A cross rail mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cross rail mechanisms, including transversely arranged main rail mechanism, longitudinally arranged fixed section auxiliary rail mechanism and longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism;Transversely arranged main rail mechanism includes two interval and parallel arrangement main rails on the same plane;Longitudinally arranged fixed section auxiliary rail mechanism is arranged between two main rails, and fixed section auxiliary rail mechanism includes two interval and parallel arrangement fixed section auxiliary rail on the same plane;Longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism is arranged on the outside of main rail mechanism, and telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism includes two interval and parallel arrangement telescopic auxiliary rail on the same plane, and one telescopic auxiliary rail corresponds one fixed section auxiliary rail;When railcar runs on main rail, two telescopic auxiliary rails retract away from main rail;When railcar needs to run to auxiliary rail, two telescopic auxiliary rails extend and butt with main rail, and main rail and auxiliary rail complete intersection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a cross-rail mechanism, belonging to the field of automated logistics transportation. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent manufacturing, e-commerce, and modern logistics, increasingly higher demands are being placed on the efficiency, flexibility, and automation of warehousing and material handling systems. RGVs (Rail Vehicles), as automated material handling equipment that runs on fixed tracks, are widely used in automated warehouses, production line loading and unloading, sorting and conveying processes due to their advantages such as high operating speed, precise positioning, strong load-bearing capacity, and simple and reliable control system. They form a key logistics link connecting various process nodes.

[0003] Existing RGV drives are mostly high-precision gear drives, with racks fixed to the side of the track. When the track crosses, there will be interference between the vehicle drive gear and the crossing track. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a cross-rail mechanism. When the RGV is running normally on the main rail, the cross auxiliary rail retracts to avoid the RGV drive gear. When it is necessary to move to the auxiliary rail, the cross auxiliary rail extends to engage.

[0005] This utility model is achieved according to the following technical solution: A cross-rail mechanism, comprising: The transversely arranged main rail mechanism includes two spaced and parallel main rails located on the same plane; The longitudinally arranged fixed auxiliary rail mechanism is located between two main rails. The fixed auxiliary rail mechanism includes two spaced and parallel fixed auxiliary rails located on the same plane. The longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism is located outside the main rail mechanism. The telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism includes two telescopic auxiliary rails that are spaced apart and arranged in parallel on the same plane, and one telescopic auxiliary rail corresponds to one fixed section of auxiliary rail. When the railcar is running on the main rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails retract away from the main rail. When the railcar needs to run towards the auxiliary rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails extend and connect with the main rail, and the main rail and auxiliary rail complete the intersection.

[0006] In some embodiments, the main rail mechanism further includes a rack fixed to the side of the main rail.

[0007] In some embodiments, the main rail mechanism further includes multiple rail fixing components; each rail fixing component includes a rail pressure plate and a rail mounting seat, the multiple rail mounting seats are fixed at intervals along the length direction of the main rail on the foundation below the main rail, and the main rail sits on the multiple rail mounting seats; each rail mounting seat is equipped with two rail pressure plates, the two rail pressure plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width direction of the main rail, the front half of the rail pressure plate presses on the main rail, and the rear half of the rail pressure plate is fixed to the rail mounting seat by fasteners.

[0008] In some embodiments, the telescopic auxiliary rail includes: The base is fixed to the foundation; A movable slide is positioned directly above the base; The track is fixed at the middle part of the width direction of the movable slide, and the track extends along the length direction of the movable slide; A sliding mechanism is connected between the base and the movable slide, allowing the movable slide to move on the base, thereby moving away from or towards the main rail; A telescopic component is connected between the base and the movable slide. The telescopic movement of the component drives the movable slide to move on the base.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base includes multiple mounting plates and a main frame fixed to the multiple mounting plates; each side of the main frame is provided with a symmetrically arranged guide rail, which extends along the length of the main frame; the bottom surface of the movable slide has multiple slider seats that extend along its length and are spaced apart in the area directly above the guide rail, and each slider seat is equipped with a slider that is engaged with the guide rail; all sliders, slider seats and two guide rails constitute the sliding mechanism.

[0010] In some embodiments, the base includes multiple mounting plates and a main frame fixed on the multiple mounting plates, the multiple mounting plates being arranged at intervals along the length of the main frame; the mounting plates are adjustable mechanisms used to adjust the vertical position of the main frame, thereby adjusting the position of the track, so that the top surface of the track and the top surface of the fixed section auxiliary track are on the same horizontal plane.

