A new type of material detection device for a material stacking vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a new material detection device for a material stacking vehicle, and belongs to the field of material detection devices. The device comprises a detection baffle, a first group of sensors, the first group of sensors being arranged on the outer wall of the detection baffle, a second fixed rod being arranged on one side of the outer wall of the detection baffle, and a contact plate being fixedly arranged on one side of the outer wall of the second fixed rod. The device contacts the material through the contact plate, and utilizes the lever principle to press down the contact plate, drive the detection baffle to move downward, automatically lift the tail end, and determine the presence of the material through the disconnection of the first sensor and the second sensor. When there is no material, the weight ball connected to the tail end has a certain weight, the front end is lifted in the case that there is no material on the contact plate, the first sensor cannot detect the detection baffle, the second sensor cannot detect the material, and it is determined that there is no material.

Description

[0001] This application belongs to the field of material detection devices, specifically relating to a novel material detection device for a stacking cart. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive industry, to achieve automated production and improve efficiency, many car factories have introduced robots to replace manual labor on their assembly lines. Robots automate production by picking up materials from loading trolleys and feeding them into the press. The loading trolleys use their own material detection devices to inform the robot whether there is material on them. If the currently operating trolley detects no material, it will automatically move out, and the robot will automatically go to another trolley with material to pick it up.

[0003] On the loading trolleys of automotive stamping production lines, material presence detection devices are installed to check whether there is material on the trolley. Traditional material presence detection methods directly detect the material using proximity switches. However, when the material has holes or exhibits some deformation, the detection results become unstable. To address the instability of traditional detection methods, a new material presence detection device was designed to achieve stable detection of the material's condition. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, this application provides a novel material presence detection device for a stacking cart. The novel material presence detection device mainly consists of a contact plate, a transmission mechanism, a baffle plate, a proximity switch mounting bracket, and a mounting base. Through contact between the contact plate and the material, utilizing the lever principle, the contact plate presses down, causing the detection baffle plate to move downwards, and the tail end automatically tilts up. The proximity switch determines the presence of material by detecting the baffle plate on the top plate. When there is no material, because the tail end is designed to be heavier than the front end, gravity will tilt the front end up, and the proximity switch will not detect the baffle plate, thus determining that there is no material.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a novel material detection device for a stacking cart, comprising a loading cart, wherein the loading cart has an internal detection mechanism, the detection mechanism including:

[0007] Detection baffle;

[0008] A set of first sensors, the set of first sensors being disposed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle;

[0009] The second fixing rod is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the detection baffle;

[0010] The contact plate is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod.

[0011] Preferably, a set of the first sensors;

[0012] A set of mounting brackets, wherein the set of mounting brackets is mounted on the outer wall of a set of first sensors;

[0013] A set of fixing blocks, wherein the set of fixing blocks is installed on one side of the outer wall of a set of first sensors;

[0014] Mounting bracket, which is fixedly mounted on both sides of the outer wall of a set of fixing blocks.

[0015] Preferably, a mounting bracket;

[0016] A set of bearings, wherein the set of bearings is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the mounting bracket;

[0017] A shaft, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of a set of bearings.

[0018] Preferably, the shaft;

[0019] A shaft, wherein a contact plate is fixedly connected to the shaft;

[0020] A baffle, wherein the baffle is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the contact plate;

[0021] A set of second sensors is fixedly installed on both sides of the inner surface wall of the contact plate.

[0022] Preferably, a contact plate;

[0023] A fixing plate is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the contact plate;

[0024] Mounting block, the mounting block is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the fixing plate;

[0025] A connecting rod, which is installed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting block;

[0026] A weighted ball, which is connected to a connecting rod.

[0027] Preferably, one set of the mounting brackets;

[0028] A base, which is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of a set of mounting brackets;

[0029] A base plate, which is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the base;

[0030] The bracket is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate.

[0031] Preferably, the bracket;

[0032] A set of sleeves, wherein the set of sleeves is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bracket;

[0033] A set of rotating shafts, the set of rotating shafts being rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bracket and installed between a set of sleeves;

[0034] A support rod, which is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of a set of rotating shafts;

[0035] The first loading plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support rod.

[0036] Preferably, the set of sleeves;

[0037] A set of first fixing rods is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of a set of sleeves;

[0038] A control box, which is mounted on one side of the outer wall of a set of first fixed rods;

[0039] A set of pulleys is attached to one side of the outer wall of the base plate.

[0040] In some possible embodiments, the novel material detection device for a stacking cart provided in this application has all the beneficial effects of the fastener, which will not be repeated here.

