A battery delivery system

Abstract

This invention discloses a battery shipping system in the field of automated battery capacity assessment and storage technology, aiming to solve the problem of low battery shipping efficiency in existing technologies. It includes: integrating the capacity assessment cabinet into the logistics system of a storage warehouse, utilizing the high redundancy of the stacker crane's working capacity within the storage warehouse to balance the original imbalance in stacker crane efficiency between the capacity assessment cabinet and the storage warehouse, thus improving the shipping efficiency of the system; simultaneously, integrating the capacity assessment cabinet into the storage warehouse's logistics system allows the same stacker crane to handle battery transfers, eliminating the original logistics route connecting the capacity assessment cabinet and the storage warehouse; through the storage buffering and stacking effects of the first stacker crane and the first double-deep storage crane, the workload of the stacker crane per operation is reduced, balancing the efficiency gap between the capacity assessment cabinet and the storage warehouse; the storage buffering effects of the second double-deep storage crane and the second stacker crane improve the storage efficiency of batteries during secondary storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a battery shipping system, belonging to the field of automated battery capacity assessment and storage technology. Background Technology

[0002] Before batteries are shipped from the warehouse, they must first be sent to a capacity-matching cabinet for capacity matching, and then the matched batteries are sent to a settling warehouse for settling before being shipped. Battery capacity matching and settling often operate in two independent systems, using separate stacker cranes for battery transfer. Previously, the capacity matching cabinets were not very efficient, and the workload of the stacker cranes configured for each cabinet was appropriate. However, the capacity matching efficiency of current cabinets has been significantly improved, with the process time decreasing from 10 hours to 1 hour or even 0.5 hours. This has led to the stacker cranes in the capacity matching cabinets becoming increasingly inefficient in meeting the output demands. Simultaneously, due to the long settling time and short capacity matching time, the stacker cranes in the settling warehouse have considerable redundancy in efficiency, meaning their efficiency is not being fully utilized. Furthermore, the logistics line system responsible for the flow of batteries between the capacity matching cabinets and the settling warehouse also increases the logistics time for batteries during the outbound shipping process.

[0003] Therefore, the current battery shipping system suffers from an imbalance in the working efficiency of stacker cranes configured separately for capacity testing cabinets and static storage, as well as excessively long logistics times, resulting in low battery shipping efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a battery shipping system that improves battery shipping efficiency, balances the working efficiency of capacity distribution cabinets and static warehouse stacker cranes, and reduces logistics time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application employs the following technical solution:

[0006] This application provides a battery shipping system, including,

[0007] Stacking device for stacking batteries;

[0008] A depanning device is used to depan the stacked batteries.

[0009] The same stacker crane is used for battery transfer between the capacity sorting cabinet and the pallet stacking device, between the pallet stacking device and the pallet storage device, and between the pallet storage device and the dismantling device.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the pallet stacking device includes an inbound logistics line, a first pallet stacker is arranged on the inbound logistics line, and a first double-deep pallet machine is arranged downstream of the inbound logistics line; the conveying function of the inbound logistics line can work well with the first pallet stacker and the first double-deep pallet machine to serve as a power source to assist the two pallet stacking actions;

[0011] The unpacking device includes an outbound logistics line, with an unpacking machine arranged on the outbound logistics line. A third double-deep outbound machine is also arranged on the outbound logistics line upstream of the unpacking machine.

[0012] The battery shipping system also includes a secondary warehousing logistics line, which is equipped with a second pallet stacker, and a second double-deep warehousing machine is also installed downstream of the second pallet stacker.

[0013] Similarly, the conveying function of the inbound and outbound logistics line can work well with the unpacking machine and the third double-deep outbound machine, as well as with the second stacking machine and the second double-deep inbound machine, as a power source to assist the two stacking actions and the two unpacking actions.

[0014] The same stacker crane is used for the transfer of batteries between the starting point of the inbound logistics line and the capacity sorting cabinet, between the first double-deep storage machine and the stationary storage room, between the stationary storage room and the third double-deep outbound storage machine, and between the second double-deep storage machine and the stationary storage room.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the first double-deep storage machine, the second double-deep storage machine, or the third double-deep exiting machine have the same structure, including a main body and multiple conveyor belts. The main body is connected to the conveyor belts via a lifting device. The conveyor belts vary in height from the same height of the inbound logistics line, the secondary inbound logistics line, or the exiting logistics line to the working height of the stacker crane. The conveyor belts extend outward from the inbound logistics line, the secondary inbound logistics line, or the exiting logistics line to form station a. The conveyor belts also include station b. Station a and station b are arranged along the picking direction of the stacker crane. The conveyor belts are used to transfer batteries from station a to station b.

[0016] A specific solution for a double-deep inbound / outbound machine is provided to meet the secondary lateral stacking of batteries and improve the working efficiency of the stacker crane.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the inbound logistics line, the secondary inbound logistics line, or the outbound logistics line includes a plurality of arranged rollers, and the plurality of rollers form gaps at positions corresponding to the outward movement of the conveyor belt. The rollers are used to drive the battery into or away from station a.

