Automatic sheet storage system

By using mobile warehousing systems and automated control, the problems of large footprint and high energy consumption in automated sheet material storage systems have been solved, achieving efficient and safe sheet material storage.

CN120793422BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11XINGDA QIZHILIAN (TIANJIN) ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511298674.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-11
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2045-09-11

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Technical Problem

Existing automated sheet metal storage systems occupy a large area, reducing the space utilization rate within the factory, and also suffer from problems such as sheet metal deformation and high energy consumption.

Method used

A mobile warehousing system is adopted, including a conveying system, a lifting mechanism, and a storage mechanism. Combined with a sensing system, a vision system, and a control system, it realizes automated warehousing and precise feeding of sheet materials. Through the design of mobile racks and fixed storage shelves, space utilization and warehousing efficiency are improved.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated warehousing of sheet materials, reduced mechanical energy consumption, improved storage density and security, and enhanced space utilization and storage efficiency.

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Abstract

The application discloses a plate automatic storage system, which comprises a bottom plate, a conveying system arranged on the bottom plate, the conveying system comprising a conveying guide rail and a power assembly, a lifting mechanism slidingly connected to the conveying guide rail, a storage mechanism slidingly connected to the bottom plate, and a first fixed storage rack and a second fixed storage rack mounted on the upper surface of the bottom plate. Through the arrangement of the feeding rack, the conveying system, the lifting mechanism and the storage mechanism, the feeding, conveying, lifting and storage of the plate can be realized, the automatic storage of the plate is realized, the storage efficiency of the plate is effectively improved, and the mobile storage mechanism can transfer the plate to a suitable position in the factory space for storage. Compared with the prior art, the device is safer for taking and placing the plate compared with the vertical fixed storage rack, the plate does not need to be lifted to a high height, the mechanical energy consumption is effectively reduced, and the service life of the device is prolonged.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated conveying and storage technology, and particularly to an automated sheet metal storage system. Background Technology

[0002] The process of urbanization has led to a continuous increase in land use costs, forcing people to improve space utilization. The emergence of intelligent, fully automated, three-dimensional panel storage represents a revolution in panel storage methods. It transforms our traditional manual, planar storage methods into automated, three-dimensional storage. It is a revolution because it evolves from manual, handcrafted methods to automated and intelligent ones.

[0003] Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS) are widely used in sheet metal robots, laser-automated flexible production lines, stamping production lines, and shearing and sorting lines. The main advantage of AS / RS storage units (storage towers) is their space utilization, saving a significant amount of floor space. Considering how expensive land is these days, this alone saves manufacturing companies a considerable amount of money.

[0004] There are currently two main methods for automated storage of sheet metal:

[0005] (1) The first method is to use a stacker to stack the sheet material, that is, to stack several stacked sheets on the stacker, and then use the stacker to transfer the stacked sheets to a suitable location in the factory. Then the stacked sheets are unloaded from the stacker to the warehouse inside the factory. The stacker is then repeatedly stacked and stored. However, this storage method is a stacking of sheets. The lower stacked sheets are easily squeezed by the upper sheets during the storage process, which causes the sheets to deform and affects the performance of the sheets.

[0006] (2) The second method uses layered automatic storage of sheet materials, that is, using a lifting device to store the sheet materials one by one on the layered vertical shelves. However, this type of storage requires a tall vertical shelf and a long-stroke elevator, which results in a large device size and a large footprint in the factory. It is also inconvenient to move the shelf position and to load and unload the sheet materials. Furthermore, the longer the lifting stroke of the elevator, the greater the energy consumption, which in turn increases the overall operating energy consumption of the device.

[0007] In conclusion, designing an efficient and convenient automated sheet metal storage system for conveying and storing sheet metal has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing sheet metal automated storage systems, which occupy a large area, reduce the space utilization rate of the factory, and reduce the storage efficiency of sheet metal, one of the objectives of this invention is to provide an automated sheet metal storage system.

