Container storage, access system, storage method and outbound method

Abstract

The present application discloses a three-dimensional warehouse and storage and retrieval system for containers. The three-dimensional warehouse includes storage racks, a moving mechanism, pallets and lifting channels. The storage racks have multiple storage spaces, the pallets are used to carry containers, and the moving mechanism drives the pallets to move. The storage and retrieval system includes a three-dimensional warehouse, a logistics transportation area, a transfer mechanism and a management module. The logistics transportation area is used to park transportation vehicles, the transfer mechanism transfers containers, and the management module manages the container out of the warehouse or in of the warehouse. The container is transported from the three-dimensional warehouse to the logistics transportation area through the transfer mechanism, and the management module manages the container out of the warehouse or in of the warehouse, realizing three-dimensional storage and retrieval of the container, and reducing the storage and retrieval inconvenience caused by the existing container stacking. On the other hand, the present application discloses a container entry and exit method. According to the entry or exit of the container, the information collection unit collects corresponding information, the logistics management unit manages the corresponding information, and the access control unit controls the entry or exit of the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of railway transportation technology, and in particular to a three-dimensional warehouse, a storage and retrieval system, a storage method, and a storage and retrieval method for containers. Background Art

[0002] Container transport is a modern mode of transportation characterized by high profitability, efficiency, and collaboration, and is a key development direction for freight transportation. The development of railway container transport is in line with the technical and economic characteristics of railways, which encompass large capacity, long distances, and scale. With the increasing modernization of railway freight and the growing demand for rail transportation, railway container transport has seen further development.

[0003] Currently, railway containers are primarily stored on flat ground in railway freight yards or railway logistics centers. Loaded containers are typically stacked four to five high, while empty containers can be stacked up to eight high. This occupies a significant area and represents a significant waste of land resources. Container yards utilize loading and unloading equipment to access containers. This method of accessing containers is cumbersome and requires sequential access. Retrieving a specific container may require multiple inversions, significantly impacting loading and unloading efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present application provide a three-dimensional warehouse, a storage and retrieval system, a storage method, and a storage and unloading method for containers to solve the problem of low efficiency in container stacking and loading and unloading in the prior art.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a container storage system, comprising:

[0006] A storage rack having a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer having a plurality of storage spaces for storing the containers;

[0007] A moving mechanism, comprising a horizontal moving mechanism capable of storing and retrieving the container from each of the storage locations and a lifting moving mechanism connected to the horizontal moving mechanism of each storage layer;

[0008] a pallet for carrying a container, wherein the pallet is movable along the horizontal moving mechanism and the lifting moving mechanism; and

[0009] A lifting channel is communicated with each of the storage layers, and the lifting and moving mechanism is arranged in the lifting channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting channel is arranged on a side of the storage rack close to the logistics transportation area, and multiple lifting channels on the same side are arranged at intervals.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjacent storage locations on each layer are interconnected so that the horizontal moving mechanism can move between the adjacent storage locations.

[0012] Another aspect of the present application provides a container storage and retrieval system, including:

[0013] Any of the above-mentioned three-dimensional warehouses, used to store the containers;

[0014] a logistics and transportation area configured to park transportation vehicles for loading the containers;

[0015] a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the container between the three-dimensional warehouse and the transport vehicle; and

[0016] The management module is configured to manage the unloading of the container from the warehouse to the transport vehicle, or to manage the loading of the container from the transport vehicle to the warehouse.

[0017] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism is a lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism lifts the container to move between the logistics transportation area and the three-dimensional warehouse.

[0018] Furthermore, the two stereoscopic warehouses are arranged at intervals, and at least one logistics transportation area is located between the two stereoscopic warehouses; the lifting mechanism is a bridge crane, located between the two stereoscopic warehouses, with one end connected to one stereoscopic warehouse and the other end connected to the other stereoscopic warehouse.

