A cage automatic loading and unloading system and method

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of logistics transportation, in particular to a cage car automatic loading and unloading system and method. The cage car automatic loading and unloading system comprises a cage car, a carrier, a step conveyor, a buffer conveyor, a loading mechanism and an unloading mechanism. The carrier can be placed in the cage car. The step conveyor is installed on the loading vehicle. The step conveyor can be connected with the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism through the buffer conveyor. The loading mechanism is used for loading the carrier into the cage car and loading into the loading vehicle. The unloading mechanism is used for unloading the cage car from the loading vehicle and unloading the carrier. The cage car is used for placing the carrier. The step conveyor is used for step moving to convey the cage car. The buffer conveyor is used for conveying the cage car. The loading mechanism is used for loading the carrier into the cage car and loading into the loading vehicle. The unloading mechanism is used for unloading the cage car from the loading vehicle and unloading the carrier. The loading mechanism or the unloading mechanism is connected according to the requirement, so as to facilitate the loading and unloading of the cage car.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics transportation technology, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading system and method for cage cars. Background Technology

[0002] Cage carts, as standard transport tools for reusable containers, are widely used in factory areas and short-distance distribution. Traditional container transport either involves manual loading and unloading of cage carts or palletized stacking. Traditional container storage and transport suffers from the following problems: First, stacking cannot be too high; if the lower carrier is overloaded, goods are easily crushed. Second, excessively high stacking leads to poor transport stability, requiring additional wrapping and unwrapping operations. Third, traditional transport involves secondary picking and handling upon arrival at the destination, and palletized picking is inconvenient.

[0003] Chinese invention patent application CN105836462B discloses an automatic loading and unloading device, including a fabric placement platform, a loading platform, and a fabric storage area; it also includes a flipping device and a fabric transfer device. The fabric transfer device includes a mounting plate and a first suction cup. All the first suction cups are connected to a first vacuum pump device through air pipes. The flipping device includes a rotating rod and a driving cylinder. The rotating rod is in the shape of a "7". The corner is hinged to the connecting part of the loading platform. The first crank arm is located above the loading platform, and the second crank arm is located below the loading platform. The end of the first crank arm is equipped with a second suction cup through a universal joint. The second suction cup is connected to a second vacuum pump device through an air pipe. The end of the second crank arm is connected to the telescopic rod of the driving cylinder.

[0004] The aforementioned automatic loading and unloading device can automatically place fabric on the template and remove and recycle the sewn fabric, improving work efficiency. The fabric transfer device is suitable for transferring fabrics of different sizes. However, the aforementioned automatic loading and unloading device is complex and expensive due to the fabric transfer device including a mounting plate and first suction cups, all of which are connected to a first vacuum pump via air pipes. The flipping device includes a rotating rod and a drive cylinder, with the rotating rod in a "7" shape. This results in high costs during carrier handling. While the aforementioned automatic loading and unloading device can also automatically load and unload carriers requiring transfer using a cage cart, the unit cost is too high and the efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic loading and unloading system and method for cage cars. The automatic loading and unloading system for cage cars realizes the automatic loading and unloading of standard carrier goods, making the loading and unloading of carriers more efficient and more automated, and realizing the automatic loading and unloading of standard container cage cars, reducing the labor intensity of manual loading and unloading.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic loading and unloading system for cage cars includes a cage car, a carrier, a stepping conveyor, a buffer conveyor, a loading mechanism, and an unloading mechanism. The carrier can be placed in the cage car, and the stepping conveyor is installed on the loading vehicle. The stepping conveyor can be connected to the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism respectively through the buffer conveyor. The loading mechanism is used to load the carrier into the cage car and load it into the loading vehicle. The unloading mechanism is used to unload the cage car from the loading vehicle and unload the carrier.

[0008] Furthermore, the cage car is equipped with a push-out device, the two ends of which are hinged to the cage car.

[0009] Furthermore, the ejection device includes a first positioning block, an ejection block, a connecting rod, and a second positioning block. Both ends of the first and second positioning blocks are hinged to the cage car. The ejection block and the first positioning block are fixedly connected. The ejection block is located on one side of the cage car. The first and second positioning blocks are connected by a connecting rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the first positioning card block and the second positioning card block are configured on the corresponding vehicle.

[0011] Furthermore, the loading mechanism includes a first elevator, a first material conveyor, a first cage car conveyor, and a first push rod assembly. The first cage car conveyor is used to transport the cage car to the first elevator, the first elevator is used to lift the cage car loading vehicle, and the first elevator is used to transport the cage car to the buffer conveyor. The first material conveyor is used to transport the vehicle, and the first push rod assembly is used to push the vehicle into the cage car.

