Intelligent compact cabinet for automatic delivery

Abstract

The present application belongs to the field of intelligent compact cabinets, and particularly relates to an automatic delivery intelligent compact cabinet, which comprises a cabinet outer track arranged on the ground and a group of cabinet bodies arranged on the cabinet outer track. A storage site is arranged in the cabinet body. A receiving conveying belt along the length direction of the cabinet body is arranged below the cabinet body. An inner track is additionally arranged in the cabinet body. The cabinet bodies are moved on the cabinet outer track and are combined with each other, so that the inner tracks arranged in each cabinet body are combined to form a whole. The inner track is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the receiving conveying belt. A trolley is arranged on the inner track and is connected to the output end of the receiving conveying belt. The storage site is automatically discharged to the receiving conveying belt. The trolley on the inner track receives the materials from the receiving conveying belt. The materials are sent out through the trolley, so that the materials in the compact cabinet are taken out without opening the cabinet, the taking efficiency of the materials is improved, a special personnel passage is not needed, and the storage cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of intelligent mobile shelving, specifically relating to an intelligent mobile shelving with automatic dispensing. Background Technology

[0002] In applications such as hospital pharmacies and factory warehouses, there are smart cabinets that automatically dispense goods. These smart cabinets are usually placed in a single row, with each storage compartment of the smart cabinet storing the same type of material. The compartment is equipped with a pushing mechanism that pushes the material out one by one as needed. Since the types of materials to be stored in these storage compartments are pre-set manually, when material needs to be output, the controller pushes the material in the required storage compartment, causing the set amount of material to fall from that storage compartment to the bottom material outlet.

[0003] However, the storage capacity of single-row smart cabinets is limited. When the types of materials increase, if this type of smart cabinet is still used, the only way to meet the needs is to increase the number of cabinets. Since these cabinets need to reserve space for people to pick up and put down materials, the utilization rate of storage space is reduced and the storage cost is increased. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides an intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic delivery, which can improve the utilization rate of storage space and reduce the storage cost of materials.

[0005] The specific technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0006] An automated intelligent mobile shelving unit includes an external track on the ground and a set of cabinets mounted on the external track. Each cabinet has storage compartments. A receiving conveyor belt running along the length of each cabinet is located below it. An internal track is added to each cabinet, and the internal track is segmented within each cabinet. The set of cabinets moves and merges with each other on the external track, so that the segmented internal tracks within each cabinet are combined to form a whole. The internal track is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the receiving conveyor belt. A trolley is mounted on the internal track to connect with the output end of the receiving conveyor belt.

[0007] Guide plates are provided on both sides of the receiving conveyor belt. The guide plates are funnel-shaped and set on the material dropping side of the storage compartment to receive the material falling from the storage compartment and slide it onto the receiving conveyor belt.

[0008] A material retrieval window is provided on the cabinet at the end, and the internal track of the cabinet extends to the material retrieval window. The trolley is connected to the material retrieval window by means of the internal track of the cabinet.

[0009] The cabinet is also equipped with a track limiting mechanism, which is located at both ends of the track inside the cabinet. The track limiting mechanism includes a pull link, a flip link, and a flip plate. The flip link is hinged to the cabinet and has an L-shaped structure. One end of the pull link is hinged to the flip link, and the flip plate is fixedly located at the other end of the flip link. The hinge point between the cabinet and the flip link is located on one side of the flip plate. The deflection of the flip plate allows the internal tracks of adjacent cabinets to be connected as a whole.

[0010] The two flipping links inside the adjacent cabinets are connected by the same pulling link. When the adjacent cabinets are moved and opened, the pulling link pulls the flipping link of the adjacent cabinet to flip at the same time. The flipping link drives the flipping plate to stand upright, forming a blocking and limiting effect on the trolley on the track inside the cabinet.

[0011] The hinge point of the flipping link is set as an elongated hole, and the hinge shaft passes through the elongated hole on the flipping link to form a fixed connection with the cabinet.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0013] This invention integrates intelligent shelves into mobile shelving units, forming a high-density material storage device. The storage compartments are automatically unloaded onto the receiving conveyor belt, and the materials from the receiving conveyor belt are received by trolleys on the internal tracks of the cabinet. The materials are then sent out by the trolleys, thus realizing the retrieval of materials from the mobile shelving unit without opening the cabinet. This improves the efficiency of material retrieval, eliminates the need for a dedicated personnel passage, and reduces storage costs. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the adjacent cabinets of the mobile shelving unit when they are opened to their first state.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the adjacent cabinets when opened to the second state.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the adjacent cabinets when fully opened.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the interaction between the receiving conveyor belt, the cabinet track, and the trolley in a top-down view of the cabinet.

