Continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system

By designing a hybrid lifting system that combines the characteristics of continuous and reciprocating lifts, the problems of insufficient flexibility and low efficiency in the existing technology are solved, and flexible use methods and efficient cargo transportation effects are achieved.

CN222373613UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21SUZHOU MI CANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421173871.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-27
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-27

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Technical Problem

The existing continuous elevators and reciprocating elevators have problems of insufficient flexibility and inefficiency, making it difficult to meet the application scenarios that require flexible adjustment of the import and exit positions or quantity.

Method used

Design a continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system that combines the advantages of continuous elevators and reciprocating elevators. The continuous elevator achieves efficient cyclic transportation of goods through chain plates and chain drive components, and the reciprocating elevator uses a lifting basket. And telescopic fork arms realize the loading, unloading and transfer of goods at different heights.

Benefits of technology

It achieves flexible usage and excellent continuous conveying capabilities, can load and unload cargo at different heights, and provides a highly efficient cargo conveying solution.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a continuous and reciprocating type mixed lifting system. The continuous and reciprocating type mixed lifting system comprises a rack; the continuous elevator is mounted in the rack, the continuous elevator comprises a first driving device and a plurality of chain plates, and the first driving device is configured to be capable of driving the chain plates to circularly move along a preset closed path; the reciprocating elevator is installed on the outer side of the rack and comprises a second driving device, a lifting basket, a first telescopic fork arm and a second telescopic fork arm, the second driving device is configured to drive the lifting basket to do lifting motion, the first telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to stretch out of the lifting basket and take and place goods, and the second telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to stretch out of the lifting basket. The second telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and is configured to transfer goods between the lifting basket and the chain plate. The continuous and reciprocating type mixed lifting system has flexible and changeable use modes and excellent continuous conveying capacity, and goods can be loaded and unloaded at different heights.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of cargo lifting equipment, in particular to a continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system. Background Art

[0002] At present, elevators are mainly divided into continuous elevators and reciprocating elevators. Among them, continuous elevators are known for their excellent continuous conveying capacity, which can realize uninterrupted vertical or horizontal conveying of goods and show extremely high conveying efficiency. However, the inlet and outlet positions of continuous elevators are fixed and single, which may not be flexible enough in some application scenarios that require flexible adjustment of the inlet and outlet positions or quantities. Reciprocating elevators use the up and down reciprocating motion of the lifting basket to realize vertical conveying of goods. Its advantage is that it can load and unload goods at different heights, providing a certain degree of flexibility. However, reciprocating elevators can only transport one piece of goods at a time, which limits its potential for high-efficiency transportation and leads to its relatively low conveying efficiency.

[0003] The contents of the background technology section are merely the technologies known to the inventors and do not necessarily represent the prior art in the field. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of one or more defects in the prior art, the utility model provides a continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system, comprising:

[0005] frame;

[0006] A continuous hoist is installed inside the frame, the continuous hoist comprises a first driving device and a plurality of chain plates, wherein the first driving device is configured to drive the plurality of chain plates to cyclically move along a preset closed path, the closed path comprises a first lifting section and a second lifting section, and the chain plates maintain a horizontal posture in the first lifting section;

[0007] A reciprocating elevator is installed on the outside of the frame, and the reciprocating elevator includes a second drive device, a lifting basket, a first telescopic fork arm and a second telescopic fork arm, wherein the second drive device is configured to drive the lifting basket to perform lifting movements, the first telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to extend the lifting basket and pick up and place goods, and the second telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to transfer goods between the lifting basket and the chain plate.

[0008] According to one aspect of the utility model, the closed path also includes a first parallel section, a second parallel section and a transition section, wherein the first parallel section, the first lifting section, the second lifting section, the second parallel section and the transition section are sequentially connected in series to form a continuous circular motion trajectory.

[0009] According to one aspect of the utility model, the first driving device comprises:

[0010] a plurality of chain drive assemblies, the chain drive assemblies comprising a lifting chain, a driving sprocket and a plurality of driven sprockets, wherein the driving sprocket and the plurality of driven sprockets are respectively mounted on the frame and arranged at intervals along the closed path, the lifting chain is arranged along the closed path and meshed with the driving sprocket and the plurality of driven sprockets respectively; and

[0011] A first rotary driver, connected to each driving sprocket in the chain drive assembly;

[0012] Wherein, the lifting chain of each chain transmission assembly is connected to the chain plate.

