Automated warehouse

Abstract

The present invention provides an automated stereoscopic warehouse, which belongs to the technical field of logistics management. The automated stereoscopic warehouse provided by the present invention includes multiple rows of shelves and stacking equipment located between the shelves, and also includes an in-and-out mechanism, a conveying mechanism and a direction adjustment mechanism; the in-and-out mechanism is provided with multiple groups; the conveying mechanism is provided between the stacking equipment and the in-and-out mechanism and is used to convey goods; the direction adjustment mechanism is provided between the in-and-out mechanism and the conveying mechanism; wherein the in-and-out mechanism is used to send goods into the direction adjustment mechanism or take them out from the direction adjustment mechanism; the direction adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the goods horizontally or vertically, and the direction adjustment mechanism is used to send goods into the conveying mechanism or take them out from the conveying mechanism. The present invention does not require staff to adjust the direction of goods and pallets before they enter the in-and-out mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of goods warehousing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of logistics management, and more specifically, relates to an automated stereoscopic warehouse. Background Art

[0002] Automated high-bay warehouse is a new concept in logistics warehousing. The use of high-bay warehouse equipment can realize the rationalization of warehouse high-rise, automatic storage and retrieval, and simple operation.

[0003] The main body of the automated warehouse consists of shelves, aisle stacking cranes, inbound (outbound) workbenches, and automatic inbound (outbound) and operation control systems. Shelves are buildings or structures of steel or reinforced concrete structure, with standard-sized cargo spaces inside. Aisle stacking cranes travel through the aisles between shelves to complete the work of storing and retrieving goods.

[0004] Currently, when workers push goods to the in-and-out workbench with pallet forks, since the pallet is in the shape of a rectangular block, in order to make the fork opening of the pallet face the fork of the stacker when it is transported to the stacker, the workers need to make adjustments based on the horizontal or vertical state of the pallet at the bottom of the goods, which results in low efficiency in warehousing. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automated three-dimensional warehouse to solve the technical problem of low efficiency of goods warehousing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide an automated three-dimensional warehouse, including multiple rows of shelves and stacking equipment located between the shelves, and also including:

[0007] There are multiple groups of in-and-out storage mechanisms;

[0008] A conveying mechanism, disposed between the stacking device and the storage entry and exit mechanism and used for conveying goods; and

[0009] A direction adjustment mechanism is arranged between the storage entry and exit mechanism and the conveying mechanism;

[0010] Among them, the in-and-out storage mechanism is used to send goods into the direction adjustment mechanism or take them out from the direction adjustment mechanism; the direction adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the goods laterally or longitudinally, and the direction adjustment mechanism is used to send goods into the conveying mechanism or take them out from the conveying mechanism.

[0011] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the direction adjustment mechanism includes:

[0012] Adjust the conveyor belt; arranged between the end of the in-and-out storage mechanism and the front end of the conveying mechanism; and

[0013] The rotary driving member is arranged below the adjusting conveyor belt, and the rotary driving member is used for driving the adjusting conveyor belt to rotate.

[0014] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the conveying mechanism includes:

[0015] A plurality of longitudinal chain conveyor belts are provided and are located between the corresponding shelves and the direction adjustment mechanism; and

[0016] The transverse roller conveyor is arranged inside each of the longitudinal chain conveyor belts and between adjacent longitudinal chain conveyor belts, and a plurality of driving cylinders for driving the transverse roller conveyors to be lifted and lowered are arranged below each group of the transverse roller conveyors.

[0017] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, at least two rows of the transverse roller conveyors are arranged.

[0018] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the in-and-out storage mechanism includes:

[0019] In and out of the rack, the conveyor belt is set opposite each group;

[0020] A lifting frame is slidably lifted and lowered in the in-and-out storage rack;

[0021] A bidirectional linear guide rail having two sets and arranged on the lifting frame; and

[0022] A fork is arranged on each set of the bidirectional linear guide rails, and the bidirectional linear guide rails are used to drive the fork to move longitudinally.

[0023] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation manner, a barcode camera is provided at a position of the lifting frame facing outward.

[0024] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the adjusting conveyor belt is a chain conveyor belt, and a limiting plate is provided on the side of the adjusting conveyor belt facing the lifting frame, and the height of the limiting plate is higher than the conveying chain of the adjusting conveyor belt.

