Open warehouse track layout

Abstract

The application provides an open warehouse track layout, which comprises a plurality of open tracks for robots to enter different groups of tracks according to needs to perform corresponding work, each group of tracks forms a horn opening with two ends opening outward to facilitate the robot to enter the track, and each group of tracks comprises two oppositely arranged power supply tracks, each power supply track comprises a track body, a slide wire mounted on the inner side of the track body, and two anti-collision plates respectively mounted on the two ends of the inner side of the track body, the track body comprises a straight track main body and a track guide part extending obliquely outward at the two ends of the track main body, the anti-collision plates are respectively mounted on the track guide parts, and the slide wire is mounted on the track main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics, and more particularly to an open warehouse track layout for the logistics industry. Background Technology

[0002] Logistics is the planning, implementation, and control of the efficient and low-cost flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from production to consumption to meet customer needs. Logistics consists of transportation, distribution, warehousing, packaging, handling and loading / unloading, distribution processing, and related logistics information. Specific aspects of logistics activities include: customer service, demand forecasting, order processing, distribution, inventory control, transportation, warehouse management, factory and warehouse layout and location, handling and loading / unloading, procurement, packaging, and information management.

[0003] The rapid rise of e-commerce and the demands of the industry are constantly increasing the requirements for warehousing, logistics and distribution, a crucial link in the supply chain. It's no longer just about simple shipping; it's about effectively managing warehousing, inventory and logistics to ensure the healthy development of the entire e-commerce process and ultimately meet customer needs at the lowest possible overall cost throughout the logistics journey.

[0004] To optimize warehouse operations and respond quickly to customer needs, the warehouse is equipped with advanced logistics software and hardware, including automated storage and retrieval systems, automated storage and retrieval robots, automated sorting systems, barcode management systems, and value-added processing equipment, to achieve automated inbound and outbound operations as much as possible.

[0005] Existing warehouse tracks, such as those disclosed in Chinese patent application No. 202011279509.6, use enclosed tracks for movement. Due to the limitations of the tracks, it is difficult to achieve cross-regional scheduling and use, requiring different robots to be deployed in different areas, which increases the cost of the logistics system. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an open warehouse track layout, which adopts multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with road wheel walking mechanisms to move between the tracks. This provides flexible movement, allows for the scheduling and use of robots in a larger area, and enables the scheduling and arrangement of robots according to workload requirements, making reasonable use of the number of robots entering the work and saving energy.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide an open warehouse track layout, which employs multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with road-mounted wheeled locomotives to move between the tracks. The robots can draw power from the power supply rails opposite each set of tracks to operate, and can simultaneously charge the energy storage module, enabling them to work while charging the energy storage module. Furthermore, when power cannot be drawn from the power supply rails, the energy storage module supplies power to the UPS module to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the robot. This allows the robot to move independently of the power supply rails, facilitating scheduling between different work areas, and the power supply from the power supply rails ensures continuous long-term operation of the robot.

[0008] Another objective of this invention is to provide an open warehouse track layout, which adopts multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with road wheel walking mechanisms to walk between the tracks. The robot's walking mechanism has a small turning radius, which can reduce the open space at both ends of the track, make full use of the site space, and effectively avoid lateral tilting caused by turning. The robot walks quickly and stably, resulting in high work efficiency.

[0009] Another objective of this invention is to provide an open warehouse track layout, which adopts multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with road wheel walking mechanisms to walk between the tracks, and can limit the movement of robots walking within the tracks, thereby improving the walking stability of the robots, facilitating the rapid movement of the robots, and improving work efficiency.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an open warehouse track layout, which includes an array of open tracks for robots to enter different sets of tracks for corresponding operations as needed. Each set of tracks forms a flared opening at both ends to facilitate robot entry. Each set of tracks includes two opposing power supply rails. Each power supply rail includes a rail body, a sliding contact line installed on the inner side of the rail body, and two anti-collision plates respectively installed at both ends of the inner side of the rail body. The rail body includes a straight rail body and rail guide portions located at both ends of the rail body and extending obliquely outward. The anti-collision plates are respectively installed on the rail guide portions, and the sliding contact line is installed on the rail body.

