A transfer frame for storing and transporting shell-type parts

By designing a highly adaptable transfer rack, the problem of gearbox housings being unable to adapt to different processes and automated logistics during storage and transportation was solved. This enabled multi-layer stacking, automated loading and unloading, and process traceability, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of storage and transportation of gearbox housings.

CN224491987UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SHAANXI FAST GEAR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAANXI FAST GEAR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-19
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, gearbox housings are not adaptable to different processes and automated logistics requirements during storage and transportation, and are prone to damage from impacts that affect quality.

Method used

Design a transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts, comprising multiple positioning unit units, using positioning components with different structures and polyurethane pads, adaptable to the transfer of different shell-type parts, and supporting automated production lines, enabling information traceability and automated logistics through QR codes.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-layer stacking and automated loading and unloading, reduces manual labor intensity, prevents collisions, adapts to automated production lines, and provides process traceability and safe and reliable transfer solutions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a transfer frame for shell class spare storage and transportation, including the chassis, still include at least one positioning piece unit of installing on the chassis, the positioning piece unit includes positioning piece mounting ring and installs at least one positioning piece on positioning piece mounting ring, positioning piece including first positioning piece, second positioning piece and third positioning piece, first positioning piece, second positioning piece and third positioning piece structure are different, the transfer frame for shell class spare storage and transportation provided by the utility model, through setting up multiple positioning piece units, and contain multiple different structures's positioning piece, through replacing different positioning piece and change the position of positioning piece can be adapted to the transfer of different shell class spare.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transfer rack technology, specifically to a transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts. Background Technology

[0002] The gearbox housing is an essential component in the gearbox manufacturing process, used to install the gearbox transmission mechanism and its accessories. Gearbox housings are characterized by their large size and weight, and their manufacturing process is relatively complex, requiring multiple different steps and sometimes spanning different workshops, necessitating storage and transportation during production.

[0003] Typically, gearbox housings are transported using metal pallets during storage and transportation, with corrugated cardboard padding between each layer of parts. There is no protection between adjacent parts. This method of transport makes it impossible to stack two layers of pallets, and during long-distance transport, adjacent housings are prone to bumping and knocking, affecting the quality of the gearbox. Furthermore, the transport process is labor-intensive and only suitable for manual lines, not for automated logistics. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts, so as to solve the problem that the transfer devices in the existing technology cannot adapt to different shell-type parts and the transfer is inconvenient.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a transfer frame for storing and transporting shell-type parts, including a base frame and at least one positioning element unit installed on the base frame.

[0006] The positioning element unit includes a positioning element mounting ring and at least one positioning element mounted on the positioning element mounting ring.

[0007] The positioning components include a first positioning component, a second positioning component, and a third positioning component, and the first positioning component, the second positioning component, and the third positioning component have different structures.

[0008] This utility model also has the following technical features:

[0009] The first positioning element includes a first base plate and a first side plate vertically mounted on one side of the first base plate, wherein the first base plate is connected to the positioning element mounting ring.

[0010] The first positioning element has an L-shaped cross-section.

[0011] The second positioning element includes a second base plate and a pair of second side plates vertically mounted on opposite sides of the second base plate. The second base plate is connected to the positioning element mounting ring.

[0012] The two second side plates have different heights.

[0013] The third positioning component includes a third base plate and a pair of third side plates vertically installed on opposite sides of the third base plate. The pair of third side plates have different heights, with the top of the taller third side plate tilted away from the third base plate.

[0014] The third base plate is connected to the positioning component mounting ring.

[0015] The first side plate, the higher second side plate, and the higher third side plate are all arranged away from the center of the positioning element mounting ring.

[0016] The top surface of the first base plate and the side surface of the first side plate facing the first base plate are provided with protective layers.

[0017] The top surface of the second base plate and the side surface of the second side plate facing the second base plate are provided with protective layers.

[0018] The top surface of the third base plate and the side surface of the third side plate facing the third base plate are provided with protective layers.

[0019] The protective layer is made of polyurethane gasket.

[0020] The base frame includes a rectangular outer frame and multiple horizontal beams and multiple vertical beams installed inside the outer frame, wherein the horizontal beams and vertical beams are arranged vertically.

[0021] The positioning unit is installed on the same side of the crossbeam and the longitudinal beam.

[0022] The crossbeam or longitudinal beam is also equipped with a clamping block.

[0023] The base frame also includes vertical columns installed at the four corners of the outer frame, and the outer frame is installed in the middle of the column length direction.

[0024] The top and bottom of the column are also equipped with stacking foot cups.

[0025] A connecting beam is installed between two adjacent columns, and a connecting column is connected between the connecting beam and the base frame.

