A transfer vehicle
By designing a sliding locking mechanism and drive components on the transfer vehicle, the problems of adjustment difficulties and high energy consumption when the transfer vehicle is precisely aligned with the warehouse racks have been solved, thus achieving stable transportation and efficient docking of products.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU JIAZHI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing transfer vehicles are difficult to adjust and consume a lot of energy when accurately aligning with products and warehouse shelves, resulting in inconvenience in product placement and increased energy consumption.
A transfer vehicle was designed, in which a product placement plate is slidably installed along the length of the warehouse opening. The product placement plate is fixed or slidable by the cooperation of the first and second locking parts of the sliding locking mechanism. Combined with the drive component and the sliding limit mechanism, the stable transportation and precise docking of products are ensured.
It achieves high-precision alignment of the product placement board, avoids shaking, reduces energy consumption, and improves transportation efficiency and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of freight robots and transfer equipment, and in particular to a transfer vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] A transfer vehicle is a widely used transportation device in logistics systems, used to transport products to their corresponding warehouses. Such transfer vehicles typically include a shell, a wheel system, and a control system installed within the shell. The upper part of the shell has a platform for placing items.
[0003] However, in existing warehousing systems, to save space, the size difference between products and corresponding storage bins is usually small. Furthermore, since the product placement platform is fixed relative to the vehicle body, precise alignment requires adjusting the entire transfer vehicle and product via the wheels, which is relatively difficult and requires repeated calibration. Additionally, driving the entire transfer vehicle and product also increases energy consumption. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art, thereby providing a transfer vehicle.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A transfer vehicle for transporting products to be transferred to a corresponding warehouse rack, comprising a main body, a product placement plate, and a sliding locking mechanism; The product placement plate is slidably installed above the main body along the length of the warehouse opening of the shelving unit; The sliding locking mechanism includes a first locking member and a second locking member, wherein one of the first locking member and the second locking member is mounted on the main body and the other is mounted on the product placement plate; The first locking member is movable to engage or disengage with the second locking member, so that the product placement plate is fixed or slidable relative to the body.
[0006] Preferably, the sliding locking mechanism further includes a drive assembly; The first locking member is slidably mounted on the main body, and the driving assembly is fixedly mounted on the main body and is used to drive the first locking member to slide. The second locking element is fixedly installed on the product placement plate.
[0007] Preferably, the second locking member is fixedly connected to the product placement plate via a connecting plate; The connecting plate is provided with several reinforcing ribs.
[0008] Preferably, the first locking element is configured as a locking block; The second locking member is provided with a locking groove. When the card block is inserted into the locking groove, it abuts against the inner wall of the locking groove. Along the length direction of the warehouse opening of the shelf, the projection of the inner wall of the locking groove and the projection of the locking groove have an overlapping area. The second locking member is also provided with a flared portion that communicates with the locking groove. Along the length direction of the warehouse opening of the rack, the extension width of the flared portion is greater than the extension width of the locking groove.
[0009] Preferably, the sliding direction of the first locking member is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate, and the locking groove and the flared portion are symmetrically distributed about the first locking member; And / or, The card block is configured as a cylindrical plate, and the locking groove is configured as an arc groove.
[0010] Preferably, the flared portion is configured as an open groove; Along the sliding direction of the first locking member from the flared portion to the locking groove, the extension width of the flared portion gradually decreases to form a guide slope.
[0011] Preferably, it further includes a sliding limiting mechanism fixed to the main body; The sliding limiting mechanisms are arranged in pairs, and the two sliding limiting mechanisms in the pair are respectively arranged opposite to the product placement plate and abut against the two inner sidewalls perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate; The sliding limiting mechanism can apply resistance to the product placement plate when subjected to the force applied by the product placement plate.
[0012] Preferably, the sliding limiting mechanism includes a bracket, a sleeve, and a telescopic rod. The bracket is fixedly installed on the main body, the sleeve is installed on the bracket, one end of the telescopic rod is slidably installed in the sliding cavity inside the sleeve and abuts against and seals the inner wall of the sliding cavity, and the other end abuts against the inner side wall of the product placement plate. or, The sliding limiting mechanism is configured as an elastic element.