[0009] One objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution: an automated sheet metal storage system, comprising a base plate, a conveying system mounted on the base plate, the conveying system including a conveying guide rail and a power assembly, a lifting mechanism slidably connected to the conveying guide rail, a storage mechanism slidably connected to the base plate, a fixed storage rack one and a fixed storage rack two mounted on the upper surface of the base plate, and a loading rack fixed on the side of the base plate near the fixed storage rack two; the lifting mechanism includes a support frame slidably connected to the conveying guide rail, liftable robotic arm grippers symmetrically mounted on the support frame, and a lifting assembly mounted on the support frame, the lifting assembly including components mounted above the support frame... The storage mechanism comprises a dual-axis drive motor, two rotating shafts fixed to the output end of the dual-axis drive motor, a drive sprocket fixed to the outer wall of both the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket, a driven sprocket mounted on the lower side wall of the support frame, a chain meshing with the outer walls of the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket, a support platform fixed to one side of the chain, and a roller pallet slidably connected to the support platform. The storage mechanism includes a movable frame, movable wheels mounted in a rectangular array below the movable frame, and support frame plates equidistantly fixed to the inner wall of the movable frame. Support frame plates equidistantly are also fixed to the inner walls of both the fixed storage rack and the fixed storage rack. A conveying system drives the lifting mechanism to move laterally, thereby loading the materials placed above onto the storage mechanism, the fixed storage rack, and the fixed storage rack for storage. This storage mechanism is mobile, facilitating movement to a suitable location, effectively increasing storage density, and is easy to use.

[0010] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, drive components are provided on both sides of the support platform. These drive components drive the roller pallet to slide on the support platform. Each drive component includes a servo motor mounted on the side wall of the support platform, a third rotating shaft fixed to the output end of the servo motor, a second driving sprocket fixed to the outer wall of the third rotating shaft, a second driven sprocket symmetrically rotatably connected to the side wall of the support platform, and a second chain meshing with the outer walls of the second driving sprocket and the second driven sprocket. This facilitates the rapid lateral transfer of sheet metal from the support platform of the lifting mechanism to the storage mechanism, fixed storage rack one, and fixed storage rack two via the drive components, making it convenient to use and effectively improving loading efficiency.

[0011] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, the power assembly includes a dual-shaft drive motor 2 fixedly mounted on one side above the base plate. The output end of the dual-shaft drive motor 2 is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft 4 and a rotating shaft 5. A drive sprocket 3 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 4 and the rotating shaft 5. A mounting frame is installed on the side of the base plate near the fixed storage rack 1. A driven sprocket 3 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting frame. A chain 3 is meshed with the outer walls of the drive sprocket 3 and the driven sprocket 3. A support frame is fixedly connected to one side of the chain 3. The power assembly facilitates the movement of the support frame on the conveyor rail and the base plate.

[0012] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, a limiting plate is fixedly installed above the side of the conveyor rail closest to the loading rack. This facilitates limiting the movement of the support frame.

[0013] According to the automated sheet metal storage system, positioning plates are symmetrically fixed above the roller pallets. This facilitates the positioning of the sheet metal and prevents it from falling off the roller pallets.

[0014] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, the mobile rack integrates a sensing system consisting of multiple monitoring sensors for real-time monitoring of the sheet metal's storage status. This facilitates monitoring of the sheet metal's humidity, temperature, and other properties during storage.

[0015] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, the support frame is integrated with a vision system for determining the movement path of the support frame and detecting the condition of the sheet metal. This facilitates precise movement of the lifting mechanism and accurate feeding.

[0016] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, the total height of the support platform and the roller pallet is less than the height of the lower support frame plate on the movable frame. The support platform can drive the roller pallet to pass through the bottom of the movable frame, thereby enabling the lifting mechanism to smoothly move onto the loading rack for material retrieval.

