CN219238147U

CN219238147U - Cleaning device, detection device and transportation device

Info

Publication number: CN219238147U
Application number: CN202223570612.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 马志远; 李武镇; 涂琦彬; 李文灿; 林庆亮; 林煜; 陈键; 陈东建; 郭天文; 王安康; 谢勇; 徐仰高; 苏雅钟
Original assignee: Longyan Tobacco Industry Co Ltd
Current assignee: Longyan Tobacco Industry Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-12-30
Filing date: 2022-12-30
Publication date: 2023-06-23
Anticipated expiration: 2032-12-30

Abstract

The disclosure provides a cleaning device, detection device and conveyer, relates to intelligent storage technical field. A cleaning device of the present disclosure includes: an air pump configured to output air in an operating state; the air pipe is connected with the air outlet end of the air pump, the second end faces the detection surface of the sensor and is configured to transmit air from the first end to the second end; and the controller is in signal connection with the sensor and is configured to trigger the air pump to enter the working state after acquiring a preset shielding signal from the sensor.

Description

Cleaning device, detection device and transportation device

Technical Field

The disclosure relates to the technical field of intelligent storage, in particular to a cleaning device, a detection device and a conveying device.

Background

The movable shuttle plate or satellite trolley is widely applied to the dense automatic storage shelves, and can be used for storing the goods such as trays, bins and the like in the dense shelves with narrow space, and the shuttle plate or satellite trolley (hereinafter collectively referred to as the shuttle plate) is fast in moving speed.

The goods are sent into the warehouse through the shuttle plate, the shuttle plate utilizes a photoelectric tube with the front end irradiated upwards to detect and position the goods, and the shuttle plate moves towards the inner side of the goods shelf when carrying goods, as shown in fig. 1A.

After the positioning phototube detects the edge of the goods 1 at the front end, the shuttle plate stops running and puts the goods, as shown in fig. 1B. The shuttle plate is withdrawn from the shelf after the completion of the loading, as shown in fig. 1C.

Disclosure of Invention

It is an object of the present disclosure to improve reliability and efficiency of automated transportation.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleaning device comprising: an air pump configured to output air in an operating state; the air pipe is connected with the air outlet end of the air pump, the second end faces the detection surface of the sensor and is configured to transmit air from the first end to the second end; and the controller is in signal connection with the sensor and is configured to trigger the air pump to enter the working state after acquiring a preset shielding signal from the sensor.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises: the power supply is connected with the air pump and is configured to output electric energy to the air pump so that the air pump enters a working state; the switch is positioned between the power supply and the air pump, is connected with the controller by signals and is configured to switch the on-off state according to the control signals of the controller.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to control the switch to be turned on after a predetermined occlusion signal from the sensor is acquired.

In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to stop operation of the air pump after stopping acquisition of the predetermined occlusion signal of the sensor.

In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to control the switch to open after the acquisition of the predetermined occlusion signal of the sensor is stopped.

In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises: a support configured to support a predetermined position of the trachea proximate the second end.

In some embodiments, the first fixed end of the bracket is a sector-shaped slot configured to fix a predetermined position of the trachea, the predetermined position being slidable along the sector-shaped slot, wherein the angle of the second end towards the sensor changes as the predetermined position moves along the sector-shaped slot.

In some embodiments, the stand further comprises a second fixed end configured to be fixed to an apparatus carrying the cleaning device.

In some embodiments, the switch comprises an electrical relay.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a detection apparatus comprising: a sensor configured to emit a predetermined shielding signal in a case where a shielding object is attached to the detection surface; and any of the cleaning devices mentioned hereinabove, in signal communication with the sensor, configured to release gas to the detection surface of the sensor upon receipt of a predetermined occlusion signal from the sensor.

In some embodiments, the sensor comprises a photocell.

In some embodiments, the sensor is configured to emit a predetermined position signal when it detects that the sensor is located at a position meeting a predetermined condition.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a transport device comprising: any of the detection means mentioned hereinabove; and a carrying mechanism configured to carry the object and release the object under the triggering of the detection device; the motion mechanism is configured to drive the bearing mechanism and the detection device to move and stop moving under the triggering of the detection device.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the disclosure, illustrate and explain the present disclosure, and together with the description serve to explain the present disclosure. In the drawings:

fig. 1A-C are schematic diagrams of shuttle plate delivery of cargo.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view of some embodiments of the cleaning device of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of further embodiments of the cleaning device of the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of some embodiments of a detection device of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of some embodiments of a transport device of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The technical scheme of the present disclosure is described in further detail below through the accompanying drawings and examples.

