Special storage and linkage export device for ingot futures delivery warehouse

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of aluminum ingot transportation equipment technology, and more particularly to a special storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses. It includes a storage discharge mechanism and a linkage loading mechanism. The storage discharge mechanism is located inside the warehouse, and its discharge end is connected to the linkage loading mechanism. The linkage loading mechanism includes a support base, a first bracket, a first conveying trough, and a lifting mechanism. The first bracket is symmetrically arranged on top of the support base, and the brackets are fixedly connected by connecting rods to form an integrated frame structure. The first conveying trough is located inside the integrated frame structure to realize material transfer. The lifting mechanism is located inside the integrated frame structure and connected to the first conveying trough to realize material lifting and transport. A gripping mechanism is provided on the upper part of the integrated frame structure for gripping and transferring materials. This invention effectively solves the problems of high labor costs, low operating efficiency, and inflexibility in adapting to different car heights in traditional loading methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of aluminum ingot transportation equipment technology, and in particular to a special storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses. Background Technology

[0002] In the aluminum ingot futures delivery sector, the efficiency and standardization of warehousing and transshipment directly affect the smoothness and security of the delivery process, and are crucial for ensuring the orderly conduct of futures trading. As a bulk commodity, aluminum ingots require a series of processes for futures delivery, including standardized warehousing, precise transshipment, and efficient loading. The efficiency of the connection between warehousing and loading directly affects delivery costs, timeframes, and cargo damage. Currently, aluminum ingot storage in futures delivery warehouses primarily utilizes standardized warehouses combined with multi-layered storage racks. After production, qualified aluminum ingots are inspected and stored neatly on palletized storage racks, facilitating subsequent forklift handling and achieving centralized management and orderly storage.

[0003] When aluminum ingots are delivered from the warehouse, forklifts are used to remove the ingots from the storage racks along with their bottom pallets, and then transfer them to the transport vehicles for loading. However, the traditional loading method has many drawbacks and can no longer meet the needs of large-scale, efficient, and standardized aluminum ingot futures delivery. In the traditional loading process, forklift operators need to move the aluminum ingots and pallets to the truck bed, and then use manual labor with a mobile trolley to assist in loading them into boxes. The entire process requires a high level of skill and coordination from the forklift operators, which not only consumes a lot of labor costs but also results in low operational efficiency.

[0004] More significantly, in the traditional method, aluminum ingots are tightly attached to pallets. Before loading, the pallets must be manually removed from the bottom of the ingots. This removal process can easily cause the ingots to shift, increasing the risk of bumps and scratches, affecting the appearance and delivery quality of the ingots, and potentially leading to delivery disputes. Furthermore, when stacking aluminum ingots inside the truck bed, the limited space makes it difficult to stack higher ingots manually using trolleys. This not only increases the workload of operators but also results in uneven stacking and poor stability, making the ingots prone to tipping over or being damaged during transport, further increasing delivery risks and transportation costs.

[0005] Furthermore, the varying heights of different transport vehicle models prevent traditional loading methods from flexibly adjusting the height of material handling and feeding according to the vehicle's height and stacking requirements. This necessitates repeated adjustments to forklift positions and aluminum ingot placement angles during loading, further reducing efficiency and extending the delivery cycle. As the scale of aluminum ingot futures delivery continues to expand, the limitations of traditional loading methods become increasingly apparent. There is a need for automated equipment that addresses these pain points and enables seamless integration of warehousing and loading to improve the efficiency and standardization of aluminum ingot futures delivery, reduce labor costs and cargo damage, and ensure a smooth and efficient delivery process. Based on this, this application designs a dedicated warehousing and linked export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses, effectively solving the problems of high labor costs, low operational efficiency, and inflexibility in adapting to different vehicle heights inherent in traditional loading methods. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention discloses a dedicated storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses, which effectively solves the problems of high labor costs, low operating efficiency, and inability to flexibly adapt to different car heights in traditional loading methods.