[0013] Preferably, the product placement plate includes a cover plate and a mounting bracket; The cover plate is provided outside the mounting frame and the sliding locking mechanism, and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame; The mounting bracket is slidably mounted on the main body and is fixedly connected to the second locking member.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model provides a transfer vehicle that slides a product placement plate along the length of the warehouse opening onto the main body. This allows for adjustment of the product placement plate's movement, aligning the products on it with the warehouse opening for easy placement. The sliding locking mechanism, with its first and second locking components working in tandem, both fixes the product placement plate relative to the main body and allows for its sliding. This ensures the plate remains fixed, preventing shaking during transport and guaranteeing stable transport, while also allowing the plate to slide and align with the warehouse opening. Furthermore, it enables high-precision docking between the pallet and the warehouse. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram.
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional diagram.
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged diagram of position D in the middle.
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A structural diagram showing the removal of all product placement panels.
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A structural diagram showing the removal of some product placement panels.
[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Main body; 11. Top plate; 2. Product placement plate; 21. Cover plate; 22. Mounting bracket; 3. Sliding locking mechanism; 31. First locking element; 32. Second locking element; 321. Locking groove; 322. Flared part; 33. Drive assembly; 4. Connecting plate; 41. Reinforcing rib; 5. Sliding limit mechanism; 51. Bracket; 52. Sleeve; 53. Telescopic rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] See Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a transfer vehicle for transporting products to a corresponding warehouse rack, including a main body 1, a product placement plate 2, and a sliding locking mechanism 3. The product placement plate 2 is slidably mounted above the main body 1 along the length of the warehouse rack opening. The sliding locking mechanism 3 includes a first locking member 31 and a second locking member 32, one of which is mounted on the main body 1, and the other on the product placement plate 2. The first locking member 31 is movable to engage or disengage with the second locking member 32, so that the product placement plate 2 is fixed or slidable relative to the main body 1.
[0027] It should be understood that in the above solution, by sliding the product placement plate 2 along the length of the warehouse opening above the main body 1, the sliding adjustment of the product placement plate 2 can be achieved, so that the products on the product placement plate 2 are aligned with the warehouse opening, thereby facilitating the smooth placement of products into the warehouse. Furthermore, the cooperation of the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 of the sliding locking mechanism 3 can both fix the product placement plate 2 relative to the main body 1 and allow it to slide relative to the main body 1. This ensures that the product placement plate 2 is fixed relative to the main body 1, preventing shaking during product transportation and ensuring stable product transport, while also allowing the product placement plate 2 to slide and align the products with the warehouse opening without affecting the product's ability to move.
[0028] It is worth noting that when the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 are engaged, the product placement plate 2 is fixed relative to the main body 1. This "fixed" means that "the product placement plate 2 cannot slide relative to the main body 1 along the length of the warehouse opening." Conversely, when the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32 are disengaged, the product placement plate 2 can drive the product to slide relative to the main body 1 along the length of the warehouse opening, thereby aligning the product with the warehouse opening.
[0029] Specifically, the sliding locking mechanism 3 also includes a drive assembly 33; the first locking member 31 is slidably mounted on the main body 1, and the drive assembly 33 is fixedly mounted on the main body 1 and is used to drive the first locking member 31 to slide, eliminating the need for manual control of the engagement or disengagement of the first locking member 31 and the second locking member 32, thus facilitating control. The second locking member 32 is fixedly mounted on the product placement plate 2.
[0030] It is easy to understand that, since the drive component 33 is relatively heavy, installing the drive component 33 and the first locking component 31 on the main body 1 is conducive to the stable installation of both, and at the same time, it is also conducive to reducing the counterweight of the product placement plate 2 and facilitating the sliding adjustment of the product placement plate 2.
[0031] See Figures 2 to 4 In order to ensure the stability of the installation of the second locking member 32, in this embodiment, the second locking member 32 is fixedly connected to the product placement plate 2 through the connecting plate 4; the connecting plate 4 is provided with a number of reinforcing ribs 41.
[0032] See Figure 5In this embodiment, the first locking member 31 is configured as a locking block; the second locking member 32 is provided with a locking groove 321. When the locking block is inserted into the locking groove 321, it abuts against the inner wall of the locking groove 321, and the projection of the inner wall of the locking groove 321 and the projection of the locking groove 321 overlap along the length direction of the warehouse opening; the second locking member 32 is also provided with a flared portion 322 communicating with the locking groove 321, and the extension width of the flared portion 322 is greater than the extension width of the locking groove 321 along the length direction of the warehouse opening.