[0013] According to one aspect of the utility model, the lifting basket comprises:

[0014] Layup rack;

[0015] A lower basket rack is arranged below the upper basket rack, and a storage area is formed between the upper basket rack and the lower basket rack;

[0016] A connecting frame is connected to the upper basket frame, the lower basket frame and the second driving device respectively.

[0017] According to one aspect of the utility model, two first telescopic fork arms are provided, and the two first telescopic fork arms are respectively provided on the upper basket frame and the lower basket frame; two second telescopic fork arms are provided, and the two second telescopic fork arms are respectively provided on the upper basket frame and the lower basket frame.

[0018] According to one aspect of the utility model, the second driving device comprises:

[0019] One or more belt drive assemblies, the belt drive assembly comprising a lifting belt, a driving pulley and a driven pulley, wherein the driving pulley is mounted at the bottom of the frame, the driven pulley is mounted at the top of the frame, and the lifting belt is wound around the driving pulley and the driven pulley; and

[0020] The second rotary driver is connected to the driving wheel in each of the belt transmission assemblies.

[0021] According to one aspect of the utility model, the lifting belt is a synchronous belt, and the driving pulley and the driven pulley are synchronous pulleys.

[0022] According to one aspect of the utility model, the number of the reciprocating hoists is two, and the two reciprocating hoists are respectively arranged on both sides of the frame.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the utility model provides a continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system, which has flexible and changeable usage modes and excellent continuous conveying capacity, and can load and unload goods at different heights, providing a certain degree of flexibility. Among them, the continuous elevator and the reciprocating elevator can work independently, and each of them independently transports the goods; the continuous elevator and the reciprocating elevator can also work together, and the reciprocating elevator realizes the transfer of goods between the shelf and the continuous elevator, and the continuous elevator realizes efficient transportation of the goods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a continuous elevator according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a reciprocating hoist according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0028] In the figure: 100, continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system; 110, frame; 120, continuous elevator; 121, first drive device; 1211, first rotary driver; 1212, lifting chain; 1213, driving sprocket; 1214, driven sprocket; 122, chain plate; 123, first parallel section; 124, first lifting section; 125, second lifting section; 126, second parallel section; 127, transition section; 130, reciprocating elevator; 131, second drive device; 1311, second rotary driver; 1312, lifting belt; 1313, driving pulley; 1314, driven pulley; 132, lifting basket; 1321, upper basket frame; 1322, lower basket frame; 1323, connecting frame; 133, first telescopic fork arm; 134, second telescopic fork arm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In the following, only some exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and descriptions are considered to be exemplary and non-restrictive in nature.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or mutual communication; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0033] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of the utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples, and the purpose is not to limit the utility model. In addition, the utility model may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the utility model provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art may be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0034] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0035] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 1 Describe in detail.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system 100 includes a frame 110, a continuous elevator 120 and a reciprocating elevator 130, wherein the continuous elevator 120 is installed inside the frame 110, and the reciprocating elevator 130 is installed outside the frame 110, and the continuous elevator 120 and the reciprocating elevator 130 can work independently or in combination. Specifically, when working independently, the continuous elevator 120 and the reciprocating elevator 130 can transport different goods independently; when working in combination, the reciprocating elevator 130 can realize the transfer of goods between the shelf and the continuous elevator 120, and the continuous elevator 120 can realize the efficient transportation of goods.

[0037] The continuous lifting machine 120 includes a first driving device 121 and a plurality of chain plates 122, wherein the first driving device 121 is configured to drive the plurality of chain plates 122 to cyclically move along a preset closed path, and the closed path includes a first lifting section 124 and a second lifting section 125. When the chain plates 122 travel in the first lifting section 124, the chain plates 122 maintain a horizontal posture, ensuring that the chain plates 122 can support the goods to move upward or downward smoothly; when the chain plates 122 travel in the second lifting section 125, the chain plates 122 are no longer responsible for supporting the goods, and at this time, the chain plates 122 maintain a vertical posture to reduce the lateral space occupied by the chain plates 122, and also reduce the floor space of the entire continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system 100.