[0011] The power supply guide rail also includes two brush guide plates mounted on the guide rail body and located between the sliding contact line and the two anti-collision plates, two connectors mounted on the guide rail body and located between the sliding contact line and the two brush guide plates, a power supply clamp mounted on the guide rail body and contacting and holding the sliding contact line, several assembly plates mounted on the inner side of the guide rail body and located between the guide rail body and the sliding contact line, and several fixing seats mounted on the outer side of the guide rail body for fixing the guide rail body to the site. The brush guide plates are respectively mounted at both ends of the guide rail body.

[0012] There are two sliding contact lines and two pairs of power supply clamps, which are respectively clamped at both ends of the sliding contact lines.

[0013] The inner side of the guide rail body forms a semi-enclosed receiving space with openings at both ends and one side. The sliding contact line, anti-collision plate, brush guide plate, connector, power supply clamp, and assembly plate are all installed in the receiving space.

[0014] The cross-section of the sliding contact line is C-shaped, and correspondingly it has a C-shaped brush sliding groove. The brush guide plate is provided with a brush guide groove, and the brush guide groove is tapered at the end near the connector. The connector is provided with a brush buffer groove, and the brush buffer groove is flared at the end near the brush guide plate to mitigate the impact of the conductive brush entering the sliding contact line from the brush guide plate. The anti-collision plate is provided with a brush guide groove. The conductive brush passes through the brush guide groove, the brush guide groove, and the brush buffer groove in sequence to enter the brush sliding groove and maintain contact with the sliding contact line, thereby realizing the extraction of power from the sliding contact line.

[0015] The open warehouse track layout also includes several robots, each robot comprising a base assembly and a walking mechanism mounted on the bottom of the base assembly;

[0016] The base assembly includes a base housing, a rail power supply module installed in the base housing, a UPS module and an energy storage module installed in the base housing. The rail power supply module supplies power to the UPS module when it is in electrical contact with the power supply rail. The UPS module uses the power supplied by the rail power supply module as its working power source and simultaneously supplies power to the energy storage module for charging. When the rail power supply module fails to supply power to the UPS module, the UPS module immediately draws power from the energy storage module and outputs it as its working power source.

[0017] The walking mechanism includes a power component and a cornering component. The power component is installed at the bottom of one end of the base housing, and the cornering component is installed at the bottom of the other end of the base housing, opposite to the power component.

[0018] The power assembly includes two opposing power wheels, located on the bottom sides of one end of the base housing. The cornering assembly includes a steering wheel, located at the bottom center of the other end of the base housing. By controlling the speed difference between the two power wheels and simultaneously controlling the steering angle of the steering wheel, the walking mechanism drives the base assembly to turn during movement. When the speed difference between the two power wheels is 0 and the steering angle of the steering wheel is 0, the walking mechanism drives the base assembly to move in a straight line.

[0019] The robot also includes an electrical box assembly mounted on a base assembly, a column assembly mounted on the base assembly through the electrical box assembly, a rocker arm assembly mounted on the column assembly, and a gripping mechanism mounted on the lower side of the rocker arm assembly. The column assembly can drive the rocker arm assembly to rotate around the column assembly, thereby driving the gripping mechanism to rotate around the column assembly. The rocker arm assembly can also drive the gripping mechanism to translate and lift.