[0018] The gap created by the rollers at the point where the conveyor belt flares out will help align the height of the conveyor belt with the inbound logistics line, the secondary inbound logistics line, or the outbound logistics line, thereby reducing the transport resistance of the batteries.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the first stacking machine, the second stacking machine, or the unpacking machine includes a frame, grippers, and a lifting machine. The fixed ends of a plurality of lifting machines are connected to the frame along the inner wall of the frame, and the lifting ends of the lifting machines are connected to the grippers. The distance between the grippers is matched with the battery size. The lifting machine is used to carry the battery away from or back to the inbound logistics line, the secondary inbound logistics line, or the outbound logistics line.

[0020] A specific solution for a stacker / destacking machine is provided, which can perform initial stacking or secondary splitting of batteries by gripping and lifting, so as to cooperate with a double-deep inbound / outbound machine and reduce the workload of the stacker machine.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the stacker crane includes a support plate and a first fork tooth supported and connected to the support plate. The first fork tooth is provided with a slide rail along the insertion direction. The second fork tooth is slidably supported and connected to the first fork tooth through the slide rail. When the second fork tooth is unfolded, the length from the first fork tooth to the second fork tooth covers the depth of the first double deep storage machine, the second double deep storage machine, and the third double deep exit storage machine.

[0022] A specific design scheme for stacker crane battery insertion and removal is provided, which can be used in conjunction with a double-deep inbound / outbound machine to insert and remove multiple batteries at once, reducing the workload of the stacker crane.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, a pre-warehouse logistics line is also included, which includes an inbound layer and an outbound layer. The inbound layer is equipped with a first lifting and transfer machine for receiving batteries from the secondary inbound logistics line, and the outbound layer is equipped with a second lifting and transfer machine for sending the batteries into the outbound logistics line.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, a capacity sorting and distribution logistics line is further included, wherein the capacity sorting and distribution logistics line is provided with a third lifting and transfer machine for receiving the battery from the receiving layer; the capacity sorting and distribution logistics line is provided with a first lifting and storage machine away from the third lifting and transfer machine, the first lifting and storage machine is adjacent to the capacity sorting cabinet, and the first lifting and storage machine is used to control the battery to reach the working height of the stacker crane;

[0025] The inbound logistics line is also equipped with a second lifting inbound machine, which is adjacent to the capacity distribution cabinet. The second lifting inbound machine is used to receive the battery from the stacker crane.

[0026] The lifting and warehousing machine replaces the height adjustment function of the stacker crane, thus assisting the stacker crane in transferring batteries.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the static storage warehouse includes a first static storage warehouse and a second static storage warehouse that are parallel to each other, and the stacker crane is located between the first static storage warehouse and the second static storage warehouse;

[0028] The first static storage room is connected in series with the inbound and outbound logistics line, and the inbound logistics line, the container cabinet, and the container cabinet are connected in series with the second static storage room.

[0029] This allows the battery shipping system to form regular strip or rectangular shapes on a plane, facilitating large-scale layout.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the inbound / outbound logistics line and the inbound / outbound logistics line are located on the same side and are connected to the same front logistics line.

[0031] By integrating the secondary static storage and sorting of logistics lines, space occupancy is reduced.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the inbound logistics line is located within a gap in the second static storage area, reducing space occupancy.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0034] The battery shipping system provided in this application uses the same stacker crane to transfer batteries between the static warehouse and the capacity distribution cabinet, overcoming the previous problem of unbalanced efficiency in the use of the stacker crane between the static warehouse and the capacity distribution cabinet. The stacking and unstacking devices increase the workload of the stacker crane per operation, improve the battery shipping efficiency, and lay a solid foundation for the stacker crane to serve both the static warehouse and the capacity distribution cabinet at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of the battery shipping system provided in this embodiment;

[0037] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view;

[0038] Figure 3 yes Figure 1Enlarged schematic diagram of the inbound logistics line at point A in the middle;

[0039] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A front view structural diagram of the inbound and outbound logistics line;

[0040] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A front view structural diagram of the logistics line in front of the central warehouse;

[0041] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Side view of a section at the centrally located storage cabinet;

[0042] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A schematic plan view of the structure of the first double-deep storage machine, the second double-deep storage machine, or the third double-deep exit storage machine;

[0043] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic side view of the structure of the second fork tooth extending from the fork of a stacker crane;

[0044] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Top view;

[0045] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A schematic side view of the structure where the second fork tooth retracts;

[0046] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Top view;

[0047] In the diagram: 1. Barcode scanner; 2. Lifting and transferring machine; 2a. First lifting and transferring machine; 2b. Second lifting and transferring machine; 3. Warehouse front logistics line; 3a. Inbound layer; 3b. Outbound layer; 4. Pallet; 5. Third lifting and transferring machine; 6. Inbound sorting and barcode scanner; 7. Inbound sorting and logistics line; 8. First lifting inbound machine; 9. First barcode scanner; 9a. Inbound barcode scanner; 9b. Outbound barcode scanner; 10. Inbound and outbound logistics line; 10a. Second inbound logistics line; 10b. Outbound logistics line; 11. Pallet unpacking and stacking machine; 11a. Second pallet stacking machine; 11b. Pallet unpacking machine; 12. Second double-deep warehouse machine; 12a. Second double-deep warehouse machine position a; 12b. Second double-deep warehouse machine position b; 13. Third double-deep warehouse machine outbound. Machine; 13a, Third double-deep outbound machine, position a; 13b, Third double-deep outbound machine, position b; 14, Storage cabinet; 15, Second lifting inbound machine; 16, Inbound logistics line; 17, Second barcode scanner; 18, First pallet stacker; 19, First double-deep inbound machine; 19a, Inbound machine, position a; 19b, Inbound machine, position b; 20, Stacker crane; 21, Fire water tank; 22, Static storage; 22a, First static storage; 22b, Second static storage; 23, Roller; 24, Conveyor belt; 25, Main body; 26, Battery; 27, Frame; 28, Gripper; 29, Lifter; 30, Second fork; 31, First fork; 32, Slide rail; 33, Support plate; 34, Pallet stacking device; 35, Pallet unloading device. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The technical solutions of this application / the embodiments thereof will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application / the embodiments thereof, and not all embodiments thereof. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this application / the application thereof or its application or use. Example 1