[0019] Furthermore, the hoisting mechanism is a loading and unloading corridor, one end of which is connected to the three-dimensional warehouse, and the other end of which spans the logistics and transportation area.

[0020] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism includes:

[0021] A transfer mechanism for transferring the container between the three-dimensional warehouse and the material transportation area; and

[0022] A hoisting mechanism is provided in the material transport area and is used to load or unload the container from the transport vehicle.

[0023] Furthermore, the two stereoscopic warehouses are spaced apart, and the logistics transportation area is located outside the two stereoscopic warehouses;

[0024] The transfer mechanism can move a predetermined distance from one stereoscopic warehouse to another stereoscopic warehouse, then turn outward and move toward the logistics transportation area, and can return along the original route.

[0025] Furthermore, the hoisting mechanism is a gantry crane; and / or the transfer mechanism is a conveyor belt or an automatic guided vehicle.

[0026] Furthermore, the transport vehicles in the logistics transport area include railway trucks and / or road trucks.

[0027] Furthermore, the management module includes:

[0028] An information collection unit, configured to collect data information and owner information of each container;

[0029] a logistics management unit connected to the information collection unit, matching the data information of the container with the cargo owner information, and storing the logistics information; and

[0030] The access control unit is used to control the container to be taken out of or into the warehouse.

[0031] Furthermore, the management module further includes:

[0032] The monitoring unit is used to monitor the operating status of the three-dimensional warehouse and the logistics transportation area.

[0033] Another aspect of the present invention provides a container warehousing method, comprising:

[0034] When the container arrives at the logistics transportation area, the information collection unit collects data information of the container;

[0035] The logistics management unit generates the warehouse location data of the three-dimensional warehouse according to the data information and stores the logistics information;

[0036] The access control unit controls the transportation of the container into the warehouse according to the storage location data.

[0037] Another aspect of the present application provides a container unloading method, including:

[0038] The information collection unit collects the information of the consignor;

[0039] The logistics management unit matches the cargo owner information with the container data information and stores the logistics information;

[0040] The access control unit controls the container to be released from the warehouse according to the matched data information.

[0041] The present invention provides a three-dimensional container warehouse, comprising storage racks, a movable mechanism, pallets, and an elevator channel. The movable mechanism includes a horizontal movable mechanism and an elevator mechanism. The pallets carrying the containers move up and down along the elevator channel and horizontally along the horizontal movable mechanism within the storage layer, thereby moving the containers between different storage locations on different storage layers to facilitate storage and retrieval. By moving the containers along the movable mechanism for storage and retrieval, container stacking, storage, and retrieval are quick and efficient.

[0042] An embodiment of the present application provides a container storage and retrieval system comprising a three-dimensional warehouse, a logistics and transportation area, a transfer mechanism, and a management module. The three-dimensional warehouse stores containers, the logistics and transportation area houses transport vehicles loaded with containers, the transfer mechanism transfers containers between the three-dimensional warehouse and the transport vehicles, and the management module manages container loading and unloading. The management module manages container loading and unloading, while the transfer mechanism transfers containers between the three-dimensional warehouse and the transport vehicles, enabling automated and intelligent container loading and unloading, improving efficiency and saving time.

[0043] The embodiments of the present application provide a container loading and unloading method. An information collection unit collects container data or owner information, a logistics management unit manages the data or owner information, and an access control unit controls container loading and unloading. Through the functions of the logistics management unit, access control unit, and information collection unit, container loading and unloading is automated, intelligent, and information-based. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the storage and retrieval system for the first container;

[0046] Figure 3 A top view of a second container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a third container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A top view of the storage and retrieval system for the third type of container;

[0049] Figure 6 A top view of a fourth container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a fifth container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A top view of the storage and retrieval system for the fifth type of container;

[0052] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a sixth container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A top view of the storage and retrieval system for the sixth type of container;

[0054] Figure 11 A schematic structural diagram of a seventh container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A top view of the storage and retrieval system for the seventh type of container;

