JP2002138700A - Guiding mechanism and tray for putting storage articles thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To move things to be moved or a tray between both symmetrical sides. SOLUTION: By forming a guiding mechanism G1 as a whole in the shape of a near Y, first and second guiding sections 11 and 12 are arranged, and by operating and engaging turning engagement members 3 with the first or second guide sections 11 or 12, a tray T is moved and guided from the first or second position R or L to an intermediate position C, and in the intermediate position C, the engagement members 3 are switched to the second guiding section 12 from the first guiding section 11 by removing and inserting them and engaged and by turning the engagement members 3, the tray T is moved from the intermediate position C to the second or first position L or R.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a guide mechanism used for a mechanical parking facility or an automatic warehouse facility, and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism. The present invention relates to a guide mechanism that linearly guides a moving object by operatively engaging an engaging means that performs the operation, and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a mechanical parking facility, there is a parking apparatus of a type in which an automobile is placed on a tray, transferred, and stored.
FIG. 17 shows, as a first example, a planar reciprocating parking device using this type of tray system.

[0003] In Fig. 17, reference numeral 101 denotes a storage level of an automobile, on which a transport path 102 for transporting the automobile is set, and a pair of traveling rails 103 is laid there. Reference numeral 104 denotes a motor-driven self-propelled transport carriage that reciprocates on a travel rail 103 of the transport path 102. It should be noted that a pair of traversing rails 105 are arranged on the transport carriage 104 on both front and rear sides in the width direction.

[0004] Reference numeral 1 denotes a tray traversing device (tray transfer device) mounted on the transport trolley 104, which is disposed so as to be pivotable in the horizontal direction with the center of rotation set at the center position in the width direction of the transport trolley 104, and has a tip. Arm 2 having a length protruding toward the parking section 106 by a required dimension, an engaging member 3 composed of a roller protruding upward at the tip thereof, and a swing drive device for swingably driving the swing arm 2 And a drive motor 4 with a speed reducer.

[0005] Reference numerals 106 denote parking sections arranged in a row along both sides of the transport path 102, each of which has a pair of traversing rails 107. In each of these parking sections 106, a tray T for automatic in-vehicle placement is provided with wheels (not shown) pivotally supported on the lower surface thereof mounted on a pair of traversing rails 107. In addition, these trays T
A guide mechanism G is provided for operative engagement with the tray traversing device 1 of the transport carriage 104. Guide mechanism G
The guide member formed of a pair of angle-shaped members is attached to the lower surface of the tray T in parallel along the longitudinal direction thereof, and is formed in a substantially inverted U-shaped cross section. Both ends of the tray traversing device 1 are expanded in a C shape as engaging and disengaging ends with respect to the engaging member 3.

[0006] In the parking operation or the parking operation of the vehicle of this parking device or the preparation operation thereof, when the transport vehicle 104 is driven to the front of the designated parking section 106 and stopped, the tray traversing device 1 is started and the tray traversing device 1 is started. T is from the parking section 106 to the transport trolley 104 or the transport trolley 104
From the parking lot 106.

When the tray T is traversed from the parking section 106 to the transport trolley 104, the drive motor 4 operates to
The turning arm 2 is turned in a predetermined direction from the standby position parallel to the longitudinal direction of the transport carriage 104 toward the parking section 106, and turns to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the parking section 106. Engaging member 3
Is inserted into the guide mechanism G on the lower surface of the tray T from one end thereof. By the subsequent pivoting operation of the pivot arm 2, the engaging member 3 slides in the guide mechanism G and moves the tray T to
4 Pull out. The tray T has a pair of traversing rails 107 of the parking space 106 on both front and rear sides of which are transported by the transport vehicle 1.
By moving the pair of traversing rails 105 of No. 04,
It is rampant. When the engaging member 3 reaches near the end on the guide mechanism G along with the rotation of the swing arm 2, this time, the engagement member 3 starts moving in the direction of returning on the guide mechanism G, and the swing arm 2 continues to traverse the tray T, and a predetermined angle is reached. At this point, the tray T is stopped, and the tray T is completely replaced on the transport carriage 104.

When the tray T is traversed from the transport carriage 104 to the parking section 106, the operation is reversed.

As described above, in this planar reciprocating parking device, the tray traversing device 1 that pivotally moves the engaging member 3 is mounted on the transport carriage 104, and the engaging member 3 that pivots on the lower surface of each tray T. , And a guide mechanism G for linearly moving and guiding each tray T is provided.
Is moved between the transport carriage 104 and each parking section 106. Therefore, in the storage level 101 of the car, the tray T can be smoothly and quickly taken in and out, and the car can be taken in and out in a short time.

FIG. 18 shows, as a second example, an elevator type parking device using this type of tray system.

In FIG. 18, reference numeral 1 denotes a tray traversing device (tray transfer device) mounted on the elevator platform of the elevator, similar to the first example, equipped with a turning arm 2, an engaging member 3, and a speed reducer. A drive motor 4 is provided. In addition, rails (not shown) for traversing the tray are arranged on the elevator platform in pairs before and after the elevator platform.

Reference numeral 206 denotes car parking sections formed hierarchically on both sides of the elevator hoistway.
A pair of traversing rails (not shown) is laid at 06, and a tray T having a trolley structure is arranged thereon. These trays T are provided with a guide mechanism G for operatively engaging with the tray traversing device 1 of the lifting platform. The guide mechanism G has a guide member made of steel or the like attached to the lower surface of the tray T in parallel along the longitudinal direction thereof, and is formed in a substantially inverted U-shaped cross section. Both ends of the tray traversing device 1 are expanded in a C shape as engaging and disengaging ends with respect to the engaging member 3.

[0013] In the parking operation of the car of the parking device, the leaving operation or the preparation operation thereof, when the elevator platform is raised or lowered to the parking section 206 of the designated level, the tray traversing device 1 is started, and As described in the first example, the tray T is traversed from the parking section 206 to the elevator or from the elevator to the parking section 206.

As described above, in this elevator type parking device, the tray traversing device 1 that pivotally moves the engaging member 3 is mounted on the elevator platform of the elevator, and the engaging member 3 that pivots on the lower surface of each tray T. And each tray T
Is arranged so that the tray T is moved between the elevator platform of the elevator and each of the parking sections 206. Therefore, at the parking level of the car, the tray T can be smoothly and quickly taken in and out, and the car can be taken in and out in a short time.

[0015]

However, such a conventional tray-type parking device is provided with a tray traversing device that pivotally moves an engaging member on a tray transfer means such as a carriage or an elevator. A guide mechanism for operatively engaging the pivoting engagement member to guide the tray linearly is provided on the lower surface of the tray, so that the tray can be moved in a horizontal direction between the tray transfer means and each parking section. However, since the guide mechanism of the tray is formed by a pair of angle-shaped guide members parallel to each other along the longitudinal direction of the tray, the operation mechanism between the guide mechanism and the engaging member that pivots. In some cases, if the tray is taken out from one side (for example, the right side) around the tray traversing device, the tray can be returned to the same side (the right side), It is not possible to feed the opposite side the other side (left side). For this reason,
There are restrictions on the procedures such as taking out and returning the tray when driving the parking device. In addition, it is necessary to divide the tray into a left tray and a right tray in terms of tray production or management.