[0049] This embodiment provides a battery shipping system to solve the problem in the prior art where the stacker cranes of the separate capacity cabinet 14 and the static warehouse 22 are configured separately, resulting in an imbalance in working efficiency and excessively long logistics time, thus causing low battery shipping efficiency.

[0050] refer to Figure 1 The battery shipping system provided in this embodiment includes a stacking device 34, which includes a first stacking machine 18 and a first double-deep storage machine 19 located downstream of the first stacking machine 18.

[0051] It also includes a tray removal device 35, which includes a tray removal machine 11b and a third double-deep decanting machine 13 located upstream of the tray removal machine 11b.

[0052] Most importantly, the distribution cabinet 14 and the storage room 22 are connected by the same stacker crane 20 for the transfer of batteries 26 between the distribution cabinet 14 and the stacking device 34 and the storage room 22, the storage room 22 and the unpacking device 35.

[0053] In use, the battery 26 enters the capacity-dividing cabinet 14 in a single packaged state for capacity division. The divided batteries 26 are then fed into the stacking device 34 by the stacker 20 for vertical stacking. Then, they are sent to the first double-deep storage machine 19 for horizontal stacking through other components or the stacker 20. After stacking, the multiple batteries 26 are transferred by the stacker 20 to the stationary storage 22 for stationary storage.

[0054] After the stacker reaches a stationary position, the stacker crane 20 transfers the stacked batteries 26 to the unpacking device 35 for unpacking. The third double-deep unpacking machine 13 performs horizontal unpacking, and the unpacking machine 11b performs vertical unpacking. The batteries 26 with the correct capacity are then output sequentially.

[0055] The steps for vertical stacking and horizontal stacking can be reversed, as can the steps for horizontal depanning and vertical depanning.

[0056] Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the transfer of batteries 26 between the static storage 22 and the capacity distribution cabinet 14 by the same stacker crane 20 overcomes the previous problem of unbalanced efficiency in the use of the stacker crane between the static storage and the capacity distribution cabinet. Furthermore, the stacking device 34 and the unstacking device 35 increase the workload of the stacker crane 20 per operation and improve the efficiency of battery 26 delivery, while laying a solid foundation for the stacker crane 20 to simultaneously serve both the static storage 22 and the capacity distribution cabinet 14.

[0057] Not limited to double-deep inbound / outbound machines and pallet stacking / de-stacking machines, the pallet stacking device 34 and the pallet unstacking device 35 can be implemented in other forms known in the art, which will not be described in detail here. Example 2

[0058] This embodiment provides a battery shipping system, which is an improvement on the first embodiment, to solve the problem that the working efficiency of the stacker cranes configured separately for the capacity distribution cabinet 14 and the static warehouse 22 is unbalanced in the battery shipping system of the prior art, and that the logistics time is too long, resulting in low battery shipping efficiency.

[0059] refer to Figures 1 to 11The battery shipping system provided in this embodiment includes a stacker crane 20, a capacity sorting cabinet 14, and an inbound logistics line 16, as well as a first stacking machine 18 arranged on the inbound logistics line 16. A first double-deep storage machine 19 is also arranged downstream of the first stacking machine 18. The stacker crane 20 is used to transport and transfer the batteries 26 sorted by the capacity sorting cabinet 14 to the starting position of the inbound logistics line 16. After being conveyed by the inbound logistics line 16, the batteries 26 are stacked by the first stacking machine 18 to increase the number of batteries 26 that the stacker crane 20 can transport in a single operation. The first double-deep storage machine 19 can also perform secondary stacking of the batteries 26.

[0060] It also includes an inbound / outbound logistics line 10. To improve efficiency, the inbound / outbound logistics line 10 is divided into two layers according to the different conveying directions, including a secondary inbound logistics line 10a and an outbound logistics line 10b. The secondary inbound logistics line 10a is equipped with a second stacking machine 11a, which stacks the batteries 26 to increase the number of batteries 26 that the stacker crane 20 can handle in a single operation. Downstream of the second stacking machine 11a, a second double-deep storage machine 12 is also arranged to perform a second stacking of the stacked batteries 26. The outbound logistics line 10b is equipped with a destacking machine 11b, which destacking the stacked batteries 26 to facilitate their transfer on other logistics lines. Upstream of the destacking machine 11b, a third double-deep outbound machine 13 is also arranged to perform an initial splitting of the stacked batteries 26.

[0061] And the container 14, and the container 14, the third double deep exit machine 13, the first double deep exit machine 19 and the second double deep exit machine 12 are all located within the travel range of the same stacker crane 20, so that they can be operated by the same stacker crane 20.