[0056] Figure 13 A top view of an eighth container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 14 A top view of a ninth container storage and retrieval system provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a management module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0059] Figure 16 A flowchart of a container warehousing method provided in an embodiment of the present application; and

[0060] Figure 17 A flowchart of a container unloading method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0061] Description of reference numerals:

[0062] m-container, n-railway transport line;

[0063] 1-storage rack, 11-storage layer, 11a-storage position;

[0064] 2 - Mobile mechanism, 21 - Horizontal mobile mechanism, 22 - Lifting mobile mechanism, 3 - Pallet, 4 - Lifting channel, 5 - Stereoscopic warehouse, 6 - Logistics transportation area, 7 - Transfer mechanism, 7a - Bridge crane, 7b - Loading and unloading corridor, 71 - Transfer mechanism, 71a - Conveyor belt, 71b - Automatic guided vehicle, 8 - Transport vehicle, 8a - Railway freight car, 8b - Highway freight car;

[0065] 9-Management module, 91-Information collection unit, 91a-Container data information, 91b-Consignor information, 92-Logistics management unit, 92a-Logistics information, 93-Access control unit, 94-Monitoring unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] The specific implementation methods of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] It should be noted that, unless there is a conflict, the embodiments and technical features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and the detailed description in the specific implementation method should be understood as an explanation of the purpose of this application and should not be regarded as an improper restriction on this application.

[0068] In the description of this application, the orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these orientation terms are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting this application.

[0069] In one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, a three-dimensional warehouse for storing containers is provided, comprising a storage rack 1, a moving mechanism 2, a pallet 3 and a lifting channel 4. Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the storage rack 1 has multiple storage layers 11, each storage layer 11 having multiple storage locations 11a for storing containers m. The moving mechanism 2 includes a horizontal moving mechanism 21 capable of storing and retrieving containers m from each storage location 11a, and a lifting and moving mechanism 22 connected to the horizontal moving mechanism 21 of each storage layer 11. The moving mechanism 2 may be a moving track, for example, including a horizontal track serving as the horizontal moving mechanism 21 and a vertical track serving as the lifting and moving mechanism 22. The pallet 3 is used to carry the container m, and the pallet 3 is capable of moving along the horizontal moving mechanism 21 and the lifting and moving mechanism 22. A lifting channel 4 is connected to each storage layer 11, and the lifting and moving mechanism 22 is disposed within the lifting channel 4.

[0070] Specifically, each storage layer 11 has multiple storage locations 11a along its length and width, and the storage rack 1 has multiple storage layers 11 along its height, resulting in a three-dimensional structure of multiple storage locations 11a. A movable mechanism 2 is provided to facilitate the storage and retrieval of containers m from each storage location 11a. A pallet 3 is used to carry the containers m and is capable of moving along a horizontal movable mechanism 21 and a lifting mechanism 22. A lifting channel 4 communicates with each storage layer 11, and the lifting mechanism 22 is located within the lifting channel 4. For example, adjacent storage locations 11a on each layer are interconnected, allowing the pallet 3 to be moved between adjacent storage locations 11a via the horizontal movable mechanism 21, thereby improving the flexibility of storing and retrieving containers m.

[0071] The pallet 3 moves the container m to the storage position 11a of the storage rack 1 via the horizontal movement mechanism 21 and the lifting and moving mechanism 22, making the container m quickly and efficiently accessible. In the prior art, when containers m are stacked in multiple layers, accessing the container m on the lower layer requires multiple transfers of the upper layer's containers m. After the upper layer's containers m are transferred, the lower layer's containers m must be operated again, making access to the lower layer's containers m inconvenient. When accessing the containers m in the three-dimensional storage system of the present application, access to the containers m is achieved simply by moving the pallet 3 along the horizontal movement mechanism 21 and the lifting and moving mechanism 22, saving time in access operations and improving operational efficiency.

