Insulated box ice replacement system and method, storage system

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an ice-changing system and method for an insulated box, and a storage system, wherein the ice-changing system for the insulated box includes: a main conveying component (1) configured to convey an insulated box (9); an ice-pouring device (2) configured to pour out ice from the insulated box (9) on the main conveying component (1); and an ice-adding device (3) located downstream of the ice-pouring device (2) along a first direction (X), the first direction (X) being the conveying direction of the main conveying component (1), and the ice-adding device (3) configured to add frozen ice to the insulated box (9) after the ice has been poured out on the main conveying component (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of logistics warehousing technology, and in particular to an insulated box ice replacement system and method, and a warehousing system. Background Art

[0002] When couriers deliver fresh goods to consumers, they need to use insulated boxes with ice plates to keep them fresh. After the customer signs for the goods, the insulated boxes and ice plates are returned to the warehouse, where the ice plates are manually poured out and sorted into different recycling baskets. New ice plates are added to the empty insulated boxes, which are then covered and transported to the packaging area for new orders. This manual collection and sorting of ice plates is inefficient, labor-intensive, and prone to errors, which is not conducive to the full process automation of warehousing. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an ice-changing system and method for an insulated box, and a storage system, which can improve the ice-changing efficiency of the insulated box.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an insulated box ice replacement system, comprising:

[0005] A main conveying component configured to convey the incubator;

[0006] an ice pouring device configured to pour out ice in the insulated box on the main conveying component; and

[0007] The ice adding device is located downstream of the ice pouring device along a first direction, the first direction being the conveying direction of the main conveying component, and the ice adding device is configured to add frozen ice into the insulated box after ice is poured from the main conveying component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the main conveying component includes: an input conveying line, a buffer conveying line, and an output conveying line arranged side by side along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the buffer conveying line is located between the input conveying line and the output conveying line in the second direction, and wherein the buffer conveying line overlaps with a downstream section of the input conveying line and an upstream section of the output conveying line in the first direction;

[0009] Among them, the ice pouring device is arranged at the position corresponding to the buffer conveying line, and the ice adding device is arranged at the position corresponding to the output conveying line.

[0010] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system also includes a transfer device, which is configured to move the insulated box of the input conveyor line to the buffer conveyor line for pouring ice, and move the insulated box on the buffer conveyor line after pouring ice to the output conveyor line.

[0011] In some embodiments, the input conveyor line, the buffer conveyor line, and the output conveyor line each include a plurality of rollers arranged at intervals, and the plurality of rollers each extend along the second direction; the transfer device includes:

[0012] A plurality of conveyor belt assemblies each extending in a second direction, wherein in the first direction, the conveyor belt assemblies are located between adjacent rollers, and in the second direction, the conveyor belt assemblies at least partially cover the input conveyor line, the buffer conveyor line, and the output conveyor line; and

[0013] The lifting mechanism is configured to lift the plurality of conveyor belt assemblies above the rollers when the incubator needs to be moved in the second direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism includes:

[0015] At least two fixed beams are arranged at intervals along the second direction, and at least two fixed beams extend along the first direction;

[0016] A connecting rod extending along a second direction;

[0017] An articulated seat, having a first articulation point, a second articulation point and a third articulation point arranged in a triangle, wherein the first articulation point located at the bottom is articulated with the connecting rod, the second articulation point is articulated with one of the fixed beams, and the third articulation point is connected with the conveyor belt assembly; and

[0018] The linear drive component has a first end fixed to another fixed beam, a second end connected to the connecting rod and is configured to drive the connecting rod to move in a second direction when extended, so as to swing around the second hinge point through the hinge seat to raise the conveyor belt assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least two connecting rods are provided, and the at least two connecting rods are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and each connecting rod is correspondingly provided with a hinge seat, and the lifting mechanism further includes:

[0020] A first connecting member connected to at least two connecting rods; and

[0021] A second connecting member connected to the third hinge point of each of the at least two hinge seats;

[0022] Wherein, the second end of the linear drive component is hinged to the first connecting member, and the conveyor belt assembly is connected to the second connecting member.

[0023] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes an ice recovery device, the ice recovery device comprising:

[0024] A hopper is provided on a side of the main conveying component and is configured to receive ice poured out by the ice pouring device;

[0025] A first recovery and conveying component is arranged below the funnel;

[0026] a first elevator, the inlet of the first elevator being in communication with the outlet end of the first recovery conveying member; and

[0027] The container is configured to collect ice output from the outlet of the first elevator.

[0028] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system further comprises:

[0029] a second recovery conveying component, wherein an inlet end of the second recovery conveying component is connected to an outlet of the first elevator;

[0030] a photographing component, disposed on the second recovery and conveying component, and configured to photograph ice passing through the photographing component so as to identify the type of ice;

[0031] an ice pushing device, disposed on the second recovery conveying component and located downstream of the photographing component along the conveying direction of the second recovery conveying component; and

[0032] Control components;

[0033] Among them, there are two containers, including: a first container and a second container, which are respectively arranged at the outlet end and the side of the second recovery and conveying component; the control component is configured to make the ice fall into the first container when the ice is identified as the first type by the shooting component; and when the ice is identified as the second type, the ice pushing device is activated to push the ice into the second container.

[0034] In some embodiments, the ice to be added into the thermal insulation box includes at least two kinds, and a set of ice adding devices is provided for each kind of ice.

[0035] In some embodiments, the ice adding device comprises:

[0036] a container turning component, configured to turn the container over to pour out the frozen ice stored in the container;

[0037] a vibrating feeder configured to receive ice poured from the container;

[0038] a second elevator, disposed at the outlet of the vibrating feeder, configured to lift the ice outputted from the vibrating feeder; and

[0039] The ice adding and conveying component is arranged at the outlet of the second elevator and is configured to convey the ice lifted by the second elevator to the main conveying component so as to add the ice into the heat preservation box.

[0040] In some embodiments, at least one of the first elevator and the second elevator is a partition elevator, which includes a partition and a baffle, wherein the height of the partition is less than the thickness of the ice, and the baffle is arranged above the partition and is configured to limit the thickness of the ice lifted by the partition.

