A car loader and a car loading system

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of logistics equipment, and more particularly to a car loader and a car loading system. The car loader comprises a moving platform, a conveying module and a stacking module. The moving platform is capable of moving in the carriage of a truck. The conveying module comprises a posture adjusting conveying mechanism, a first posture conveying mechanism and a second posture conveying mechanism. The posture adjusting conveying mechanism is capable of receiving goods at a warehouse end and adjusting the posture of the goods, so as to convey the goods in a first posture to the first posture conveying mechanism and convey the goods in a second posture to the second posture conveying mechanism. The stacking module is capable of taking the goods on the first posture conveying mechanism and the second posture conveying mechanism and stacking the goods in the carriage, so as to meet different forms of loading requirements, improve the stability of the goods stacking, fully utilize the space of the carriage and improve the transportation loading capacity. The car loading system is capable of meeting different forms of loading, fully utilizing the space of the carriage and improving the transportation loading capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics equipment technology, and in particular to a loading machine and loading system. Background Technology

[0002] In the logistics industry, during the loading process, goods are typically transferred from the warehouse to the transportation terminal using handling vehicles, and then manually palletized. However, manual palletizing has the following problems: 1) Manual labor is labor-intensive and the working environment is poor, making workers easily fatigued and resulting in short effective working hours; 2) Manual labor has a low degree of automation and low efficiency; 3) With changes in the social human resource structure, labor resources are scarce and labor costs are increasing.

[0003] Currently, to address the aforementioned issues, most truck loading machines are used for handling and palletizing goods. These machines consist of a moving platform and a gripping mechanism mounted on it. The gripping mechanism grabs one or more goods at a time and stacks them inside the transport vehicle. However, existing truck loading machines can only transport and grip goods in a single orientation and cannot adjust the orientation of the goods. During palletizing, if goods are repeatedly stacked in the same orientation, instability can easily occur when the stacking height is high.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a loading machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The first objective of this invention is to provide a loading machine that can adjust the stacking posture of goods, improve the stability of goods stacking, adapt to more loading methods, maximize the use of the space in the transport vehicle, and improve transport loading capacity.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is to provide a loading system that, by applying the aforementioned loading machine, can adjust the stacking posture of goods, improve the stability of goods stacking, adapt to more loading methods, make full use of the carriage space, and improve transportation loading capacity.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is provided:

[0008] On the one hand, a loading machine is provided for loading or unloading trucks, the loading machine comprising:

[0009] The mobile platform is capable of moving within the cargo compartment of the truck.

[0010] A conveying module is installed on the mobile platform. The conveying module includes a posture adjustment conveying mechanism, a first posture conveying mechanism, and a second posture conveying mechanism arranged in sequence. The posture adjustment conveying mechanism can receive goods from the storage end and adjust the posture of the goods so as to convey the goods in the first posture to the first posture conveying mechanism and the goods in the second posture to the second posture conveying mechanism.

[0011] A palletizing module is installed on the mobile platform. The palletizing module is capable of picking up goods from the first posture conveying mechanism and the second posture conveying mechanism and palletizing the goods in the carriage.

[0012] As an optional feature of the loading machine, the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism includes:

[0013] An attitude adjustment drive component is installed on the mobile platform;

[0014] The adjustment frame includes a rotating component and a mounting component that are fixedly connected, the rotating component being connected to the output end of the attitude adjustment drive assembly;

[0015] A conveyor is mounted on the mounting component; the attitude adjustment drive assembly can drive the rotating component to rotate so that the conveyor on the mounting component docks with the first attitude conveying mechanism or the second attitude conveying mechanism.

[0016] As an optional embodiment of the loading machine, the mounting component includes a receiving portion and an L-shaped limiting portion. The receiving portion is used to accommodate and install the conveyor. The first arm of the L-shaped limiting portion is connected to the receiving portion, and the surface of the first arm is lower than or flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor. The goods on the conveyor can abut against the second arm of the L-shaped limiting portion.

[0017] As an optional solution for the loading machine, there are two mounting components, which are arranged vertically and symmetrically on the rotating component, and each mounting component is equipped with a conveyor.

