JP4028132B2 - Guide mechanism and tray for storing articles using the same - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a guide mechanism used for a mechanical parking facility, an automatic warehouse facility, and the like, and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism. The present invention relates to a guide mechanism that linearly moves and guides a moving object, and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a mechanical parking facility includes a parking device that transports and stores an automobile on a tray. FIG. 11 shows a plane reciprocating parking apparatus using this type of tray system as a first example.
[0003]
In FIG. 11, reference numeral 101 denotes an automobile storage hierarchy, on which an automobile conveyance path 102 is set, and a pair of traveling rails 103 are laid on the conveyance path 102. Reference numeral 104 denotes a self-propelled transport carriage driven by a motor, which reciprocates on a travel rail 103 of the transport path 102. Note that a pair of traverse rails 105 are disposed on the transport carriage 104 on the front and rear sides thereof in the width direction.
[0004]
Reference numeral 1 denotes a tray transfer device mounted on the transport carriage 104, which is arranged so that the turning center is set at the center position in the width direction of the transport carriage 104 so as to be able to turn in the horizontal direction, and the tip is a required dimension on the parking section 106 side. A revolving arm 2 having a protruding length, an engaging member 3 composed of a roller projecting upward at the tip, and a drive motor 4 with a speed reducer as a revolving drive device that revolves the revolving arm 2. With.
[0005]
Reference numerals 106 denote parking sections arranged in a line along both sides of the conveyance path 102, and a pair of traverse rails 107 are respectively installed. In each of these parking sections 106, a tray T for automatic in-vehicle placement is arranged with wheels (not shown) pivotally supported on the lower surface thereof placed on a pair of traverse rails 107. These trays T are provided with a guide mechanism G for operative engagement with the tray transfer device 1 of the transport carriage 104. The guide mechanism G is formed by a guide member made of a pair of angle-shaped members, and this is attached to the lower surface of the tray T in parallel along the longitudinal direction thereof. Further, both ends of the tray transfer device 1 are expanded in a C shape as engaging / disengaging ends with respect to the engaging member 3 of the tray transfer device 1.
[0006]
In the parking operation or the unloading operation of the car of the parking device or the preparation operation thereof, when the transport carriage 104 travels to the front of the designated parking section 106 and stops, the tray transfer device 1 is started and the tray T is moved. It is transferred from the parking section 106 to the transport carriage 104 or from the transport carriage 104 to the parking section 106.
[0007]
When the tray T is transferred from the parking section 106 to the transport carriage 104, the swing motor 2 is directed from the standby position parallel to the longitudinal direction of the transport carriage 104 toward the parking section 106 by the operation of the drive motor 4. When the vehicle is turned to the position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the parking section 106, the engagement member 3 at the tip is inserted into the guide mechanism G on the lower surface of the tray T from one end thereof. By the subsequent turning operation of the turning arm 2, the engaging member 3 pulls out the tray T onto the transport carriage 104 while sliding in the guide mechanism G. The tray T is traversed when the front and rear wheels move from the pair of traversing rails 107 of the parking section 106 to the pair of traversing rails 105 of the transport carriage 104. When the engaging member 3 reaches near the end on the guide mechanism G as the turning arm 2 turns, it starts to move back on the guide mechanism G, and the turning arm 2 continues to traverse the tray T at a predetermined angle. And the tray T is completely transferred onto the transport carriage 104.
[0008]
When the tray T is transferred from the transport carriage 104 to the parking section 106, the operation is the reverse of the above.
[0009]
Thus, in this plane reciprocating parking device, the tray transfer device 1 that swings the engagement member 3 is mounted on the transport carriage 104, and the engagement member 3 that swings on the lower surface of each tray T operates. A guide mechanism G that engages and guides the movement of each tray T linearly is provided, and the tray T is moved between the transport carriage 104 and each parking section 106. Therefore, in the storage hierarchy 101 of the automobile, the tray T can be taken in and out smoothly and quickly, and the entry and exit of the automobile can be executed in a short time.
[0010]
FIG. 12 shows an elevator parking apparatus using this type of tray system as a second example.
[0011]
In FIG. 12, 1 is a tray transfer device mounted on an elevator platform, and includes a swing arm 2, an engagement member 3, and a drive motor 4 with a speed reducer. In addition, a rail for traversing a tray (not shown) is arranged on the elevator platform in front of and behind the elevator.
[0012]
Reference numeral 206 denotes a car parking section formed hierarchically on both sides of the elevator hoistway. A pair of traverse rails (not shown) are laid in each parking section 206, and a tray T with a cart structure is disposed thereon. Yes. These trays T are provided with a guide mechanism G for operative engagement with the tray transfer device 1 of the lifting platform. The guide mechanism G is formed by a guide member made of steel or the like, and this is attached to the lower surface of the tray T in parallel along the longitudinal direction. Further, both ends of the tray transfer device 1 are expanded in a C shape as engaging / disengaging ends with respect to the engaging member 3 of the tray transfer device 1.
[0013]
When the elevator of the elevator is raised or lowered to the designated parking section 206 in the parking operation or preparation operation of the vehicle of the parking device, the tray transfer device 1 is started, and the first As described in the example, the tray T is transferred from the parking section 206 to the lifting platform or from the lifting platform to the parking section 206.