The inventor finds that because the environment in the intensive shelf is complex and more dust exists, the dust often falls on the positioning photoelectric tube in the operation process of the shuttle plate, and the photoelectric tube is triggered by mistake. If the shuttle plate gets the location photoelectric cell when putting goods in goods shelves and is sheltered from by the dust, then the shuttle plate can report to the police, can lead to the goods to fix a position inaccurately when serious, and the goods position is outstanding to cause other secondary faults, further can reduce automatic system's operating efficiency.

A schematic of some embodiments of the cleaning device of the present disclosure is shown in fig. 2.

The cleaning device comprises a controller 21, an air pump 22 and an air tube 23.

The controller 21 is in signal connection with a sensor, wherein the sensor sends a predetermined blocking signal to the controller 21 in case its detection surface is blocked. The controller 21 triggers the air pump 22 to start operating according to a predetermined blocking signal from the sensor. In some embodiments, when the sensor determines that its detection face is occluded, a signal is sent to an interface connected to the controller 21 as a predetermined occlusion signal; when the controller 21 receives a predetermined blocking signal from the sensor, the air pump 22 is triggered to operate.

In some embodiments, the controller 21 may be connected with a predetermined control interface of the air pump 22. When the controller 21 receives the preset shielding signal, an electric signal is sent to the preset control interface, and the power supply circuit of the air pump 22 is conducted, so that the air pump 22 is in a working state.

In other embodiments, the controller 22 may be connected to a switching device on the power supply circuit of the air pump 22, and when the controller 21 receives a predetermined blocking signal, the controller outputs an electrical signal to the switching device to turn on the switching device, so that the air pump 22 is powered, and thus enters an operating state.

After the air pump 22 enters the working state, the air is output through a first interface connected with the air pump 22 through an air pipe 23. In some embodiments, the output gas is pressurized air.

The air pipe 23 carries the air from the air pump 22 and is led out through a second end of the air pipe 23. The second end of the air tube 23 is close to and directed towards the detection surface of the sensor, so that the shielding on the detection surface of the sensor is cleaned with the air. In some embodiments, the gas output is pressurized gas, thereby enhancing the ability to clear the obstruction.

The cleaning device can timely determine that the sensor is shielded, and then output gas to clean the shielding object on the sensor, so that the sensor can continue to work normally, the fault probability is reduced, and the running reliability and efficiency of the equipment are improved; in addition, only output gas under the condition that the sensor is blocked, unnecessary cleaning operation is reduced, energy consumption is reduced, and the cruising ability of the equipment is improved.

In some embodiments, when the sensor is blocked, a predetermined blocking signal may be continuously output, and the controller 21 continuously controls the air pump 22 to be in an operating state until the predetermined blocking signal is stopped after the blocking object on the sensor is cleared, and the controller 22 controls the air pump 22 to stop operating, thereby stopping outputting the air to the detection surface of the sensor.

The cleaning device can continuously clean the shielding object by utilizing the gas under the condition that the detection surface of the sensor is shielded, so that the success rate and the efficiency of cleaning are improved.

In some embodiments, when the sensor is occluded, a momentary predetermined occlusion signal is sent out and detected at a predetermined frequency, and if it is detected that it is still occluded, the predetermined occlusion signal is sent out again. When the controller 21 receives the instantaneous predetermined blocking signal, the air pump 22 is controlled to be in an operating state for a predetermined period of time, and the air pump 22 is controlled to output air for the predetermined period of time, so that the operation is stopped. In some embodiments, the predetermined length of time is 0.2 to 2 seconds. In some embodiments, the predetermined frequency may be 0.5-5 Hz.

The cleaning device can output the gas for a preset time period by the air pump when the sensor detects that the sensor is shielded each time, and whether the gas is output again is determined by the detection of the next period, so that the duration of continuous working of the air pump is shortened.

A schematic diagram of further embodiments of the cleaning device of the present disclosure is shown in fig. 3.

