Warehousing shelf and warehousing system

Abstract

The utility model provides a storage shelf and a storage system. The storage shelf comprises a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer comprises a roadway, the roadway extends in the first direction and comprises a first track and one or more goods supporting platforms, at least one goods supporting platform is located at an entrance of the roadway, and the goods supporting platforms are higher than the first tracks; the goods channel extends in the second direction, the goods channel comprises a second rail and a goods support, and the goods support is located above the second rail; wherein in the same storage layer, the roadways and the goods ways are crossed and communicated, and a preset height difference exists between the goods support and the goods supporting platform. The goods supporting platform is arranged at the entrance and exit of the roadway, so that the roadway has the function of temporarily storing goods, and the working efficiency of the warehousing system is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of logistics and warehousing, in particular to a storage shelf and a storage system. Background Art

[0002] In modern warehousing systems, the combination of four-way shuttles and storage racks forms the core of efficient logistics automation. These four-way shuttles can move flexibly along the tracks of the storage racks, performing precise goods storage and retrieval operations, thereby achieving rapid inbound and outbound operations. Considering the operating characteristics of the four-way shuttles, the storage racks include dedicated aisles and driveways. The aisles are used for dense storage of various goods, while the driveways provide space for the four-way shuttles to flexibly turn and change paths.

[0003] Current warehouse racking systems have a design limitation: the aisles themselves lack the ability to temporarily store goods. This means that after the elevator delivers goods to the designated location, they must wait for the four-way shuttle to arrive and complete the final handling of the goods. This waiting period undoubtedly reduces the efficiency of the entire inbound and outbound operations by increasing cycle time and slowing the flow of goods.

[0004] The contents of the background technology section are merely the technologies known to the inventors and do not necessarily represent the existing technologies in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of one or more defects in the prior art, the present invention provides a storage shelf comprising a plurality of storage layers, wherein the storage layers include:

[0006] A lane extending in a first direction, comprising a first track and one or more cargo support platforms, wherein at least one cargo support platform is located at an entrance or exit of the lane, and the cargo support platform is higher than the first track;

[0007] a cargo aisle extending along a second direction, the cargo aisle comprising a second track and a cargo support, wherein the cargo support is located above the second track;

[0008] Among them, in the same storage layer, the lanes and cargo lanes are intertwined, and there is a preset height difference between the cargo bracket and the cargo support platform.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, in the same storage layer, the cargo support platform is lower than the cargo bracket.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the cargo support platform includes a plurality of support members with the same height, and the plurality of support members are respectively located on both sides of the lane.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the cargo support includes two support beams, which are respectively located on both sides of the cargo channel.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage rack further includes a support frame, and the first rail, the cargo support platform, the second rail and the cargo bracket are respectively installed on the support frame.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, each storage layer is provided with one or more lanes and one or more cargo lanes.

[0014] The utility model also provides a storage system, comprising:

[0015] Storage racks as described above; and

[0016] One or more four-way shuttles are configured to travel on the first track and the second track, and are further configured to pick up and place cargo at the cargo rack and the cargo support platform.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage system further includes an elevator, which is arranged on one side of the storage shelf and aligned with the aisle, and is configured to be suitable for taking and placing goods at the cargo support platform.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention provides a storage shelf and storage system. By setting up a cargo support platform at the entrance and exit of the lane, the lane has the function of temporarily storing goods, which is conducive to improving the working efficiency of the storage system. Specifically, this design allows the elevator to deliver the goods to the designated location (the entrance and exit of the lane) without having to wait for the arrival of the four-way shuttle. It only needs to place the goods on the cargo execution platform before continuing to perform other tasks, thereby reducing waiting time and helping to improve the working efficiency of the elevator; correspondingly, the four-way shuttle does not have to wait for the arrival of the elevator after delivering the goods to the designated location (the entrance and exit of the lane). It only needs to place the goods on the cargo execution platform before continuing to perform other tasks, thereby reducing waiting time and helping to improve the working efficiency of the elevator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] 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:

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 2A partial top view of a storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 A partially enlarged view of a storage system according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0023] In the diagram: 100, warehousing system; 200, storage rack; 210, storage layer; 220, aisle; 221, first track; 222, cargo support platform; 2221, support component; 230, cargo channel; 231, second track; 232, cargo rack; 2321, support beam; 240, support frame; 300, four-way shuttle; 400, hoist. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" are used to indicate positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly specify the number of the technical features referred to. Therefore, features designated "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the aforementioned features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical, electrical, or intercommunication connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0028] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a storage system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A partial top view of a storage system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the storage system 100 includes a storage shelf 200, a four-way shuttle 300 and a hoist 400. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The storage rack 200 is shown in detail.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the storage shelf 200 includes several storage layers 210. The number of storage layers 210 can be determined according to storage needs, types of goods, etc. For example, it can be set to one layer, two layers or more layers. These storage layers 210 are used to provide sufficient storage capacity to ensure the orderly storage of goods. The storage layers 210 include aisles 220 and cargo aisles 230, wherein each storage layer 210 can be provided with one or more aisles 220 and one or more cargo aisles 230. Figure 3A partial enlarged view of a storage system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, laneway 220 extends along a first direction and includes a first rail 221 and one or more cargo support platforms 222. The first rail 221 supports and guides a four-way shuttle 300 in the first direction. The cargo support platforms 222 are higher than the first rail 221 and are used to carry cargo. At least one cargo support platform 222 is located at the entrance or exit of laneway 220 (typically located at a section of laneway 220). The presence of cargo support platforms 222 at the entrance or exit of laneway 220 allows laneway 220 to temporarily store cargo. After delivering cargo to the entrance or exit of laneway 220, the elevator 400 does not need to wait for the four-way shuttle 300 to arrive. Instead, it can simply place the cargo on the cargo handling platform and continue with other tasks, thus reducing waiting time and improving the efficiency of the warehousing system 100. A cargo lane 230 extends along a second direction and includes a second rail 231 and cargo supports 232. Among them, the second track 231 is used to support the four-way shuttle 300 and guide the four-way shuttle 300 to move in the second direction. The cargo support 232 is located above the second track 231 and can be used to carry cargo. It should be noted that in the same storage layer 210, the lanes 220 and the cargo lanes 230 intersect and interconnect, allowing the four-way shuttle 300 to freely switch paths between different lanes 220 and cargo lanes 230; in addition, there is a preset height difference between the cargo support platform 222 in the lane 220 and the cargo support 232 in the cargo lane 230 to accommodate the empty height and loaded height of the four-way shuttle 300 in different travel directions. For example, in this embodiment, the cargo support platform 222 in the same storage layer 210 is lower than the cargo support 232.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the cargo support platform 222 may include a plurality of support members 2221 of the same height, wherein the support members 2221 may be metal blocks, sheet metal parts, etc. The plurality of support members 2221 are distributed on both sides of the lane 220, thereby forming a stable support structure to ensure the stability and safety of the cargo during storage. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the cargo support platform 222 includes four support members 2221, two of which are arranged on the left side of the alley 220, and two of which are arranged on the right side of the alley 220. There is also a certain distance between the support members 2221 on the same side of the alley 220 to ensure stable support for the cargo. In addition, the arrangement of the support members 2221 allows the four-way shuttle 300 to move easily between the support members 2221 to achieve cargo transportation.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the cargo rack 232 may include two support beams 2321 , which may be respectively arranged on both sides of the cargo aisle 230 , thereby forming a stable support structure to ensure the stability and safety of the cargo during storage.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the storage rack 200 may further include a support frame 240, on which the first rail 221, the cargo support platform 222 (support component 2221), the second rail 231, and the cargo bracket 232 (support beam 2321) are respectively installed. The support frame 240 serves as the structural foundation of the storage rack 200, ensuring accurate positioning and stable installation of each component. It also facilitates the modularization and standardization of the storage rack 200, improving its stability and reliability.