[0011] In some embodiments, the mounting plate includes: Two adjustment plates are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the width direction of the main frame; The base plate is located directly below the two adjusting plates and is fixed to the foundation; Two adjustment components are connected between the adjustment plate and the base plate, respectively. The adjustment components are used to move the main frame up and down, and after the position of the main frame is adjusted, they fix the adjustment plate and the base plate together.

[0012] In some embodiments, the adjusting plate is provided with a threaded hole I, and the base plate is provided with a threaded hole II arranged coaxially with the threaded hole I, wherein the inner diameter of the threaded hole II is smaller than the inner diameter of the threaded hole I; the adjusting component includes: A hollow set screw is screwed into threaded hole I, forming a helical pair between them. The bottom surface of the set screw rests on the base plate, and the adjustment plate moves up and down by rotating the set screw. The locking nut is installed on the set screw located above the adjusting plate. Tightening the locking nut secures the set screw and prevents it from rotating circumferentially. After inserting the bolt into the set screw, tighten it into the threaded hole II to secure the adjusting plate and the base plate together.

[0013] In some embodiments, a pneumatic pin assembly is installed between the base and the movable slide. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly passes through the positioning hole on the movable slide to fix the base and the movable slide. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly disengages from the positioning hole on the movable slide to release the fixation between the base and the movable slide.

[0014] In some embodiments, the telescopic component is a drive cylinder, the cylinder body of which is fixed on the base, and the telescopic rod of which is hinged to the movable slide.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model provides a cross-shaped rail mechanism, which divides the auxiliary rail into a fixed section and a telescopic auxiliary rail. When the RGV runs on the main rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails retract away from the main rail; when the railcar needs to run on the auxiliary rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails extend and connect with the main rail, and the main rail and auxiliary rails complete the intersection. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0017] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a cross-rail mechanism according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a cross-rail mechanism according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is an overall schematic diagram of the telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism of this utility model; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjusting component of this utility model.

[0018] Attached diagram labels: 1. Telescopic auxiliary rail, 2. Fixed section auxiliary rail, 3. Main rail, 4. Rack, 5. Rail pressure plate, 6. Rail mounting base; 1-1. Moving slide, 1-2. Track, 1-3. Main frame, 1-4. Mounting plate, 1-5. Slider, 1-6. Slider seat, 1-7. Adjusting component, 1-8. Guide rail, 1-9. Drive cylinder, 1-10. Pneumatic pin assembly; 1-4-1. Base plate, 1-4-2. Adjusting plate, 1-7-1. Set screw, 1-7-2. Locking nut, 1-7-3. Bolt.

[0019] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figure 1As shown, a cross-shaped rail mechanism includes a transversely arranged main rail mechanism, a longitudinally arranged fixed auxiliary rail mechanism, and a longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism. The transversely arranged main rail mechanism includes two spaced and parallel main rails 3 located on the same plane. The longitudinally arranged fixed auxiliary rail mechanism is arranged between the two main rails 3, and includes two spaced and parallel fixed auxiliary rails 2 located on the same plane. The longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism is arranged outside the main rail mechanism, and includes two spaced and parallel telescopic auxiliary rails 1 located on the same plane, with one telescopic auxiliary rail 1 corresponding to one fixed auxiliary rail 2. When the railcar runs on the main rails 3, the two telescopic auxiliary rails 1 retract away from the main rails 3. When the railcar needs to run towards the auxiliary rails, the two telescopic auxiliary rails 1 extend and connect with the main rails 3, and the main rails and auxiliary rails cross.

[0024] The following provides a further explanation of the specific structure of the main rail mechanism described above.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the main rail mechanism also includes a rack 4, which is fixed to the side of the main rail 3. The main rail mechanism also includes multiple rail fixing components; the rail fixing components include rail pressure plates 5 and rail mounting seats 6. Multiple rail mounting seats 6 are fixed at intervals along the length direction of the main rail 3 on the foundation below the main rail 3, and the main rail 3 sits on multiple rail mounting seats 6; each rail mounting seat 6 is equipped with two rail pressure plates 5, and the two rail pressure plates 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width direction of the main rail 3. The front half of the rail pressure plate 5 presses on the main rail 3, and the rear half of the rail pressure plate 5 is fixed to the rail mounting seat 6 by fasteners.

[0026] The following provides a further explanation of the specific structure of the aforementioned telescopic auxiliary rail.