[0014]
Thus, in this elevator type parking apparatus, the tray transfer device 1 that rotates the engaging member 3 is mounted on the elevator platform, and the engaging member 3 that rotates on the lower surface of each tray T operates. A guide mechanism G that engages and guides each tray T linearly is disposed so that the tray T is moved between the elevator platform and each parking section 206. Therefore, in the parking level of the automobile, the tray T can be taken in and out smoothly and quickly, and the entry and exit of the automobile can be executed in a short time.
[0015]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such a conventional tray-type parking device includes a tray transfer device that swings the engaging member on a tray transfer means such as a transport carriage or a lifting platform, and a mechanism that swings on the lower surface of the tray. By providing a guide mechanism that is operatively engaged with the joint member and linearly moves and guides the tray, the tray is efficiently traversed between the tray transfer means and each parking section. Since the mechanism is formed by a guide member made up of a pair of angle-shaped members parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tray, the tray is transferred to the tray by the operation engagement between the guide mechanism and the engaging member that rotates. The tray can be returned to the same side (left side) when it is removed from one side (for example, the left side) around the device, but the other side (right side on the opposite side) There is a problem that can not be sent out to. For this reason, there are restrictions on procedures for taking out the tray, returning it in and out of the parking apparatus. Further, it is necessary to divide the tray for the left and the tray for the right for the production or management of the tray.
[0016]
The present invention solves such a conventional problem. In this type of guide mechanism and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism, for example, a moving object or tray moved from the left side is provided. The purpose is to enable the object to be moved or the tray to move between both sides that are in a symmetric position around the pivot center of the engaging member, such as being able to selectively move to the same side or the opposite right side. To do.
[0017]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the guide mechanism of the present invention and the tray for storing articles using the same, the first object corresponding to the symmetrical position on the swivel path of the engaging member, The first and second guide portions having an arbitrary shape for guiding the displacement direction of the engaging member so as to be movable between the second positions, and an intermediate portion between the first and second guide portions. And a guide switching portion that switches and engages the engaging member between the first and second guide portions when the movable body is moved to an intermediate position between the first and second positions. The moving object guided to move from the position 2 to the intermediate position is selectively guided to move to the first or second position.
[0018]
Thereby, a to-be-moved body or a tray can be selectively moved to the other side from the one side which is a symmetrical position centering on the turning center of an engaging member, or the opposite.
[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the guide mechanism according to claim 1 of the present invention, the displacement direction of the engaging member is such that the movable body can move between the first and second positions corresponding to the symmetrical positions on the turning path of the engaging member. The first and second guide portions for guiding the first and second guide portions and an intermediate portion between the first and second guide portions, and the engagement member is moved to the intermediate position between the first and second positions. Is provided between the first and second guide portions, and a guide switching portion for engaging with the first and second guide portions.
[0020]
From the above configuration, the movable member is moved along the first or second guide portion by the operation engagement between the engaging member that swivels and the guide mechanism, and the movable body is moved to the first or second position. When the engaging member moves to the guide switching portion at the intermediate portion of the first and second guide portions, the object to be moved is placed on the intermediate position between the first and second positions. Guide to travel. When the engaging member is turned from this position toward the second or first position, the engaging member on the guide switching unit moves along the second or first guide unit while moving the object to be moved. Guide the movement toward the second or first position.
[0021]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the guide mechanism according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided in the guide switching portion in the configuration of the first aspect, and by turning the engaging member from the guide switching portion to the first position direction or the second position direction. A branch guide portion for branching and guiding the engaging member to the first guide portion or the second guide portion is provided.
[0022]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the guide mechanism according to the second aspect, wherein the branch guide portion is provided on an extension of the first guide portion and guides the engaging member toward the first guide portion. And a second branch guide portion that is provided on the extension of the second guide portion and guides the engaging member toward the second guide portion. .
[0023]
When the engaging member on the guide switching unit is turned toward the first or second position from each of the above configurations, the engaging member is directed toward the first or second guide unit by the guidance of the branch guide unit. Moving.
[0024]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a stopper portion provided in the guide switching portion and capable of holding the engaging member.
[0025]
From the above configuration, when the turning of the engaging member is stopped when the engaging member moves on the guide switching portion, the engaging member is held by the stopper portion and is moved and guided to an intermediate position between the first and second positions. Lock the movement of the moving object.
[0026]
A guide mechanism according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the engagement of the first and second guide portions with respect to the engagement member is suppressed by contact of the engagement member. It is provided with a holding part that can be pressed.
[0027]
From the above configuration, the engaging member comes into contact with the pressing portion by the turning movement of the engaging member, and by pressing this, the entire movable body at the first or second position is pressed, and the movement is restricted and positioned. .
[0028]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to fifth aspects is substantially Y-shaped as a whole, first and second guide portions on both sides thereof, and a guide at the center thereof. A switching unit is provided.
[0029]
From the above configuration, while the engaging member that performs the swiveling movement moves along the first or second guide portion on one side, the moving object is guided to move from the first or second position toward the intermediate position, When the engaging member moves to the central guide switching unit, the moving body is guided to move to an intermediate position between the first and second positions. When the engaging member is pivoted from this position toward the second or first position, the engaging member is moved from the central guide switching portion to the second guide portion on the other side or the first guide portion on the one side. While moving along, the moving object is guided to move toward the second or first position.
[0030]
A guide mechanism according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the first and second guide portions are each formed in a curved shape.