[0062] It is worth noting that the "warehouse" in inbound / outbound logistics line 10 and inbound logistics line 16 refers to... Figure 1 The static storage area 22 is shown.

[0063] Non-unique usage methods:

[0064] (1) Capacity separation action: The battery 26 is lifted by the stacker crane 20 in a single state and transferred to the capacity separation cabinet 14 for capacity separation; the stacker crane 20 is reset.

[0065] (2) After capacity division, the batteries are placed in the static storage 22: The stacker crane 20 transports the batteries 26 one by one to the inbound logistics line 16. The inbound logistics line 16 transfers the batteries 26 one by one to the first stacking machine 18. The first stacking machine 18 stores the batteries 26 that arrive first. After the subsequent batteries 26 arrive, the first stacking machine 18 stacks the multiple batteries 26 for the first time. The inbound logistics line 16 transfers the batteries 26 that have been stacked for the first time to the first double-deep storage machine 19. The first double-deep storage machine 19 stores the batteries 26 that arrive first. After the subsequent batteries 26 arrive, the first double-deep storage machine 19 uses its double-deep multi-station to stack the batteries 26 for the second time. The stacker crane 20 transfers the batteries 26 that have been stacked for the second time to the static storage 22 and then resets them.

[0066] (3) Removal from the settling warehouse 22: After the settling process is completed, the stacker crane 20 takes out the batteries 26 in the secondary stacking state from the settling warehouse 22 and transfers them to the third double-deep outbound machine 13 of the outbound logistics line 10b. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 uses its own double-deep multi-station to perform the initial splitting of the batteries 26. Some of the batteries 26 that have been initially split are conveyed by the outbound logistics line 10b to the unpacking machine 11b. The unpacking machine 11b performs the secondary splitting of the batteries 26 to obtain batteries 26 in a single state. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 conveys the remaining batteries 26 to the unpacking machine 11b for secondary splitting. In the same principle, the unpacking machine 11b releases some of the batteries 26 that have been split twice, and then releases the remaining batteries 26, which are conveyed by the outbound logistics line 10b to other lines. The stacker crane 20 is reset.

[0067] (4) Secondary entry into the static storage 22; the battery 26 is input from the secondary entry logistics line 10a, the secondary entry logistics line 10a sends the battery to the second stacking machine 11a, the second stacking machine 11a stores the first arriving battery 26, and after the subsequent battery 26 arrives, the second stacking machine 11a performs the initial stacking of multiple batteries 26; the secondary entry logistics line 10a transfers the initially stacked battery 26 to the second double-deep storage machine 12, the second double-deep storage machine 12 stores the first arriving battery 26, and after the subsequent battery 26 arrives, the second double-deep storage machine 12 uses its double-deep multi-station to perform the secondary stacking of the battery 26, the stacker 20 transfers the secondary stacked battery 26 to the static storage 22, and then resets it.

[0068] The shipping system provided in this embodiment integrates the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 into the logistics system of the storage warehouse 22. Utilizing the high redundancy of the stacker crane 20 within the storage warehouse 22, the stacker crane 20 simultaneously serves the entry and exit of the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 into and from the storage warehouse 22, balancing the previous imbalance in stacker crane efficiency between the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 and the storage warehouse 22. This significantly improves the shipping efficiency of the system. Furthermore, integrating the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 into the logistics system of the storage warehouse 22, with the same stacker crane 20 handling the transfer of batteries 26, eliminates the original logistics route connecting the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 and the storage warehouse 22, reducing the cost of the shipping system and increasing shipping efficiency. The storage, buffering, and stacking functions of the first stacking machine 18 and the first double-deep storage machine 19 for the batteries 26, and the storage, buffering, and splitting functions of the unpacking machine 11b and the third double-deep exiting machine 13 for the batteries 26, reduce the workload of the stacker crane 20 per operation and improve its efficiency per operation, thus balancing the efficiency gap between the capacity-separating cabinet 14 and the static storage 22. The storage, buffering, and stacking functions of the second double-deep storage machine 12 and the second stacking machine 11a for the batteries 26 improve the efficiency of the secondary static storage of the batteries 26 and reduce the impact on capacity separation and capacity separation storage operations. The double-layer design of the inbound and outbound logistics line 10 prevents mutual interference between the inbound and outbound flows, ensuring shipping efficiency. Example 3

[0069] This embodiment provides a battery shipping system. This embodiment is an optimization based on Embodiment 2 to improve the technical effect and refine the technical solution. For details not described in this embodiment, please refer to Embodiment 2.

