Rail type roadway stacking machine

By combining aluminum alloy guide rails and arc-shaped support components, the stability and damage risks of stacker cranes in aisle areas when handling cylindrical goods are resolved, enabling stable vertical transportation of cylindrical goods and expanding the scope of application.

CN120922509APending Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHONGQING DEJUN LOGISTICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511432278.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-09
Publication Date
2025-11-11

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Technical Problem

Existing stacker cranes in aisle have stability defects and damage risks when handling cylindrical or irregularly shaped goods. In particular, cylindrical goods are prone to tipping over during transportation, and the small contact area can lead to rolling or breakage. Furthermore, they cannot effectively maintain a vertical position, which limits their application scope.

Method used

It adopts an aluminum alloy guide rail and guide seat structure, combined with an arc-shaped support component and a motor-driven multiple drive wheel system. The sliding and rotation of the arc-shaped plate realizes the stable positioning and vertical transportation of cylindrical goods. By utilizing the interlocking of the arc-shaped plates and motor control, it ensures that the goods remain vertical and stable during transportation.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable transport of cylindrical goods, preventing tipping and rolling, and ensuring verticality during transport. It is suitable for special goods such as gas cylinders, chemical containers, and fragile glass products, reducing the risk of damage.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of storage equipment, in particular to a rail type roadway stacking machine which comprises an aluminum alloy guide rail, a guide seat is slidably connected to the aluminum alloy guide rail, motors I are fixedly connected to the four corners of the guide seat, a driving wheel is fixedly connected to an output shaft of each motor I, and the multiple driving wheels are in frictional contact with the aluminum alloy guide rail. A frame body is fixedly connected to the guide base, a sliding base is installed on the frame body, a sliding groove frame is installed on the sliding base, a positioning base is fixedly connected to the sliding groove frame, and an arc-shaped bearing piece is connected to the positioning base in a matched mode; two supporting plates are symmetrically installed on the sliding groove frame. The device has the beneficial effect that some cylindrical goods needing to be kept in a vertical state can be loaded and transported.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of warehousing equipment technology, and more specifically to a rail-guided aisle stacker crane. Background Technology

[0002] Existing aisle stacker cranes are primarily designed for regular box-shaped or palletized goods. Their fork structures are mostly traditional cantilever designs with a flat surface. When handling cylindrical or irregularly shaped goods, the following problems exist: Stability defects: Due to their high center of gravity and small contact area, cylindrical goods are prone to rolling or tipping during the stacker crane's acceleration / braking. Damage risk: When the forks are suspended during transport, the goods and forks are in rigid contact; braking impacts can easily cause breakage of fragile items such as glass or the surface of precision instruments. Secondly, existing aisle stacker cranes face significant challenges when transporting specific types of goods, such as cylindrical goods like gas cylinders, chemical containers, precision instruments, or fragile glassware. These goods often need to be kept strictly vertical throughout transport to avoid leakage, structural damage, or performance failure. For example, in the chemical or medical industries, tilting certain cylindrical containers can lead to uneven mixing of internal liquids or gases, causing safety risks or product spoilage. Although aisle stacker crane technology has been developed for many years, existing solutions still fall short in ensuring the vertical stability of cylindrical cargo, limiting their application. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a rail-mounted aisle stacker crane, which has the advantage of being able to load and transport cylindrical goods that need to be kept vertical.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A rail-mounted stacker crane for aisles includes an aluminum alloy guide rail, a guide seat slidably connected to the aluminum alloy guide rail, a motor I fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the guide seat, a drive wheel fixedly connected to the output shaft of each motor I, multiple drive wheels in frictional contact with the aluminum alloy guide rail, a frame fixedly connected to the guide seat, a slide block mounted on the frame, a slide rail frame mounted on the slide block, a positioning seat fixedly connected to the slide rail frame, and an arc-shaped support member connected to the positioning seat; two pallets are symmetrically mounted on the slide rail frame.

[0006] The arc-shaped support includes a rod frame I and a rod frame II. Multiple arc-shaped plates I and II are fixedly connected to rod frame I and rod frame II respectively. One arc-shaped plate I and one arc-shaped plate II are fixedly connected to a solid arc-shaped dovetail ridge. Two arc-shaped grooves are opened on the positioning seat, and the two solid arc-shaped dovetail ridges are slidably connected in the two grooves respectively. The arc-shaped plate II is located between two adjacent arc-shaped plates I.

