Three-dimensional storage system for storing wind power generation variable-pitch drivers

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of wind power variable-pitch logistics automation, in particular to a three-dimensional storage system for storing wind power generation variable-pitch drivers, which comprises a variable-pitch driver storage shelf, a shelf two-dimensional code position identifier, a carrying trolley, a conveyor belt system, a control system and environment monitoring equipment, the variable-pitch driver stores goods shelves and codes goods shelf two-dimensional code position identifications, the conveying belt system is connected with the initial position of the carrying trolley, the variable-pitch driver moves to the conveying belt system from the carrying trolley, the control system receives data and sends instructions, intelligent warehouse operation is achieved, and the environment monitoring device is connected with the control system. And temperature and humidity information is transmitted to a control system. The storage efficiency is improved, and the space utilization rate is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of wind power pitch logistics automation, and particularly to a three-dimensional warehousing system for storing wind power pitch drivers. Background Art

[0002] Today's intelligent three-dimensional warehouses utilize a variety of technologies to achieve automated and intelligent warehousing operations.

[0003] 1. Robotics: Robots are the core components of three-dimensional intelligent warehouses. They use navigation technologies such as laser navigation or visual navigation to move accurately within the warehouse. Robots are usually equipped with sensors and cameras to sense and identify the surrounding environment and goods.

[0004] 2. Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS / RS): The AS / RS system is a key technology for three-dimensional intelligent warehouses to achieve high-density storage and fast picking. It uses robots and automated equipment to perform storage and retrieval operations of goods, improving the storage capacity and operation efficiency of the warehouse.

[0005] 3. Visual recognition technology: Visual recognition technology is widely used in three-dimensional intelligent warehouses for goods identification and tracking, environmental monitoring, etc. Through cameras and image processing algorithms, automatic identification, counting, and quality inspection of goods can be achieved.

[0006] 4. Internet of Things (IoT) technology: IoT technology is used in three-dimensional intelligent warehouses to connect and manage various devices and systems. It enables devices to communicate with each other, realizing real-time transmission and sharing of information. IoT technology also supports remote monitoring and management, providing higher visibility and controllability.

[0007] 5. Data analysis and artificial intelligence: Data analysis and artificial intelligence technologies play a key role in three-dimensional intelligent warehouses. By analyzing warehouse operation data, valuable information can be extracted to optimize processes and decisions. Artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning and deep learning can be used for tasks such as demand prediction and path planning optimization.

[0008] 6. Driverless technology: Driverless technology is used in three-dimensional intelligent warehouses to implement self-driving robots or vehicles. These robots or vehicles can navigate autonomously within the warehouse to complete various tasks such as goods handling, picking, and loading.

[0009] Although the above technologies of three-dimensional intelligent warehouses bring many advantages, there are still some challenges and disadvantages:

[0010] 1. High cost: The construction and maintenance costs of three-dimensional intelligent warehouses are relatively high. This involves investments in equipment, software, personnel training, and system integration, etc.

[0011] 2. Technical complexity: The design and operation of a three-dimensional intelligent warehouse require in-depth technical expertise and complex system integration. This may pose a certain threshold for small enterprises or those lacking relevant experience.

[0012] 3. Dependence and failure risk: The operation of a three-dimensional intelligent warehouse depends on multiple key components and technologies. Once a failure or technical problem occurs, it may lead to the interruption of warehouse operations or affect efficiency.

[0013] 4. Low storage density and high space occupancy rate. Summary of the Invention

[0014] The present invention provides a three-dimensional warehousing system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines, which improves storage efficiency and optimizes space utilization.

[0015] To achieve the object of the present invention, the technical solution adopted is: a three-dimensional warehousing system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines, including a pitch drive storage shelf, a shelf QR code position identifier, a handling cart, a conveyor belt system, a control system, and an environmental monitoring device. The pitch drive storage shelf is encoded with the shelf QR code position identifier. The conveyor belt system is connected to the starting position of the handling cart. The pitch drive is moved from the handling cart to the conveyor belt system. The control system receives data and sends instructions to achieve intelligent warehouse operations. The environmental monitoring device is connected to the control system and transmits temperature and humidity information to the control system.

[0016] As an optimized solution of the present invention, the tray on the handling cart can rotate 360° horizontally. A guiding device is provided on the conveyor belt system, and the guiding device enables the pitch drive to automatically align in the correct orientation and enter the tray on the handling cart.