[0018] As an alternative to the loading machine, at least a portion of the second posture conveying mechanism is a roller conveyor, and the second arm of the L-shaped limiting part is rake-shaped.

[0019] As an optional embodiment of the loading machine, two second posture conveying mechanisms are respectively located on both sides of the first posture conveying mechanism in its conveying direction, and the second posture conveying mechanisms are located below the first posture conveying mechanism.

[0020] As an optional solution for the loading machine, the two palletizing modules are respectively located on the outside of the two second posture conveying mechanisms in their conveying direction.

[0021] As an optional embodiment of the loading machine, the loading machine further includes a first posture positioning mechanism, which includes a first posture left positioning plate, a first posture right positioning plate, and a first posture positioning driver. The first posture left positioning plate and the first posture right positioning plate are respectively located on both sides of the first posture conveying mechanism in its conveying direction. The first posture positioning driver can drive the first posture left positioning plate and the first posture right positioning plate to move towards each other to position the goods.

[0022] As an optional embodiment of the loading machine, the loading machine further includes a second posture positioning mechanism, which includes a second posture positioning plate, a limiting plate, and a second posture positioning driver. The second posture positioning plate is located on one side of the second posture conveying mechanism in its conveying direction, and the limiting plate is located on the other side of the second posture conveying mechanism in its conveying direction. The second posture positioning driver can drive the second posture positioning plate to move and cooperate with the limiting plate to position the goods.

[0023] As an optional feature of the loading machine, the loading machine also includes a blocking mechanism for blocking the transport of goods.

[0024] As an optional solution for the loading machine, the blocking mechanism is provided between the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism and the first attitude conveying mechanism.

[0025] As an optional solution for the loading machine, the output end of the first posture conveying mechanism is provided with the blocking mechanism.

[0026] As an optional solution for the loading machine, the output end of the second posture conveying mechanism is provided with the blocking mechanism.

[0027] On the other hand, a loading system is provided, including a conveying device and a loading machine as described in any of the preceding claims, wherein one end of the conveying device is located at a storage end and the other end is located at a transport end and is capable of docking with the loading machine.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0029] The loading machine provided by this invention includes a mobile platform, a conveying module, and a palletizing module. The mobile platform can move within the cargo compartment of a truck. The conveying module includes an attitude adjustment conveying mechanism, a first attitude conveying mechanism, and a second attitude conveying mechanism. The attitude adjustment conveying mechanism can receive goods from the storage end and adjust the attitude of the goods to convey goods in the first attitude to the first attitude conveying mechanism and goods in the second attitude to the second attitude conveying mechanism. The palletizing module can pick up goods from the first attitude conveying mechanism and the second attitude conveying mechanism and stack the goods in the cargo compartment to adapt to different loading and palletizing requirements, ensure the stability of the goods palletizing, and improve the space utilization of the cargo compartment and increase the transportation loading capacity.

[0030] The loading system provided by this invention, by applying the above-mentioned loading machine, can adjust the posture of goods, improve the stability of goods stacking, adapt to more loading methods, make full use of the carriage space, and improve transportation loading capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of a vehicle loading machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention, excluding the conveyor.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention with one side of the palletizing module removed;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a loading machine conveying goods in a first posture, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which adjusts the goods in the first position to the second position and transports them.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 1. Mobile platform;

[0040] 2. Conveying module; 21. Receiving conveying mechanism; 22. Buffer conveying mechanism; 23. Attitude adjustment conveying mechanism; 231. Attitude adjustment drive assembly; 232. Adjusting frame; 2321. Rotating component; 2322. Mounting component; 23221. Receiving part; 23222. Limiting part; 233. Conveyor; 24. First attitude conveying mechanism; 25. Second attitude conveying mechanism;

[0041] 3. Palletizing module; 31. Lifting mechanism; 32. Robotic arm; 33. Material handling mechanism;

[0042] 41. First blocking mechanism; 42. Second blocking mechanism; 43. Third blocking mechanism; 44. Fourth blocking mechanism; 45. Fifth blocking mechanism;

[0043] 51. Left positioning plate in first posture; 52. Right positioning plate in first posture;

[0044] 61. Second posture positioning plate; 62. Limiting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0046] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In the description of this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0049] In the logistics industry, goods are typically transferred from the warehousing end to the transportation end using pallet trucks, and then manually loaded and stacked. However, existing pallet trucks need to repeatedly travel back and forth between the warehousing and transportation ends when moving goods, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also causes significant wear and tear on the trucks, resulting in a short service life and high equipment costs.