[0035] The storage rack 200 is described in detail above, wherein at least a cargo support platform 222 is provided at the entrance and exit of the lane 220, so that the lane 220 has the function of temporarily storing cargo, which is beneficial to improving the working efficiency of the storage system 100. Figures 1 to 3 The other parts of the warehousing system 100 are described in detail.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the warehousing system 100 may include one or more four-way shuttles 300. The four-way shuttles 300 are configured to travel between the first track 221 and the second track 231, and to place and retrieve cargo from the cargo racks 232 and the cargo support platform 222. This configuration ensures that the four-way shuttles 300 can efficiently move and operate on the storage racks.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the storage system 100 may further include an elevator 400, which is disposed on one side of the storage rack 200 and aligned with the lane 220, particularly aligned with the entrance and exit of the lane 220. The elevator 400 is configured to place goods on the goods support platform 222.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the four-way shuttle 300 has sequentially increasing first-direction empty height, first-direction loaded height, second-direction empty height, and second-direction loaded height. When at the first-direction empty height and first-direction loaded height, the four-way shuttle 300 can travel along the aisle 220 of the storage rack 200; when at the second-direction empty height and second-direction loaded height, the four-way shuttle 300 can travel along the cargo aisle 230 of the storage rack 200. After the elevator 400 delivers goods to the entrance / exit of the aisle 220, it is not necessary to wait for the four-way shuttle 300 to arrive; the goods can be placed on the cargo execution platform at the entrance / exit of the aisle 220 to continue performing other tasks. The four-way shuttle 300 can travel under the goods at the lowest height (first direction empty height), and then rise to the first direction loading height or the second direction loading height. It can then carry the goods along the aisle 220 (first direction) or the cargo aisle 230 (second direction). After the four-way shuttle 300 enters the cargo aisle 230, it can lower itself to the second direction empty height to place the goods on the cargo support 232.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model provide a warehousing system 100, which allows the elevator 400 to deliver goods to the designated location (the entrance and exit of the aisle 220) without waiting for the four-way shuttle 300 to arrive. It can simply place the goods on the cargo execution platform and continue to perform other tasks, thereby reducing waiting time and improving the working efficiency of the elevator 400. Correspondingly, the four-way shuttle 300 also does not need to wait for the elevator 400 to arrive after delivering goods to the designated location (the entrance and exit of the aisle 220). It can simply place the goods on the cargo execution platform and continue to perform other tasks, thereby reducing waiting time and improving the working efficiency of the elevator 400.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage shelf, characterized in that: It comprises several storage layers, and the storage layers include: A lane, the lane extending in a first direction, the lane comprising a first track and one or more cargo support platforms, wherein at least one cargo support platform is located at an entrance and exit of the lane, and the cargo support platform is higher than the first track; A cargo aisle, the cargo aisle extending along a second direction, the cargo aisle comprising a second track and a cargo support, wherein the cargo support is located above the second track; Among them, in the same storage layer, the lanes and cargo lanes are cross-connected, and there is a preset height difference between the cargo rack and the cargo support platform.

2. The storage shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the same storage layer, the cargo support platform is lower than the cargo bracket.

3. The storage shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo supporting platform includes a plurality of supporting members with the same height, and the plurality of supporting members are respectively located on both sides of the lane.

4. The storage shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cargo support comprises two support beams, and the two support beams are respectively located on both sides of the cargo channel.

5. The storage shelf according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The storage rack also includes a support frame, and the first rail, the cargo support platform, the second rail and the cargo bracket are respectively installed on the support frame.

6. The storage shelf according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Each storage layer is provided with one or more lanes and one or more cargo lanes.

7. A storage system, characterized in that: include: The storage shelf according to any one of claims 1 to 6; and One or more four-way shuttles are configured to travel on the first track and the second track, and are also configured to pick up and place cargo at the cargo rack and the cargo support platform.

8. The storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The storage system further comprises an elevator, which is arranged at one side of the storage rack and aligned with the lane, and the elevator is configured to be suitable for picking up and placing goods at the goods supporting platform.

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