[0025] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the in-and-out storage mechanism further includes:

[0026] The limit frame is arranged on both sides of the bottom of the in-and-out storage frame, and one end of the limit frame close to the lifting frame is bent to form a longitudinal limit portion and a transverse limit portion, the longitudinal limit portion is located on the side of the transverse limit portion close to the lifting frame, the longitudinal limit portion is used for inserting a longitudinal pallet, and the transverse limit portion is used for inserting a transverse pallet;

[0027] A photoelectric sensor, arranged on the limit frame and used to detect goods in the longitudinal limit portion;

[0028] A photosensitive sensor, disposed on the limit frame and used to detect goods entering the limit frame; and

[0029] A controller, whose signal input end is connected to the photoelectric sensor and the signal output end of the light sensor; the photoelectric sensor outputs a longitudinal signal when detecting goods, and outputs a transverse signal when not detecting goods; the light sensor outputs a storage-in signal when detecting goods, and outputs a vacant signal when not detecting goods; the output end of the controller is connected to the signal input end of the rotating drive member; when the controller receives an vacant signal or receives a transverse signal and a storage-in signal at the same time, the rotating drive member does not start; when the controller receives a longitudinal signal and a storage-in signal at the same time, the controller outputs a rotation signal, and the rotating drive member drives the adjusting conveyor belt to rotate 90° after receiving the rotation signal, and rotates 90° to reset after the goods are transported to the adjusting conveyor belt.

[0030] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, a longitudinal guide frame is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the in-and-out storage rack, and guide plates are provided at the middle position around the bottom surface of each tray, and the longitudinal guide frame is used for inserting the guide plates.

[0031] In combination with the above technical solution, in a possible implementation, the automated high-bay warehouse further includes:

[0032] A height limiting frame, arranged between the conveying mechanism and the direction adjusting mechanism;

[0033] An infrared counter-radiation sensor is arranged on the height-limiting frame, and the infrared counter-radiation sensor outputs an over-height signal when being intercepted by goods;

[0034] A controller, whose input end is connected to the output end of the infrared radiation sensor, and the controller outputs an alarm signal when receiving the ultra-high signal; and

[0035] An alarm device, whose input end is connected to the signal output end of the controller, will sound an alarm when receiving the alarm signal.

[0036] The beneficial effect of the automated stereoscopic warehouse provided by the present invention is that after the in-and-out mechanism sends the goods and pallets into the direction adjustment mechanism, the direction adjustment mechanism rotates the goods and pallets that do not conform to the direction by 90 degrees according to the fork direction of the stacking device, so that when the goods and pallets are transported to the stacking device through the conveying mechanism, the stacking device can directly insert the fork into the pallet, and there is no need for the staff to adjust the direction of the goods and pallets before they enter the in-and-out mechanism, thereby improving the efficiency of goods warehousing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automated high-bay warehouse provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the in-and-out storage mechanism and the direction adjustment mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Part A of the middle part provides a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the direction adjustment mechanism;

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Part B provides a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the barcode camera and pressure sensor;

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Part C of the figure provides a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the limit frame, photoelectric sensor and light sensitive sensor;

[0043] Figure 6 A system block diagram of a photoelectric sensor, a light-sensitive sensor and a controller provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 A system block diagram of a pressure sensor and a controller provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tray and a guide plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig. 9 A system block diagram of an infrared radiation sensor and a controller provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are as follows:

[0048] 1. Shelves;

[0049] 2. Stacking equipment;

[0050] 3. In-and-out storage mechanism; 31. In-and-out storage rack; 32. Lifting frame; 321. Barcode camera; 33. Bidirectional linear guide rail; 34. Fork; 35. Limit frame; 351. Longitudinal limit part; 352. Horizontal limit part; 36. Photoelectric sensor; 37. Photosensitive sensor;

[0051] 4. Conveying mechanism; 41. Longitudinal chain conveyor belt; 42. Transverse roller conveyor;

[0052] 5. Direction adjustment mechanism; 51. Adjust the conveyor belt; 511. Limit plate; 52. Rotary drive member;

[0053] 6. Longitudinal guide frame; 61. Guide plate; 62. Pressure sensor; 63. Spring; 64. Push plate;

[0054] 7. Height limit frame; 71. Infrared radiation sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments, and the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0056] It should be further explained that the drawings and implementation modes of the present invention mainly describe the concept of the present invention. On the basis of this concept, the specific forms and settings of some connection relationships, positional relationships, power mechanisms, power supply systems, hydraulic systems and control systems may not be fully described. However, on the premise that those skilled in the art understand the concept of the present invention, those skilled in the art can implement the above-mentioned specific forms and settings in a well-known manner.