[0072] The logistics transport area 6 is used to park transport vehicles 8 for loading containers. For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the logistics transport area 6 is set on the railway transport line n, which passes through the three-dimensional warehouse 5, and the storage racks 1 are distributed on both sides of the railway transport line n. Alternatively, the railway transport line n is set on one side of the storage rack 1. For example, a railway transport line n passes through the three-dimensional warehouse 5 ( Figure 1 ), or multiple railway transport lines n pass through the stereoscopic warehouse 5 ( Figure 2 ), storage racks 1 are located on both sides of railway line n. Railway line n is used to transport containers m. Containers m are moved via railway line n to logistics and transportation area 6, where they are stored on storage racks 1. Alternatively, containers m located on storage racks 1 are moved to logistics and transportation area 6 to improve handling efficiency of containers m.

[0073] like Figures 4-6 As shown, the three-dimensional warehouse 5 is arranged in a "concave" shape, the logistics transportation area 6 is located in the inner area of ​​the "concave", and the railway transportation line n extends to the material transportation area 6 through the "concave" opening.

[0074] like Figures 7-8 As shown, the railway transport line n is set on one side of the stereoscopic warehouse 5. The container m on the railway transport line n is transported to the stereoscopic warehouse 5 through other transportation equipment between the railway transport line n and the stereoscopic warehouse 5. The stereoscopic warehouse 5 stores the container m in different storage locations 11a on different storage layers 11.

[0075] In one embodiment, a lifting channel 4 is provided on the side of the storage rack 1 near the logistics and transportation area 6, with multiple lifting channels 4 spaced apart on the same side. Specifically, the provision of a lifting channel 4 on the side of the storage rack 1 near the logistics and transportation area 6 facilitates direct transport of containers m between the logistics and transportation area 6 and the three-dimensional storage system 5, improving the transport efficiency of the containers m and reducing storage and retrieval time. When multiple lifting channels 4 are provided on the side of the storage rack 1 near the logistics and transportation area 6, the multiple lifting channels 4 are spaced apart, with the containers m being raised and lowered via different lifting channels 4, improving the storage and retrieval efficiency of the multiple containers m.

[0076] Another aspect of the present application provides a container access system, such as Figures 1 to 15 As shown, the storage and retrieval system includes a three-dimensional warehouse 5, a logistics and transportation area 6, a transfer mechanism 7, and a management module 9. The three-dimensional warehouse 5 is used to store containers m, the logistics and transportation area 6 is used to park transport vehicles 8 for loading containers m, the transfer mechanism 7 transfers containers m between the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the transport vehicles 8, and the management module 9 manages the unloading of containers m from storage location 11a to transport vehicles 8, or the loading of containers m from transport vehicles 8 to storage location 11a.

[0077] Specifically, the transport vehicle 8 transports the container m to or from the logistics and transportation area 6, and the management module 9 manages the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the transfer mechanism 7 to transfer the container m between the transport vehicle 8 and the three-dimensional warehouse 5. Furthermore, the management module 9 controls the pallet 3 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to move the container m to the storage location 11a to enter the container into the warehouse. Alternatively, the management module 9 controls the pallet 3 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to move the container m in the storage location 11a from the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to the logistics and transportation area 6. Furthermore, the container m in the logistics and transportation area 6 is transferred to the transport vehicle 8 via the transfer mechanism 7, and the transport vehicle 8 transports the container m to the destination. The container m is moved between the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the logistics and transportation area 6 via the transfer mechanism 7, and the management module 9 manages the entry and exit of the container m, thereby improving the storage and loading and unloading efficiency of the container m and saving the loading and unloading time of the container m.

[0078] In one embodiment, the transport vehicles 8 of the logistics and transportation area 6 include rail wagons 8a and road wagons 8b. Specifically, rail wagons 8a transport containers m from the logistics and transportation area 6 to their destination via rail transport line n, or transport containers m from rail transport line n to the logistics and transportation area 6 via rail wagons 8a. Road wagons 8b transport containers m to the logistics and transportation area 6 via roads, or transport containers m from the logistics and transportation area 6 to their destination.