[0020] The track power supply module is installed at the bottom of the base housing near the power component. The track power supply module includes a mounting base plate, a telescopic motor mounted on the mounting base plate, a rotating plate mounted on the rotating shaft of the telescopic motor, two connecting rods with one end connected to the rotating plate, two telescopic plates connected to the other end of the connecting rods, two sets of sliding plates mounted on one end of the telescopic plates, two sliding shafts passing through the sliding plates, and two conductive brushes mounted on the outside of the two sets of sliding plates. The rotation of the telescopic motor drives the rotating plate to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting rods to swing. The swing of the connecting rods pushes and pulls the telescopic plates, thereby causing the sliding plates to move back and forth relative to the sliding shafts, which in turn drives the conductive brushes to telescopically move. The mounting base plate and the sliding shafts are respectively mounted on the base housing.

[0021] The base assembly also includes guide wheels and obstacle avoiders respectively located on both ends of the base box. The contact between the guide wheels and the track facilitates the track to limit the robot's movement.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The open-plan warehouse track layout of this invention employs multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with wheeled walking mechanisms to move flexibly between the tracks. This enables the deployment of robots over a larger area, reducing the number of robots required and lowering logistics system costs. Robots can be scheduled according to workload needs, optimizing the number of robots deployed to ensure work efficiency while saving energy. In case of robot maintenance or malfunction, other robots can be readily substituted, eliminating the need for backup robots or downtime. The robots draw power from the corresponding power rails on each track set and can simultaneously charge their energy storage modules, enabling simultaneous operation and charging. When power cannot be drawn from the power rails, the energy storage modules supply power to the UPS module, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the robots. This allows the robots to move independently of the power rails, facilitating scheduling between different work areas. Power from the power rails also ensures continuous, long-term operation. The robot's walking mechanism has a small turning radius, reducing the open space at both ends of the tracks, maximizing space utilization, and effectively preventing lateral tilting during turns. This results in fast, stable movement and high work efficiency. It can limit the movement of robots within the track, improving the robot's walking stability, facilitating faster movement, and increasing work efficiency. Walking limitation is achieved through the contact between the guide wheels and the track, which helps reduce collisions and friction between the robot and the track, extending the track's lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0024] In the attached diagram,

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the open warehouse track layout of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the power supply rails in the open-type warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of the power supply rails in the open-type warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4A This is a partial perspective view of the power supply rails in the open warehouse track layout of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4B This is a partial perspective view of the power supply guide rail of the open warehouse track layout of the present invention, with a section of sliding contact line removed from the power supply clamp and the connecting piece;

[0030] Figure 5This is a perspective view of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the robot with an open warehouse track layout according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit relationship between the track power supply module, UPS module, and energy storage module of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a plan view of the base assembly and walking mechanism of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a plan view of the base assembly and walking mechanism of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention from another angle.

[0036] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the power components of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 12 This is an exploded perspective view of the power components of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the corner component of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 14 This is an exploded perspective view of the corner component of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the track power supply module of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 16 This is an exploded perspective view of the track power supply module of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 17 A perspective view of the power supply module of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention, showing it in the extended state;

[0043] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of the track power supply module of the robot with the open warehouse track layout of the present invention, showing it in a retracted state. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of the present invention, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the preferred embodiments of the present invention and their accompanying drawings.

[0045] Please see Figure 1-4B This invention provides an open warehouse track layout, which includes an array of open tracks 1 for a robot 2 to enter different sets of tracks 1 as needed to perform corresponding operations. Each set of tracks 1 includes two opposing power supply rails 10.

[0046] The power supply rail 10 includes a rail body 100, two sliding contact lines 102 installed on the inner side of the rail body 100, two anti-collision plates 103 respectively installed at both ends of the inner side of the rail body 100, two brush guide plates 105 installed on the rail body 100 and respectively located between the sliding contact lines 102 and the two anti-collision plates 103, two connectors 106 installed on the rail body 100 and respectively located between the sliding contact lines 102 and the two brush guide plates 105, two pairs of power supply clamps 107 installed on the rail body 100 and respectively contacting and clamping the two ends of the two sliding contact lines 102, several assembly plates 108 installed on the inner side of the rail body 100 and respectively located between the rail body 100 and the sliding contact lines 102, and several fixing seats 109 installed on the outer side of the rail body 100 for fixing the rail body 100 to the ground.