[0027] like Figure 3 As shown, the telescopic auxiliary rail 1 includes a base, a movable slide 1-1, a track 1-8, a sliding mechanism, and a telescopic component; the base is fixed on the foundation; the movable slide 1-1 is arranged directly above the base; the track 1-8 is fixed at the middle part of the width direction of the movable slide 1-1, and the track 1-2 extends along the length direction of the movable slide 1-1; the sliding mechanism is connected between the base and the movable slide 1-1, so that the movable slide 1-1 can move on the base, thereby moving away from or closer to the main rail 3; the telescopic component is connected between the base and the movable slide 1-1, and the telescopic movement of the telescopic component drives the movable slide 1-1 to move on the base.

[0028] Further options, such as Figure 3As shown, the base includes multiple mounting plates 1-4 and a main frame 1-3 fixed on the mounting plates 1-4; a symmetrically arranged guide rail 1-8 is provided on each side of the main frame 1-3 in the width direction, and the guide rail 1-8 extends along the length direction of the main frame 1-3; the bottom surface of the movable slide plate 1-1 has multiple slider seats 1-6 that extend along its length direction and are arranged at intervals in the area directly above the guide rail 1-8, and each slider seat 1-6 is equipped with a slider 1-5, which is engaged with the guide rail 1-8; all sliders 1-5, slider seats 1-6 and two guide rails 1-8 constitute a sliding mechanism.

[0029] Further options, such as Figure 3 As shown, the base includes multiple mounting plates 1-4 and a main frame 1-3 fixed on the multiple mounting plates 1-4. The multiple mounting plates 1-4 are arranged at intervals along the length of the main frame 1-3. The mounting plates 1-4 are adjustable mechanisms used to adjust the vertical position of the main frame 1-3, thereby adjusting the position of the track 1-2 so that the top surface of the track 1-2 and the top surface of the fixed section auxiliary track 2 are on the same horizontal plane.

[0030] The following provides a further explanation of the specific structure of the mounting plate described above.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the mounting plate includes two adjusting plates 1-4-2, a base plate 1-4-1, and two adjusting components. The two adjusting plates 1-4-2 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the main frame 1-3 in the width direction. The base plate 1-4-1 is located directly below the two adjusting plates 1-4-2 and is fixed to the foundation. The two adjusting components are respectively connected between the adjusting plates 1-4-2 and the base plate 1-4-1. The adjusting components are used to move the main frame 1-3 up and down, and after the position of the main frame 1-3 is adjusted, they fix the adjusting plates 1-4-2 and the base plate 1-4-1 together.

[0032] Further options, such as Figure 5 As shown, the adjusting plate 1-4-2 has a threaded hole I, and the base plate 1-4-1 has a threaded hole II arranged coaxially with the threaded hole I. The inner diameter of the threaded hole II is smaller than the inner diameter of the threaded hole I. The adjusting components include a hollow set screw 1-7-1, a locking nut 1-7-2, and a bolt 1-7-3. The set screw 1-7-1 is screwed into the threaded hole I, forming a helical pair between them. The bottom surface of the set screw 1-7-1 rests on the base plate 1-4-1. Rotating the set screw 1-7-1 drives the adjusting plate 1-4-2 to move up and down. The locking nut 1-7-2 is installed on the set screw 1-7-1 located above the adjusting plate 1-4-2. Tightening the locking nut 1-7-2 fixes the set screw 1-7-1 and prevents it from rotating circumferentially. The bolt 1-7-3 passes through the set screw 1-7-1 and is tightened into the threaded hole II, fastening the adjusting plate 1-4-2 and the base plate 1-4-1 together.

[0033] Further options, such as Figure 4 As shown, a pneumatic pin assembly 1-10 is installed between the base and the movable slide 1-1. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly 1-10 passes through the positioning hole on the movable slide 1-1 to fix the base and the movable slide 1-1. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly 1-10 disengages from the positioning hole on the movable slide 1-1 to release the fixation between the base and the movable slide 1-1.

[0034] Further options, such as Figure 4 As shown, the telescopic component is a drive cylinder 1-9. The cylinder body of the drive cylinder 1-9 is fixed on the base, and the telescopic rod of the drive cylinder 1-9 is hinged to the movable slide 1-1.

[0035] In summary, this utility model provides a cross-shaped rail mechanism, which divides the auxiliary rail into a fixed section and a telescopic auxiliary rail. When the RGV is running on the main rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails retract away from the main rail; when the railcar needs to move towards the auxiliary rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails extend and connect with the main rail, and the main rail and auxiliary rails complete the intersection.