[0017] According to the aforementioned automated sheet metal storage system, the lowermost support frame plate one of the mobile frame and the lowermost support frame plate two of the fixed storage rack two are positioned correspondingly. The fixed storage rack one and the fixed storage rack two have identical structures and are detachably connected to the base plate via bolts. The support platform can drive the roller pallet to pass through the bottom of the fixed storage rack two, thereby enabling the lifting mechanism to smoothly move onto the loading rack for material retrieval. Furthermore, the fixed storage rack one and the fixed storage rack two can be removed from the base plate.

[0018] The automated sheet metal storage system further includes a control system and intelligent handling equipment. The control system is located on one side of the base plate, and the intelligent handling equipment is used for loading and unloading the storage units. The intelligent handling equipment is communicatively connected to the control system. This system facilitates the loading, unloading, and transfer of multiple storage units, is easy to use, and enables automated control through the control system, effectively improving storage efficiency.

[0019] The above-mentioned solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. By setting up a feeding rack, conveying system, lifting mechanism, and storage mechanism, the feeding, conveying, lifting, and storage of sheet materials can be realized, achieving automated storage of sheet materials and effectively improving storage efficiency. Furthermore, the use of a mobile storage mechanism can transfer sheet materials to a suitable location within the factory space for storage. Compared with existing technologies, this device is safer for picking up and placing sheet materials than vertical fixed storage racks, as it does not require lifting the sheet materials to a very high height, effectively reducing mechanical energy consumption and extending the service life of the device.

[0021] 2. By setting up a control system, intelligent handling equipment, vision system, and sensing system, the system can automatically feed the sheet metal onto the roller pallet of the lifting mechanism, automatically transport the sheet metal, automatically load and unload several storage mechanisms, and precisely control the feeding position of the sheet metal. Furthermore, the sensing system can monitor the temperature, humidity, and condition of the sheet metal in real time, effectively improving the practicality and convenience of the device and enhancing the storage safety of the sheet metal.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic sheet metal storage system of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 The present invention provides an automated sheet metal storage system. Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic sheet metal storage system of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the power component of the automatic sheet metal storage system of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the automatic sheet metal storage system of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 The present invention provides an automated sheet metal storage system. Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0030] Figure 7 The present invention provides an automated sheet metal storage system. Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point C.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Base plate; 2. Conveying system; 21. Conveying guide rail; 22. Power assembly; 221. Dual-axis drive motor II; 222. Rotating shaft IV; 223. Rotating shaft V; 224. Drive sprocket III; 225. Mounting frame; 226. Driven sprocket III; 227. Chain III; 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Support frame; 32. Liftable robotic arm gripper; 33. Lifting assembly; 331. Dual-axis drive motor I; 332. Rotating shaft I; 333. Rotating shaft II; 334. Drive sprocket I; 335. Driven sprocket I; 336. Chain Item 1; 337. Support platform; 338. Roller pallet; 4. Storage mechanism; 41. Moving frame; 42. Moving wheels; 43. Support frame plate 1; 5. Fixed storage rack 1; 6. Fixed storage rack 2; 7. Loading rack; 8. Support frame plate 2; 9. Drive assembly; 91. Servo motor; 92. Rotating shaft 3; 93. Drive sprocket 2; 94. Driven sprocket 2; 95. Chain 2; 10. Limit plate; 11. Positioning plate; 12. Sensing system; 13. Vision system; 14. Control system; 15. Intelligent handling equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0033] This section will describe in detail specific embodiments of the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present invention, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-7The automated sheet metal storage system includes a base plate 1, on which a conveying system 2 is mounted. The conveying system 2 includes a conveying guide rail 21 and a power assembly 22. A lifting mechanism 3 is slidably connected to the conveying guide rail 21. A storage mechanism 4 is slidably connected to the base plate 1. Fixed storage racks 1 and 2 are mounted on the upper surface of the base plate 1. A loading rack 7 is fixed on the side of the base plate 1 near the fixed storage rack 2 6. The lifting mechanism 3 includes a support frame 31 slidably connected to the conveying guide rail 21, a liftable robotic arm gripper 32 symmetrically mounted on the support frame 31, and a lifting assembly 33 mounted on the support frame 31. The lifting assembly 33 includes a dual-axis drive motor 331 mounted in the middle of the upper part of the support frame 31, and a lifting component 33 fixed on the dual-axis drive motor 331. The outer walls of the first shaft 332 and the second shaft 333 at the output end of the machine 331 are all fixed with a drive sprocket 334, a driven sprocket 335 installed on the lower side wall of the support frame 31, a chain 336 meshing with the outer walls of the drive sprocket 334 and the driven sprocket 335, a support platform 337 fixed on one side of the chain 336, and a roller tray 338 slidably connected to the support platform 337. The storage mechanism 4 includes a movable frame 41, movable wheels 42 installed in a rectangular array below the movable frame 41, and support frame plates 43 fixed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the movable frame 41. The inner walls of the fixed storage rack 5 and the fixed storage rack 6 are all fixed with support frame plates 8 at equal intervals.