[0041] In some embodiments, the container turning component comprises:

[0042] a first frame, wherein a top surface and one of side surfaces of the first frame are open;

[0043] A rotating shaft, with two ends rotatably mounted on the top of the first frame at a position away from the open side;

[0044] a second frame, disposed in the first frame and connected to the rotating shaft, the second frame being configured to place a container; and

[0045] The first driving component is fixed to the first frame and is configured to drive the rotating shaft to rotate so as to drive the second frame to flip.

[0046] In some embodiments, the ice adding device comprises:

[0047] A position detection component is configured to detect whether the insulated box has reached the position of the ice adding device;

[0048] an ice adding detection component configured to capture whether the ice adding device has successfully added ice into the insulated box; and

[0049] The control component is configured to stop the operation of the insulated box when the position detection component detects that the insulated box reaches the position of the ice adding device, and resume the operation of the insulated box after the ice adding detection component detects that ice adding is successful.

[0050] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes a shift lever, which is disposed on the main conveying component at a position corresponding to the ice adding device and is configured to switchably operate between blocking the insulated box from operating and allowing the insulated box to operate.

[0051] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice-changing system further includes: a cover closing device, located downstream of the ice-adding device along the first direction, and configured to close the cover of the insulated box after ice is added.

[0052] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes a cover opening device, which is located between the ice adding device and the cover closing device along the first direction and is configured to separate the outer surface of the opened cover of the insulated box from the outer surface of the box body.

[0053] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a storage system is provided, comprising the insulated box ice replacement system of the above embodiment.

[0054] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an ice replacement method for an insulated box ice replacement system based on the above embodiment, comprising:

[0055] Transporting the incubator through the main transport component;

[0056] Pour out the ice in the insulation box on the main conveying component through the ice pouring device;

[0057] The ice adding device adds frozen ice into the insulated box after ice is poured onto the main conveying component.

[0058] The ice-changing system for the insulated box of the disclosed embodiment automates the manually handled processes of pouring ice, adding ice, and transporting the insulated box, which can significantly reduce the workload and labor intensity of the staff, improve the ice-changing efficiency of the insulated box, and reduce the phenomenon of ice leakage in the insulated box, which is conducive to the unmanned and automated storage systems such as warehouses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the present disclosure and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present disclosure. In the drawings:

[0060] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the insulated box ice replacement system disclosed in the present invention;

[0061] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of some embodiments of the ice changing device in the ice changing system of the thermal insulation box disclosed in the present invention;

[0062] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the transfer device in the ice-changing system of the thermal insulation box disclosed in the present invention;

[0063] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the lifting mechanism in the ice-changing system of the insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0064] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the lifting mechanism behind the hidden fixed beam in the ice-changing system of the insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0065] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of some embodiments of the ice adding device in the ice changing system of the insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0066] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of some embodiments of the cover opening device and the cover closing device in the ice-changing system of the thermal insulation box disclosed in the present invention;

[0067] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the module composition of some embodiments of the insulated box ice replacement system disclosed in the present invention;

[0068] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the flow chart of some embodiments of the insulated box ice replacement method disclosed in the present invention;

[0069] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the flow chart of other embodiments of the method for replacing ice in an insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0070] Fig.11 Schematic diagram of the flow chart of some other embodiments of the ice replacement method for an insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0071] Fig.12 Schematic diagram of the flow chart of some other embodiments of the ice replacement method for an insulated box disclosed in the present invention;

[0072] Fig.13 The following is a flow chart of some other embodiments of the ice replacing method for an insulated box disclosed in the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] The present disclosure is described in detail below. In the following paragraphs, different aspects of the embodiments are defined in more detail. Each aspect so defined can be combined with any other aspect or aspects, unless explicitly stated not to be combined. In particular, any feature that is considered to be preferred or advantageous can be combined with one or more other features that are considered to be preferred or advantageous.

[0074] The terms "first", "second", etc. that appear in the present disclosure are only for the convenience of description to distinguish different components with the same name, and do not indicate a sequence or a primary and secondary relationship.

[0075] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "up", "down", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure, and do not indicate or imply that the device referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the present disclosure provides an insulated box ice replacement system for replacing used ice in the insulated box 9 with frozen ice. For example, the ice can be ice slabs, ice cubes, etc., and the ice can have an outer packaging such as a plastic box or a plastic bag.

[0077] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the insulated box ice replacement system includes: a main conveying component 1, an ice pouring device 2 and an ice adding device 3. The main conveying component 1 is configured to convey the insulated box 9, for example, a conveying component such as a belt, a chain or a roller can be used. The ice pouring device 2 can be arranged on the side or above the main conveying component 1, and is configured to pour out the ice in the insulated box 9 on the main conveying component 1; the ice adding device 3 can be arranged on the side or above the main conveying component 1, and is located downstream of the ice pouring device 2 along a first direction X, the first direction X being the conveying direction of the main conveying component 1, and the ice adding device 3 is configured to add frozen ice to the insulated box 9 after the ice is poured out on the main conveying component 1.

[0078] The present invention automates the manually handled processes of pouring ice, adding ice and transporting the insulated box 9, which can greatly reduce the workload and labor intensity of the staff, improve the ice replacement efficiency of the insulated box 9, and reduce the phenomenon of ice leakage in the insulated box 9, which is conducive to the unmanned and automated storage systems such as warehouses.

[0079] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, in the first direction X, a plurality of ice pouring devices 2 are provided, which are configured to pour ice into a plurality of insulated boxes 9 at the same time, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0080] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the main conveying component 1 includes: an input conveying line 11, a buffer conveying line 12, and an output conveying line 13 arranged side by side along a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X. The input conveying line 11 is configured to input the incubator 9, the buffer conveying line 12 is configured to make the incubator 9 perform an ice pouring operation, and the output conveying line 13 is configured to make the incubator 9 after ice pouring be output. For example, the input conveying line 11, the buffer conveying line 12, and the output conveying line 13 can convey the incubator 9 in groups.

