Automatic transport device for reflective cone and automatic folding and unfolding vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic reflective cone transport device and an automatic delivery and take-up vehicle, relating to the technical field of road traffic isolation and warning facilities. The telescopic component extends and retracts along a first direction, the moving part of the directional component moves along a second direction, and the rotating part rotates around a third direction, expanding the three-dimensional operating range and enhancing the posture flexibility of the gripping component. Simultaneously, the structural design, where the movement trajectories of each component do not interfere with each other, reduces the risk of malfunction, ensuring long-term stable operation of the device and fully meeting the actual needs of reflective cone transport. Furthermore, by using a drive component to achieve automated coordinated operation of the telescopic component, directional component, and gripping component, the degree of automation can be significantly improved, reducing manual intervention to lower labor costs and operational uncertainties. Remote control or automatic program operation can reduce direct contact between personnel and hazardous environments, improving operational safety, and the precision of electric control ensures that reflective cones are accurately gripped, transported smoothly, and placed precisely, accelerating operational efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of road traffic isolation and warning facilities, and in particular to an automatic reflective cone transport device and an automatic delivery and take-up vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Reflective cones are a common traffic safety warning tool used in scenarios such as road traffic management, road construction and maintenance, and accident scene handling. They are widely used to warn vehicles behind to pay attention to the road conditions ahead, or to isolate specific warning areas, thereby ensuring road operation safety and traffic order.

[0003] With the development of technology, devices for the automatic placement and recycling of reflective cones have begun to emerge, such as the "System and Method for Placing and Recycling Road Cones and Road Cone Lights" disclosed in CN2019110161375. This system includes a vehicle body with a loading area and a storage area. The road cones and road cone lights in the loading area are moved by a first robotic arm on the vehicle, and the road cones and road cone lights are stored by a second robotic arm on the vehicle. The system obtains information about road traffic markings and road objects through an object recognition sensor, and controls the placement of the road cones and road cone lights through a processing unit, so as to realize the automatic placement or automatic recycling of road cones and road cone lights at the same time.

[0004] However, in this patent, the transportation of traffic cones and traffic cone lights before placement or after collection requires the cooperation of a first robotic arm and a second robotic arm, which is costly. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automatic reflective cone transport device to address the above problems. This device can automatically transport reflective cones before placement or after collection, and it has a compact structure and low cost.

[0006] This application provides an automatic conveying device for reflective cones, comprising:

[0007] The telescopic component can extend or retract along a first direction;

[0008] A reversing assembly includes a fixed member, a movable member, and a rotating member; the fixed member is disposed at one end of the telescopic assembly; the movable member is disposed on the fixed member and is movable along a second direction on the fixed member; the rotating member is disposed on the movable member and is movable around a third direction on the movable member; the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction intersect each other.

[0009] A gripping component is disposed on the rotating component;

[0010] The drive assembly, the telescopic assembly, the steering assembly, and the gripping assembly are all electrically connected to the drive assembly.

[0011] Accordingly, this application provides an automatic reflective cone delivery vehicle, including the aforementioned automatic reflective cone transport device.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages:

[0013] The automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application comprises a telescopic component that extends and retracts along a first direction, a directional component whose moving part moves along a second direction, and a rotating component that rotates around a third direction. These three directions intersect in pairs, expanding the three-dimensional operating range of the automatic transport device and enhancing the posture flexibility of the gripping component, enabling it to adapt to complex scenarios with varying placement states, positions, and requirements for reflective cones. Simultaneously, the structural design ensuring that the movement trajectories of each component do not interfere with each other reduces the risk of malfunction, guarantees long-term stable operation, and fully meets the actual needs of reflective cone transport. Furthermore, the automated collaborative operation of the telescopic component, directional component, and gripping component through a drive component significantly improves the degree of automation, reduces manual intervention to lower labor costs and operational uncertainties. Moreover, remote control or automatic program operation reduces direct contact between personnel and hazardous environments, improving operational safety, and the precision of electric control ensures accurate gripping, smooth transport, and precise placement of reflective cones, accelerating operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the orientation component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application;

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the gripping component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the reflective cone automatic deployment and retraction vehicle provided in this application during use.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1-Telescopic assembly; 11-First arm; 12-Second arm; 121-First slide rail; 13-Third arm; 131-Second slide rail;

[0022] 2-Adjusting component; 21-Fixed component; 22-Moving component; 23-Rotating component; 231-Base; 232-Turntable;

