An automated transfer device and method of transfer

Abstract

This invention provides an automated transfer device and method. The device includes: a transfer module, a vertical transport module, a three-dimensional storage device, a general-purpose goods storage container, a goods transfer vehicle, and control equipment. The general-purpose goods storage container is used to store different types of goods. The general-purpose goods storage container and the goods transfer vehicle are stored in the three-dimensional storage device and can be transported to the vertical transport module by the transfer module. The control equipment controls the horizontal movement of the transfer module, moving the forks to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle and using the forks to lift the goods transfer vehicle onto the lifting platform of the transfer module. This invention enables fully automated goods transfer, allowing goods to be directly placed onto the transfer vehicle for simultaneous outbound transport, eliminating the need for hoisting and loading, and significantly improving goods transfer efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of logistics transfer technology, and specifically relates to an automated transfer device and transfer method. Background Technology

[0002] For automated warehouses located underground, goods usually need to be transferred to the ground first, and then the goods need to be hoisted onto transfer vehicles or AGVs using auxiliary equipment such as overhead cranes before they can be transferred. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, has a low degree of automation, and is not conducive to improving the efficiency of warehousing and transfer.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve an automated transfer device and method that can achieve full automation of goods transfer, directly placing goods onto the transfer vehicle for shipment, eliminating the need for hoisting and loading, and significantly improving goods transfer efficiency has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an automated transfer device and method that can automate the entire process of goods transfer, allowing goods to be placed directly on a transfer vehicle for shipment, eliminating the need for hoisting and loading, and significantly improving the efficiency of goods transfer.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, an automated transfer device is provided, comprising: a transfer module 1, a vertical transport module 2, a three-dimensional storage device 3, a general-purpose goods storage container 4, a goods transfer vehicle 5, and a control device 6.

[0006] The general-purpose cargo storage container 4 is used to store different types of goods. The general-purpose cargo storage container 4 and the cargo transfer vehicle 5 are stored in the three-dimensional storage device 3 and can be transported to the vertical transportation module 2 by the transfer module 1.

[0007] The control device 6 is used to control the horizontal movement of the transfer module 1, so that the forks move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle 5, and the goods transfer vehicle 5 is picked up by the forks and placed on the lifting platform of the transfer module 1.

[0008] Further, the device includes:

[0009] The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks mounted on it to move to the designated storage position. The forks then lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container 4 together to the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 is then moved horizontally to the position of the vertical transport module 2.

[0010] Further, the device includes:

[0011] The vertical transport module 2 can descend from the ground into the warehouse. The forks place the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally to move the forks to the designated storage position. The forks lift the goods to be picked up and the storage containers together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally to move the forks to the vertical transport module 2.

[0012] Further, the device includes:

[0013] The forks remove the goods and general goods storage 4 and place them on the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The vertical transport module 2 is then raised to the ground and locked, completing one goods out of the warehouse. After that, the goods transfer cart 5 can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

[0014] In another embodiment of the present invention, an automated transfer method is provided, based on an automated transfer device described in any of the preceding claims, comprising:

[0015] The control device 6 issues a picking command, and the transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing its forks to move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle 5;

[0016] The forks lift the goods transfer cart 5 onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally and the lifting platform moves up and down, so that the forks move to the vertical transport module 2. At the same time, the vertical transport module 2 descends into the warehouse and the forks place the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2.

[0017] The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the designated storage position. The forks then lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container 4 together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the vertical transport module 2.

[0018] The forks remove the goods and general goods storage 4 and place them on the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The vertical transport module 2 is then raised to the ground and locked, completing one goods out of the warehouse. After that, the goods transfer cart 5 can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0020] As can be seen from the above scheme, the embodiments of the present invention provide an automated transfer device and transfer method. The device includes: a transfer module, a vertical transportation module, a three-dimensional storage device, a general-purpose goods storage container, a goods transfer vehicle, and a control device. The general-purpose goods storage container is used to store different types of goods. The general-purpose goods storage container and the goods transfer vehicle are stored in the three-dimensional storage device and can be transported to the vertical transportation module by the transfer module. The control device is used to control the horizontal movement of the transfer module, so that the forks move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle, and the forks lift the goods transfer vehicle onto the lifting platform of the transfer module. The technical solution of the present invention can realize the full automation of goods transfer, directly placing goods onto the transfer vehicle for simultaneous outbound shipment, eliminating the step of hoisting and loading, and greatly improving the efficiency of goods transfer. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the simultaneous outbound shipment of a transfer vehicle and goods from an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] In the diagram, 1 is the transfer module, 2 is the vertical transportation module, 3 is the three-dimensional storage device, 4 is the general cargo storage container, and 5 is the cargo transfer vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this invention. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0026] To overcome the shortcomings of low transfer efficiency in existing goods transfer devices, this invention provides an automated transfer device that automates the entire goods transfer process. It can directly place goods onto the transfer vehicle for shipment, eliminating the need for hoisting and loading, and significantly improving the efficiency of goods transfer.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the structure of an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a top view of an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3This diagram illustrates the simultaneous outbound shipment of a transfer vehicle and goods from an automated transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] The figure shows an automated transfer device, which includes: a transfer module 1, a vertical transport module 2, a three-dimensional storage device 3, a general-purpose goods storage container 4, a goods transfer vehicle 5, and a control device 6.

[0029] The general-purpose cargo storage container 4 is used to store different types of goods. The general-purpose cargo storage container 4 and the cargo transfer vehicle 5 are stored in the three-dimensional storage device 3 and can be transported to the vertical transportation module 2 by the transfer module 1.

[0030] The control device 6 is used to control the horizontal movement of the transfer module 1, so that the forks move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle 5, and the goods transfer vehicle 5 is picked up by the forks and placed on the lifting platform of the transfer module 1.