[0070] refer to Figure 7 The first double-deep storage machine 19, the second double-deep storage machine 12, and the third double-deep exit storage machine 13 can adopt similar structures or even the same design scheme. Taking the first double-deep storage machine 19 as an example, the first double-deep storage machine 19 includes a body 25 and multiple conveyor belts 24. In this embodiment, for ease of description, two conveyor belts 24 are used to support the battery 26 from both sides. The body 25 is connected to the conveyor belts 24 via a lifting device. The lifting device controls the conveyor belts 24 to vary in height between the inbound logistics line 16 and the working height of the stacker crane 20. (See also...) Figure 7 Conveyor belt 24 extends outward from the inbound logistics line 16 to form station a. Conveyor belt 24 also includes station b. Stations a and b are arranged along the picking direction of the stacker crane 20. Conveyor belt 24 is used to transfer batteries 26 from station a to station b. (Reference) Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3Taking the first pair of deep-entry storage machines 19 as an example, from a planar perspective, storage machine a position 19a is located at the storage logistics line 16, and storage machine b position 19b is located to the side of the storage logistics line 16. After the batteries 26 after the initial stacking enter storage machine a position 19a, the lifting device lifts the batteries 26 to prevent them from being conveyed further, and the conveyor belt 24 drives the batteries 26 after the initial stacking into storage machine b position 19b; then the lifting device drives the conveyor belt 24 to reset, and subsequent batteries 26 after the initial stacking enter storage machine a position 19b. 9a, the lifting device lifts the battery 26 to prevent it from being conveyed further; at this time, both the storage machine a position 19a and the storage machine b position 19b contain the initially stacked batteries 26. The two sets of initially stacked batteries 26 are stacked horizontally on the first double-deep storage machine 19 to form a secondary stack. The lifting device lifts the secondary stacked batteries 26 to a suitable height. The stacker 20 is inserted into the bottom of the storage machine a position 19a and the storage machine b position 19b respectively, and the secondary stacked batteries 26 are transferred to the stationary storage 22 for rest.

[0071] It is worth noting that a blocking element can be installed on the side of the receiving machine (position a 19a) opposite to the receiving machine (position a 19a) to prevent the battery 26 from being pushed off the conveyor belt 24. (Reference) Figure 1 The second double-deep storage machine, position a12a, and the second double-deep storage machine, position b12b, shown are based on the same principle and will not be described further here; see reference. Figure 1 The third double-deep warehouse exit machine a position 13a and the third double-deep warehouse exit machine b position 13b shown have the same initial dismantling process as the third double-deep warehouse exit machine 13. The principle will not be repeated here.

[0072] refer to Figure 7 In a further, but not limiting, embodiment of this application, the inbound logistics line 16, the secondary inbound logistics line 10a, or the outbound logistics line 10b includes a plurality of arranged rollers 23. The rollers 23 form gaps at positions where the corresponding conveyor belt 24 extends outwards. The rollers 23 are used to drive the battery 26 into or away from station a. This design facilitates the direct embedding of the conveyor belt 24 between adjacent rollers 23, ensuring that the height of the conveyor belt 24 is flush with the height of the inbound logistics line 16, the secondary inbound logistics line 10a, or the outbound logistics line 10b.

[0073] As one embodiment, the first stacking machine 18, the second stacking machine 11a, or the unpacking machine 11b includes a frame 27, grippers 28, and elevators 29. The fixed ends of multiple elevators 29 are connected to the frame 27 along the inner wall of the frame 27, and the lifting ends of the elevators 29 are connected to the grippers 28. The distance between the grippers 28 is matched with the size of the battery 26. The elevators 29 are used to carry the battery 26 away from or back to the inbound logistics line 16, the secondary inbound logistics line 10a, or the outbound logistics line 10b.

[0074] refer to Figure 4Taking the stacking and unstacking machine 11 as an example, the second stacking machine 11a or the unstacking machine 11b has longitudinally distributed elevators 29 along at least two inner walls within its frame 27, with multiple elevators 29 operating synchronously. Grippers 28 are respectively positioned on different elevators 29. When the batteries 26 that have undergone initial unstacking pass through the unstacking machine 11b, the grippers 28 grab the upper batteries 26, and then the elevators 29 lift the upper batteries 26. The lower batteries 26 are then conveyed by the outbound logistics line 10b. After the lower batteries 26 have been conveyed away by the outbound logistics line 10b, the elevators 29 lower the upper batteries 26, and the grippers 28 release, thus achieving secondary unstacking. Simultaneously, when the second stacking machine 11a is operating, the gripper 28 picks up the first arriving battery 26 and lifts it with the elevator 29. After the subsequently arriving battery 26 reaches the position of the second stacking machine 11a, the elevator 29 descends, the gripper 28 releases, and the first arriving battery 26 is stacked on the surface of the arriving battery 26, thus completing the initial stacking of the batteries 26. The first stacking machine 18 operates on the same principle and will not be described in detail here.

[0075] refer to Figure 6 As one embodiment, on the stacker crane 20, multiple batteries 26 are stacked horizontally and vertically multiple times, and are transferred by the stacker crane 20 in groups of at least four. This greatly improves the working efficiency of the stacker crane 20, meets the efficiency requirements of the capacity distribution cabinet 14, and balances the difference in working efficiency between the capacity distribution cabinet 14 and the static storage 22.

[0076] It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that this embodiment should employ a static storage unit 22 with a horizontal double-depth cell and a vertical height twice that of the battery 26.

[0077] As one embodiment, reference Figures 8 to 11 The stacker crane 20 has double-extended forks inside the car, meaning the forks have two strokes. To achieve the two strokes, the stacker crane 20 includes a support plate 33 and a first fork tooth 31 that is supported and connected to the support plate 33. The first fork tooth 31 is provided with a slide rail 32 along the insertion direction. The second fork tooth 30 is slidably supported and connected to the first fork tooth 31 through the slide rail 32. When the second fork tooth 30 is extended, the length from the first fork tooth 31 to the second fork tooth 30 covers the depth of the first double deep storage machine 19, the second double deep storage machine 12, and the third double deep exit storage machine 13.