[0031]
From the above configuration, the movable member is moved along the curved first or second guide portion by the operation engagement between the engaging member that rotates and the guide mechanism. When the engaging member on the guide switching portion between the first and second guide portions is turned toward the second or first position, the engaging member is moved and guided from the position 2 to the intermediate position. While moving from the guide switching part along the curved second or first guide part, the moving object is guided to move toward the second or first position.
[0032]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the structure according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a space between the first guide portion and the second guide is formed in a U shape.
[0033]
From the above configuration, the movable member is moved to the first position while the engaging member moves along the U-shaped first and second guide portions by the operation engagement between the engaging member that rotates and the guide mechanism. To guide the movement to the second position via the intermediate position. On the contrary, while the engaging member moves along the U-shaped second and first guide portions, the movable body is guided to move from the second position to the first position via the intermediate position. .
[0034]
A guide mechanism according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the whole is composed of a pair of guide members, and each part is formed continuously.
[0035]
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the ninth aspect, the first and second guide portions are configured such that the respective guide members are arranged in parallel.
[0036]
From each of the above-described configurations, the engagement member moves along the first or second guide portion formed by the pair of guide members by the operation engagement between the engaging member that rotates and the guide mechanism. The body is moved and guided from the first or second position toward the intermediate position, and the engaging member on the guide switching portion between the first and second guide portions is turned toward the second or first position. Then, the moving member moves toward the second or first position while the engaging member moves along the second or first guide portion formed by the pair of guide members from the guide switching portion. To do.
[0037]
According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the guide mechanism according to the ninth or tenth aspect of the present invention, a guide member that forms a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the branch guide portion projects outward on both sides of the groove portion. The first and second guide portions are formed as extended surfaces.
[0038]
According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration of the ninth or tenth aspect of the present invention, a guide member that forms a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the branch guide portion protrudes inward on both sides of the groove portion. The first and second guide portions are formed as extended surfaces.
[0039]
When the engaging member on the guide switching unit is turned toward the first or second position from each of the above configurations, the guide of the branch guide unit that forms the extended surface of the first guide unit or the second guide unit. As a result, the engaging member moves toward the first or second guide portion.
[0040]
A guide mechanism according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the ninth to twelfth aspects, wherein a guide member for forming a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the stopper portion is formed with both sides of the groove portion in parallel. It is what has been.
[0041]
A guide mechanism according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the guide mechanism according to any one of the ninth to twelfth aspects, wherein a guide member for forming a groove is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the stopper portion is configured so that both sides of the groove are non-parallel. Is formed.
[0042]
When the engaging member is turned on the guide switching portion between the first and second guide portions when the engaging member is turned, the engaging member is formed in a groove shape in the guide switching portion. The movement of the movable body held by the stopper portion and guided to move to the intermediate position between the first and second positions is locked.
[0043]
According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, wherein the guide mechanism bodies having the first and second guide portions and the guide switching portion are paired symmetrically. It is what it has.
[0044]
From the above configuration, when the entire movable body is reversed by the turning means during the movement of the movable body, the other guide mechanism body is engaged with the engaging member from the pair of guide mechanism bodies. Similarly, the moving object is guided and moved.
[0045]
According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage article mounting tray using the guide mechanism according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects.
[0046]
From 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 operation engagement between the guide mechanism of the tray and the engaging member that performs the pivoting motion. When the engaging member is moved to the guide switching portion at the intermediate portion of the first and second guide portions, the tray is moved and guided onto the intermediate position between the first and second positions. Is done. When the engaging member is pivoted from this position toward the second or first position, the engaging member on the guide switching portion moves along the second or first guide portion, while the tray is moved to the second position. Alternatively, the movement is guided toward the first position.
[0047]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the first to fifth embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the tray transfer device 1 shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12 is arranged on the lower surface of the tray T1 for automatic on-vehicle use used in the mechanical parking equipment. The guide mechanism which carries out the operation | movement engagement is illustrated. Since the tray transfer device 1 has already been described, the redundant description is omitted here. Further, in the sixth to eighth embodiments shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, it is arranged on the lower surface of the stored article placing tray T <b> 2 used for various facilities other than the mechanical parking facility, and performs a turning motion. 3 illustrates a guide mechanism that is operatively engaged with a joint member.
[0048]
Example 1
FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, this guide mechanism is formed continuously in a substantially Y shape by guide members 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 made of steel or the like, and first and second guide portions 11 are formed on both sides. 12, a guide switching unit 13, a branch guide unit 14, and a stopper unit 15 are provided in the center.
[0049]
The first and second guide portions 11 and 12 have an inner guide member 110 whose planar shape is V-shaped, and an interval that is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the engaging member 3 outside the guide member 110. A first position on the left side and a right side corresponding to a symmetrical position on the turning path of the engaging member 3 are formed by pairing two outer guide members 111 and 112 arranged in parallel with each other. The displacement direction of the engagement member 3 is guided so as to be movable between the second position and the second position.
[0050]
The outer end portions of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are engaged with each other such that the outer guide members 111 and 112 extend outward with respect to both ends of the inner guide member 110 and rotate. It is an engagement / disengagement end 16 for the member 3. Further, at each engagement / disengagement end 16, both ends of the inner guide member 110 are extended in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the tray T1, and a pressing portion 17 with which the engagement member 3 can contact is provided in a planar shape. Yes.
[0051]
The first and second guide portions 11 and 12 referred to here indicate one guide portion closer to the first guide portion 11 when viewed from the turning center of the engaging member 3, and the second guide portion. Reference numeral 12 denotes the other guide portion farther from the turning center of the engaging member 3. Therefore, when the tray T1 is moved from the first or second position to the second or first position, the names of the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 are reversed.
