A four-way shuttle car main sub-track butt joint structure
By designing a four-way shuttle main rail docking structure, and utilizing limiting mechanisms and adjustment components, the precise positioning and angle adjustment of the track end plate and the secondary track are achieved, solving the problems of high installation accuracy and collision, and ensuring the smooth operation of the vehicle.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING SIXIANG INTELLIGENT STORAGE EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the track end plate of the four-way shuttle needs to be aligned with the secondary track, which results in high installation accuracy requirements, and the vehicle may collide with the secondary track when running on the main track.
The four-way shuttle car main rail docking structure includes a mounting plate, a limiting mechanism, and an adjustment component. Through the cooperation of the limiting mechanism and the adjustment component, the track end plate and the secondary rail are precisely positioned and the angle is adjusted to prevent collisions.
The installation accuracy of the track end plates has been improved, ensuring the smooth operation of the four-way shuttle and avoiding collisions with the secondary track.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of track component technology, and in particular to a four-way shuttle main rail docking structure. Background Technology
[0002] In automated warehousing systems, four-way shuttles are widely used because they can move flexibly in four directions within a plane. A four-way shuttle system typically consists of shuttles, main tracks, secondary tracks, and a floor-changing elevator. The docking structure between the main and secondary tracks is crucial for the smooth operation and reversing of the shuttle. In recent years, the accuracy of the four-way shuttle's entry from the main track to the secondary track has mainly relied on installation precision. The secondary track generally extends a certain distance beyond the uprights, which creates two problems: firstly, the secondary track is difficult to manufacture and install; secondly, the shuttle's pallet may rub against the secondary track while running on the main track. These problems are solved by using end plates on the secondary track of the four-way shuttle.
[0003] However, the aforementioned existing technology requires the edge of the track end plate to be aligned with the secondary track, which places high demands on the installation accuracy of the track end plate. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a four-way shuttle main rail docking structure, which solves the problem in the prior art that the edge of the track end plate needs to be aligned with the secondary rail, and the installation accuracy of the track end plate is required to be high.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a four-way shuttle main rail docking structure, including a mounting plate and two limiting mechanisms. The surface of the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes, and the cross-section of the mounting plate is arranged in an L-shape. The two limiting mechanisms are respectively disposed at both ends of the mounting plate. Each limiting mechanism includes two fixed plates, a lead screw, a sliding block, two side plates, a rotating plate, and an adjusting component. The two fixed plates are fixedly connected to the mounting plate and located on one side of the mounting plate. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed plates and located between the two fixed plates. The sliding block is threadedly connected to the lead screw and sleeved on the outside of the lead screw. The two side plates are fixedly connected to the sliding block and are respectively disposed on both sides of the sliding block. The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the two side plates and located on one side of the side plates. The adjusting component is disposed on one side of the rotating plate.
[0006] The limiting mechanism further includes an adjusting block and a limiting block. The adjusting block is fixedly connected to the lead screw and is located on one side of the corresponding fixed plate. The limiting block is fixedly connected to the lead screw and is located at the end of the lead screw away from the adjusting block.
[0007] The adjusting assembly includes a sleeve, a screw, and a nut. The sleeve is rotatably connected to the sliding block and is located on one side of the sliding block. One end of the screw is slidably connected to the sleeve, and the other end of the screw is rotatably connected to the rotating plate and is located on one side of the rotating plate. The nut is threadedly connected to the screw and is located on one side of the sleeve.
[0008] The adjusting assembly further includes a retaining ring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the nut, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the sleeve.
[0009] The adjusting component further includes a protrusion, one end of which is fixedly connected to the screw, and the other end of which is slidably connected to the sleeve. The sleeve has a groove inside, and the protrusion is adapted to the groove.
[0010] This utility model discloses a four-way shuttle main rail docking structure, in which two fixed plates are fixedly connected to the mounting plate and located on one side of the mounting plate; a lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed plate and located between the two fixed plates; a sliding block is threadedly connected to the lead screw and sleeved on the outside of the lead screw; two side plates are fixedly connected to the sliding block and respectively disposed on both sides of the sliding block; a rotating plate is rotatably connected to the two side plates and located on one side of the side plates; and an adjustment component is disposed on one side of the rotating plate, thereby improving installation accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main rail docking structure of the four-way shuttle car of this utility model.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of the main rail docking structure of the four-way shuttle car of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 A sectional view along line AA.
[0015] Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0016] Figure 5This is an installation diagram of this utility model.
[0017] 1-Mounting plate, 2-Fixing plate, 3-Screw rod, 4-Sliding block, 5-Side plate, 6-Rotating plate, 7-Adjusting block, 8-Limiting block, 9-Sleeve, 10-Screw rod, 11-Nut, 12-Snap ring, 13-Protrusion block, 14-Mounting hole, 15-Slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0019] Please see Figures 1-5 ,in, Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main rail docking structure of the four-way shuttle vehicle of this utility model. Figure 2 This is a front view of the main rail docking structure of the four-way shuttle vehicle of this utility model. Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 AA-line sectional view, Figure 4 This is the utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B. Figure 5 This is an installation diagram of this utility model.
[0020] This utility model provides a four-way shuttle main track docking structure, including a mounting plate 1 and two limiting mechanisms. Each limiting mechanism includes two fixing plates 2, a lead screw 3, a sliding block 4, two side plates 5, a rotating plate 6, an adjusting block 7, a limiting block 8, and an adjusting assembly. The adjusting assembly includes a sleeve 9, a screw 10, a retaining ring 12, a protrusion 13, and a nut 11. The aforementioned solution solves the problem in the prior art where the edge of the track end plate needs to be aligned with the secondary track, and the installation accuracy of the track end plate is highly required.