[0079] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the transfer mechanism 7 is a lifting mechanism, which lifts the container m and moves it between the logistics and transportation area 6 and the three-dimensional warehouse 5.

[0080] Specifically, the lifting mechanism moves container m from the logistics and transportation area 6 to the three-dimensional warehouse 5. The three-dimensional warehouse 5 then uses the horizontal movement mechanism 21 and the lifting and moving mechanism 22 to move the container m to the storage space 11a, thereby warehousing the container m. Alternatively, the horizontal movement mechanism 21 and the lifting and moving mechanism 22 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 move the container m from the storage space 11a to the outside of the three-dimensional warehouse 5. The lifting mechanism then moves the container m from the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to the logistics and transportation area 6, thereby unloading the container m. The lifting mechanism enables the movement of the container m between the logistics and transportation area 6 and the three-dimensional warehouse 5, thereby improving the efficiency of container m transfer.

[0081] In one embodiment, two stereoscopic warehouses 5 are arranged at intervals, at least one logistics transportation area 6 is located between the two stereoscopic warehouses 1, and the lifting mechanism is a bridge crane 7a. The bridge crane 7a is located between the two stereoscopic warehouses 5, and one end of the bridge crane 7a is connected to one stereoscopic warehouse 5, and the other end is connected to the other stereoscopic warehouse 5.

[0082] Specifically, a bridge crane 7a located between the two storage warehouses 5 connects the two spaced-apart storage warehouses 5, spanning the logistics and transportation area 6. It should be understood that the bridge crane 7a is located above the logistics and transportation area 6 and is used to lift and transport containers m. For example, the bridge crane 7a may be a gantry crane or a cantilever crane. The bridge crane 7a transports containers m from the logistics and transportation area 6 to the storage warehouses 5 at either end of the bridge crane 7a, enabling the transport of containers m between the logistics and transportation area 6 and the storage warehouse 5, thereby improving the transport efficiency of the containers m.

[0083] In one embodiment, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the lifting mechanism is a loading and unloading corridor 7b. One end of the loading and unloading corridor 7b is connected to the three-dimensional warehouse 5, and the other end spans the logistics and transportation area 6. Specifically, the loading and unloading corridor 7b is located above the logistics and transportation area 6. The loading and unloading corridor 7b lifts the container m and moves the container m between the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the logistics and transportation area 6. It should be understood that the loading and unloading corridor 7b is used to move the container m between the logistics and transportation area 6 and the three-dimensional warehouse 5. For example, the loading and unloading corridor 7b has a horizontally movable hook that drives the container m from the logistics and transportation area 6 along the corridor of the loading and unloading corridor 7b to transport the container m to the three-dimensional warehouse 5. Furthermore, one end of the loading and unloading corridor 7b is connected to the elevator 4 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5. The loading and unloading corridor 7b transports the container m to the elevator 4. The lifting and moving mechanism 22 raises and lowers the container m along the elevator 4, moving the container m to a different storage location 11a.

[0084] In one embodiment, if Figures 9-14 As shown, the transfer mechanism 7 includes a transfer mechanism 72 and a lifting mechanism 71. The transfer mechanism 72 is arranged between the stereoscopic warehouse 5 and the material transportation area 6, and is used to transfer the container m. The lifting mechanism 71 is arranged in the logistics transportation area 6, and is used to load or unload the container m from the transport vehicle 8. Specifically, the lifting mechanism 71 unloads the container m from the transport vehicle 8, or loads the container m onto the transport vehicle 8. The transfer mechanism 72 moves the container m between the stereoscopic warehouse 5 and the logistics transportation area 6. The logistics transportation area 6 is arranged on one side of the stereoscopic warehouse 5. For example, the railway loading and unloading line n is arranged on one side of the stereoscopic warehouse 5. The transfer mechanism 72 moves the container m from the stereoscopic warehouse 5 to the logistics transportation area 6. The lifting mechanism 71 loads the container m in the logistics transportation area 6 onto the transport vehicle 8 of the railway loading and unloading line n for transportation to the destination.