[0041] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application includes at least the following technical effects:

[0042] 1. In this utility model, a set of first sensors are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle to detect the presence of the detection baffle; a contact plate is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod to contact external components and transmit contact information to the detection baffle through the second fixing rod, thus cooperating with the first sensors to complete the detection work; a set of second sensors are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the contact plate to sense the relevant state of the inner side of the contact plate and cooperate with the first sensor components to complete the detection work.

[0043] 2. In this utility model, a set of rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bracket and are located between a set of sleeves, which can achieve angle adjustment by means of rotation characteristics; the support rod is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the set of rotating shafts and can change position with the rotation of the shafts to provide support for the first loading plate; the first loading plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support rod and can carry the item to be tested, and complete the testing work in conjunction with the overall structure.

[0044] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0046] Figure 1 This utility model provides a perspective view of the loading trolley and the detection mechanism in a novel material detection device for a stacking cart;

[0047] Figure 2 This utility model proposes a novel material detection device for a stacking cart. Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the testing institution in the image;

[0048] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a novel material detection device for a stacking cart. Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the testing institution in the image;

[0049] Figure 4 This utility model proposes a novel material detection device for a stacking cart. Figure 1 A 3D view of the loading trolley.

[0050] Figure label:

[0051] 100. Loading trolley; 101. Support frame; 102. Base plate; 103. Pulley; 104. Sleeve; 105. Rotating shaft; 106. Support rod; 107. First loading plate; 108. First fixing rod; 109. Control box;

[0052] 200. Detection mechanism; 201. Base; 202. Mounting bracket; 203. Shaft; 204. Bearing; 205. Fixing plate; 206. Contact plate; 207. Baffle; 208. Second fixing rod; 209. Detection baffle; 210. Fixing block; 211. Mounting bracket; 212. First sensor; 213. Second sensor; 214. Mounting block; 215. Connecting rod; 216. Weight ball. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0054] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 12. Figure 4This application provides a novel material detection device for a stacking cart, comprising a loading trolley 100, an internal detection mechanism 200, and the detection mechanism 200 including: a detection baffle 209; a set of first sensors 212 disposed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle 209; a second fixing rod 208 fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the detection baffle 209; and a contact plate 206 fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod 208.

[0056] In this embodiment, a set of first sensors 212 are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle 209, a second fixing rod 208 is fixed on one side of the outer wall of the detection baffle 209, and a contact plate 206 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod 208.

[0057] In actual operation, a set of first sensors 212 are installed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle 209, which can detect and monitor the presence of the detection baffle 209; the contact plate 206 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod 208, which can contact external components and transmit contact information to the detection baffle 209 through the second fixing rod 208, and cooperate with the first sensors 212 to complete the detection work.

[0058] In some embodiments, a set of first sensors 212; a set of mounting brackets 211, the set of mounting brackets 211 being mounted on the outer wall of the set of first sensors 212; a set of fixing blocks 210, the set of fixing blocks 210 being mounted on one side of the outer wall of the set of first sensors 212; and a mounting frame 202, the mounting frame 202 being fixedly mounted on both sides of the outer wall of the set of fixing blocks 210.

[0059] In this embodiment, a set of first sensors 212 serves as the core sensing component. A set of mounting brackets 211 is installed on the outer wall of the first sensors 212. These mounting brackets 211 provide stable mounting and fixation for the first sensors 212, ensuring that the detection accuracy is not affected by positional displacement during the sensing process. A set of fixing blocks 210 are installed on one side of the outer wall of the first sensors 212, which can further strengthen the mounting structure of the first sensors 212 and enhance the overall stability. The mounting bracket 202 is fixedly installed on both sides of the outer wall of the fixing blocks 210, providing basic support for the entire sensing assembly, so that each component maintains a relatively stable positional relationship during the detection process, ensuring the smooth progress of the detection work.

[0060] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 202 includes a set of bearings 204 fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the mounting bracket 202, and a shaft 203 rotatably connected to the inner wall of the set of bearings 204.

[0061] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 202 serves as a basic support structure, and a set of bearings 204 are fixedly installed on one side of its outer wall. These bearings 204 can provide stable support and guidance for the rotation of the shaft 203. The shaft 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the set of bearings 204, and can rotate flexibly by means of the rotation characteristics of the bearings 204, thereby meeting the movement requirements of related components during the testing process and ensuring the smooth operation of the testing.

[0062] In some embodiments, a shaft 203 is fixedly connected to a contact plate 206; a baffle 207 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the contact plate 206; and a set of second sensors 213 are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the contact plate 206.

[0063] In this embodiment, the shaft 203 can rotate flexibly with the support of the bearing 204. It is fixedly connected to the contact plate 206 and can drive the contact plate 206 to move synchronously. The baffle 207 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the contact plate 206 and can play a certain role in limiting and protecting the contact plate 206. A set of second sensors 213 are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner wall of the contact plate 206 and can sense the relevant state of the inner side of the contact plate 206, and cooperate with other components to complete the detection work.