[0047] The guide rail body 100 includes a straight guide rail main body 1000 and guide rail guide portions 1002 located at both ends of the guide rail main body 1000 and extending obliquely outward. Anti-collision plates 103 are respectively installed on the guide rail guide portions 1002. A sliding contact line 102 is installed on the guide rail main body 1000. Brush guide plates 105 are respectively installed at both ends of the guide rail main body 1000. A semi-enclosed receiving space 1005 with openings at both ends and one side is formed inside the guide rail body 100. The sliding contact line 102, anti-collision plates 103, brush guide plates 105, connectors 106, power supply clamps 107, and assembly plates 108 are all installed within the receiving space, providing a certain degree of anti-collision and dustproof protection.

[0048] The cross-section of the sliding contact line 102 is C-shaped, and correspondingly has a C-shaped brush sliding groove 1020. The brush guide plate 105 is provided with a brush guide groove 1050, and the brush guide groove 1050 is tapered at the end near the connector 106. The connector 106 is provided with a brush buffer groove 1060, and the brush buffer groove 1060 is flared at the end near the brush guide plate to relieve the pressure on the conductive brush 317 (see...). Figure 15The impact of the brush entering the sliding contact line 102 from the brush guide plate 105. The anti-collision plate 103 is provided with a brush guide groove 1030. The conductive brush 317 passes through the brush guide groove 1030, the brush guide groove 1050 and the brush buffer groove 1060 in sequence and enters the brush sliding groove 1020, and maintains contact with the sliding contact line 102, thereby realizing the extraction of power from the sliding contact line 102.

[0049] Each set of tracks 1 forms a funnel shape with both ends opening outwards, facilitating the entry and exit of the robot 2 and enabling it to turn. The number of robots 2 can be selected based on the size of the site and the expected workload. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5-8 The robot 2 includes a base assembly 3, a walking mechanism 4 mounted on the bottom of the base assembly 3, an electrical box assembly 5 mounted on the base assembly 3, a column assembly 6 mounted on the base assembly 3 through the electrical box assembly 5, a rocker arm assembly 7 mounted on the column assembly 6, and a gripping mechanism 8 mounted on the lower side of the rocker arm assembly 7.

[0050] The base assembly 3 includes a base housing 30, a rail power supply module 31 installed in the base housing 30, a UPS module 32 and an energy storage module 33 installed inside the base housing 30. The power box assembly 5 is installed on one side of the top surface of the base housing 30.

[0051] The track power supply module 31 is used to supply power to the UPS module 32 when it is in electrical contact with the power supply rail 10. The UPS module 32 uses the power supplied by the track power supply module 31 as its working power source and simultaneously supplies power to the energy storage module 33 for charging. When the track power supply module 31 fails to supply power to the UPS module 32, the UPS module 32 immediately draws power from the energy storage module 33 and outputs it as its working power source.

[0052] The column assembly 6 can drive the rocker arm assembly 7 to rotate around the column assembly 6, thereby driving the gripping mechanism 8 to rotate around the column assembly 6. Furthermore, the rocker arm assembly 7 can drive the gripping mechanism 8 to translate and move vertically. The gripping mechanism 8 can rotate and move horizontally and vertically, thus adjusting its position accordingly to grip the specified goods. Therefore, this invention is applicable to vertical picking systems that extend into a basket.