[0085] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 71 is a gantry crane 71a, and the transfer mechanism 72 is a conveyor belt 72a or an automated guided vehicle 72b. For example, the gantry crane 71a unloads a container m from a transport vehicle 8 to the logistics transport area 6, and the transfer mechanism 72 moves the container m in the logistics transport area 6 to the three-dimensional warehouse 5. Alternatively, the transfer mechanism 72 moves a container m from the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to the logistics transport area 6, and the gantry crane 71a loads the container m in the logistics transport area 6 onto a transport vehicle 8, which then transports the container m to its destination. The conveyor belt 72a or the automated guided vehicle 72b moves the container m between the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the logistics transport area 6, thereby transferring the container m between the logistics transport area 6 and the three-dimensional warehouse 5.

[0086] In one embodiment, if Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, two warehouses 5 are spaced apart, and a logistics transport area 6 is located outside the space between the two warehouses 5. The transfer mechanism 72 can move a predetermined distance from one warehouse 5 to the other, then turn and move outward toward the logistics transport area 6, and can return along the original route. Specifically, the two warehouses 5 are spaced apart, and the logistics transport area 6 is located outside the space between the two warehouses 5. For example, the logistics transport area 6 is located outside the two warehouses 5, and the railway loading and unloading line n of the logistics transport area 6 is located between the two warehouses 5. The transfer mechanism 72 moves containers m between the warehouses 5 and the logistics transport area 6. For example, after moving a predetermined distance from one warehouse 5 to the other, the transfer mechanism 72 moves along the railway loading and unloading line n to the logistics transport area 6. The location of the logistics transport area 6 outside the space between the two warehouses 5 improves the transfer efficiency of the containers m when moving and loading and unloading large quantities of containers m.

[0087] In one embodiment, if Figure 15 As shown, the management module 9 includes an information collection unit 91, a logistics management unit 92, and an access control unit 93. The information collection unit 91 is used to collect data information 91a and cargo owner information 91b of each container m. The access control unit 93 is used to control the inbound and outbound movement of the container m. The logistics management unit 92 is connected to the information collection unit 91, matches the container data information 91a with the cargo owner information 91b, and stores the logistics information 92a.

[0088] Specifically, when a container m enters the warehouse, the information collection unit 91 collects data information 91a and consignor information 91b for each container m. The logistics management unit 92, connected to the information collection unit 91, stores the logistics information 92a, and the access control unit 93 controls the entry of the container m. When a container m exits the warehouse, the information collection unit 91 collects consignor information 91b. The logistics management unit 92 matches the consignor information 91b with the data information 91a of the container m in the three-dimensional warehouse 5. The access control unit 93 controls the exit of the container m required by the consignor.

[0089] Specifically, the management module 9 also includes a monitoring unit 94, which is used to monitor the operational status of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the logistics and transportation area 6. For example, the monitoring unit 94 monitors the operational status of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and the logistics and transportation area 6 and stores the status information of the container m. Through the monitoring unit 94, the user can query the status information of the desired container m.

[0090] Another aspect of the present invention provides a container warehousing method, comprising:

[0091] S10: The container arrives at the logistics transportation area, and the information collection unit collects data information of the container;

[0092] S20, the logistics management unit generates warehouse location data of the three-dimensional warehouse based on the data information and stores the logistics information;

[0093] S30. The access control unit controls the transportation of the container into the warehouse according to the storage location data.

[0094] The following combination Figure 16 , each step of a container warehousing method provided in an embodiment of the present application is specifically described.

[0095] S10: The container arrives at the logistics transportation area, and the information collection unit 91 collects data information of the container.