[0023] 3-Gripper component; 31-Connecting plate; 311-Third plate; 312-Fourth plate; 32-Gripper;

[0024] 4-Mounting plate; 41-First plate; 42-Second plate;

[0025] 51-Vehicle base; 52-Vehicle compartment; 53-Platform; 54-Recovery auxiliary device; 55-First camera; 56-Reflective cone storage device; 57-Controller; 510-Operating door; 511-Second camera;

[0026] X - First direction; Y - Second direction; Z - Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application. This application provides an automatic reflective cone transport device, including: a telescopic component 1, an orientation component 2, a gripping component 3, and a drive component. The telescopic component 1 can extend or retract along a first direction X; the orientation component 2 includes a fixed member 21, a movable member 22, and a rotating member 23; the fixed member 21 is disposed at one end of the telescopic component 1; the movable member 22 is disposed on the fixed member 21 and can move along a second direction Y on the fixed member 21; the rotating member 23 is disposed on the movable member 22 and can rotate around a third direction Z on the movable member 22; the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z intersect each other; the gripping component 3 is disposed on the rotating member 23; the telescopic component 1, the orientation component 2, and the gripping component 3 are electrically connected to the drive component.

[0029] Specifically, in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application embodiment, the telescopic component 1's telescopic extension along the first direction X, the movement of the moving component 22 along the second direction Y, and the rotation of the rotating component 23 around the third direction Z (with the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z intersecting each other) can form a flexible movement trajectory in three-dimensional space, significantly expanding the operating range. This allows the gripping component 3 to flexibly adjust its posture to adapt to reflective cones in different placement states and positions, meeting diverse placement requirements and adapting to complex scenarios such as road construction and traffic control. Furthermore, the design that the movement directions of each component do not interfere with each other reduces malfunctions caused by mechanical interference. Combined with the stable support structure of the fixed component 21 for the moving component 22, this ensures the long-term stable operation of the automatic transport device, fully meeting the actual needs of reflective cone transport.

[0030] Meanwhile, through the electrical connection between the drive component and the telescopic component 1, the steering component 2, and the gripping component 3, the entire process of gripping, transporting, and placing reflective cones can be automated, reducing manual intervention and thus lowering labor costs and the uncertainty of manual operation. Automated operation also reduces direct contact between personnel and hazardous environments, improving operational safety, while the electric control of the drive component can precisely regulate the actions of each component, ensuring that the reflective cones are accurately gripped, transported smoothly, and placed precisely, thereby accelerating operational efficiency.

[0031] In some embodiments, the telescopic assembly 1 includes at least two telescopic arms, with adjacent telescopic arms slidably connected, and a fixing member 21 disposed on the outermost telescopic arm.

[0032] Specifically, on the one hand, the sliding connection of the multi-segment telescopic arm can greatly expand the telescopic range of the telescopic component 1 along the first direction X. It can save space by shortening the overall length when working at close range, and meet the needs of grabbing and placing reflective cones at a greater distance when working at a greater distance by extending through multiple segments, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the device to different working scenarios.

[0033] In addition, this segmented structure facilitates precise control of the telescopic stroke by the drive components. By adjusting the relative sliding amount of each telescopic arm, the working distance can be precisely adjusted, further improving the reliability of the automated operation of the reflective cone automatic transport device.

[0034] It is understandable that there can be a nested sliding connection between two adjacent telescopic arms, thereby further enhancing the connection strength between the two adjacent telescopic arms.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 Please refer to the following: Figure 2 , Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application. In some embodiments, the telescopic component 1 includes a first arm 11, a second arm 12, and a third arm 13. The second arm 12 has a first slide rail 121 extending along a first direction X, and the first arm 11 is slidably disposed within the first slide rail 121. The third arm 13 has a second slide rail 131 extending along the first direction X, and the second arm 12 is slidably disposed within the second slide rail 131.

[0036] Specifically, the first slide rail 121 and the second slide rail 131 can provide precise guidance for the sliding direction of each arm, strictly limit the movement trajectory of the first arm 11 and the second arm 12 along the first direction X, avoid deviation or shaking during the sliding process, significantly improve the stability and accuracy of the telescopic action, and provide a foundation for the stable operation of the orientation component 2 and the gripping component 3.

[0037] The three-section nested design significantly expands the total telescopic range of the telescopic component 1 along the first direction X. This allows for a more compact storage state through multi-section retraction, reducing space occupation, while multi-section extension meets the needs for grabbing and placing reflective cones at greater distances, enhancing the device's adaptability to different operating scenarios.

