AGV Comb-Type Transfer Robot for Intelligent Parking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing comb-type vehicle transfer equipment in parking garages has a low intelligence level, requiring manual tracking and power supply, limiting movement to forward or backward, resulting in low efficiency, high fault rates, and inability to achieve intelligent parking.
Innovation Solution
An AGV comb-type transfer robot with a lifting frame, travelling frame, comb tooth lifting apparatus, travelling drive mechanism, central control system, power supply apparatus, navigation apparatus, and safety detection apparatus, enabling self-navigation, omnidirectional movement, and efficient vehicle storage and retrieval.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If traditional comb-type transfer equipment is used, then vehicle transfer function is achieved, but intelligence level is low and manual tracking is required
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer robot is equipped with a navigation apparatus that enables autonomous navigation and self-positioning without manual intervention. The robot can independently track its position, plan routes, and execute transfer operations, eliminating the need for manual tracking while significantly improving the intelligence level of the system.
2Productivity
If forward or backward movement only is implemented, then simple control is achieved, but transfer efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The travelling drive mechanism is designed to enable omnidirectional movement including forward, backward, leftward, rightward, and rotational movements. This dynamic capability allows the robot to approach vehicles from any direction and position itself optimally for transfer operations, significantly improving transfer efficiency while the central control system manages the increased complexity through automated path planning and coordination.
3Reliability
If power supply cable connection is required, then continuous power supply is achieved, but system complexity and fault rate increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply cable connection is replaced with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The robot is equipped with a power receiving device that can wirelessly receive power from a power transmitting device in the base station, eliminating the mechanical cable connection and associated faults while reducing system complexity through contactless energy transfer.
4Area of stationary object
If limited movement directions are used, then simple mechanism is maintained, but space utilization is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The movement system transitions from one-dimensional (forward-backward only) to two-dimensional omnidirectional movement by adding lateral movement and rotational capabilities. This enables the robot to access vehicles parked in various orientations and positions, significantly improving space utilization in the parking garage by efficiently using both horizontal and vertical dimensions for vehicle transfer operations.
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AI summary
An AGV comb-type transfer robot, comprising: a lifting frame (2), comb teeth being mounted on the lifting frame (2); and a traveling frame (1), a comb tooth lifting apparatus (15) being mounted on the traveling frame (1), and a traveling drive mechanism (13) and a central control system being mounted in the traveling frame (1). The comb tooth lifting apparatus (15) comprises a lifting drive motor (151) and a gear set (152) in transmission connection with the motor (151). The traveling drive mechanism (13) comprises a traveling drive motor and a traveling wheel set mounted in the traveling frame (1). The present invention also relates to a method for storing and retrieving a vehicle using the robot. The transfer efficiency and intelligent level of the robot are high.