Station for storage of carrying

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage station for storing carrying brackets. The storage station comprises a first supporting column, a second supporting column, a third supporting column, a fourth supporting column, a first supporting element connected with the first supporting column and the second supporting column, a second supporting element connected with the third supporting column and the fourth supporting column, a first cross beam connected with the first supporting column and the third supporting column, and a second cross beam connected with the second supporting column and the fourth supporting column. And the second cross beam is connected with the second supporting column and the fourth supporting column. In this case, the struts extend parallel to each other in the vertical direction, the support elements extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction, and the crossbeams extend parallel to each other in the transverse direction. Each support comprises a base body, a foot part and an adjusting device, and the distance between the foot part and the base body in the vertical direction can be adjusted through the adjusting device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a storage station for storing load carriers, comprising a first column, a second column, a third column, a fourth column, a first supporting element connected to the first column and to the second column, a second supporting element connected to the third column and to the fourth column, a first crossbeam connected to the first column and to the third column, and a second crossbeam connected to the second column and to the fourth column. Background Art

[0002] Storage stations are used in technical facilities, such as production halls, to store transport carriers, such as pallets, containers, or grid boxes. These carriers are used to receive raw materials and finished goods for processing. Within the technical system, transport carriers are transported by vehicles, such as forklifts, and temporarily stored at designated transfer locations, particularly storage stations, before further transport. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to improve a storage station for storing carrier racks.

[0004] This object is achieved according to the invention by a storage station for load carriers having the features specified in claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and developments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0005] The storage station for storing load carriers according to the present invention includes a first support column, a second support column, a third support column, a fourth support column, a first supporting element connected to the first support column and the second support column, a second supporting element connected to the third support column and the fourth support column, a first crossbeam connected to the first support column and the third support column, and a second crossbeam connected to the second support column and the fourth support column. The support columns extend vertically parallel to one another, the supporting elements extend longitudinally parallel to one another, and the crossbeams extend transversely parallel to one another. Each support column has a base, a foot, and an adjustment device, wherein the adjustment device allows adjustment of the vertical spacing between the foot and the base column.

[0006] Thus, the vertical extension of each support can be adjusted using the adjustment device. In the technical installation, the storage station is positioned so that the vertical direction extends perpendicular to the ground. The adjustment device can be used to compensate for uneven ground surfaces. In particular, the storage station can be arranged so that the feet of all supports are in contact with the ground.

[0007] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment device comprises a screw fixedly connected to the foot of the support and a nut fixedly connected to the base of the support. The screw is at least partially threaded into the nut. By rotating the foot relative to the base, the vertical spacing between the foot and the base can be adjusted relatively easily and precisely.

[0008] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the support element is connected to the support column in a non-detachable manner, in particular in a materially bonded manner, thereby increasing the stability of the storage station.

[0009] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the crossbeams are releasably connected to the supports, particularly in a form-fitting manner. This allows the storage station to be disassembled relatively easily. The disassembled storage station can be transported more easily. If the storage station is no longer needed, the space required in the disassembled state is also reduced.

[0010] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the base of the support has a rectangular cross-section, in particular a square cross-section. L-shaped profiles / angles are attached to the ends of the crossbeams. The L-shaped profiles have two legs that are perpendicular to each other. Each leg of the L-shaped profile rests on one side of the base of the support. This further increases the stability of the storage station.

[0011] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the respective legs of the L-shaped profile have multiple openings, and multiple bolts are mounted on the base of each support. The bolts extend through the openings. By removing the bolts from the openings, the form-locking connection between the crossbeam and the support can be relatively easily released. The form-locking connection can also be relatively easily established by inserting the bolts into the openings.

[0012] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, each support element has a support surface for receiving a carrier. The support surface is perpendicular to the vertical and is partially surrounded by a centering bevel. Thus, a carrier can be placed on the support surface of the support element. The centering bevel ensures that the carrier is correctly oriented on the support surface even if the carrier is not positioned exactly when placed.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the storage station comprises at least one inductive sensor for detecting a carrier lying on the support surface of the support element. The inductive sensor is connected to a central server, for example via a data bus, and sends a corresponding signal to the server when a carrier is detected.

[0014] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the storage station includes at least one RFID tag, which is arranged on the support surface of the support element. The RFID tag is used to detect a metal carrier bracket positioned on the support surface of the support element, for example, by an automated transport vehicle. When the storage station does not store a carrier bracket, the RFID tag is detected. However, when a metal carrier bracket is positioned on the support surface, the RFID tag is covered by the carrier bracket, making it undetectable.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the support pillars are at least partially coated with a film that reflects electromagnetic waves, in particular light and laser beams, thereby simplifying the detection of the storage station by an autonomous vehicle using a laser scanner or optical sensor.