[0038] In addition, the load of the first arm 11 is transferred to the second arm 12 through the first slide rail 121, and then to the third arm 13 through the second slide rail 131, which avoids deformation or damage caused by excessive load on a single arm and improves the overall structural strength and durability of the telescopic assembly 1.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping component in the automatic reflective cone transport device provided in this application; in some embodiments, the automatic reflective cone transport device further includes a mounting plate 4, which includes a first plate 41 and a second plate 42 connected to each other, with an included angle between the first plate 41 and the second plate 42, one end of the telescopic component 1 being connected to the first plate 41, and the fixing member 21 being connected to the second plate 42.

[0040] Specifically, the first plate 41 and the second plate 42 have an included angle, which can optimize the spatial layout of the telescopic component 1 and the directional component 2, so that the two form a reasonable force transmission path in three-dimensional space, avoid stress concentration caused by coplanar connection, enhance the stability of the overall structure, reduce vibration or deformation during operation, and provide stable support for the telescopic component 1 to telescopically extend along the first direction X, the moving part 22 in the directional component 2 to move along the second direction Y, and the rotating part 23 to rotate around the third direction Z.

[0041] Secondly, by adjusting the angle between the first plate 41 and the second plate 42, the initial posture requirements under different operating scenarios can be flexibly adapted. For example, the angle can be adjusted to adjust the placement height and tilt angle of the reflective cone. This makes the initial position of the gripping component 3 more in line with actual operating requirements, reduces unnecessary adjustment travel, and improves operating efficiency.

[0042] In some embodiments, the movable member 22 is a slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the fixed member 21.

[0043] Specifically, the sliding engagement between the slider and the fixed part 21 can significantly reduce the frictional resistance when the two move relative to each other, making the movement of the moving part 22 smoother and more responsive in the second direction Y, thereby improving the dynamic adjustment efficiency of the directional component 2.

[0044] Furthermore, it is understood that the moving part 22 can also be a slide, a trolley, a roller assembly, or other structures, and the choice can be made according to the actual use. This application does not impose any restrictions.

[0045] In some embodiments, the rotating member 23 includes a base 231 and a turntable 232. The base 231 is slidably connected to the fixing member 21; the turntable 232 is rotatably connected to the base 231, and the side of the turntable 232 facing away from the base 231 is connected to the gripping assembly 3.

[0046] Specifically, the stable connection between the base 231 and the fixing member 21 provides a solid support foundation for the entire rotating member 23, which can effectively distribute the load of the gripping component 3 during operation, reduce shaking or offset during rotation, and ensure the stability of the turntable 232 rotating around the third direction Z.

[0047] The turntable 232 and the base 231 can be rotated together to achieve flexible angle adjustment, so that the gripping component 3 can quickly adjust its posture according to the placement angle and orientation of the reflective cone, thereby improving its adaptability to different scenarios.

[0048] In some embodiments, the gripping assembly 3 includes a connecting plate 31 and a gripper 32. The connecting plate 31 includes a third plate 311 and a fourth plate 312 connected together, with an included angle between the third plate 311 and the fourth plate 312. The turntable 232 is connected to the third plate 311 on the side opposite to the base 231. The gripper 32 is connected to the fourth plate 312.

[0049] Specifically, the third plate 311 and the fourth plate 312 have an included angle, which allows for flexible adjustment of the initial posture of the gripper 32. This enables the gripper 32 to be preset with an adaptation angle based on the placement angle of the reflector cone (such as tilted or upright), reducing the rotational adjustment stroke of the turntable 232 around the third direction Z and improving the gripping response efficiency. Thus, by replacing the connecting plates 31 with different included angles, it is possible to quickly adapt to reflector cones of different specifications and shapes (such as differences in height and taper) without adjusting the gripper 32 body structure, thereby improving the versatility of the device.

[0050] In this embodiment, the gripper 32 includes at least two clamping members to form an encircling grip from different sides of the reflective cone. This provides stable enclosure of the reflective cone's conical structure and is adaptable to reflective cones of different sizes (such as height and diameter), especially for non-planar structures such as cones and cylinders. It avoids the slippage problem that easily occurs when gripping with a single clamping member, significantly improving the stability of the grip and ensuring that the reflective cone will not fall off during transportation.

[0051] It is understandable that multiple clamping components can be connected to the drive assembly to achieve independent or coordinated control. This not only ensures balanced force on the reflective cone through symmetrical clamping, reducing the risk of deformation, but also allows for flexible adjustment of the position of each clamping component according to the placement of the reflective cone, such as tilting or localized wear, thereby improving the gripping adaptability of the gripper 32.