[0007] The technical implementation scheme of the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A dedicated storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses includes a storage discharge mechanism and a linkage loading mechanism. The storage discharge mechanism is located inside the warehouse, and its discharge end is connected to the linkage loading mechanism. The linkage loading mechanism includes a support base, a first bracket, a first conveying trough, and a lifting mechanism. The first bracket is symmetrically arranged on the top of the support base, and the brackets are fixedly connected by connecting rods to form an integrated frame structure. The first conveying trough is located inside the integrated frame structure to realize material transfer. The lifting mechanism is located inside the integrated frame structure and connected to the first conveying trough to realize material lifting and transport. A gripping mechanism is provided on the upper part of the integrated frame structure for gripping and transferring materials.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution, the first conveying trough is provided with a plurality of first rollers, and the first rollers are connected to the first drive assembly; sliding brackets are provided on both sides of the first conveying trough, and the sliding brackets are slidably engaged with the inner guide strips of the first brackets through the first rotating wheels at both ends; hooks are provided on the first conveying trough, and the hooks are connected to the wire rope of the lifting mechanism.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution, the bottom of the support base is provided with a plurality of traveling wheels, and the traveling wheels are provided at the joints with the track; the upper part of the support base is provided with a second drive component connected to the traveling wheels.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution, the storage and unloading mechanism includes a second support, a second conveying trough, a third conveying trough, and a pallet separation mechanism; the second and third conveying troughs are staggered on the upper part of the second support, and a plurality of second idlers are provided inside the second and third conveying troughs; a third drive assembly and a fourth drive assembly are respectively provided on both sides of the second and third conveying troughs for driving the idlers to rotate.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution, the pallet separation mechanism includes a lifting platform, a screw, a push rod, and a support platform; the lifting platform is connected to the screw and slide bar on the second bracket through the screw hole in the middle and the slide grooves on both sides, respectively; the upper part of the lifting platform is connected to the support platform through the push rod; and a number of ball bearings are provided on the support platform.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution, the screw is disposed in a bearing seat inside the second bracket, and the first sprocket at the bottom of the screw is connected to the second sprocket on the output shaft of the drive motor through a first chain.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution, the second bracket is provided with a first fixing frame on its side, and a first hydraulic cylinder is provided on the first fixing frame for pushing and separating the pallet; the second bracket is provided with a second fixing frame, and a second hydraulic cylinder is provided on the second fixing frame for pushing and transferring the aluminum ingot.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution, the bottom of the second and third conveying channels is provided with a blocker and a sensor.

[0016] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The present invention has a storage and unloading mechanism inside the warehouse. With the help of a forklift, aluminum ingots and pallets are placed into the second conveying channel. During transportation, the two are separated by a pallet separation mechanism. The aluminum ingots are then transferred out of the warehouse through a third conveying channel, realizing separation and directional automated transportation.

[0018] 2. The present invention designs a linkage loading mechanism that can grab aluminum ingots in the third conveying trough and place them in the first conveying trough through a gripping mechanism to realize the transfer and guide them into the interior of the carriage. Moreover, the entire first conveying trough can be lifted and moved based on the lifting mechanism to adapt to different height packing requirements and improve the applicability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage and unloading mechanism of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting platform part of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bearing housing portion of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support platform portion of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the linkage loading mechanism of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding support portion of the present invention.

[0026] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached diagram are as follows: 1-Storage and unloading mechanism, 101-Second support, 102-Second conveying trough, 103-Third conveying trough, 104-Second fixed frame, 105-Second hydraulic cylinder, 106-First fixed frame, 107-First hydraulic cylinder, 108-Pallet, 2-Pallet separation mechanism, 201-Lifting platform, 202-Sliding bar, 203-Screw, 204-Push rod, 205-Drive motor, 206-Second sprocket, 207-First chain, 208-First sprocket, 209-Bearing seat, 210-Support platform, 211-Ball bearing, 3-Warehouse, 4-Railway, 5-Linked loading mechanism, 501-Support base, 502-Walking wheel, 503-First support, 504-First conveying trough, 505-Sliding support, 506-First rotating wheel, 507-Guide bar, 6-Carriage, 7-Lifting mechanism, 8-Gripping mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, and outside used in this text are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit the invention.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a dedicated storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses includes a storage discharge mechanism 1 and a linkage loading mechanism 5. The storage discharge mechanism 1 is located inside the warehouse 3, and its discharge end is connected to the linkage loading mechanism 5. The linkage loading mechanism 5 includes a support base 501, a first bracket 503, a first conveying trough 504, and a lifting mechanism 7. The first bracket 503 is symmetrically arranged on the top of the support base 501, and the brackets are fixedly connected by connecting rods to form an integrated frame structure. The first conveying trough 504 is located inside the integrated frame to realize material transfer. The lifting mechanism 7 is located inside the integrated frame and connected to the first conveying trough 504 to realize material lifting and transport. A gripping mechanism 8 is provided on the upper part of the integrated frame for gripping and transferring materials.