The present invention solves such a conventional problem. In a guide mechanism of this type and a tray for storing stored articles using the same, for example, a moving body moved from a right side. Or to allow the moving object or the tray to move between the two sides located symmetrically about the center of rotation of the engaging member, such that the tray can be selectively guided to the same side or the opposite left side. With the goal.

[0017]

In order to achieve the above object, a guide mechanism according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a guide mechanism in which a moving object corresponds to a first position corresponding to a symmetric position on a turning path of an engaging member. First and second guide portions are provided to guide the displacement direction of the engagement member so as to be movable between the second positions, and the first and second guide portions are partially or adjacent to each other. The engaging member is moved from the first guide portion to the second guide portion or from the second guide portion by the combined use of a displacement mechanism of the engaging member capable of inserting and removing the joining member with respect to the first and second guide portions. It can be switched to the first guide section. In the guide mechanism according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the first aspect, the engagement member is switched at a position adjacent to or close to the first and second guide portions. According to the above configuration, the moving member is moved along the first or second guide portion by the operative engagement between the pivoting engaging member and the guide mechanism, and the moving object is moved to the first or second position. From the first position to the intermediate position, and when the engaging member reaches the end of the first or second guide portion, the movable object is guided to a position intermediate between the first and second positions. . Here, by the displacement mechanism of the engagement member,
The engagement member is disengaged from the first or second guide portion, is engaged with the second or first guide portion, and switches from the first or second guide portion to the second or first guide portion. Can be
Subsequently, the engaging member is pivoted toward the second or first position, and moves along the second or first guide portion while moving the moving object toward the second or first position. I do. In this way, the moving object can be selectively and reliably moved from one side located at a symmetric position about the center of rotation of the engagement member to the other side or vice versa.
Further, by switching the engagement member at a position adjacent or close to the first and second guide portions, this switching operation can be performed smoothly and quickly.

The guide mechanism according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises:
In the configuration according to claim 1 or 2, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are connected to each other.
Are formed discontinuously. A guide mechanism according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the first guide portion and the second guide portion are formed separately. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the entire first and second guide portions are substantially Y-shaped, substantially V-shaped, substantially U-shaped, or deformed. It has a first guide portion on one side and a second guide portion on the other side. According to each of the above configurations, the cost can be reduced by simplifying the shape of the entire guide mechanism, and the smoothness of the moving operation of the moving body can be improved.

A guide mechanism according to a sixth aspect of the present invention comprises:
6. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the engagement member displacement mechanism includes means for moving the engagement member in the up-down direction, and the engagement member is vertically moved with respect to the first and second guide portions. Is to be inserted and removed. According to the above configuration, the moving member is moved along the first or second guide portion by the operative engagement between the pivoting engaging member and the guide mechanism, and the moving object is moved to the first or second position. From the first position to the intermediate position, and when the engaging member reaches the end of the first or second guide portion, the movable object is guided to a position intermediate between the first and second positions. . Here, the engagement member is displaced from the first or second guide portion by the vertical movement of the engagement member, inserted into the second or first guide portion by the displacement mechanism of the engagement member, and is engaged with the first member. Alternatively, switching from the second guide section to the second or first guide section is performed. Subsequently, the engaging member is pivoted toward the second or first position, and moves along the second or first guide portion while moving the moving object toward the second or first position. I do. In this manner, the moving body can be selectively and reliably moved from one side, which is symmetrical with respect to the center of rotation of the engagement member, to the other side or vice versa.

The guide mechanism according to claim 7 of the present invention,
In the configuration according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the displacement mechanism of the engaging member is configured such that the center of rotation of the engaging member is orthogonal to the X direction corresponding to the moving direction of the moving object on the horizontal plane or the moving direction of the moving object. Means for moving in the Y direction or a combination thereof, wherein the engaging member is inserted and removed in the horizontal direction with respect to the first and second guide portions. According to the above configuration, the moving member is moved along the first or second guide portion by the operative engagement between the pivoting engaging member and the guide mechanism, and the moving object is moved to the first or second position. From the first position to the intermediate position, and when the engaging member reaches the end of the first or second guide portion, the movable object is guided to a position intermediate between the first and second positions. . Here, the engagement member is displaced from the first or second guide portion by the horizontal movement of the engagement member, inserted into the second or first guide portion by the horizontal movement, is engaged, and is engaged with the first or second guide portion. Switching from the second guide section to the second or first guide section. Subsequently, the engagement member is pivoted toward the second or first position,
Alternatively, the moving body is guided to move to the second or first position while moving along the first guide portion. In this manner, the moving body can be selectively and reliably moved from one side, which is symmetrical with respect to the center of rotation of the engagement member, to the other side or vice versa.

According to a eighth aspect of the present invention, a tray for storing stored articles uses the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to seventh aspects. According to the above configuration, the tray is moved to the first or second position while the engaging member moves along the first or second guide portion by the operative engagement between the pivoting engaging member and the guide mechanism of the tray. From the first to the intermediate position, and when the engagement member moves to a predetermined position on the first or second guide portion, the tray is moved to the first or second position.
Is guided to a position in the middle of the position. Here, the engagement member is disengaged from the first or second guide portion by the displacement mechanism of the engagement member, is engaged with the second or first guide portion, and is disengaged from the first or second guide portion. Switching to the second or first guide portion. Subsequently, the engagement member is pivoted toward the second or first position, and guides the movement of the tray toward the second or first position while moving along the second or first guide portion. In this manner, the tray can be selectively and reliably moved smoothly from one side, which is symmetrical with respect to the center of rotation of the engagement member, to the other side or vice versa.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of the guide mechanism, and FIGS. 3 and 4 show a second embodiment. In the first and second embodiments, the guide mechanisms G1 and G2 applied to the tray T for automatic in-vehicle use used in mechanical parking equipment are illustrated. These guide mechanisms G1,
The displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member is used together with the tray traversing device 1 for G2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the tray traversing device 1
It is the same as a conventional tray traversing device, and includes a swing arm 2, an engagement member (roller) 3, and a swing drive device (drive motor with a speed reducer) 4.

The engaging member displacement mechanism 7 is provided with a lifting drive device for vertically displacing the engaging member 3 provided in the tray traversing device 1. The engaging member 3 can be inserted into and removed from the guide mechanisms G1 and G2. Is configured. The specific example is as follows.

Here, the displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member is configured as a lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, and the pantograph 711 installed on the carrier (or lifting / lowering platform) 5.
And a driving device 712 such as a power cylinder that drives the pantograph 711 to expand and contract, and a base 71 that is arranged on the carrier trolley (or elevating platform) 5 so as to be able to move up and down by the guide of a guide shaft 713 and is driven up and down by the pantograph 711
The turning drive 4 of the tray traversing device 1 is installed on a base 714, and the entire tray traversing device 1 is supported so as to be able to move up and down. The level of the engagement member 3 of the tray traversing device 1 can be displaced up and down by the lifting drive device 71.

The displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member is configured as a lifting drive 72 of the engaging member 3 instead of the lifting drive 71 of the tray traversing device 1. As shown in FIG.
The lifting drive device 72 includes a drive motor 721 such as a linear head motor, and a drive shaft 722 driven by the drive motor 721 in the vertical direction. The support shaft 31 of the engagement member 3 and the drive shaft 722 are connected. In this case, a power cord 723 connected to the drive motor 721 passes through the turning arm 2 and is connected to a current collector 724 provided on the pivot-side back surface of the turning arm 2.
Is connected to a power supply via a power supply 725 provided in the power supply. The level of the engaging member 3 of the tray traversing device 1 can be displaced up and down by the lifting drive device 72.

The displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member can be constituted as a lifting / lowering drive device of the turning arm instead of the lifting / lowering drive device of the engagement member. Although not shown here, in this case, since the support shaft of the engaging member is fixed to the turning arm, unlike a lifting / lowering driving device of the engaging member, a driving motor or a current collector for driving the engaging member up / down is used. Eliminates the need for a power cord that connects to the power supply from the side. Even with such a lifting drive device, the level of the engaging member 3 of the tray traversing device 1 can be displaced up and down.

In the first and second embodiments, the lifting drive 71 of the tray traversing device 1 is commonly used for the displacement mechanism 7 of the engagement member. As shown in FIG. 5B, the tray drive device 1 is normally used by the lifting drive device 71.
Has been displaced upward, and the engaging member 3 has the guide mechanism G1,
The tray traversing device 1 is positioned at the engagement level with respect to G2, and as necessary, the tray traversing device 1 is moved up and down, and the engagement member 3 is inserted into and removed from the guide mechanisms G1 and G2. Also,
Instead of this, usually, the elevation drive device 71
The tray traversing device 1 may be displaced downward, the tray traversing device 1 may be raised and lowered as necessary, and the engagement member 3 may be positioned at the engagement level with respect to the guide mechanisms G1 and G2.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the guide mechanism G1 includes guide members 111, 1 made of steel or the like.
The first and second guide portions 11 and 12 each have a substantially Y-shape and include a first guide portion 11 on one side thereof and a second guide portion 12 on the other side thereof. Parts are adjacent. The first and second trays
Of the guide portions 11 and 12 are partially (one end) in the tray.
Are mounted adjacent to each other at the center in the width direction and the other end is extended in the width direction of the tray. The mounting position in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the tray の of the guide mechanism G1 is appropriately set according to the position of the center of rotation of the engaging member 3. As shown in FIG. 5A, here, the fixed position of the center of rotation of the engaging member 3 (the fixed position of the tray traversing device 1) is the length of the tray Because it is set at a position eccentric in the direction corresponding to the direction,
The entire guide mechanism G1 is attached to one side of the tray Т rather than the center in the longitudinal direction, and both ends of the Y-shape are provided at positions close to the longitudinal center of the tray Т.

In FIG. 1, first and second guide portions 1 are shown.
Reference numerals 1 and 12 denote an inner guide member 111 and an outer guide member 112 which is arranged in parallel with a space on the outside of the guide member 111 at a size substantially equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the engagement member 3. And a part (one end) thereof is bent at a predetermined angle, and these are attached to the lower surface of the tray T in a substantially Y-shaped plane shape and a substantially inverted U-shaped cross-sectional shape. The first guide portion 11 moves the tray T to the first position corresponding to the symmetric position of the engagement member 3 on the turning path.
From the position (right or left position) to the intermediate position between the first position and the second position (left or right position), that is, an intermediate position. .
Similarly, the second guide portion 12 moves the tray T from a second position (left or right position) corresponding to a symmetric position on the turning path of the engaging member 3 with the second position and the first position. (The position on the right or left side), that is, to guide the displacement direction of the engaging member 3 so as to be movable to an intermediate position.

The inner end portions of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are open portions 13 extending in the longitudinal direction of the tray 、, respectively, and the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are provided.
Are formed discontinuously. Therefore, no special switching section for switching the engagement member 3 is provided between the first and second guide sections 11 and 12.

The ends of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 at the outer positions are arranged so that the outer guide member 112 extends to the outside with respect to both ends of the inner guide member 111 and performs a pivoting movement. It is an engagement / disengagement end 14 with respect to the joint member 3.
Also, at each of the engagement / disengagement ends 14, both ends of the inner guide member 111 are extended in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the tray T, and a pressing portion 15 to which the engaging member 3 can contact is provided in a planar manner. .

The first and second guide portions 1 referred to here
Reference numerals 1 and 12 denote one of the guide portions where the first guide portion 11 is closer to the center of rotation of the engaging member 3, and the second guide portion 12 is farther from the center of rotation of the engagement member 3. Of the other guide portion. Therefore, the tray T is
Alternatively, when moved from the second position to the second or first position, the names of the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 are reversed. The same applies to the second to fourth embodiments.

Next, the operation of guiding the tray by the guide mechanism according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the tray T is moved from the first position R on the right side corresponding to the symmetrical position of the engagement member 3 on the turning path via the intermediate position C by the tray traversing device 1 already described. The operation of guiding the movement to the second position L will be exemplified. 6 to 10, the illustration of the rails for traversing the tray is omitted at the first and second positions R and L and the intermediate position C, and the illustration of the wheels is omitted on the lower surface of the tray T. I have.

In FIG. 6, first, the drive motor 4 of the tray traversing device 1 is operated, and the swivel arm 2 is moved from the standby position parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tray T at the first position R in a predetermined direction to the first position. It turns toward R. At this time, the tray traversing device 1 is displaced upward by the lifting drive device 71 so that the engaging member 3 can be engaged with the guide mechanism G1 on the lower surface of the tray 、.
Are positioned at the engagement level. When the turning arm 2 has turned to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the engaging member 3 at the tip thereof is moved to the first guide portion 1.
It is inserted from one engagement / disengagement end 14.

By the turning operation of the turning arm 2, the engaging member 3 is moved to the guide member 112 outside the first guide portion 11.
This is pressed while sliding on the top, and the tray T is
, That is, from the first position R to the intermediate position C. The tray T is traversed by the front and rear wheels moving from the rail at the first position R to the rail at the intermediate position C. Swivel arm 2
When the engagement member 3 reaches the end at the position inside the first guide portion 11 with the rotation of the tray, the tray T is completely moved to just above the intermediate position C. Here, the turning operation of the turning arm 2 is stopped by the stop of the drive motor 4, and the engaging member 3 locks the movement of the tray T guided to the intermediate position C.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the tray traversing device 1 is displaced downward by the displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member, that is, the lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1.
The engagement member 3 is detached downward from the first guide portion 11,
By temporarily stopping the elevation drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, the engagement member 3 is positioned at the non-engagement level below the first guide portion 11. Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the turning arm 2 is turned by a predetermined angle by the operation of the tray traversing device 1, and the engaging member 3 is placed immediately below the end of the inside position of the second guide portion 12. It moves and its turning is stopped. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10, the tray traversing device 1 is displaced upward by the elevation drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, and the engaging member 3 is moved upward toward the second guide portion 12. . The engagement member 3 is engaged with the end of the second guide portion 12 at the inner position, and the lifting drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1 is stopped.