[0053] Please see Figure 9-12The walking mechanism 4 includes a power component 41 and a corner component 43. The power component 41 is installed at the bottom of one end of the base housing 30 connected to the electrical box component 5, and the corner component 43 is installed at the bottom of the other end of the base housing 30 opposite to the power component 41. The power component 41 includes a mounting plate 411, two drive wheel brackets 413 respectively installed at both ends of one side of the mounting plate 411, and drive wheels 415 respectively installed on the two drive wheel brackets 413. The drive wheel 415 includes a power motor 4151 and a walking wheel 4153 installed on the shaft of the power motor 4151. The two drive wheel brackets 413 are arranged opposite each other, and the two walking wheels 4153 are located on the outside of the two drive wheel brackets 413 and on both sides of the base housing 30.

[0054] Please refer to the following: Figure 13-14 The cornering assembly 43 includes a mounting plate 430, a cornering motor 431 mounted on the mounting plate 430, a drive gear 432 mounted on the shaft of the cornering motor 431, a steering shaft 433 rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 430, a steering gear 434 mounted on one end of the steering shaft 433, a steering wheel bracket 435 mounted on the steering gear 434 on the side away from the mounting plate 430, and a steering wheel 436 mounted on the steering wheel bracket 435. The steering shaft 433 is rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 430 via a bearing seat 437, a rolling bearing 438, a flat bearing 439, and a bushing 440. The cornering motor 431 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 430 via a motor fixing plate 441. The steering wheel bracket 435 rotates with the steering gear 434, thereby driving the steering wheel 435 to turn. The drive gear 432 meshes with the steering gear 434. The rotation of the angle motor 431 drives the drive gear 432 to drive the steering gear 434 to rotate, thereby realizing the steering of the steering wheel 436. The steering wheel 436 is located in the middle of the bottom of the base housing 30 at the end away from the power component 41.

[0055] The speed difference between the two drive motors 4151 is controlled to control the speed difference between the two drive wheels 415. Simultaneously, the rotation of the angle motor 431 is controlled to control the steering angle of the steering wheel 436. The combined effect of the speed difference between the two drive wheels 415 and the steering angle of the steering wheel 436 enables the walking mechanism 4 to drive the base assembly 3 in a straight line. When the speed difference between the two drive wheels 415 is zero and the steering angle of the steering wheel 436 is zero, the walking mechanism 4 drives the base assembly 3 in a straight line.

[0056] The walking mechanism 4 and steering method of the present invention can achieve a smaller turning radius, maximize the use of limited space, and make steering more stable, especially effectively preventing tilting accidents caused by steering at high speed.

[0057] Please see Figure 15-18 The track power supply module 31 is installed at the bottom of the base housing 30 near the power component 41. The track power supply module 31 includes a mounting base plate 310, a telescopic motor 311 mounted on the mounting base plate 310, a rotating plate 312 mounted on the rotating shaft of the telescopic motor 311, two connecting rods 313 with one end connected to the rotating plate 312, two telescopic plates 314 connected to the other end of the connecting rods (313), two sets of sliding plates 315 mounted on one end of the telescopic plates 314, two sliding shafts 316 passing through the sliding plates 315, and two conductive brushes 317 mounted on the outside of the two sets of sliding plates 315. The rotation of the telescopic motor 311 drives the rotating plate 312 to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting rod 313 to swing. The swing of the connecting rod 313 pushes and pulls the telescopic plate 314, thereby causing the sliding plate 315 to move back and forth relative to the sliding shaft 316, which in turn drives the conductive brushes 317 to telescopically move. When the conductive brush 317 needs to enter the power-drawing working state, it extends and enters the working state; conversely, it retracts and enters a protective state to prevent contact with external objects. The mounting base plate 310 and the sliding shaft 316 are respectively mounted on the base housing 30. A bearing 318 is installed between the sliding plate 315 and the sliding shaft 316 to facilitate the sliding of the sliding plate 315 relative to the sliding shaft 316. The conductive brush 317 has a contact brush head 3172, which provides elastic force to the contact brush head 3172 so that when the conductive brush 317 is in the working state, the contact brush head 3172 can be elastically pressed against the power supply rail 10. This elastic force can be provided by existing technology, such as a built-in spring in the conductive brush 317. There are two contact brush heads 3172 to provide a larger contact area and improve working stability and power load capacity.