[0081] In the second direction Y, the buffer conveyor line 12 is located between the input conveyor line 11 and the output conveyor line 13, and in the first direction X, the buffer conveyor line 12 overlaps with the downstream section of the input conveyor line 11 and the upstream section of the output conveyor line 13. For example, one end of the buffer conveyor line 12 is aligned with the downstream end of the input conveyor line 11, and the other end of the buffer conveyor line 12 is aligned with the upstream end of the output conveyor line 13. The ice pouring device 2 is arranged at a position corresponding to the buffer conveyor line 12, and the ice adding device 3 is arranged at a position corresponding to the output conveyor line 13.

[0082] This embodiment arranges three conveyor lines in parallel. When the current group of insulated boxes 9 is pouring ice on the buffer conveyor line 12, the input conveyor line 11 can input the next group of insulated boxes to the ice pouring area; at the same time, the output conveyor line 13 can output the previous group of insulated boxes 9 that have finished pouring ice to the ice adding area. After the current group of insulated boxes 9 finishes pouring ice, while the current group of insulated boxes 9 moves to the output conveyor line 13, the next group of insulated boxes 9 on the input conveyor line 11 moves to the buffer conveyor line 12 at the same time. This arrangement enables the conveying process of multiple groups of insulated boxes 9 to be parallel, which can save waiting time and improve ice changing efficiency. Optionally, the main conveying component 1 can also be set in a way that two conveyor lines are in parallel, or in a way that there is only one conveyor line.

[0083] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system of the present disclosure may also include a transfer device 4, which is configured to move the insulated box 9 on the input conveyor line 11 to the buffer conveyor line 12 for pouring ice, and move the insulated box 9 on the buffer conveyor line 12 after pouring ice to the output conveyor line 13.

[0084] like Figure 2 As shown, the transfer device 4 is configured to move the insulated box 9 of the input conveyor line 11 along the second direction Y to the buffer conveyor line 12 for pouring ice, and to move the insulated box 9 after pouring ice on the buffer conveyor line 12 along the second direction Y to the output conveyor line 13. This method can improve the transfer efficiency and simplify the structure.

[0085] This embodiment can conveniently move the insulation box 9 between adjacent conveyor lines by providing a transfer device 4. The transfer device 4 cooperates with each conveyor line to not only transport the insulation box 9 along the first direction X, but also move the insulation box 9 along the second direction Y when the conveyor line needs to be switched.

[0086] like Figure 2 As shown, in the first direction X, a plurality of ice pouring devices 2 are provided on the buffer conveying line 12, which are configured to pour ice into a plurality of insulated boxes 9 at the same time, thereby improving the processing efficiency.

[0087] like Figure 2 As shown, the ice pouring device 2 can be arranged above the buffer conveyor line 12. For example, a bracket 10 can be arranged in the area where the ice pouring device 2 is arranged on the main conveying component 1, and the ice pouring device 2 is fixed on the bracket 10. Specifically, the ice pouring device 2 includes a flip clamp 21. In the first direction X, a plurality of flip clamps 21 are arranged at intervals. Each flip clamp 21 is used to pour ice for one incubator 9. The bracket 10 is provided with a rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 extends along the first direction X and passes through all the flip clamps 21. All the flip clamps 21 are connected to the rotating shaft 22. The bracket 10 is provided with a second driving component 23, which is configured to drive the rotating shaft 22 to rotate, so as to drive all the flip clamps 21 connected thereto to flip, so as to pour out the ice in the current group of incubators 9. After the ice pouring is completed, the second driving component 23 drives the rotating shaft 22 to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive all the flip clamps 21 to put the incubator 9 after pouring ice back to the buffer conveyor line 12.

[0088] Figure 3 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer device 4 along a section of the first direction X, or Figure 3 The structure shown can also be used as an independent module, and a plurality of modules are arranged side by side along the first direction X to form overlapping sections of the input conveyor line 11, the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13 and the transfer device 4.

[0089] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the input conveyor line 11 , the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13 all include a plurality of rollers 14 arranged at intervals, and the plurality of rollers 14 all extend along the second direction Y to convey the insulated box 9 by the rotation of the rollers 14 .

[0090] like Figure 3As shown, the transfer device 4 includes: a lifting mechanism 42 and a plurality of conveyor belt assemblies 41. The plurality of conveyor belt assemblies 41 extend along the second direction Y. In the first direction X, the conveyor belt assemblies 41 are located between adjacent rollers 14. In the second direction Y, the conveyor belt assemblies 41 at least partially cover the input conveyor line 11, the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13. The lifting mechanism 42 is configured to raise the plurality of conveyor belt assemblies 41 to a level higher than the rollers 14 when the incubator 9 needs to be moved along the second direction Y, so as to transfer the incubator 9 through the plurality of conveyor belt assemblies 41; and lower the plurality of conveyor belt assemblies 41 to a level not higher than the rollers 14 when the incubator 9 needs to be moved along the first direction X, so as to transport the incubator 9 through the rollers 14.

[0091] This embodiment can realize the switching of the functions of conveying and transferring the insulated box 9 by setting the lifting mechanism 42. In addition, the transfer device 4 is integrated with the buffer conveyor line 12 to reduce the space occupied. Figure 2 As shown, each row of rollers 14 of the overlapping sections of the input conveyor line 11, the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13 in the first direction X are aligned in the first direction X, and the conveyor belt assembly 41 between adjacent rows of rollers 14 completely covers the input conveyor line 11, the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13 along the second direction Y.

[0092] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the lifting mechanism 42 includes: an articulated seat 423, a linear driving component 424 and at least two fixed beams 421, and the fixed beams 421 can be the side beams of the input conveyor line 11, the buffer conveyor line 12 and the output conveyor line 13.