[0096] Specifically, the container m arrives at the logistics and transportation area 6. For example, the railway truck 8a transports the container m to the logistics and transportation area 6, or the road truck 8b transports the container m to the logistics and transportation area 6. The information collection unit 91 collects data information 91a of the container m.

[0097] S20. The logistics management unit generates warehouse location data of the three-dimensional warehouse based on the data information and stores the logistics information.

[0098] Specifically, the logistics management unit 92 generates data on the storage location 11a of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 based on the data information 91a of the container m and stores the logistics information 92a. For example, the information collection unit 91 transmits the data information 91a of the collected container m to the logistics management unit 92, which generates data on the storage location 11a of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 and stores the logistics information 92a of the container m.

[0099] S30. The access control unit controls the transportation of the container into the warehouse according to the storage location data.

[0100] Specifically, the access control unit 93 controls the transport of container m into the warehouse based on the data regarding the container's location 11a. For example, the storage control unit 93 controls the transfer mechanism 7 to move container m from the logistics transport area 6 to the three-dimensional warehouse 5 based on the data regarding the container's location 11a. The three-dimensional warehouse 5 further moves the container m into the location 11a using the pallet 3. For example, the lifting and moving mechanism 22 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 moves the container m along the lifting channel 4 to the storage level 11 where the location 11a is located, and the horizontal moving mechanism 21 then moves the container m horizontally into the location 11a.

[0101] Another aspect of the present application provides a container unloading method, including:

[0102] P10, the information collection unit collects the owner's information;

[0103] P20, the logistics management unit matches the cargo owner information with the container data information and stores the logistics information;

[0104] P30, the access control unit controls the container out of the warehouse based on the matching data information.

[0105] The following combination Figure 17 , each step of a container unloading method provided in an embodiment of the present application is specifically described.

[0106] P10. The information collection unit collects the cargo owner's information.

[0107] Specifically, when the container m is shipped out of the warehouse, the information collection unit 91 collects the owner's information 91b. For example, the information collection unit 91 collects the owner's identity information, contact information, or address information.

[0108] P20. The logistics management unit matches the cargo owner information with the container data information and stores the logistics information.

[0109] Specifically, the information collection unit 91 transmits the collected consignor information 91b to the logistics management unit 92. The logistics management unit 92 compares and matches the consignor information 91b with the data information 91a of the container m, and stores the logistics information 92a of the container m for easy query of the operating status of the container m.

[0110] P30, the access control unit controls the container out of the warehouse based on the matching data information.

[0111] Specifically, the access control unit 93 controls the removal of container m from the warehouse based on the matching of the cargo owner information 91b and the data information 91a of container m by the logistics management unit 92. For example, the access control unit 93 moves the required container m from storage location 11a out of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 based on the data information 91a of container m matched by the logistics management unit 92. For example, the access control unit 93 controls the pallet 3 of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to move the container m in storage location 11a to the elevator shaft 4. The elevator movement mechanism 22 then moves the container m out of the three-dimensional warehouse 5 along the elevator shaft 4. The transfer mechanism 7 transfers the container m leaving the three-dimensional warehouse 5 to the transport vehicle 8 for shipment to its destination.

[0112] It should be understood that when container m is shipped out of the logistics transport area 6, the logistics management unit 92 can directly match the owner information 91b with the data information 91a of container m, store the logistics information 92a, and then the access control unit 93 moves the container m to the transport vehicle 8. For example, container m is transported to the logistics transport area 8 via railway freight car 8a. The information collection unit 91 collects the owner information 91b. The logistics management unit 92 matches the owner information 91b with the data information 91a of container m in the logistics transport area 6 and stores the logistics information 92a. The access control unit 93 then moves the container m from the logistics transport area 6 to the transport vehicle 8, completing the shipment of container m.

[0113] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed to be protected by the present application.