[0052]
The inner ends of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12, that is, the intermediate portions of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12, the intermediate bent portion of the inner guide member 110, and the outer The guide switching unit 13 is formed by the guide members 111, 112, 113, and 114. When the tray T1 is moved to an intermediate position between the first and second positions, the engaging member 3 is moved to the first and second positions. The guide portions 11 and 12 are selectively switched and engaged.
[0053]
In the guide switching portion 13, a pair of outer guide members 113, 114 are connected to the outer guide members 111, 112 to form a groove portion 130. Here, the inner end portion of the outer guide member 112 forming the second guide portion 12 is positioned on the extension of the inner guide member 110 forming the first guide portion 11, and the first guide A first branch guide portion 141 that forms an extension surface of the guide member 110 on the inner side of the first guide portion 11 is formed on the inner end portion of the outer guide member 112 on the extension of the portion 11. Similarly, the inner end of the outer guide member 111 that forms the first guide portion 11 is positioned on the extension of the inner guide member 110 that forms the second guide portion 12, and the second guide A second branch guide portion 142 that forms an extended surface of the guide member 110 on the inner side of the second guide portion 12 is formed on the inner end portion of the outer guide member 111 on the extension of the portion 12. The branch guide portion 14 is composed of the first and second branch guide portions 141 and 142, and according to the turning of the engagement member 3 from the guide switching portion 13 in the first position direction or the second position direction, The engaging member 3 is branched and guided to the first guide portion 11 or the second guide portion 12.
[0054]
The two guide members 113 and 114 are connected to the outer guide members 111 and 112 on the outer side of the branch guide portions 141 and 142, respectively, and are non-parallel, from the end on the connection side to the end on the non-connection side. The distance between the guide members 113 and 114 is the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the engaging member 3. Is set, and a stopper portion 15 capable of holding the engaging member 3 is formed.
[0055]
Next, the guide operation of the tray with respect to the turning movement of the engaging member by the guide mechanism of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the tray transfer device 1 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is used to move the tray T1 from the first position L on the left side corresponding to the symmetrical position on the turning path of the engaging member 3 to the intermediate position C. The operation of guiding the movement to the second position R on the right side is exemplified. In FIG. 9, the illustration of the rail for traversing the tray is omitted at the first and second positions L and R and the intermediate position C, and the illustration of the wheel is omitted on the lower surface of the tray T1.
[0056]
In FIG. 9, first, the drive motor 4 of the tray transfer device 1 is actuated, and the swivel arm 2 moves from the standby position P parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tray T1 at the first position L in the predetermined direction to the first position L. It is turned toward. When the revolving arm 2 revolves to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T1, the engaging member 3 at the tip is inserted from the engaging / disengaging end 16 of the first guide portion 11.
[0057]
By the subsequent turning operation of the turning arm 2, the tray T1 is directed in the turning direction of the engaging member 3 while the engaging member 3 slides on the guide member 111 outside the first guide portion 11, that is, the first. Pull out from the position L toward the intermediate position C. The tray T1 is traversed when the front and rear wheels move from the rail at the first position L to the rail at the intermediate position C. As the turning arm 2 turns, the engaging member 3 reaches the guide switching portion 13 between the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12, and at the same time, the engaging member 3 becomes the first and second branch guides. It passes between the portions 141 and 142 and enters toward the stopper portion 15. At this time, the tray T1 is completely moved immediately above the intermediate position C. When the turning arm 2 is stopped from turning by stopping the drive motor 4, the engaging member 3 is held by the stopper portion 15 to lock the movement of the tray T <b> 1 guided to move to the intermediate position C.
[0058]
When the operation of the drive motor 4 is resumed and the swivel arm 2 is swung toward the second position R, the engaging member 3 is first moved from the guide member 113 on one side (right side in the figure) of the stopper portion 15 to the second position R. The two branch guide portions 142 are pressed while sliding, and the tray T1 is pushed out toward the second position R.
[0059]
Subsequently, the engaging member 3 is guided by the second branch guide part 142, that is, the extended surface of the second guide part 12, and slides on the guide member 110 inside the second guide part 12, The tray T1 is sent out in the turning direction of the engaging member 3, that is, from the intermediate position C to the second position R. When the swivel arm 2 has swung to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T1, the tray T1 is moved to the second position R, and the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swivel arm 2 is engaged with the second guide portion 12. It is detached from the end 16. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 17 provided at the engaging / disengaging end 16 and presses this, thereby pressing the entire tray T1 at the second position R and positioning it by restricting its movement. In this way, the tray T1 is completely moved to the predetermined position of the second position R.
[0060]
Further, after the tray T1 is moved to the intermediate position C, when the turning arm 2 is turned not to the second position R but to the first position L by the operation of the drive motor 4, the engaging member 3 is The first branch guide portion 141 is pressed while sliding from the guide member 114 on one side (left side in the drawing) of the stopper portion 15 to push out the tray T1 toward the first position L. Subsequently, the engaging member 3 is guided by the first branch guide part 141, that is, the extended surface of the first guide part 11, and slides on the guide member 110 inside the first guide part 11, The tray T1 is sent out in the turning direction of the engaging member 3, that is, from the intermediate position C to the first position L. When the swivel arm 2 swivels to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T1, the tray T1 is moved to the first position L, and the engaging member 3 at the tip of the swivel arm 2 engages with the first guide portion 11. It is detached from the end 16. At the same time, the engaging member 3 comes into contact with the pressing portion 17 of the engaging / disengaging end 16 and presses it, thereby pressing the entire tray T1 at the first position L and positioning it by restricting its movement. In this way, the tray T1 is completely moved to the predetermined position of the first position L.