[0035] In this embodiment, the loading rack 7, conveying system 2, lifting mechanism 3, storage mechanism 4, fixed storage rack 1 5 and fixed storage rack 2 6 are configured to realize the loading, conveying, lifting and storage of the board material, thereby achieving automated storage of the board material and effectively improving the storage efficiency of the board material. Furthermore, the use of the mobile storage mechanism 4 can transfer the board material to a suitable location within the factory space for storage. The advantage of using the mobile storage mechanism 4 is that it can increase the storage density of the board material and effectively improve the space utilization rate.

[0036] Specifically, drive components 9 are provided on both sides of the support platform 337. The drive components 9 are used to drive the roller tray 338 to slide on the support platform 337. The drive components 9 include a servo motor 91 installed on the side wall of the support platform 337, a rotating shaft 92 fixed to the output end of the servo motor 91, a drive sprocket 93 fixed to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 92, a driven sprocket 94 symmetrically rotatably connected to the side wall of the support platform 337, and a chain 95 meshing with the outer walls of the drive sprocket 93 and the driven sprocket 94.

[0037] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 9 can drive the roller pallet 338 to slide on the support platform 337, moving it to the storage mechanism 4, the fixed storage rack 5, and the fixed storage rack 6 for storage. The drive assembly 9 is controlled by the control system 14, which drives the servo motor 91 to start. The servo motor 91 drives the rotating shaft 92 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 92 drives the driving sprocket 93 to rotate. The driving sprocket 93 meshes with the chain 95 and drives the chain 95 to rotate. The rotation of the chain 95 drives the roller pallet 338 to slide on the support platform 337 through the friction between the chain 95 and the lower surface of the roller pallet 338. At the same time, the rotation of the chain 95 meshes with the driven sprocket 94, thereby driving the driven sprocket 94 to rotate. There are two drive assemblies 9. By setting two drive assemblies 9, the sliding stability of the roller pallet 338 above the support platform 337 can be ensured.

[0038] Specifically, the power assembly 22 includes a dual-shaft drive motor 221 fixed on one side above the base plate 1. The output end of the dual-shaft drive motor 221 is fixed with a rotating shaft 222 and a rotating shaft 223. The outer walls of the rotating shafts 222 and 223 are fixed with a drive sprocket 224. A mounting bracket 225 is installed on the side of the base plate 1 near the fixed storage rack 5. The inner wall of the mounting bracket 225 is rotatably connected to a driven sprocket 226. The outer walls of the drive sprocket 224 and the driven sprocket 226 are meshed with a chain 227. A support frame 31 is fixedly connected to one side of the chain 227.

[0039] In this embodiment, the power component 22 drives the lifting mechanism 3 to move laterally on the base plate 1 for loading the sheet metal. The power component 22 is controlled by the control system 14, which drives the dual-axis drive motor 221. The dual-axis drive motor 221 synchronously drives the rotating shafts 222 and 223 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shafts 222 and 223 respectively drives the two active sprockets 224 to rotate. The two active sprockets 224 drive the chain 227 to rotate. The chain 227 meshes with the driven sprockets 226, thereby driving the two driven sprockets 226 to rotate. The chain 227 is connected to the support frame 31, thereby driving the support frame 31 to move laterally on the base plate 1 and the conveying guide rail 21. Thus, the power component 22 can drive the lifting mechanism 3 to move laterally, effectively improving work efficiency.