[0017] As an optimized solution of the present invention, when the pitch drive enters the tray on the handling cart from the conveyor belt system, there are four orientations, which are 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°.

[0018] As an optimized solution of the present invention, a vision device identifies the size and orientation of the pitch drive in the tray on the handling cart, and the vision device transmits the identified size and orientation to the handling cart, and the handling cart adjusts the orientation of the tray.

[0019] As an optimized solution of the present invention, the environmental monitoring device includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor respectively transmit temperature signals and humidity signals to the PLC of the warehouse general control. When the temperature signal and the humidity signal exceed the preset value, an alarm is issued.

[0020] As an optimized solution of the present invention, when the pitch drive is stored in the pitch drive storage shelf, a timer is generated synchronously. When the timer exceeds a certain number of days, a sluggish warning is issued.

[0021] As an optimized solution of the present invention, the handling trolley moves precisely in the warehouse through the track and the elevator.

[0022] The present invention has positive effects: 1) Improving storage efficiency: The automated warehouse utilizes the vertical space and can significantly improve storage efficiency through vertical stacking and automated storage systems. Compared with traditional warehouses, it can make greater use of the warehouse space and provide more storage capacity.

[0023] 2) Improving operation efficiency: The introduction of the handling trolley can realize automatic storage and retrieval operations, reduce human intervention, and improve operation efficiency and accuracy. Goods can be quickly taken out from or placed into the storage unit, greatly shortening the operation time.

[0024] 3) Improving goods tracking and controllability: By combining identification and sensor technologies, accurate tracking and management of the pitch drive can be achieved. The warehouse management system can monitor the storage location, quantity, and status in real time, providing accurate inventory information and traceability.

[0025] 4) Reducing the labor intensity of personnel: The introduction of the handling trolley can reduce the labor intensity of personnel.

[0026] 5) Optimizing space utilization: The automated warehouse can maximize space utilization through vertical stacking and reasonable planning. This is particularly important for the limited space resources of small enterprises and can effectively reduce the warehouse rental or construction costs.

[0027] 6) Improving accuracy and reducing errors: Automatic storage and retrieval operations can reduce the occurrence of human errors. Automated equipment has precise positioning and operation capabilities, which can improve the accuracy of storage and retrieval and reduce the risk of errors.

[0028] 7) Quick response and efficient distribution: The automated and intelligent features of the automated warehouse can achieve quick response and efficient distribution. The pitch drive can be quickly retrieved and prepared to meet order requirements, improving delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction.

[0029] 8) The overall structure is simple and compact, with the PLC software as the core, and the construction and maintenance costs are relatively low compared to large automated warehouses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0032] Among them, 1. Track, 2. Elevator, 3. Guiding device, 4. Temperature and humidity sensor. Detailed implementation mode

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, the present invention discloses a three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines. The hardware structure includes a pitch drive storage rack (referred to as the rack for short), a two-dimensional code position identifier for the rack, a handling cart, a conveyor belt system, a control system, and an environmental monitoring device. The pitch drive storage rack is encoded with a two-dimensional code position identifier for the rack. The conveyor belt system is connected to the starting position of the handling cart. The pitch drive is moved from the handling cart to the conveyor belt system. The control system receives data and sends instructions to achieve intelligent warehouse operations. The environmental monitoring device is connected to the control system and transmits temperature and humidity information to the control system.

[0034] The pitch drive storage rack suitable for the size of the pitch drive is encoded with a two-dimensional code for each pitch drive storage rack, which improves the storage density, operation efficiency, and reduces the space occupation.

[0035] The handling cart can take the pitch drive from the rack according to the instructions and place it at the designated position. When the pitch drive enters the tray, it is generally fixed in 4 orientations, namely 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, and occasionally there will be other orientations. The tray can rotate 360 degrees horizontally to cope with the situation where the pitch drive on the tray cannot enter the pitch drive storage rack when the orientation is incorrect.

[0036] Pitch drive identification and processing: For the specific size of the pitch drive, compare the size and orientation of the items on the cart recognized by the Cognex vision device, and quickly adjust the posture for storage.