[0012] Furthermore, the first push rod assembly includes a first spring telescopic rod, a first electric push rod, and a rotating device. One end of the rotating device is installed on the first elevator, and the other end of the rotating device is fixedly connected to the first electric push rod. The first spring telescopic rod is installed on the first electric push rod. The first spring telescopic rod is used to push the ejector block inward, and the first electric push rod is used to push the carrier into the cage car.

[0013] Furthermore, the unloading mechanism includes a second elevator, a second material conveyor, a second cage car conveyor, and a second push rod assembly. The second cage car conveyor is used to transport cage cars, the second elevator is used to lift and lower the cage car unloading vehicle, and the second elevator is used to transport the cage car to the second cage car conveyor. The second material conveyor is used to transport the vehicle, and the second push rod assembly is used to push the vehicle placed in the cage car into the second material conveyor.

[0014] Furthermore, the second push rod assembly includes a second spring telescopic rod and a second electric push rod. The second spring telescopic rod is mounted on the second electric push rod. The second spring telescopic rod is used to push the ejector block inward, and the second electric push rod is used to push the carrier out of the cage car.

[0015] Furthermore, the system includes a controller, and the stepper conveyor, buffer conveyor, loading mechanism, and unloading mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0016] Secondly, the present invention also provides an automatic loading and unloading method for cage cars, which includes the following steps:

[0017] S1: Configure a loading vehicle and install the stepping conveyor on the loading vehicle. The loading vehicle should be able to accommodate fully loaded cage cars stacked on the stepping conveyor, and the height of the loading vehicle should be compatible with the cage cars.

[0018] S2: The mobile loader arrives at the loading location, establishes a connection between the stepping conveyor and the buffer conveyor, and establishes a connection between the buffer conveyor and the loading mechanism;

[0019] S3: Activate the loading mechanism, buffer conveyor, and stepping conveyor. The cage car, fully loaded with the vehicle, enters the buffer conveyor through the loading mechanism. The buffer conveyor transports the cage car, fully loaded with the vehicle, to the stepping conveyor. The stepping conveyor moves forward one cage car position until loading is complete.

[0020] S4: The mobile loader arrives at the unloading location, establishes a connection between the stepping conveyor and the buffer conveyor, and establishes a connection between the buffer conveyor and the unloading mechanism;

[0021] S5: Activate the loading mechanism, buffer conveyor, and stepping conveyor. The cage car, fully loaded with vehicles, is conveyed to the buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor then conveys the cage car, fully loaded with vehicles, to the unloading mechanism. The unloading mechanism unloads the vehicles from the cage car until unloading is complete.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this invention: This invention discloses an automatic loading and unloading system for cage cars, comprising a cage car, a carrier, a stepping conveyor, a buffer conveyor, a loading mechanism, and an unloading mechanism. The carrier can be placed in the cage car, and the stepping conveyor is installed in the loading vehicle. The stepping conveyor can be connected to the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism respectively through the buffer conveyor. The loading mechanism is used to load the carrier into the cage car and then into the loading vehicle. The unloading mechanism is used to unload the cage car from the loading vehicle and then remove the carrier. The cage car is used to place the carrier, the stepping conveyor is used to move and transport the cage car step by step, the buffer conveyor is used to transport the cage car, the loading mechanism is used to load the carrier into the cage car and then into the loading vehicle, and the unloading mechanism is used to unload the cage car from the loading vehicle and then remove the carrier. By selecting a suitable loading vehicle, the stepping conveyor is installed in the loading vehicle and docked with the loading mechanism or the unloading mechanism as needed, facilitating the loading and unloading of the cage car. Meanwhile, based on the above-mentioned automatic loading and unloading system for cage cars, the present invention also provides an automatic loading and unloading method for cage cars, which realizes the automatic loading and unloading of standard carrier goods in cage cars, making the loading and unloading of carriers in cage cars more efficient and more automated, and realizing the automatic loading and unloading of standard container cage cars, reducing the labor intensity of manual loading and unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the loading mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading mechanism of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cage car of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the ejection device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first push rod assembly of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Cage car, 11-Ejection device, 111-First positioning block, 112-Ejection block, 113-Connecting rod, 114-Second positioning block, 2-Carrier, 3-Stepping conveyor, 4-Buffer conveyor, 5-Loading mechanism, 51-First elevator, 52-First material conveyor, 53-First cage car conveyor, 54-First push rod assembly, 541-First spring telescopic rod, 542-First electric push rod, 543-Rotating device, 6-Unloading mechanism, 61-Second elevator, 62-Second material conveyor, 63-Second cage car conveyor, 64-Second push rod assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0031] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also mean including the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0032] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. The meaning of such spatial relative terms includes different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, then an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0034] Example 1:

[0035] like Figures 1-6 As shown in this embodiment, an automatic loading and unloading system for cage cars includes a cage car 1, a carrier 2, a stepping conveyor 3, a buffer conveyor 4, a loading mechanism 5, and an unloading mechanism 6. The carrier 2 can be placed in the cage car 1, and the stepping conveyor 3 is installed in the loading vehicle. The stepping conveyor 3 can be connected to the loading mechanism 5 and the unloading mechanism 6 respectively through the buffer conveyor 4. The loading mechanism 5 is used to load the carrier 2 into the cage car 1 and into the loading vehicle, and the unloading mechanism 6 is used to unload the cage car 1 from the loading vehicle and remove the carrier 2. In actual use, the cage car 1 is used to place the carrier 2, the stepping conveyor 3 is used to move and transport the cage car 1 step by step, the buffer conveyor 4 is used to transport the cage car 1, the loading mechanism 5 is used to load the carrier 2 into the cage car 1 and into the loading vehicle, and the unloading mechanism 6 is used to unload the cage car 1 from the loading vehicle and remove the carrier 2. By selecting a suitable loading vehicle, the stepping conveyor 3 is installed in the loading vehicle and docked with the loading mechanism 5 or the unloading mechanism 6 as needed to facilitate the loading and unloading of the cage car 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the cage car 1 is equipped with a push-out device 11, the two ends of which are hinged to the cage car 1. In actual use, the push-out device 11 is used to restrict the carrier 2, facilitating the placement of the carrier 2, and at the same time, it facilitates the push-out of the carrier 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, the ejection device 11 includes a first positioning block 111, an ejection block 112, a connecting rod 113, and a second positioning block 114. Both ends of the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 are hinged to the cage trolley 1. The ejection block 112 and the first positioning block 111 are fixedly connected. The ejection block 112 is located on one side of the cage trolley 1. The first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 are connected by the connecting rod 113. In actual use, the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 are used for the stable placement of the carrier 2. The ejection block 112 is used to drive the first positioning block 111 to move upward. While the first positioning block 111 moves upward, the connecting rod 113 drives the second positioning block 114 to move, facilitating the placement and ejection of the carrier 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 are configured corresponding to the carrier 2. In actual use, the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 facilitate the stable placement of the carrier 2 and facilitate the ejection of the carrier 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, the loading mechanism 5 includes a first elevator 51, a first material conveyor 52, a first cage car conveyor 53, and a first push rod assembly 54. The first cage car conveyor 53 is used to transport the cage car 1 to the first elevator 51. The first elevator 51 is used to lift the cage car 1 to load the carrier 2, and the first elevator 51 is used to transport the cage car 1 to the buffer conveyor 4. The first material conveyor 52 is used to transport the carrier 2, and the first push rod assembly 54 is used to push the carrier 2 into the cage car 1. In actual use, the empty cage car 1 is transported to the first elevator 51 by the first cage car 1 conveyor. The first elevator 51 lifts the empty cage car 1 to the loading position. The first material conveyor 52 transports the carrier 2 and pushes the carrier 2 onto the cage car 1 by the first push rod assembly 54. After the cage car 1 is loaded, the first elevator 51 descends, and the cage car 1 enters the buffer conveyor 4 for subsequent transport.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first push rod assembly 54 includes a first spring telescopic rod 541, a first electric push rod 542, and a rotating device 543. One end of the rotating device 543 is installed on the first elevator 51, and the other end of the rotating device 543 is fixedly connected to the first electric push rod 542. The first spring telescopic rod 541 is installed on the first electric push rod 542. The first spring telescopic rod 541 is used to push the ejector block 112 inward, and the first electric push rod 542 is used to push the carrier 2 into the cage car 1. In actual use, when the first electric push rod 542 moves forward, it drives the first spring telescopic rod 541 to move forward. The first spring telescopic rod 541 first contacts the ejector block 112, pushing the ejector block 112 to rotate inward. At the same time, the first spring telescopic rod 541 retracts inward. At this time, the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114 unfold, which facilitates the placement of the carrier 2. The second electric push rod pushes the carrier 2 into the space between the first positioning block 111 and the second positioning block 114.

