A type of automated warehouse

Abstract

This invention discloses an automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS), relating to the field of warehouse technology. It includes an AS / RS body and a base plate. The AS / RS body includes a support frame, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the top of the base plate. The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment unit located on the top of the base plate and a pushing unit located on both sides of the adjustment unit. This AS / RS, through the coordinated use of the adjustment and pushing units, can achieve the purpose of correcting the position of stored vehicles. This ensures that after a vehicle travels to the front of a storage pallet, it is aligned with the pallet, facilitating the vehicle's entry into the pallet for storage. This ensures accurate vehicle entry, improves storage efficiency, and prevents vehicle collisions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of warehouse technology, specifically to an automated warehouse. Background Technology

[0002] An automated warehouse is a type of warehouse that uses high-rise racks to store goods, including vehicles. Automated warehouses for storing cars are a type of warehousing system that makes efficient use of space and enables automated or semi-automated vehicle storage and retrieval.

[0003] Automated storage systems (AS / RS) are used for vehicle storage. However, in existing AS / RS systems, when a vehicle approaches the storage pallet, its angle tends to deviate, causing it to deviate from a straight line with the pallet and potentially resulting in scraping or collisions when moving onto it, thus affecting storage efficiency. Therefore, we propose an AS / RS solution.

[0004] By combining the above issues, we can see that existing automated warehouses on the market are difficult to avoid all of the problems mentioned above when in use. Even if they can be solved, they require the use of external tools, which makes it impossible to achieve the desired effect. Therefore, we propose an automated warehouse. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated warehouse to solve the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automated warehouse, comprising an automated warehouse body and a base plate, characterized in that: the automated warehouse body includes a support frame, the bottom of the support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the top of the base plate;

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment unit, which is disposed on the top of the base plate;

[0008] The adjustment mechanism also includes a pushing unit, which is disposed on both sides of the adjustment unit and is used in conjunction with the adjustment unit;

[0009] A limit mechanism is provided on one side of the adjustment unit.

[0010] Preferably, the adjustment unit includes an adjustment plate, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate. The inner cavity of the adjustment plate is rotatably connected to a first adjustment roller and a second adjustment roller via bearings. There are several first adjustment rollers and second adjustment rollers. One end of each of the first adjustment rollers and second adjustment rollers passes through the adjustment plate and is fixedly fitted with a first synchronous pulley. A first synchronous belt is provided between two adjacent first synchronous pulleys, and the first synchronous belt is driven and fitted onto the surface of the two adjacent first synchronous pulleys.

[0011] Preferably, one end of one of the first adjusting rollers and one of the second adjusting rollers are fixedly connected to a linkage rod, and a second bevel gear is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the linkage rod. A drive motor is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate, and the output end of the drive motor passes through the inner cavity of the adjusting plate and is fixedly sleeved with a first bevel gear. The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear mesh with each other.

[0012] Preferably, the pushing unit includes a first bidirectional threaded rod, both ends of which are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate via bearings. The output end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to a second bidirectional threaded rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate via a bearing. The surfaces of both the first and second bidirectional threaded rods are threaded with two movable plates.

[0013] Preferably, a first push rod and a second push rod are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the upper and lower movable plates, respectively. One end of each of the first push rod and the second push rod extends through to the outside of the adjusting plate and is fixedly connected to a U-shaped shell.

[0014] Preferably, the inner cavity of the U-shaped shell is rotatably connected to a guide roller via a bearing, and there are several guide rollers. The surfaces of the first bidirectional threaded rod and the second bidirectional threaded rod are both fixedly fitted with linkage gears, and the two linkage gears mesh with each other.

[0015] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a transmission rod, both ends of which are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate via bearings, and both ends of the transmission rod are fixedly fitted with push gears, the surfaces of which are respectively meshed with a first toothed plate and a second toothed plate.

[0016] Preferably, a first limiting rod and a second limiting rod are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate, respectively, and one end of each of the first limiting rod and the second limiting rod extends through to one side of the adjusting plate.