[0029] It should be noted that during the aluminum ingot storage process, the packaged aluminum ingots need to be placed on pallets and then placed in storage racks. Traditionally, when outbound, forklifts are used to unload the ingots and transfer them to the truck bed, where mobile trolleys assist with packing. However, this method requires forklift operators to move the aluminum ingots and pallets to the truck bed opening, followed by manual packing with the help of mobile trolleys. The entire process demands a high level of skill and coordination from the forklift operators. Furthermore, after reaching the appropriate unloading position, the pallets must be removed before packing can begin, resulting in low efficiency. Based on this, the loading system was optimized for the first time, adopting a full conveyor belt (chain) method to directly unload aluminum ingots from pallets and then transfer them via conveyor belt to the truck compartment. However, two problems were encountered at the same time. First, the aluminum ingots themselves are heavy, making it inconvenient to unload them from pallets. Second, after the conveyor belt reaches the truck compartment, due to the uniform height, operators need to use lifting equipment to lift and transport them again, resulting in insufficient efficiency. Based on this, a second optimization was carried out to achieve automated pallet separation, and the conveyor belt can be lifted and lowered synchronously to adapt to loading requirements.

[0030] It should be further explained that, firstly, in order to adapt to the requirements of automatic material unloading in the warehouse, a storage unloading mechanism 1 was designed, which can separate the pallet at the bottom of the aluminum ingot and simultaneously transfer the aluminum ingot.

[0031] In order to meet the requirements of loading the carriage, a linkage loading mechanism 5 was designed. The entire first support 503 is connected with other fixed rods to form a frame structure. The entire frame is based on the first support 503 and the support base 501, and can move based on the track 4, so the specific loading position can be adjusted.

[0032] It should be further explained that the first conveying trough 504 is slidably connected to the first support 503, and its upper part is connected to the lifting mechanism 7. The lifting mechanism 7 realizes the overall lifting and moving. Therefore, when loading the car body, the discharge position is adjusted by the lifting mechanism 7 to improve the adaptability of the equipment.

[0033] It should be further explained that the gripping mechanism 8 is designed to grip the aluminum ingots inside the third conveying trough and store them in the first conveying trough 504 for transfer, thereby guiding them into the carriage.

[0034] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first conveying trough 504 is provided with a plurality of first idlers inside, and the first idlers are connected to the first drive assembly; the first conveying trough 504 is provided with sliding brackets 505 on both sides, and the sliding brackets 505 are slidably engaged with the inner guide strips 507 of the first bracket 503 through the first rotating wheels 506 at both ends; the first conveying trough 504 is provided with hooks, and the hooks are connected to the wire rope of the lifting mechanism 7; the bottom of the support base 501 is provided with a plurality of traveling wheels 502, and the traveling wheels 502 are provided at the joints with the track 4; the upper part of the support base 501 is provided with a second drive assembly connected to the traveling wheels 502.

[0035] It should be noted that the two sides of the first conveying trough 504 are slidably connected to the inner guide strip 507 of the first support 503 through the first rotating wheel 506 inside the sliding support 505, which improves the smoothness of the lifting of the entire first conveying trough 504 and can be lifted based on the lifting mechanism 7.

[0036] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the storage and unloading mechanism 1 includes a second support 101, a second conveying trough 102, a third conveying trough 103, and a pallet separation mechanism 2; the second conveying trough 102 and the third conveying trough 103 are staggered on the upper part of the second support 101, and a plurality of second idlers are provided inside the second conveying trough 102 and the third conveying trough 103; a third drive assembly and a fourth drive assembly are respectively provided on both sides of the second conveying trough 102 and the third conveying trough 103 for driving the idlers to rotate.

[0037] It should be noted that the second conveying channel 102 is used to receive aluminum ingots unloaded from the forklift. At this time, there is still a pallet at the bottom of the aluminum ingot. Through the transfer of the second conveying channel 102, it is moved to the pallet separation mechanism 2, which can lift the entire aluminum ingot upward and separate it from the pallet. At this time, the pallet is pushed away by the hydraulic cylinder, thus realizing the separation of the two.

[0038] like Figures 1-5As shown, the pallet separation mechanism 2 includes a lifting platform 201, a screw 203, a push rod 204, and a support platform 210. The lifting platform 201 is connected to the screw 203 and the slide bar 202 on the second bracket 101 through the screw hole in the middle and the sliding grooves on both sides, respectively. The upper part of the lifting platform 201 is connected to the support platform 210 through the push rod 204. A plurality of balls 211 are provided on the support platform 210. The screw 203 is located in the bearing seat 209 inside the second bracket 101. The first sprocket 208 at the bottom of the screw 203 is connected to the second sprocket 206 on the output shaft of the drive motor 205 through the first chain 207.

[0039] It should be noted that the entire screw 203 is located inside the bearing housing 209, and the bottom of the screw 203 is connected to the drive motor 205 via chain drive to transmit power. To prevent the first chain 207 from sagging during long-term operation, a pre-tensioning mechanism and an auxiliary wheel are also provided. The auxiliary wheel is located on the side of the first chain 207 to improve the pre-tensioning effect.