When the engaging member 3 is switched from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 as described above and is engaged, the turning arm 2 is turned again as shown in FIG. The operation of the drive motor 4 is resumed, the turning arm 2 is turned toward the second position L, and the engaging member 3 slides on the guide member 111 inside the second guide portion 12 to move it. By pressing, the tray T is pushed out toward the second position L.

When the swing arm 2 has swung to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to a second position L, and the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swing arm 2 is moved to the second guide portion. 12 from the engaging / disengaging end 14. At the same time, the engaging member 3 is
And presses it, thereby pressing the entire tray T at the second position L, restricting its movement and positioning. In this way, the tray T is completely moved to the predetermined position of the second position L.

In FIG. 6, after the tray T is moved to the intermediate position C, the engaging member 3 does not switch from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 and the first guide portion 11 When the turning arm 2 is turned toward the first position R instead of the second position L from the state of being engaged with the end portion at the inner position of the first member, the engaging member 3 becomes the first guide portion 11. The tray T is pushed while sliding on the guide member 111 inside the tray, and the tray T is sent out in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, from the intermediate position C to the first position R. When the swing arm 2 has swung to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the first position R (returned), and the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swing arm 2 is moved to the first guide. It is detached from the engagement end 14 of the part 11. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 15 of the engagement / disengagement end 14 and presses it, thereby pressing the entire tray T at the first position R, restricting its movement, and positioning. In this way, the tray T is completely moved (returned) to the predetermined position of the first position R.

Conversely, when the tray T is guided to move from the second position L to the first position R, or when the tray T is returned to the second position L, the same applies as described above.

It should be noted that the guide mechanism G1 can also be used when the lifting / lowering drive device 72 of the engagement member 3 shown in FIG. 11 is used in place of the lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1 for the displacement mechanism 7 of the engagement member. Similarly, the tray # in the first or second position is moved to the second or first position via the intermediate position. In this case, the engaging member 3 is inserted and removed between the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 by the elevating operation, and the second or first guide portion 12 is moved from the first or second guide portion 11 and 12. Switched to 11. In addition, even if the lifting / lowering drive device of the revolving arm is used for the displacement mechanism 7 of the engagement member, the tray Ｇ at the first or second position is similarly moved to the Moved to the second or first position. In this case, the first and second guide portions 11,
The engaging member 3 is inserted and removed between the first and second guides 12 by the raising / lowering operation of the turning arm 2, and is switched from the first or second guides 11, 12 to the second or first guides 12, 11.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the guide mechanism G1 is formed substantially in a substantially Y shape on the lower surface of the tray に よ り by the inner and outer guide members 111 and 112, and the tray T is formed. From the first position R corresponding to the symmetric position on the turning path of the engagement member 3 to the intermediate position C,
First guide portion 11 for guiding the displacement direction of engagement member 3
And a second guide portion 12 that guides the displacement direction of the engaging member 3 so that the tray T can be moved from a second position L corresponding to a symmetric position on the turning path of the engaging member 3 to an intermediate position C. The first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are partially adjacent to each other, and the pivotally engaging member 3 is operatively engaged with the first or second guide portions 11 and 12. When the tray T is moved and guided from the first or second position R, L to the intermediate position C, and the tray Т is moved to the intermediate position C, the engaging member 3 is displaced by the displacement mechanism 7 (here, the tray traversing device). 1), the first and second guide units 1).
1 and 12, the engagement member 3 is moved to the first position.
Is switched from the guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 or from the second guide portion 12 to the first guide portion 11, the engagement member 3 is turned after being engaged, and the second position is shifted from the intermediate position C to the second position. Since the movement guide is performed to the position L or the first position R, the right or left tray T around the tray traversing device 1 can be selectively moved to the left or right in the mechanical parking facility. it can. In particular, in the case of the guide mechanism G1, since the engagement member 3 is switched at an adjacent position between the first and second guide portions 11, 12, this switching operation can be performed smoothly and quickly. The right or left tray T can be moved smoothly and quickly to the left or right. As a result, when the parking device is operated, the tray
In a procedure such as taking out or returning the tray, it is possible to eliminate a restriction such as returning the tray た taken out from the right side (or the left side) to the right side (or the left side). In addition, it is not necessary to divide the tray into a left tray and a right tray for the production or management of the tray.

In the guide mechanism G1, the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 are formed by the inner guide member 111 and the outer guide member 112, respectively, and these are formed into a substantially Y-shape. Put together, first, second
Since the guide portions 11 and 12 are formed discontinuously, the overall shape of the guide mechanism G1 can be simplified and cost can be reduced. Even with such a simple shape, the engagement member 3 is moved by the displacement mechanism 7 to the first and second guide portions 11,
12 by pulling it up and down with respect to
Is switched from the guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 or vice versa, so that the engaging member 3 is securely engaged with the first and second guide portions 11 and 12, and the tray 移動 is smoothly moved. I can guide you.

Further, since the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are formed discontinuously, the engaging member 3 can be extended to an end located inside the first guide portion 11 or the second guide portion 12. By stopping the turning of the engaging member 3 when it moves, the engaging member 3 is held at the end inside the first guide portion 11 or the second guide portion 12. Second
T moved to a position C between the positions R and L
Can be reliably locked.

Further, at the engaging / disengaging end 14 of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 with respect to the engaging member 3, a pressing portion 15 which is pressed by the engaging member 3 is provided. By pressing 15, the tray T at the first or second position R, L is restricted to move and is positioned at a predetermined position, so that the tray T can be accurately moved to a regular position. .