[0017] Preferably, a second synchronous pulley is fixedly sleeved at one end of both the transmission rod and the first bidirectional threaded rod, and a second synchronous belt is provided in the inner cavity of the adjusting plate, with the second synchronous belt being sleeved on the surface of the two second synchronous pulleys.

[0018] Preferably, the surfaces of the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate are both fixedly connected to limit blocks, and the surfaces of the adjusting plate and the base plate are both provided with guide holes for use with the limit blocks.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] This invention, through the combined use of an adjustment unit and a pushing unit, can achieve the purpose of correcting the stored vehicles, ensuring that the vehicle and the storage pallet are in a straight line after the vehicle drives to the front of the storage pallet in the automated warehouse. This facilitates the vehicle's entry into the storage pallet for storage, ensures accurate vehicle entry, improves the storage effect, and prevents vehicle scratches.

[0021] This invention, by setting a limiting mechanism, can prevent the storage pallet from shaking. When a vehicle enters the storage pallet, it can ensure the stability of the storage pallet, allowing the vehicle to enter the storage pallet more smoothly and improving the vehicle storage efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the base plate structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment unit structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the adjusting plate of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the adjustment unit of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged view of B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the driving unit structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged view of C;

[0032] Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 9 A magnified view of D.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Automated warehouse body; 2. Base plate; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 31. Adjustment unit; 3101. First adjusting roller; 3102. Adjustment plate; 3103. Drive motor; 3104. Second adjusting roller; 3105. First synchronous belt; 3106. First synchronous pulley; 3107. Linkage rod; 3108. First bevel gear; 3109. Second bevel gear; 32. Pushing unit; 3201. First push rod; 3202. Second push rod; 320... 3. U-shaped shell; 3204. Guide roller; 3205. Moving plate; 3206. First bidirectional threaded rod; 3207. Second bidirectional threaded rod; 3208. Linkage gear; 4. Limiting mechanism; 401. First limiting rod; 402. Second limiting rod; 403. First toothed plate; 404. Transmission rod; 405. Second toothed plate; 406. Guide hole; 407. Limiting block; 408. Push gear; 409. Second synchronous pulley; 410. Second synchronous belt. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-11 The present invention provides a technical solution: an automated warehouse, including an automated warehouse body 1 and a base plate 2. The automated warehouse body 1 includes a support frame 101, the bottom of the support frame 101 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 2, and an adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on the top of the base plate 2.

[0036] The adjustment mechanism 3 includes an adjustment unit 31, which is disposed on the top of the base plate 2;

[0037] The adjustment mechanism 3 also includes a pushing unit 32, which is disposed on both sides of the adjustment unit 31 and is used in conjunction with the adjustment unit 31.

[0038] As a further limitation of the present invention, the adjustment unit 31 includes an adjustment plate 3102. The bottom of the adjustment plate 3102 is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate 2. The inner cavity of the adjustment plate 3102 is rotatably connected to a first adjustment roller 3101 and a second adjustment roller 3104 via bearings. There are several first adjustment rollers 3101 and second adjustment rollers 3104. One end of each first adjustment roller 3101 and second adjustment roller 3104 passes through the adjustment plate 3102 and is fixedly sleeved with a first synchronous pulley 3106. A first synchronous belt 3105 is provided between two adjacent first synchronous pulleys 3106. The first synchronous belt 3105 is driven and sleeved on the surface of two adjacent first synchronous pulleys 3106. By setting the first synchronous belt 3105 and the second synchronous pulley 409, multiple first adjustment rollers 3101 and second adjustment rollers 3104 can rotate simultaneously, thereby adjusting the vehicle that drives onto the adjustment plate 3102 to ensure that the vehicle and the storage tray are in a straight line, so that the vehicle can drive onto the storage tray for better storage and ensure the storage effect of the vehicle.

