A collapsible transport frame for transporting motor vehicle parts

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts transportation technology and discloses a folding transport rack for transporting automotive parts. It includes a base frame with casters mounted on it, uprights fixed around the base frame, support rods attached to the uprights, a folding assembly mounted on the uprights, a rotating plate rotatably mounted on the uprights, a locking assembly on the uprights, and a clamping frame fixed to the end of the rotating plate. The clamping frame is equipped with a clamping assembly and holds the automotive parts. This utility model effectively reduces the overall volume when idle, avoiding the problem of traditional fixed-structure transport racks occupying a large amount of storage space due to their inability to be reduced in size. Furthermore, the spacing can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to automotive parts of different thicknesses, eliminating the need to prepare multiple sets of transport racks for parts of different thicknesses, thus significantly expanding the applicability of the transport rack.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts transportation technology, specifically a folding transport rack for transporting automotive parts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive parts are diverse, covering engine components, body frames, electronic components, small fasteners, etc. Their size, shape and thickness vary greatly. There are gaskets and bolts that are only a few millimeters thick, as well as large door shells and chassis parts. Some precision parts have extremely high requirements for surface protection and must be protected from scratches and collisions during transportation.

[0003] In the automotive production, repair, and after-sales supply chain, these parts need to be transported from production workshops and warehousing centers to assembly lines or repair stations, thus requiring the use of transport racks for transportation.

[0004] Currently, most automotive parts transport racks on the market adopt a fixed structure design, resulting in a large volume of transport racks even when idle, occupying a significant amount of warehouse space. Especially during the off-season for parts production or when transport racks are not in use, stacking or laying multiple transport racks flat wastes valuable warehouse space and increases warehouse management costs. Moreover, they are not convenient to handle. The fixed volume of transport racks is heavy and occupies a lot of space. Whether it is long-distance transportation or short-distance movement, more manpower or equipment such as forklifts are required. This not only increases the labor and time costs during the handling process but also reduces handling efficiency. They are difficult to adapt to flexible production and warehousing scheduling needs. Furthermore, the placement spacing of transport racks is mostly designed with a fixed spacing, meaning that the position and spacing of the clamping plates cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the thickness of the parts, reducing the applicability.

[0005] Therefore, we propose a folding transport rack for transporting automotive parts to address the problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a foldable transport rack for transporting automotive parts, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art that the existing transport racks are large in size, inconvenient to fold and store, and difficult to flexibly adapt to automotive parts of different specifications.

[0007] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts, including a base frame, casters mounted on the base frame, uprights fixed around the base frame, support rods snapped onto the uprights, a folding assembly mounted on the uprights, a rotating plate rotatably mounted on the uprights, a locking assembly provided on the uprights, a clamping frame fixed to the end of the rotating plate, a clamping assembly mounted on the clamping frame, and an automotive part body clamped on the clamping frame.

[0008] Preferably, the folding assembly includes a slot formed in the column, a fixing rod fixed on the column, arc-shaped blocking slots on both sides of the column, and an abutment interface on the column.

[0009] Preferably, the support rod has an arc-shaped groove inside, and the support rod is slidably connected to the fixed rod through the arc-shaped groove. Arc-shaped blocking blocks are fixed on both sides of the support rod, and the arc-shaped blocking blocks are engaged with the arc-shaped blocking groove.

[0010] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a rotating rod rotatably connected within the support rod, a rotating plate fixedly connected to the rotating rod, a collar threaded on the outer ring of the rotating rod, a circular ring bolt fixed to the end of the collar, a threaded groove on the side wall of the support rod, and the circular ring bolt threaded into the threaded groove.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a fixed clamping plate, a supplementary clamping plate, and a flexible clamping plate. Multiple fixed clamping plates are provided, and the multiple fixed clamping plates are fixed on the clamping frame. Each of the multiple fixed clamping plates is provided with a magnetic sheet.

[0012] Preferably, the supplementary clamp is equipped with magnetic plates two on both sides, and the magnetic plates two are magnetically connected to the magnetic plates one. The flexible clamp is provided with magnetic plates three on its side, and the magnetic plates three are magnetically connected to the magnetic plates two. The flexible clamp and the supplementary clamp are magnetically installed together.

[0013] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: This transport rack supports folding and storage when not in use, effectively reducing its overall volume in the idle state. This avoids the problem of traditional fixed-structure transport racks occupying a large amount of storage space due to their inability to be reduced in size. Especially during the off-season for parts production or when the transport rack is not in use, the folded transport rack can be stacked or stored more densely, reducing waste in warehouse space and lowering warehousing management costs. At the same time, the folded transport rack is significantly lighter and occupies less space, making loading arrangements during long-distance transportation and manual operations during short-distance movement within the workshop much lighter and more flexible. It does not require reliance on large equipment such as forklifts, reducing the manpower and time costs invested in handling, improving handling efficiency, and better adapting to the flexible scheduling needs of production and warehousing.

