Storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units

Abstract

The invention discloses a storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units. The storage mechanism / system comprises a feeding assembly, a discharging assembly, a connecting assembly and a code scanning assembly. The feeding assembly is used for transferring materials in the external multi-layer material lifting basket to the stock bin; the discharging assembly and the feeding assembly are arranged in parallel, and the discharging assembly is used for transferring materials in the stock bin to an empty basket and conveying the materials to an external transfer device. The connecting assembly is used for transferring the fed empty lifting baskets to the discharging assembly; the code scanning assembly is used for scanning bar codes on the materials and the lifting baskets, and binding and unbinding management of the materials and the lifting baskets is achieved. Through cooperative operation of automatic conveying, lifting, material pushing and code scanning sensing, whole-process automation, informatization and mistake-proofing management of storage feeding and discharging are achieved, and the material circulation efficiency and the operation safety are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of warehouse logistics automation technology, and more specifically to a storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units. Background Technology

[0002] In existing warehousing and logistics systems, material handling often relies on manual operation or semi-automated equipment, resulting in low efficiency, error-proneness, and insufficient automation. Especially in scenarios using multi-layer material baskets for storage and transfer, achieving automatic binding and unbinding of baskets and materials, efficient material handling, and error-proofing has become a pressing technical challenge for the industry. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a highly efficient, intelligent, and automated material handling device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide an intelligent warehousing loading and unloading device that is highly automated, safe to operate, and can effectively realize the binding management of materials and baskets.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units, characterized in that it includes: The feeding assembly is used to transfer material from an external multi-layer material basket to a hopper; The discharge assembly, which is arranged in parallel with the feed assembly, is used to transfer the material in the hopper to an empty basket and to an external transfer device. A connecting assembly, which connects the feeding assembly and the discharging assembly respectively, is used to transfer an empty basket from the feeding assembly to the discharging assembly; and The barcode scanning component includes at least a first barcode scanner and a second barcode scanner installed on the feeding side, and a third barcode scanner and a fourth barcode scanner installed on the discharging side, for scanning the barcodes on the basket and the material during the feeding process to unbind the binding information, and scanning the barcodes on the basket and the material during the discharging process to bind the binding information. The feeding component, the discharging component, the connecting component, and the barcode scanning component work together to achieve automatic loading and information management of materials and baskets.

[0005] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes: First material rack; The first feeding conveyor is fixed to the top of the first material rack and is used to convey the external material basket inward. The first lifting conveyor is vertically and vertically disposed on the outer side of the end of the first feeding conveyor, for receiving and lifting the material basket; A first pushing device, disposed on the first side of the first lifting and conveying device at its highest position, is used to push material outward from the material basket; and A second feeding conveyor, disposed on the second side of the first lifting conveyor and at the same height as the first pushing device, has its starting end close to the first lifting conveyor and its end extending into the hopper, for receiving material pushed out by the first pushing device and conveying the material to the hopper; and The second pushing device is located on the first side of the first lifting and conveying device at its lowest position, and is used to push the material basket outward.

[0006] Furthermore, the first barcode scanner in the barcode scanning assembly is positioned above the first lifting and conveying device and is used to scan the barcode on the material basket; The second barcode scanner is positioned above the starting end of the second feeding conveyor and is used to scan the barcode on the material. The scanning information from the first and second barcode scanners is used to unbind the material from the basket.

[0007] Furthermore, the connection component includes A first connecting conveyor is disposed on the second side of the first lifting conveyor at its lowest position, and is used to receive and transport an empty material basket pushed out by the second pushing device. A transfer device, located below the center of the first connecting conveyor, is used to clamp, lift, and rotate the material basket; and A first connecting pusher device is vertically and vertically disposed below the first connecting conveyor device near the discharge assembly, and is used to push the material basket into the discharge assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the discharge assembly includes Second material rack; The first discharge conveyor is fixed to the top of the second material rack and is used to send the material basket filled with material outward. The second lifting conveyor is vertically and vertically disposed outside the starting end of the first discharge conveyor, and is used to receive and lift the empty material basket. A second discharge conveyor, located on the side of the second lifting conveyor at its highest position, extends its starting end into the hopper and its ending end near the second lifting conveyor, for removing material from the hopper and transporting it to the end; and The third pushing device is located on the other side of the second discharge conveying device, opposite to the second lifting device, and is used to push the material at the end of the second discharge conveying device into the material basket on the second lifting conveying device.