[0061]
The same applies to the case where the tray T1 is guided to move from the second position R to the first position L.
[0062]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, the guide mechanism is formed continuously in a substantially Y shape by the plurality of guide members 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, and the first and second sides are formed on both sides. The guide members 11 and 12 are provided with a guide switching unit 13 in the center, and the engaging member 3 that rotates is operatively engaged with the first or second guide portions 11 and 12 to guide the displacement direction of the engaging member 3. While, the tray T1 is moved and guided from the first or second position corresponding to the symmetrical position on the turning path of the engaging member 3 to the intermediate position, and the turning direction of the engaging member 3 is changed by the central guide switching unit 13. Accordingly, the engaging member 3 is switched between the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 to be engaged, and moved and guided from the intermediate position to the second position or to the first position. Therefore, in the mechanical parking facility, the right or left tray T1 can be selectively moved to the left or right with the tray transfer device 1 as the center. Thereby, in driving | operation of a parking apparatus, restrictions, such as returning the tray taken out from the right side (or left side) to the right side (or left side) in procedures, such as taking out and returning the tray, can be eliminated. Moreover, it is not necessary to separate the left tray and the right tray for the production or management of the tray.
[0063]
In addition, the guide switching unit 13 includes a first branch guide portion 141 that forms an extension surface of the first guide portion 11 and a second branch guide portion 142 that forms an extension surface of the second guide portion 12. A branching guide part 14 is provided, and the engaging member 3 is moved from the guide switching part 13 to the first position direction or the second position direction of the engaging member 3 according to the first guide part 11 or the second guide part. Since the branch guide is provided to the guide portion 12, the engaging member 3 can be reliably switched to the first or second guide portion 11, 12 corresponding to the guide movement direction of the tray T1.
[0064]
Further, the guide switching unit 13 includes a stopper 15 of the engaging member 3, and when the engagement member 3 moves on the guide switching unit 13 and stops turning, the engaging member 3 becomes the stopper 15. Since it is held, the movement of the tray T1 that is guided to move to the intermediate position between the first and second positions can be reliably locked.
[0065]
Further, the engaging / disengaging end 16 of the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 with respect to the engaging member 3 is provided with a pressing portion 17 pressed by the engaging member 3, and the pressing portion 17 is pressed by the turning engaging member 3. Thus, the movement of the tray T1 at the first or second position is restricted and positioned at a predetermined position, so that the tray T1 can be accurately moved to the regular position.
[0066]
In the present embodiment, the first and second guide portions 11 and 12 are formed linearly, but the guide portions 11 and 12 may be formed in a curved shape. However, the same effect can be obtained.
[0067]
Furthermore, a space between the first guide portion 11 and the second guide portion 12 may be formed in a U shape, and the same operation and effect can be obtained.
[0068]
(Example 2)
FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the basic structure of this guide mechanism is the same as that of the guide mechanism of the first embodiment, and the entire guide mechanism 211, 221, 212, 222, 223, 224 forms a substantially Y-shape. The first and second guide portions 21 and 22 are further provided on both sides, and the pressing portion 213 is provided on the both sides, and the guide switching portion 23, the branch guide portion 24, and the stopper portion 25 are provided on the center.
[0069]
Here, the difference from the first embodiment is that the shape of part of the first and second guide portions 21 and 22 and the shape of the branch guide portion 24 are changed. That is, each end on the guide switching portion 23 side of the pair of guide members 211 and 221 forming a pair forming the first guide portion 21 is bent into a curved surface 211R, 221R having an arc shape, and the first of the branch guide portion 24 is formed. The branch guide portion 241 is formed in a curved surface that forms an arc concentric with the arcuate curved surface 211R of the inner guide member 211. Similarly, each end of the pair of guide members 212 and 222 forming the second guide portion 22 on the guide switching portion 23 side is bent into curved surfaces 212R and 222R having an arc shape, and the branch guide portion 24 The second branch guide portion 242 is formed in a curved surface that forms a concentric arc with the arc-shaped curved surface 212R of the inner guide member 212.
[0070]
By doing in this way, the same tray guiding operation as in the first embodiment can be performed, the same operational effects can be obtained, and the engagement member 3 can be moved more smoothly.
[0071]
This guide mechanism can be further changed to the following shapes (Examples 3 to 5).
[0072]
(Example 3)
In FIG. 3, 31 is a first guide part, and 32 is a second guide part. Reference numerals 313 denote pressing parts. Reference numeral 33 denotes a guide switching portion, 34 denotes a branch guide portion, and 35 denotes a stopper portion.
[0073]
In this embodiment, the outer guide members 321 and 331 parallel to the inner guide members 311 and 312 are connected to the outer guide members 322 and 332 in a C shape, On the inner surface of the guide member 332, a first branch guide portion 341 that forms an extended surface that is refracted with respect to the guide member 311 inside the first guide portion 31 is formed. Similarly, on the inner surface of the other outer guide member 322, a second branch guide portion 342 that forms an extended surface refracted with respect to the guide member 312 on the inner side of the second guide portion 32 is formed. . Since the space between these tips is wider than the outer diameter of the engagement member 3, a V-shaped guide member 350 is disposed at the tip, and the engagement member is formed on the joint between the two surfaces 351 and 352. 3 stopper portions 35 are formed.