[0014] This transport rack features adjustable spacing, breaking away from the limitations of traditional transport racks with fixed clamping plate positions and spacing. It can adapt to automotive parts of varying thicknesses, eliminating the need for multiple transport racks for different thicknesses, significantly expanding its applicability and reducing equipment investment costs. Furthermore, the spacing adjustment process requires no disassembly of screws or replacement of complex components, making operation simple and quick. Workers can rapidly adjust the spacing according to the part thickness, avoiding the time-consuming nature of traditional adjustment methods. This shortens preparation time before clamping parts and improves clamping efficiency, making it particularly suitable for scenarios in production workshops where frequent switching between transporting parts of different thicknesses is required, ensuring a smooth overall production rhythm.

[0015] 3. The unfolding and assembly process of this transport rack does not require complicated tools, and the operation steps are simple and easy to understand. Staff can quickly complete the assembly and debugging, which shortens the preparation time before transporting automotive parts, improves the overall transportation efficiency, and can easily handle complex paths, whether it is adjusting the storage position when idle or moving parts in the workshop after loading. It solves the problems of traditional transport racks being cumbersome to move and difficult to turn, and further improves the ease of use.

[0016] 4. The transport rack has a stable support structure after unfolding, and the angle of the clamping frame can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. It can adapt to the placement of automotive parts of different shapes, avoiding the problem of difficult placement of parts caused by unstable support or fixed angle of traditional transport racks, thus improving the adaptability and stability of the transport rack. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod, shielding component, locking component, and clamping component of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod and folding assembly structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 For the present utility model Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base frame; 2. Casters; 3. Column; 4. Support rod; 5. Folding assembly; 51. Hollow slot; 52. Fixing rod; 53. Arc-shaped groove; 54. Arc-shaped plug; 55. Arc-shaped plug groove; 56. Abutment interface; 6. Rotating plate; 7. Locking assembly; 71. Rotating rod; 72. Collar; 73. Circular bolt; 74. Threaded groove; 8. Clamping frame; 9. Clamping assembly; 91. Fixed clamping plate; 92. Magnetizing plate one; 93. Supplementary clamping plate; 94. Magnetizing plate two; 95. Flexible clamping plate; 96. Magnetizing plate three; 10. Automotive component body. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example

[0027] This embodiment aims to address the problems of traditional automotive parts transport racks, such as fixed size, large storage space requirements, cumbersome handling, and low assembly and debugging efficiency. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 - Figure 6 A folding transport rack for transporting automotive parts includes a base frame 1 with casters 2 mounted on the base frame 1. The casters 2 mounted on the bottom not only facilitate short-distance movement of the transport rack when idle, but also allow for flexible adjustment of the transport direction by turning 360° after the parts are loaded, adapting to complex handling paths in the workshop and solving the problems of traditional transport racks being cumbersome to move and difficult to turn.

[0028] The base frame 1 is fixed with columns 3 on all four sides. Support rods 4 are snapped onto the columns 3. Folding components 5 are installed on the columns 3. Rotating plates 6 are rotatably installed on the columns 3. Locking components 7 are provided on the columns 3. Clamping frames 8 are fixed to the end of the rotating plates 6.

[0029] The folding assembly 5 includes a slot 51 formed in the column 3, a fixing rod 52 fixed on the column 3, arc-shaped blocking slots 55 formed on both sides of the column 3, an abutment interface 56 formed on the column 3, an arc-shaped slot 53 formed in the support rod 4, the support rod 4 is slidably connected to the fixing rod 52 through the arc-shaped slot 53, and arc-shaped blocking blocks 54 are fixed on both sides of the support rod 4. The arc-shaped blocking blocks 54 are engaged with the arc-shaped blocking slots 55, which can prevent the support rod 4 from sliding or rotating freely along the fixing rod 52, forming a mechanical locking effect and ensuring the stability of the support rod 4 as a support layer.

[0030] The locking assembly 7 includes a rotating rod 71 rotatably connected within the support rod 4. A rotating plate 6 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 71. A collar 72 is threaded onto the outer ring of the rotating rod 71, and a circular ring bolt 73 is fixed to the end of the collar 72. A threaded groove 74 is provided on the side wall of the support rod 4, and the circular ring bolt 73 is threaded into the threaded groove 74. The locking assembly 7 can restrict the rotation of the rotating rod 71, while the rotating rod 71 can rotate and adjust freely, thus adapting to the clamping needs of automotive parts of different shapes such as long strips and blocks, solving the problem that the traditional clamping frame 8 has a fixed angle and cannot flexibly adapt to the shape of the parts.