[0026] An L-shaped connector is also used to connect the column and the base frame.

[0027] It also includes a folder mounting plate installed on the side of the base frame, on which a folder fixing plate is installed.

[0028] A QR code is also installed on the connecting column.

[0029] A QR code is also installed on the side of the crossbeam or longitudinal beam facing away from the positioning unit.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0031] (I) The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model is equipped with multiple positioning unit units and includes multiple positioning units with different structures. By replacing different positioning units and changing the position of the positioning units, it can be adapted to the transfer of different shell-type parts.

[0032] (II) The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model can be adapted to automated production lines, with robotic arms automatically loading and unloading materials, avoiding manual handling. Furthermore, all positioning components and the parts are lined with polyurethane pads, providing good protection.

[0033] (III) The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model can be stacked between multiple transfer racks. It can be stacked using a forklift or by a robotic arm gripping and stacking through a gripper interlocking block.

[0034] (IV) The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model has a QR code for information carrier set on the connecting column. Each transfer rack has a unique and lifelong identity QR code, which is bound to the parts during the processing, transmits information and forms a closed loop to achieve process traceability. The crossbeam or longitudinal beam has a QR code for information carrier, which can be used in conjunction with AGV unmanned transport vehicle to transport the transfer rack to the designated location through a designated route to achieve automated logistics handling.

[0035] (V) The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model has a simple structure, is easy to operate, safe and reliable, and highly adaptable. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the positioning component unit of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the base frame of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 4 This is a top view of the base frame of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the base frame of this utility model.

[0041] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0042] 1-Base frame, 2-Positioning unit, 3-Gripper interlocking block, 4-Folder mounting plate, 5-Folder fixing plate, 6-QR code.

[0043] 1-1-Outer frame, 1-2-Horizontal beam, 1-3-Longitudinal beam, 1-4-Column, 1-5-Stacking foot cup, 1-6-Connecting beam, 1-7-Connecting column, 1-8-L-shaped connector.

[0044] 2-1-Positioning ring, 2-2-Positioning element, 2-3-Protective layer.

[0045] 1-2-1-First crossbeam, 1-2-2-Second crossbeam, 1-2-3Third crossbeam.

[0046] 1-3-1-First longitudinal beam, 1-3-2-Second longitudinal beam, 1-3-3-Third longitudinal beam.

[0047] 2-2-1-First positioning component, 2-2-2-Second positioning component, 2-2-3-Third positioning component.

[0048] 2-2-1-1-First base plate, 2-2-1-2-First side plate.

[0049] 2-2-2-1-Second base plate, 2-2-2-2-Second side plate.

[0050] 2-2-3-1-Third base plate, 2-2-3-2-Third side plate.

[0051] The specific content of this utility model will be further explained in detail below with reference to the embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0052] Unless otherwise specified, all components in this invention are made from components known in the prior art.

[0053] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following specific embodiments. All equivalent modifications made based on the technical solutions of this application fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0054] Example 1:

[0055] This embodiment provides a transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes a base frame 1 and at least one positioning element unit 2 mounted on the base frame 1.

[0056] The positioning element unit 2 includes a positioning element mounting ring 2-1 and at least one positioning element 2-2 mounted on the positioning element mounting ring 2-1.

[0057] The positioning element 2-2 includes a first positioning element 2-2-1, a second positioning element 2-2-2, and a third positioning element 2-2-3. The first positioning element 2-2-1, the second positioning element 2-2-2, and the third positioning element 2-2-3 have different structures, and their positions on the positioning element mounting ring 2-1 are adjustable, for example, by using elongated oval bolt holes to engage with bolts.

[0058] The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts provided by this utility model has multiple positioning unit units, including multiple positioning units with different structures. By replacing different positioning units and changing the position of the positioning units, it can be adapted to the transfer of different shell-type parts.

[0059] As a preferred embodiment:

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, the first positioning element 2-2-1 includes a first base plate 2-2-1-1 and a first side plate 2-2-1-2 vertically installed on one side of the first base plate 2-2-1-1. The first base plate 2-2-1-1 is connected to the positioning element mounting ring 2-1.

[0061] The first positioning element 2-2-1 has an L-shaped cross-section.

[0062] The second positioning element 2-2-2 includes a second base plate 2-2-2-1 and a pair of second side plates 2-2-2-2 vertically mounted on opposite sides of the second base plate 2-2-2-1. The second base plate 2-2-2-1 is connected to the positioning element mounting ring 2-1.

[0063] The heights of the pair of second side plates 2-2-2-2 are different.