[0007] The slide block is fixedly connected to motor III, and the slide bracket is fixedly connected to the output shaft of motor III. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0009] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rail-mounted stacker crane in a roadway. Figure 1 ;

[0010] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rail-mounted stacker crane in a roadway. Figure 2 ;

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the aluminum alloy guide rail structure;

[0012] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide seat structure;

[0013] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure;

[0014] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the slide block structure;

[0015] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail frame.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning seat.

[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of arc-shaped plate II;

[0018] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of arc-shaped plate I;

[0019] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the arc-shaped support component in its closed state;

[0020] Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of top plate I;

[0021] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the structure for the mating of top plate I and the arc-shaped support. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the structure for the mating of top plate I and the arc-shaped support. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 15 This is a structural schematic diagram of top plate II;

[0024] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the structure for the mating of top plate II with the arc-shaped support member in the closed state;

[0025] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the tray structure.

[0026] In the diagram: Aluminum alloy guide rail 101; guide seat 102; motor I 103; drive wheel 104; motor II 105; lead screw 106; frame 107; vertical slot 108; top frame 109; slide block 201; motor III 202; slide frame 203; electric push rod I 204; support plate 205; insert bracket 206; top plate I 207; electric push rod II 208; frame plate 209; rod frame I 301; arc plate I 302; body arc dovetail rib 303; rod frame II 304; arc plate II 305; positioning seat 401; channel rail 402; through slot 403; motor IV 404; gear 405; motor V 406; swing arm 407; top plate II 408. Detailed Implementation

[0027] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown:

[0028] A rail-mounted stacker crane for aisles includes an aluminum alloy guide rail 101, a guide seat 102 slidably connected to the aluminum alloy guide rail 101, a motor I 103 fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the guide seat 102, a drive wheel 104 fixedly connected to the output shaft of each motor I 103, and multiple drive wheels 104 in frictional contact with the aluminum alloy guide rail 101. A frame 107 is fixedly connected to the guide seat 102, a slide 201 is mounted on the frame 107, a slide rail frame 203 is mounted on the slide 201, a positioning seat 401 is fixedly connected to the slide rail frame 203, and an arc-shaped support member is connected to the positioning seat 401. Two pallets 205 are symmetrically mounted on the slide rail frame 203.

[0029] Under normal conditions, the arc-shaped support is in the open state. The cylindrical goods are placed vertically between the two pallets 205. Then, by controlling the arc-shaped support to close, the cylindrical goods are confined within the space formed by the two pallets 205 and the arc-shaped support, preventing the cylindrical goods from tipping over during handling. At the same time, the restraining effect of the vertical arc-shaped support ensures that the cylindrical goods remain vertical during transportation. This allows for the transportation of some special cylindrical goods that need to remain vertical, such as gas cylinders, chemical containers, precision instruments, or fragile glass products, preventing leakage of contents, structural damage, or performance failure.

[0030] Then, by controlling multiple motors I103 to start and drive multiple drive wheels 104 to rotate, the multiple drive wheels 104 drive the guide seat 102 to move along the aluminum alloy guide rail 101 through rolling friction with the guide seat 102, thereby realizing the transportation of goods.

[0031] like Figures 7 to 14 As shown:

[0032] The arc-shaped support includes a rod frame I 301 and a rod frame II 304. Multiple arc-shaped plates I 302 and arc-shaped plates II 305 are fixedly connected to rod frame I 301 and rod frame II 304 respectively. A solid arc-shaped dovetail rib 303 is fixedly connected to one of the arc-shaped plates I 302 and one of the arc-shaped plates II 305. Two arc-shaped grooves 402 are provided on the positioning seat 401, and the two solid arc-shaped dovetail ribs 303 are slidably connected in the two grooves 402 respectively. The arc-shaped plate II 305 is located between two adjacent arc-shaped plates I 302.

[0033] The positioning seat 401 has through slots 403 that communicate with two rails 402 respectively. Two motors IV 404 are fixedly connected to the positioning seat 401. Gears 405 are fixedly connected to the output shafts of the two motors IV 404 respectively. Arc racks are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the two arc-shaped dovetail ribs 303 respectively. The two gears 405 pass through the two through slots 403 respectively and mesh with the two arc racks for transmission.