[0016] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, a curtain made of a material that reflects electromagnetic waves, in particular light and laser beams, is arranged between at least two of the pillars. This simplifies the detection of the storage station by the autonomous vehicle using a laser scanner or optical sensor.

[0017] The present invention is not limited to the feature combinations of the claims. For a person skilled in the art, in particular from the objectives proposed and / or from a comparison with the prior art, other reasonable combinations of the claims and / or features of individual claims and / or features of the description and / or features of the drawings will be apparent to those skilled in the art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0019] The accompanying drawings illustrate the subject matter of the present invention only schematically.

[0020] Figure 1 A perspective view showing a storage station;

[0021] Figure 2 showing a cross-sectional view of a storage station;

[0022] Figure 3 Shown is a side view of a storage station.

[0023] List of reference numerals:

[0024] 11. First Pillar

[0025] 12 Second Pillar

[0026] 13 Third Pillar

[0027] 14 The Fourth Pillar

[0028] 21 First supporting element

[0029] 22 Second supporting element

[0030] 31 First Crossbar

[0031] 32 Second crossbar

[0032] 50 matrix

[0033] 55 feet

[0034] 57 Screw

[0035] 60 L-shaped profile

[0036] 65 Opening

[0037] 67 bolts

[0038] 70 support surface

[0039] 75 centering inclined part

[0040] X longitudinal direction

[0041] Y horizontal direction

[0042] Z vertical direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Figure 1 A perspective view of a storage station is shown. The storage station comprises a first support 11, a second support 12, a third support 13 and a fourth support 14. The supports 11, 12, 13, 14 extend parallel to one another in a vertical direction Z. In the figure shown here, the storage station is positioned so that the vertical direction is perpendicular to the ground.

[0044] The storage station includes a first support element 21, which is connected to the first support column 11 and the second support column 12. The storage station also includes a second support element 22, which is connected to the third support column 13 and the fourth support column 14. The support elements 21, 22 are non-detachably connected to the support columns 11, 12, 13, 14, in particular, in a materially bonded manner. Currently, the support elements 21, 22 are welded to the support columns 11, 12, 13, 14.

[0045] The support elements 21 , 22 each have a support surface 70 for receiving a load carrier. The support surface 70 is each designed to be flat and perpendicular to the vertical direction Z.

[0046] The storage station comprises a first crossbeam 31 connected to the first support 11 and to the third support 13. The storage station further comprises a second crossbeam 32 connected to the second support 12 and to the fourth support 14. The crossbeams 31, 32 are detachably connected to the supports 11, 12, 13, 14, in particular in a form-fitting manner.

[0047] The support elements 21 and 22 extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction X. The crossbeams 31 and 32 extend parallel to each other in the transverse direction Y. The longitudinal direction X is perpendicular to the vertical direction Z. The transverse direction Y is perpendicular to both the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z. Viewed in the vertical direction Z, the storage station has a rectangular cross-section. The pillars 11, 12, 13, and 14 form the corners of the rectangle.

[0048] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a storage station is shown. Pillars 11, 12, 13, and 14 each have a base 50, a foot 55, and an adjustment device. The distance between the foot 55 and the base 50 in the vertical direction Z can be adjusted using the adjustment device. The foot 55 of each pillar 11, 12, 13, and 14 is in contact with the ground (not shown).

[0049] The adjustment device for pillars 11, 12, 13, and 14 includes a screw 57 fixedly connected to the foot 55 of each pillar 11, 12, 13, and 14. The adjustment device for pillars 11, 12, and 14 includes a nut fixedly connected to the base 50 of each pillar 11, 12, 13, and 14. The screw 57 is partially screwed into the nut. By rotating the foot 55 relative to the base 50, the distance between the foot 55 and the base 50 in the vertical direction Z can be adjusted.

[0050] The support surface 70 of the support elements 21, 22 is partially surrounded by a centering bevel 75. The centering bevel 75 is arranged on the region of the support elements 21, 22 facing away from the struts 11, 12, 13, 14. The centering bevel 75 ensures that the load carrier is correctly oriented on the support surface 70 of the support elements 21, 22.

