A high-flow-efficiency adhesive tape storage

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of logistics, and more particularly to a high-flow-efficiency adhesive tape storage, comprising a warehouse-in conveying system, a stereoscopic warehouse for storing adhesive tapes and a controller; the controller is provided with a memory, the memory stores more than two adhesive tape information and a storage location corresponding to the adhesive tape information one by one, the storage location is a physical location provided on the stereoscopic warehouse and used for storing adhesive tapes; the controller is configured to, after the weighing device and the label printing device generate a label with adhesive tape information, control the label attaching device to attach the label to the surface of the adhesive tape, and control the moving table to move the adhesive tape to the storage location of the stereoscopic warehouse. The present application realizes the automatic and accurate warehousing, storage and delivery of adhesive tapes, so that the adhesive tapes can be accurately and reasonably arranged for warehousing and storage, and the logistics management and flow efficiency are improved.

Description

[0001] This case is a divisional application of the patent application with application number 2021110621516, application date 2021-09-10, and title "An Intelligent Tape Storage". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of logistics technology, and in particular to a tape storage system with high turnover efficiency. Background Technology

[0003] After production and packaging, adhesive tape is generally cylindrical. Currently, the production and storage areas for finished adhesive tape are often far apart, making long-distance transport difficult if manual storage is used. Furthermore, the quality of stored finished adhesive tape varies due to specifications and production errors. Existing outbound systems use random or nearest-location allocation, leading to chaotic outbound processes and failing to achieve consistency between inbound and outbound operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an intelligent tape storage system that can realize the automated outbound, storage and inbound processes of tape.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A smart tape storage system is provided, including an inbound conveying system, an automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) for storing tapes, and a controller. The controller is equipped with a memory that stores information on two or more tapes and storage locations that correspond one-to-one with the tape information. The storage locations are physical locations on the AS / RS for storing tapes.

[0007] The inbound conveying system includes a weighing device, a label printing device, and a label affixing device, which are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction and electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] The labeling equipment is connected to the automated warehouse via a mobile platform that is electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] The controller is configured to generate a label with tape information based on the weighing device and the label printing device, then attach the label to the tape surface using the label attaching device, and control the moving stage to move the tape to the storage location of the automated warehouse.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0011] This invention provides an intelligent tape storage system. By electrically connecting the controller with the weighing equipment, label printing equipment, and label affixing equipment of the inbound conveying system, information interconnection is achieved between the automated warehouse and the inbound conveying system. This allows the controller to obtain tape information through the weighing equipment and control the moving platform to move the tape to the corresponding storage location in the automated warehouse based on the tape information. This enables automated and precise inbound, storage, and outbound of tape, thereby accurately and rationally arranging tape for inbound storage and improving logistics management and circulation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent tape storage system according to the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart tape storage conveying platform according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile platform for intelligent tape storage according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of an intelligent tape storage rack according to the present invention;

[0016] Label Explanation:

[0017] 1. Inbound conveyor system; 11. Weighing equipment; 12. Label printing equipment; 13. Labeling equipment; 2. Adhesive tape; 3. Automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS); 31. Shelving; 32. Feeding track; 33. Moving platform; 4. Fixed conveyor; 5. Turntable conveyor; 6. Circular shuttle system; 61. Circular track; 62. Wheeled conveyor; 611. First track; 612. Second track; 7. Conveying platform; 71. Support frame; 72. Conveyor chain; 73. Chain plate; 731. Metal cross plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of the present invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0019] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 A smart tape storage system is provided, including an inbound conveying system, an automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) for storing tapes, and a controller. The controller is equipped with a memory that stores information on two or more tapes and storage locations that correspond one-to-one with the tape information. The storage locations are physical locations on the AS / RS for storing tapes.

[0020] The inbound conveying system includes a weighing device, a label printing device, and a label affixing device, which are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction and electrically connected to the controller.

[0021] The labeling equipment is connected to the automated warehouse via a mobile platform that is electrically connected to the controller.

[0022] The controller is configured to generate a label with tape information based on the weighing device and the label printing device, then attach the label to the tape surface using the label attaching device, and control the moving stage to move the tape to the storage location of the automated warehouse.

[0023] As can be seen from the above description, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The intelligent tape storage provided by the present invention achieves information interconnection between the automated warehouse and the inbound conveying system by electrically connecting the controller with the weighing equipment, label printing equipment, and label affixing equipment of the inbound conveying system. This allows the controller to obtain tape information through the weighing equipment and control the moving platform to move the tape to the corresponding storage location in the automated warehouse based on the tape information. This enables automated and precise inbound, storage, and outbound processing of tape, thereby allowing for accurate and rational arrangement of tape storage and improving logistics management and circulation efficiency.