[0050] This embodiment provides a loading system, including a conveying device and a loading machine. One end of the conveying device is located at the storage end, and the other end is located at the transportation end and can dock with the loading machine. The loading machine can enter the cargo compartment of a truck and perform loading operations. For example, the transportation end can be a truck, and the storage end can be a warehouse. During loading, the conveying device transports goods from the warehouse to the loading machine, which then transfers and stacks the goods into the cargo compartment of the truck. This eliminates the need for the loading machine to repeatedly travel between the warehouse and the truck, achieving efficient loading and stacking of goods, saving time and labor, and reducing equipment costs.

[0051] It is worth noting that the loading and unloading system can be applied to different industries, including but not limited to tobacco, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, cold chain, and fertilizer and pesticide bag packaging.

[0052] The conveying device can be other types of long-distance conveyors such as belt conveyors or chain conveyors. Belt conveyors and chain conveyors are relatively mature long-distance conveyors in existing technology, and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] Figure 1 A top view of the loading machine provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 1As shown, the loading machine includes a mobile platform 1, a conveying module 2, and a palletizing module 3. Both the conveying module 2 and the palletizing module 3 are mounted on the mobile platform 1, with the palletizing module 3 mounted on the side of the mobile platform 1 closest to the output end of the conveying module 2. The mobile platform 1 can enter the cargo compartment of a truck. The input end of the conveying module 2 receives goods transported from the warehouse by the conveying device and transports the goods to the output end of the conveying module 2. The palletizing module 3 can retrieve goods from the output end of the conveying module 2 and stack them into the cargo compartment of the truck. During the loading process, the loading machine is located inside the cargo compartment of the truck and receives goods through the conveying module 2. This eliminates the need for repeated trips between the truck and the warehouse, saving time and labor, reducing wear and tear on the loading machine, and lowering equipment costs.

[0054] It should be noted that the palletizing module 3 can pick up goods. "Pick up" can be achieved by using a gripper mechanism to grab the goods or by using a suction cup mechanism to pick up the goods. Designers can design it according to specific needs, and there are no restrictions here.

[0055] In this embodiment, the mobile platform 1 can be a tracked mobile platform, with the left and right tracks moving independently driven by a hydraulic pump and hydraulic valves. Because the quality of existing car body floors varies greatly, with some car body floors having uneven surfaces, the tracked mobile platform, compared to ordinary wheeled mobile platforms, is better able to adapt to different car body floor types and qualities, ensuring the stability of the loading machine.

[0056] To enable automatic control of the mobile platform 1, a positioning element is provided at the front end of the mobile platform 1. The positioning element can scan data inside the vehicle compartment to accurately control the position of the mobile platform 1 and achieve closed-loop control. For example, a lidar sensor can be used as the positioning element. Of course, in other embodiments, other positioning or position measurement sensors can also be used as the positioning element, and this is not limited thereto.

[0057] During palletizing, if goods are repeatedly stacked in the same posture, instability can easily occur when the stacking height is high. Therefore, the posture of the goods needs to be adjusted during palletizing to allow for the stacking of goods in different postures according to palletizing requirements, ensuring palletizing stability. There are two methods to achieve the adjustment of the goods' posture. The first method requires the picking end of the palletizing module 3 to have three-dimensional movement and rotation in the xyz directions, and the picking end of the palletizing module 3 should be able to adjust the posture of the goods and pick up goods in different postures. The second method involves adjusting the posture of the goods through the conveying module 2, where the palletizing module 3 can meet the requirements with only a few movement patterns. Compared to the palletizing module 3 in the first method, the palletizing module 3 in the second method only needs to achieve fewer movement patterns to meet the requirements, thus placing lower demands on the palletizing module 3.