[0052] In some embodiments, the drive component includes an electrically connected controller and a power supply.

[0053] Specifically, the controller (not shown in the figure) serves as the core control unit. It can receive instructions and precisely control the extension and retraction of the telescopic component 1, the movement of the moving part 22 in the directional component 2, the rotation of the rotating part 23, and the gripping action of the gripping component 3. This enables the coordinated linkage of all components, ensuring the automation and orderliness of the entire process of transporting reflective cones and improving operational accuracy.

[0054] The power supply (not shown in the figure) provides stable power support for the controller, telescopic component 1, directional component 2 and gripping component 3, ensuring that the device can continue to operate in outdoor scenarios without an external power grid (such as road construction or accident sites), thus enhancing environmental adaptability.

[0055] Accordingly, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of the automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle provided in this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the reflective cone automatic delivery vehicle provided in this application during use. This application also provides a reflective cone automatic delivery vehicle, including an automatic reflective cone transport device as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0056] In some embodiments, an automatic reflective cone deployment and retrieval vehicle includes: a vehicle base 51, a cargo compartment 52, a platform 53, and a retrieval auxiliary device 54; wherein, the cargo compartment 52 is disposed on the vehicle base 51, and the cargo compartment 52 is equipped with a control module 57, a reflective cone storage device 56, and an automatic reflective cone transport device; an operating door 510 and a second camera 511 are provided at the right end of the cargo compartment 52, and the automatic reflective cone transport device can place or retrieve reflective cones through the operating door 10; the platform 53 is foldably disposed on the top of the cargo compartment 52, and a first camera 55 is provided on the platform 53; the automatic reflective cone transport device, the first camera 55, and the second camera 511 are all communicatively connected to the control module 57, and the control module 57 acquires real-time road images through the first camera 55 and the second camera 511, and controls the automatic reflective cone transport device to place or retrieve reflective cones through the operating door 510; a retrieval auxiliary device 54 is provided below the operating door 510, and the retrieval auxiliary device 54 is connected to the control module 57 to assist the automatic reflective cone transport device in completing its actions.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic conveying device for reflective cones, characterized in that, include: The telescopic component (1) can extend or retract along a first direction (X); The directional component (2) includes a fixed member (21), a movable member (22), and a rotating member (23); the fixed member (21) is disposed at one end of the telescopic component (1); the movable member (22) is disposed on the fixed member (21), and the movable member (22) can move along the second direction (Y) on the fixed member (21); the rotating member (23) is disposed on the movable member (22), and the rotating member (23) can rotate around the third direction (Z) on the movable member (22); the first direction (X), the second direction (Y), and the third direction (Z) intersect each other; A gripping component (3) is disposed on the rotating component (23); The drive assembly, the telescopic assembly (1), the steering assembly (2) and the gripping assembly (3) are electrically connected to the drive assembly respectively.

2. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic assembly (1) includes at least two telescopic arms, with adjacent telescopic arms slidably connected, and the fixing member (21) is disposed on the outermost telescopic arm.

3. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic component (1) includes: First arm (11); The second arm (12) has a first slide rail (121) extending along the first direction (X), and the first arm (11) is slidably disposed within the first slide rail (121); The third arm (13) is provided with a second slide rail (131) extending along the first direction (X), and the second arm (12) is slidably disposed within the second slide rail (131).

4. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting plate (4), which includes a first plate (41) and a second plate (42) connected to each other, with an included angle between the first plate (41) and the second plate (42), one end of the telescopic component (1) being connected to the first plate (41), and the fastener (21) being connected to the second plate (42).

5. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable component (22) is a slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the fixed component (21).

6. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating component (23) includes: The base (231) is slidably connected to the fixing member (21); The turntable (232) is rotatably connected to the base (231), and the side of the turntable (232) facing away from the base (231) is connected to the gripping assembly (3).

7. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The crawling component (3) includes: A connecting plate (31) includes a third plate (311) and a fourth plate (312) connected to each other, with an included angle between the third plate (311) and the fourth plate (312), and the turntable (232) is connected to the third plate (311) on the side away from the base (231). The gripper (32) is connected to the fourth plate (312).

8. The automatic reflective cone transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes an electrically connected controller and a power supply.

9. An automatic reflective cone delivery and take-up vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the automatic transport device for reflective cones as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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