[0024] Furthermore, the automated warehouse includes multiple racks arranged side by side, with aisles formed between adjacent racks and feeding tracks provided on the aisles. The moving platform is a stacker crane, which travels on the feeding tracks.

[0025] The labeling equipment and the automated storage and retrieval system are connected in sequence by a fixed conveyor, a rotary conveyor, and a circular shuttle system; the circular shuttle system is located close to the automated storage and retrieval system.

[0026] The circular shuttle system includes a circular track and multiple wheeled conveyor platforms respectively arranged on the circular track; the circular track consists of a first track with semi-circular ends and a second track with a straight middle section; the second track is directly opposite the shelves of the automated warehouse and is perpendicular to the feeding track; the connection point between the second track and the first track at the end of the circular track away from the automated warehouse is a transfer station, and the turntable conveyor platform is arranged opposite to the transfer station.

[0027] As described above, by setting up a circular track for the circular shuttle system, the automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) and fixed conveyor platforms can be respectively positioned on both sides of the circular track. Since the second track is directly opposite the multiple rows of shelves in the AS / RS, multiple wheeled conveyor platforms loaded with conveyor belts can be simultaneously distributed to multiple feed tracks during inbound operations. At this time, the controller controls the stacker crane on the feed tracks to transfer the conveyor belts loaded on the wheeled conveyor platforms to their storage locations in the AS / RS. The allocation and coordination of fixed conveyor platforms, rotary conveyor platforms, and the circular shuttle system significantly reduces turnover space and storage area.

[0028] Furthermore, the weighing device, label printing device, and label affixing device are respectively mounted on the fixed conveyor platform.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, after the tape is transferred out of the production workshop, it is sent to a fixed conveyor. The fixed conveyor is equipped with a weighing device, a label printing device, and a label affixing device at one end near the production workshop. This allows the tape information to be obtained by the weighing device before the tape is transported, and the tape information to be affixed to the tape body by the label printing device and the label affixing device, thus facilitating subsequent warehousing operations.

[0030] Furthermore, the fixed conveyor, the rotary conveyor, and the wheel conveyor are all chain conveyors.

[0031] The fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor, and wheeled conveyor are all equipped with chain plates on their upper surfaces for placing the conveyor belts to be conveyed. The lower surface of the chain plate is connected to the conveyor chain, and the upper surface of the chain plate is V-shaped.

[0032] As can be seen from the above description, the overall structure of the tape is cylindrical, and the upper end face of the chain plate is V-shaped, which can form a limiting space to accommodate the tape, thereby making it less likely for the tape to fall off the fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor or wheeled conveyor during the conveying process.

[0033] Furthermore, the conveying direction of the wheel-type conveyor is towards the automated warehouse, and the conveying direction of the wheel-type conveyor is parallel to the extension direction of the feeding track.

[0034] As can be seen from the above description, the conveying direction of the wheeled conveyor is towards the automated warehouse. When the stacker crane of the automated warehouse arrives in front of the wheeled conveyor, the wheeled conveyor is driven. At this time, the conveyor belt on the wheeled conveyor moves towards the stacker crane, and the stacker crane can smoothly transfer the conveyor belt through a forklift.

[0035] Furthermore, when the wheel-type conveyor moves to a position on the same extension line as the feeding track, the distance between the wheel-type conveyor and the feeding track ranges from 5cm to 20cm.

[0036] As can be seen from the above description, when the wheeled conveyor moves to the same extension line as the feeding track, the wheeled conveyor stops traveling on the track, and the chain plate of the wheeled conveyor is driven to transfer the loaded conveyor belt to the stacker. At this time, the distance between the wheeled conveyor and the feeding track is 5cm-20cm. Within this distance range, it can be ensured that the conveyor belt will not fall to the ground during the transfer process.

[0037] Furthermore, the turntable conveyor includes a conveying platform and a rotating mechanism for driving the conveying platform to rotate.

[0038] The extension direction of the fixed conveyor is perpendicular to the extension direction of the wheel-type conveyor, and the rotation point of the rotating mechanism of the turntable conveyor is located at the intersection of the extension directions of the fixed conveyor and the wheel-type conveyor.

[0039] As can be seen from the above description, the fixed conveyor and the wheeled conveyor are transferred through a turntable conveyor. This arrangement can minimize the transmission space of the equipment and reduce site costs.

[0040] Furthermore, the rotation angle of the rotating mechanism is 90°.