[0057] When an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.

[0058] The directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself. The directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0059] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" may include both "above" and "below". The device may also be positioned in other different ways, and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0060] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, and "several" means one or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0061] The automated high-bay warehouse provided by the present invention is now described.

[0062] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automated stereoscopic warehouse, comprising a plurality of rows of shelves 1 and stacking devices 2 located between the shelves 1, and also comprising an in-and-out mechanism 3, a conveying mechanism 4 and a direction adjustment mechanism 5; the in-and-out mechanism 3 is provided with a plurality of groups; the conveying mechanism 4 is arranged between the stacking device 2 and the in-and-out mechanism 3 and is used to convey goods; the direction adjustment mechanism 5 is arranged between the in-and-out mechanism 3 and the conveying mechanism 4;

[0063] Among them, the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 is used to send goods into the direction adjustment mechanism 5 or take them out from the direction adjustment mechanism 5; the direction adjustment mechanism 5 is used to adjust the goods horizontally or vertically, and the direction adjustment mechanism 5 is used to send goods into the conveying mechanism 4 or take them out from the conveying mechanism 4.

[0064] Compared with the prior art, the automated three-dimensional warehouse provided in this embodiment has a direction adjustment mechanism 5 that, after the in-and-out mechanism 3 sends the goods and pallets into the direction adjustment mechanism 5, the direction adjustment mechanism 5 rotates the goods and pallets that do not conform to the direction by 90° according to the direction of the fork 34 of the stacking device 2, so that when the goods and pallets are transported to the stacking device 2 through the conveying mechanism 4, the stacking device 2 can directly insert the fork 34 into the pallet, eliminating the need for staff to adjust the direction of the goods and pallets before they enter the in-and-out mechanism 3, thereby improving the efficiency of goods warehousing.

[0065] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0066] The direction adjustment mechanism 5 includes an adjustment conveyor belt 51 and a rotating drive member 52; the adjustment conveyor belt 51 is arranged between the end of the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 and the front end of the conveying mechanism 4; the rotating drive member 52 is arranged below the adjustment conveyor belt 51, and the rotating drive member 52 is used to drive the adjustment conveyor belt 51 to rotate.

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotary driving member 52 is a rotary electric cylinder.

[0068] When the staff or AGV robot transports the goods to the entry and exit mechanism 3, if the direction of the pallet at the bottom of the goods conforms to the direction of the fork plate of the stacking device 2, the entry and exit mechanism 3 directly delivers the goods to the adjustment conveyor belt 51, and the adjustment conveyor belt 51 directly transports the goods to the conveying mechanism 4; if the direction of the pallet does not conform to the direction of the fork plate of the stacking device 2, the rotating drive component 52 drives the adjustment conveyor belt 51 to rotate 90° in advance. After the entry and exit mechanism 3 delivers the goods to the adjustment conveyor belt 51, the rotating drive component 52 drives the adjustment conveyor belt 51 to rotate 90° and reset, and the goods can be delivered to the conveying mechanism 4, which improves the efficiency of direction conversion of the goods.

[0069] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0070] The conveying mechanism 4 includes a longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 and a transverse roller conveyor 42; the longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 has multiple groups and is located between the corresponding shelf 1 and the direction adjustment mechanism 5; the transverse roller conveyor 42 is arranged inside each longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 and between adjacent longitudinal chain conveyor belts 41, and a plurality of driving cylinders for driving it to rise and fall are arranged under each group of transverse roller conveyors 42.

[0071] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the stacking device is located on the side of the longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41, and the stacking device moves in the longitudinal direction, so the fork plate of the stacking device is in the transverse direction. When the goods and pallets are sent to the adjustment conveyor belt 51 in the transverse direction, the rotary drive member 52 does not work, and the goods are directly sent to the conveying mechanism 4; when the goods and pallets are sent to the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 in the longitudinal direction, the rotary drive member 52 first drives the adjustment conveyor belt 51 to rotate 90°, and after the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 sends the goods to the adjustment conveyor belt 51, the rotary drive member 52 drives the adjustment conveyor belt 51 to rotate 90° and reset.