[0034] The groove rail 402 engages with the trapezoidal dovetail rib 303 to limit the sliding trajectory of the dovetail rib 303, as it normally is. Figure 1 and 14 As shown, multiple arc-shaped plates I 302 and multiple arc-shaped plates II 305 are interlocked. At this time, the arc-shaped support is open, allowing cylindrical goods to be placed vertically between the two support plates 205. After the goods are placed, the two motors IV 404 are started, driving the two gears 405 to rotate. The two gears 405, through meshing with the arc-shaped rack, drive the corresponding arc-shaped plates I 302 and II 305 to rotate in opposite directions, thereby causing arc-shaped plates I 302 and II 305 to rotate simultaneously in opposite directions until the rod I 301 and rod II 304 are interlocked together. Figure 11 As shown, multiple arc-shaped plates I 302 and multiple arc-shaped plates II 305 cooperate with two pallets 205 to form a vertical space that can accommodate cylindrical goods, enabling the loading and transportation of cylindrical goods while preventing the tipping of vertically placed cylindrical goods.

[0035] like Figures 6 to 7 As shown:

[0036] The slide block 201 is fixedly connected to the motor Ⅲ 202, and the slide bracket 203 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor Ⅲ 202;

[0037] Motor III 202 starts and drives the slide frame 203 to rotate. The slide frame 203 drives the arc-shaped support to rotate to a horizontal state. At this time, the lower arc plate I 302 can be controlled to rotate upward by 45 degrees to extend to a state that can support the goods. The cylindrical goods are placed on the multiple lower arc plates I 302. Then, the upper arc plate II 305 is controlled to rotate downward until the rod II 304 contacts the rod I 301. The multiple arc plates I 302 and multiple arc plates II 305 interlock to form a horizontal circular space for supporting and transporting cylindrical goods that need to be placed horizontally. At the same time, the horizontal circular space also prevents the goods from rolling back and forth during transportation. Meanwhile, the two pallets 205 are located on the left and right sides of the cylindrical goods to limit the movement of the goods on both sides.

[0038] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown:

[0039] Two vertical slots 108 are symmetrically opened on the inner side of the frame 107. The slide 201 is slidably connected between the two vertical slots 108. The frame plate 209 is fixedly connected to the slide 201. The motor II 105 is fixedly connected to the guide seat 102. The output shaft of the motor II 105 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 106. The frame plate 209 and the lead screw 106 are threadedly connected.

[0040] When motor II 105 starts, it drives the lead screw 106 to rotate. The lead screw 106, in cooperation with the frame plate 209, drives the slide 201 to move vertically between the two vertical slots 108. The slide 201, through the arc-shaped support, drives the internal cylindrical goods to rise or fall, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the goods.

[0041] A top frame 109 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical groove 108, and the upper end of the lead screw 106 is rotatably connected to the top frame 109. The cooperation between the top frame 109 and the vertical groove 108 improves the stability of the vertical groove 108.

[0042] like Figure 17 As shown:

[0043] Two support plates 205 are symmetrically slidably connected to the slide frame 203. Two electric push rods I 204 are fixedly connected to the slide frame 203. The telescopic ends of the two electric push rods I 204 are respectively fixedly connected to the two support plates 205.

[0044] The extension or retraction of the two electric push rods I204 can drive the two pallets 205 to slide on the slide frame 203, thereby changing the distance between the two pallets 205. This makes it suitable for loading goods of different lengths, or for fitting and limiting the ends of goods of different lengths to prevent them from shifting during transportation.

[0045] like Figures 12 to 14 As shown:

[0046] Two inserts 206 are symmetrically inserted on the slide rail frame 203. Multiple top plates I 207 are fixedly connected to each of the two inserts 206. The top plates I 207 are located between adjacent arc plates I 302 and arc plates II 305. Electric push rods II 208 are fixedly connected between each of the two inserts 206 and the slide rail frame 203.

[0047] When the arc-shaped support is in the closed, locked state, the two electric push rods II 208 are activated to drive the two inserts 206 to slide. The two inserts 206 drive multiple top plates I 207 to move closer to the goods until the multiple top plates I 207 abut against the goods, so that the other side of the goods abuts against the rods I 301 and II 304 in the closed state, thereby limiting the goods from the front and back direction and preventing the goods in the arc-shaped support from swaying back and forth.

[0048] Multiple top plates I207 are interspersed between adjacent arc-shaped plates I302 and arc-shaped plates II305, so that the multiple top plates I207 can be evenly distributed along the axial direction of the cargo, thereby making more uniform contact with the cargo and providing a more stable limiting effect for the cargo.