[0041] Furthermore, the turntable conveyor is equipped with a first position sensor at one end near the fixed conveyor, the wheel conveyor is equipped with a second position sensor at one end near the turntable conveyor, the wheel conveyor is equipped with a third position sensor at one end away from the turntable conveyor, and the stacker crane is equipped with a fourth position sensor; the first, second, third, and fourth position sensors are electrically connected to the controller.

[0042] As can be seen from the above description, position sensors are installed on the turntable conveyor, the wheel conveyor, and the stacker crane. The corresponding first position sensor, second position sensor, third position sensor, and fourth position sensor are electrically connected to the controller to realize position sensing. The controller can control the turntable conveyor, the wheel conveyor, and the stacker crane to move the conveyor belt to the storage position of the automated warehouse.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 Embodiment 1 of the present invention is as follows:

[0044] A smart tape storage system is provided, comprising an inbound conveyor system 1, an automated storage and retrieval system 3 for storing tapes 2, and a controller. The controller has a memory that stores information on two or more tapes and corresponding storage locations for each tape. The storage locations are physical locations on the automated storage and retrieval system used for storing the tapes. Specifically, the produced tapes are generally cylindrical in shape, and different specifications of tapes have different lengths and thicknesses, resulting in different weights. The tape information in the memory includes the weight ranges corresponding to different specifications of tapes. For example: Specification 1: tape with a length of 1m, corresponding to a standard weight range of 30kg-32kg; Specification 2: tape with a length of 1.5m, corresponding to a standard weight range of 50kg-52kg. The automated storage and retrieval system has multiple shelving areas corresponding to different specifications of tapes. The storage location refers to the placement of tapes of different specifications into the corresponding shelving area. Each shelving area has multiple independent storage spaces, each with a unique number. Each tape will obtain an independent storage space in its corresponding shelving area for inbound storage.

[0045] The inbound conveyor system is located near the tape production workshop. The system includes a weighing device 11, a label printing device 12, and a label affixing device 13, all arranged sequentially along the conveying direction and electrically connected to a controller. Between the label affixing device and the automated storage and retrieval system, a fixed conveyor platform 4, a rotary conveyor platform 5, and a circular shuttle system 6 are arranged sequentially along the transmission direction. Specifically, the weighing device, label printing device, and label affixing device are each located at the end of the fixed conveyor platform closest to the production workshop. Above the weighing device, label printing device, and label affixing device, a push rod that reciprocates along the conveying direction is also provided. The push rod is driven by a servo motor, which is electrically connected to the controller. When the tape is moved from the production workshop to the weighing platform of the weighing equipment by manpower or handling equipment, the weighing equipment obtains the weight of the tape and feeds it back to the controller. The controller generates tape information based on the weighing equipment. This tape information includes the weight of the tape and its storage location. For example, the storage location may be displayed as number 5233, which is an independent storage space for storing the tape. Specifically, number 5233 could represent the storage space numbered 3 on the third shelf of the second row in the fifth shelf area of ​​the automated warehouse. After the label printing device generates a label with the tape information, the drive pusher pushes the tape from the weighing platform to the labeling device, which then applies the label to the preset surface position of the tape. After the tape is labeled, the drive pusher can push the tape to the conveyor end of the fixed conveyor table.

[0046] The automated warehouse comprises multiple shelving areas, each consisting of multiple shelving units 31 arranged side-by-side. Aisles are formed between adjacent shelving units, and feeding tracks 32 are installed along these tracks. Moving platforms 33, electrically connected to a controller, are mounted on these tracks. Specifically, the moving platform is a stacker crane, which moves along the feeding tracks under the control of the controller.

[0047] In this embodiment, multiple fixed conveyor platforms and turntable conveyor platforms can be provided between the labeling device and the circular shuttle system. The multiple fixed conveyor platforms can be spliced ​​together according to the spatial layout of the conveying channel. Adjacent fixed conveyor platforms can be spliced ​​in a straight line or an L-shape. When two adjacent fixed conveyor platforms are spliced ​​in an L-shape, a turntable conveyor platform is provided between them to transfer the tape.

[0048] Specifically, the circular shuttle system is positioned close to the automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS). The circular shuttle system includes a circular track 61 and multiple wheeled conveyor platforms 62 respectively mounted on the circular track. The circular track consists of a first track 611 with semi-circular ends and a second track 612 with a straight middle section. The length of the second track is adapted to the length of the AS / RS. The second track is positioned directly opposite the AS / RS shelves and perpendicular to the feed track. The connection point between the second track at the end of the circular track away from the AS / RS and the first track is a transfer station. One of the turntable conveyor platforms is positioned opposite this transfer station, and the rotation point of this turntable conveyor platform is located at the intersection of the extension directions of the fixed conveyor platform and the wheeled conveyor platform. This turntable conveyor platform is used to transfer the conveyor belt conveyed to the fixed conveyor platform to the wheeled conveyor platform.

