Track docking and conveying device

Abstract

A track docking and conveying device, comprising: a docking component (100) comprising a frame (101), a lifting member (102) mounted on the frame (101), and a rotating member (103) mounted at the upper end of the lifting member (102); a receiving component (200) mounted on the docking component (100) and comprising a receiving housing (201) mounted on the rotating member (103), wherein two symmetrical sets of conveyor belts (202) configured to receive a transport trolley are provided in the receiving housing (201), a framework (203) is further rotationally arranged in the receiving housing (201), and the framework (203) is configured to drive, by means of a connecting rod (206), the lower half of each of the conveyor belts (202) to raise; and an energy storage component (300) provided with two symmetrically distributed output bevel gears (304) that precisely mesh with the two conveyor belts (202), respectively, so as to ensure that regardless of whether the transport trolley enters the receiving housing (201) from the left side or the right side, the kinetic energy of the transport trolley can be smoothly and effectively transmitted by means of toothed belts, and converted into potential energy of the energy storage component (300). The energy storage component (300) realizes unidirectional energy storage by means of a ratchet-and-pawl structure, and the stored energy is released in reverse by means of an unlocking mechanism only when required.

Description

A rail-connected conveyor device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of inclined track gravity energy storage technology, and in particular to a track-connected transmission device. Background Technology

[0002] Inclined track gravity energy storage technology utilizes geographical elevation differences to convert them into gravitational potential energy, and converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through generators and motors, representing an innovative physical energy storage solution. The system architecture comprises three main parts: an upper stack, an inclined track, and a lower stack, along with three key subsystems: a heavy block transportation system, a docking and sorting system, and a loading and unloading stacking system. Addressing the challenges of complex mountainous environments and limited construction space, the heavy block transportation system breaks with traditional designs, employing a separate power scheme and creatively utilizing chain drive technology. Chain drive features a compact structure, high transmission efficiency, and strong adaptability, smoothly and efficiently completing heavy-load, low-speed transfer tasks within confined spaces by pulling a track trolley via a chain. The docking and sorting system integrates multi-dimensional motion mechanisms, including inclined and horizontal track docking, chain drive, and trolley lifting and lateral movement functions, ensuring precise and rapid switching of energy storage blocks between different levels and positions. The loading and unloading stacking system, relying on automated overhead crane equipment and a robust, maintenance-free steel frame structure, achieves efficient, safe loading and unloading and orderly stacking of heavy blocks. In summary, the inclined track gravity energy storage system, through innovation in chain drive technology and intelligent connection, loading and unloading sorting design, greatly improves energy storage efficiency and environmental adaptability, especially in complex terrain and confined space applications, demonstrating its technological leadership and practicality.

[0003] In current inclined track gravity energy storage systems, the connection of trolleys between horizontal tracks presents significant problems. Although each track uses chain drive to independently drive the trolleys, the trolleys experience power interruption during track-to-track switching, requiring additional power from the connecting track to assist their departure. The current design does not utilize the trolleys' inertia, necessitating an additional power unit for each track switch, leading to increased operating costs and reduced energy efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop new connection technologies that utilize trolley inertia and reduce reliance on external power to improve system efficiency and economy. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the above-mentioned rail connection and transmission devices, the present invention is proposed.

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a track-connected conveyor device, which aims to improve system efficiency and economy by utilizing the inertia of the trolley and reducing dependence on external power.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: including a connecting component, including a frame and a lifting component installed on the frame, and a rotating component installed on the upper end of the lifting component;

[0007] A receiving component, which is installed on the connecting component, includes a receiving shell installed on the rotating component. The receiving shell has two symmetrical sets of conveyor belts for receiving the transport trolley. A frame is also rotatably installed inside the receiving shell. The frame is used to drive the lower half of the conveyor belt to lift through a connecting rod.