[0058] In this embodiment, see Figure 1The conveying module 2 includes a receiving conveying mechanism 21, a feeding buffer conveying mechanism 22, an attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23, a first attitude conveying mechanism 24, and a second attitude conveying mechanism 25. The receiving conveying mechanism 21 receives goods from the warehouse and conveys them to the feeding buffer conveying mechanism 22. The feeding buffer conveying mechanism 22 buffers the goods and conveys them to the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23. The attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 adjusts the attitude of the goods and conveys the goods in the first attitude to the first attitude conveying mechanism 24, and adjusts the goods in the first attitude to the second attitude before conveying them to the second attitude conveying mechanism 25. Finally, the palletizing module 3 can directly pick up the goods on the first attitude conveying mechanism 24 and the second attitude conveying mechanism 25. The posture adjustment conveying mechanism 23 used in this embodiment can adjust the posture of the goods, eliminating the need for the palletizing module 3 to adjust the posture. The palletizing module 3 can directly pick up the goods from the first posture conveying mechanism 24 and the second posture conveying mechanism 25 for transfer and palletizing, thus meeting different loading requirements, improving the stability of goods palletizing, and making full use of the truck space to increase the truck's transport and loading capacity. Of course, in other embodiments, the conveying module 2 may not include the receiving conveying mechanism 21 and / or the feeding buffer conveyor 233. The posture adjustment conveying mechanism 23 directly receives the goods conveyed by the conveying device, adjusts the posture of the goods, and then conveys the goods in the first posture to the first posture conveying mechanism 24 and the goods in the second posture to the second posture conveying mechanism 25. Finally, the palletizing module 3 picks up the goods for transfer and palletizing. For example, when the goods are boxes, the goods in the first posture can refer to horizontally placed boxes. The goods in the second posture can refer to vertically placed boxes.

[0059] See also Figure 1 Two palletizing modules 3 are respectively located on the outside of the two second-position conveying mechanisms 25 in their conveying direction to improve the operating efficiency of the loading machine. The two palletizing modules 3 work synchronously, which is more efficient than the single palletizing module 3 and can increase the palletizing range of goods without repeatedly adjusting the position of the moving platform 1.

[0060] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 2As shown, the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 includes an attitude adjustment drive assembly 231, an adjustment frame 232, and a conveyor 233. The adjustment frame 232 includes a rotating member 2321 and a mounting member 2322 fixedly connected. The rotating member 2321 is connected to the output end of the attitude adjustment drive assembly 231, and the mounting member 2322 is used to mount the conveyor 233. The attitude adjustment drive assembly 231 can drive the rotating member 2321 to rotate, so that the conveyor 233 on the mounting member 2322 docks with the first attitude conveying mechanism 24 or the second attitude conveying mechanism 25. For example, during loading, the conveyor transports goods in the first attitude to the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23. When the goods in the first attitude need to be stacked, the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 can transport the goods in the first attitude to the first attitude conveying mechanism 24. When the goods in the second attitude need to be stacked, the attitude adjustment drive assembly 231 in the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 drives the adjustment frame 232 to rotate, so as to adjust the goods in the first attitude to the second attitude, and then transfer them to the second attitude conveying mechanism 25.

[0061] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 provided in this embodiment, excluding the conveyor 233, is shown. Figure 3 As shown, the mounting component 2322 includes a receiving portion 23221 and an L-shaped limiting portion 23222. The receiving portion 23221 is used to accommodate the mounting conveyor 233. The first arm of the L-shaped limiting portion 23222 is connected to the receiving portion 23221, and the surface of the first arm is lower than or flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor 233. The second arm of the L-shaped limiting portion 23222 can abut against the side of the goods on the conveyor 233. When the adjusting frame 232 is in the initial state, the conveyor 233 on the mounting component 2322 is parallel to the horizontal plane, and the bottom surface of the goods is located above the first arm of the mounting component 2322. When the adjusting frame 232 rotates, the goods on the conveyor 233 can rotate with the adjusting frame 232, and the side of the goods can abut against the second arm of the mounting component 2322, so that the goods rotate from the horizontal state to the vertical state, and then the second posture conveying mechanism 25 conveys the goods in the vertical state.