In the present embodiment, the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are arranged on the lower surface of the tray し て so that a part thereof is adjacent to the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 11. 12 may be separated and a part thereof may be arranged in close proximity. The separation interval (dimension) is arbitrary. In this case, when switching the engagement member 3 from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 or vice versa, the first and second engagement members 3
As the turning distance between the guide portions 11 and 12 increases, the switching operation increases, and the switching time increases. The first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are formed linearly, respectively.
Each of the parts 1 and 12 may be selectively formed in a curved shape. FIG. 2 shows an example. In addition, since the engaging member 3 is inserted into and removed from the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 in the vertical direction, the end of the inner position adjacent to or close to the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 is It may be either the open part 13 or the closed part. Even in this case, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 shows the configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the guide mechanism G2 includes an inner guide member 2 made of steel or the like.
11 and the outer guide member 212, the whole is formed in a substantially V-shape, and the first guide portion 21 on one side thereof,
A second guide portion 22 is provided on one side and the other, and a part of the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 is adjacent to each other. On the lower surface of the tray 第, first and second guide portions 21 and 22
A part (one end) is adjacent to the center of the tray 中央 in the width direction, and the other end is attached so as to extend in the width direction of the tray は. In the guide mechanism G2 as well, the mounting position of the lower surface of the tray に お け る in the longitudinal direction is appropriately set in accordance with the position of the center of rotation of the engaging member 3;
In the same manner as in the first embodiment, the fixed position of the center of rotation of the engaging member 3 (the fixed position of the tray traversing device 1) is the direction corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the tray に 対 し て with respect to the center of the transport trolley (or the lifting platform) 5. The entire guide mechanism G2 is mounted on one side of the tray Т so as to be closer to one side than the center in the longitudinal direction of the tray 、, and both ends of the V shape are close to the center in the longitudinal direction of the tray Т. It is provided in the position where it did.

The first and second guide portions 21 and 22 each include an inner guide member 211 and this guide member 211.
Outside guide members 21 arranged side by side with an interval substantially the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the engagement member 3
2, and a part (one end) thereof is adjacent to them, and these are attached to the lower surface of the tray T in a substantially V-shaped planar shape and a substantially inverted U-shaped cross-sectional shape. The first guide portion 21 moves the tray T from a first position (right or left position) corresponding to a symmetric position on the turning path of the engagement member 3 to the first position and the second position (left side). (Or a position on the right side), that is, to guide the displacement direction of the engagement member 3 so as to be movable to an intermediate position. Similarly, the tray T is moved from the second position (the left or right position) corresponding to the symmetric position of the engagement member 3 on the turning path by the second guide portion 22.
And the first position (the right or left side position), that is, to guide the displacement direction of the engagement member 3 so as to be movable to an intermediate position.

The inner end portions of the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are open portions 23 that are inclined or directed in the longitudinal direction of the tray 、, respectively. The second guide portions 21 and 22 are formed discontinuously. Therefore, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22
No special switching section for switching the engagement member is provided in the middle of the above. In addition, the first and second guide portions 21, 2
The end of the outer position 2 is an engagement / disengagement end 24 with respect to the engaging member 3 which pivots similarly to the first embodiment, and the engagement member 3 is in contact with each engagement / disengagement end 24. Possible holding parts 25 are provided in a plane.

Even in this case, the guide mechanism G2
As in the first embodiment, the tray Т is guided for movement. That is, (see the tray traversing device 1 and its lifting / lowering drive device 71 in FIG. 6),
The turning arm 2 is turned toward the tray Т at the first position R, and the engaging member 3 at the tip thereof is inserted from the engaging / disengaging end 24 of the first guide portion 21. Subsequently, the engagement member 3 slides on the guide member 212 outside the first guide portion 21 and presses the guide member 212, and the tray T is turned in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, in the first position. Pull out from R toward intermediate position C. The tray T is traversed by the front and rear wheels moving from the rail at the first position R to the rail at the intermediate position C. When the engagement member 3 reaches the end at the position inside the first guide portion 21 with the turning of the turning arm 2, the tray T is completely moved to just above the intermediate position C. Here, the turning operation of the turning arm 2 is stopped by stopping the tray traversing device 1, and the engaging member 3 is moved to the intermediate position C.
Is locked.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the tray traversing device 1 is displaced downward by the displacement mechanism 7 of the engaging member, that is, the lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1.
The engaging member 3 is disengaged downward from the first guide portion 21,
By temporarily stopping the elevation drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, the engagement member 3 is positioned at the non-engagement level below the first guide portion 21. Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the turning arm 2 is turned by a predetermined angle by the operation of the tray traversing device 1, and the engaging member 3 is placed immediately below the end of the inside position of the second guide portion 22. It moves and its turning is stopped. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10, the tray traversing device 1 is displaced upward by the lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, and the engaging member 3 is moved upward toward the second guide portion 22. . The vertical drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1 is stopped by being engaged with the inner end of the second guide portion 22.

In this manner, when the engaging member 3 is switched from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 and is engaged, the turning arm 2 is turned again. The engagement member 3 is the second
While sliding on the guide member 211 inside the guide portion 22, the tray T is pushed out toward the second position L.

When the pivot arm 2 has pivoted to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the second position L, and the engaging member 3 at the tip thereof moves to the second position L.
From the engaging / disengaging end 24 of the guide portion 22. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes in contact with the pressing portion 25 provided on the engaging / disengaging end 24 and presses the pressing portion 25 to press the entire tray T at the second position, restricting its movement, and positioning.
In this way, the tray T is completely moved to the predetermined position of the second position L.

Further, after the tray T is moved to the intermediate position C, the engagement member 3 does not switch from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 and the position of the inside of the first guide portion 21 is maintained. When the turning arm 2 is turned toward the first position R instead of the second position L from the state of being engaged with the end portion, the engaging member 3 becomes a guide inside the first guide portion 21. When the tray T is pressed while sliding on the member 211, the tray T is turned in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, the intermediate position C
To the first position R. When the turning arm 2 has turned to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the first position R (returned), and the engaging member 3 is disengaged from the first guide portion 21. Disengaged from end 24. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 25 of the engagement / disengagement end 24, and presses the pressing portion 25, whereby the first
The entire tray T at the position R is held down, and its movement is regulated and positioned. In this way, the tray T is completely moved (returned) to the predetermined position of the first position R.

Conversely, when the tray T is guided to move from the second position L to the first position R or when the tray T is returned to the second position L, the same applies to the above.

Even in this case, in the mechanical parking facility, the tray T on the right or left side of the
Can be selectively moved to the left or right, and the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are arranged on the lower surface of the tray 一部 so as to be partially adjacent to each other. 22 may be separated and a part thereof may be arranged in close proximity. The separation interval (dimension) is arbitrary. Thus, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are arranged in a substantially inverted C shape.
In this case, when switching the engagement member 3 from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 or vice versa, the turning distance between the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 of the engagement member 3 Becomes larger, the switching operation becomes larger, and the switching time becomes longer. In addition, the first and second guide portions 2
Although the respective portions 1 and 22 are formed linearly, the respective portions of the guide portions 21 and 22 may be selectively formed in a curved shape. FIG. 4 shows an example. In addition, since the engaging member 3 is vertically inserted into and removed from the first and second guide portions 21 and 22, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are inserted.
May be an open portion 23 or a closed portion. Even in this case, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

It is to be noted that, even if the lifting / lowering drive device 72 of the engagement member 3 or the lifting / lowering drive device of the revolving arm is used for the displacement mechanism 7 of the engagement member instead of the lifting / lowering drive device 71 of the tray traversing device 1, By the mechanism G2, similarly, the tray の in the first or second position is moved to the second or first position via the intermediate position. In this case, the engaging member 3 is inserted and removed between the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 by the elevating operation of the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 or by the elevating operation of the revolving arm 2, and the second and third guide portions 21 and 22 are moved from the first and second guide portions 21 and 22. Alternatively, switching to the first guide portions 22 and 21 is performed.