[0008] The energy storage component is installed inside the receiving component. It includes an energy storage element installed inside the receiving shell. The energy storage element is provided with a ratchet and pawl element to control its unidirectional energy storage. An input bevel gear is provided above the ratchet and pawl element. Two output bevel gears are symmetrically arranged above the input bevel gears. The output bevel gears mesh with the lifting part of the conveyor belt through a rotating rod and a second gear.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, a groove is provided at the center of the receiving shell, the energy storage component is configured as a spring and is engaged in the groove, the ratchet of the ratchet component is inserted into the center of the energy storage component through a locking block at the center of the bottom surface, and the ratchet is provided with ratchet teeth on its side.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the ratchet is disposed on the receiving shell, and a magnetic block is disposed on one side of the ratchet. An electromagnet for pulling the ratchet away from the ratchet is also disposed on the receiving shell.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, an input bevel gear is fixedly connected above the ratchet. The input bevel gear is fixed on the receiving shell by bearings and brackets. The two output bevel gears are a first output bevel gear and a second output bevel gear, respectively. The first output bevel gear is driven by one of the conveyor belts, and the second output bevel gear is driven by the other conveyor belt. The first output bevel gear and the second output bevel gear are symmetrically arranged on the input bevel gear.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the receiving shell is symmetrically provided with two sets of support legs, one set of support legs corresponds to one conveyor belt, and each set of support legs is provided with three legs, wherein two of the support legs are located at both ends of the conveyor belt for mounting the first gears at both ends of the conveyor belt, a toothed belt is provided between the two first gears, a support plate is provided at the upper side of the toothed belt, and the remaining support leg of the same set is located at the midpoint of the conveyor belt.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the output bevel gear is rotatably mounted on the support leg located at the midpoint, a second rotating shaft of the frame is mounted on the support leg, and a torsion spring for restoring the balance of the frame is mounted on the second rotating shaft.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, a connecting rod is provided on the outer wall of the second rotating shaft, and a rotating cylinder is provided at the lower end of the connecting rod. The rotating cylinder is located on the lower surface of the toothed belt of the conveyor belt, and a second gear is provided on the rotating rod to mesh with the toothed belt.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the frame is rectangular and located outside the two sets of conveyor belts, with its front and rear ends close to the front and rear sides of the conveyor belts, respectively.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the lifting component includes a plate mounted on a frame, a hydraulic cylinder mounted below the plate, a guide rod mounted inside the frame, a moving plate that moves up and down along the guide rod, and the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder is mounted below the moving plate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention, the rotating component includes a motor installed below the moving plate, the receiving shell is rotatably disposed above the moving plate, and a through hole is provided in the center of the moving plate, and the output shaft of the motor passes through the moving plate and is fixed to the receiving shell.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This application has two symmetrically distributed output bevel gears that precisely mesh with two conveyor belts respectively, ensuring that regardless of whether the transport trolley enters from the left or right side of the receiving shell, the kinetic energy can be smoothly and effectively transmitted through the toothed belts, and converted into the potential energy of the energy storage component. The energy storage component achieves unidirectional energy storage through a ratchet and ratchet structure, and releases the stored energy in the reverse direction only when needed through an unlocking mechanism, ensuring continuous and efficient operation of the system, significantly improving energy utilization efficiency, and reducing unnecessary downtime. In addition, the linkage, rotating cylinder, and frame structure design of this application can adjust the meshing state of the toothed belt and the second gear in real time according to the actual entry direction and position of the transport trolley, thereby ensuring that the energy storage component can be properly driven to store energy regardless of which side the trolley enters from. The rotating frame, in addition to assisting in the connection, also has the ability to intercept and stop the moving trolley, giving the device strong adaptive connection performance, ensuring that the seamless connection and efficient power transmission of the transport trolley between tracks can be completed stably and flexibly under various working conditions, while achieving efficient recovery and storage of kinetic energy. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the track connection and transmission device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 is a top view of the working structure of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional working structure diagram of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 is a side view of the track connection and transmission device of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the receiving component and the energy storage component of the track connection and transmission device of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the conveyor belt section of the track connection and conveying device of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in Figure 6.