[0064] The third positioning component 2-2-3 includes a third base plate 2-2-3-1 and a pair of third side plates 2-2-3-2 vertically installed on opposite sides of the third base plate 2-2-3-1. The pair of third side plates 2-2-3-2 have different heights, with the top of the taller third side plate 2-2-3-2 tilted away from the third base plate 2-2-3-1.

[0065] The third base plate 2-2-3-1 is connected to the positioning component mounting ring 2-1.

[0066] Positioning elements of various shapes 2-2 are used to accommodate the transfer of different shell-type parts.

[0067] In actual processing, the first positioning component 2-2-1, the second positioning component 2-2-2, and the third positioning component 2-2-3 are all made of sheet metal and are an integral structure.

[0068] As a preferred embodiment:

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, the first side plate 2-2-1-2, the higher second side plate 2-2-2-2, and the higher third side plate 2-2-3-2 are all arranged away from the center of the positioning member mounting ring 2-1.

[0070] A protective layer 2-3 is provided on the top surface of the first base plate 2-2-1-1 and the side surface of the first side plate 2-2-1-2 facing the first base plate 2-2-1-1.

[0071] A protective layer 2-3 is provided on the top surface of the second base plate 2-2-2-1 and the side surface of the second side plate 2-2-2-2 facing the second base plate 2-2-2-1.

[0072] A protective layer 2-3 is provided on the top surface of the third base plate 2-2-3-1 and the side surface of the third side plate 2-2-3-2 facing the third base plate 2-2-3-1.

[0073] The protective layer 2-3 is made of polyurethane padding and is located inside the first positioning member 2-2-1, the second positioning member 2-2-2 and the third positioning member 2-2-3, facing the shell-like parts to be transported, to prevent damage to the shell-like parts.

[0074] As a preferred embodiment:

[0075] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the base frame 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 1-1 and multiple crossbeams 1-2 and multiple longitudinal beams 1-3 installed inside the outer frame 1-1. The crossbeams 1-2 and longitudinal beams 1-3 are arranged vertically.

[0076] The positioning unit 2 is installed on the same side of the crossbeam 1-2 and the longitudinal beam 1-3.

[0077] The crossbeam 1-2 or the longitudinal beam 1-3 is also equipped with a clamping block 3.

[0078] In this embodiment, the base frame 1 is provided with two first longitudinal beams 1-3-1. The spacing between the two first longitudinal beams 1-3-1 needs to be adapted to the corresponding robotic arm. Four gripper fitting blocks 3 are provided on the two first longitudinal beams 1-3-1, with two on each first longitudinal beam 1-3-1.

[0079] The base frame 1 is provided with two first crossbeams 1-2-1. The two first crossbeams 1-2-1 are perpendicular to the first longitudinal beam 1-3-1 and are divided into left and right parts by the first longitudinal beam 1-3-1. Two second crossbeams 1-2-2 are provided between the two first longitudinal beams 1-3-1. The positions of the first crossbeams 1-2-1 and the second crossbeams 1-2-2 are related to the positions of the positioning parts, that is, to the applicable parts. In this utility model, a single first crossbeam 1-2-1 and a single second crossbeam 1-2-2 are on the same line.

[0080] A second longitudinal beam 1-3-2 is set at the center of the two second crossbeams 1-2-2, and a QR code 6 is set at the center of the bottom of the second longitudinal beam 1-3-2.

[0081] Multiple third longitudinal beams 1-3-3 are provided between the base frame 1 and the two first crossbeams 1-2-1. The number and position of the third longitudinal beams 1-3-3 and the third crossbeams 1-2-3 are related to the position of the positioning component, that is, to the applicable parts. In this utility model, three third longitudinal beams 1-3-3 are provided, two on one side and one on the other side, and two third crossbeams 1-2-3 are provided.

[0082] As a preferred embodiment:

[0083] like Figures 3-5 As shown, the base frame 1 also includes columns 1-4 that are vertically installed at the four corners of the outer frame 1-1, and the outer frame 1-1 is installed in the middle of the length direction of the columns 1-4.

[0084] The top and bottom of the columns 1-4 are also equipped with stacking foot cups 1-5; the stacking foot cups are used in pairs, and when stacking, the stacking foot cup 1-5 at the bottom of the upper layer of columns 1-4 is matched with the stacking foot cup 1-5 at the top of the lower layer of columns 1-4.

[0085] A connecting beam 1-6 is also installed between the two adjacent columns 1-4, and a connecting column 1-7 is also connected between the connecting beam 1-6 and the base frame 1.

[0086] The columns 1-4 and the base frame 1 are also connected by L-shaped connectors 1-8 to enhance stability.