[0040] It should be further explained that the lifting platform 201 has sliding grooves on both sides, which are slidably adapted to the sliding strips 202 on the second support 101; the lifting platform 201 has a threaded hole in the center, and vertical lifting is achieved by the screw 203 engaging with the transmission; when the equipment is running, the push rod 204 drives the support platform 210 to lift and lower to lift the aluminum ingot, and the surface of the support platform 210 is arranged with ball bearings to ensure smooth material sliding; after the lifting is completed, the second hydraulic cylinder 105 pushes the aluminum ingot into the third conveying trough 103, and the lifting platform 201 then falls back to its original position. Finally, the first hydraulic cylinder 107 pushes the tray 108 to complete the separation process.

[0041] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a first fixing frame 106 is provided on the side of the second support 101, and a first hydraulic cylinder 107 is provided on the first fixing frame 106 for pushing and separating the pallet 108; a second fixing frame 104 is provided on the second support 101, and a second hydraulic cylinder 105 is provided on the second fixing frame 104 for pushing and transferring aluminum ingots; a stopper and a sensor are provided on the side of the second conveying trough 102 and the third conveying trough 103.

[0042] It should be noted that the outer walls of the three conveyor rollers are all coated with a wear-resistant polyurethane layer, which can effectively reduce surface scratches caused by slight contact with aluminum ingots. When the detection sensor detects that the aluminum ingot has arrived at the lifting and separating station, the conveyor motor immediately stops, and all rollers on the line come to a stop synchronously. The equipment operates at a smooth conveying speed, eliminating the risk of material slippage. Combined with dedicated stoppers for limiting and protecting against slippage, the problems of material misalignment and collisions are further completely eliminated.

[0043] 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. A dedicated storage and linkage export device for aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouses, comprising a storage and discharge mechanism (1) and a linkage loading mechanism (5), characterized in that: The storage and unloading mechanism (1) is installed inside the warehouse (3), and the unloading end of the storage and unloading mechanism (1) is connected to the linkage loading mechanism (5); The linkage loading mechanism (5) includes a support base (501), a first bracket (503), a first conveying trough (504), and a lifting mechanism (7); The first bracket (503) is symmetrically arranged on the top of the support base (501). The brackets are fixedly connected by connecting rods and combined to form an integrated frame structure. The first conveying trough (504) is set inside the integrated frame to realize material transfer. The lifting mechanism (7) is installed inside the integrated frame and connected to the first conveying trough (504) to realize the lifting and transport of materials. The upper part of the integrated frame is equipped with a gripping mechanism (8) for gripping and transferring materials.

2. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse special storage and linkage export device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying trough (504) is provided with a plurality of first rollers, and the first rollers are connected to the first drive assembly; The first conveying trough (504) is provided with sliding brackets (505) on both sides. The sliding brackets (505) slide in cooperation with the guide strips (507) inside the first bracket (503) through the first rotating wheels (506) at both ends. The first conveying trough (504) is provided with a hook, and the hook is connected to the wire rope of the lifting mechanism (7).

3. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse special storage and linkage export device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the support base (501) is provided with a number of walking wheels (502), and the walking wheels (502) are provided at the junction with the track (4); The upper part of the support base (501) is provided with a second drive component that is connected to the walking wheel (502).

4. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse specific storage and linkage export device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage and unloading mechanism (1) includes a second support (101), a second conveying trough (102), a third conveying trough (103), and a pallet separation mechanism (2). The second conveying trough (102) and the third conveying trough (103) are staggered on the upper part of the second support (101), and a number of second idlers are provided inside the second conveying trough (102) and the third conveying trough (103); The second conveying trough (102) and the third conveying trough (103) are respectively provided with a third drive assembly and a fourth drive assembly on both sides for driving the idler roller to rotate.

5. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse specific storage and linked export device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pallet separation mechanism (2) includes a lifting platform (201), a screw (203), a push rod (204), and a support platform (210). The lifting platform (201) is connected to the screw (203) and slide bar (202) on the second bracket (101) through the screw hole in the middle and the slide grooves on both sides, respectively. The upper part of the lifting platform (201) is connected to the support platform (210) through the push rod (204). Several balls (211) are provided on the support platform (210).

6. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse specific storage and linked export device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The screw (203) is located in the bearing seat (209) inside the second bracket (101), and the first sprocket (208) at the bottom of the screw (203) is connected to the second sprocket (206) on the output shaft of the drive motor (205) via the first chain (207).

7. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse specific storage and linked export device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side of the second support (101) is provided with a first fixing frame (106), and the first fixing frame (106) is provided with a first hydraulic cylinder (107) for pushing and separating the tray (108); The second support (101) is provided with a second fixing frame (104), and the second fixing frame (104) is provided with a second hydraulic cylinder (105) for pushing and transferring the aluminum ingot.

8. The aluminum ingot futures delivery warehouse specific storage and linked export device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the second conveying groove (102) and the third conveying groove (103) is provided with a blocker and an inductor.

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