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of Figure 5.

[0028] Figure 9 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B in Figure 8.

[0029] In the diagram: 100, connecting component; 101, frame; 102, lifting component; 102a, plate; 102b, hydraulic cylinder; 102c, Guide rod; 102d, Motion plate; 103, Rotating component; 103a, Motor; 200, Receiving component; 201, Receiving shell; 201a, Groove; 202, Conveyor belt; 202a, First gear; 202b, Toothed belt; 202c, Support plate; 203, Frame; 203a, Second rotating shaft; 204, Support leg; 205, Rotary drum; 206, Connecting rod; 300, Power storage component; 301, Power storage component; 302, Ratchet and ratchet component; 302a, Ratchet; 302b, Racket; 303, Input bevel gear; 304, Output bevel gear; 304a, First output bevel gear; 304b, Second output bevel gear; 305, Rotating rod; 306, Second gear; 307, Electromagnet. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0033] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When detailing the embodiments of the present invention, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not according to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, actual fabrication should include three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Referring to Figures 1-5, a first embodiment of the present invention provides a track-connecting conveyor device, including a connecting component 100, comprising a frame 101 and a lifting component 102 mounted on the frame 101, and a rotating component 103 mounted on the upper end of the lifting component 102; and a receiving component 200 mounted on the connecting component 100, comprising a receiving shell 201 mounted on the rotating component 103, wherein two symmetrical sets of conveyor belts 202 for receiving transport trolleys are arranged inside the receiving shell 201, and a frame 203 is rotatably arranged inside the receiving shell 201. A connecting rod 206 is provided on shaft 203a to drive the lower half of the conveyor belt 202 to lift. A power storage component 300 is installed in the receiving component 200. It includes a power storage element 301 installed in the receiving shell 201. A ratchet and toothed element 302 is provided on the power storage element 301 to control its unidirectional power storage. An input bevel gear 303 is provided above the ratchet and toothed element 302. Two output bevel gears 304 are symmetrically arranged above the input bevel gear 303. The output bevel gears 304 mesh with the toothed belt 202b of the conveyor belt 202 that is lifted by the rotating rod 305 and the second gear 306.

[0036] In this embodiment, the connecting component 100 includes a frame 101, a lifting component 102, and a rotating component 103. The height is adjusted by the lifting component 102, and the rotating component 103 ensures the flexible rotation of the connecting component 100 at different angles. Two sets of conveyor belts 202 are symmetrically arranged inside the rotatable receiving shell 201 on the receiving component 200, specifically for stable support and connecting of the transport trolley. A rotatable frame 203 is also provided inside the receiving shell 201, and a connecting rod is mounted on its second rotating shaft 203a. The lever 206 and the rotating drum 205 can lift the lower half of the conveyor belt 202 when the transport trolley enters, realizing the connection of the trolley and the transmission of power. The energy storage component 300 has a ratchet and toothed component 302 above the energy storage component 301 for controlling unidirectional energy storage. Two output bevel gears 304 are symmetrically arranged above the ratchet and toothed component 302. These two output bevel gears 304 are respectively engaged with the toothed belt 202b of the conveyor belt 202 through the rotating lever 305 and the second gear 306. This means that no matter which side of the receiving shell 201 the transport trolley enters from, the power can be effectively transmitted to the corresponding output bevel gear 304 through the toothed belt 202b, and the kinetic energy of the trolley is converted into the potential energy of the energy storage component 301. The ratchet and ratchet component 302 ensures that energy can only be stored in one direction, and can be released in the opposite direction through the unlocking mechanism when needed, ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of the system, improving energy utilization efficiency, reducing downtime, ensuring the continuous operation performance of the system, and realizing the functions of bidirectional power transmission and energy storage.