[0074]
(Example 4)
In FIG. 4, reference numeral 41 denotes a first guide part, and reference numeral 42 denotes a second guide part. 43 is a guide switching unit, 44 is a branching guide unit, and 45 is a stopper unit.
[0075]
In this embodiment, outer guide members 440, 440 are connected in an L-shape to outer guide members 411, 412 parallel to the inner guide members 410, 410, and one of the outer guide members 411, 412 is connected to the outer guide member 411, 412. The member 440 is formed with a first branch guide portion 441 that forms an extended surface with respect to the guide member 410 inside the first guide portion 41. Similarly, a second branch guide portion 442 that forms an extended surface with respect to the guide member 410 inside the second guide portion 42 is formed on the other outer guide member 440. Outer guide members 450, 450 are connected in parallel to these guide members 440, 440, and a stopper portion 45 having a size substantially the same as or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the engagement member 3 is formed therebetween. Has been.
[0076]
When the branch guide portion 44 is provided, the first and second guide portions are extended by projecting both sides of the groove portion provided at the center of the Y shape outward as in the fourth embodiment. In addition to forming a surface, on the contrary, there are cases where both sides of the groove portion are protruded inward to form extended surfaces of the first and second guide portions. In this case, since the distal end side expands, it is necessary to separately provide a structure capable of holding the engaging member in the stopper portion as in the third embodiment.
[0077]
(Example 5)
In FIG. 5, 51 is a first guide part, and 52 is a second guide part. 53 is a guide switching part, 54 is a branching guide part, and 55 is a stopper part.
[0078]
In this embodiment, a plurality of guide members are connected to an intermediate portion of guide members 511 and 512 outside the first and second guide portions 51 and 52 in an annular shape having a substantially hexagonal shape, and the first guide is provided. Extensions of first oblique surfaces 521 and 522 forming extension surfaces of the inner guide member 510 and the outer guide member 511 of the portion 51, and the inner guide member 510 and the outer guide member 512 of the second guide portion 52. A second diagonal surface 523, 524 forming a surface, a first vertical surface 525, 526 continuous with the first diagonal surface 521, 522, and a second diagonal surface 523, 524. Second longitudinal surfaces 527 and 528, and third oblique surfaces 529 and 530, which are continuous with these longitudinal surfaces 525, 526, 527 and 528 and communicate with each other in a V shape. The surfaces 531 and 532 are provided. The first oblique guide surfaces 521 and 522 of the guide member 520 form the first branch guide portion 541 of the branch guide portion 54, and the second oblique surfaces 523 and 524 form the second branch guide portion 542. Has been. Further, a V-shaped stopper portion 55 capable of holding the engaging member is formed by the third and fourth oblique surfaces 529, 530, 531, and 532.
[0079]
In the fifth embodiment, a plurality of guide members are connected to the intermediate portion of the outer guide members 511 and 512 in an annular shape having a substantially hexagonal shape. Instead, an elliptical shape or a circular shape is used. It may be formed in an annular shape.
[0080]
As described above, even if the shape of the guide mechanism is changed as in the third to fifth embodiments, the same tray guiding operation as in the first embodiment can be performed, and the same effects can be obtained.
[0081]
(Example 6)
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, this guide mechanism is formed continuously in a substantially V shape by guide members 610 and 620 made of steel or the like, and first and second guide portions 61 and 62 on both sides and a guide on the center. A switching unit 63 is provided.
[0082]
The first and second guide portions 61 and 62 are constituted by an inner guide member 610 whose planar shape is V-shaped, and an outer guide member 620 which is disposed along the outer side of the guide member 610 and has a V-shape. Formed, and the tray T2 is movable between a first position on the left side (or front side) and a second position on the right side (or rear side) corresponding to the symmetrical position on the turning path of the engaging member 3, The displacement direction of the engaging member 3 is guided. Note that both ends of the first and second guide portions 61 and 62 are engaging / disengaging ends 64 with respect to the engaging member 3, and a pressing portion 65 is provided on the inner guide member 610.
[0083]
As in the above embodiments, the first and second guide portions 61 and 62 referred to here are one guide portion closer to the first guide portion 61 when viewed from the turning center of the engaging member 3. The second guide portion 62 points to the other guide portion farther from the turning center of the engaging member 3. Therefore, when the tray T2 is moved from the first or second position to the second or first position, the names of the first guide portion 61 and the second guide portion 62 are reversed.
[0084]
A guide switching portion 63 is formed at the intermediate portion of the first and second guide portions 61 and 62 by the intermediate bent portion of the inner guide member 610 and the intermediate bent portion of the outer guide member 620. When T2 is moved to an intermediate position between the first and second positions, the engaging member 3 is selectively switched between the first and second guide portions 61 and 62 and engaged.
[0085]
Next, the guide operation of the tray with respect to the turning movement of the engaging member by the guide mechanism of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, when the engaging member 3 to be pivoted is inserted from the engaging / disengaging end 64 of the first guide portion 61, the engaging member 3 slides on the guide member 620 outside the first guide portion 61. While moving, the tray T2 is pulled out in the turning direction of the engagement member 3, that is, from the first position L to the second position R. When the engaging member 3 that continues to turn reaches the guide switching unit 63 between the first guide unit 61 and the second guide unit 62, the engaging member 3 switches to the second guide unit 62, Engaged.