FIGS. 12 and 13 and FIGS. 14 and 15 show third and fourth embodiments of the guide mechanism. The third and fourth embodiments illustrate the same guide mechanism as the first and second embodiments. As shown in FIG. 16, these guide mechanisms G3 and G4 are provided with the first and second tray traversing devices 1 as in the first and second embodiments.
A displacement mechanism 8 of an engaging member different from that of the embodiment is used. The tray traversing device 1 is as described above, and the same reference numerals are given here, and the duplicate description will be omitted. Here, the displacement mechanism 8 of the engaging member 3
An X-direction driving device for moving the engaging member 3 in the X direction corresponding to the moving direction (storage direction) of the tray Т, or a Y-direction driving device for moving the engaging member 3 in the Y direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the tray 、.
Alternatively, the engaging member 3 is configured as an XY direction driving device that moves the engaging member 3 in the XY direction, and is provided alongside the tray traversing device 1 so that the engaging member 3 can be inserted into and removed from the guide mechanism. Although not shown here, the X-direction driving device includes an X-direction rail laid on a transport trolley (or an elevating platform) 5 and a base movable on the X-direction rail by motor driving or the like. The pivot drive 4 of the tray traversing device 1 is installed on the base, and the tray traversing device 1 (the pivot center of the engaging member 3) is moved in the X direction on the horizontal plane, and the position of the engaging member 3 is adjusted. Is displaced. The Y-direction drive device includes a Y-direction rail laid on a carrier (or lift) 5 and a base movable on the Y-direction rail by driving a motor or the like, and a tray traversing device is provided on the base. The first swing driving device 4 is installed, and the tray traversing device 1 (the center of rotation of the engaging member 3) is moved in the Y direction on the horizontal plane, and the position of the engaging member 3 is displaced. The XY-direction driving device includes an X-direction rail laid on a carrier (or a lift) 5, a first base movable on the X-direction rail by driving a motor, and the like, and a first base. A Y-direction rail laid thereon, and a second base movable on the Y-direction rail by driving a motor or the like, and the turning drive unit 4 of the tray traversing device 1 is installed on the second base. , Tray traversing device 1 (engaging member 3
Of the engaging member 3 is displaced in the X-Y direction on the horizontal plane. In each of the third and fourth embodiments, the tray traversing device 1 provided with the XY direction driving device 81 is commonly used.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 12 shows the configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention. 12, the guide mechanism G3 is substantially the same as the guide mechanism G1 of FIG. Here, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted. The difference from the guide mechanism G1 is that the engagement member displacement mechanism 7 according to the first and third embodiments
8, in the case of the guide mechanism G <b> 1, the adjacent or adjacent ends of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are open portions 13.
However, in the case of the guide mechanism G3, the opening 13 is always provided.

Next, the operation of guiding the tray に よ る by the guide mechanism G3 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, similarly to the first embodiment, the tray traversing device 1 moves the tray T from the first position R on the right side corresponding to the symmetric position of the engagement member 3 on the turning path via the intermediate position C. Then, an operation of guiding the movement to the second position L on the left side will be exemplified. In FIG. 16, the rails for traversing the tray are not shown at the first and second positions R and L and the intermediate position C, and the wheels are not shown on the lower surface of the tray T.

In FIG. 16, first, the drive motor 4 of the tray traversing device 1 at the fixed position is operated, and the swing arm 2 is moved to the first position.
Is turned toward the position R. Swing arm 2 is tray T
After turning to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of
The engagement member 3 at the tip is the engagement / disengagement end 1 of the first guide portion 11.
Inserted from 4.

By the turning operation of the turning arm 2, the engaging member 3 is moved to the guide member 112 outside the first guide portion 11.
This is pressed while sliding on the top, and the tray T is
, That is, from the first position R to the intermediate position C. The tray T is traversed by the front and rear wheels moving from the rail at the first position R to the rail at the intermediate position C. Swivel arm 2
When the engagement member 3 reaches the inner end of the first guide portion 11 with the rotation of the tray, the tray T is completely moved to a position immediately above the intermediate position C. Here, the turning operation of the turning arm 2 is stopped by the stop of the drive motor 4, and the engaging member 3 locks the movement of the tray T guided to the intermediate position C.

Subsequently, the tray traversing device 1 (the turning center of the engaging member 3) is moved in the Y direction (downward in FIG. 16) by the displacement mechanism 8 of the engaging member, that is, the XY direction driving device 81. Then, the engaging member 3 is detached from the opening 13 of the first guide 11. Subsequently, the tray traversing device 1 (the center of rotation of the engaging member 3) is moved in the X direction (the right direction in FIG. 16), and the engaging member 3 is extended over the second guide portion 12 (the second (Extended from the open portion 13 of the guide portion 12). Subsequently, the engaging member 3 is moved in the Y direction (upward in FIG. 16), inserted into the second guide portion 12, and
It is engaged with this.

In this way, when the engaging member 3 is switched from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 and is engaged, the XY driving device 81 is temporarily stopped, and the tray traversing device is stopped. 1 is stopped in the X and Y directions, and the turning arm 2 is turned again. The operation of the drive motor 4 is resumed, and the turning arm 2 is turned toward the second position L,
The engaging member 3 is a guide member 1 inside the second guide portion 12.
11 and press it while sliding on the
To position L. During the turning of the engagement member 3,
The tray traversing device 1 (the center of the engaging member 3) has its XY
The directional drive device 81 is displaced to the original fixed position by moving in the XY direction on the horizontal plane, and the tray Т is sent out from the intermediate position C to the second position L by the engaging member 3. To go.

When the tray traversing device 1 (the center of the engaging member 3) is returned to the home position and the turning arm 2 is turned to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the second position. L, the engaging member 3 at the tip of the turning arm 2 is disengaged from the engaging / disengaging end 14 of the second guide portion 12.
At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 15 provided on the engaging / disengaging end 14 and presses the pressing portion, thereby pressing the entire tray T at the second position L, restricting the movement thereof, and positioning. In this way, the tray T is completely moved to the predetermined position of the second position L.

In FIG. 16, after the tray T is moved to the intermediate position C, the engaging member 3 is moved to the first guide portion 11.
From the state in which it is engaged with the end at the inner position of the first guide portion 11 without switching from the second guide portion 12 to the second guide portion 12.
When the turning arm 2 is turned toward the first position R instead of the second position L, the engaging member 3 is moved to the first guide portion 11.
The tray T is pushed while sliding on the guide member 111 inside the tray, and the tray T is sent out in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, from the intermediate position C to the first position R. When the pivot arm 2 has pivoted to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the first position R.
(Returned) to the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swing arm 2
Is separated from the engagement / disengagement end 14 of the first guide portion 11. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 15 of the engagement / disengagement end 14 and presses it, thereby pressing the entire tray T at the first position R, restricting its movement, and positioning. In this way, the tray T is completely moved (returned) to the predetermined position of the first position R.