[0037] Furthermore, the linkage 206, rotating cylinder 205, and frame 203 structure of this application can adjust the meshing state of the toothed belt 202b and the second gear 306 in real time according to the entry direction and position of the transport trolley, thereby ensuring that the trolley can drive the energy storage component 301 to store energy regardless of which side of the track it enters from. At the same time, the rotating frame 203 can adaptively intercept and stop the transport trolley in inertial motion during the connection process, demonstrating a strong adaptive connection capability. This intelligent and flexible design not only optimizes energy utilization but also greatly improves connection efficiency, enabling the device to efficiently and smoothly complete the connection and transfer of transport trolleys between tracks under various complex working conditions.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Referring to Figures 5-9, this is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that: two sets of support legs 204 are symmetrically arranged on the upper part of the receiving shell 201. Each set of support legs 204 corresponds to one conveyor belt 202. Each set of support legs 204 has three legs. Two of the support legs 204 are located at both ends of the conveyor belt 202 for mounting the first gears 202a at both ends of the conveyor belt 202. A toothed belt 202b is arranged between the two first gears 202a. A support plate 202c is arranged on the upper side of the toothed belt 202b. The remaining support leg 204 in the same set is located at the midpoint of the conveyor belt 202. The rotating rod 305 of the output bevel gear 304 is rotatably mounted on the support leg 204 located at the midpoint. The second rotating shaft 203a of the frame 203 is located on the support leg 204. A torsion spring for restoring the balance of the frame 203 is provided on the second rotating shaft 203a. A connecting rod 206 is provided on the second rotating shaft 203a. A rotating drum 205 is provided at the lower end of the connecting rod 206. The rotating drum 205 is located on the lower surface of the toothed belt 202b of the conveyor belt 202. A second gear 306 is provided on the rotating rod 305 and meshes with the toothed belt 202b. An input bevel gear 303 is fixedly connected above the ratchet 302a. The input bevel gear 303 is fixed to the receiving housing 201 by bearings and brackets. Two output bevel gears 304 are the first output bevel gear 304a and the second output bevel gear 304b, respectively. The first output bevel gear 304a meshes with one of the conveyor belts 202, and the second output bevel gear 304b meshes with the other conveyor belt 202. The first output bevel gear 304a and the second output bevel gear 304b are symmetrically arranged on the input bevel gear 303.

[0040] The detailed usage process is as follows: When the transport trolley enters from one side of the receiving shell 201, its weight will press down on one side of the frame 203. Through the cooperation of the connecting rod 206 and the rotating drum 205, the movement of the frame 203 can drive the toothed belt 202b on the left side to mesh with the corresponding second gear 306. Once the meshing is successful, the second gear 306 on the left side will start the first output bevel gear 304a to rotate in the forward direction under the transmission of the rotating rod 305. The first output bevel gear 304a then drives the input bevel gear 303 to rotate. The input bevel gear 303 and the ratchet 302a are coaxially arranged, so that the energy storage component 301 can accumulate and store energy, that is, the energy storage process. When the energy storage unit 301 needs to release energy and push the transport trolley in the opposite direction, the energy storage unit 301 drives the input bevel gear 303 and the first output bevel gear 304a in reverse through the ratchet 302a. The reversed first output bevel gear 304a acts on the second gear 306 on the left side again through the rotating rod 305, causing the left toothed belt 202b to reverse, and finally pushes the transport trolley in the opposite direction.

[0041] Similarly, when the transport trolley enters from the other side of the receiving shell 201, the same downward pressure acts on the other side of the frame 203. Through the linkage 206 and the rotating drum 205, the frame 203 rotates. This time, the right toothed belt 202b meshes with the right second gear 306. The right second gear 306, driven by the rotating rod 305, drives the second output bevel gear 304b to rotate. Then, as described above, the second output bevel gear 304b also drives the input bevel gear 303 to rotate. This, in turn, drives the power storage device 301 to store power through the ratchet 302a. During the power release phase, the power storage device 301 also drives the input bevel gear 303 and the second output bevel gear 304b to reverse through the ratchet 302a. This, in turn, drives the right second gear 306 and the right toothed belt 202b to reverse through the rotating rod 305, thus pushing the transport trolley out in the opposite direction.