[0009] Furthermore, the third barcode scanner in the barcode scanning assembly is located above the second lifting and conveying device and is used to scan the barcode on the empty material basket; The fourth barcode scanner is located above the end of the second discharge conveyor and is used to scan the barcode on the material. The scanning information from the third and fourth barcode scanners is used to bind the material to the basket.

[0010] Furthermore, the scanning component also includes a first laser sensor, comprising two sensors, respectively located above the end of the second discharge conveyor and above the starting end of the second feed conveyor, for detecting the anti-fool holes on the material to determine whether the material orientation is correct.

[0011] Furthermore, the transfer device includes: Clamping cylinder, used to clamp the material basket from the bottom; A lifting cylinder is used to lift the material basket upwards; and A rotary cylinder is used to rotate the material basket to a set angle.

[0012] Furthermore, the scanning component also includes: The second laser sensor group is located around the first lifting and conveying device and is used to detect whether there is any material left in the material basket on the first lifting and conveying device. The third laser sensor group is located around the second lifting and conveying device and is used to detect whether the material basket on the second lifting and conveying device has been filled with material.

[0013] Furthermore, both the first and second material racks are equipped with two-hand start buttons, and both the first and second material racks have multiple storage spaces for material baskets for manual loading and unloading.

[0014] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. It has enabled the automated binding and unbinding of materials and baskets, improving the level of informatization in warehouse management; 2. By combining barcode scanning with laser sensors, the orientation of materials is prevented, avoiding incorrect placement; 3. Compact structure, highly automated feeding and discharging process, reducing manual intervention; 4. A dual-function start button and manual storage space are provided to balance automation and the safety of manual operation.

[0015] 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

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the infeed assembly; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the discharge assembly; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting component; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the intermediate transfer device.

[0018] 1-Feeding assembly, 101-First material rack, 102-First feeding conveyor, 103-First lifting conveyor, 104-First pushing device, 105-Second feeding conveyor, 106-Second pushing device; 2-Discharge assembly, 201-Second material rack, 202-First discharge conveyor, 203-Second lifting conveyor, 204-Second discharge conveyor, 205-Third pushing device; 3-Connecting assembly, 301-First connecting conveying device, 302-Transfer device, 303-First connecting pushing device, 3021-Clamping cylinder, 3022-Rotating cylinder, 3023-Lifting cylinder; 4-Scanning assembly, 401-First scanner, 402-Second scanner, 403-Third scanner, 404-Fourth scanner, 405-First laser sensor, 406-Second laser sensor group, 407-Third laser sensor group; 5-Material basket; 6. Two-hand start button. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0020] refer to Figures 1 to 5This invention provides a storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units, including a feeding component 1, a discharging component 2, a connecting component 3, and a barcode scanning component 4.

[0021] The feeding assembly 1 includes a first material rack 101, a first feeding conveyor 102, a first lifting conveyor 103, a first pushing device 104, a second feeding conveyor 105, and a second pushing device 106.

[0022] The first feeding conveyor 102 is fixed to the top of the first material rack 101 and is used to receive the multi-layer material basket 5 transported from an external transfer device (such as an AGV or conveyor line) and convey it inward to the first lifting conveyor 103.

[0023] The first lifting conveyor 103 is vertically and flexibly disposed on the outer side of the end of the first feeding conveyor 102. After receiving the basket, it rises to the height corresponding to the first pushing device 104 according to system instructions.

[0024] The first pushing device 104 is located on the first side (e.g., the right side) of the first lifting conveyor 103 at its highest position. When the basket is in position, the first pushing device 104 pushes the material in the basket to the second feeding conveyor 105.

[0025] The second feeding conveyor 105 is located on the second side (e.g., the left side) of the first lifting conveyor 103, at the same height as the first pushing device 104. Its starting end is close to the first lifting conveyor 103, and its end extends into the hopper, used to smoothly convey materials to the storage position in the hopper (not shown).

[0026] After the material is pushed out, the first lifting and conveying device 103 descends to the lowest position. At this time, the second pushing device 106 is activated to push the empty basket to the connecting component 3.

[0027] The discharge assembly 2 is arranged in parallel with the feeding assembly 1, and includes a second material rack 201, a first discharge conveying device 202, a second lifting conveying device 203, a second discharge conveying device 204, and a third pushing device 205.

[0028] The second lifting conveyor 203 receives the empty basket transferred from the connecting assembly 3 and rises to the height corresponding to the second discharge conveyor 204.