In some embodiments, the controller 31, air pump 32, and air tube 33 are the same as or similar to the controller 21, air pump 22, and air tube 23 of fig. 2.

The cleaning device further comprises a power source 34 and a switch 35.

The power output of the power supply 34 is connected to the air pump 32 to supply power to the air pump 32. In some embodiments, the power source may be various regulated power sources or switching power sources with outputs of 5V-36V, depending on the model of the air pump.

The switch is located between the power supply 34 and the air pump 32, and the control end of the switch is connected with the controller 31. In some embodiments, when the controller 31 outputs a conducting signal to the control end of the switch, such as supplying power to the control end of the switch or sending an electrical signal to the conducting control end of the switch, the switch is turned on, and the air pump is powered into an operating state to output air. In some embodiments, the switch may continue to conduct until the controller 31 issues an off signal, such as stopping power to the control terminal of the switch or sending an electrical signal to the off control terminal of the switch, the switch opens and the air pump stops operating.

In some embodiments, the switch may be a relay, thereby enabling easy switching of the switch state under control of the controller. When the contacts of the relay are attracted, the switch is closed and electrified; when the contact of the relay is disconnected, the switch is disconnected, and the air pump is powered off to stop working. In some embodiments, normally open contacts are arranged on two sides of the relay, one side is connected with the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the power supply, and the other side is connected with the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the air pump.

The cleaning device can control the working state of the air pump by controlling the on-off of the switch between the air pump and the power supply, does not need to make additional improvement on the air pump, and reduces equipment cost and implementation difficulty.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3, the cleaning device further comprises a support 36 capable of supporting a predetermined position of the portion of the air tube 33 near the second end such that the air outlet of the air tube 33 is directed towards the detection surface of the sensor.

Such a cleaning device can facilitate control of the position of the air outlet of the air pipe 33, and improve the cleaning efficiency of the shielding object.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3, the bracket 36 may include a first fixed end, a fan-shaped slot, and may be configured to movably fix a predetermined position of the air tube 33, such that the predetermined position of the air tube 33 may slide along the fan-shaped slot under the action of an external force.

Such cleaning device can be convenient for the staff adjust the angle of giving vent to anger of trachea 33, reduces the equipment debugging degree of difficulty, improves the clearance efficiency to the shelter from the thing.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 36 may include a second fixed end for securing the bracket to the apparatus carrying the cleaning device such that the position of the apparatus is relatively fixed, improving the reliability of the apparatus.

A schematic diagram of some embodiments of the detection device of the present disclosure is shown in fig. 4.

The detection means comprise a sensor 47, as well as any of the cleaning means mentioned above. In fig. 4, the cleaning device shown in fig. 2 is taken as an example, and includes a controller 41, an air pump 42, and an air tube 43. In some embodiments, the cleaning device may also be of the construction shown in FIG. 3.

In some embodiments, the sensor 47 emits a predetermined occlusion signal in the event that an occlusion object is attached to its detection face. In some embodiments, when the sensor 47 determines that its detection face is occluded, a signal is sent to an interface connected to the controller 21 as a predetermined occlusion signal. In some embodiments, when the sensor 47 determines that its detection surface is occluded, it may continuously output a predetermined occlusion signal, or emit an instantaneous predetermined occlusion signal, and detect at a predetermined frequency, and if it is detected that it is still occluded, emit the predetermined occlusion signal again.

In some embodiments, the sensor 47 is a photocell for detecting changes in light. In some embodiments, in case the sensor 47 detects that the light variation meets a predetermined rule, a signal is output so that the device provided with the detection means reacts accordingly.

The detection device has self-cleaning capability, can trigger the air pump to work under the condition that the sensor is shielded, and uses the gas to clean the shielding object on the detection surface of the sensor, so that the sensor can continue to work normally, the fault probability is reduced, and the reliability and the efficiency of equipment operation are improved; in addition, only output gas under the condition that the sensor is blocked, unnecessary cleaning operation is reduced, energy consumption is reduced, and the cruising ability of the equipment is improved.

A schematic of some embodiments of the transport device of the present disclosure is shown in fig. 5.

The transport means comprise any of the detection means 51 mentioned above. In some embodiments, the detecting device 51 is located at a side of the transporting device near the advancing direction, so as to reduce the possibility of collision of the articles, ensure that a certain interval exists between the articles, and improve the transportation safety.