[0041] In this embodiment, the unloading mechanism 6 includes a second elevator 61, a second material conveyor 62, a second cage car conveyor 63, and a second pusher assembly 64. The second cage car conveyor 63 is used to transport the cage car 1, the second elevator 61 is used to lift the cage car 1 to unload the carrier 2, and the second elevator 61 is used to transport the cage car 1 to the second cage car conveyor 63. The second material conveyor 62 is used to transport the carrier 2, and the second pusher assembly 64 is used to push the carrier 2 placed in the cage car 1 into the second material conveyor 62. In actual use, when the cage car 1 is full of carrier 2 and needs to be unloaded, the cage car 1 full of carrier 2 is transported to the second elevator 61. The second elevator 61 lifts the cage car 1 full of carrier 2 to the unloading position, and the carrier 2 is pushed into the second material conveyor 62 by the second pusher assembly 64. After unloading, the cage car 1 is output through the second cage car conveyor 63.

[0042] In this embodiment, the second push rod assembly 64 includes a second spring telescopic rod and a second electric push rod. The second spring telescopic rod is mounted on the second electric push rod and is used to push the ejector block 112 inward. The second electric push rod is used to push the carrier 2 out of the cage car 1. In actual use, when the second electric push rod moves forward, it drives the second spring telescopic rod to move forward. The second spring telescopic rod first contacts the ejector block 112, pushing the ejector block 112 to rotate inward. At the same time, the second spring telescopic rod retracts inward, at which point the carrier 2 is ejected, and the second electric push rod pushes the carrier 2 to fall into the second material conveyor 62.

[0043] In this embodiment, a controller is included, and the stepper conveyor 3, buffer conveyor 4, loading mechanism 5, and unloading mechanism 6 are all electrically connected to the controller. In actual use, the controller is used to control the opening and closing of the stepper conveyor 3, buffer conveyor 4, loading mechanism 5, and unloading mechanism 6, and to control the conveying direction of the conveyor-type devices.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the present invention provides an automatic loading and unloading method for cage cars, comprising the following steps:

[0046] S1: Configure a loading vehicle and install the stepping conveyor on the loading vehicle. The loading vehicle should be able to accommodate fully loaded cage cars stacked on the stepping conveyor, and the height of the loading vehicle should be compatible with the cage cars.

[0047] S2: The mobile loader arrives at the loading location, establishes a connection between the stepping conveyor and the buffer conveyor, and establishes a connection between the buffer conveyor and the loading mechanism;

[0048] S3: Activate the loading mechanism, buffer conveyor, and stepping conveyor. The cage car, fully loaded with the vehicle, enters the buffer conveyor through the loading mechanism. The buffer conveyor transports the cage car, fully loaded with the vehicle, to the stepping conveyor. The stepping conveyor moves forward one cage car position until loading is complete.

[0049] S4: The mobile loader arrives at the unloading location, establishes a connection between the stepping conveyor and the buffer conveyor, and establishes a connection between the buffer conveyor and the unloading mechanism;

[0050] S5: Activate the loading mechanism, buffer conveyor, and stepping conveyor. The cage car, fully loaded with vehicles, is conveyed to the buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor then conveys the cage car, fully loaded with vehicles, to the unloading mechanism. The unloading mechanism unloads the vehicles from the cage car until unloading is complete.

[0051] In actual use, a suitable loading vehicle needs to be selected first, and the stepping conveyor 3 needs to be installed on the loading vehicle. Then, the loading mechanism 5 or the unloading mechanism 6 is selected according to the requirements. When loading is required, the loading mechanism 5 needs to be connected first. The cage car 1 filled with the carrier 2 enters the buffer conveyor 4 through the loading mechanism 5. The buffer conveyor 4 transports the cage car 1 filled with the carrier 2 to the stepping conveyor 3. The stepping conveyor 3 moves forward one cage car 1 position until loading is completed. Then, the cage car 1 is transported to the unloading position through the loading vehicle. At this time, unloading is required. The unloading mechanism 6 is then connected. The cage car 1 filled with the carrier 2 is stepped onto the buffer conveyor 4. The buffer conveyor 4 transports the cage car 1 filled with the carrier 2 to the unloading mechanism 6. The unloading mechanism 6 unloads the carrier 2 from the cage car 1 until unloading is completed.

[0052] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention. Technical aspects, shapes, and structures not described in detail in this invention are all well-known technologies.