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0020] In the attached diagram: 1. External track of the cabinet; 2. Cabinet body; 3. Storage compartment; 4. Receiving conveyor belt; 5. Internal track of the cabinet; 6. Trolley; 7. Guide plate; 8. Pulling linkage; 9. Flipping linkage; 10. Flipping plate; 11. Oblong hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0022] Specific implementation examples Figure 1 As shown, the present invention is an intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic delivery, comprising an external track 1 set on the ground and a set of cabinets 2 set on the external track 1. The cabinets 2 are provided with storage compartments 3. A receiving conveyor belt 4 is set below the cabinets 2 along the length of the cabinets 2. An internal track 5 is added inside the cabinets 2. The internal track 5 is set in segments in each cabinet 2. The set of cabinets 2 moves on the external track 1 and is assembled with each other, so that the internal tracks 5 set in each cabinet 2 are assembled into a whole. The internal track 5 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the receiving conveyor belt 4. A trolley 6 is set on the internal track 5 to connect with the output end of the receiving conveyor belt 4.

[0023] In use, materials are pre-placed in the cabinet 2 of the mobile shelving unit. Specifically, materials are placed in storage compartments 3 according to their type. The controller associates the number of storage compartment 3 with the type of material. When the material in the storage compartment 3 is needed, the controller activates the pushing mechanism in the storage compartment 3 to push out the required material. The structure and control method of this part are the same as those of existing smart vending machines.

[0024] This invention features a mobile shelving system where specific cabinets 2 can be opened as needed, solving the problem of wasted space caused by reserving too many personnel passages. Furthermore, the receiving conveyor belt 4 receives materials falling from the storage compartments 3 without requiring the cabinet 2 to be opened. With the rotation of the receiving conveyor belt 4, the materials are delivered to the trolley 6, which can then transport the materials to the designated retrieval window. Personnel only need to wait at a fixed point, greatly improving the efficiency of material retrieval and placement.

[0025] When cabinet 2 needs to be opened for restocking, the controller determines the location of the cabinet to be opened. Due to the characteristics of the mobile shelving, after opening, cabinet 2 is divided into two groups. The controller controls the trolley 6 to move to the complete internal track 5 on one side of the cabinet to prevent it from falling when opening. If there is a need to discharge materials during the opening, if the trolley 6 is located in the cabinet group on that side and the discharge window is also located on that side, the materials can be discharged normally. If the trolley 6 is located in the cabinet group and the discharge window is located in the cabinet group on the other side, the materials will be discharged to the trolley 6, and the trolley will wait at the break point of the cabinet opening. The material discharge is completed when cabinet 2 is closed.

[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, guide plates 7 are respectively provided on both sides of the receiving conveyor belt 4. The guide plates 7 are funnel-shaped and are provided on the material dropping side of the storage compartment 3 to receive the material falling from the storage compartment 3 and slide it onto the receiving conveyor belt 4.

[0027] The storage compartments 3 are symmetrically arranged in both directions, facing the open sides of the mobile shelving on the left and right sides respectively. When materials fall, they are received by the guide plate 7 and guided onto the receiving conveyor belt 4 to ensure that the materials are accurately transported.

[0028] Furthermore, since the end cabinet 2 is equipped with an openable door for aesthetic purposes, a material retrieval window is provided on the door of the end cabinet 2. The internal track 5 extends to the material retrieval window, and the trolley 6 connects to the material retrieval window via the internal track 5.

[0029] Furthermore, the cabinet 2 is also equipped with a track limiting mechanism, which is located at both ends of the internal track 5. The track limiting mechanism includes a pulling link 8, a flipping link 9, and a flipping plate 10. The flipping link 9 is hinged to the cabinet 2 and has an L-shaped structure. The pulling link 8 is hinged to one end of the flipping link 9, and the flipping plate 10 is fixedly located at the other end of the flipping link 9. The hinge point between the cabinet 2 and the flipping link 9 is located on one side of the flipping plate 10. The deflection of the flipping plate 10 allows the internal tracks 5 of adjacent cabinets 2 to be connected as a whole.

[0030] When an adjacent mobile shelving unit is opened, the pull of the connecting rod 8 causes the flipping connecting rod 9 to swing the flipping plate 10. The flipping plate 10 then blocks the end of the open internal track 5, preventing the trolley 6 from falling. The track limiting mechanism is located on the wall side of the mobile shelving unit to prevent the pulling of the connecting rod 8 from obstructing the passage of personnel.