[0087] As a preferred embodiment:

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a folder mounting plate 4 installed on the side of the base frame 1. A folder fixing plate 5 is installed on the folder mounting plate 4. In use, a material folder containing information related to the shell parts on this device can be placed into the folder fixing plate 5 for easy reference.

[0089] As a preferred embodiment:

[0090] like Figure 3 As shown, a QR code 6 is also installed on the connecting columns 1-7.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, a QR code 6 is also installed on the side of the crossbeam 1-2 or longitudinal beam 1-3 facing away from the positioning unit 2. This QR code 6 should be located at the geometric center of the lower surface of the base frame 1.

[0092] The specific working process of this utility model:

[0093] First, install the base frame 1. Then, depending on the type of shell parts to be transported, determine the number of positioning units 2 and the type and quantity of positioning parts 2-2, and install them onto the base frame 1. Next, place the shell parts to be transported onto the positioning parts 2-2. The same applies to the second layer. When stacking the second layer of the transfer rack, a forklift can be used for stacking, or a robotic arm can be used to grasp and stack the parts using gripper interlocking blocks.

[0094] The above technical solutions are only preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative effort within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model are covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that, It also includes at least one positioning element unit (2) mounted on the base frame (1); The positioning unit (2) includes a positioning mounting ring (2-1) and at least one positioning element (2-2) mounted on the positioning mounting ring (2-1); The positioning element (2-2) includes a first positioning element (2-2-1), a second positioning element (2-2-2), and a third positioning element (2-2-3), and the first positioning element (2-2-1), the second positioning element (2-2-2), and the third positioning element (2-2-3) have different structures.

2. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning element (2-2-1) includes a first base plate (2-2-1-1) and a first side plate (2-2-1-2) vertically installed on one side of the first base plate (2-2-1-1). The first base plate (2-2-1-1) is connected to the positioning element mounting ring (2-1). The first positioning element (2-2-1) has an L-shaped cross-section; The second positioning element (2-2-2) includes a second base plate (2-2-2-1) and a pair of second side plates (2-2-2-2) vertically installed on opposite sides of the second base plate (2-2-2-1). The second base plate (2-2-2-1) is connected to the positioning element mounting ring (2-1). The heights of the pair of second side plates (2-2-2-2) are different; The third positioning component (2-2-3) includes a third base plate (2-2-3-1) and a pair of third side plates (2-2-3-2) vertically installed on opposite sides of the third base plate (2-2-3-1). The pair of third side plates (2-2-3-2) have different heights, and the top of the taller third side plate (2-2-3-2) is tilted away from the third base plate (2-2-3-1). The third base plate (2-2-3-1) is connected to the positioning component mounting ring (2-1).

3. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first side plate (2-2-1-2), the higher second side plate (2-2-2-2), and the higher third side plate (2-2-3-2) are all arranged away from the center of the positioning member mounting ring (2-1); A protective layer (2-3) is provided on the top surface of the first base plate (2-2-1-1) and the side of the first side plate (2-2-1-2) facing the first base plate (2-2-1-1); A protective layer (2-3) is provided on the top surface of the second base plate (2-2-2-1) and the side surface of the second side plate (2-2-2-2) facing the second base plate (2-2-2-1); A protective layer (2-3) is provided on the top surface of the third base plate (2-2-3-1) and the side of the third side plate (2-2-3-2) facing the third base plate (2-2-3-1); The protective layer (2-3) is made of polyurethane gasket.

4. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base frame (1) includes a rectangular outer frame (1-1) and multiple crossbeams (1-2) and multiple longitudinal beams (1-3) installed inside the outer frame (1-1), wherein the crossbeams (1-2) and longitudinal beams (1-3) are arranged vertically; The positioning unit (2) is installed on the same side of the crossbeam (1-2) and the longitudinal beam (1-3); The crossbeam (1-2) or longitudinal beam (1-3) is also equipped with a clamping block (3).

5. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The base frame (1) also includes columns (1-4) that are vertically installed at the four corners of the outer frame (1-1), and the outer frame (1-1) is installed in the middle of the column (1-4) along its length. The top and bottom of the column (1-4) are also equipped with stacking foot cups (1-5); A connecting beam (1-6) is also installed between the two adjacent columns (1-4), and a connecting column (1-7) is also connected between the connecting beam (1-6) and the base frame (1); An L-shaped connector (1-8) is also connected between the column (1-4) and the base frame (1).

6. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a folder mounting plate (4) installed on the side of the base frame (1), on which a folder fixing plate (5) is installed.

7. The transfer rack for storing and transporting shell-type parts as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A QR code (6) is also installed on the connecting column (1-7); A QR code (6) is also installed on the side of the crossbeam (1-2) or longitudinal beam (1-3) facing away from the positioning unit (2).