[0062] For example, two mounting members 2322 are vertically and symmetrically arranged on the rotating member 2321, and each mounting member 2322 is equipped with a conveyor 233. By setting up the two mounting members 2322, it can be ensured that the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism 23 can continue to receive the goods conveyed by the buffer conveying mechanism 22 without resetting after rotation, thereby improving the conveying efficiency.

[0063] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 Combination Figure 2As shown, at least a portion of the second posture conveying mechanism 25 is a roller conveyor, and the second arm of the L-shaped limiting part 23222 is rake-shaped, so that when the adjusting frame 232 rotates, the vertical goods located on the L-shaped limiting part 23222 can contact the conveying roller of the second posture conveying mechanism 25, which facilitates the second posture conveying mechanism 25 to convey the goods.

[0064] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 To improve operational efficiency, two second-position conveying mechanisms 25 are located on either side of the first-position conveying mechanism 24 in its conveying direction, with the second-position conveying mechanisms 25 positioned below the first-position conveying mechanism 24. When there are two second-position conveying mechanisms 25, the posture adjustment conveying mechanism 23 does not need to be reset during cargo transport, ensuring that cargo in the first and second positions is transported simultaneously, thus improving conveying efficiency. During cargo posture adjustment, the adjustment frame 232 rotates to the left, flipping and adjusting the cargo in the first position to the second position, and transferring the cargo in the second position to the left-side second-position conveying mechanism 25; the adjustment frame 232 rotates to the right, flipping and adjusting the cargo in the first position to the second position, and transferring the cargo in the second position to the right-side second-position conveying mechanism 25.

[0065] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the structure of the loading machine provided in this embodiment with one side of the palletizing module 3 removed. Figure 4 As shown, the second posture conveying mechanism 25 includes a second posture buffer conveyor and a second posture discharge conveyor. The second posture buffer conveyor is used to buffer goods in the second posture, and the palletizing module 3 directly picks up the goods in the second posture from the second posture discharge conveyor.

[0066] Continue as Figure 4 As shown, the loading machine also includes a blocking mechanism to block the transport of goods. To prevent the accumulation of goods on the conveying module 2, a blocking mechanism is provided between two adjacent conveying mechanisms, as well as at the output ends of the first posture conveying mechanism 24 and the second posture conveying mechanism 25. For ease of description, the blocking mechanism between the receiving conveying mechanism 21 and the buffer conveying mechanism 22 is referred to as the first blocking mechanism 41; the blocking mechanism between the buffer conveying mechanism 22 and the posture adjustment conveying mechanism 23 is referred to as the second blocking mechanism 42; the blocking mechanism between the posture adjustment conveying mechanism 23 and the first posture conveying mechanism 24 is referred to as the third blocking mechanism 43; the blocking mechanism at the output end of the first posture conveying mechanism 24 is referred to as the fourth blocking mechanism 44; and the blocking mechanism at the output end of the second posture conveying mechanism 25 is referred to as the fifth blocking mechanism 45.

[0067] In this embodiment, the first blocking mechanism 41, the second blocking mechanism 42, and the third blocking mechanism 43 each include a blocking member and a blocking actuator. The blocking actuator can drive the blocking member to move vertically, so that the blocking member has a blocking position for blocking the transport of goods and a yielding position for avoiding the transport of goods. The fourth blocking mechanism 44 and the fifth blocking mechanism 45 each include only a blocking member, which is always in the blocking position to prevent goods from falling from the output end of the first posture conveying mechanism 24 and the output end of the second posture conveying mechanism 25. Of course, in other embodiments, the fourth blocking mechanism 44 and the fifth blocking mechanism 45 may also include a blocking member and a actuator, as long as the blocking member is always in the blocking position during operation, which is not limited here.

[0068] See also Figure 4 The loading machine also includes a first posture positioning mechanism, which comprises a first posture left positioning plate 51, a first posture right positioning plate 52, and a first posture positioning driver. The first posture left positioning plate 51 and the first posture right positioning plate 52 are located on opposite sides of the first posture conveying mechanism 24 in its conveying direction. The first posture positioning driver can drive the first posture left positioning plate 51 and the first posture right positioning plate 52 to move towards each other to position the goods. The first posture positioning mechanism positions the goods on the first posture conveying mechanism 24, which facilitates the palletizing module 3 to quickly and accurately pick up the goods and improves operating efficiency.