[0039] One end of each of the first adjusting rollers 3101 and the second adjusting rollers 3104 is fixedly connected to a linkage rod 3107. A second bevel gear 3109 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the linkage rod 3107. A drive motor 3103 is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate 3102. The output end of the drive motor 3103 passes through the inner cavity of the adjusting plate 3102 and is fixedly sleeved with a first bevel gear 3108. The first bevel gear 3108 and the second bevel gear 3109 mesh with each other. By setting the linkage rod 3107, when the second bevel gear 3109 rotates, it can drive one of the first adjusting rollers 3101 and the second adjusting roller 3104 to rotate, thereby causing multiple first adjusting rollers 3101 and second adjusting rollers 3104 to rotate, so as to adjust the vehicle and ensure the vehicle's angle for better storage.

[0040] The pushing unit 32 includes a first bidirectional threaded rod 3206, both ends of which are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate 3102 via bearings. The output end of the drive motor 3103 is fixedly connected to a second bidirectional threaded rod 3207, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate 3102 via a bearing. The surfaces of the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 and the second bidirectional threaded rod 3207 are threaded with two movable plates 3205. By setting the first pushing rod 3201 and the second pushing rod 3202, the tires of the vehicle can be pushed, thereby further adjusting the angle of the vehicle, allowing the vehicle to be better aligned, facilitating storage, and improving the storage effect of the vehicle.

[0041] The surfaces of the upper and lower movable plates 3205 are respectively fixedly connected to a first push rod 3201 and a second push rod 3202. One end of the first push rod 3201 and the second push rod 3202 both penetrate to the outside of the adjusting plate 3102 and are fixedly connected to a U-shaped shell 3203.

[0042] The inner cavity of the U-shaped shell 3203 is rotatably connected to a guide roller 3204 via a bearing. There are several guide rollers 3204. The surfaces of the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 and the second bidirectional threaded rod 3207 are both fixedly fitted with linkage gears 3208, and the two linkage gears 3208 mesh with each other.

[0043] By using the adjustment unit 31 and the pushing unit 32 in conjunction, the storage vehicles can be straightened so that when the vehicle drives to the front of the storage pallet of the automated warehouse, the vehicle and the storage pallet are in a straight line, which facilitates the vehicle to enter the storage pallet for storage. This ensures that the vehicle can enter the storage pallet accurately, improves the storage effect of the vehicle, and prevents the vehicle from being scratched.

[0044] The specific implementation of this embodiment is as follows: After the vehicle travels onto the adjusting plate 3102, the front and rear tires contact the first adjusting roller 3101 and the second adjusting roller 3104. When adjusting the vehicle in one direction, the drive motor 3103 causes the first bevel gear 3108 to rotate, thereby driving the second bevel gear 3109 to rotate, causing the two linkage rods 3107 to rotate, which in turn drives the first adjusting roller 3101 and the second adjusting roller 3104 on them to rotate. Then, through the drive of the first synchronous belt 3105 and the first synchronous pulley 3106, multiple first adjusting rollers 3101 and second adjusting rollers 3104 rotate. Because the first adjusting rollers 3101 and the second adjusting rollers 3104 rotate in opposite directions, the vehicle can be pushed and corrected. At the same time, the drive motor 3103 drives the second bidirectional threaded rod 3207 to rotate, and the moving plates 3205 on it move closer to each other, thereby causing the second push rods 3202 on it to move closer to each other, causing the U-shaped rods on the second push rods 3202 to move closer to each other. The shell 3203 drives the guide roller 3204 to contact the vehicle tire, thereby pushing and correcting the vehicle so that it is aligned with the storage tray, allowing the vehicle to be better placed into the storage tray. Simultaneously, under the action of the linkage gear 3208, the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 rotates, causing the moving plates 3205 on it to move away from each other. When adjusting the vehicle in another direction, the output of the drive motor 3103 reverses, causing the first adjusting roller 3101 and the second adjusting roller 3104 to reverse, thus correcting the vehicle. At the same time, the second bidirectional threaded rod 3207 reverses, causing the moving plates 3205 on it to move away from each other. The linkage gear 3208 then reverses, causing the moving plates 3205 on the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 to move closer together, thus bringing the first push rod 3201 closer to the tire, allowing the guide roller 3204 to push the vehicle tire, thereby correcting and adjusting the vehicle in another direction for better storage.