[0031] Furthermore, the two flipping links 9 in the adjacent cabinet 2 are connected by the same pulling link 8. When the adjacent cabinet 2 is moved and opened, the pulling link 8 pulls the flipping link 9 of the adjacent cabinet 2 to flip at the same time. The flipping link 9 drives the flipping plate 10 to stand upright, forming a blocking and limiting effect on the trolley 6 on the track 5 inside the cabinet.

[0032] The hinge point of the flip link 9 is set as an elongated hole 11, and the hinge shaft passes through the elongated hole 11 on the flip link 9 to form a fixed connection with the cabinet 2.

[0033] When it is necessary to open the mobile shelving unit to replenish storage compartment 3, the cabinet 2 that needs to be opened is moved using the controller, such as... Figure 2As shown, at this time, the relative displacement between the cabinet 2 and the adjacent cabinet 2 creates a gap. Since the elongated hole 11 is provided as a hinge hole, when the cabinet 2 is closed, the unique distance provided by the elongated hole 11 allows the flip-up plate 10 inside the adjacent cabinet 2 to close, forming a complete internal track 5. When the cabinet 2 is opened, the elongated hole 11 causes the flip-up plate 10 to first move horizontally, as shown... Figure 6 As shown, this creates a gap between the flip plate 10 and the internal track 5. As the cabinet 2 continues to move, the hinge shaft moves to the end of the elongated hole 11. Since the flip link 9 is L-shaped, it flips due to the pulling force of the pull link 8. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, under the continuous pull of the connecting rod 8, the flipping plate 10 is made to stand upright, and as... Figure 4 As shown, the trolley 6 is blocked. When the cabinet 2 is closed, the above process is reversed, and finally the cabinet internal track 5 is closed. By setting the track limiting mechanism, the trolley 6 can be prevented from falling. At the same time, the extended flip plate 10 used to form the cabinet internal track 5 is folded to avoid interfering with the personnel entering and exiting, and to improve the stability and safety of the equipment operation.

Claims

1. An intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic dispensing, comprising an external track (1) set on the ground and a set of cabinets (2) set on the external track (1), wherein the cabinets (2) are provided with storage compartments (3), and a receiving conveyor belt (4) is provided below the cabinets (2) along the length of the cabinets (2), characterized in that: The cabinet (2) is equipped with an internal track (5). The internal track (5) is set in segments within each cabinet (2). A group of cabinets (2) moves on the external track (1) and splices together, so that the internal tracks (5) set in segments within each cabinet (2) are spliced ​​together to form a whole. The internal track (5) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the receiving conveyor belt (4). The internal track (5) is equipped with a trolley (6) that connects to the output end of the receiving conveyor belt (4). The cabinet (2) is also equipped with a track limiting mechanism. The track limiting mechanism is set at both ends of the internal track (5). The track limiting mechanism includes a pulling link (8), a flipping link (9), and a flipping plate (10). The flipping link (9) is hinged to the cabinet (2). The flipping link (9) has an L-shaped structure. The pulling link (8) is hinged to one end of the flipping link (9). The flipping plate (10) is fixedly set at the other end of the flipping link (9). The hinge point between the cabinet (2) and the flipping link (9) is located on one side of the flipping plate (10). The deflection of the flipping plate (10) makes the internal tracks (5) of adjacent cabinets (2) connect as a whole. The two flipping links (9) in the adjacent cabinet (2) are connected by the same pulling link (8). When the adjacent cabinet (2) moves and opens, the pulling link (8) pulls the flipping link (9) of the adjacent cabinet (2) to flip at the same time. The flipping link (9) drives the flipping plate (10) to stand upright, forming a blocking and limiting effect on the trolley (6) on the track (5) inside the cabinet.

2. The intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Guide plates (7) are provided on both sides of the receiving conveyor belt (4). The guide plates (7) are funnel-shaped and set on the material dropping side of the storage compartment (3) to receive the material falling from the storage compartment (3) and slide it onto the receiving conveyor belt (4).

3. The intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material retrieval window is provided on the cabinet (2) at the end. The internal track (5) extends to the material retrieval window, and the trolley (6) is connected to the material retrieval window by means of the internal track (5).

4. The intelligent mobile shelving unit with automatic dispensing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge point of the flip link (9) is set as an elongated hole (11), and the hinge shaft passes through the elongated hole (11) on the flip link (9) to form a fixed connection with the cabinet (2).

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