[0053] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of the present invention. In addition, other implementations are also included. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cage automatic handling system characterized by: The cage vehicle (1), the carrier (2), the step conveyor (3), the buffer conveyor (4), the loading mechanism (5) and the unloading mechanism (6), the carrier (2) can be placed in the cage vehicle (1), the step conveyor (3) is installed on the loading vehicle, the step conveyor (3) can be connected with the loading mechanism (5) and the unloading mechanism (6) through the buffer conveyor (4), the loading mechanism (5) is used for loading the carrier (2) into the cage vehicle (1) and loading into the loading vehicle, and the unloading mechanism (6) is used for unloading the cage vehicle (1) from the loading vehicle and unloading the carrier (2); The cage vehicle (1) is provided with an ejection device (11), and the two ends of the ejection device (11) are hinged to the cage vehicle (1); The ejection device (11) comprises a first positioning clamping block (111), an ejection block (112), a connecting rod (113) and a second positioning clamping block (114), the two ends of the first positioning clamping block (111) and the second positioning clamping block (114) are hinged to the cage vehicle (1), the ejection block (112) is fixedly connected with the first positioning clamping block (111), the ejection block (112) is located on one side of the cage vehicle (1), and the first positioning clamping block (111) and the second positioning clamping block (114) are connected through the connecting rod (113); The first positioning clamping block (111) and the second positioning clamping block (114) are arranged correspondingly to the carrier (2); The loading mechanism (5) comprises a first elevator (51), a first material conveyor (52), a first cage vehicle conveyor (53) and a first push rod assembly (54), the first cage vehicle conveyor (53) is used for conveying the cage vehicle (1) to the first elevator (51), the first elevator (51) is used for lifting the cage vehicle (1) to load the carrier (2), and the first elevator (51) is used for conveying the cage vehicle (1) to the buffer conveyor (4), the first material conveyor (52) is used for conveying the carrier (2), and the first push rod assembly (54) is used for pushing the carrier (2) into the cage vehicle (1); The first push rod assembly (54) comprises a first spring telescopic rod (541), a first electric push rod (542) and a rotating device (543), one end of the rotating device (543) is installed on the first elevator (51), the other end of the rotating device (543) is fixedly connected with the first electric push rod (542), the first spring telescopic rod (541) is installed on the first electric push rod (542), the first spring telescopic rod (541) is used for pushing the ejection block (112) to move inward, and the first electric push rod (542) is used for pushing the carrier (2) into the cage vehicle (1).

2. An automatic cage loading and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism (6) comprises a second elevator (61), a second material conveyor (62), a second cage conveyor (63) for conveying the cage (1), the second elevator (61) for lifting the cage (1) unloading carrier (2), and the second elevator (61) for conveying the cage (1) to the second cage conveyor (63), the second material conveyor (62) for conveying the carrier (2), and the second push rod assembly (64) for pushing the carrier (2) placed in the cage (1) into the second material conveyor (62).

3. A cage automatic handling system according to claim 2, wherein: The second push rod assembly (64) comprises a second spring telescopic rod and a second electric push rod, the second spring telescopic rod is installed on the second electric push rod, the second spring telescopic rod is used to push the ejector block (112) to move inward, and the second electric push rod is used to push the carrier (2) out of the cage (1).

4. An automatic cage loading and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller is electrically connected with the step conveyor (3), the buffer conveyor (4), the loading mechanism (5) and the unloading mechanism (6).

5. An automated loading and unloading method using the cage car automated loading and unloading system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: S1: configure the loading vehicle, and install the step conveyor on the loading vehicle, the loading vehicle can accommodate the full cage stacked on the step conveyor, and the height of the loading vehicle needs to be matched with the cage; S2: move the loading vehicle to the loading position, connect the step conveyor with the buffer conveyor, and connect the buffer conveyor with the loading mechanism; S3: start the loading mechanism, the buffer conveyor and the step conveyor, the cage full of carriers enters the buffer conveyor through the loading mechanism, the buffer conveyor conveys the cage full of carriers to the step conveyor, the step conveyor moves one cage position forward until the loading is completed; S4: move the loading vehicle to the unloading position, connect the step conveyor with the buffer conveyor, and connect the buffer conveyor with the unloading mechanism; S5: start the loading mechanism, the buffer conveyor and the step conveyor, the cage full of carriers is conveyed to the buffer conveyor, the buffer conveyor conveys the cage full of carriers to the unloading mechanism, the unloading mechanism unloads the carriers on the cage until the unloading is completed.

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