[0093] At least two fixed beams 421 are arranged at intervals along the second direction Y, and a plurality of them extend along the first direction X; the connecting rod 422 extends along the second direction Y, and in the height direction Z, the connecting rod 422 can be located below the fixed beam 421. The hinge seat 423 has a first hinge point A, a second hinge point B, and a third hinge point C arranged in a triangle, the first hinge point A located at the bottom is hinged to the connecting rod 422, the second hinge point B is hinged to one of the fixed beams 421 through the first fixed hinge seat 4211, and the third hinge point C is connected to the conveyor belt assembly 41. The first end of the linear drive component 424 is fixed to the other fixed beam 421, the second end is connected to the connecting rod 422 and is configured to drive the connecting rod 422 to move along the second direction Y when extended, so as to swing around the second hinge point B through the hinge seat 423 to lift the conveyor belt assembly 41. For example, the linear drive component 424 can be a linear motor, a hydraulic cylinder, or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0094] This embodiment can drive the connecting rod 422 to move by the extension and retraction of the linear drive component 424, and further lift the conveyor belt assembly 41 by the swing of the hinge seat 423. The lifting and lowering action is smooth, and the extension and retraction amount of the second end of the linear drive component 424 can be achieved by the swing of the hinge seat 423 to achieve a small rise and fall of the third hinge point C, thereby realizing the switching of the conveying and transfer functions on the basis of a compact structure.

[0095] Specifically, when the second end of the linear drive component 424 extends, it drives the connecting rod 422 to move along the positive direction of the second direction Y, thereby driving the articulated seat 423 to swing and raise the third hinge point C, thereby raising the conveyor belt assembly 41; when the second end of the linear drive component 424 retracts, it drives the connecting rod 422 to move along the negative direction of the second direction Y, thereby driving the articulated seat 423 to swing and lower the third hinge point C, thereby lowering the conveyor belt assembly 41.

[0096] like Figure 5 As shown, a hinge seat 423 is respectively provided at both ends of the connecting rod 422 , and the linear driving component 424 is located between the two hinge seats 423 along the second direction Y.

[0097] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, there are at least two connecting rods 422 , which are spaced apart along the first direction X. Each connecting rod 422 is correspondingly provided with a hinge seat 423 . The lifting mechanism 42 further includes: a first connecting member 425 and a second connecting member 426 .

[0098] The first connecting member 425 is connected to at least two connecting rods 422, and the linear driving component 424 is disposed between the connecting rods 422. The first end of the linear driving component 424 is hinged to the fixed beam 421 through the second fixed hinge seat 424A. The second connecting member 426 is connected to the third hinge point C of at least two hinge seats 423. The second end of the linear driving component 424 is hinged to the first connecting member 425 through the third fixed hinge seat 424B, and the conveyor belt assembly 41 is connected to the second connecting member 426.

[0099] This embodiment is provided with at least two connecting rods 422, which are connected by a first connecting member 425 to form a frame-shaped structure. When the linear driving component 424 applies a driving force, the movement of the connecting rod 422 can be more stable, and the amount of shaking along the first direction X can be reduced, so that the lifting and lowering of the conveyor belt assembly 41 can be more stable.

[0100] like Figure 4 and 5As shown, the conveyor belt assembly 41 includes a conveyor belt 411, two baffles 412, a plurality of guide wheels 413 and an electric roller 43. The conveyor belt 411 is an annular conveyor belt, and the two baffles 412 are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor belt 411 along the first direction X, and are used to limit the deviation of the conveyor belt 411; a plurality of guide wheels 413 are installed between the two baffles 412, and a plurality of guide wheels 413 are provided on the extension path of the conveyor belt 411, and are used to support the conveyor belt 411; the electric roller 43 is located below the conveyor belt 411, and is used to drive the conveyor belt 411 to move.

[0101] like Figure 4 As shown, the baffle 412 includes a main body 412A, a first extension 412B and a second extension 412C. The main body 412A is a long strip structure extending along the second direction Y and is located above the fixed beam 421; the first extension 412B is connected to the main body 412 and extends downward, and the first extension 412B is connected to the third hinge point C of the hinge seat 423 through the second connecting member 426; the second extension 412C is connected to the main body 412 and extends downward, and two guide wheels 413 can be fixed at intervals on the second extension 412C along the height direction Z, so as to realize the annular winding and tensioning of the conveyor belt 411.

[0102] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the insulated box ice replacement system of the present disclosure may further include an ice recovery device 5, which includes: a funnel 51, a first recovery conveying component 52, a first elevator 53 and a container. The funnel 51 is arranged on the side of the main conveying component 1, and is configured to receive ice poured out by the ice pouring device 2; the first recovery conveying component 52 is arranged below the funnel 51; the inlet of the first elevator 53 is connected to the outlet end of the first recovery conveying component 52; the container is configured to collect ice output from the outlet of the first elevator 53, and the container can be a cage frame, a bucket, a box, etc.

[0103] This embodiment can automatically collect the ice poured out by the ice pouring device 2 into a container, which is convenient for recycling the used ice in the insulated box 9 and for subsequent refreezing of the collected ice, thereby improving the automation level of ice replacement and thus improving efficiency.

[0104] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, the ice-changing system for the insulated box of the present disclosure may further include: a second recovery and conveying component 54, a photographing component 55, an ice-pushing device 56 and a control component 8. The inlet end of the second recovery and conveying component 54 is connected to the outlet of the first elevator 53. The photographing component 55 is arranged on the second recovery and conveying component 54, and is configured to photograph the ice passing through the photographing component 55 so as to identify the type of ice. The ice-pushing device 56 may be an electric push rod, a linear motor, etc., and is arranged on the second recovery and conveying component 54, and is located downstream of the photographing component 55 along the conveying direction of the second recovery and conveying component 54.

[0105] For example, white ice or blue ice is placed in the insulated box 9. White ice and blue ice require different freezing times, so they need to be recycled in different categories so that different freezing times can be set later. There are two containers, including: a first container 571 and a second container 572, which are respectively arranged at the outlet end and the side of the second recycling and conveying component 54; the control component 8 is configured to directly make the ice fall into the first container 571 through the operation of the second recycling and conveying component 54 when the shooting component 55 identifies the ice as the first type; and when the ice is identified as the second type, the ice pushing device 56 is activated to push the ice into the second container 572. In order to enable the ice to enter the second container 572 smoothly, a guide groove 541 can be provided on the side of the second recycling and conveying component 54 to guide the second type of ice into the second container 572. This embodiment can classify and recycle different types of ice, which is convenient for subsequent freezing at an appropriate time and for classified ice addition.

[0106] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the ice to be added into the insulated box 9 includes at least two kinds, and a set of ice adding devices 3 is provided for each kind of ice. The device can add different types of ice by category, for example, different types of ice can keep refrigeration for different periods of time, so that the refrigerated goods in the order are subsequently placed into different insulated boxes 9 according to the required refrigeration period, which can reduce the error rate in the process of adding ice by category.