The transport device further comprises a carrying mechanism 52 and a movement mechanism 53.

In some embodiments, the movement mechanism 53 is capable of moving the carrying mechanism and the detecting device, and stopping the movement under the triggering of the detecting device. In some embodiments, the detection device 51 triggers the movement mechanism 53 to stop movement when detecting the edge position currently in the cargo.

In some embodiments, the carrying mechanism 52 is capable of carrying an object and releasing the object upon triggering of the detection device 51. In some embodiments, the detection device 51 triggers the carrying mechanism 52 to release the object upon detecting the edge position currently in the cargo. In some embodiments, the carrier 52 releases the object when the movement mechanism 53 stops moving and the transporter is stationary, thereby ensuring stability of the release and item safety.

The detection device arranged on the conveying device has a self-cleaning function, and can timely determine that the sensor is shielded, and then output gas to clean shielding objects on the sensor, so that the sensor can continue to work normally, the fault probability is reduced, and the running reliability and efficiency of equipment are improved; in addition, only output gas under the condition that the sensor is blocked, unnecessary cleaning operation is reduced, energy consumption is reduced, and the cruising ability of the equipment is improved.

In some embodiments, the air pump and the switch of the detection device are arranged at the idle position inside the shuttle plate, one end of the air pipe is connected with the air outlet of the air pump, and the other end of the air pipe is aligned with the upper surface of the positioning photoelectric tube, so that occupation of an external space is reduced, the detection device is beneficial to being used in a narrow and crowded environment, and popularization and application are facilitated.

It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and claims of the present disclosure and in the drawings are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate such that the embodiments of the disclosure described herein may be capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the technical solution of the present disclosure and are not limiting thereof; although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that: modifications may be made to the specific embodiments of the disclosure or equivalents may be substituted for part of the technical features; without departing from the spirit of the technical solutions of the present disclosure, it should be covered in the scope of the technical solutions claimed in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, comprising:

an air pump configured to output air in an operating state;

a gas pipe, the first end of which is connected with the gas outlet end of the gas pump, and the second end of which faces the detection surface of the sensor and is configured to transmit the gas from the first end to the second end; and

and the controller is in signal connection with the sensor and is configured to trigger the air pump to enter a working state after acquiring a preset shielding signal from the sensor.

2. The cleaning device of claim 1, further comprising:

the power supply is connected with the air pump and is configured to output electric energy to the air pump so that the air pump enters a working state;

the switch is positioned between the power supply and the air pump, is connected with the controller through signals and is configured to switch on-off states according to control signals of the controller.

3. The cleaning device of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to control the switch to be turned on after a predetermined occlusion signal from the sensor is acquired.

4. The cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to stop operation of the air pump after stopping acquisition of the predetermined occlusion signal of the sensor.

5. The cleaning device of claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to control the switch to open after the acquisition of the predetermined occlusion signal of the sensor is stopped.

6. The cleaning device of claim 1, further comprising:

a support configured to support a predetermined position of the trachea proximate the second end.

7. The cleaning device of claim 6, wherein the first fixed end of the bracket is a scalloped slot configured to fix the predetermined position of the air tube, the predetermined position being slidable along the scalloped slot, wherein an angle of the second end toward the sensor changes as the predetermined position moves along the scalloped slot.

8. The cleaning apparatus of claim 7, wherein the bracket further comprises a second fixed end configured to be fixed to a device carrying the cleaning apparatus.

9. The cleaning device of claim 2, wherein the switch comprises a relay.

10. A detection device, comprising:

a sensor configured to emit a predetermined shielding signal in a case where a shielding object is attached to the detection surface; and

the cleaning apparatus of any one of claims 1-9, in signal communication with the sensor, configured to release gas to a detection surface of the sensor upon receipt of a predetermined occlusion signal from the sensor.

11. The detection device of claim 10, wherein the sensor comprises a photocell.

12. The detection apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the sensor is configured to emit a predetermined position signal when detecting that the sensor is located at a position satisfying a predetermined condition.

13. A transportation device, comprising:

the detection device of any one of claims 10 to 12; and

a carrying mechanism configured to carry an object and release the object under the triggering of the detection device;

and the motion mechanism is configured to drive the bearing mechanism and the detection device to move and stop moving under the triggering of the detection device.