[0021] In this specific embodiment, the surface of the mounting plate 1 is provided with mounting holes 14, and the cross-section of the mounting plate 1 is arranged in an L-shape. Two limiting mechanisms are respectively disposed at both ends of the mounting plate 1. Two fixing plates 2 are fixedly connected to the mounting plate 1 and located on one side of the mounting plate 1. The lead screw 3 is rotatably connected to the fixing plate 2 and located between the two fixing plates 2. The sliding block 4 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 3 and sleeved on the outside of the lead screw 3. Two side plates 5 are fixedly connected to the sliding block 4 and are respectively disposed on the sliding block 4. On both sides, the rotating plate 6 is rotatably connected to the two side plates 5 and is located on one side of the side plates 5. The adjustment component is disposed on one side of the rotating plate 6. The mounting plate 1 is installed on one side of the secondary track through the mounting hole 14. The lead screw 3 is rotated, and the lead screw 3 drives the sliding block 4 to move, so that the side plate 5 moves to align with the edge of the secondary track. By adjusting the adjustment component, the rotating plate 6 is rotated accordingly, changing the tilt angle of the rotating plate 6. When the vehicle moves, the rotating plate 6 guides the vehicle and prevents the vehicle from colliding with the secondary track.
[0022] The adjusting block 7 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 3 and is located on one side of the corresponding fixing plate 2. The limiting block 8 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 3 and is located at the end of the lead screw 3 away from the adjusting block 7. The adjusting block 7 and the limiting block 8 are respectively locked on one side of the fixing plate 2. The setting of the adjusting block 7 facilitates the adjustment of the lead screw 3.
[0023] Secondly, the sleeve 9 is rotatably connected to the sliding block 4 and is located on one side of the sliding block 4. One end of the screw 10 is slidably connected to the sleeve 9, and the other end of the screw 10 is rotatably connected to the rotating plate 6 and is located on one side of the rotating plate 6. The nut 11 is threadedly connected to the screw 10 and is located on one side of the sleeve 9. Rotating the nut 11 changes the length of the sleeve 9 and the screw 10, causing the rotating plate 6 to rotate accordingly.
[0024] Secondly, one end of the retaining ring 12 is fixedly connected to the nut 11, and the other end of the retaining ring 12 is rotatably connected to the sleeve 9. The retaining ring 12 fixes the nut 11 to one side of the sleeve 9. When the nut 11 is rotated, the screw 10 extends or retracts into the sleeve 9 accordingly.
[0025] In addition, one end of the protrusion 13 is fixedly connected to the screw 10, and the other end of the protrusion 13 is slidably connected to the sleeve 9. The sleeve 9 has a sliding groove 15 inside, and the protrusion 13 is adapted to the sliding groove 15. The protrusion 13 is set inside the sliding groove 15 to prevent the screw 10 from rotating when the nut 11 is rotated.
[0026] When using this utility model, the mounting plate 1 is installed on one side of the secondary track through the mounting hole 14. The lead screw 3 is rotated, which drives the sliding block 4 to move, so that the side plate 5 moves to align with the edge of the secondary track. The nut 11 is rotated, which changes the length of the sleeve 9 and the screw 10, so that the rotating plate 6 rotates accordingly, changing the tilt angle of the rotating plate 6. When the vehicle moves, the rotating plate 6 guides the vehicle and prevents the vehicle from colliding with the secondary track.
[0027] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely one or more preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the processes for implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of this application still fall within the scope of this application.
Claims
1. A four-way shuttle main rail docking structure, comprising a mounting plate, wherein the surface of the mounting plate is provided with mounting holes, and the cross-section of the mounting plate is arranged in an L-shape, characterized in that, It also includes two limiting mechanisms, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the mounting plate; Each of the limiting mechanisms includes two fixed plates, a lead screw, a sliding block, two side plates, a rotating plate, and an adjusting assembly. The two fixed plates are fixedly connected to the mounting plate and located on one side of the mounting plate. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed plates and located between the two fixed plates. The sliding block is threadedly connected to the lead screw and sleeved on the outside of the lead screw. The two side plates are fixedly connected to the sliding block and are respectively disposed on both sides of the sliding block. The rotating plate is rotatably connected to the two side plates and located on one side of the side plates. The adjusting assembly is disposed on one side of the rotating plate.
2. The four-way shuttle main rail docking structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism further includes an adjusting block and a limiting block. The adjusting block is fixedly connected to the lead screw and is located on one side of the corresponding fixed plate. The limiting block is fixedly connected to the lead screw and is located at the end of the lead screw away from the adjusting block.
3. The four-way shuttle main rail docking structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adjusting assembly includes a sleeve, a screw, and a nut. The sleeve is rotatably connected to the sliding block and is disposed on one side of the sliding block. One end of the screw is slidably connected to the sleeve, and the other end of the screw is rotatably connected to the rotating plate and is located on one side of the rotating plate. The nut is threadedly connected to the screw and is located on one side of the sleeve.
4. The four-way shuttle main rail docking structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting assembly also includes a retaining ring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the nut, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the sleeve.
5. The four-way shuttle main rail docking structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly also includes a protrusion, one end of which is fixedly connected to the screw, and the other end of which is slidably connected to the sleeve. The sleeve has a sliding groove inside, and the protrusion is adapted to the sliding groove.