[0107] like Figure 1 As shown, the ice adding device 3 includes: a container turning component 31 , a vibrating feeder 32 , a second elevator 33 and an ice adding conveying component 34 .

[0108] The container turning part 31 is configured to turn the container over to pour out the frozen ice stored in the container. The vibrating feeder 32 is configured to receive the ice poured out from the container and output the ice in a vibrating manner. The ice is easy to stick together due to its low temperature, and the vibrating feeder 32 can separate the ice blocks. The vibrating feeder 32 can gradually feed the second elevator 33 to prevent the ice in the container from being dumped in a concentrated manner and causing the second elevator 33 to be stuck.

[0109] The second elevator 33 is provided at the outlet of the vibrating feeder 32, and is configured to lift the ice outputted from the vibrating feeder 32. The ice adding conveying component 34 is provided at the outlet of the second elevator 33, and is configured to convey the ice lifted by the second elevator 33 to the main conveying component 1, so as to add the ice into the insulated box 9. For example, the ice reaching the end of the ice adding conveying component 34 can fall freely into the insulated box 9, or the ice can be put into the insulated box 9 by a clamp or a toggle rod.

[0110] This embodiment can automatically add the frozen ice in the container to the insulated box 9, which can improve the efficiency of ice replacement in the insulated box 9 and reduce the labor intensity of manual labor. Moreover, it is convenient to separate the ice during the ice adding process so as to accurately add it to the insulated box 9 according to the amount.

[0111] In some embodiments, at least one of the first elevator 53 and the second elevator 33 is a partition elevator, and at least one of the first elevator 53 and the second elevator 33 is a partition elevator, and the partition elevator includes partitions 331 and baffles. During the lifting process, ice is located between adjacent partitions 331, and the height of the partitions 331 is less than the thickness of the ice, so that the top surface of the ice can be higher than the top surface of the partitions 331. The baffle is arranged above the partitions 331 and is configured to limit the thickness of the ice lifted by the partitions 331. For example, the setting height of the baffle only allows ice plates of a single thickness to pass through.

[0112] This structure can ensure that the ice is separated into single pieces and lifted. The ice with larger size after bonding will fall under the action of the baffle and can continue to be lifted after being dispersed during the falling process, so that the ice can be accurately added to the insulation box 9 according to the amount.

[0113] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, the container turning component 31 includes: a first frame 311, a rotating shaft 312, a second frame 313 and a first driving component 314. The top surface and one of the side surfaces of the first frame 311 are open; the two ends of the rotating shaft 312 are rotatably mounted at the top of the first frame 311 away from the open side surface, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 312 are respectively mounted on the top of the first frame 311 through bearing seats; the second frame 313 is arranged in the first frame 311 and connected to the rotating shaft 312 through a connecting plate 315, and the second frame 313 is configured to place the container; the first driving component 314 is fixed to the first frame 311, for example, arranged on the top of the first frame 311, and is configured to drive the rotating shaft 312 to rotate, so as to drive the second frame 313 to turn over, so as to pour out the ice in the container.

[0114] In some embodiments, Figure 1As shown, the ice-adding device 3 includes: a position detection component 35, an ice-adding detection component 36 and a control component 8. Among them, the position detection component 35 is configured to detect whether the heat preservation box 9 reaches the position of the ice-adding device 3; the ice-adding detection component 36 is configured to photograph whether the ice-adding device 3 successfully adds ice to the heat preservation box 9, for example, the ice-adding detection component 36 can be a photographing component, an infrared sensor or a laser beam sensor, etc.; the control component 8 is configured to stop the heat preservation box 9 when the position detection component 35 detects that the heat preservation box 9 reaches the position of the ice-adding device 3, and resume the heat preservation box 9 after the ice-adding detection component 36 detects that the ice-adding is successful.

[0115] This embodiment can accurately add frozen ice into the insulated box 9 by judging whether the insulated box 9 has reached the ice adding position, making the ice adding process accurate and controllable. Moreover, after the ice adding is completed, the insulated box 9 can continue to be transported to the subsequent links, which can improve the continuity of the entire ice adding process.

[0116] In some embodiments, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes a stopper, which is provided at a position on the main conveying component 1 corresponding to the ice adding device 3 and is configured to switchably operate between blocking the operation of the insulated box 9 and allowing the operation of the insulated box 9. For example, the stopper can achieve state switching by extending or swinging.

[0117] In some embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes: a cover closing device 7, which can be arranged on the main conveying component 1 and is located downstream of the ice adding device 3 along the first direction X, and is configured to close the cover 91 of the insulated box 9 after ice is added. The insulated box 9 includes a box body 92 and a cover body 91, one end of the cover body 91 is rotatably connected relative to the box body 92, and the cover closing device 7 can close the cover body 91 by applying a force inward to the top surface of the cover body 91. This embodiment can automatically close the cover body 91 of the insulated box 9 after ice is replaced, which can improve the ice replacement efficiency.

[0118] like Figure 7As shown, the cover closing device 7 includes a first guide rod 71 and a second guide rod 72 which are arranged on the side of the output conveying line 13 of the main conveying component 1 and extend along the first direction X. The first ends of the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72 are close to each other, and the distance between the second ends of the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72 gradually increases along the conveying direction. The first guide rod 71 is located above the second guide rod 72, and the first guide rod 71 gradually increases in height. When the heat preservation box 9 with the cover 91 in the open state passes through the cover closing device 7, the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72 pass through the gap between the cover 91 and the box 92. As the heat preservation box 9 moves, the gradually increased first guide rod 71 gradually lifts the cover 91, and finally closes the cover 91. Specifically, the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72 both include an inclined section and a horizontal section connected to the inclined section. The distance between the inclined sections of the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72 in the height direction along the conveying direction gradually increases.

[0119] This embodiment adopts a guide rod cover closing device, which does not require power and is low-cost. It can continuously close the covers of multiple insulation boxes 9 and has high work efficiency.