On the contrary, the same applies to the case where the tray T is moved and guided from the second position L to the first position R or returned to the second position L.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the guide mechanism G3 having substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is provided on the lower surface of the tray Т, and the engaging member 3 that pivots is moved to the first position. Alternatively, the tray T is moved and guided from the first or second position R, L to the intermediate position C by operatively engaging with the second guide portions 11, 12, and the tray T is moved to the intermediate position C. By the way, the engaging member 3 is moved by the displacement mechanism 8 (here, the XY direction driving device 81 of the tray traversing device 1).
By inserting and removing from the first or second guide portions 11 and 12, the engagement member 3 is moved from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 or from the second guide portion 12 to the first guide portion 11. To the second position L or the first position R from the intermediate position C to the second position L.
In the mechanical parking facility, the right or left tray T around the tray traversing device 1 can be selectively moved to the left or right in the mechanical parking facility. The same operation and effect as described above can be obtained.

Also in the third embodiment, the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 may be separated and a part of them may be arranged close to each other, and the separation interval (dimension) is arbitrary. . In this case, when switching the engagement member 3 from the first guide portion 11 to the second guide portion 12 or vice versa,
As the moving distance between the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 of the engagement member 3 increases, the switching operation increases,
The switching time becomes longer. Further, each of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 may be selectively formed in a curved shape.
FIG. 13 shows an example. Even in this case, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 14 shows a configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 14, this guide mechanism G4 is substantially the same as the guide mechanism of the second embodiment. Here, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the duplicate description thereof will be omitted. The guide mechanism G2 is slightly different from the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 in the case of the guide mechanism G2 because of the difference between the engagement member displacement mechanisms 7 and 8 of the second and fourth embodiments. The adjacent or adjacent end may be either the open portion 23 or the closed portion, whereas the guide mechanism G4 always requires the open portion 2.
3 is provided.

Also in this case, the movement of the tray Т is guided similarly to the third embodiment. That is, (FIG. 16
By the operation of the tray traversing device 1 at the fixed position, the turning arm 2 is turned toward the first position R, and the engaging member 3 at the tip thereof is inserted from the engaging / disengaging end 24 of the first guide portion 21. You. By the subsequent turning operation of the turning arm 2, the engaging member 3
Slides on the guide member 212 outside the first guide portion 21 and presses the tray T in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, the intermediate position C from the first position R.
Pull out towards. When the engagement member 3 reaches the end at the position inside the first guide portion 21 with the turning of the turning arm 2, the tray T is completely moved to just above the intermediate position C. Here, the tray traversing device 1 is stopped, and the engaging member 3 locks the movement of the tray T that has been moved and guided to the intermediate position.

Subsequently, the XY direction driving device 81
The tray traversing device 1 (the center of rotation of the engagement member 3) is moved in the Y direction, and the engagement member 3 is separated from the opening 23 of the first guide portion 21. Further, the tray traversing device 1 (the center of rotation of the engagement member 3) is moved in the X direction, and the engagement member 3
Is moved on the extension of the second guide portion 22 (on the extension of the open portion 23 of the second guide portion 22). Furthermore, the engaging member 3 is moved in the Y direction, inserted into the second guide portion 22, and engaged with it.

In this way, when the engaging member 3 is switched from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 and is engaged, the movement of the tray traversing device in the X and Y directions is stopped.
The engagement member 3 is turned again. The engaging member 3 slides on the guide member 211 inside the second guide portion 22 and presses the same to push the tray T toward the second position L. During the rotation of the engagement member 3, the tray traversing device 1 (the center of the engagement member 3) is displaced to the original home position by moving in the XY direction on the horizontal plane. Т is sent from the intermediate position C to the second position L.

When the tray traversing device 1 (the center of the engaging member 3) is returned to the home position and the turning arm 2 is turned to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the second position. L, the engaging member 3 at the tip of the turning arm 2 is disengaged from the engaging / disengaging end 24 of the second guide portion 22.
At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes in contact with the pressing portion 25 provided on the engaging / disengaging end 24 and presses the pressing portion 25 to press the entire tray T at the second position L, restricting its movement and positioning. In this way, the tray T is completely moved to the predetermined position of the second position L.

Further, after the tray T is moved to the intermediate position C, the engagement member 3 does not switch from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 and the position of the inside of the first guide portion 21 is changed. When the turning arm 2 is turned toward the first position R instead of the second position L from the state of being engaged with the end portion, the engaging member 3 becomes a guide inside the first guide portion 21. When the tray T is pressed while sliding on the member 211, the tray T is turned in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, the intermediate position C
To the first position R. When the swing arm 2 has swung to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T, the tray T is moved to the first position R (returned), and the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swing arm 2 is moved to the first guide. The part 21 is detached from the engagement / disengagement end 24. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 25 of the engaging / disengaging end 24 and presses the pressing portion 25 to press the entire tray T at the first position R,
The movement is regulated and positioning is performed. In this way, the tray T is completely moved (returned) to the predetermined position of the first position R.

On the contrary, the same applies to the case where the tray T is guided to move from the second position L to the first position R, or to the case where the tray T returns to the second position L.

Even in this manner, in the mechanical parking facility, the right or left tray T
Can be selectively moved to the left or right, and the same operation and effect as in the third embodiment can be achieved.

Also in the present embodiment, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 may be separated and a part thereof may be arranged close to each other, and an interval (dimension) for separating them is arbitrary.
Thus, the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are arranged in a substantially inverted C shape. In this case, when the engagement member 3 is switched from the first guide portion 21 to the second guide portion 22 or vice versa, the first and second guide portions 2 of the engagement member 3 are switched.
As the moving distance between the first and the second 22 increases, the switching operation becomes longer, and the switching time becomes longer. Further, each of the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 may be selectively formed in a curved shape. FIG. 15 shows an example. Even in this case, the same operation and effect can be obtained.

In the fourth embodiment, the XY direction driving device 81 is used for the displacement mechanism 8 of the engagement member.
This XY driving device 81 is the X-direction driving device described above,
Alternatively, a Y-direction driving device can be used. in this case,
By moving the engaging member 3 in the X direction or the Y direction, the first or second
However, in order to ensure that the engaging member 3 is engaged with the first or second guide portion 21 or 22, the turning arm 2 may be engaged as necessary. You may make it turn a little.

As described above, according to the first to fourth embodiments,
Although various types of guide mechanisms have been described, the guide mechanism of the present invention includes first and second guide portions as a basic configuration, the overall shape is arbitrary, and the mounting position on the tray is Is arbitrarily changed according to the pivot center position of the engagement member.

In each embodiment, only one guide mechanism is provided on the lower surface of the tray. However, by providing this guide mechanism in a symmetrical pair on the lower surface of the tray, Is moving in various facilities,
Even when the front and rear directions are reversed by the tray turning means, it is possible to switch from one guide mechanism to the other guide mechanism and operatively engage with the engaging member that is turning.