[0078] In operation, the position control system of the stacker crane 20 adjusts the support plate 33 to the height of either the first double-deep storage machine 19 or the second double-deep storage machine 12. The second fork 30 extends, and the plane formed by the first fork 31, the second fork 30, and possibly the support plate 33 is sufficient to accommodate the laterally stacked batteries 26. The position control system of the stacker crane 20 controls the insertion of the first fork 31 and the second fork 30 into either the first double-deep storage machine 19 or the second double-deep storage machine 12. Then, the batteries 26 are placed into the stationary storage unit 22, completing the storage process. The process of removing batteries 26 using the stacker crane 20 is the reverse of the storage process; given the similar principle, it will not be described further here.

[0079] This embodiment mainly focuses on the in-depth structural design of the stacker crane 20, the various double-deep warehouse exit machines, and the pallet unpacking machine. Compared with the first embodiment, it improves the working efficiency of battery 26 entering and leaving the warehouse, the transfer between the capacity cabinet 14 and the static warehouse 22, and increases the utilization rate of the stacker crane 20. Example 4

[0080] This embodiment provides a battery shipping system. This embodiment is an optimization based on Embodiment 3 to improve the technical effect and refine the technical solution. For details not described in this embodiment, please refer to Embodiment 3.

[0081] This embodiment mainly focuses on optimizing the layout of logistics routes.

[0082] The shipping system provided in this embodiment also includes a pre-warehouse logistics line 3, as referenced. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The warehouse pre-shipment logistics line 3 is divided into an inbound layer 3a and an outbound layer 3b according to the different conveying directions. The warehouse pre-shipment logistics line 3 is connected to the inbound / outbound logistics line 10 via a lifting transfer machine 2. (Reference) Figure 4 The receiving layer 3a is equipped with a first lifting and transfer machine 2a, which is used to receive batteries 26 from the secondary receiving logistics line 10a, and the receiving layer 3b is equipped with a second lifting and transfer machine 2b, which is used to send batteries 26 into the outgoing logistics line 10b.

[0083] The storage layer 3a can be used to transport batteries 26 to be divided into different capacity compartments 14, thereby achieving functional integration. (See reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shipping system also includes a capacity sorting logistics line 7. The capacity sorting logistics line 7 is equipped with a third lifting and transfer machine 5, used to receive batteries 26 from the receiving layer 3a. A first lifting and storage machine 8 is located on the capacity sorting logistics line 7 away from the third lifting and transfer machine 5. The first lifting and storage machine 8 is adjacent to the capacity sorting cabinet 14 and is used to control the batteries 26 to reach the working height of the stacker crane 20. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the first lifting and storage machine 8 effectively assists the stacker crane 20 in partially undertaking the lifting function, thereby improving the working efficiency of the stacker crane 20.

[0084] Based on similar principles, refer to Figure 1 The inbound logistics line 16 is also equipped with a second lifting inbound machine 15, which is adjacent to the capacity sorting cabinet 14. The second lifting inbound machine 15 is used to receive batteries 26 from the stacker crane 20. The second lifting inbound machine 15 receives the sorted batteries 26 at the same height as the capacity sorting cabinet 14, and then lowers to send the batteries 26 into the inbound logistics line 16. This is equivalent to helping the stacker crane 20 to partially undertake the lowering function, thereby improving the working efficiency of the stacker crane 20.

[0085] refer to Figure 1 The stationary storage 22 includes a first stationary storage 22a and a second stationary storage 22b that are parallel to each other. The stacker crane 20 is located between the first stationary storage 22a and the second stationary storage 22b. The first stationary storage 22a is connected in series with the inbound / outbound logistics line 10, and the inbound logistics line 16, the storage cabinet 14, and the inbound / storage logistics line 7 are connected in series with the second stationary storage 22b. This layout allows the shipping system, except for the front-of-warehouse logistics line 3, to be distributed in a strip or rectangle shape on the plane. Taking the front-of-warehouse logistics line 3 as a basic shipping unit, multiple shipping units can be arranged to improve the operating efficiency of the front-of-warehouse logistics line 3 and reduce intermediate logistics costs.

[0086] In one embodiment, the inbound / outbound logistics line 10 and the inbound / outbound logistics line 7 are located on the same side and connected to the same front-of-warehouse logistics line 3. In this way, only one double-layered inbound logistics line 10 is needed to meet the inbound / outbound requirements of each shipping unit.

[0087] To improve the spatial integration of shipping units, refer to Figure 2 Since the inbound logistics line 16 is responsible for the buffer connection between the static storage 22 and the distribution cabinet 14, the inbound logistics line 16 can be placed in the gap A opened in the second static storage 22b.

[0088] refer to Figure 1 To prevent wear and tear on the outer packaging of the battery 26, the shipping system is also equipped with a tray 4. The battery 26 is placed on the tray 4 and transported in the pre-warehouse logistics line 3, the inbound and outbound logistics line 10, the inbound logistics line 16 and the inbound capacity distribution logistics line 7.