[0038] The reciprocating elevator 130 includes a second driving device 131, a lifting basket 132, a first telescopic fork arm 133 and a second telescopic fork arm 134, wherein the second driving device 131 is installed on the outside of the frame 110 and is configured to drive the lifting basket 132 to perform lifting and lowering movements along a first direction. Preferably, the second driving device 131 can accurately stop the lifting basket 132 at any position on its movement path so that the lifting basket 132 can be aligned with the entrances and exits of different layers of the shelf. The first telescopic fork arm 133 and the second telescopic fork arm 134 are respectively installed on the lifting basket 132, wherein the first telescopic fork arm 133 is configured to be able to extend out of the lifting basket 132 and pick up and place goods. For example, the first telescopic fork arm 133 can be used to transfer goods on the shelf to the lifting basket 132, and the goods in the lifting basket 132 can also be transferred to the shelf; the second telescopic fork arm 134 is configured to be able to extend into the continuous elevator 120 to transfer the goods between the lifting basket 132 and the chain plate 122. Accordingly, channels for the passage of goods are provided on the frame 110 and the lifting basket 132.

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a continuous elevator 120 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the closed path may also include a first parallel section 123, a second parallel section 126 and a transition section 127, wherein the first parallel section 123 is higher than the second parallel section 126, and the chain plate 122 maintains a horizontal posture in the first parallel section 123 and the second parallel section 126. The first parallel section 123, the first lifting section 124, the second lifting section 125, the second parallel section 126 and the transition section 127 are sequentially connected in series to form a continuous circular motion track, and the chain plate 122 can support the movement of goods in the first parallel section 123 and the first lifting section 124. Specifically, the chain plate 122 supports the horizontal movement of goods in the first parallel section 123, and supports the vertical movement of goods in the first lifting section 124.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first driving device 121 may include a first rotary driver 1211 and a plurality of chain drive assemblies. The chain drive assembly may include a lifting chain 1212, a driving sprocket 1213 and a plurality of driven sprockets 1214, wherein the driving sprocket 1213 and the plurality of driven sprockets 1214 are arranged at intervals along a closed path and are respectively connected to the frame 110; the lifting chain 1212 is also arranged along a closed path, and the lifting chain 1212 is also meshed with the driving sprocket 1213 and the plurality of driven sprockets 1214 respectively. The first rotary driver 1211 may be a reduction motor (a motor with a built-in reduction box), and the output shaft of the first rotary driver 1211 is respectively connected to the driving sprocket 1213 of each chain drive assembly, and the lifting chain 1212 may be driven to move around the driving sprocket 1213 and the plurality of driven sprockets 1214 through the first rotary driver 1211. For example, four chain drive assemblies can be provided, and the four corners of the chain plate 122 are respectively connected to the lifting chains 1212 of the four chain drive assemblies, and when the first rotary driver 1211 drives the lifting chain 1212 to move around the driving sprocket 1213 and the plurality of driven sprockets 1214, the chain plate 122 moves together with the lifting chain 1212. Preferably, the driving sprocket 1213 is installed at the bottom of the frame 110 to facilitate the installation of the first rotary driver 1211.

[0041] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a reciprocating elevator 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the lifting basket 132 may include an upper basket frame 1321, a lower basket frame 1322 and a connecting frame 1323, wherein the above-mentioned channel is arranged on the connecting frame 1323, and the connecting frame 1323 is respectively connected to the upper basket frame 1321, the lower basket frame 1322 and the second driving device 131. Specifically, the upper basket frame 1321 is connected to the top of the connecting frame 1323, and the lower basket frame 1322 is connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 1323, and a storage area for storing goods is formed between the upper basket frame 1321 and the lower basket frame 1322, so that both the upper basket frame 1321 and the lower basket frame 1322 can carry goods.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, two first telescopic fork arms 133 and two second telescopic fork arms 134 can be respectively provided, wherein one first telescopic fork arm 133 is installed on the upper basket 1321, and is used to transfer goods between the shelf and the upper basket 1321; another first telescopic fork arm 133 is installed on the lower basket 1322, and is used to transfer goods between the shelf and the lower basket 1322. Among them, one second telescopic fork arm 134 is installed on the upper basket 1321, and is used to transfer goods between the upper basket 1321 and the chain plate 122; another second telescopic fork arm 134 is installed on the lower basket 1322, and is used to transfer goods between the lower basket 1322 and the chain plate 122.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the second driving device 131 may include a second rotary driver 1311 and one or more belt transmission assemblies. The belt transmission assembly may include a lifting belt 1312, a driving pulley 1313 and a driven pulley 1314, wherein the driving pulley 1313 is installed at the bottom of the frame 110, the driven pulley 1314 is installed at the top of the frame 110, and the lifting belt 1312 is wound around the driving pulley 1313 and the driven pulley 1314. The second rotary driver 1311 may be a reduction motor, and the output shaft of the second rotary driver 1311 is respectively connected to the driving pulley 1313 of each belt transmission assembly, and the lifting belt 1312 can be driven to move around the driving pulley 1313 and the driven pulley 1314 through the second rotary driver 1311. For example, two belt transmission assemblies may be provided, and the two belt transmission assemblies are respectively provided on both sides of the lifting basket 132, and are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting frame 1323 of the lifting basket 132. When the second rotary driver 1311 drives the lifting belt 1312 to move around the driving pulley 1313 and the driven pulley 1314, the lifting basket 132 moves together with the lifting belt 1312. Preferably, the lifting belt 1312 is a synchronous belt, and the driving pulley 1313 and the driven pulley 1314 are synchronous pulleys to improve the accuracy and stability of the second driving device 131.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the utility model, Figure 1 As shown, two reciprocating elevators 130 may be provided, and the two reciprocating elevators 130 are respectively provided on both sides of the frame 110 to further improve the conveying efficiency of the continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system 100 .