[0049] In this embodiment, the fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor, and wheeled conveyor are all chain conveyors. Each of these conveyors has a conveying platform 7 on its upper surface. The conveying platform includes a support 71, on which a closed-loop conveyor chain 72 and a drive motor for driving the conveyor chain are mounted. The conveyor chain has chain plates 73 for placing the conveyed tape. Each chain plate is composed of multiple spaced metal horizontal plates 731, with a spacing of 2cm-5cm between adjacent metal horizontal plates. All metal horizontal plates are V-shaped, resulting in an overall V-shaped structure for the chain plate. The lower surface of the chain plate is fixedly connected to the conveyor chain, and the opening of the corresponding V-shape of the chain plate faces away from the conveyor chain, with an included angle of 145°. The V-shaped upper surface of the chain plate forms a limiting space to accommodate the tape, preventing the tape from falling off the fixed, rotary, or wheeled conveyor during transport.

[0050] In this embodiment, the lower end face of the fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor, and wheel conveyor forms a frame, and the support of the fixed conveyor is fixedly mounted on the frame of the fixed conveyor. A rotary motor is also provided between the support of the rotary conveyor and the frame of the rotary conveyor. The housing of the rotary motor is fixedly connected to the frame of the rotary conveyor, the rotation shaft of the rotary motor is connected to the lower bottom wall of the support, and the rotary motor is electrically connected to the controller. The rotation angle of the rotary motor is 90°. The bottom of the frame of the wheel conveyor is provided with a wheel assembly that can travel on the circular track and a drive mechanism for driving the wheel assembly. The drive mechanism is electrically connected to the controller.

[0051] In this embodiment, the conveying direction of the wheel-type conveyor is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second track. At the same time, the conveying direction of the wheel-type conveyor is towards the automated warehouse, and the wheel-type conveyor is parallel to the extension direction of the feeding track.

[0052] In this embodiment, preferably, the lengths of the fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor, and wheeled conveyor are all 1m, and the distance between two adjacent fixed conveyors is 5cm-20cm. The conveying speed of the fixed conveyor, rotary conveyor, and wheeled conveyor is 6m / min. When the wheeled conveyor moves to a position on the same extension line as the feeding track, the distance between the wheeled conveyor and the feeding track is 5cm-20cm.

[0053] In this embodiment, a first position sensor is provided at the end of the rotary conveyor near the fixed conveyor; a second position sensor is provided at the end of the wheeled conveyor near the rotary conveyor; a third position sensor is provided at the end of the wheeled conveyor away from the rotary conveyor; and a fourth position sensor is provided on the stacker crane. The first, second, third, and fourth position sensors are electrically connected to the controller. The first, second, third, and fourth position sensors can be digital laser displacement sensors or photoelectric displacement sensors, etc., and all of them can be position sensors of the same model. Preferably, the model of the first, second, third, and fourth position sensors is LSP-UHS-002.

[0054] Working principle:

[0055] After the tape is labeled with information about it, it is placed on the chain plate of the fixed conveyor and then conveyed to the turntable conveyor. The turntable conveyor senses the tape via a first position sensor. It then rotates 90° clockwise to form a straight line with the fixed conveyor and conveys the tape onto it. Afterward, the turntable conveyor rotates 90° counterclockwise to be positioned opposite the transfer station. When the second position sensor on the wheeled conveyor detects that it is currently at the transfer station, the controller stops the wheeled conveyor and drives the turntable conveyor to the wheeled conveyor at the transfer station. The wheeled conveyor, loaded with tape, continues to run along a circular track. The controller then controls the wheeled conveyor to transport the tape to the corresponding shelf area based on the storage location generated by the label on the tape and stops it. At this point, the wheeled conveyor is adjusted by a third position sensor to be aligned with the feed track. The controller directs the stacker crane to move towards the circular track. The stacker crane senses the end position of the feed track near one end of the circular track via the fourth position sensor. When the stacker crane reaches this position, it stops. At this time, the controller drives the wheeled conveyor to start its conveying motion. A forklift is located at the front of the stacker crane. Simultaneously with the start of the wheeled conveyor, the forklift moves towards the wheeled conveyor, transferring the conveyor belt from the wheeled conveyor to the forklift. After the stacker crane acquires the corresponding conveyor belt, the controller controls the stacker crane to shelvage it according to the storage location generated on the conveyor belt's label.