Further, in each embodiment, the guide mechanism applied to the tray used in the mechanical parking facility is exemplified, but the guide mechanism is similarly applied to the tray for storing the stored articles used in the automatic warehouse facility and the like. be able to.

[0085]

As described above, in the guide mechanism of the present invention and the tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism, the moving object or the tray corresponds to the symmetrical position of the engaging member on the turning path. Movably between the first and second positions.
First and second guide portions for guiding the displacement direction of the engagement member are provided, and a part of the first and second guide portions is adjacent to or close to each other, and the first and second engagement members are rotated. The moving object or the tray is moved to the first position by operatively engaging the
Alternatively, by guiding the movement from the second position to the intermediate position and moving the moving object or the tray to the intermediate position, the engaging member is inserted and removed from the first and second guide portions by the displacement mechanism. After switching from the first or second guide portion to the second or first guide portion and engaging the same, the engaging member is turned to move the moving object or the tray from the intermediate position to the second position.
Alternatively, since the movement guide is performed toward the first position, the moving object or the tray is selected from one side located at a symmetric position about the turning center of the engaging member to the other side or vice versa. Thus, it is possible to reliably move.
Further, by switching the engaging member at a position close to or adjacent to the first and second guide portions, this switching operation can be performed smoothly and quickly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a first embodiment of the present invention and a tray for automatic mounting on a vehicle using the guide mechanism.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a modified example of a guide mechanism and a tray for automatic in-vehicle use using the guide mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a second embodiment of the present invention and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a modified example of a guide mechanism and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 (a) is a plan view of a tray traversing device and a displacement mechanism of an engaging member (elevation driving device of the tray traversing device) used in the first and second embodiments of the present invention. Front view of a traversing device and a displacement mechanism of an engaging member (elevation driving device of a tray traversing device)

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a tray guiding operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state where the engaging member that pivots reaches the end inside the first guide portion and the tray is moved to an intermediate position in the guiding operation of the tray.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state in which, when the tray is moved to an intermediate position in the guiding operation of the tray, the engaging member is lowered by the displacement mechanism and detached downward from the first guide portion;

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a state in which the engaging member has been moved below the second guide portion by the turning operation of the tray traversing device in the guiding operation of the tray.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a state in which the engaging member is raised by the displacement mechanism and is engaged with the second guide portion in the guiding operation of the tray.

FIG. 11 is a side view of another tray traversing device and an engaging member displacement mechanism (an engaging member elevating drive device) used in the first and second embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of a guide mechanism and a tray for automatic in-vehicle use using the guide mechanism according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a modified example of a guide mechanism and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism.

FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a modified example of a guide mechanism and a tray for automatic vehicle-mounting using the guide mechanism according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of a tray traversing device and an engaging member displacement mechanism (an XY direction driving device of the tray traversing device) used in the third and fourth embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a partial plan view of a conventional planar reciprocating parking device using a tray provided with a guide mechanism.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a conventional elevator-type parking device using a tray provided with a guide mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (Embodiment 1) G1 guide mechanism 11 first guide section 12 second guide section 13 opening section 14 engaging / disengaging end 15 holding section 111 inner guide member 112 outer guide member 1 tray traversing device 2 turning arm 3 engaging Coupling member (roller) 31 Support shaft 4 Rotation drive device (drive motor with reduction gear) 5 Carriage truck (or lifting platform) 7 Displacement mechanism of engagement member 71 Elevation drive device of tray traversing device 711 Pantograph 712 Drive device (power) Cylinder) 713 Guide shaft 714 Base 72 Elevation drive device 721 for drive of engaging member 721 Drive motor 722 Drive shaft 723 Power supply cord 724 Current collector 725 Power supply T Tray for automatic in-vehicle mounting R First position C Intermediate position L Position 2 (Embodiment 2) G2 Guide mechanism 21 First guide section 22 Second guide section 23 Open Part 24 Engagement end 25 Holding part 211 Inner guide member 212 Outer guide member 1 Tray traversing device 2 Swivel arm 3 Engagement member (roller) 4 Swivel drive (drive motor with reduction gear) 5 Carriage (or lifting / lowering) 7) Displacement mechanism of engaging member 71 Elevation drive device of tray traversing device T Tray for automatic vehicle mounting (Embodiment 3) G3 guide mechanism 11 First guide portion 12 Second guide portion 13 Opening portion 14 Detachment 15 Holding part 111 Inner guide member 112 Outer guide member 1 Tray traversing device 2 Swivel arm 3 Engagement member (roller) 4 Swivel drive (drive motor with reduction gear) 5 Carriage (or lift) 8 Displacement mechanism of engaging member 81 X-Y direction driving device of tray traversing device T Tray for automatic in-vehicle mounting R First position C Intermediate position L Second position (Embodiment 4) G4 guide mechanism 21 first guide section 22 second guide section 23 opening section 24 engaging / disengaging end 25 holding section 211 inner guide member 212 outer guide member 1 tray traversing device 2 turning arm 3 engagement Coupling member (roller) 4 Rotation drive device (drive motor with reduction gear) 5 Carriage truck (or lift platform) 8 Displacement mechanism of engaging member 81 Lift drive device of tray traversing device T Tray for automatic in-vehicle mounting R 1st Position C Intermediate position L Second position

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A guide mechanism which is disposed on a moving body and is operatively engaged with an engaging member which pivots to linearly move and guide the moving body, wherein the moving body is located on a turning path of the engaging member. The first and second guides are provided to guide the direction of displacement of the engagement member so as to be movable between the first and second positions corresponding to the symmetric positions of the first and second guides. The engaging member is moved from the first guide portion to the second guide portion by the combined use of a displacement mechanism of the engaging member that is partially or adjacent to and close to the first and second guide portions. A guide mechanism characterized in that the guide mechanism can be switched to the first guide portion from the second guide portion or from the second guide portion. 2. The guide mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the engagement member is switched at a position adjacent to or close to the first and second guide portions. 3. The guide mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first guide portion and the second guide portion are formed discontinuously. 4. The guide mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first guide portion and the second guide portion are formed separately. 5. The whole of the first and second guide portions is formed in a substantially Y shape, a substantially V shape, a substantially U shape, or a modified shape thereof, and the first guide portion is formed on one side and the first guide portion is formed on the other side. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a second guide portion. 6. The mechanism for displacing an engaging member includes means for vertically moving the engaging member, and the engaging member is vertically inserted into and removed from the first and second guide portions. 6. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. A displacement mechanism for an engaging member, wherein the center of rotation of the engaging member is defined as an X direction corresponding to the moving direction of the moving object on a horizontal plane, a Y direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the moving object, or a combined direction. Means for moving the first and second engagement members.
2. The guide portion is inserted and removed in a horizontal direction with respect to the guide portion.
6. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 8. A tray for placing stored articles using the guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 7.