[0042] In summary, the purpose of this system design is to enable the power to be effectively transmitted to the power storage unit 301 through the corresponding transmission components to store or release power, regardless of which side the transport trolley enters the receiving shell 201 from, and to smoothly and efficiently transfer the transport trolley from either side to the next track as needed.

[0043] Regarding the part about how the system automatically selects the appropriate power transmission path based on the direction and position of the transport trolley, specifically, when the transport trolley enters and presses down on one side of the frame 203, the frame 203 will rotate due to the force. This rotation drives the connecting rod 206 to rotate via the second rotating shaft 203a. The connecting rod 206 drives the rotating drum 205 to rise, which in turn drives the toothed belt 202b on the corresponding side to move upward, so that the toothed belt 202b meshes with the second gear 306 on that side. At this time, the second gear 306 drives the first output bevel gear 304a or the second output bevel gear 304b, which is mounted coaxially with it, to rotate via the rotating rod 305. That is to say, if the transport trolley presses down on one side of the frame 203, causing the left-side transmission part to start, then the first output bevel gear 304a will transmit power; conversely, if the right-side transmission part starts, then the second output bevel gear 304b will take on the task of transmitting power. In summary, the system can flexibly select the transmission part corresponding to the first output bevel gear 304a or the transmission part corresponding to the second output bevel gear 304b to transmit power according to the actual position and direction of the transport trolley, thus realizing an efficient power distribution and transmission mechanism.

[0044] Furthermore, when the transport trolley slides forward on the previous horizontal track using the chain propulsion or inertia to the connection point, its own weight is applied to one end of frame 203, causing frame 203 to rotate like a lever. In this situation, one end of frame 203 experiences downward pressure and sinks. According to the lever principle, the other end of frame 203 correspondingly rises, forming an intercepting surface. When the transport trolley reaches the end of conveyor belt 202, the raised portion of frame 203 acts like a gate, effectively counteracting the remaining kinetic energy of the transport trolley and preventing it from rushing out of the connection area due to excessive inertia. This ensures that the transport trolley can accurately and smoothly stop at the predetermined position, completing the effective connection between the tracks. This design not only improves the safety of the system but also ensures the smoothness and stability of the entire connection process.

[0045] A groove 201a is provided at the center of the receiving shell 201. The energy storage component 301 is configured as a spring and is engaged in the groove 201a. The ratchet 302a of the ratchet and pawl component 302 is inserted into the center of the energy storage component 301 through a locking block at the center of the bottom surface. The ratchet 302a has ratchet teeth 302b on its side. The ratchet teeth 302b are provided on the receiving shell 201, and a magnetic block is provided at one end of them. An electromagnet 307 is provided on the receiving shell 201 on the side of the ratchet teeth 302b.

[0046] It should be noted that the energization and de-energization of electromagnet 307 determines whether ratchet 302a remains locked to ratchet 302b. When electromagnet 307 is de-energized, ratchet 302b engages with ratchet 302a under the action of an internal return spring, preventing ratchet 302a from freely reversing, thus locking ratchet 302b to ratchet 302a. During the movement of the transport trolley, its own inertia drives the toothed belt 202b to rotate, which then passes sequentially through output bevel gear 304, input bevel gear 303, and ratchet 302a, forming a transmission chain. This allows the energy storage component 301 to gradually accumulate and store energy during this process, i.e., to perform energy storage.