[0056] In summary, the intelligent tape storage system provided by this invention achieves information interconnection between the automated warehouse and the inbound conveying system by electrically connecting the controller with the weighing equipment, label printing equipment, and label affixing equipment of the inbound conveying system. This allows the controller to obtain tape information through the weighing equipment and, based on that information, control a moving platform to move the tape to the corresponding storage location in the automated warehouse. This enables automated and precise tape inbound, storage, and outbound operations, allowing for accurate and rational arrangement of tape storage and improving logistics management and turnover efficiency.

[0057] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A high flow efficiency adhesive tape warehouse, characterized by, The warehouse conveying system comprises a warehouse conveying system, a three-dimensional warehouse for storing adhesive tapes, and a controller; the controller is provided with a memory storing more than two adhesive tape information and storage positions corresponding to the adhesive tape information, the storage positions being physical positions provided on the three-dimensional warehouse and used for storing the adhesive tapes; The warehouse conveying system comprises a weighing device, a label printing device, and a label attaching device arranged in sequence along a conveying direction and electrically connected with the controller respectively; The label attaching device and the three-dimensional warehouse are provided with a moving table electrically connected with the controller; The controller is configured to control the moving table to move the adhesive tape to the storage position of the three-dimensional warehouse after the label with the adhesive tape information is generated by the weighing device and the label printing device and attached to the surface of the adhesive tape by the label attaching device; The three-dimensional warehouse comprises a plurality of shelves arranged side by side, a lane is formed between adjacent two shelves, and a feeding track is provided on the lane; the moving table is a stacker, and the stacker travels on the feeding track; The label attaching device and the three-dimensional warehouse are sequentially provided with a fixed conveying table, a rotary table conveying table, and a ring-shaped shuttle vehicle system; the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle system is arranged close to the three-dimensional warehouse; The ring-shaped shuttle vehicle system comprises a ring-shaped track and a plurality of wheel type conveying tables arranged on the ring-shaped track respectively; the ring-shaped track comprises a first track with a semicircular shape at both ends and a second track with a straight line shape in the middle; the second track is arranged opposite to the shelves of the three-dimensional warehouse, and the second track is perpendicular to the feeding track; the second track at the connection between the first track and the end of the ring-shaped track away from the three-dimensional warehouse is a transfer station, and the rotary table conveying table is arranged opposite to the transfer station; The rotary table conveying table is provided with a first position sensor at one end close to the fixed conveying table, the wheel type conveying table is provided with a second position sensor at one end close to the rotary table conveying table, the wheel type conveying table is provided with a third position sensor at one end away from the rotary table conveying table, and the stacker is provided with a fourth position sensor; the first position sensor, the second position sensor, the third position sensor, and the fourth position sensor are electrically connected with the controller respectively; The first position sensor, the second position sensor, the third position sensor, and the fourth position sensor are selected from digital laser displacement sensors or photoelectric displacement sensors; The fixed conveying table, the rotary table conveying table, and the wheel type conveying table are all chain type conveying tables; The upper end surfaces of the fixed conveying table, the rotary table conveying table, and the wheel type conveying table are all provided with chain plates for placing the adhesive tapes to be conveyed; the lower end surfaces of the chain plates are connected with conveying chains, and the upper end surfaces of the chain plates are V-shaped.

2. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 1, wherein, The models of the first position sensor, the second position sensor, the third position sensor, and the fourth position sensor are LSP-UHS-002.

3. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 1, wherein, The weighing device, the label printing device, and the label attaching device are arranged on the fixed conveying table respectively.

4. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying direction of the wheel type conveying table is towards the three-dimensional warehouse, and the conveying direction of the wheel type conveying table is parallel to the extension direction of the feeding track.

5. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 4, wherein, The distance between the wheel type conveying table and the feeding track ranges from 5cm to 20cm when the wheel type conveying table moves to the same extension line with the feeding track.

6. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 1, wherein, The rotary table type conveying table comprises a conveying platform and a rotating mechanism for driving the rotation of the conveying platform. The extension direction of the fixed type conveying table is perpendicular to the extension direction of the wheel type conveying table, and the rotation point of the rotating mechanism of the rotary table type conveying table is located at the intersection of the extension direction of the fixed type conveying table and the extension direction of the wheel type conveying table.

7. The high flow-through efficiency adhesive tape warehouse according to claim 6, wherein, The rotation angle of the rotating mechanism is 90°.

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