[0072] When the goods are delivered to the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 that is directly opposite to the shelf 1 to be placed, the goods are delivered to the longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 and then directly sent backward to the stacking device 2. If the goods are delivered to the in-and-out storage mechanism 3 that is not directly opposite to the shelf 1 to be placed, the goods are conveyed on the longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 to the top of the transverse roller conveyor 42. At this time, the driving cylinder under the transverse roller conveyor 42 drives it to rise and lift the goods to move the goods horizontally to the corresponding longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41, and the driving cylinder then drives the transverse roller conveyor belt to descend; or when there are goods entering and leaving the warehouse on the same longitudinal chain conveyor belt 41 at the same time, the transverse roller conveyor 42 can also realize the giving way function.

[0073] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0074] At least two rows of transverse roller conveyors 42 are provided, which further improves the efficiency of entering and exiting the automated warehouse.

[0075] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0076] The in-and-out storage mechanism 3 includes an in-and-out storage frame 31, a lifting frame 32, a bidirectional linear guide rail 33 and a fork 34; the in-and-out storage frame 31 is arranged opposite to each set of adjustment conveyor belts 51; the lifting frame 32 slides and rises and falls in the in-and-out storage frame 31; the bidirectional linear guide rail 33 has two groups and is arranged on the lifting frame 32; the fork 34 is arranged on each set of the bidirectional linear guide rail 33, and the bidirectional linear guide rail 33 is used to drive the fork 34 to move longitudinally.

[0077] Specifically, in this embodiment, motors, sprockets and chains are arranged on both sides of the in-and-out storage frame 31 , and the two sides of the lifting frame 32 are fixed to corresponding chains to achieve the lifting of the lifting frame 32 .

[0078] The staff or AGV robot delivers the goods to the in-and-out shelf 31, at which time the lifting frame 32 descends, and the bidirectional linear guide 33 drives the fork 34 to insert into the pallet at the bottom of the goods. The lifting frame 32 rises to the height of the adjusting conveyor belt 51, and the bidirectional linear guide 33 then brings the fork 34 and the goods to the upper and lower rear parts of the adjusting conveyor belt 51, and the bidirectional limiting guide drives the fork 34 to reset, and the lifting frame 32 resets, thereby improving the efficiency of delivering the goods on the ground to the adjusting conveyor belt 51.

[0079] like Figure 4 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0080] A barcode camera 321 is provided at the outer side of the lifting frame 32 . The barcode camera 321 can take a barcode picture of each commodity so that the computer system can determine the storage position of the commodity on the shelf 1 according to the barcode.

[0081] like Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0082] The adjusting conveyor belt 51 is a chain conveyor belt. A limiting plate 511 is provided on one side of the adjusting conveyor belt 51 facing the lifting frame 32 . The limiting plate 511 is higher than the conveying chain of the adjusting conveyor belt 51 .

[0083] The setting of the limit plate 511 can prevent the bidirectional linear guide 33 from causing thrust to the chain when driving the fork 34 and the goods to move onto the adjusting conveyor belt 51, thereby improving the safety of the adjusting conveyor belt 51.

[0084] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0085] The in-and-out storage mechanism 3 also includes a limit frame 35, a photoelectric sensor 36, a light-sensitive sensor 37 and a controller; the limit frame 35 is arranged on both sides of the bottom of the in-and-out storage frame 31, and one end of the limit frame 35 close to the lifting frame 32 is bent to form a longitudinal limit portion 351 and a transverse limit portion 352, the longitudinal limit portion 351 is located on the side of the transverse limit portion 352 close to the lifting frame 32, the longitudinal limit portion 351 is used for longitudinal insertion of the pallet, and the transverse limit portion 352 is used for transverse insertion of the pallet; the photoelectric sensor 36 is arranged on the limit frame 35 and is used to detect the goods in the longitudinal limit portion 351; the light-sensitive sensor 37 is arranged on the limit frame 35 and is used to detect the goods entering the limit frame 35.