[0029] The second discharge conveyor 204 extends into the hopper (not shown) at its starting end and is close to the second lifting conveyor 203 at its end. It takes out the material to be discharged from the hopper and transports it to the end.

[0030] The third pushing device 205 is located on the opposite side of the second lifting conveyor 203, and pushes the material from the second discharge conveyor 204 into the basket. Then the second lifting conveyor 203 descends and places the basket full of material on the first discharge conveyor 202, and sends it out to the external transfer device.

[0031] The connecting component 3 includes a first connecting conveying device 301, a transfer device 302, and a first connecting pushing device 303.

[0032] The first connecting conveyor 301 is located on the second side (right side) of the lowest position of the first lifting conveyor 103, and receives the empty basket pushed out by the second pushing device 106.

[0033] The transfer device 302 is located below the center of the first connecting conveyor device 301, and includes a clamping cylinder 3021, a rotating cylinder 3022, and a lifting cylinder 3023. The clamping cylinder 3021 clamps the basket from the bottom, the lifting cylinder 3023 lifts it away from the conveyor device, and the rotating cylinder 3022 drives the basket to rotate 180° so that its direction corresponds to the discharge component. Then it descends and is released to the first connecting conveyor device 301 to continue being transported to the discharge component.

[0034] The first connecting pusher device 303 is vertically and vertically disposed below the first connecting conveyor device 301 near one end of the discharge component 2, which pushes the material basket 5 into the discharge component 2.

[0035] The scanning component 4 includes a first scanner 401, a second scanner 402, a third scanner 403, a fourth scanner 404, a first laser sensor 405, a second laser sensor group 406, and a third laser sensor group 407.

[0036] The first barcode scanner 401 is positioned above the first lifting and conveying device 103 and is used to scan the barcode on the basket and record the basket's identity information.

[0037] The second barcode scanner 402 is located above the starting end of the second feeding conveyor 105 and is used to scan the barcode on the material to unbind the material from the basket.

[0038] The third barcode scanner 403 is located above the second lifting and conveying device 203 and is used to scan the barcode on the basket and record the basket information.

[0039] The fourth barcode scanner 404 is located above the end of the second discharge conveyor 204 and is used to scan the barcode on the material to bind the material to the basket.

[0040] The first laser sensor 405 includes two sensors, which are respectively located above the end of the second discharge conveyor 204 and above the starting end of the second feed conveyor 105. By detecting the position of the anti-fool hole on the material, the sensor determines whether the material direction is correct and prevents it from being placed in reverse.

[0041] The second laser sensor group 406 is arranged in an X-shape around the first lifting and conveying device 103 to detect whether there is any residual material in the basket from multiple angles, ensuring that the basket is empty.

[0042] The third laser sensor group 407 is also arranged in an X-shape around the second lifting and conveying device 203 to detect whether the basket has been loaded with materials, ensuring that the discharge process is normal.

[0043] Furthermore, both the first material rack 101 and the second material rack 201 are equipped with two-hand start buttons 6 to ensure the safety of the operator's hands during manual loading and unloading. Additionally, the material racks are equipped with multiple layers of basket storage space for easy manual storage or replenishment of baskets.

[0044] The workflow of this invention is as follows: Feeding process: The outer basket enters the first lifting conveyor 103 via the first feeding conveyor 102; The first barcode scanner 401 scans the basket barcode; The first lifting conveyor 103 rises, and the first pushing device 104 pushes the material to the second feeding conveyor 105. The second barcode scanner 402 scans the material barcode, and the system unbinds the basket from the material. The first laser sensor 405 detects the material orientation; Materials enter the silo; The first lifting and conveying device 103 descends, and the second pushing device 106 pushes the empty basket to the first connecting conveying device 301.

[0045] Connecting the transshipment process: The empty basket is conveyed to the transfer device 302 via the first connecting conveyor 301; Clamping cylinder 3021 clamps the basket, lifting cylinder 3023 lifts it, and rotating cylinder 3022 rotates 180° and then lowers to release it. The basket continues to be conveyed to the discharge assembly 2.

[0046] Discharge process: The empty basket enters the second lifting and conveying device 203; The third barcode scanner 403 scans the basket barcode; The second lifting and conveying device 203 rises; The second discharge conveyor 204 takes material from the silo and delivers it to the end; The fourth barcode scanner 404 scans the material barcode, and the system binds the basket to the material; The third pushing device 205 pushes the material into the basket; The second lifting conveyor 203 descends, and the basket is sent out via the first discharge conveyor 202.