[0049] like Figures 15-16 As shown:

[0050] Both sides of the positioning base 401 are hinged to motor V 406 via hinge shafts. Multiple top plates II 408 are fixed to both rotating arms 407. Both sides of the positioning base 401 are fixed to motor V 406. The two hinge shafts are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two motor V 406 via couplings. The top plate II 408 is located between adjacent arc plate I 302 and arc plate II 305.

[0051] Two motors V406 start, driving two rotating arms 407 to rotate. The two rotating arms 407 drive multiple top plates II408 to move closer to the goods until the multiple top plates II408 abut against both sides of the goods, thereby limiting the goods from both left and right directions and preventing the goods in the arc-shaped support from swaying left and right. Multiple adjustable top plates II408, multiple adjustable top plates I207, and mutually fitting rods I301 and II304 further form an adjustable limiting module inside the arc-shaped support. It can limit cylindrical goods of different diameters, and can also transport and limit goods of different shapes, sizes, and scales, making it more versatile.

Claims

1. A rail-guided stacker crane for roadways, characterized in that, The system includes an aluminum alloy guide rail (101), a guide seat (102) slidably connected to the aluminum alloy guide rail (101), a motor I (103) fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the guide seat (102), a drive wheel (104) fixedly connected to the output shaft of each motor I (103), and multiple drive wheels (104) in frictional contact with the aluminum alloy guide rail (101). A frame (107) is fixedly connected to the guide seat (102), a slide seat (201) is installed on the frame (107), a slide rail frame (203) is installed on the slide seat (201), a positioning seat (401) is fixedly connected to the slide rail frame (203), and an arc-shaped support is connected to the positioning seat (401). Two support plates (205) are symmetrically installed on the slide rail frame (203).

2. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arc-shaped support includes a rod frame I (301) and a rod frame II (304). Multiple arc-shaped plates I (302) and arc-shaped plates II (305) are fixedly connected to rod frame I (301) and rod frame II (304), respectively. A solid arc-shaped dovetail rib (303) is fixedly connected to one of the arc-shaped plates I (302) and one of the arc-shaped plates II (305). Two arc-shaped grooves (402) are opened on the positioning seat (401). The two solid arc-shaped dovetail ribs (303) are slidably connected in the two grooves (402). The arc-shaped plate II (305) is located between two adjacent arc-shaped plates I (302).

3. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide block (201) is fixedly connected to the motor III (202), and the slide bracket (203) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor III (202).

4. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame (107) has two vertical slots (108) symmetrically opened on the inner side. The slide (201) is slidably connected between the two vertical slots (108). The slide (201) is fixedly connected to the frame plate (209). The guide seat (102) is fixedly connected to the motor II (105). The output shaft of the motor II (105) is fixedly connected to the lead screw (106). The frame plate (209) and the lead screw (106) are threadedly connected.

5. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning seat (401) has through slots (403) that are respectively connected to two groove rails (402). Two motors (404) are fixedly connected to the positioning seat (401). Gears (405) are fixedly connected to the output shafts of the two motors (404). Arc racks are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the two arc-shaped dovetail ridges (303). The two gears (405) pass through the two through slots (403) and mesh with the two arc racks for transmission.

6. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two trays (205) are symmetrically slidably connected to the slide frame (203). Two electric push rods I (204) are fixedly connected to the slide frame (203). The telescopic ends of the two electric push rods I (204) are respectively fixedly connected to the two trays (205).

7. The rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two inserts (206) are symmetrically inserted on the slide rail frame (203). Multiple top plates I (207) are fixedly connected to each insert (206). The top plates I (207) are located between adjacent arc plates I (302) and arc plates II (305). Electric push rods II (208) are fixedly connected between each insert (206) and the slide rail frame (203).

8. A rail-guided stacker crane according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both sides of the positioning seat (401) are hinged to motor V (406) via hinge shafts. Multiple top plates II (408) are fixed to both rotating arms (407). Both sides of the positioning seat (401) are fixed to motor V (406). The two hinge shafts are respectively connected to the output shafts of the two motor V (406) via couplings.

9. A rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top plate II (408) is located between the adjacent arc plate I (302) and arc plate II (305).

10. A rail-mounted stacker crane according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper end of the vertical groove (108) is fixedly connected to the top frame (109), and the upper end of the lead screw (106) is rotatably connected to the top frame (109).

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