[0031] In this embodiment: In the initial state, the support rod 4 is in a folded and stored state parallel to the base frame 1. The support rod 4 is located outside the column 3, and its end does not contact the abutment interface 56 on the column 3. The arc-shaped blocking blocks 54 on both sides of the support rod 4 are in a suspended state and do not contact the arc-shaped blocking grooves 55 on both sides of the column 3 at all. The rotating plate 6 is kept in a retracted posture by the locking assembly 7. The rotating plate 6 is attached to the side wall of the column 3. The clamping frame 8 moves closer to the base frame 1 with the rotating plate 6. The entire transport frame has a compact structure. The universal wheels 2 at the bottom of the base frame 1 can be pushed flexibly, which is convenient for short-distance movement or temporary storage.

[0032] When the transport frame is needed, the support rod 4 is first unfolded. The operator holds the end of the support rod 4 away from the column 3 and rotates the support rod 4 upward with the fixed rod 52 inside the column 3 as the rotation center. During the rotation, the angle between the support rod 4 and the base frame 1 gradually increases, gradually changing from a state parallel to the base frame 1 to a direction perpendicular to the base frame 1. When the support rod 4 is completely perpendicular to the base frame 1, the rotation is stopped. At this time, the support rod 4 is directly opposite the opening of the slot 51 on the column 3. Then, the operator presses down on the support rod 4. Under the pressure, the support rod 4 slides along the fixed rod 52 and gradually embeds into the slot 51 inside the column 3. As the support rod 4 is continuously pressed down, the arc-shaped blocks 54 on both sides gradually approach the arc-shaped blocking groove 55 of the column 3 until the arc-shaped blocks 54 are completely inserted into the arc-shaped blocking groove 55. At this time, the support rod 4 is firmly fixed and cannot be rotated or moved at will. The unfolding and fixing of the support rod 4 is completed, forming a stable support structure that can be used to place automotive parts.

[0033] Then, the clamping frame 8 is unfolded to facilitate the placement of the automotive component body 10. First, rotate the collar 72 so that the collar 72 drives the ring bolt 73 to unscrew from the threaded groove 74 on the side wall of the support rod 4, releasing the lock on the rotating rod 71. Next, rotate the rotating plate 6 so that the rotating rod 71 rotates within the support rod 4 until the clamping frame 8 rotates to the angle that meets the clamping requirements of the component. Finally, rotate the collar 72 in the opposite direction so that the ring bolt 73 re-screws into the threaded groove 74, locking the rotating rod 71 and the rotating plate 6 to ensure that the clamping frame 8 remains stable during use.

[0034] The above setup significantly reduces the overall size of the transport rack, solving the problems of large space occupation and cumbersome carrying of traditional transport racks, making it easier to store and transport over long distances; moreover, no complicated tools are required during deployment, making operation convenient and enabling rapid assembly of the transport rack, thus improving the efficiency of automotive parts transportation preparation. Example

[0035] This embodiment aims to address the problem that traditional transport rack clamping components 9 have fixed spacing and cannot adapt to automotive parts of different thicknesses. This embodiment is an improvement upon Embodiment 1. For details, please refer to [link to Embodiment 1]. Figure 1 and Figure 7 - Figure 8 The clamping frame 8 is equipped with a clamping assembly 9, which clamps the automotive part body 10. The clamping assembly 9 has a fixed clamping plate 91, a supplementary clamping plate 93 and a flexible clamping plate 95. Multiple fixed clamping plates 91 are provided and fixed on the clamping frame 8. Each of the multiple fixed clamping plates 91 has a magnetic sheet 92 inside.

[0036] The supplementary clamping plate 93 has magnetic plates 94 installed on both sides, which are magnetically connected to magnetic plates 92. The flexible clamping plate 95 has magnetic plates 96 on its side, which are magnetically connected to magnetic plates 94. The flexible clamping plate 95 and the supplementary clamping plate 93 are magnetically attached to each other. The magnetic connection method allows the addition and removal of the supplementary clamping plate 93 to be done without tools. It can be fixed by simply aligning the magnetic plates manually. The adjustment efficiency is improved compared to the traditional screw fixing method, which is especially suitable for scenarios in the workshop where parts of different thicknesses are frequently switched for clamping.

[0037] In this embodiment: when clamping and fixing the automotive component body 10, the distance between the symmetrical clamping components 9 is adjusted by combining different clamping plates to ensure that both sides of the component can be stably clamped between the symmetrical clamping components 9.