[0064] In some embodiments, a contact plate 206; a fixing plate 205, the fixing plate 205 being fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the contact plate 206; a mounting block 214, the mounting block 214 being fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the fixing plate 205; a connecting rod 215, the connecting rod 215 being installed on one side of the outer wall of the mounting block 214; and a weight ball 216, the weight ball 216 being connected to the connecting rod 215.

[0065] In this embodiment, the weight ball 216 is connected to the connecting rod 215. By its own weight, it can provide a continuous gravitational force to the contact plate 206, which helps the contact plate 206 maintain a stable state during the detection process and ensures the accuracy of the detection.

[0066] In some embodiments, a set of mounting brackets 202; a base 201, the base 201 being fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the set of mounting brackets 202; a base plate 102, the base plate 102 being fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the base 201; and a bracket 101, the bracket 101 being fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate 102.

[0067] In this embodiment, the base plate 102 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the base 201, serving as a more basic load-bearing structure to further expand the support area and improve overall stability; the bracket 101 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate 102, which can provide auxiliary support and positioning for related components, ensuring the structural stability of the entire testing mechanism during operation.

[0068] In some embodiments, a bracket 101 includes: a set of sleeves 104 fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bracket 101; a set of rotating shafts 105 rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bracket 101 and installed between the sleeves 104; a support rod 106 fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the set of rotating shafts 105; and a first carrying plate 107 fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support rod 106.

[0069] In this embodiment, a set of rotating shafts 105 are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bracket 101 and are located between a set of sleeves 104, enabling angle adjustment through rotational characteristics; a support rod 106 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the set of rotating shafts 105, and can change position with the rotation of the rotating shafts 105 to provide support for the first carrying plate 107; the first carrying plate 107 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support rod 106, and can carry the item to be tested, thus completing the testing work in conjunction with the overall structure.

[0070] In some embodiments, a set of sleeves 104; a set of first fixing rods 108, the set of first fixing rods 108 being fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the set of sleeves 104; a control box 109, the control box 109 being installed on one side of the outer wall of the set of first fixing rods 108; and a set of pulleys 103, the set of pulleys 103 being connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate 102.

[0071] In this embodiment, a set of pulleys 103 are connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate 102, which allows the loading trolley 100 to move flexibly, making it convenient to switch between different working positions and improving the ease of operation.

