A shuttle for automatically loading and unloading sleeves from a storage library

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic logistics warehousing technical field discloses a kind of for the automatic sleeve and storage library interaction's shuttle vehicle, the shuttle vehicle includes frame, at least one core shaft is fixedly connected in frame, the axis of core shaft is obliquely arranged with horizontal plane.The bottom of core shaft is fixedly connected with protective pad, frame is also fixedly connected with the support plate of the core shaft bottom setting adjacent to it.The utility model passes through inclined core shaft, make sleeve after sleeving can rely on self weight and slide to the bottom of core shaft, and by protective pad buffering, by support plate limiting.The scheme solves the problem that sleeve is damaged easily when existing shuttle vehicle is fed, has the beneficial effect of simple structure, realizes the passive fast positioning of sleeve, safe and reliable, and interactive efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated logistics warehousing technology, and in particular to a shuttle vehicle for automatic interaction between loading and unloading sleeves and storage warehouses. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production and warehousing processes, such as textiles, films, and papermaking, cylindrical sleeves are a common material carrier. Their automated, high-density storage and efficient, safe transfer are key to improving overall production efficiency. Shuttle cars, as core equipment in automated logistics systems, are widely used for the automated handling of materials between production lines and storage locations.

[0003] Currently, when sleeves need to be moved onto a shuttle, external loading mechanisms such as robotic arms are typically used. Most existing shuttles use horizontally positioned mandrels or platforms to support the sleeves. After the robotic arm places the sleeve onto the horizontal mandrel, to ensure the sleeve's stability during transport and prevent it from slipping or falling off, the robotic arm must also perform an additional "pushing" motion to precisely push the sleeve to the root of the mandrel or a designated limit position.

[0004] This "pushing" process places high demands on the automation system. It requires not only a robotic arm with high-precision motion control to ensure accurate placement of the push, but also a complex force sensing and control system to prevent damage to the sleeve end face or shuttle structure due to excessive pushing force. This undoubtedly increases the structural complexity, control difficulty, and equipment cost of the external loading mechanism, while also reducing the reliability and efficiency of the entire loading process. It also makes the interaction between the shuttle and the loading mechanism less convenient and efficient. Therefore, a shuttle for automatic sleeve loading and unloading and interaction with the storage bin is proposed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the existing technology of shuttle cars used for automatic loading and unloading of sleeves and storage bins, which require secondary pushing and positioning by external mechanisms during loading, resulting in a complex interaction process and low reliability, this utility model aims to provide a shuttle car with an improved structure that can effectively solve the above problems for automatic loading and unloading of sleeves and storage bins.

[0006] This utility model provides a shuttle for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and storage bins, comprising: a frame; and at least one spindle, a protective pad, and a support plate fixedly connected to the frame.

[0007] The axis of the mandrel is inclined at a preset acute angle to the horizontal plane.

[0008] Furthermore, the protective pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mandrel, and the support plate is also fixedly connected to the frame. The position of the support plate is adjacent to the bottom of the mandrel. With this combination, after the sleeve is fitted onto the inclined mandrel, it can automatically slide to the bottom of the mandrel by gravity, be buffered by the protective pad, and finally be limited by the support plate.

[0009] Preferably, there are multiple mandrels, and the multiple mandrels are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the frame.

[0010] Preferably, the frame includes a first support frame and a second support frame arranged parallel to each other at intervals.

[0011] Preferably, the mandrel is disposed between the first support frame and the second support frame.

[0012] Preferably, the support plate is fixedly connected between the first support frame and the second support frame.

[0013] Preferably, the shuttle further includes a first roller assembly and a second roller assembly, the first roller assembly being fixedly connected to the bottom of the first support frame, and the second roller assembly being fixedly connected to the bottom of the second support frame.

[0014] Preferably, the outer diameter of the mandrel is configured to form a clearance fit with the inner hole of the sleeve to be stored.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model solves the problem in the prior art that the sleeve requires additional power equipment for positioning, the process is complicated, and the sleeve is easily damaged by collision. By setting the mandrel at an angle on the frame and setting a protective pad and a support plate at the bottom of the mandrel, the present invention achieves the technical effect that the sleeve can achieve passive automatic positioning by using its own gravity, the process is simple and reliable, and the sleeve is effectively protected from damage.

[0017] 2. This utility model integrates the inclined mandrel, protective pad and support plate and other structures on a shuttle with roller assembly, and arranges multiple mandrels in an array. This solves the problems of the existing sleeve storage method being scattered, occupying a large area, and difficult to achieve automated transfer and high-density storage. It achieves the technical effects of compact structure, high storage density, easy docking and interaction with automated storage system, and efficient automated transfer and stacked storage of sleeves.

[0018] 3. This utility model achieves automatic sliding and precise positioning of the sleeve by adopting a purely mechanical structure, which solves the problems of complex structure, numerous driving and sensing elements, high failure rate and high maintenance cost of existing automated positioning devices. It achieves the technical effect of simple overall structure, high operational reliability, low energy consumption and significantly reduced maintenance cost. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a shuttle for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and a storage container, as proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first support frame structure of a shuttle car for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and storage bins, as proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of the first support frame of a shuttle car for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and storage bins, as proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the second support frame of a shuttle car for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and storage bins, as proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sleeve structure of a shuttle car for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage unit, as proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the spindle structure of a shuttle car for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage unit, as proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Legend:

[0026] 1. First support frame; 101. Second support frame; 2. First roller assembly; 201. Second roller assembly; 3. Protective pad; 4. Support plate; 5. Sleeve; 6. Mandrel. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] Example:

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container includes a frame consisting of a first support frame 1 and a second support frame 101 arranged parallel to each other. A first roller assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first support frame 1, and a second roller assembly 201 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second support frame 101. The first roller assembly 2 and the second roller assembly 201 are used to drive the entire shuttle. At least one spindle 6 is fixedly connected between the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101. The axis of the spindle 6 is inclined at a preset acute angle to the horizontal plane, so that one end of the spindle 6 is higher than the other end. At the bottom of the spindle 6, i.e., at its lower position... At one end, a protective pad 3 is fixedly connected. The protective pad 3 is made of elastic materials such as rubber or polyurethane. A support plate 4 is also fixedly connected to the frame. The support plate 4 is located near the bottom of the spindle 6 and is fixedly connected between the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101. The position of the support plate 4 corresponds to the position of the protective pad 3. It is used to provide final limiting support for the sleeve 5 that slides down along the spindle 6. When a hollow sleeve 5 is fitted onto the spindle 6, the sleeve 5 will slide along the inclined axis of the spindle 6 towards its bottom due to its own weight until its end face contacts the protective pad 3 and is buffered. At the same time, its body or end face is limited by the support plate 4, thereby achieving stable and accurate positioning.

[0030] To further optimize storage density and structural stability, the core of the technical solution in this embodiment is to design the frame as a double-frame structure and integrate and arrange multiple sets of sleeve 5 bearing units on this structure, thereby forming a high-efficiency storage and transfer platform.

[0031] In this embodiment, there are multiple mandrels 6, which are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the frame. This array layout allows a single shuttle to transport multiple sleeves 5 at one time, greatly improving work efficiency. To securely install these parallel mandrels 6, the frame specifically includes a first support frame 1 and a second support frame 101. The first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101 are arranged parallel to each other and together constitute the main load-bearing structure of the shuttle. Each mandrel 6 spans between the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101, and one end is fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101 by welding or bolting. Similarly, the support plate 4 is also arranged horizontally, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101 respectively. This connection method not only provides stable support and limit for the mandrels 6 and sleeves 5, but also enhances the structural rigidity and overall stability between the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101, ensuring the reliability of the shuttle during heavy-load movement.

[0032] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention may further include the following preferred technical solutions:

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, to achieve the shuttle's mobility function, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shuttle also includes a first roller assembly 2 and a second roller assembly 201. The first roller assembly 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first support frame 1 by bolts or welding, and the second roller assembly 201 is also fixedly connected to the bottom of the second support frame 101 by bolts or welding. The specific structure of the first roller assembly 2 and the second roller assembly 201 can be guide wheels or casters, used to support and guide the entire shuttle to run smoothly on a preset track or flat ground.

[0034] As another preferred embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 To ensure that the sleeve 5 can slide smoothly along the mandrel 6, the outer diameter of the mandrel 6 is configured to form a clearance fit with the inner hole of the sleeve 5 to be stored. That is, the inner diameter of the sleeve 5 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the mandrel 6. This dimensional relationship that forms a clearance fit ensures that there is sufficient sliding clearance between the two, avoiding jamming and thus ensuring that the sleeve 5 can reliably and automatically slide to the bottom of the mandrel 6 under the action of gravity.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model for an automatic shuttle car that interacts with the storage bin and the upper and lower sleeves is as follows:

[0036] When storing or transferring sleeves 5, the first roller assembly 2 and the second roller assembly 201 installed at the bottom of the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101 drive the entire shuttle to the designated loading station. At this time, one or more sleeves 5 are sequentially placed on the mandrels 6 arranged in parallel by the external loading mechanism.

[0037] Since the axis of each mandrel 6 is inclined at a preset acute angle to the horizontal plane, the sleeve 5, when fitted onto the mandrel 6, will automatically slide along the outer circumference of the mandrel 6 towards its lower bottom position under its own gravity. When it slides to the bottom of the mandrel 6, the end face of the sleeve 5 will contact the protective pad 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the mandrel 6. The protective pad 3 uses its own elasticity to buffer the impact of the sleeve 5 sliding down, thereby effectively preventing the end face of the sleeve 5 from being damaged by hard collision. At the same time, the support plate 4 fixedly connected between the first support frame 1 and the second support frame 101 will reliably limit the sleeve 5 that has reached the bottom, ensuring that it finally stops in the preset stable position. The whole process is fully automated, without any additional power drive or complex control system, realizing the passive, fast and safe automatic positioning of the sleeve 5.

[0038] Once all the sleeves 5 are loaded onto all the spindles 6, the shuttle can smoothly move to the designated storage location in the storage warehouse under the drive of the first roller assembly 2 and the second roller assembly 201 to carry out the next storage or interaction operation.

Claims

1. A shuttle for automatic interaction between upper and lower sleeves and a storage container, comprising a frame on which at least one spindle (6) is fixedly connected; Its features are, The axis of the mandrel (6) is inclined at a preset acute angle to the horizontal plane; The bottom of the mandrel (6) is fixedly connected to a protective pad (3); A support plate (4) is also fixedly connected to the frame. The support plate (4) is located near the bottom of the spindle (6) and is used to limit the sleeve (5) that slides down along the spindle (6).

2. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of mandrels (6) is multiple, and the multiple mandrels (6) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the frame.

3. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first support frame (1) and a second support frame (101) arranged parallel to each other at intervals.

4. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mandrel (6) is disposed between the first support frame (1) and the second support frame (101).

5. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support plate (4) is fixedly connected between the first support frame (1) and the second support frame (101).

6. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a first roller assembly (2) and a second roller assembly (201).

7. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first roller assembly (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first support frame (1), and the second roller assembly (201) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second support frame (101).

8. The shuttle for automatic interaction between the upper and lower sleeves and the storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the mandrel (6) is configured to form a clearance fit with the inner hole of the sleeve (5) to be stored.

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