[0047] Conversely, when the electromagnet 307 is energized, if it is set to the unlocked mode, the ratchet 302b disengages from the ratchet 302a. When the energy storage unit 301 has accumulated enough potential energy to be released, the ratchet 302a starts to rotate in the opposite direction under the reaction force released by the energy storage unit 301. The ratchet 302a then drives the input bevel gear 303 and the output bevel gear 304 to move in tandem. Finally, the stored energy is converted into mechanical power through the toothed belt 202b, causing the transport trolley to move in the opposite direction from its current position, thereby completing the process of pushing the transport trolley off the receiving shell 201.

[0048] In this embodiment, the transport trolley is driven by a chain on the previous horizontal track to move towards the receiving shell 201. Under the action of the chain, the front end of the transport trolley first contacts the horizontal frame 203. The outer side of the frame 203 is trapezoidal, thus pressing down this end of the frame 203. Since the frame 203 is designed as a lever, the other end of the frame 203 is raised. The rotation of the frame 203 drives the fixedly connected second rotating shaft 203a to rotate. The rotation of the second rotating shaft 203a drives the connecting rod 206 and the rotating drum 205 to shift. The shift of the sleeve pushes up the lower side of the toothed belt 202b of the conveyor belt 202, so that the toothed belt 202b and the... The second gear 306 meshes with the belt 202b, so when the transport trolley drives the belt 202b to rotate, the belt 202b drives the second gear 306 to rotate. The second gear 306 drives the output bevel gear 304, which is fixedly connected to it, to rotate through the rotating rod 305. The output bevel gear 304 drives the input bevel gear 303 to rotate. The input bevel gear 303 drives the ratchet 302a to rotate. The ratchet 302a drives the spring of the power storage component 301 to tighten and store power until the transport trolley moves completely onto the receiving shell 201 under the action of the chain and inertia and stops moving when it is blocked by the raised end of the frame 203. At the same time, the power storage also stops.

[0049] When the receiving shell 201 aligns with the next horizontal track under the action of the lifting component 102 and the rotating component 103, the electromagnet 307 located on the side of the ratchet 302b is energized to generate magnetic force and attracts the magnetic block on the ratchet 302b, thereby removing the ratchet 302b from the ratchet 302a. With the mainspring no longer locked by the ratchet and ratchet components 302, it will drive the ratchet 302a to rotate in the opposite direction. The ratchet 302a drives the input bevel gear 303 to rotate in the opposite direction, which in turn drives the two output bevel gears 304 to rotate. The output bevel gears 304, through rotation, drive the second... Gear 306 rotates, and the second gear 306 drives the toothed belt 202b that meshes with it to rotate. The rotation of the toothed belt 202b drives the conveyor belt 202 to rotate, thereby transporting the transport trolley located on the conveyor belt 202 in the opposite direction and transferring it to the next horizontal track. Then, the electromagnet 307 is turned off, so that the ratchet 302b locks the ratchet 302a again under the action of the internal return spring, allowing the released energy storage component 301 to recharge. At the same time, the frame 203 returns to horizontal under the action of the internal torsion spring, all in preparation for receiving the next transport trolley.

[0050] In summary, the core of this section lies in utilizing a bidirectional transmission design and energy storage mechanism to achieve precise transfer and efficient power management of the transport trolley between different tracks. When the transport trolley enters from either side of the receiving shell 201, its own gravity acts on the frame 203 and is converted into mechanical power for the toothed belt 202b to lift through the designed connecting rod 206 and rotating drum 205 mechanism. This ensures that whether entering from the left or right side, the toothed belt 202b on one side will be tightly engaged with the corresponding second gear 306. Once engaged, the second gear 306 on the left or right side drives the first output bevel gear 304a or the second output bevel gear 304b connected to it to rotate forward through the rotating rod 305, thereby driving the input bevel gear 303 to rotate. Since the input bevel gear 303 is fixed to the ratchet 302a, the kinetic energy of the transport trolley, after being transmitted through the toothed belt 202b and the output bevel gear 304, can be captured and converted into potential energy within the energy storage component 301, thus completing the energy storage process.