[0040] Specifically, a limiting plate 10 is fixed above the side of the conveyor rail 21 near the loading rack 7.

[0041] In this embodiment, the movement position of the lifting mechanism 3 can be limited.

[0042] Specifically, a positioning plate 11 is symmetrically fixed above the roller tray 338.

[0043] In this embodiment, the position of the board can be limited to prevent the board from falling off the roller tray 338, thereby avoiding damage to the board and improving the stability of board loading and storage.

[0044] Specifically, the mobile rack 41 integrates a sensing system 12, which consists of multiple monitoring sensors for real-time monitoring of the storage status of the boards.

[0045] In this embodiment, the sensor system 12 can monitor the status of the board material in real time, such as the temperature and humidity of the board material, so as to understand the storage status of the board material in real time.

[0046] Specifically, the support frame 31 is equipped with a vision system 13, which is used to determine the movement path of the support frame 31 and detect the state of the board.

[0047] In this embodiment, the vision system 13 and the control system 14 can ensure the movement and lifting position of the lifting mechanism 3, thereby achieving the accuracy of warehouse loading.

[0048] Specifically, the total height of the support platform 337 and the roller tray 338 is less than the height of the support frame plate 43 on the lower part of the movable frame 41.

[0049] In this embodiment, the support platform 337 is connected to the chain 336 via a connecting frame. The height of the connecting frame is higher than the height of the movable frame 41, so there is a gap between the chain 336 and the support platform 337. This allows the lifting mechanism 3 to pass through the lower part of the support frame plate 43 at the bottom of the movable frame 41, thereby enabling the lifting mechanism 3 to move to one side of the loading rack 7 via the power component 22 for loading operations, which is convenient to use.

[0050] Specifically, the positions of the bottom support frame plate 43 of the mobile frame 41 and the bottom support frame plate 8 of the fixed storage rack 6 are corresponding. The fixed storage rack 5 and the fixed storage rack 6 have the same structure. The fixed storage rack 5 and the fixed storage rack 6 are detachable from the base plate 1 by bolts.

[0051] In this embodiment, fixed storage rack 5 and fixed storage rack 6 can be assembled onto the base plate 1 for use. When either is damaged, they can be removed for replacement or repair, making them convenient to use.

[0052] Specifically, it also includes a control system 14 and an intelligent handling device 15. The control system 14 is located on one side of the base plate 1, and the intelligent handling device 15 is used for loading and unloading materials in the storage mechanism 4. The intelligent handling device 15 is communicatively connected to the control system 14.

[0053] In this embodiment, the conveying system 2, lifting mechanism 3, storage mechanism 4, sensing system 12, vision system 13, control system 14, and intelligent handling equipment 15 are all powered by an external power source. The conveying system 2, lifting mechanism 3, storage mechanism 4, sensing system 12, and vision system 13 are all electrically connected to the control system 14. The control system 14 can drive the start and stop of multiple electronic devices in the conveying system 2, lifting mechanism 3, storage mechanism 4, sensing system 12, and vision system 13, thereby achieving automated control, improving storage efficiency, and enabling the intelligent handling equipment 15 to... Multiple storage units 4 are placed on the base plate 1 for board feeding and storage. When the board is fed onto the storage unit 4, the intelligent handling equipment 15 can transfer the storage unit 4 to a suitable area of ​​the factory space for storage. Then, another storage unit 4 is fed onto the base plate 1 to continue storing the board. The above operation is repeated, so that multiple storage units 4 can be continuously fed onto the base plate 1, the board can be continuously fed onto the storage unit 4, and the board can be unloaded from the storage unit 4 and transferred to a suitable location for storage. This effectively improves the board storage efficiency, increases the utilization rate of factory space, and increases the storage density.

