Feeding Trolley

Structure Composition:

• Chassis: It is the main structure of the feeding trolley, playing a role in supporting and bearing. It is usually made of strong materials such as steel to ensure that it can withstand the weight of the materials and various stresses during operation.

• Wheels: Generally, there are multiple wheels, including steering wheels and driving wheels. The material and size of the wheels are selected according to the load capacity and operating environment of the feeding trolley. Commonly seen are rubber wheels, polyurethane wheels, etc., which have good wear resistance and shock absorption performance.

• Power System:

• Motor: It provides power for the feeding trolley to drive its operation. The types of motors include DC motors and AC motors. The power size depends on the load requirements and operating speed requirements of the feeding trolley. For example, a small feeding trolley may use a DC motor with a smaller power, while a large feeding trolley with a heavy load requires an AC motor with a larger power.

• Transmission Device: It transmits the power of the motor to the wheels. Common transmission methods include chain transmission, belt transmission, and gear transmission. Different transmission methods have different characteristics. For example, chain transmission is suitable for high-load and long-distance transmission, while belt transmission has the advantages of stable operation and low noise.

• Control System:

• Controller: It is the core control component of the feeding trolley, responsible for receiving and processing various signals, and controlling operations such as the running, speed regulation, and steering of the motor. The types of controllers include PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and single-chip microcomputers, which have high reliability and stability.

• Operation Panel: It is for operators to operate and set parameters, usually including buttons or knobs such as start, stop, speed regulation, and steering, as well as a display screen, etc., to facilitate operators to understand the running status and parameters of the feeding trolley in real time.

• Hopper or Loading Platform: It is used for loading materials, and its shape, size, and capacity are designed according to different material types and transportation requirements. For example, a feeding trolley for transporting powdery materials may need to adopt a hopper with better sealing performance to prevent material leakage; a feeding trolley for transporting large components requires a larger loading platform and sufficient bearing capacity.

Technical Parameters:

• Load Capacity: It refers to the maximum weight of materials that the feeding trolley can carry, and the unit is usually kilograms (kg) or tons (t). Feeding trolleys of different models and specifications have different load capacities, generally ranging from several hundred kilograms to several tons.

• Operating Speed: It is the running speed of the feeding trolley in the unloaded and loaded states, and the unit is usually meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The operating speed will affect the efficiency of feeding, but it also needs to be selected according to the actual situation and safety requirements of the production site.

• Positioning Accuracy: For some feeding operations that require high position accuracy, the feeding trolley needs to have high positioning accuracy, that is, it can accurately reach the specified feeding position. The positioning accuracy is usually expressed in millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm).

• Endurance: If the feeding trolley is powered by a battery, its endurance is an important parameter, which refers to the continuous running time or traveling distance of the feeding trolley after one charge. The endurance is affected by factors such as battery capacity, motor power, and load conditions.

Function Features:

• Degree of Automation: It can be divided into three types: manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic. A manual feeding trolley requires the operator to control it manually throughout the process; a semi-automatic feeding trolley can realize automatic operation in some links, such as automatically driving to the specified position, but the feeding process may require manual intervention; a fully automatic feeding trolley can realize the automation of the entire feeding process without manual intervention, greatly improving production efficiency.

• Safety Protection Function: To ensure the safe operation of the feeding trolley, it is usually equipped with a variety of safety protection devices, such as overload protection, limit protection, and emergency stop buttons. Overload protection can automatically stop the operation when the trolley load exceeds the rated value to prevent damage to the motor and transmission device; limit protection can limit the traveling range of the trolley to prevent it from exceeding the preset area; the emergency stop button can quickly stop the operation of the trolley in an emergency.

• Flexibility: Parameters such as the volume size and turning radius of the feeding trolley will affect its flexibility in the production site. Some small feeding trolleys can freely move in narrow spaces and are suitable for production workshops with limited space; while large feeding trolleys are suitable for spacious production sites.

• Adaptability: It can adapt to different material types and working environments. For example, in special environments such as high temperature, low temperature, humidity, and corrosiveness, the feeding trolley needs to adopt corresponding protective measures and materials to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

Application Fields:

• Industrial Production: In the manufacturing industry, feeding trolleys are widely used in industries such as automobile manufacturing, mechanical processing, and electronic equipment manufacturing to transport raw materials, components, semi-finished products and other materials, improving production efficiency and the level of logistics automation.

• Construction: On construction sites, feeding trolleys can be used to transport construction materials such as bricks, cement, and steel, conveniently and quickly transporting the materials to the construction site and reducing the labor intensity of workers.

• Warehousing and Logistics: In warehouses and logistics centers, feeding trolleys can be used for the handling and loading and unloading of goods, realizing the rapid circulation and storage of goods and improving the efficiency and management level of warehousing and logistics.

• Agricultural Production: In the agricultural field, feeding trolleys can be used to transport agricultural products, feed, fertilizers and other materials, facilitating the operation and management of agricultural production.