[0072] Working principle: After the device is installed, it is placed on the required working surface. When material is placed on the loading trolley 100 and approaches the detection baffle 209, the material triggers the first sensors 212 on both sides of the detection baffle 209. A set of first sensors 212 are fixedly installed through the mounting bracket 211, fixing block 210, and mounting frame 202. At this time, the first sensors 212 detect the position information of the material, indicating that the material has approached the detection area. As the material continues to approach, it pushes the detection baffle 209, which drives the contact plate 206 to move through the second fixing rod 208. A shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the contact plate 206, and the shaft 203 rotates on the mounting frame 202 through the bearing 204, allowing the contact plate 206 to rotate flexibly. During the movement of the contact plate 206, the baffle 207 installed on one side of its outer wall prevents the material from excessively squeezing the contact plate 206. Simultaneously, the second sensors 213 on both sides of the inner wall of the contact plate 206 are triggered, further confirming that the material has made contact with the contact plate 206. When the contact plate 206 is pushed, the fixing plate 205 and the mounting block 214 fixed on one side of the outer wall of the contact plate 206 also move, thereby driving the connecting rod 215 and the weight ball 216 connected to the connecting rod 215. The approximate weight information of the material can be detected by the movement amplitude and positional changes of the weight ball 216, thereby determining whether the material meets the feeding requirements. The first sensor 212, the second sensor 213, and the sensors related to the weight ball 216 transmit the detected signals to the control box 109. The control box 109 is connected to the sleeve 104 via a set of first fixing rods 108 and is in a suitable installation position. After receiving the signals, the control box 109 analyzes and processes information such as the material's position, contact status, and weight. The control box 109 can control the subsequent actions of the loading trolley 100. For example, if the material position is detected to be correct and the weight is appropriate, the control box 109 can control the loading trolley 100 to perform subsequent stacking operations. If the material is detected to be non-compliant, an alarm will be issued to prompt the operator to handle the situation. The sleeve 104, rotating shaft 105, support rod 106, and other components on the bracket 101 constitute the support structure of the first carrying plate 107. When the material is detected to meet the loading requirements, the first carrying plate 107 can be adjusted to a certain angle by rotating the rotating shaft 105 within the sleeve 104 to better receive the material, assist the loading operation, and transport the material to the designated stacking position. Throughout the process, pulley 103 can assist the device in adjusting its position when necessary, making the feeding operation more flexible and convenient. When the material approaches the detection baffle 209, it triggers the first sensors 212 on both sides of the detection baffle 209. A set of first sensors 212 are fixedly installed by mounting bracket 211, fixing block 210, and mounting frame 202. At this time, the first sensors 212 detect the position information of the material, indicating that the material has approached the detection area.As the material continues to approach, it pushes the detection baffle 209, which in turn moves the contact plate 206 via the second fixed rod 208. A shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the contact plate 206, and the shaft 203 rotates on the mounting bracket 202 via a bearing 204, allowing the contact plate 206 to rotate freely. During the movement of the contact plate 206, a baffle 207 installed on one side of its outer wall prevents excessive material pressure on the contact plate 206. Simultaneously, the second sensors 213 on both sides of the inner wall of the contact plate 206 are triggered, further confirming that the material has made contact with the contact plate 206. When the contact plate 206 is pushed, the fixed plate 205 and mounting block 214 fixed on one side of the outer wall of the contact plate 206 also move, thereby driving the connecting rod 215 and the weight ball 216 connected to the connecting rod 215. By observing the movement and position changes of the weight ball 216, the approximate weight information of the material can be detected, thereby determining whether the material meets the feeding requirements. The sensors associated with the first sensor 212, the second sensor 213, and the weight detection ball 216 transmit the detected signals to the control box 109. The control box 109 is connected to the sleeve 104 via a set of first fixing rods 108 and is positioned appropriately. After receiving the signals, the control box 109 analyzes and processes information such as the material's position, contact status, and weight. The control box 109 can control the subsequent actions of the loading trolley 100. For example, if the material's position and weight are detected as correct, the control box 109 controls the loading trolley 100 to perform subsequent stacking operations; if the material does not meet the requirements, an alarm is issued to prompt the operator to handle the situation. The sleeve 104, rotating shaft 105, support rod 106, and other components on the bracket 101 constitute the support structure of the first carrying plate 107. When the material is detected to meet the loading requirements, the first carrying plate 107 can be adjusted by a certain angle through the rotation of the rotating shaft 105 within the sleeve 104 to better support the material, assisting the loading operation and transporting the material to the designated stacking position. Throughout the process, pulley 103 can assist the device in adjusting its position when necessary, making the feeding operation more flexible and convenient.

[0073] In this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0074] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0075] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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. The term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0076] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0078] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart, comprising a loading trolley (100), characterized in that, The loading trolley (100) is equipped with a detection mechanism (200), which includes: Detection baffle (209); A set of first sensors (212) are disposed on both sides of the outer wall of the detection baffle (209); The second fixing rod (208) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the detection baffle (209); Contact plate (206), which is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the second fixing rod (208).

2. The novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A set of the first sensor (212); A set of mounting brackets (211) are mounted on the outer wall of a set of first sensors (212); A set of fixing blocks (210) are installed on one side of the outer wall of a set of first sensors (212); Mounting bracket (202) is fixedly mounted on both sides of the outer wall of a set of fixing blocks (210).

3. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 2, characterized in that, Mounting bracket (202); A set of bearings (204) is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the mounting bracket (202); Shaft (203), which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of a set of bearings (204).

4. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shaft (203); Shaft (203), wherein a contact plate (206) is fixedly connected to the shaft (203); A baffle (207) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the contact plate (206); A set of second sensors (213) are fixedly installed on both sides of the inner surface wall of the contact plate (206).

5. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: Contact plate (206); A fixing plate (205) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the contact plate (206); Mounting block (214), which is fixedly mounted on one side of the outer wall of the fixing plate (205); A connecting rod (215) is mounted on one side of the outer wall of the mounting block (214); A weight ball (216) is connected to a connecting rod (215).

6. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 5, characterized in that: A set of the aforementioned mounting brackets (202); A base (201) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of a set of mounting brackets (202); A base plate (102) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer wall of the base (201); A bracket (101) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate (102).

7. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bracket (101); A set of sleeves (104) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bracket (101); A set of rotating shafts (105) are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bracket (101) and installed between a set of sleeves (104); Support rod (106), the support rod (106) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of a set of rotating shafts (105); The first loading plate (107) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the support rod (106).

8. A novel material detection device for a stacking cart according to claim 7, characterized in that: The set of sleeves (104); A set of first fixing rods (108) are fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of a set of sleeves (104); A control box (109) is mounted on one side of the outer wall of a set of first fixing rods (108); A set of pulleys (103) is connected to one side of the outer wall of the base plate (102).

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