[0031] The technical solution of this invention improves the transfer efficiency, increasing the efficiency of goods entry and exit from the warehouse by 3 times compared with the existing goods transfer device; it is simple to operate, and the entry and exit of goods can be completed automatically with one click without human intervention, which can reduce the number of operators and reduce labor intensity; it can directly receive and automatically execute the goods entry and exit instructions from the upper-level system.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes:

[0033] The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks mounted on it to move to the designated storage position. The forks then lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container 4 together to the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 is then moved horizontally to the position of the vertical transport module 2.

[0034] In another embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes:

[0035] The vertical transport module 2 can descend from the ground into the warehouse. The forks place the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally to move the forks to the designated storage position. The forks lift the goods to be picked up and the storage containers together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally to move the forks to the vertical transport module 2.

[0036] In another embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus includes:

[0037] The forks remove the goods and general goods storage 4 and place them on the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The vertical transport module 2 is then raised to the ground and locked, completing one goods out of the warehouse. After that, the goods transfer cart 5 can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

[0038] In this embodiment of the invention, an automated transfer device comprises six main parts: a transfer module, a vertical transportation module, a three-dimensional storage device, a general-purpose goods storage container, control equipment, and a goods transfer vehicle. The mechanical and information interfaces between these parts are interconnected, enabling automated inbound and outbound transfer of goods. This invention solves the technical challenge of automatically loading and transferring goods from inside the warehouse to the ground in a folded state.

[0039] After the control equipment issues a pickup command, the transfer module moves horizontally, moving the forks to the storage position of the goods transfer cart. The forks lift the goods transfer cart onto the lifting platform of the transfer module. The transfer module moves horizontally, and the lifting platform rises and falls, moving the forks to the vertical transport module. Simultaneously, the vertical transport module descends into the warehouse, and the forks place the goods transfer cart on the platform of the vertical transport module. The transfer module moves horizontally, moving the forks to the designated storage position. The forks lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage containers together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module. The transfer module moves horizontally, moving the forks to the vertical transport module. The forks place the forked goods and general goods storage containers onto the goods transfer cart on the platform of the vertical transport module. The vertical transport module rises to the ground and locks, completing one goods outbound operation. Subsequently, the goods transfer cart can be operated to complete ground transfer and other operations of goods.

[0040] In another embodiment of the present invention, an automated transfer method is provided, based on an automated transfer device described in any of the preceding claims, comprising:

[0041] The control device 6 issues a picking command, and the transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing its forks to move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle 5;

[0042] The forks lift the goods transfer cart 5 onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally and the lifting platform moves up and down, so that the forks move to the vertical transport module 2. At the same time, the vertical transport module 2 descends into the warehouse and the forks place the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2.

[0043] The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the designated storage position. The forks then lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container 4 together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module 1. The transfer module 1 moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the vertical transport module 2.

[0044] The forks remove the goods and general goods storage 4 and place them on the goods transfer cart 5 on the platform of the vertical transport module 2. The vertical transport module 2 is then raised to the ground and locked, completing one goods out of the warehouse. After that, the goods transfer cart 5 can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

[0045] The above are preferred embodiments 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 principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated transfer device, characterized in that, The device includes: a transfer module (1), a vertical transport module (2), a three-dimensional storage device (3), a general cargo storage container (4), a cargo transfer vehicle (5), and a control device (6); The general cargo storage container (4) is used to store different kinds of goods. The general cargo storage container (4) and the cargo transfer vehicle (5) are stored in the three-dimensional storage device (3) and can be transported to the vertical transportation module (2) by the transfer module (1). The control device (6) is used to control the horizontal movement of the transfer module (1), so that the forks move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle (5), and the goods transfer vehicle (5) is picked up by the forks and placed on the lifting platform of the transfer module (1). The vertical transport module (2) can descend from the ground into the warehouse. The forks place the goods transfer vehicle (5) on the platform of the vertical transport module (2). The transfer module (1) moves horizontally to move the forks to the designated storage position. The forks lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container together onto the lifting platform of the transfer module (1). The transfer module (1) moves horizontally to move the forks to the vertical transport module (2). The forks take out the goods and the general goods storage container (4) and place them on the goods transfer vehicle (5) on the platform of the vertical transport module (2). The vertical transport module (2) is raised to the ground and locked to complete the goods out of the warehouse. Then the goods transfer vehicle (5) can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

2. The automated transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer module (1) moves horizontally, causing the forks mounted on it to move to a designated storage position. The forks lift the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container (4) together to the lifting platform of the transfer module (1), and move the transfer module (1) horizontally to the position of the vertical transport module (2).

3. An automated transfer method, based on an automated transfer device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The method includes: The control device (6) issues a picking instruction, and the transfer module (1) moves horizontally, so that the forks on it move to the storage position of the goods transfer vehicle (5); The forks pick up the goods transfer cart (5) and place it on the lifting platform of the transfer module (1). The transfer module (1) moves horizontally and the lifting platform moves up and down, so that the forks move to the vertical transport module (2). At the same time, the vertical transport module (2) descends into the warehouse and the forks place the goods transfer cart (5) on the platform of the vertical transport module (2). The transfer module (1) moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the designated storage position. The forks pick up the goods to be picked up and the general goods storage container (4) together and place them on the lifting platform of the transfer module (1). The transfer module (1) moves horizontally, causing the forks to move to the vertical transport module (2). The forks take out the goods and general goods storage (4) and place them on the goods transfer vehicle (5) on the platform of the vertical transport module (2). The vertical transport module (2) is lifted to the ground and locked to complete a goods out of the warehouse. Then the goods transfer vehicle (5) can be operated to complete the ground transfer operation of the goods.

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