Unpowered shelving
The design of shaft docking and locking components solves the wear problem of non-powered shelves, enabling efficient arrangement and loading/unloading of items in an environment without electricity or magnetism.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 东莞市弘腾自动化智能科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing non-powered shelving suffers from severe wear during gear meshing, is costly, and is unsuitable for explosive storage warehouses in environments without electricity or magnetism.
The shaft docking method is adopted, and the power equipment is connected through the butt joint. The detection element is set to ensure that the docking is in place, and the locking component is set at the locking end to control the movement of the timing belt, avoid wear and improve service life.
It reduces wear and tear, extends service life, and ensures that items are arranged in an orderly manner on the synchronous belt, making it suitable for warehouses in non-electrical and non-magnetic environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shelving technology, and in particular to a non-powered shelving, which is mainly used in warehouses in environments without electricity or magnetism. Background Technology
[0002] Explosive materials refer to substances that can cause an explosion, such as explosives, detonators, and black powder. Warehouses storing explosive materials have strict requirements, mainly prohibiting the installation of electrical devices such as motors in warehouses. This restricts the use of automated equipment in warehouses, causing warehouse shelves to passively transport goods. If conveying devices are to be installed on the shelves, a power source must be set up on each shelf, which increases costs.
[0003] In the prior art, a non-powered shelving unit is disclosed, which includes a shelving body, a conveyor track installed on the shelving body that can be connected to a power device, and gears that can drive the conveyor track to run when rotating. When the non-powered shelving unit is connected to the power device, power is transmitted through gear meshing. In this way, the gears will collide when they are connected, which can easily cause wear and affect the service life of both. Moreover, the connection requires a robot to move the non-powered shelving unit to the power device for positioning, which is costly. In addition, this connection method relies on electricity and is not suitable for storage warehouses for explosive materials.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology by providing a non-powered shelving unit. This unit is equipped with a connector for interfacing with a power source. The power source drives a second rotating shaft to rotate via the connector, which in turn drives a first rotating shaft. Compared to gear-connection, shaft-connection results in less wear and a longer service life. Furthermore, a detection element is provided on the side of the connector to ensure proper engagement between the power source and the connector. Additionally, a locking component is provided at the locking end to selectively lock or unlock the first rotating shaft. This locking component ensures that the synchronous belt stops moving when the power source and the connector are disconnected, allowing items to be arranged orderly on the synchronous belt for convenient loading and unloading.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A non-powered shelving unit includes a frame body and at least one conveyor track disposed on the frame body, the conveyor track including a timing belt and a first rotating shaft capable of driving the timing belt to run;
[0008] The first rotating shaft has a driving end and a locking end. The driving end is provided with a first transmission component. The conveying track is provided with a second rotating shaft next to the first transmission component. The second rotating shaft is provided with a second transmission component that matches the first transmission component. The end of the second rotating shaft is provided with a connector for docking with a power device. Next to the connector is a detection component for detecting whether the power device is docked in place. The locking end is provided with a locking component that can selectively lock or unlock the first rotating shaft.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the second rotating shaft includes an installation section and a docking section. Two first mounting plates arranged at intervals are provided on the side of the conveying track. The installation section is rotatably connected to the two first mounting plates. The second transmission component is provided on the docking section, and the mating joint is provided at the end of the installation section away from the docking section.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a second mounting plate is fixed together on the top of the two first mounting plates, and the second mounting plate extends with an extension plate located beside the connector, and the detection element is mounted on the extension plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the first transmission component is a first bevel gear, and the second transmission component is a second bevel gear that meshes with the first bevel gear.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the connector includes a mounting portion installed at the end of the second rotating shaft and four insertion portions arranged circumferentially at equal intervals along the axis of the second rotating shaft.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the detection element is an optical fiber reflector for use with an optical fiber transmitter.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the locking assembly includes a slot, a protrusion, and a cylinder. Multiple slots are provided, and the multiple slots are arranged circumferentially along the first rotating shaft at the locking end. A third mounting plate is provided on the side of the locking end of the conveying track. The cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate. The protrusion is connected to the output end of the cylinder. The cylinder drives the protrusion to selectively engage in the slot.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the conveying track further includes two side beams fixed to the frame body and a support plate fixed between the two side beams. The first rotating shaft is located on the front side of the side beams, and a fourth mounting plate is provided on the front side of each of the two side beams. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the fourth mounting plate. A linkage shaft is provided on the rear side of the side beams, and the synchronous belt is wrapped around the outer periphery of the first rotating shaft, the support plate, and the linkage shaft.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment, a fifth mounting plate is provided on the rear side of each of the two side beams. The linkage shaft includes a fixed rod and a sleeve portion sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod. The two ends of the fixed rod are respectively fixed to the two fifth mounting plates, and the sleeve portion is rotatably connected to the fixed rod.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the conveying track is provided with three tracks, and correspondingly, the frame body is arranged in a three-layer configuration, with a raised section at the bottom of the frame body.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution:
[0019] Its main features include a connector for docking with a power unit. The power unit drives the second shaft to rotate via the connector, which in turn drives the first shaft to rotate. Compared to gear docking, shaft docking results in less wear and a longer service life. A detection element is installed on the side of the connector to ensure proper engagement between the power unit and the connector. Additionally, a locking component is provided at the locking end to selectively lock or unlock the first shaft. The locking component ensures that the synchronous belt stops moving when the power unit is disconnected from the connector, allowing items to be arranged orderly on the synchronous belt for easy loading and unloading.