[0033] It is easy to understand that in this embodiment, when the locking block (i.e., the first locking member 31) is engaged in the locking groove 321, it can restrict the product placement plate 2 from sliding relative to the main body 1; when the locking block is located in the flared part 322 or disengages from the second locking member 32 through the flared part 322, the product placement plate 2 can slide relative to the main body 1.
[0034] It is worth noting that when the card block is located in the flared part 322, the side wall of the flared part 322 can form a limiting surface, that is, the sliding distance of the product placement plate 2 relative to the main body 1 can be limited by the extension width of the flared groove.
[0035] Furthermore, the sliding direction of the first locking member 31 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate 2, and the locking groove 321 and the flared portion 322 are symmetrically distributed about the first locking member 31.
[0036] Furthermore, the locking block is set as a cylindrical plate, and the locking groove 321 is set as an arc groove, which can increase the engagement effect between the locking block and the locking groove 321 to a certain extent, and increase the stability of the product placement plate 2 and the main body 1.
[0037] It is worth noting that the "length direction of the warehouse opening" is consistent with the moving direction of "product placement board 2", that is... Figure 5 The X-direction and the opposite direction of the X-direction; the sliding direction of the first locking member 31 is... Figure 5 The Y-direction and the opposite direction of the Y-direction.
[0038] See Figure 5 In this embodiment, the flared portion 322 is configured as an opening groove; along the sliding direction of the first locking member 31 from the flared portion 322 to the locking groove 321 (i.e. Figure 5 (In the opposite direction of the Y direction shown), the extension width of the flared portion 322 gradually decreases to form a guide slope.
[0039] It is easy to understand that the flared part 322 is set as an open groove, which is conducive to the block disengaging from the second locking member 32, thereby increasing the sliding distance of the product placement plate 2. At this time, the side wall of the flared groove can form a guide surface to guide the block into the locking groove 321.
[0040] Of course, in other embodiments, the flared groove can also be set as a closed groove, which can allow the locking block to disengage from the locking groove 321 and can meet the sliding distance required by the product placement plate 2.
[0041] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The transfer vehicle also includes a sliding limit mechanism 5 fixed on the main body 1.
[0042] Specifically, the sliding limiting mechanisms 5 are arranged in pairs, and the two sliding limiting mechanisms 5 are respectively arranged opposite to the product placement plate 2 and abut against the two inner sidewalls perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate 2; the sliding limiting mechanisms 5 can exert resistance on the product placement plate 2 when subjected to the force applied by the product placement plate 2.
[0043] It is easy to understand that by setting the sliding limit mechanism 5, the sliding limit of the product placement plate 2 can be limited, and the product placement plate 2 can be prevented from sliding excessively.
[0044] It is worth noting that when the resistance applied to the product placement plate 2 by the sliding limit mechanism 5 is approximately equal to the external thrust (provided by an external power source, such as a cylinder or motor) on the product placement plate 2, that is, when the product placement plate 2 is in force equilibrium, the product placement plate 2 remains stationary. This is the limit position of the sliding of the product placement plate 2.
[0045] Furthermore, the sliding limiting mechanism 5 includes a bracket 51, a sleeve 52, and a telescopic rod 53. The bracket 51 is fixedly installed on the main body 1, the sleeve 52 is installed on the bracket 51, one end of the telescopic rod 53 is slidably installed in the sliding cavity inside the sleeve 52 and abuts against the inner wall of the sliding cavity for sealing, and the other end abuts against the inner side wall of the product placement plate 2.
[0046] Of course, in other embodiments, the sliding limiting mechanism 5 is configured as an elastic element.
[0047] See Figures 1 to 4 The product placement plate 2 includes a cover plate 21 and a mounting bracket 22; the cover plate 21 covers the outside of the mounting bracket 22 and the sliding locking mechanism 3, and is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 22; the mounting bracket 22 is slidably mounted on the main body 1 and is fixedly connected to the second locking member 32.