[0058] Please see Figure 5-6 The base assembly 3 can be further equipped with guide wheels 35 and obstacle avoiders 36 to improve the robot's passability, reduce the failure rate, and extend its service life by preventing accidental collisions. Specifically, guide wheels 35 are respectively provided at the four corners on both sides of the front and rear end faces of the base housing 30, so that the outermost protruding positions of the four surfaces are the guide wheels 35 for better guidance. Two obstacle avoiders 36 are respectively installed on the front and rear end faces to effectively scan the front and rear, detect obstacles in time, and avoid collisions. The contact between the guide wheels 35 and the track 1 helps the track 1 to limit the movement of the robot 2.

[0059] When the robot 2 enters the track 1, the guide wheels 35 on both ends enter the area of ​​the anti-collision plate 103 of the track 1. When it is about to enter the area of ​​the brush guide plate 105, the conductive brushes 317 of the track power-taking modules 31 on both sides of the robot 2 extend out. After continuing to move forward, the conductive brushes 317 enter the connector 106 after passing through the brush guide plate 105, and then enter the sliding contact line 102. The two contact brush heads 3172 of the conductive brushes 317 on each side elastically abut against the two sliding contact lines 102 to achieve power taking.

[0060] In summary, the open-loop warehouse track layout of this invention employs multiple sets of tracks open at both ends, allowing robots with wheeled walking mechanisms to move flexibly between the tracks. This enables the deployment of robots over a larger area, reducing the number of robots required and lowering logistics system costs. Robots can be scheduled according to workload needs, optimizing the number of robots deployed to ensure work efficiency while conserving energy. In case of robot maintenance or malfunction, other robots can be readily substituted, eliminating the need for backup robots or downtime. The robots draw power from the corresponding power rails on each track and can simultaneously charge their energy storage modules, enabling simultaneous operation and charging. When power is unavailable from the power rails, the energy storage modules supply power to the UPS module, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the robots. This allows the robots to move independently of the power rails, facilitating scheduling between different work areas. Power from the power rails also ensures continuous, long-term operation. The robot's walking mechanism has a small turning radius, reducing the open space at both ends of the tracks, maximizing space utilization, and effectively preventing lateral tilting during turns. This results in fast, stable movement and high work efficiency. It can limit the movement of robots within the track, improving the robot's walking stability, facilitating faster movement, and increasing work efficiency. Walking limitation is achieved through the contact between the guide wheels and the track, which helps reduce collisions and friction between the robot and the track, extending the track's lifespan.

[0061] As described above, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications based on the technical solutions and concepts of this invention, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this invention.