[0086] refer to Figure 6 , the controller signal input end is connected to the signal output ends of the photoelectric sensor 36 and the photosensor 37; the photoelectric sensor 36 outputs a longitudinal signal when detecting goods, and outputs a transverse signal when not detecting goods; the photosensor 37 outputs a storage signal when detecting goods, and outputs an empty signal when not detecting goods; the controller output end is connected to the signal input end of the rotating drive member 52; when the controller receives an empty signal or receives a transverse signal and a storage signal at the same time, the rotating drive member 52 does not start; when the controller receives a longitudinal signal and a storage signal at the same time, the controller outputs a rotation signal, and the rotating drive member 52 drives the adjusting conveyor belt 51 to rotate 90° after receiving the rotation signal, and rotates 90° to reset after the goods are transported to the adjusting conveyor belt 51.

[0087] The staff or AGV robot delivers the goods and pallets to the in-and-out storage rack 31, and the pallets are inserted into the longitudinal limit part 351 and the transverse limit part 352. The light-sensitive sensor 37 can determine whether there are goods in the in-and-out storage rack 31, and the photoelectric sensor 36 can determine whether the pallet enters horizontally or vertically, so that the controller controls the rotating drive part 52, thereby improving the degree of automation in identifying and adjusting the direction of the goods and pallets.

[0088] like Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0089] A longitudinal guide frame 6 is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the in-and-out storage rack 31, and a guide plate 61 is provided at the middle position around the bottom surface of each tray, and the longitudinal guide frame 6 is inserted into the guide plate 61. The longitudinal guide frame 6 can guide the tray through the guide plate 61.

[0090] refer to Figure 8The y socket in the figure is the fork plate insertion port of the stacking device 2, and the x socket and y socket in the figure can both be the insertion ports of the fork 34 in the in-and-out storage mechanism 3.

[0091] Furthermore, a pressure sensor 62 is provided at one end of the longitudinal guide frame 6 close to the lifting frame 32 , a spring 63 is provided on the pressure sensor 62 , and a push plate 64 is fixed to one end of the spring 63 facing the cargo.

[0092] When the pallet is inserted into the lateral limit portion 352, the push plate 64 is not pushed by the pallet and the spring 63 is not compressed; when the pallet is inserted into the longitudinal limit portion 351, the pallet pushes the push plate 64, the spring 63 is compressed, and the pressure sensor 62 is subjected to pressure to output a pressure signal. The output end of the pressure sensor 62 is connected to the input end of the controller. The controller outputs a rotation signal when it receives a pressure signal alone, receives a longitudinal signal and a storage signal at the same time, and receives a pressure signal, a longitudinal signal and a storage signal at the same time. This can avoid operational failures caused by failure of a sensor and improve the operational stability of the automated warehouse.

[0093] like Figure 2 and Fig. 9 As shown, the present invention provides a specific implementation method based on the above implementation method as follows:

[0094] The automated high-bay warehouse also includes a height-limiting frame 7, an infrared counter-radiation sensor 71 and an alarm; the height-limiting frame 7 is arranged between the conveying mechanism 4 and the direction adjustment mechanism 5; the infrared counter-radiation sensor 71 is arranged on the height-limiting frame 7, and the infrared counter-radiation sensor 71 outputs an over-height signal when intercepted by goods; the input end of the controller is connected to the output end of the infrared counter-radiation sensor 71, and the controller outputs an alarm signal when receiving the over-height signal; the input end of the alarm is connected to the signal output end of the controller, and the alarm sounds an alarm when receiving the alarm signal.

[0095] The infrared radiation sensor 71 can limit the height of the goods. If the height of the goods exceeds the limit, the alarm will sound an alarm, further improving the automation level of the stereoscopic warehouse.

[0096] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0097] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0098] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​of the parts and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the application. Meanwhile, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. The technology, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be considered as a part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once a certain item is defined in an accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