[0051] Figure 3 A side view of the storage station is shown. The base 50 of the pillars 11, 12, 13, and 14 each has a rectangular, preferably square, cross-section. An L-shaped profile 60 is attached to the ends of the crossbeams 31 and 32. The L-shaped profile 60 has two legs that are perpendicular to each other. Each leg of the L-shaped profile 60 rests against a respective side of the base 50 of one of the pillars 11, 12, 13, and 14.

[0052] Each leg of the L-shaped profile 60 has a plurality of openings 65. A plurality of bolts 67 are respectively mounted on the base 50 of the pillars 11, 12, 13, 14. The bolts 67 on the pillars 11, 12, 13, 14 extend through the openings 65 in the legs of the L-shaped profile 60.

[0053] The openings 65 are each designed in the form of a double hole. The double hole comprises a first sub-hole having a first sub-diameter and a second sub-hole having a second sub-diameter. The first sub-hole transitions into the second sub-hole. The first sub-diameter is larger than the second sub-diameter.

[0054] The bolts 67 are mushroom-shaped and include a cylindrical portion having an inner diameter of φ(A) and a head having an outer diameter of φ(B). The outer diameter is larger than the inner diameter. The cylindrical portion is disposed between the pillars 11, 12, 13, 14 and the head.

[0055] The first sub-diameter is greater than or equal to the outer diameter. The first sub-diameter is greater than the inner diameter. The second sub-diameter is greater than or equal to the inner diameter. The second sub-diameter is smaller than the outer diameter.

[0056] To connect crossbeams 31, 32 to one of pillars 11, 12, 13, 14, the head of a bolt is inserted through the first sub-hole. Crossbeams 31, 32 are then moved in the vertical direction Z until the cylindrical portion is located in the second sub-hole. The bolt head then prevents the bolt from slipping out of the hole.

Claims

1. A storage station for storing carrier brackets, the storage station comprising: First pillar (11), second pillar (12), third pillar (13), fourth pillar (14), a first supporting element (21) connected to the first support (11) and to the second support (12), a second supporting element (22) connected to the third support (13) and to the fourth support (14), a first crossbeam (31) connected to the first support (11) and the third support (13), and a second crossbeam (32) connected to the second support (12) and the fourth support (14), The pillars (11, 12, 13, 14) extend parallel to each other in the vertical direction (Z). The supporting elements (21, 22) extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction (X), The beams (31, 32) extend parallel to each other in the transverse direction (Y), The pillars (11, 12, 13, 14) each have a base (50), a foot (55) and an adjustment device. The distance between the foot (55) and the base (50) in the vertical direction (Z) can be adjusted by an adjusting device.

2. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting device comprises a screw (57) connected to the foot (55) of the support (11, 12, 13, 14) in a relatively rotationally fixed manner and a nut connected to the base (50) of the support (11, 12, 13, 14) in a relatively rotationally fixed manner, the screw (57) being at least partially screwed into the nut.

3. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The supporting elements (21, 22) are connected to the pillars (11, 12, 13, 14) in a non-detachable manner, in particular in a materially bonded manner.

4. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The crossbeams (31, 32) are connected to the pillars (11, 12, 13, 14) in a detachable manner, in particular in a form-fitting manner.

5. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The base body (50) of the pillars (11, 12, 13, 14) each has a rectangular, in particular square, cross section. An L-shaped profile (60) is installed on each end of the cross beams (31, 32), and the L-shaped profile has two legs perpendicular to each other. Each leg of the L-shaped profile (60) rests against a respective side of the base body (50) of the support (11, 12, 13, 14).

6. The storage station according to claim 5, characterized in that A respective one leg of the L-shaped profile (60) has a plurality of openings (65), A plurality of bolts (67) are respectively installed on the bases (50) of the pillars (11, 12, 13, 14). The bolt (67) extends through the opening (65).

7. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The supporting elements (21, 22) each have a supporting surface (70) for receiving a carrier bracket, The supporting surface (70) is perpendicular to the vertical direction (Z), The support surface (70) is partially surrounded by a centering bevel (75).

8. The storage station according to claim 7, characterized in that The storage station comprises at least one inductive sensor for detecting a carrier lying on a support surface (70) of a support element (21, 22).

9. The storage station according to any one of claims 7 to 8, characterized in that The storage station comprises at least one RFID tag which is arranged on a support surface (70) of a support element (21, 22).

10. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A film that reflects electromagnetic waves is attached to at least a portion of the pillars (11, 12, 13, 14).

11. Storage station according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A curtain is arranged between at least two pillars (11, 12, 13, 14), the curtain being made of a material that reflects electromagnetic waves.

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