[0069] See also Figure 4 The loading machine also includes a second posture positioning mechanism, which comprises a second posture positioning plate 61, a limiting plate 62, and a second posture positioning driver. The second posture positioning plate 61 is located on one side of the second posture conveying mechanism 25 in its conveying direction, and the limiting plate 62 is located on the other side of the second posture conveying mechanism 25 in its conveying direction. The second posture positioning driver can drive the second posture positioning plate 61 to move in coordination with the limiting plate 62 to position the goods. The second posture positioning mechanism positions the goods on the second posture conveying mechanism 25, which facilitates the palletizing module 3 to quickly and accurately pick up the goods, improving operational efficiency.

[0070] See also Figure 4 The palletizing module 3 includes a lifting mechanism 31, a robotic arm 32, and a picking mechanism 33. The robotic arm 32 is installed at the output end of the lifting mechanism 31, and the picking mechanism 33 is installed at the output end of the robotic arm 32 and is used to pick up goods. The robotic arm 32 can drive the picking mechanism 33 to move in the horizontal plane to increase the picking range of the picking mechanism 33; the lifting mechanism 31 can drive the robotic arm 32 to move up and down in the vertical direction so that the picking mechanism 33 can lift and lower the goods, facilitating the palletizing of goods.

[0071] The lifting mechanism 31 includes a column, a lifting drive assembly, and a lifting mounting plate. The column is mounted on the mobile platform 1. The lifting drive assembly drives the lifting mounting plate to move vertically, and the lifting mounting plate is used to mount the robotic arm 32. Optionally, the lifting drive assembly has a two-stage lifting function to increase the vertical movement space of the material handling mechanism 33, facilitating the stacking of goods in the height direction. The lifting drive assembly can be a linear actuator such as a two-stage linear motor, a two-stage pneumatic cylinder, or a two-stage hydraulic cylinder; no limitation is made here.

[0072] The robotic arm 32 includes a first arm and a second arm. The first end of the first arm is rotatably mounted on a lifting mounting plate, and the first end of the second arm is rotatably connected to the second end of the first arm. The second end of the second arm is used to connect to the material handling mechanism 33. This configuration, with the first and second arms, increases the horizontal movement space of the material handling mechanism 33, facilitating the horizontal stacking of goods. The robotic arm 32 can be a four-axis translational robotic arm 32, a mature technology in the field of automation equipment, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0073] The material handling mechanism 33 can be a suction cup mechanism, which can pick up the goods by suction cup, thereby reducing scratches on the appearance of the goods and ensuring the appearance quality of the goods.

[0074] To facilitate understanding, the working process of the loading machine provided in this embodiment will be explained as follows:

[0075] Figure 5 This embodiment shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading machine conveying goods in a first posture. (See diagram below.) Figure 5 As shown, the goods in the first posture are sequentially transported to the posture adjustment conveyor 23 via the receiving conveyor 21 and the buffer conveyor 22. When the goods in the first posture are needed, the posture adjustment conveyor 23 does not need to adjust the posture of the goods and directly transports the goods in the first posture to the first posture conveyor 24. Then, the palletizing module 3 takes the goods in the first posture from the first posture conveyor 24 for loading and palletizing.

[0076] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the structure of the loading machine provided in this embodiment, which adjusts goods from a first position to a second position and then transports them. Figure 6 As shown, the goods in the first posture are sequentially conveyed to the posture adjustment conveyor 23 via the receiving conveyor 21 and the buffer conveyor 22. When the goods in the second posture are needed, the posture adjustment conveyor 23 rotates 90° to flip the goods in the first posture to the second posture, and then the goods in the second posture are conveyed to the second posture conveyor 25. Then the palletizing module 3 takes the goods in the second posture from the second posture conveyor 25 for loading and palletizing.

[0077] The loading machine provided in this embodiment adjusts the posture of the goods by flipping the conveyor mechanism 23. In conjunction with the palletizing module 3, it can adapt to more loading methods, maximize space utilization, and thus improve the transportation and loading capacity of trucks. In addition, the dual palletizing modules 3 work synchronously, resulting in high palletizing efficiency, shortening loading time, and improving the loading experience.