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the conveying track according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the locking assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the linkage shaft according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:
[0026] 10. Main frame; 11. Elevation section;
[0027] 20. Conveyor track; 21. Synchronous belt;
[0028] 22. First pivot; 221. Fitting part;
[0029] 23. First mounting plate; 24. Second mounting plate;
[0030] 241. Extension plate; 25. Side beam;
[0031] 26. Support plate; 27. Fourth mounting plate;
[0032] 28. Linkage shaft; 281. Fixed rod;
[0033] 282. Sleeve assembly; 29. Fifth mounting plate;
[0034] 201. Driving end; 202. Locking end;
[0035] 203. Annular part; 30. First transmission component;
[0036] 40. Second rotating shaft; 41. Second transmission component;
[0037] 42. Installation section; 43. Dating section;
[0038] 50. Connector; 51. Mounting part;
[0039] 52. Connector; 60. Test component;
[0040] 70. Locking assembly; 71. Slot;
[0041] 72. A protruding part; 73. A cylinder;
[0042] 731. Slider; 732. Linkage component;
[0043] 80. Third mounting plate; 90. Bearing. Detailed Implementation
[0044] First, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0045] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a frame body 10 and at least one conveying track 20 disposed on the frame body 10.
[0046] See Figure 1 As shown, there are three conveying tracks 20. Correspondingly, the frame body 10 is arranged in three layers. The bottom of the frame body 10 is provided with a raised part 11. The raised part 11 allows the lowest layer of conveying track 20 to better connect with the docking equipment.
[0047] The conveying track 20 includes a synchronous belt 21 and a first rotating shaft 22 capable of driving the synchronous belt 21. The first rotating shaft 22 has a driving end 201 and a locking end 202. The driving end 201 is provided with a first transmission member 30, which is fixedly mounted on the driving end 201. The conveying track 20 is provided with a second rotating shaft 40 on the side of the first transmission member 30. The second rotating shaft 40 is provided with a second transmission member 41 that matches the first transmission member 30, which is fixedly mounted on the second rotating shaft 40. The end of the second rotating shaft 40 is provided with a connector 50 for docking with a power device. The side of the connector 50 is provided with a detection member 60 for detecting whether the power device is docked in place. The locking end 202 is provided with a locking component 70 that can selectively lock or unlock the first rotating shaft 22.
[0048] See Figure 2 As shown, the second rotating shaft 40 includes an installation section 42 and a docking section 43. Two first mounting plates 23 are arranged at intervals on the side of the conveying track 20. The installation section 42 is rotatably connected to the two first mounting plates 23. The installation section 42 allows the second rotating shaft 40 to rotate more stably, thereby allowing the ends of the docking section 43 to dock better. The second transmission member 41 is disposed on the docking section 43. The mating joint 50 is disposed at the end of the installation section 42 away from the docking section 43. The tops of the two first mounting plates 23 are fixed together with a second mounting plate 24. The second mounting plate 24 extends with an extension plate 241. The extension plate 241 is located on the side of the mating joint 50. The detection member 60 is mounted on the extension plate 241.
[0049] In this embodiment, the second rotating shaft 40 is arranged along the conveying direction of the synchronous belt 21, and the second rotating shaft 40 is perpendicular to the first rotating shaft 22. The first transmission component 30 is a first bevel gear, and the second transmission component 41 is a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear. The connector 50 includes a mounting part 51 installed at the end of the second rotating shaft 40 and four insertion parts 52 arranged circumferentially at equal intervals along the axis of the second rotating shaft 40. The detection component 60 is an optical fiber reflector for cooperation with the optical fiber transmitter. The use of an optical fiber reflector in cooperation with the optical fiber transmitter makes it suitable for warehouses in non-electrical and non-magnetic environments.
[0050] See Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the conveying track 20 also includes two side beams 25 fixed to the frame body 10 and a support plate 26 fixed between the two side beams 25. The first rotating shaft 22 is located on the front side of the side beams 25. A fourth mounting plate 27 is provided on the front side of each of the two side beams 25. The first rotating shaft 22 is rotatably connected to the fourth mounting plate 27. A linkage shaft 28 is provided on the rear side of the side beams 25. The synchronous belt 21 is wrapped around the outer periphery of the first rotating shaft 22, the support plate 26, and the linkage shaft 28. A fifth mounting plate 29 is provided on the rear side of each of the two side beams 25. The linkage shaft 28 includes a fixed rod 281 and a sleeve portion 282 sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod 281. The two ends of the fixed rod 281 are respectively fixed on the two fifth mounting plates 29. The sleeve portion 282 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 281.