[0054] Working principle: When the board needs to be stored, the board is first loaded onto the roller tray 338 of the lifting mechanism 3 through the loading rack 7. The power component 22 in the conveying system 2 is driven by the control system 14 to drive the lifting mechanism 3 to move to one side of the loading rack 7 on the conveying guide rail 21. The dual-shaft drive motor 221 is started to drive the rotating shaft 222 and the rotating shaft 223 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 222 and the rotating shaft 223 drives the two chains 227 to rotate through the two active sprockets 224. The chains 227 mesh with the two driven sprockets 226 to drive them to rotate, thereby driving the support frame 31 of the lifting mechanism 3 to slide on the outer wall of the conveying guide rail 21 to one side of the loading rack 7. When one side of the support frame 31 abuts against the limit plate 10, the dual-shaft drive motor 221 is turned off, thereby moving the lifting mechanism 3 to one side of the loading rack 7. The board on the loading rack 7 is then picked up by the lifting robotic arm gripper 32 and placed onto the roller tray 338.

[0055] Secondly, the lifting mechanism 3 loads the sheet material onto the storage mechanism 4. The storage mechanism 4 then uses the intelligent handling equipment 15 to load the sheet material onto the side closest to the fixed storage rack 6. One storage mechanism 4 is loaded at a time. Next, the drive power component 22 moves the lifting mechanism 3 to the side closest to the storage mechanism 4. The lifting component 33 lifts the sheet material to a suitable height for loading. The control system 14 starts the dual-axis drive motor 331, which synchronously drives the rotating shaft 332 and the rotating shaft 333 to rotate. 333 drives two drive sprockets 334 to rotate, which in turn drives two chains 336 to rotate. The two chains 336 mesh with two driven sprockets 335 and drive them to rotate. Thus, while the chains 336 rotate, the support platform 337 moves upward. Simultaneously, the vision system 13 ensures that the upper surface of the support platform 337 and the upper surface of the support frame plate 43 are at the same height. The vision system 13 can be a laser sensor or other visually monitorable structure. For example, if it is a laser sensor, the laser sensor is installed... Recognition areas are installed on both sides of the support platform 337 and the support frame plate 43. When the light emitted by the laser sensor is reflected by the recognition area, i.e., when the two are at the same height, the dual-axis drive motor 331 is turned off by the control system 14, thus ensuring that the roller pallet 338 can be loaded onto the storage mechanism 4. After the height of the support platform 337 and the support frame plate 43 is accurately determined by the vision system 13, the servo motor 91 is started to drive the drive sprocket 93 to rotate through the shaft 92. The rotation of the drive sprocket 93 drives the chain 2 to rotate. Chain 95 drives the driven sprocket 2 94 to rotate. The roller pallet 338 is located on the upper surface of chain 2 95 and support platform 337. When chain 2 95 rotates, it can drive the roller pallet 338 to move onto the support frame plate 1 43 of the storage mechanism 4 through friction. Thus, the roller pallet 338 can be moved onto the support frame plate 1 43 for storage. Repeat the above operations of picking up the board and loading the board onto the storage mechanism 4 to realize the automated storage of the board. The loading method of fixed storage rack 1 5 and fixed storage rack 2 6 is the same as the board loading method of storage mechanism 4.

[0056] Then, the intelligent handling equipment 15 removes the loaded storage unit 4 from the base plate 1 and moves it to a suitable location within the factory space for storage. Through the above steps, the boards are loaded into several storage units 4 in batches and the intelligent handling equipment 15 is used to transfer the storage units 4. Thus, the use of the mobile storage unit 4 can increase the storage density of the boards. Compared with vertical storage racks with a high height, loading and unloading are more convenient, and the storage safety of the boards can be guaranteed, effectively improving the space utilization rate.