[0078] Note that in the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "in other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A loading machine for loading or unloading goods, characterized in that, The loading machine includes: The mobile platform (1) is capable of moving within the cargo compartment of a truck; The conveying module (2) is installed on the mobile platform (1). The conveying module (2) includes a posture adjustment conveying mechanism (23), a first posture conveying mechanism (24), and a second posture conveying mechanism (25). The posture adjustment conveying mechanism (23) can receive goods from the storage end and adjust the posture of the goods so as to convey the goods in the first posture to the first posture conveying mechanism (24) and the goods in the second posture to the second posture conveying mechanism (25). A palletizing module (3) is installed on the mobile platform (1). The palletizing module (3) includes a robotic arm (32), which is capable of picking up goods from the first posture conveying mechanism (24) and the second posture conveying mechanism (25) and palletizing the goods in the carriage. The attitude adjustment conveying mechanism (23) includes: An attitude adjustment drive component (231) is installed on the mobile platform (1); The adjustment frame (232) includes a rotating component (2321) and a mounting component (2322) that are fixedly connected. The rotating component (2321) is connected to the output end of the attitude adjustment drive assembly (231). A conveyor (233) is mounted on the mounting component (2322); the attitude adjustment drive assembly (231) can drive the rotating component (2321) to rotate so that the conveyor (233) on the mounting component (2322) docks with the first attitude conveying mechanism (24) or the second attitude conveying mechanism (25); The mounting component (2322) includes a receiving portion (23221) and an L-shaped limiting portion (23222). The receiving portion (23221) is used to accommodate and mount the conveyor (233). The first arm of the L-shaped limiting portion (23222) is connected to the receiving portion (23221), and the surface of the first arm is lower than or flush with the conveying surface of the conveyor (233). The goods on the conveyor (233) can abut against the second arm of the L-shaped limiting portion (23222).

2. The loading machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two mounting components (2322), which are arranged vertically and symmetrically on the rotating component (2321), and each mounting component (2322) is provided with the conveyor (233).

3. The loading machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second posture conveying mechanism (25) is at least partially a roller conveyor, and the second arm of the L-shaped limiting part (23222) is rake-shaped.

4. The loading machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Two second attitude conveying mechanisms (25) are located on both sides of the first attitude conveying mechanism (24) in its conveying direction, and the second attitude conveying mechanism (25) is located below the first attitude conveying mechanism (24).

5. The loading machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The two palletizing modules (3) are respectively located on the outside of the two second posture conveying mechanisms (25) in their conveying direction.

6. The loading machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The loading machine further includes a first attitude positioning mechanism, which includes a first attitude left positioning plate (51), a first attitude right positioning plate (52), and a first attitude positioning driver. The first attitude left positioning plate (51) and the first attitude right positioning plate (52) are respectively located on both sides of the first attitude conveying mechanism (24) in its conveying direction. The first attitude positioning driver can drive the first attitude left positioning plate (51) and the first attitude right positioning plate (52) to move towards each other to position the goods; and / or The loading machine also includes a second posture positioning mechanism, which includes a second posture positioning plate (61), a limiting plate (62), and a second posture positioning driver. The second posture positioning plate (61) is located on one side of the second posture conveying mechanism (25) in its conveying direction, and the limiting plate (62) is located on the other side of the second posture conveying mechanism (25) in its conveying direction. The second posture positioning driver can drive the second posture positioning plate (61) to move and cooperate with the limiting plate (62) to position the goods.

7. The loading machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The loading machine also includes a blocking mechanism for blocking the transport of goods; the blocking mechanism is provided between the attitude adjustment conveying mechanism (23) and the first attitude conveying mechanism (24); and / or the blocking mechanism is provided at the output end of the first attitude conveying mechanism (24); and / or The output end of the second attitude conveying mechanism (25) is provided with the blocking mechanism.

8. A loading system, characterized in that, It includes a conveying device and a loading machine as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein one end of the conveying device is located at the storage end and the other end is located at the transportation end and is capable of docking with the loading machine.

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