[0051] When the energy storage unit 301 needs to release its stored energy to transfer the transport trolley from the toothed belt 202b to the next track, the energy storage unit 301 drives the input bevel gear 303 and the corresponding output bevel gear 304 to reverse direction via the ratchet 302a. This reversal process causes the meshing toothed belt 202b to reverse, thereby driving the transport trolley to move in the opposite direction. This ensures that no matter which side the trolley enters from, the ingenious symmetrical design ensures that the reversal of the toothed belt 202b can smoothly and efficiently push the trolley to the next track from either side. This device, through the combination of a double-sided transmission structure and an energy storage and release mechanism, ensures that the transport trolley can flexibly and efficiently utilize its own kinetic energy to store energy and release it at the appropriate time, regardless of which side of the receiving shell 201 it enters from, thus realizing the free switching of the trolley between different tracks.

[0052] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.

[0053] Example 3

[0054] Referring to Figures 1 and 4, this is the third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that: the lifting component 102 includes a plate 102a mounted on the frame 101, a hydraulic cylinder 102b mounted below the plate 102a, a guide rod 102c mounted inside the frame 101, and a moving plate 102d that moves vertically along the guide plate. The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 102b is mounted below the moving plate 102d. The rotating component 103 includes a motor 103a mounted below the moving plate 102d. A receiving shell 201 is rotatably disposed above the moving plate 102d, and a through hole is provided at the center of the moving plate 102d. The output shaft of the motor 103a passes through the moving plate 102d and is fixed to the receiving shell 201.

[0055] It should be noted that a receiving shell 201 is rotatably mounted above the moving plate 102d. Specifically, a plane bearing, ball bearing, or other rotatable parts are installed between the bottom surface of the receiving shell 201 and the upper surface of the moving plate 102d. This allows the moving plate 102d to directly bear the weight of the receiving shell 201 and the components located on it. This enables the motor 103a, located at the bottom of the moving plate 102d and fixed to the bottom surface of the receiving shell 201 via its output shaft, to easily rotate the receiving shell 201, thereby steering the transport trolley located inside the receiving shell 201. This allows the transport trolley to be moved and connected between horizontal tracks in different orientations. The hydraulic cylinder 102b and the moving plate 102d are used to adjust the lifting and lowering of the receiving component 200 and the transport trolley, allowing the transport trolley to switch between horizontal tracks at different heights.

[0056] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to connect two adjacent horizontal tracks at different heights, the hydraulic cylinder 102b is first activated to extend and retract, causing the moving plate 102d to rise and fall along multiple guide rods 102c. The rising and falling of the moving plate 102d causes the rotating component 103 and the receiving component 200 mounted on it to also rise and fall, thereby raising and lowering the receiving component 200 to the end of the track on which the transport trolley moves and keeping it level with it, allowing the transport trolley to move onto the receiving component 200 and be locked in place. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 102b extends to its highest point, raising the receiving component 200... The support component 200 is raised above the frame 101, so that it is not obstructed by the surrounding frame 101 when it rotates. Then, the motor 103a is started, which drives the support shell 201 of the support component 200 to rotate on the moving plate 102d through the output shaft, so that the transport trolley can move directly to the next horizontal track. Then, the hydraulic cylinder 102b controls the moving plate 102d to lift and lower, thereby controlling the lifting and lowering of the support component and the transport trolley, so that the transport trolley is level with the next horizontal track. Then, the support component pushes the transport trolley to the next horizontal track for transportation.

[0057] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 2.

[0058] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent in structure. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0059] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the currently considered best mode for carrying out the invention, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may be omitted.