[0089] Identification codes can be affixed to the outer packaging of the pallet 4 or battery 26. A barcode scanner 1 is installed on the pre-warehouse logistics line 3, and a first barcode scanner 9 is equipped on the inbound / outbound logistics line 10. The inbound / outbound logistics line 10 has a double-layer structure, with inbound barcode scanners 9a and 9b respectively installed on the secondary inbound logistics line 10a and outbound logistics line 10b. An inbound capacity-separating barcode scanner 6 is installed on the inbound capacity-separating logistics line 7, and a second barcode scanner 17 is installed on the inbound logistics line 16. These barcode scanners are electrically connected to the warehouse control system. Based on the recognition result of the scanned identification code, the system determines the next process for the battery 26 or the battery 26 on the pallet 4, or marks the corresponding battery 26 with data based on the recognition result of the scanned identification code.

[0090] As one embodiment, reference Figure 1 Near the first static storage 22a, there is also a fire water tank 21, located within the travel range of the stacker crane 20, used to transport and place problematic batteries 26 via the stacker crane 20 to complete the fire-fighting task.

[0091] Non-unique usage methods:

[0092] (1) Capacity sorting operation: Multiple batteries 26 are lined up in the warehouse layer 3a, including batteries 26 to be sorted and batteries 26 to be placed for a second time; the barcode scanner 1 confirms the next process of each battery 26. In response to the next process being capacity sorting, the corresponding battery 26 is transferred to the capacity sorting logistics line 7 by the third lifting transfer machine 5; the capacity sorting barcode scanner 6 on the capacity sorting logistics line 7 scans the identification code of the battery 26 and records the task; the pallet 4 and the batteries 26 on it are lifted by the first lifting warehouse machine 8 to the same height as the capacity sorting cabinet 14, and the stacker crane 20 moves the batteries 26 into the capacity sorting cabinet 14. The stacker crane 20 and the first lifting warehouse machine 8 are reset.

[0093] (2) After capacity separation, the battery 26 is placed in the static storage 22: After the capacity separation of the battery 26 is completed, the stacker crane 20 takes away the battery 26 along with the pallet 4. At the same time, the second lifting storage machine 15 reaches the same height as the capacity separation cabinet 14. The stacker crane 20 moves the battery 26 to the second lifting storage machine 15 and then resets. The second lifting storage machine 15 descends to the height of the storage logistics line 16. The storage logistics line 16 conveys the pallet 4 and its battery 26, and the second barcode scanner 17 scans the identification code to read and mark the task status. The storage logistics line 16 conveys the battery 26 one by one to the first stacking machine 18. The first stacking machine 18 processes the first arriving battery 26. After the batteries 26 arrive, the first stacking machine 18 will initially stack multiple batteries 26. The inbound logistics line 16 will then transfer the initially stacked batteries 26 to the first double-deep storage machine 19. The first double-deep storage machine 19 will store the batteries 26 that arrive first. After the subsequent batteries 26 arrive, the first double-deep storage machine 19 will use its double-deep multi-station to perform a second horizontal stacking of the batteries 26. The first double-deep storage machine 19 will be raised to a height that is easily accessible to the stacker 20. The stacker 20 will then transfer the batteries 26, along with the pallets 4, after the second stacking to the stationary storage 22 and then reset.

[0094] (3) Removal from the settling warehouse 22: After the settling process is completed, the stacker crane 20 removes the batteries 26 in the secondary stacking state from the settling warehouse 22. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 is raised to a suitable height for the stacker crane 20 to work. The stacker crane 20, along with the pallet 4, transfers the batteries 26 to the third double-deep outbound machine 13 on the outbound logistics line 10b. The stacker crane 20 is then reset. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 is lowered to the height of the outbound logistics line 10b. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 uses its own double-deep multi-station to perform the initial splitting of the batteries 26. The batteries 26 at station a are first conveyed away by the outbound logistics line 10b. Then, the conveyor belt 24 of the third double-deep outbound machine 13 drives the remaining batteries 26 from station b to station a. The batteries 26 are conveyed by the outbound logistics line 10b, achieving initial unpacking. Some of the batteries 26 that have been initially unpacked are conveyed by the outbound logistics line 10b to the unpacking machine 11b, where the unpacking machine 11b performs a second unpacking, obtaining individual batteries 26. The third double-deep outbound machine 13 conveys the remaining batteries 26 to the unpacking machine 11b for a second unpacking. Similarly, the unpacking machine 11b releases some of the batteries 26 that have been second unpacked, and then releases the remaining batteries 26, unpacking the batteries 26 that have been stacked twice into individual units. During this process, the outbound barcode scanner 9b scans the identification code and marks the corresponding status. The batteries 26 are transferred from the second lifting transfer machine 2b to the outbound layer 3b to achieve outbound shipment.

[0095] (4) Secondary storage warehouse 22; Multiple batteries 26 are queued in the storage layer 3a, including batteries 26 to be sized and batteries 26 to be stored for secondary storage; The barcode scanner 1 confirms the next process for each battery 26, and the next process is secondary storage; The pallet 4, along with the batteries 26, is transferred from the first lifting transfer machine 2a to the secondary storage logistics line 10a; The storage barcode scanner 9a scans and registers the batteries, and the secondary storage logistics line 10a transfers the batteries to the second stacking machine 11a. The second stacking machine 11a stores the first arriving batteries 26, waiting for the subsequent batteries 26 to be stored. Upon arrival of batteries 26, the second stacking machine 11a performs an initial stacking of the multiple batteries 26. The secondary warehousing logistics line 10a transfers the initially stacked batteries 26 to the second double-deep storage machine 12. The second double-deep storage machine 12 stores the batteries 26 that arrive first. When subsequent batteries 26 arrive, the second double-deep storage machine 12 uses its double-deep multi-stations to perform a secondary stacking of the batteries 26. The second double-deep storage machine 12 lifts the secondary stacked batteries 26 to a height that is easy for the stacker crane 20 to insert. The stacker crane 20 transfers the secondary stacked batteries 26 to the stationary storage 22 and then resets them.