[0036] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0037] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features found in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are also within the scope of protection of this invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the embodiments described above, those skilled in the art can use them in combination based on known technical solutions and the technical problems to be solved by this application.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cross-rail mechanism, characterized in that, include: The transversely arranged main rail mechanism includes two spaced and parallel main rails located on the same plane; The longitudinally arranged fixed auxiliary rail mechanism is located between two main rails. The fixed auxiliary rail mechanism includes two spaced and parallel fixed auxiliary rails located on the same plane. The longitudinally arranged telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism is located outside the main rail mechanism. The telescopic auxiliary rail mechanism includes two telescopic auxiliary rails that are spaced apart and arranged in parallel on the same plane, and one telescopic auxiliary rail corresponds to one fixed section of auxiliary rail. When the railcar is running on the main rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails retract away from the main rail. When the railcar needs to run towards the auxiliary rail, the two telescopic auxiliary rails extend and connect with the main rail, and the main rail and auxiliary rail complete the intersection.

2. The cross-rail mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main rail mechanism also includes a rack, which is fixed to the side of the main rail.

3. The cross-rail mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main rail mechanism also includes multiple rail fixing components; each rail fixing component includes a rail pressure plate and a rail mounting seat. Multiple rail mounting seats are fixed at intervals along the length of the main rail on the foundation below the main rail, and the main rail sits on multiple rail mounting seats. Each rail mounting seat is equipped with two rail pressure plates, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width of the main rail. The front half of the rail pressure plate presses against the main rail, and the rear half of the rail pressure plate is fixed to the rail mounting seat by fasteners.

4. The cross-rail mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic auxiliary rail includes: The base is fixed to the foundation; A movable slide is positioned directly above the base; The track is fixed at the middle part of the width direction of the movable slide, and the track extends along the length direction of the movable slide; A sliding mechanism is connected between the base and the movable slide, allowing the movable slide to move on the base, thereby moving away from or towards the main rail; A telescopic component is connected between the base and the movable slide. The telescopic movement of the component drives the movable slide to move on the base.

5. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base includes multiple mounting plates and a main frame fixed on the multiple mounting plates; The main frame has a symmetrically arranged guide rail on each side in the width direction, and the guide rail extends along the length direction of the main frame. The bottom surface of the movable slide has multiple slider seats that extend along its length and are spaced apart in the area directly above the guide rail. Each slider seat is equipped with a slider, which is engaged with the guide rail. All sliders, slider seats and two guide rails constitute the sliding mechanism.

6. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base includes multiple mounting plates and a main frame fixed on the multiple mounting plates, the multiple mounting plates being arranged at intervals along the length of the main frame; The mounting plate is an adjustable mechanism used to adjust the vertical position of the main frame, thereby adjusting the position of the track so that the top surface of the track and the top surface of the fixed auxiliary track are on the same horizontal plane.

7. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate includes: Two adjustment plates are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the width direction of the main frame; The base plate is located directly below the two adjusting plates and is fixed to the foundation; Two adjustment components are connected between the adjustment plate and the base plate, respectively. The adjustment components are used to move the main frame up and down, and after the position of the main frame is adjusted, they fix the adjustment plate and the base plate together.

8. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adjusting plate has a threaded hole I, and the base plate has a threaded hole II arranged coaxially with the threaded hole I, wherein the inner diameter of the threaded hole II is smaller than the inner diameter of the threaded hole I; the adjusting component includes: A hollow set screw is screwed into threaded hole I, forming a helical pair between them. The bottom surface of the set screw rests on the base plate, and the adjustment plate moves up and down by rotating the set screw. The locking nut is installed on the set screw located above the adjusting plate. Tightening the locking nut secures the set screw and prevents it from rotating circumferentially. After inserting the bolt into the set screw, tighten it into the threaded hole II to secure the adjusting plate and the base plate together.

9. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pneumatic pin assembly is installed between the base and the movable slide. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly passes through the positioning hole on the movable slide to fix the base and the movable slide. The pin in the pneumatic pin assembly disengages from the positioning hole on the movable slide to release the fixation between the base and the movable slide.

10. A cross-rail mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The telescopic component is a drive cylinder. The cylinder body of the drive cylinder is fixed on the base, and the telescopic rod of the drive cylinder is hinged to the movable slide.

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