Claims

1. An automated high-bay warehouse, comprising a plurality of rows of shelves (1) and stacking equipment (2) located between the shelves (1), characterized in that: Also includes: The in-and-out storage mechanism (3) is provided with multiple groups; a conveying mechanism (4), arranged between the stacking device (2) and the storage entry and exit mechanism (3) and used for conveying goods; and A direction adjustment mechanism (5) is arranged between the in-and-out storage mechanism (3) and the conveying mechanism (4); The in-and-out storage mechanism (3) is used to deliver goods into the direction adjustment mechanism (5) or to take goods out of the direction adjustment mechanism (5); the direction adjustment mechanism (5) is used to adjust the goods horizontally or vertically, and the direction adjustment mechanism (5) is used to deliver goods into the conveying mechanism (4) or to take goods out of the conveying mechanism (4); The direction adjustment mechanism (5) comprises: An adjusting conveyor belt (51) is arranged between the end of the storage entry and exit mechanism (3) and the front end of the conveying mechanism (4); and A rotating driving member (52) is arranged below the adjusting conveyor belt (51), and the rotating driving member (52) is used to drive the adjusting conveyor belt (51) to rotate; The in-and-out storage mechanism (3) comprises: An in-and-out storage rack (31) is arranged opposite to each set of the adjustment conveyor belts (51); A lifting frame (32) is slidably lifted and lowered in the in-and-out storage frame (31); A bidirectional linear guide rail (33), having two groups and arranged on the lifting frame (32); and A cargo fork (34) is arranged on each set of the bidirectional linear guide rails (33), and the bidirectional linear guide rails (33) are used to drive the cargo fork (34) to move longitudinally; The in-and-out storage mechanism (3) further includes: A limit frame (35) is arranged on both sides of the bottom of the in-and-out storage frame (31); one end of the limit frame (35) close to the lifting frame (32) is bent to form a longitudinal limit portion (351) and a transverse limit portion (352); the longitudinal limit portion (351) is located on a side of the transverse limit portion (352) close to the lifting frame (32); the longitudinal limit portion (351) is used for longitudinal insertion of a pallet; and the transverse limit portion (352) is used for transverse insertion of a pallet; A photoelectric sensor (36) is arranged on the limiting frame (35) and is used to detect goods in the longitudinal limiting portion (351); a photosensitive sensor (37), arranged on the limiting frame (35) and used to detect goods entering the limiting frame (35); and A controller, wherein a signal input end thereof is connected to the signal output ends of the photoelectric sensor (36) and the light sensor (37); the photoelectric sensor (36) outputs a longitudinal signal when detecting goods, and outputs a transverse signal when not detecting goods; the light sensor (37) outputs a storage entry signal when detecting goods, and outputs an empty signal when not detecting goods; the output end of the controller is connected to the signal input end of the rotary drive member (52); when the controller receives an empty signal or receives a transverse signal and a storage entry signal at the same time, the rotary drive member (52) is not started; when the controller receives a longitudinal signal and a storage entry signal at the same time, the controller outputs a rotation signal, and the rotary drive member (52) drives the adjusting conveyor belt (51) to rotate 90° after receiving the rotation signal, and rotates 90° to reset after the goods are transported to the adjusting conveyor belt (51).

2. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (4) comprises: A plurality of longitudinal chain conveyor belts (41) are located between the corresponding shelves (1) and the direction adjustment mechanism (5); and The transverse roller conveyor (42) is arranged inside each of the longitudinal chain conveyor belts (41) and between adjacent longitudinal chain conveyor belts (41), and a plurality of drive cylinders for driving the transverse roller conveyor (42) to be lifted or lowered are arranged below each group of the transverse roller conveyors (42).

3. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transverse roller conveyors (42) are arranged in at least two rows.

4. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: A barcode camera (321) is arranged at a position facing outward of the lifting frame (32).

5. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting conveyor belt (51) is a chain conveyor belt, and a limiting plate (511) is provided on one side of the adjusting conveyor belt (51) facing the lifting frame (32), wherein the limiting plate (511) is higher than the conveying chain of the adjusting conveyor belt (51).

6. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: A longitudinal guide frame (6) is provided at the middle position of the bottom of the in-and-out storage rack (31), and a guide plate (61) is provided at the middle position around the bottom surface of each tray, and the longitudinal guide frame (6) is used for the guide plate (61) to be inserted.

7. The automated high-bay warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A height limiting frame (7) is arranged between the conveying mechanism (4) and the direction adjustment mechanism (5); An infrared counter-radiation sensor (71) is arranged on the height-limiting frame (7), and the infrared counter-radiation sensor (71) outputs an overheight signal when being intercepted by goods; A controller, the input end of which is connected to the output end of the infrared radiation sensor (71), and the controller outputs an alarm signal when receiving the ultra-high signal; as well as An alarm device, whose input end is connected to the signal output end of the controller, will sound an alarm when receiving the alarm signal.

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