[0096] It is worth noting that, Figure 1 In the diagram, the purple-red arrows indicate the direction in which battery 26 enters the capacity-classifying cabinet 14 or the secondary storage compartment 22, while the green arrows indicate the direction in which battery 26 exits the storage compartment 22.

[0097] In summary, the shipping system provided in this embodiment, compared with embodiments two and three, reduces the workload of the stacker crane 20 through a reasonable logistics line layout, improves the transportation efficiency of the battery 26, and thus improves the efficiency of battery 26 capacity allocation, storage and shipping.

[0098] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0099] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "located in," "equipped with," "located in," "installed," "set," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances. "Hinged connection" includes "rotational connection."

[0100] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A battery shipping system, characterized in that, include, The first stacking device (34) is used to stack the divided batteries (26); A tray removal device (35) is used to remove the trays from the stacked batteries (26) after they have been left to stand. The battery transfer between the capacity distribution cabinet (14) and the first stacking device (34), between the first stacking device (34) and the static storage (22), and between the static storage (22) and the unpacking device (35) is carried out by the same stacker crane (20); The first pallet stacking device (34) includes an inbound logistics line (16), on which a first pallet stacking machine (18) and a first double-deep storage machine (19) are arranged, with the first double-deep storage machine (19) located downstream of the first pallet stacking machine (18); The unpacking device (35) includes an outbound logistics line (10b), on which an unpacking machine (11b) and a third double-deep outbound machine (13) are arranged, with the third double-deep outbound machine (13) located upstream of the unpacking machine (11b). It also includes a second stacking device for stacking batteries that have been placed into the storage room for a second time. The transfer of batteries (26) between the second stacking device and the storage room (22) is also carried out by the same stacker (20). The second pallet stacking device includes a secondary inbound logistics line (10a), on which a second pallet stacking machine (11a) and a second double-deep storage machine (12) are arranged, with the second double-deep storage machine (12) located downstream of the second pallet stacking machine (11a). The first stacking machine (18), the second stacking machine (11a), and the unstacking machine (11b) all include a frame (27), grippers (28), and elevators (29). The fixed ends of multiple elevators (29) are connected to the frame (27) along the inner wall of the frame (27). The lifting ends of the elevators (29) are connected to the grippers (28). The distance between the grippers (28) matches the size of the battery (26). The elevators (29) are used to take the battery (26) away from or put it back into the logistics line.

2. The battery shipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first double deep-deep storage machine (19), the second double deep-deep storage machine (12), and the third double deep-out storage machine (13) all include a main body (25) and multiple conveyor belts (24). The main body (25) is connected to the conveyor belts (24) through a lifting device. The conveyor belts (24) vary between the same height of the corresponding logistics line and the working height of the stacker (20). The conveyor belts (24) extend outward from the corresponding logistics line to form station a. The conveyor belts (24) also include station b. Stations a and b are arranged along the picking direction of the stacker (20). The conveyor belts (24) are used to transfer batteries (26) from station a to station b.

3. The battery shipping system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inbound logistics line (16), the secondary inbound logistics line (10a), and the outbound logistics line (10b) all include multiple arranged rollers (23). The multiple rollers (23) form gaps at positions corresponding to the outward movement of the conveyor belt (24). The rollers (23) are used to drive the battery (26) into or away from the a station.

4. The battery shipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stacker (20) includes a support plate (33) and a first fork tooth (31) supported and connected to the support plate (33). The first fork tooth (31) is provided with a slide rail (32) along the insertion direction. The second fork tooth (30) is slidably supported and connected to the first fork tooth (31) through the slide rail (32). When the second fork tooth (30) is unfolded, the length from the first fork tooth (31) to the second fork tooth (30) covers the depth of the first double deep storage machine (19), the second double deep storage machine (12) and the third double deep exit storage machine (13).

5. The battery shipping system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery shipping system also includes a pre-warehouse logistics line (3), which includes an inbound layer (3a) and an outbound layer (3b). The inbound layer (3a) is equipped with a first lifting transfer machine (2a) for receiving batteries (26) from the secondary inbound logistics line (10a), and the outbound layer (3b) is equipped with a second lifting transfer machine (2b) for sending the batteries (26) into the outbound logistics line (10b).

6. The battery shipping system according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a capacity sorting and logistics line (7), which is equipped with a third lifting and transfer machine (5) for receiving the battery (26) from the warehouse layer (3a); the capacity sorting and logistics line (7) is equipped with a first lifting and storage machine (8) away from the third lifting and transfer machine (5), the first lifting and storage machine (8) is adjacent to the capacity sorting cabinet (14), and the first lifting and storage machine (8) is used to control the battery (26) to reach the working height of the stacker crane (20); The inbound logistics line (16) is also equipped with a second lifting inbound machine (15), which is adjacent to the capacity cabinet (14). The second lifting inbound machine (15) is used to receive the battery (26) from the stacker (20).

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