[0048] It is easy to understand that by setting the product placement plate 2 as a combination of cover plate 21 and mounting bracket 22, on the one hand, the cover plate 21 can be used to enclose the internal mounting cavity, so that the sliding locking mechanism 3, mounting bracket 22 and sliding limiting mechanism 5 can be installed in the internal mounting cavity. This avoids foreign objects in the environment from getting stuck, which would obstruct the operation of the mounting bracket 22, sliding locking mechanism 3 and sliding limiting mechanism 5, thus affecting the overall movement of the product placement plate 2. On the other hand, it can avoid the product placement plate 2 being too thick, which would result in high running resistance, and avoid it being too thin, which would result in deformation, thus affecting the placement of the product.
[0049] Specifically, the cover plate 21 can be a one-piece structure or a split splicing structure. The lower end of the cover plate 21 can be closely fitted to the upper end surface of the main body 1 (that is, the upper end surface of the top plate 11) or have a relatively small gap (such as 2-3mm) so that the enclosed internal mounting cavity is relatively closed.
[0050] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A transfer cart for transporting products to be transported into corresponding shelf bays, characterized in that, It includes the main body (1), the product placement plate (2), and the sliding locking mechanism (3); The product placement plate (2) is slidably installed above the main body (1) along the length of the warehouse opening of the shelf; The sliding locking mechanism (3) includes a first locking member (31) and a second locking member (32). Of the first locking member (31) and the second locking member (32), one is installed on the main body (1) and the other is installed on the product placement plate (2). The first locking member (31) is movable to engage or disengage with the second locking member (32) so that the product placement plate (2) is fixed or slidable relative to the body (1).
2. A transfer cart according to claim 1, wherein, The sliding locking mechanism (3) also includes a drive assembly (33); The first locking member (31) is slidably mounted on the main body (1), and the driving assembly (33) is fixedly mounted on the main body (1) and is used to drive the first locking member (31) to slide. The second locking member (32) is fixedly installed on the product placement plate (2).
3. A transfer cart according to claim 2, wherein, The second locking member (32) is fixedly connected to the product placement plate (2) via the connecting plate (4); The connecting plate (4) is provided with several reinforcing ribs (41).
4. The transfer cart of claim 1, wherein, The first locking element (31) is configured as a locking block; The second locking member (32) is provided with a locking groove (321). When the card block is inserted into the locking groove (321), it abuts against the inner wall of the locking groove (321). Along the length direction of the warehouse opening of the shelf, the projection of the inner wall of the locking groove (321) and the projection of the locking groove (321) have an overlapping area. The second locking member (32) is also provided with a flared part (322) that communicates with the locking groove (321). Along the length direction of the warehouse opening of the rack warehouse, the extension width of the flared part (322) is greater than the extension width of the locking groove (321).
5. A transfer cart according to claim 4, wherein, The sliding direction of the first locking member (31) is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate (2), and the locking groove (321) and the flared part (322) are symmetrically distributed about the first locking member (31). And / or, The card block is configured as a cylindrical plate, and the locking groove (321) is configured as an arc groove.
6. The transfer cart of claim 4, wherein, The flared portion (322) is configured as an opening groove; Along the sliding direction of the first locking member (31) from the flared portion (322) to the locking groove (321), the extension width of the flared portion (322) gradually decreases to form a guide slope.
7. A transfer vehicle according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that It also includes a sliding limiting mechanism (5) fixed on the main body (1); The sliding limiting mechanism (5) is arranged in pairs, and the two sliding limiting mechanisms (5) are respectively arranged opposite to the product placement plate (2) and abut against the two inner sidewalls perpendicular to the sliding direction of the product placement plate (2); The sliding limiting mechanism (5) can exert resistance on the product placement plate (2) when subjected to the force applied by the product placement plate (2).
8. A transfer cart according to claim 7, wherein, The sliding limiting mechanism (5) includes a bracket (51), a sleeve (52) and a telescopic rod (53). The bracket (51) is fixedly installed on the main body (1). The sleeve (52) is installed on the bracket (51). One end of the telescopic rod (53) is slidably installed in the sliding cavity inside the sleeve (52) and abuts against the inner wall of the sliding cavity for sealing. The other end abuts against the inner side wall of the product placement plate (2). or, The sliding limiting mechanism (5) is configured as an elastic element.
9. The transfer cart of claim 2, wherein, The product placement plate (2) includes a cover plate (21) and a mounting bracket (22); The cover plate (21) covers the outside of the mounting frame (22) and the sliding locking mechanism (3), and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (22); The mounting bracket (22) is slidably mounted on the main body (1) and fixedly connected to the second locking member (32).