Claims

1. An open warehouse rail layout characterized by, The system includes an array of open tracks for robots to enter different tracks as needed for corresponding operations. Each track group forms a flared opening at both ends to facilitate robot entry. Each track group includes two opposing power supply rails. Each power supply rail includes a rail body, a sliding contact line installed on the inner side of the rail body, and two anti-collision plates installed at both ends of the inner side of the rail body. The rail body includes a straight rail body and rail guide portions located at both ends of the rail body and extending obliquely outward. The anti-collision plates are installed on the rail guide portions, and the sliding contact line is installed on the rail body. The power supply guide rail also includes two brush guide plates mounted on the guide rail body and located between the sliding contact line and the two anti-collision plates, two connectors mounted on the guide rail body and located between the sliding contact line and the two brush guide plates, a power supply clamp mounted on the guide rail body and contacting and holding the sliding contact line, several assembly plates mounted on the inner side of the guide rail body and located between the guide rail body and the sliding contact line, and several fixing seats mounted on the outer side of the guide rail body for fixing the guide rail body to the site. The brush guide plates are respectively mounted at both ends of the guide rail body. The open warehouse track layout also includes several robots, each robot comprising a base assembly and a walking mechanism mounted on the bottom of the base assembly; The base assembly includes a base housing, a rail power supply module installed in the base housing, a UPS module and an energy storage module installed in the base housing. The rail power supply module is used to supply power to the UPS module when it is in electrical contact with the power supply rail. The UPS module uses the power supplied by the rail power supply module as its working power and simultaneously supplies power to the energy storage module for charging. When the rail power supply module fails to supply power to the UPS module, the UPS module immediately draws power from the energy storage module and outputs it as its working power. The walking mechanism includes a power component and a cornering component. The power component is installed at the bottom of one end of the base housing, and the cornering component is installed at the bottom of the other end of the base housing, opposite to the power component. The track power supply module is installed at the bottom of the base housing near the power component. The track power supply module includes a mounting base plate, a telescopic motor mounted on the mounting base plate, a rotating plate mounted on the rotating shaft of the telescopic motor, two connecting rods with one end connected to the rotating plate, two telescopic plates connected to the other end of the connecting rods, two sets of sliding plates mounted on one end of the telescopic plates, two sliding shafts passing through the sliding plates, and two conductive brushes mounted on the outside of the two sets of sliding plates. The rotation of the telescopic motor drives the rotating plate to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting rods to swing. The swing of the connecting rods pushes and pulls the telescopic plates, thereby causing the sliding plates to move back and forth relative to the sliding shafts, which in turn drives the conductive brushes to telescopically move. The mounting base plate and the sliding shafts are respectively mounted on the base housing.

2. The open warehouse rail layout of claim 1, wherein, There are two sliding contact lines and two pairs of power supply clamps, which are respectively clamped at both ends of the sliding contact lines.

3. The open storage rail layout of claim 1, wherein, The inner side of the guide rail body forms a semi-enclosed receiving space with openings at both ends and one side. The sliding contact line, anti-collision plate, brush guide plate, connector, power supply clamp, and assembly plate are all installed in the receiving space.

4. The open warehouse rail layout of claim 1, wherein, The cross-section of the sliding contact line is C-shaped, and correspondingly it has a C-shaped brush sliding groove. The brush guide plate is provided with a brush guide groove, and the brush guide groove is tapered at the end near the connector. The connector is provided with a brush buffer groove, and the brush buffer groove is flared at the end near the brush guide plate to mitigate the impact of the conductive brush entering the sliding contact line from the brush guide plate. The anti-collision plate is provided with a brush guide groove. The conductive brush passes through the brush guide groove, the brush guide groove, and the brush buffer groove in sequence to enter the brush sliding groove and maintain contact with the sliding contact line, thereby realizing the extraction of power from the sliding contact line.

5. The open storage rail layout of claim 1, wherein, The power assembly includes two opposing power wheels, located on the bottom sides of one end of the base housing. The cornering assembly includes a steering wheel, located at the bottom center of the other end of the base housing. By controlling the speed difference between the two power wheels and simultaneously controlling the steering angle of the steering wheel, the walking mechanism drives the base assembly to turn during movement. When the speed difference between the two power wheels is 0 and the steering angle of the steering wheel is 0, the walking mechanism drives the base assembly to move in a straight line.

6. The open warehouse rail layout of claim 1, wherein, The robot also includes an electrical box assembly mounted on a base assembly, a column assembly mounted on the base assembly through the electrical box assembly, a rocker arm assembly mounted on the column assembly, and a gripping mechanism mounted on the lower side of the rocker arm assembly. The column assembly can drive the rocker arm assembly to rotate around the column assembly, thereby driving the gripping mechanism to rotate around the column assembly. The rocker arm assembly can also drive the gripping mechanism to translate and lift.

7. The open storage rail layout of claim 1, wherein, The base assembly also includes guide wheels and obstacle avoiders respectively located on both ends of the base box. The contact between the guide wheels and the track facilitates the track to limit the robot's movement.

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