[0086]
The engaging member 3 continues to pivot from the guide switching portion 63 toward the second position R, and the engaging member 3 engages the tray T2 while sliding on the guide member 610 inside the second guide portion 62. The combined member 3 is fed toward the turning direction, that is, toward the second position R. When the engaging member 3 is turned to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T2, the tray T2 is moved to the second position R, and the engaging member 3 is engaged and disengaged 64 of the second guide portion 62. It is withdrawn from. Simultaneously with the disengagement of the engaging member 3, the pressing portion 65 is pressed by the engaging member 3, and the entire movement of the tray T2 is restricted and positioned.
[0087]
Further, when the engaging member 3 reaches the guide switching portion 63 and is turned toward the first position L instead of the second position R, the engaging member 3 is located inside the first guide portion 61. While sliding on the guide member 610, the tray T2 is sent out in the turning direction of the engaging member 3, that is, toward the first position L. When the engaging member 3 is pivoted to a position perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the tray T2, the tray T2 is returned to the first position L.
[0088]
The same applies to the case where the tray T2 is moved and guided from the second position R to the first position L.
[0089]
As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the inner and outer guide members 610 and 620 forming a pair of guide mechanisms are formed in a substantially V shape, and the first and second guide portions are formed on both sides. 61, 62, provided with a guide switching portion 63 in the center, and engaging the tray T2 while engaging the engaging member 3 that is pivotally engaged with the first guide portion 61 to guide the displacement direction of the engaging member 3. The member 3 is moved from a first position corresponding to a symmetrical position on the turning path of the member 3, and the engaging member 3 is moved by the first guide switching unit 63 according to the turning direction of the engaging member 3. By switching and engaging between the guide portions 61 and 62, the tray T2 is guided to move to the second position or to the first position. Accordingly, the right or left tray can be moved to the left or right side, and the front or rear tray can be moved to the rear side or the front side around the turning center of the engaging member 3.
[0090]
This guide mechanism can be further modified as follows while having the same basic configuration as that of the sixth embodiment.
[0091]
(Example 7)
In FIG. 7, reference numeral 71 denotes a first guide part, and 72 denotes a second guide part. Reference numeral 73 denotes a guide switching unit. In this embodiment, as in the first to fifth embodiments, the guide switching portion 73 is further provided with a branch guide portion 74 and a stopper portion 75. Here, a groove portion 730 into which the engaging member 3 can be fitted is formed in an intermediate portion of the guide member 720 outside the first and second guide portions 71 and 72, and the first and Second branch guide portions 741 and 742 are provided, and a stopper portion 75 capable of holding the engaging member 3 is provided on the closed end side thereof. Here, the first and second branch guide portions 741 and 742 may be formed on a part of the outer guide member 720, or other parts such as angle members and pins may be used.
[0092]
By adding such a structure, as in the first to fifth embodiments, the tray T2 is moved from the first position to the intermediate position, stopped at the intermediate position, and then moved to the second position. This is effective when the tray T2 can be reliably locked at the intermediate position, and when the tray T2 is fed from the intermediate position to the first or second position, the first or second of the engaging member 3 is used. Switching to the guide portions 71 and 72 can be performed accurately.
[0093]
(Example 8)
In FIG. 8, in this embodiment, a pair of guide members 810 and 820 are formed continuously in a substantially U shape, and first and second guide portions 81 and 82 are provided on both sides, and the guide is switched at the center. Part 83 is provided.
[0094]
Even if the shape is changed to this shape, the tray guiding operation similar to that in the sixth embodiment can be performed, and the same effect can be obtained.
[0095]
Even in the eighth embodiment, when moving the tray from the first position to the second position or from the second position to the first position, it is necessary to stop the tray at the intermediate position. Can be provided with a stopper as in the seventh embodiment.
[0096]
As described above, the first to eighth embodiments describe various types of guide mechanisms. However, the guide mechanism of the present invention includes first and second guide portions, a guide switching portion, and a selectively branched portion. A guide part and a stopper part are provided as a basic configuration, the overall shape is arbitrary, and the mounting position on the tray is arbitrarily changed according to the turning center position of the engaging member.
[0097]
In each embodiment, only one guide mechanism body is provided on the lower surface of the tray. However, by providing a pair of symmetrical guide mechanisms on the lower surface of the tray, various trays can be used. Even when the front and rear direction is reversed by the tray turning means while moving in the equipment, the engaging member that performs the turning movement can be switched from one guide mechanism body to the other guide mechanism body to be engaged. it can.
[0098]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the guide mechanism of the present invention and the storage article mounting tray using the guide mechanism, the first object and the second object corresponding to the symmetrical positions of the movable member or the tray on the turning path of the engaging member. Formed in an intermediate portion between the first and second guide portions having an arbitrary shape for guiding the displacement direction of the engaging member so as to be movable between the first and second guide portions. A guide switching unit for switching and engaging the engaging member between the first and second guide portions when the movable body is moved to an intermediate position between the first and second positions, and further selectively switching the guide. A branch guide portion for branching and guiding the engaging member to the first or second guide portion, and a stopper portion capable of holding the engaging member, and the movable body or the tray is centered on the turning center of the engaging member. Selective from a first or second position in a symmetric position to a second or first position Since it can be moved and guided, the object or tray can be moved from the right side to the left side or vice versa, from the front side to the rear side, or vice versa. You can move arbitrarily to the opposite.