[0045] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 1-11 The present invention provides a technical solution: an automated warehouse, and the present invention makes corresponding improvements to address the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0046] As a further limitation of the present invention, a limit mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the adjustment unit 31;

[0047] The limiting mechanism 4 includes a transmission rod 404. Both ends of the transmission rod 404 are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate 3102 via bearings. Both ends of the transmission rod 404 are fixedly fitted with push gears 408. The surfaces of the push gears 408 are respectively meshed with a first toothed plate 403 and a second toothed plate 405. By setting the push gears 408, the first toothed plate 403 and the second toothed plate 405 can be moved, thereby limiting the storage pallet by the first limiting rod 401 or the second limiting rod 402, preventing it from shaking and ensuring the stability of the vehicle entering the storage pallet, thus improving the storage effect.

[0048] A first limiting rod 401 and a second limiting rod 402 are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the first toothed plate 403 and the second toothed plate 405, respectively. One end of the first limiting rod 401 and the second limiting rod 402 both penetrate to one side of the adjusting plate 3102.

[0049] The transmission rod 404 and the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 are both fixedly fitted with a second synchronous pulley 409 at one end. The inner cavity of the adjusting plate 3102 is provided with a second synchronous belt 410, which is driven and fitted on the surface of the two second synchronous pulleys 409.

[0050] Limiting blocks 407 are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the first toothed plate 403 and the second toothed plate 405. Guide holes 406 that cooperate with the limiting blocks 407 are opened on the surfaces of the adjusting plate 3102 and the base plate 2. By setting the limiting blocks 407, the stability of the movement of the first toothed plate 403 and the second toothed plate 405 can be ensured, so that the first limiting rod 401 and the second limiting rod 402 can be moved more stably, so that they can better limit the storage tray, and the storage tray can be more stable when the vehicle enters the storage tray, ensuring the stability of the vehicle entering the storage.

[0051] By setting the limit mechanism 4, the purpose of preventing the storage pallet from shaking can be achieved. When a vehicle enters the storage pallet for storage, the stability of the storage pallet can be guaranteed, allowing the vehicle to enter the storage pallet more smoothly and improving the vehicle storage efficiency.

[0052] The specific implementation of this embodiment is as follows: When the vehicle needs to be moved to the storage tray of the automated warehouse body 1 after correction, because the vehicle is corrected in one direction, the operation of the drive motor 3103, driven by the linkage gear 3208, allows the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 to rotate, thereby causing the second synchronous pulley 409 on it to rotate. Under the action of the second synchronous belt 410, the second synchronous pulley 409 on the transmission rod 404 rotates, causing the transmission rod 404 to rotate, which in turn drives the two push gears 408 to rotate, thereby causing the first toothed plate 403 and the second toothed plate 405 to move. The first toothed plate 403 will drive the first limiting rod 401 to move, thereby contacting both sides of the storage tray, limiting the storage tray and preventing the storage tray from being blocked. The wobbling of the pallet allows the vehicle to enter the storage tray more stably. At this time, the second toothed plate 405 will drive the second limit rod 402 away from the storage tray. Similarly, when adjusting the vehicle in another direction, the reverse linkage gear 3208 at the output end of the drive motor 3103 will drive the first bidirectional threaded rod 3206 to reverse, causing the transmission rod 404 to reverse. Under the action of the push gear 408, the second toothed plate 405 will drive the second limit rod 402 to move, thereby contacting the two sides of the storage tray for limitation. The first toothed plate 403 will drive the first push rod 3201 away from the storage tray. After the vehicle enters the storage tray, the storage tray at the bottom is moved by the automated storage and retrieval system 1, thereby moving the next storage tray below, and then storing the next vehicle.