[0120] In some embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, the insulated box ice replacement system further includes a cover opening device 6, which is disposed on the main conveying component 1 and is located between the ice adding device 3 and the cover closing device 7 along the first direction X, and is configured to separate the outer surface of the opened cover 91 of the insulated box 9 from the outer surface of the box body 92. When the insulated box 9 is used, adhesive tape is attached. After the adhesive tape is torn off, the sticky substance or other dirt easily causes the cover body 91 to adhere to the box body 92. This embodiment can prevent the cover body 91 and the box body 92 from being adhered to each other, so that the cover body 91 can be smoothly closed by the cover closing device 7 later.

[0121] Specifically, the cover opening device 6 includes a third guide rod 61 and a guide wheel group 62 which are arranged on the side of the output conveying line 13 of the main conveying component 1 and extend along the first direction X. The guide wheel group 62 is located on the inner side of the third guide rod 61, and the third guide rod 61 is smoothly connected with the first guide rod 71 and the second guide rod 72. When the incubator with the cover body 61 in the open state passes through the cover opening device 6, the third guide rod 61 enters between the outer surface of the cover body 61 and the box body 62, and the cover body 61 is located between the third guide rod 61 and the guide wheel group 62.

[0122] Secondly, the present disclosure provides a storage system, such as a warehouse, including the insulated box ice-changing system of the above-mentioned embodiment. For items that need to be kept fresh in the warehouse, an insulated box 9 with ice added is required for preservation. After the customer signs for the items and returns the insulated box 9 to the warehouse, the ice can be automatically replaced by the insulated box ice-changing system of the present disclosure, and the insulated box can be transported to the packaging place after the lid is closed for packaging of new orders. A series of processes such as insulated box transportation, ice pouring, ice collection, ice classification, loading and ice addition, and lid closing are all automated, which is conducive to improving the degree of automation of the storage process in the storage system and can improve work efficiency.

[0123] Finally, the present disclosure provides an ice replacement method based on the above-mentioned insulated box ice replacement system. In some embodiments, for example, Fig. 9 As shown, including:

[0124] Step 101, transporting the insulated box 9 through the main transport component 1;

[0125] Step 102, pouring out the ice in the insulation box 9 on the main conveying component 1 through the ice pouring device 2;

[0126] Step 103 , adding frozen ice into the insulated box 9 after pouring ice onto the main conveying component 1 through the ice adding device 3 .

[0127] Among them, step 103 is executed after step 102. This embodiment automates the manually handled processes such as pouring ice, adding ice and transporting the insulated box 9, which can greatly reduce the workload and labor intensity of the staff, improve the ice replacement efficiency of the insulated box 9, and reduce the phenomenon of ice leakage in the insulated box 9, which is conducive to the realization of unmanned and automated storage systems such as warehouses.

[0128] In some embodiments, Fig.10 As shown, step 101 of conveying the incubator 9 by the main conveying component 1 includes:

[0129] Step 101A, inputting the insulated box 9 through the input conveyor line 11, and the insulated box 9 with ice after use can be placed on the input conveyor line 11 manually;

[0130] Step 101B, moving the insulated box 9 on the input conveyor line 11 to the buffer conveyor line by the transfer device 4 to pour out the ice in the insulated box 9; for example, the insulated box 9 can be moved along the second direction Y;

[0131] Step 101C, moving the insulated box 9 after pouring ice on the buffer conveyor line 12 to the output conveyor line 13 by the transfer device 4; for example, the insulated box 9 can be moved along the second direction Y;

[0132] Step 101D, output the insulated box 9 through the output conveying line 13 to add ice.

[0133] For the same group of insulated boxes 9, steps 101A to 101D are performed sequentially. This arrangement enables the transport process of multiple groups of insulated boxes 9 to be carried out in parallel, which can save waiting time and improve ice replacement efficiency. The transfer device 4 can conveniently move the insulated boxes 9 between adjacent conveyor lines. The transfer device 4 cooperates with each conveyor line to realize the insulated boxes 9 being transported along the first direction X, and the insulated boxes 9 can be moved along the second direction Y when the conveyor line needs to be switched.

[0134] In some embodiments, before the incubator 9 is moved by the transfer device 4, the method further includes:

[0135] Step 101E, extend the second end of the linear drive component 424 to drive the connecting rod 422 to move along the second direction Y, and drive the hinge seat 423 to swing around the second hinge point B to raise the conveyor belt assembly 41 to be higher than the roller 14.

[0136] Step 101E is not shown in the figure, and it may be performed before step 101B or 101C.

[0137] This embodiment can drive the connecting rod 422 to move by the extension and retraction of the linear drive component 424, and further lift and lower the conveyor belt assembly 41 by the swing of the hinge seat 423. The lifting and lowering action is smooth, and the extension and retraction amount of the second end of the linear drive component 424 can be achieved by the swing of the hinge seat 423 to achieve a small rise and fall of the third hinge point C, thereby realizing the switching of the conveying and transfer functions.

[0138] In some embodiments, during the process of pouring ice from the insulated boxes 9 of the current group on the buffer conveying line 12 by the ice pouring device 2, the insulated box ice replacement method may further include:

[0139] Input the next group of unemptied ice into the insulated box 9 through the input conveyor line 11; and / or

[0140] The last group of insulated boxes 9 into which ice has been poured are outputted through the output conveying line 13 .

[0141] This embodiment enables the conveying processes of multiple groups of insulated boxes 9 to be carried out in parallel, which can save waiting time and improve ice replacement efficiency.

[0142] In some embodiments, Fig.11 As shown, after pouring out the ice in the insulated box 9 on the main conveying component 1 by the ice pouring device 2 in step 102, the insulated box ice replacement method may further include:

[0143] Step 201, using the funnel 51 to receive ice poured out by the ice pouring device 2;

[0144] Step 202, transporting the ice to the entrance of the first elevator 53 through the first recovery and transportation component 52 disposed below the funnel 51;

[0145] Step 203, lifting the ice to the second recovery and conveying component 54 through the first elevator 53;

[0146] Step 204, photographing the ice passing through the photographing component 55 by means of the photographing component 55 disposed on the second recovery and conveying component 54;

[0147] Step 205, identify the type of ice through the control component 8. If it is the first type, execute step 206 to make the ice fall into the first container 571 located at the outlet end of the second recovery and conveying component 54; if it is the second type, execute step 207 to push the ice into the second container 572 on the side of the second recovery and conveying component 54 through the ice pushing device 56.