[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 vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 2 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. 3 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a third embodiment of the present invention and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 4 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 same.
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention and a tray for automatic vehicle mounting using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a guide mechanism according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention and a tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism.
FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the tray guiding operation in the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a tray guiding operation in the sixth to eighth embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a partial plan view of a plane reciprocating parking apparatus using a tray having a conventional guide mechanism.
FIG. 12 is a plan view of an elevator parking apparatus using a tray having a conventional guide mechanism.
[Explanation of symbols]
Example 1
11 First guide part
12 Second guide part
13 Guide switching part
130 Groove
14 Branch guide
141 1st branch guide part
142 Second branch guide section
15 Stopper
16 Engagement end
17 Holding part
110 Inner guide member
111, 112, 113, 114 Outside guide member
1 Tray transfer equipment
2 swivel arm
3 engaging members
4 Drive motor with reduction gear
T1 Auto-mounted tray
L first position
C Middle position
R second position
(Example 2)
21 1st guide part
22 Second guide part
213 Holding part
23 Guide switching part
24 Branch guide
241 1st branch guide part
242 First branch guide section
25 Stopper
211, 212, 221, 222, 223, 224 Guide member
211R, 221R, 212R, 222R Arc-shaped curved surface
3 engaging members
T1 Auto-mounted tray
(Example 3)
31 1st guide part
32 Second guide part
313 Holding part
33 Guide switching part
34 Branch guide
341 First branch guide section
342 Second branch guide part
35 Stopper
311, 312, 321, 322, 331, 332, 350 Guide member
351, 352 faces
3 engaging members
T1 Auto-mounted tray
(Example 4)
41 1st guide part
42 2nd guide part
43 Guide switching part
44 Branch guide
441 First branch guide part
442 Second branch guide portion
45 Stopper
410, 411, 412, 440, 450 Guide member
3 engaging members
T1 Auto-mounted tray
(Example 5)
51 1st guide part
52 2nd guide part
53 Guide switching part
54 Branch guide
541 1st branch guide part
542 Second branch guide portion
55 Stopper
510, 511, 512 Guide member
521, 522 First oblique surface
523, 524 second oblique surface
525, 526 first vertical face
527, 528 second vertical face
529, 530 third oblique surface
531 and 532 Fourth oblique surface
T1 Auto-mounted tray
(Example 6)
61 1st guide part
62 2nd guide part
63 Guide switching part
64 Engagement end
65 Holding part
610 Inner guide member
620 Outside guide member
3 engaging members
T2 Tray for storing articles
(Example 7)
71 1st guide part
72 2nd guide part
73 Guide switching part
730 groove
74 Branch guide
741 1st branch guide part
742 Second branch guide part
75 Stopper
720 Outside guide member
3 engaging members
T2 Tray for storing articles
(Example 8)
81 1st guide part
82 Second guide part
83 Guide switching part
810 Inner guide member
820 Outside guide member
3 engaging members
T2 Tray for storing articles

Claims (16)

In a guide mechanism that is disposed on a movable body and is operatively engaged with an engaging member that rotates, and linearly moves and guides the movable body.
First and second guide portions for guiding the displacement direction of the engaging member so that the movable body can move between first and second positions corresponding to symmetrical positions on the turning path of the engaging member;
Formed at the intermediate portion between the first and second guide portions, and when the movable body is moved to the intermediate position between the first and second positions, the engaging member is switched between the first and second guide portions; A guide mechanism comprising a guide switching unit to be engaged. Provided in the guide switching unit, the engaging member is branched and guided to the first guide unit or the second guide unit by turning the engaging member from the guide switching unit to the first position direction or the second position direction. The guide mechanism of Claim 1 provided with the branch guide part. The branch guide part is provided on the extension of the first guide part, and is provided on the extension of the first branch guide part for guiding the engaging member toward the first guide part and the extension of the second guide part. The guide mechanism according to claim 2, further comprising a second branch guide portion that guides the engaging member toward the second guide portion. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a stopper portion provided in the guide switching portion and capable of holding the engaging member. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a pressing portion that is pressed by contact of the engaging member at an engaging / disengaging end of the first and second guide portions with respect to the engaging member. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the guide mechanism as a whole is substantially Y-shaped, and includes first and second guide portions on both sides thereof and a guide switching portion on the center thereof. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each of the first and second guide portions is formed in a curved shape. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a space between the first guide portion and the second guide is formed in a U shape. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the guide mechanism is entirely composed of a pair of guide members, and each part is formed continuously. The guide mechanism according to claim 9, wherein each of the first and second guide portions has each guide member arranged in parallel. 10. A guide member for forming a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the branch guide portion protrudes outward on both sides of the groove portion, and is formed as an extended surface of the first and second guide portions. The guide mechanism according to 10. 10. A guide member for forming a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the branch guide portion protrudes inward on both sides of the groove portion, and is formed as an extended surface of the first and second guide portions. The guide mechanism according to 10. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein a guide member for forming a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the stopper portion is formed with both sides of the groove portion being parallel. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein a guide member for forming a groove portion is disposed in the guide switching portion, and the stopper portion is formed so that both sides of the groove portion are non-parallel. The guide mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein a guide mechanism body having first and second guide portions and a guide switching portion is provided in pairs with a symmetrical shape. A tray for storing stored articles using the guide mechanism according to claim 1.

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