[0060] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A track-connected conveyor device, characterized in that: include, The connecting component (100) includes a frame (101) and a lifting component (102) mounted on the frame (101), and a rotating component (103) mounted on the upper end of the lifting component (102); A receiving component (200) is mounted on the connecting component (100). It includes a receiving shell (201) mounted on the rotating component (103). The receiving shell (201) has two symmetrical sets of conveyor belts (202) for receiving the transport trolley. A frame (203) is also rotatably mounted inside the receiving shell (201). The frame (203) is used to drive the lower half of the conveyor belt (202) to lift through a connecting rod (206). A power storage component (300) is installed inside the receiving component (200). It includes a power storage element (301) installed inside the receiving shell (201). The power storage element (301) is provided with a ratchet and toothed element (302) for controlling its unidirectional power storage. An input bevel gear (303) is provided above the ratchet and toothed element (302). Two output bevel gears (304) are symmetrically arranged above the input bevel gear (303). The output bevel gears (304) mesh with the lifting part of the conveyor belt (202) through a rotating rod (305) and a second gear (306).

2. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (201a) is provided at the center of the receiving shell (201), the energy storage member (301) is configured as a spring and is engaged in the groove (201a), the ratchet (302a) of the ratchet member (302) is inserted into the center of the energy storage member (301) through a locking block at the center of the bottom surface, and the ratchet (302a) is provided with ratchet teeth (302b) on its side.

3. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ratchet (302b) is disposed on the receiving shell (201), and a magnetic block is disposed on one side of the ratchet (302b). An electromagnet (307) for pulling the ratchet (302b) away from the ratchet (302a) is also disposed on the receiving shell (201).

4. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An input bevel gear (303) is fixedly connected above the ratchet (302a). The input bevel gear (303) is fixed on the receiving shell (201) by bearings and brackets. The two output bevel gears (304) are a first output bevel gear (304a) and a second output bevel gear (304b), respectively. The first output bevel gear (304a) is connected to one of the conveyor belts (202), and the second output bevel gear (304b) is connected to the other conveyor belt (202). The first output bevel gear (304a) and the second output bevel gear (304b) are symmetrically arranged on the input bevel gear (303).

5. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving shell (201) is symmetrically provided with two sets of support legs (204), one set of support legs (204) corresponds to one conveyor belt (202), and each set of support legs (204) is provided with three legs. Two of the support legs (204) are located at both ends of the conveyor belt (202) for mounting the first gears (202a) at both ends of the conveyor belt (202). A toothed belt (202b) is provided between the two first gears (202a). A support plate (202c) is provided at the upper side of the toothed belt (202b). The remaining support leg (204) in the same set is located at the midpoint of the conveyor belt (202).

6. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating rod (305) of the output bevel gear (304) is rotatably mounted on the support leg (204) located at the midpoint. The second rotating shaft (203a) of the frame (203) is provided on the support leg (204), and a torsion spring for restoring the balance of the frame (203) is provided on the second rotating shaft (203a).

7. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the second rotating shaft (203a) is provided with a connecting rod (206), and the lower end of the connecting rod (206) is provided with a rotating drum (205). The rotating drum (205) is located on the lower surface of the toothed belt (202b) of the conveyor belt (202). A second gear (306) is provided on the rotating rod (305) and meshes with the toothed belt (202b).

8. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame (203) is rectangular and located outside the two sets of conveyor belts (202), with its front and rear ends close to the front and rear sides of the conveyor belts (202), respectively.

9. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting component (102) includes a plate (102a) mounted on the frame (101), a hydraulic cylinder (102b) mounted below the plate (102a), a guide rod (102c) mounted inside the frame (101), and a moving plate (102d) that moves up and down along the guide rod (102c). The output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (102b) is mounted below the moving plate (102d).

10. The track-connecting conveyor device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The rotating component (103) includes a motor (103a) installed below the moving plate (102d), the receiving shell (201) is rotatably disposed above the moving plate (102d), and a through hole is provided in the center of the moving plate (102d). The output shaft of the motor (103a) passes through the moving plate (102d) and is fixed to the receiving shell (201).

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