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the utility model provides a continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system 100, which has flexible and changeable usage modes and excellent continuous conveying capacity, and can load and unload goods at different heights, providing a certain degree of flexibility. Among them, the continuous elevator 120 and the reciprocating elevator 130 can work independently, and each of them independently transports the goods; the continuous elevator 120 and the reciprocating elevator 130 can also work together, and the reciprocating elevator 130 realizes the transfer of goods between the shelf and the continuous elevator 120, and the continuous elevator 120 realizes the efficient conveying of the goods.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous and reciprocating mixed lifting system, characterized in that: include: frame; A continuous hoist is installed inside the frame, the continuous hoist comprises a first driving device and a plurality of chain plates, wherein the first driving device is configured to drive the plurality of chain plates to cyclically move along a preset closed path, the closed path comprises a first lifting section and a second lifting section, and the chain plates maintain a horizontal posture in the first lifting section; A reciprocating elevator is installed on the outside of the frame, and the reciprocating elevator includes a second drive device, a lifting basket, a first telescopic fork arm and a second telescopic fork arm, wherein the second drive device is configured to drive the lifting basket to perform lifting movements, the first telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to extend the lifting basket and pick up and place goods, and the second telescopic fork arm is installed on the lifting basket and configured to transfer goods between the lifting basket and the chain plate.

2. The continuous and reciprocating mixing lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closed path further includes a first parallel section, a second parallel section and a transition section, wherein the first parallel section, the first lifting section, the second lifting section, the second parallel section and the transition section are sequentially connected in series to form a continuous circular motion trajectory.

3. The continuous and reciprocating mixing lifting system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The first driving device comprises: a plurality of chain drive assemblies, the chain drive assemblies comprising a lifting chain, a driving sprocket and a plurality of driven sprockets, wherein the driving sprocket and the plurality of driven sprockets are respectively mounted on the frame and arranged at intervals along the closed path, the lifting chain is arranged along the closed path and meshed with the driving sprocket and the plurality of driven sprockets respectively; and A first rotary driver, connected to each driving sprocket in the chain drive assembly; Wherein, the lifting chain of each chain transmission assembly is connected to the chain plate.

4. The continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting basket comprises: Layup rack; A lower basket rack is arranged below the upper basket rack, and a storage area is formed between the upper basket rack and the lower basket rack; A connecting frame is connected to the upper basket frame, the lower basket frame and the second driving device respectively.

5. The continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two first telescopic fork arms, and the two first telescopic fork arms are respectively arranged on the upper basket frame and the lower basket frame; there are two second telescopic fork arms, and the two second telescopic fork arms are respectively arranged on the upper basket frame and the lower basket frame.

6. The continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second driving device comprises: One or more belt drive assemblies, the belt drive assembly comprising a lifting belt, a driving pulley and a driven pulley, wherein the driving pulley is mounted at the bottom of the frame, the driven pulley is mounted at the top of the frame, and the lifting belt is wound around the driving pulley and the driven pulley; and The second rotary driver is connected to the driving wheel in each of the belt transmission assemblies.

7. The continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting belt is a synchronous belt, and the driving pulley and the driven pulley are synchronous pulleys.

8. The continuous and reciprocating hybrid lifting system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The reciprocating hoists are provided in two numbers, and the two reciprocating hoists are respectively provided on both sides of the frame.