[0047] Throughout the process, the second laser sensor group 406 and the third laser sensor group 407 monitor the material status inside the basket to ensure that the process is error-free.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units, characterized in that, include The feeding assembly is used to transfer material from an external multi-layer material basket to a hopper; The discharge assembly, which is arranged in parallel with the feed assembly, is used to transfer the material in the hopper to an empty basket and to an external transfer device. A connecting component, which is connected to the feeding component and the discharging component respectively, is used to transfer the empty basket in the feeding component to the discharging component; as well as The barcode scanning component includes at least a first barcode scanner and a second barcode scanner installed on the feeding side, and a third barcode scanner and a fourth barcode scanner installed on the discharging side, for scanning the barcodes on the basket and the material during the feeding process to unbind the binding information, and scanning the barcodes on the basket and the material during the discharging process to bind the binding information. The feeding component, the discharging component, the connecting component, and the barcode scanning component work together to achieve automatic loading and information management of materials and baskets.

2. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly includes: First material rack; The first feeding conveyor is fixed to the top of the first material rack and is used to convey the external material basket inward. The first lifting conveyor is vertically and vertically disposed on the outer side of the end of the first feeding conveyor, for receiving and lifting the material basket; A first pushing device, disposed on the first side of the first lifting and conveying device at its highest position, is used to push material outward from the material basket; and A second feeding conveyor, disposed on the second side of the first lifting conveyor and at the same height as the first pushing device, has its starting end close to the first lifting conveyor and its end extending into the hopper, for receiving material pushed out by the first pushing device and conveying the material to the hopper; and The second pushing device is located on the first side of the first lifting and conveying device at its lowest position, and is used to push the empty material basket outward to the connecting assembly.

3. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first barcode scanner in the barcode scanning assembly is located above the first lifting and conveying device and is used to scan the barcode on the material basket. The second barcode scanner is positioned above the starting end of the second feeding conveyor and is used to scan the barcode on the material. The scanning information from the first and second barcode scanners is used to unbind the material from the basket.

4. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection component includes A first connecting conveyor is disposed on the second side of the first lifting conveyor at its lowest position, and is used to receive and transport an empty material basket pushed out by the second pushing device. A transfer device is located below the middle of the first connecting conveyor device and is used to clamp, lift and rotate the material basket. as well as A first connecting pusher device is vertically and vertically disposed below the first connecting conveyor device near the discharge assembly, and is used to push the material basket into the discharge assembly.

5. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 4, characterized in that, The discharge assembly includes Second material rack; The first discharge conveyor is fixed to the top of the second material rack and is used to send the material basket filled with material outward. The second lifting conveyor is vertically and vertically disposed outside the starting end of the first discharge conveyor, and is used to receive and lift the empty material basket. The second discharge conveying device is located on the side of the second lifting conveying device at its highest position. Its starting end extends into the hopper and its end is close to the second lifting conveying device. It is used to take out the material from the hopper and transport it to the end. as well as The third pushing device is located on the other side of the second discharge conveying device, opposite to the second lifting device, and is used to push the material at the end of the second discharge conveying device into the material basket on the second lifting conveying device.

6. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third barcode scanner in the barcode scanning assembly is located above the second lifting and conveying device and is used to scan the barcode on the empty material basket. The fourth barcode scanner is located above the end of the second discharge conveyor and is used to scan the barcode on the material. The scanning information from the third and fourth barcode scanners is used to bind the material to the basket.

7. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 5, characterized in that, The barcode scanning component also includes a first laser sensor, comprising two sensors, respectively located above the end of the second discharge conveyor and above the starting end of the second feed conveyor, for detecting the anti-fool holes on the material to determine whether the material orientation is correct.

8. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transfer device includes: Clamping cylinder, used to clamp the material basket from the bottom; A lifting cylinder is used to lift the material basket upwards; and A rotary cylinder is used to rotate the material basket to a set angle.

9. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 5, characterized in that, The scanning component also includes: The second laser sensor group is located around the first lifting and conveying device and is used to detect whether there is any material left in the material basket on the first lifting and conveying device. The third laser sensor group is located around the second lifting and conveying device and is used to detect whether the material basket on the second lifting and conveying device has been filled with material.

10. The storage mechanism / system for automatic loading of storage units according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first and second material racks are equipped with two-hand start buttons, and both the first and second material racks have multiple material basket storage spaces for manual loading and unloading.

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