[0037] Fault detection and automatic repair: The pitch drive storage warehouse is equipped with a temperature and humidity sensor 4 (temperature sensor and humidity sensor), which transmits the temperature and humidity signals to the PLC of the warehouse general control. Once the limit is exceeded, an alarm will be issued;

[0038] Data analysis and optimization decision-making: When each rack is loaded with a pitch drive, a time will be generated synchronously. First in, first out. When the inventory exceeds 180 days, a sluggish warning will be issued.

[0039] The connection relationship of the components is as follows:

[0040] The handling cart moves precisely in the warehouse through the track 1 and the hoist 2.

[0041] The conveyor belt system is connected to the starting position of the handling cart, and the pitch drive is moved from the small handling cart to the conveyor belt system.

[0042] The control system is connected to all components through the network, receives data and sends instructions to achieve intelligent warehouse operations.

[0043] The environmental monitoring device is connected to the control system and transmits temperature and humidity information to the control system to ensure the safety and stability of the warehouse.

[0044] When the pitch drive enters the handling trolley tray from the conveyor system, its orientation is controlled by a pre-designed fixing device. Guide devices 3 are set on the conveyor belt before entering the handling trolley. When the pitch drive enters the trolley tray, these guide devices will automatically align the drive to the correct orientation, making it one of the four orientations: 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270°.

[0045] Embodiment:

[0046] 1) The completed pitch drives enter the warehousing area through the conveyor system. In the warehousing area, the identification (such as barcodes and serial numbers) of the pitch drives is read, and the storage location and related information of the pitch drives are determined according to their identification.

[0047] 2) The handling trolley moves to the warehousing area, obtains the pitch drives, moves the pitch drives to the designated shelf position, adjusts its attitude, and stores the pitch drives in the shelf.

[0048] 3) Shelf QR code position identifiers are set on the shelves to accurately record the storage locations. The shelf QR code position identifiers are transmitted to the main control PLC and integrated with the warehouse management system for subsequent positioning and retrieval operations.

[0049] 4) After the pitch drives are stored in the designated shelf positions, the warehousing process is completed.

[0050] 5) For the retrieval requirement of the pitch drives, according to the requirement, the warehouse management system receives the retrieval request of the pitch drives, and the main control PLC determines the storage locations and quantities of the required pitch drives.

[0051] 6) Take out the pitch drives. The handling trolley moves to the location of the storage shelf according to the instruction, and the pitch drives are taken down from the storage shelf.

[0052] 7) The identification of the pitch drives is read to verify and prepare for taking out.

[0053] 8) The pitch drives leave the outbound area through the conveyor belt.

[0054] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be embraced within the present invention. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claims involved.

[0055] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative manner of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. Three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines, Characterized in that: It includes a pitch drive storage shelf, a two-dimensional code position identifier for the shelf, a handling cart, a conveyor belt system, a control system, and an environmental monitoring device. The pitch drive storage shelf is encoded with the two-dimensional code position identifier for the shelf. The conveyor belt system is connected to the starting position of the handling cart. The pitch drive is moved from the handling cart to the conveyor belt system. The control system receives data and sends instructions to achieve intelligent warehouse operations. The environmental monitoring device is connected to the control system and transmits temperature and humidity information to the control system.

2. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 1, Characterized in that: The tray on the handling cart can rotate 360° horizontally. A guiding device is provided on the conveyor belt system, and the guiding device enables the pitch drive to automatically align in the correct orientation and enter the tray on the handling cart.

3. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 2, Characterized in that: When the pitch drive enters the tray on the handling cart from the conveyor belt system, there are four orientations, which are 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°.

4. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 3, Characterized in that: The vision device identifies the size and orientation of the pitch drive in the tray on the handling cart, and the vision device transmits the identified size and orientation to the handling cart, and the handling cart adjusts the orientation of the tray.

5. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 4, Characterized in that: The environmental monitoring device includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. The temperature sensor and the humidity sensor respectively transmit temperature signals and humidity signals to the PLC of the warehouse master control. When the temperature signal and the humidity signal exceed the preset values, an alarm is issued.

6. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 5, Characterized in that: When the pitch drive is stored in the pitch drive storage shelf, a timer is generated synchronously. When the timer exceeds a certain number of days, a sluggish warning is issued.

7. The three-dimensional storage system for storing pitch drives of wind turbines according to claim 6, Characterized in that: The handling cart moves precisely in the warehouse through rails and elevators.

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