[0057] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated sheet metal storage system, characterized in that, Includes a base plate (1), on which a conveying system (2) is provided, the conveying system (2) includes a conveying guide rail (21) and a power component (22), a lifting mechanism (3) is slidably connected on the conveying guide rail (21), a storage mechanism (4) is slidably connected on the base plate (1), a fixed storage rack one (5) and a fixed storage rack two (6) are installed on the upper surface of the base plate (1), and a loading rack (7) is fixed on the side of the base plate (1) near the fixed storage rack two (6); The lifting mechanism (3) includes a support frame (31) slidably connected to the conveying guide rail (21), a liftable robotic arm gripper (32) symmetrically mounted on the support frame (31), and a lifting assembly (33) mounted on the support frame (31). The lifting assembly (33) includes a dual-axis drive motor (331) mounted in the middle of the upper part of the support frame (31), a rotating shaft (332) and a rotating shaft (333) fixed to the output end of the dual-axis drive motor (331). 3) Both the outer walls of the first rotating shaft (332) and the second rotating shaft (333) are fixed with a drive sprocket (334), a driven sprocket (335) installed on the lower side wall of the support frame (31), a chain (336) meshing with the outer walls of the first driving sprocket (334) and the driven sprocket (335), a support platform (337) fixed on one side of the chain (336), and a roller tray (338) slidably connected to the support platform (337). The storage mechanism (4) includes a mobile frame (41), mobile wheels (42) installed in a rectangular array below the mobile frame (41), and support frame plate 1 (43) fixed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the mobile frame (41). The inner walls of the fixed storage rack 1 (5) and the fixed storage rack 2 (6) are both fixed with support frame plate 2 (8) at equal intervals.

2. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the support platform (337) are provided with drive components (9). The drive components (9) are used to drive the roller tray (338) to slide on the support platform (337). The drive components (9) include a servo motor (91) installed on the side wall of the support platform (337), a rotating shaft three (92) fixed on the output end of the servo motor (91), a driving sprocket two (93) fixed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft three (92), a driven sprocket two (94) symmetrically rotatably connected to the side wall of the support platform (337), and a chain two (95) meshing with the outer walls of the driving sprocket two (93) and the driven sprocket two (94).

3. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power assembly (22) includes a dual-shaft drive motor 2 (221) fixedly mounted on one side above the base plate (1). The output end of the dual-shaft drive motor 2 (221) is fixedly provided with a rotating shaft 4 (222) and a rotating shaft 5 (223). The outer walls of the rotating shaft 4 (222) and the rotating shaft 5 (223) are fixedly provided with a drive sprocket 3 (224). A mounting frame (225) is installed on the side above the base plate (1) near the fixed storage rack 1 (5). The inner wall of the mounting frame (225) is rotatably connected to a driven sprocket 3 (226). The outer walls of the drive sprocket 3 (224) and the driven sprocket 3 (226) are meshed with a chain 3 (227). The support frame (31) is fixedly connected to one side of the chain 3 (227).

4. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting plate (10) is fixed above the side of the conveying guide rail (21) near the loading rack (7).

5. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Positioning plates (11) are symmetrically fixed above the roller tray (338).

6. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mobile frame (41) is equipped with a sensing system (12), which consists of multiple monitoring sensors for real-time monitoring of the storage status of the board.

7. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (31) is equipped with a vision system (13) for determining the movement path of the support frame (31) and detecting the state of the plate.

8. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The total height of the support platform (337) and the roller tray (338) is less than the height of the support frame plate (43) located on the lower part of the mobile frame (41).

9. The automated sheet metal storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positions of the support frame plate 1 (43) at the bottom of the mobile frame (41) and the support frame plate 2 (8) at the bottom of the fixed storage rack 2 (6) are corresponding. The fixed storage rack 1 (5) and the fixed storage rack 2 (6) have the same structure. The fixed storage rack 1 (5) and the fixed storage rack 2 (6) are detachably connected to the base plate (1) by bolts.

10. The automated sheet metal storage system according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It also includes a control system (14) and an intelligent handling device (15). The control system (14) is located on one side of the base plate (1), and the intelligent handling device (15) is used for loading and unloading materials in the storage mechanism (4). The intelligent handling device (15) is communicatively connected to the control system (14).

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