[0148] This embodiment can classify and recycle different types of ice, which is convenient for subsequent freezing at an appropriate time and for adding ice by classification.

[0149] In some embodiments, Fig.12 As shown, step 103 adds frozen ice into the insulated box 9 after pouring ice on the main conveying component 1 through the ice adding device 3, including:

[0150] Step 103A, turning the container over by the container turning component 31 to pour the frozen ice stored in the container into the vibrating feeder 32;

[0151] Step 103B, supplying ice to the second elevator 33 through the vibrating feeder 32;

[0152] Step 103C, lifting the ice to the ice adding conveying component 34 by the second elevator 33;

[0153] Step 103D: ice is transported to the main transport component 1 through the ice adding transport component 34, so as to add the ice into the heat preservation box 9 after the ice is poured out.

[0154] This embodiment can automatically add the frozen ice in the container to the insulated box 9, which can improve the efficiency of ice replacement in the insulated box 9 and reduce the labor intensity of manual labor. Moreover, it is convenient to separate the ice during the ice adding process so as to accurately add it to the insulated box 9 according to the amount.

[0155] In some embodiments, the ice to be added into the thermal insulation box 9 includes at least two kinds, and a set of ice adding devices 3 is provided for each kind of ice. After all the ice in the container corresponding to one kind of ice enters the second elevator 33, the ice in the container corresponding to another kind of ice is poured out.

[0156] The device can add different types of ice by category. For example, different types of ice can keep refrigeration for different periods of time. In this way, the refrigerated goods in the order can be placed in different insulation boxes 9 according to the required refrigeration time.

[0157] In some embodiments, Fig.13 As shown, before adding frozen ice into the insulated box 9 after pouring ice onto the main conveying component 1 through the ice adding device 3 in step 103, the insulated box ice replacement method further includes:

[0158] Step 102A, detecting whether the heat preservation box 9 reaches the position of the ice adding device 3 by the position detecting component 35;

[0159] Step 102B: when it is detected that the heat preservation box 9 reaches the position where the ice adding device 3 is located, the heat preservation box 9 is stopped.

[0160] In some embodiments, Fig.13 As shown, after adding frozen ice into the insulated box 9 after pouring ice onto the main conveying component 1 through the ice adding device 3 in step 103, the insulated box ice replacement method further includes:

[0161] Step 104, using the ice adding detection component 36 to detect whether the ice adding device 3 has successfully added ice into the insulated box 9;

[0162] Step 105, after detecting that ice addition is successful, the insulated box 9 is restored to operation.

[0163] This embodiment can accurately add frozen ice into the insulated box 9 by judging whether the insulated box 9 has reached the ice adding position, making the ice adding process accurate and controllable. Moreover, after the ice adding is completed, the insulated box 9 can continue to be transported to the subsequent links, which can improve the continuity of the entire ice adding process.

[0164] In some embodiments, Fig.13 As shown, after adding frozen ice into the insulated box 9 after pouring ice onto the main conveying component 1 through the ice adding device 3 in step 103, the insulated box ice replacement method further includes:

[0165] Step 107 , closing the cover 91 of the heat preservation box 9 after adding ice through the cover closing device 7 .

[0166] This embodiment can make the cover 91 of the heat preservation box 9 automatically close after the ice is replaced, thereby improving the efficiency of ice replacement.

[0167] In some embodiments, Fig.13 As shown, before the cover 91 of the insulated box 9 after adding ice is closed by the cover closing device 7 in step 107, the insulated box ice replacement method further includes:

[0168] Step 106 , the outer surface of the opened cover 91 of the thermal insulation box 9 is separated from the outer surface of the box body 92 by using the cover opening device 6 .

[0169] This embodiment can prevent the cover body 91 and the box body 92 from being adhered to each other, so that the cover body 91 can be smoothly closed by the cover closing device 7 later.

[0170] The above is a detailed introduction to an insulated box ice replacement system and method, and a storage system provided by the present disclosure. Specific embodiments are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present disclosure, and the description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present disclosure. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present disclosure, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present disclosure, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An insulated box ice replacement system, comprising: A main conveying component (1) is configured to convey an insulated box (9); An ice pouring device (2) configured to pour out ice in the heat preservation box (9) on the main conveying component (1); An ice adding device (3) is located downstream of the ice pouring device (2) along a first direction (X), the first direction (X) being the conveying direction of the main conveying component (1), and the ice adding device (3) is configured to add frozen ice into the insulated box (9) after ice is poured from the main conveying component (1); and A position detection component (35) configured to detect whether the heat preservation box (9) has reached the position where the ice adding device (3) is located; The main conveying component (1) comprises: an input conveying line (11), a buffer conveying line (12) and an output conveying line (13) arranged side by side along a second direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X); in the second direction (Y), the buffer conveying line (12) is located between the input conveying line (11) and the output conveying line (13); in the first direction (X), the buffer conveying line (12) overlaps with a downstream section of the input conveying line (11) and an upstream section of the output conveying line (13); the ice pouring device (2) is arranged at a position corresponding to the buffer conveying line (12), and the ice adding device (3) is arranged at a position corresponding to the output conveying line (13).

2. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1 further comprises a transfer device (4) configured to move the insulated box (9) of the input conveyor line (11) to the buffer conveyor line (12) for pouring ice, and to move the insulated box (9) after pouring ice on the buffer conveyor line (12) to the output conveyor line (13).

3. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 2, wherein: The input conveyor line (11), the buffer conveyor line (12) and the output conveyor line (13) all include a plurality of rollers (14) arranged at intervals, and the plurality of rollers (14) all extend along the second direction (Y); the transfer device (4) includes: a plurality of conveyor belt assemblies (41), each extending along the second direction (Y); in the first direction (X), the conveyor belt assemblies (41) are located between adjacent rollers (14); in the second direction (Y), the conveyor belt assemblies (41) at least partially cover the input conveyor line (11), the buffer conveyor line (12) and the output conveyor line (13); and The lifting mechanism (42) is configured to lift the plurality of conveyor belt assemblies (41) to a level higher than the rollers (14) when it is necessary to move the thermal insulation box (9) along the second direction (Y).

4. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 3, wherein: The lifting mechanism (42) comprises: At least two fixed beams (421) are arranged at intervals along the second direction (Y), and the at least two fixed beams (421) both extend along the first direction (X); A connecting rod (422) extending along the second direction (Y); an articulated seat (423) having a first articulated point (A), a second articulated point (B) and a third articulated point (C) arranged in a triangle, wherein the first articulated point (A) located at the bottom is articulated to the connecting rod (422), the second articulated point (B) is articulated to one of the fixed beams (421), and the third articulated point (C) is connected to the conveyor belt assembly (41); and A linear drive component (424) has a first end fixed to another fixed beam (421), a second end connected to the connecting rod (422) and configured to drive the connecting rod (422) to move along the second direction (Y) when extended, so as to swing around the second hinge point (B) through the hinge seat (423) to raise the conveyor belt assembly (41).

5. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 4, wherein: At least two connecting rods (422) are provided, and at least two connecting rods (422) are arranged at intervals along the first direction (X), and each connecting rod (422) is correspondingly provided with one hinge seat (423), and the lifting mechanism (42) further includes: A first connecting member (425) connected to the at least two connecting rods (422); and A second connecting member (426) connected to the third hinge point (C) of each of the at least two hinge seats (423); Wherein, the second end of the linear drive component (424) is hinged to the first connecting member (425), and the conveyor belt assembly (41) is connected to the second connecting member (426).

6. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1, further comprising an ice recovery device (5), wherein the ice recovery device (5) comprises: A funnel (51) is provided on the side of the main conveying component (1) and is configured to receive ice poured out by the ice pouring device (2); A first recovery and conveying component (52) is arranged below the funnel (51); a first elevator (53), the inlet of the first elevator (53) being in communication with the outlet end of the first recovery conveying member (52); and A container is configured to collect ice output from the outlet of the first elevator (53).

7. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 6, further comprising: a second recovery conveying component (54), wherein an inlet end of the second recovery conveying component (54) is connected to an outlet of the first elevator (53); a photographing component (55) disposed on the second recovery and conveying component (54) and configured to photograph the ice passing through the photographing component (55) so as to identify the type of ice; An ice pushing device (56) is arranged on the second recovery and conveying component (54) and is located downstream of the shooting component (55) along the conveying direction of the second recovery and conveying component (54); and Control unit (8); There are two containers, including: a first container (571) and a second container (572), which are respectively arranged at the outlet end and the side of the second recovery and conveying component (54); the control component (8) is configured to make the ice fall into the first container (571) when the shooting component (55) identifies the ice as a first type; and to activate the ice pushing device (56) to push the ice into the second container (572) when the ice is identified as a second type.

8. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 6, wherein: The first elevator (53) is a partition elevator, which includes a partition (331) and a baffle, wherein the height of the partition (331) is less than the thickness of the ice, and the baffle is arranged above the partition (331) and is configured to limit the thickness of the ice lifted by the partition (331).

9. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1, wherein: The ice to be added into the heat preservation box (9) includes at least two kinds, and a set of ice adding devices (3) is provided corresponding to each kind of ice.

10. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1, wherein: The ice adding device (3) comprises: A container turning component (31) configured to turn the container over to pour out the frozen ice stored in the container; a vibrating feeder (32) configured to receive ice poured from the container; a second elevator (33), disposed at the outlet of the vibrating feeder (32), configured to lift the ice outputted from the vibrating feeder (32); and The ice adding and conveying component (34) is arranged at the outlet of the second elevator (33) and is configured to convey the ice lifted by the second elevator (33) to the main conveying component (1) so as to add the ice into the heat preservation box (9).

11. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 10, wherein: The second elevator (33) is a partition elevator, which includes a partition (331) and a baffle, wherein the height of the partition (331) is less than the thickness of the ice, and the baffle is arranged above the partition (331) and is configured to limit the thickness of the ice lifted by the partition (331).

12. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 10, wherein: The container turning component (31) comprises: A first frame (311), wherein a top surface and one of side surfaces of the first frame (311) are open; A rotating shaft (312), both ends of which are rotatably mounted on the top of the first frame (311) at a position away from the open side; a second frame (313), disposed in the first frame (311) and connected to the rotating shaft (312), wherein the second frame (313) is configured to place the container; and The first driving component (314) is fixed to the first frame (311) and is configured to drive the rotating shaft (312) to rotate so as to drive the second frame (313) to flip.

13. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1, wherein: The ice adding device (3) comprises: an ice adding detection component (36) configured to photograph whether the ice adding device (3) successfully adds ice into the heat preservation box (9); and The control component (8) is configured to stop the operation of the heat preservation box (9) when the position detection component (35) detects that the heat preservation box (9) has reached the position of the ice adding device (3), and to resume the operation of the heat preservation box (9) after the ice adding detection component (36) detects that ice adding is successful.

14. The insulated box ice-changing system according to claim 1, further comprising a shift lever (15), which is arranged on the main conveying component (1) at a position corresponding to the ice-adding device (3), and is configured to switchably operate between blocking the operation of the insulated box (9) and allowing the operation of the insulated box (9).

15. The insulated box ice replacement system according to claim 1, further comprising: The cover closing device (7) is located downstream of the ice adding device (3) along the first direction (X) and is configured to close the cover (91) of the heat preservation box (9) after ice is added.

16. The insulated box ice-changing system according to claim 15, further comprising a cover opening device (6), which is located between the ice adding device (3) and the cover closing device (7) along the first direction (X), and is configured to separate the outer surface of the opened cover (91) of the insulated box (9) from the outer surface of the box body (92).

17. A storage system, comprising the insulated box ice replacement system according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. An ice-changing method based on the ice-changing system for an insulated box according to any one of claims 1 to 16, comprising: The heat preservation box (9) is transported by the main transport component (1); pouring out the ice in the heat preservation box (9) on the main conveying component (1) through the ice pouring device (2); The ice adding device (3) adds frozen ice into the heat preservation box (9) after ice is poured onto the main conveying component (1).

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