Claims

1. A container storage and retrieval system, characterized in that: include: A three-dimensional warehouse, used for storing the containers; a logistics and transportation area configured to park transportation vehicles for loading the containers; a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the container between the three-dimensional warehouse and the transport vehicle; as well as A management module is configured to manage the unloading of the container from the warehouse to the transport vehicle, or to manage the loading of the container from the transport vehicle to the warehouse; the management module includes an information collection unit, a logistics management unit, and an access control unit, the information collection unit is used to collect data information and cargo owner information of each container; the logistics management unit is connected to the information collection unit, matches the data information of the container according to the cargo owner information, and stores the logistics information; the access control unit is used to control the unloading or loading of the container, and the access control unit can move the required container from the warehouse out of the three-dimensional warehouse according to the data information of the container matched by the logistics management unit; The three-dimensional library comprises: a storage rack having a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer having a plurality of the storage spaces for storing the containers; The moving mechanism includes a horizontal moving mechanism capable of storing and retrieving the container from each storage location and a lifting moving mechanism connected to the horizontal moving mechanism of each storage layer; each storage layer has a plurality of storage locations along the length direction and the width direction, and the adjacent storage locations on each layer are interconnected so that the horizontal moving mechanism can move between adjacent storage locations; the horizontal moving mechanism is a horizontal moving track, and the lifting moving mechanism is a vertical moving track; the horizontal moving mechanism is located on the storage layer; a pallet for carrying a container, wherein the pallet is movable along the horizontal moving mechanism and the lifting moving mechanism; and A lifting channel is connected to each of the storage layers, and the lifting and moving mechanism is arranged in the lifting channel; The lifting channel is arranged on a side of the storage rack close to the logistics and transportation area, and multiple lifting channels on the same side are arranged at intervals; The logistics transportation area is arranged on a railway transportation line, the railway transportation line passes through the stereoscopic warehouse, and the storage racks are distributed on both sides of the railway transportation line.

2. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism is a lifting mechanism, which lifts the container and moves it between the logistics transportation area and the three-dimensional warehouse.

3. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two stereoscopic warehouses are arranged at intervals, and at least one logistics transportation area is located between the two stereoscopic warehouses; the lifting mechanism is a bridge crane, located between the two stereoscopic warehouses, with one end connected to one stereoscopic warehouse and the other end connected to the other stereoscopic warehouse.

4. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hoisting mechanism is a loading and unloading corridor, one end of which is connected to the three-dimensional warehouse, and the other end of which spans the logistics and transportation area.

5. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer agencies include: A transfer mechanism for transferring the container between the three-dimensional warehouse and the material transportation area; and A hoisting mechanism is provided in the material transport area and is used to load or unload the container from the transport vehicle.

6. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two three-dimensional warehouses are spaced apart, and the logistics transportation area is located outside the two three-dimensional warehouses; The transfer mechanism can move a predetermined distance from one stereoscopic warehouse to another stereoscopic warehouse, then turn outward and move toward the logistics transportation area, and can return along the original route.

7. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hoisting mechanism is a gantry crane; and / or the transfer mechanism is a conveyor belt or an automatic guided vehicle.

8. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport vehicles in the logistics transport area include railway trucks and / or road trucks.

9. The container storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The management module also includes: The monitoring unit is used to monitor the operating status of the three-dimensional warehouse and the logistics transportation area.

10. A container warehousing method, characterized in that: A storage and retrieval system for a container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: When the container arrives at the logistics transportation area, the information collection unit collects data information of the container; The logistics management unit generates the warehouse location data of the three-dimensional warehouse according to the data information and stores the logistics information; The access control unit controls the transportation of the container into the warehouse according to the storage location data.

11. A container unloading method, characterized in that: A storage and retrieval system for a container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: The information collection unit collects the information of the consignor; The logistics management unit matches the cargo owner information with the container data information and stores the logistics information; The access control unit controls the container to be released from the warehouse according to the matched data information.

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