[0053] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0054] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated warehouse, comprising a warehouse body (1) and a base plate (2), characterized in that: The main body (1) of the automated warehouse includes a support frame (101), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (2), and the top of the base plate (2) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (3). The adjustment mechanism (3) includes an adjustment unit (31), which is disposed on the top of the base plate (2); The adjustment mechanism (3) further includes a pushing unit (32), which is disposed on both sides of the adjustment unit (31) and is used in conjunction with the adjustment unit (31); A limit mechanism (4) is provided on one side of the adjustment unit (31). The adjustment unit (31) includes an adjustment plate (3102). The bottom of the adjustment plate (3102) is fixedly connected to the top of the base plate (2). The inner cavity of the adjustment plate (3102) is rotatably connected to a first adjustment roller (3101) and a second adjustment roller (3104) through bearings. There are several first adjustment rollers (3101) and second adjustment rollers (3104). One end of each of the first adjustment rollers (3101) and second adjustment rollers (3104) passes through the adjustment plate (3102) and is fixedly sleeved with a first synchronous pulley (3106). A first synchronous belt (3105) is provided between two adjacent first synchronous pulleys (3106). The first synchronous belt (3105) is driven and sleeved on the surface of two adjacent first synchronous pulleys (3106). One end of one of the first adjusting rollers (3101) and one of the second adjusting rollers (3104) is fixedly connected to a linkage rod (3107). A second bevel gear (3109) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the linkage rod (3107). A drive motor (3103) is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting plate (3102). The output end of the drive motor (3103) passes through the inner cavity of the adjusting plate (3102) and is fixedly sleeved with a first bevel gear (3108). The first bevel gear (3108) and the second bevel gear (3109) mesh with each other. The pushing unit (32) includes a first bidirectional threaded rod (3206), both ends of which are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate (3102) via bearings. The output end of the drive motor (3103) is fixedly connected to a second bidirectional threaded rod (3207), one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate (3102) via bearings. The surfaces of the first bidirectional threaded rod (3206) and the second bidirectional threaded rod (3207) are threaded with two movable plates (3205). The surfaces of the upper and lower movable plates (3205) are respectively fixedly connected with a first push rod (3201) and a second push rod (3202). One end of the first push rod (3201) and the second push rod (3202) both penetrate to the outside of the adjusting plate (3102) and are fixedly connected with a U-shaped shell (3203). The inner cavity of the U-shaped shell (3203) is rotatably connected to a guide roller (3204) via a bearing. There are several guide rollers (3204). The surfaces of the first bidirectional threaded rod (3206) and the second bidirectional threaded rod (3207) are both fixedly fitted with linkage gears (3208), and the two linkage gears (3208) mesh with each other. The limiting mechanism (4) includes a transmission rod (404), both ends of which are rotatably connected to the inner cavity of the adjusting plate (3102) through bearings. Both ends of the transmission rod (404) are fixedly sleeved with push gears (408), and the surfaces of the push gears (408) are respectively meshed with a first tooth plate (403) and a second tooth plate (405). The surfaces of the first toothed plate (403) and the second toothed plate (405) are respectively fixedly connected with a first limiting rod (401) and a second limiting rod (402), and one end of the first limiting rod (401) and the second limiting rod (402) both penetrate to one side of the adjusting plate (3102).

2. The automated warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission rod (404) and the first bidirectional threaded rod (3206) are both fixedly fitted with a second synchronous pulley (409) at one end. The inner cavity of the adjusting plate (3102) is provided with a second synchronous belt (410), which is driven and fitted on the surface of the two second synchronous pulleys (409).

3. The automated warehouse according to claim 2, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (407) are fixedly connected to the surfaces of the first toothed plate (403) and the second toothed plate (405), and guide holes (406) for use with the limiting blocks (407) are opened on the surfaces of the adjusting plate (3102) and the base plate (2).

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