[0038] First, determine the thickness of the automotive component body 10. If the component thickness is just right for the basic clamping spacing, no additional adjustment is needed. The clamping component is formed by combining the fixed clamping plate 91 and the flexible clamping plate 95. The fixed clamping plate 91 is pre-fixed in a symmetrical position on the clamping frame 8. A magnetic piece 92 is provided on the side facing the component. A magnetic piece 96 is provided on the side of the flexible clamping plate 95 facing the fixed clamping plate 91. Align the magnetic piece 96 with the magnetic piece 92. Utilize the magnetic attraction between the two to make the flexible clamping plate 95 stably adhere to the fixed clamping plate 91. At this time, the two symmetrical sets of fixed clamping plates 91 and flexible clamping plates 95 form a clamping space that is adapted to the thickness of the component. Then, place the automotive component body 10 between the symmetrical flexible clamping plates 95. The flexible clamping plates 95 can not only fix the component through the clamping force formed by magnetic attraction, but also adhere to the surface of the component with their own flexible properties, avoiding scratch damage to the component during the clamping process, and completing stable clamping.

[0039] If the thickness of the automotive component body 10 is relatively thin, and the gap formed by the combination of the basic fixed clamping plate 91 and the flexible clamping plate 95 is too large to achieve effective clamping, then an additional clamping plate 93 needs to be added to adjust the gap. Both sides of the additional clamping plate 93 are equipped with magnetic strips 94. First, align the magnetic strip 94 on one side of the additional clamping plate 93 with the magnetic strip 92 on the fixed clamping plate 91 to magnetically attract it, thus fixing the additional clamping plate 93 between the fixed clamping plate 91 and the flexible clamping plate 95. Then, attach the magnetic strip 96 of the flexible clamping plate 95 to the additional clamping plate 93. The magnetic plates 94 on one side are aligned and magnetically attracted. The thickness of the supplementary clamping plate 93 fills the gap between the fixed clamping plate 91 and the flexible clamping plate 95, reducing the distance between the symmetrical clamping components 9. Depending on the thickness difference of the parts, one or more supplementary clamping plates 93 can be flexibly added. Multiple supplementary clamping plates 93 can be stacked together by magnetic attraction through the magnetic plates 94 until the adjusted clamping distance is completely adapted to the thickness of the parts. Finally, the thinner automotive part body 10 is placed between the symmetrical flexible clamping plates 95 to complete the precise clamping.

[0040] Through the magnetic attraction of magnetic plates 92, 94, and 96, the fixed clamping plate 91, supplementary clamping plate 93, and flexible clamping plate 95 can be flexibly combined. Without the need for complex connecting parts such as screws and clips, the clamping distance can be quickly adjusted, solving the problem of fixed spacing in traditional clamping frames 8, which cannot adapt to automotive parts of different thicknesses. At the same time, the flexible clamping plate 95 always serves as the outer layer in direct contact with the parts, which can protect the surface of the parts to the greatest extent, taking into account both clamping stability and parts protection, and improving the safety and adaptability of automotive parts during transportation.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts, comprising a base frame (1), characterized in that: The base frame (1) is equipped with casters (2), and the base frame (1) is fixed with columns (3) on all four sides. The columns (3) are connected with support rods (4), and the columns (3) are equipped with folding components (5). The columns (3) are rotatably mounted with rotating plates (6), and the columns (3) are equipped with locking components (7). The rotating plates (6) are fixed with clamping frames (8) on their ends. The clamping frames (8) are equipped with clamping components (9), and the clamping frames (8) hold the main body of the automotive parts (10).

2. The folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding assembly (5) includes a slot (51) opened in the column (3), a fixing rod (52) fixed on the column (3), arc-shaped blocking slots (55) opened on both sides of the column (3), and an abutment interface (56) opened on the column (3).

3. A folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support rod (4) has an arc-shaped groove (53) inside. The support rod (4) is slidably connected to the fixed rod (52) through the arc-shaped groove (53). Arc-shaped blocking blocks (54) are fixed on both sides of the support rod (4). The arc-shaped blocking blocks (54) are engaged with the arc-shaped blocking groove (55).

4. A folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly (7) includes a rotating rod (71) rotatably connected to the support rod (4), the rotating plate (6) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (71), a collar (72) is threaded on the outer ring of the rotating rod (71), a ring bolt (73) is fixed on the end side of the collar (72), and a threaded groove (74) is provided on the side wall of the support rod (4), and the ring bolt (73) is threaded into the threaded groove (74).

5. A folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (9) includes a fixed clamping plate (91), a supplementary clamping plate (93), and a flexible clamping plate (95). Multiple fixed clamping plates (91) are provided, and multiple fixed clamping plates (91) are fixed on the clamping frame (8). Each of the multiple fixed clamping plates (91) is provided with a magnetic sheet (92).

6. A folding transport frame for transporting automotive parts according to claim 5, characterized in that: The supplementary clamp (93) is equipped with magnetic plates two (94) on both sides. The magnetic plates two (94) are magnetically connected to the magnetic plates one (92). The flexible clamp (95) is provided with magnetic plates three (96) on its side. The magnetic plates three (96) are magnetically connected to the magnetic plates two (94). The flexible clamp (95) and the supplementary clamp (93) are magnetically installed together.

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