[0051] See Figure 3 As shown, the locking assembly 70 includes a slot 71, a protrusion 72, and a cylinder 73. Multiple slots 71 are provided, arranged circumferentially along the first rotating shaft 22 on the locking end 202. The locking end 202 has an integrally formed annular portion 203, and the slots 71 are evenly distributed on the annular portion 203. A third mounting plate 80 is provided on the side of the locking end 202 of the conveying track 20. The cylinder 73 is mounted on the third mounting plate 80, and the protrusion 72 is connected to the output end of the cylinder 73. The cylinder 73 drives the protrusion 72 to selectively engage in the slot 71. The use of the cylinder 73 makes it suitable for warehouses in environments without electricity or magnetism.
[0052] In this embodiment, the third mounting plate 80 is disposed at the end of a fourth mounting plate 27 away from the synchronous belt 21. A slider 731 is slidably connected to the side of the cylinder 73. The output end of the cylinder 73 is connected to the slider 731 through a linkage 732. The locking protrusion 72 is disposed on the slider 731 and located below the locking end 202. The locking end 202 is located on the side of a fourth mounting plate 27 near the synchronous belt 21. The driving end 201 is located on the side of another fourth mounting plate 27 away from the synchronous belt 21. The first rotating shaft 22 has a fitting part 221. The fitting part 221 and the sleeve part 282 work together to drive the synchronous belt 21 to run.
[0053] In this embodiment, the rotating connection is achieved by using bearings 90.
[0054] The key design feature of this utility model is:
[0055] Its main features include a connector for docking with a power unit. The power unit drives the second shaft to rotate via the connector, which in turn drives the first shaft to rotate. Compared to gear docking, shaft docking results in less wear and a longer service life. A detection element is installed on the side of the connector to ensure proper engagement between the power unit and the connector. Additionally, a locking component is provided at the locking end to selectively lock or unlock the first shaft. The locking component ensures that the synchronous belt stops moving when the power unit is disconnected from the connector, allowing items to be arranged orderly on the synchronous belt for easy loading and unloading.
[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A non-powered shelving unit, comprising a frame body and at least one conveyor track disposed on the frame body, said conveyor track including a timing belt and a first rotating shaft capable of driving the timing belt; characterized in that: The first rotating shaft has a driving end and a locking end. The driving end is provided with a first transmission component. The conveying track is provided with a second rotating shaft next to the first transmission component. The second rotating shaft is provided with a second transmission component that matches the first transmission component. The end of the second rotating shaft is provided with a connector for docking with a power device. Next to the connector is a detection component for detecting whether the power device is docked in place. The locking end is provided with a locking component that can selectively lock or unlock the first rotating shaft.
2. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rotating shaft includes an installation section and a docking section. Two first mounting plates arranged at intervals are provided on the side of the conveying track. The installation section is rotatably connected to the two first mounting plates. The second transmission component is provided on the docking section. The mating joint is provided at the end of the installation section away from the docking section.
3. The non-powered shelving according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second mounting plate is fixed together on the top of the two first mounting plates. The second mounting plate extends with an extension plate located on the side of the connector. The detection element is mounted on the extension plate.
4. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission component is a first bevel gear, and the second transmission component is a second bevel gear that meshes with the first bevel gear.
5. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a mounting portion installed at the end of the second rotating shaft and four insertion portions arranged circumferentially at equal intervals along the axis of the second rotating shaft.
6. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component is an optical fiber reflector used in conjunction with an optical fiber transmitter head.
7. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a slot, a protrusion, and a cylinder. Multiple slots are provided and arranged circumferentially along the first rotating shaft at the locking end. A third mounting plate is provided on the side of the locking end of the conveying track. The cylinder is mounted on the third mounting plate. The protrusion is connected to the output end of the cylinder. The cylinder drives the protrusion to selectively engage in the slot.
8. The non-powered shelving according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying track also includes two side beams fixed to the frame body and a support plate fixed between the two side beams. The first rotating shaft is located on the front side of the side beams. A fourth mounting plate is provided on the front side of each of the two side beams. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the fourth mounting plate. A linkage shaft is provided on the rear side of the side beams. The synchronous belt is wrapped around the outer periphery of the first rotating shaft, the support plate, and the linkage shaft.
9. A non-powered shelving unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: A fifth mounting plate is provided on the rear side of each of the two side beams. The linkage shaft includes a fixed rod and a sleeve part sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed rod. The two ends of the fixed rod are respectively fixed to the two fifth mounting plates, and the sleeve part is rotatably connected to the fixed rod.
10. A non-powered shelving unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are three conveying tracks, and correspondingly, the frame body is arranged in three layers, with a raised section at the bottom of the frame body.