Workstation and warehousing system

By introducing regulatory components and fence substrates into the workstation, the speed of the logistics handling device is monitored and controlled in real time, the problem of the logistics handling device being out of control and impacting the physical fence is solved, and the safety and stability of the workstation is significantly improved.

CN223031920UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27HAI ROBOTICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421954708.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-12
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-12

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Technical Problem

The existing logistics handling devices are prone to out of control and impacting the physical fence during operation, resulting in lower safety of the workstation.

Method used

A workstation is designed, including a fence base and a supervision component. The supervision component monitors the speed and position of the logistics handling device in real time through the detection section and the controller. If it is found to be out of control or overspeed, the brakes of the logistics handling device will be immediately controlled to ensure its stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the logistics handling device from being out of control and impacting the fence substrate, improves the safety of the workstation, and further enhances stability and safety through dual guarantee mechanisms (regulatory components and dispatching systems).

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Abstract

The utility model provides a workstation and a warehousing system, and belongs to the technical field of warehouse logistics. The work station comprises a work station body, a fence base body and a supervision assembly, the fence base body is arranged in the work station body so as to divide the work station body into a walking area and an operation area, an operation window is formed in the fence base body, and the operation window is located above a material storage box on the logistics carrying device; the supervision assembly comprises a first detection piece and a controller, the first detection piece is arranged on a detection section in the walking area, and the detection section corresponds to the operation window; the first detection piece is used for detecting identity information of the logistics carrying device entering the detection section, and the controller is used for controlling the logistics carrying device to brake when the speed of the logistics carrying device entering the detection section is larger than or equal to a first preset speed. When the logistics carrying device overspeeds in the detection section, the controller can control the logistics carrying device to brake, blocking is carried out through the height of the operation window, and the safety of the workstation is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of warehousing logistics, and particularly to a workstation and a warehousing system. Background Art

[0002] When operating a workstation, an operator needs to contact and interact with a logistics handling device. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the personal safety of the operator during the interaction.

[0003] Currently, physical enclosures are set up between the operator and the logistics handling device for the safety protection of the operator. The physical enclosures are provided with operation windows. When the logistics handling device runs to the operation window, the operator contacts the logistics handling device to pick up goods from the logistics handling device or put goods into the logistics handling device.

[0004] However, the existing logistics handling devices are prone to getting out of control and hitting the physical enclosures during operation, resulting in low safety of the workstation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] This application provides a workstation and a warehousing system to solve the problem that the logistics handling device is prone to getting out of control and hitting the physical enclosure during operation.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a workstation, including a workstation body, an enclosure base body, and a supervision component. The enclosure base body is arranged inside the workstation body to divide the workstation body into a walking area and an operation area. The walking area is used for the logistics handling device to walk, and the operation area is used to accommodate the operator. An operation window is opened on the enclosure base body, and the operation window is located above the storage box on the logistics handling device for the operator to pick up and place items in the storage box through the operation window.

[0007] The supervision component includes a first detection component and a controller. The first detection component is arranged on the detection section in the walking area, and the detection section corresponds to the operation window. The first detection component is communicatively connected to the controller, and the controller is used to be communicatively connected to the logistics handling device.

[0008] The first detection component is used to detect the identity information of the logistics handling device entering the detection section. The controller is used to control the logistics handling device to brake when the speed of the logistics handling device entering the detection section is greater than or equal to a first preset speed.

[0009] In a possible implementation manner, for the workstation provided by this application, the enclosure base body includes a guiding section for guiding the logistics handling device towards the operation window.

[0010] In a possible implementation manner, for the workstation provided by this application, the guiding section includes an arc section and a first enclosure section connected to the arc section. At least part of the operation window is located on the arc section, and the first enclosure section and the arc section are used to guide the logistics handling device towards the operation window in sequence.

[0011] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the center of the arc segment is located within the walking area.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the workstation provided by the present application further includes a blocking member, and the blocking member is arranged on the side of the enclosure base facing the walking area.

[0013] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the blocking member is arranged at the bottom of the enclosure base.

[0014] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the blocking member includes a first blocking segment and a second blocking segment connected in sequence, and the first blocking segment and the second blocking segment are arranged corresponding to the enclosure base.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the workstation provided by the present application further includes at least one buffer member, and the buffer member is arranged on the side of the blocking member away from the enclosure base.

[0016] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the enclosure base further includes a second enclosure segment, the second enclosure segment is connected to the arc segment, and the arc segment is located between the first enclosure segment and the second enclosure segment;

[0017] Part of the operation window is located on the second enclosure segment.

[0018] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the second enclosure segment is parallel to the first enclosure segment.

[0019] In a possible implementation, for the workstation provided by the present application, the first detection member is a vision camera, a QR code camera or a radio frequency identification member.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present application provides a warehousing system, including any one of the above workstations and at least one logistics handling device located within the workstation.

[0021] In a possible implementation, for the warehousing system provided by the present application, it further includes a scheduling system, and the scheduling system is used to communicate with the logistics handling device to control the logistics handling device to decelerate when the speed of the logistics handling device close to the workstation and outside the detection segment of the workstation is greater than a second preset speed, and the second preset speed is greater than the first preset speed.

[0022] In a possible implementation, for the warehousing system provided by the present application, it further includes a second detection member, and the second detection member is arranged on the logistics handling device to detect the speed of the logistics handling device, and the second detection member is communicatively connected to the supervision component of the workstation.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the warehousing system provided by the present application further includes a touch edge component. The touch edge component is arranged on the logistics handling device. When the touch edge component contacts the enclosure base of the workstation, the supervision component of the workstation controls the logistics handling device to brake.

[0024] In a possible implementation, for the warehousing system provided by the present application, the touch edge component includes a touch edge part and at least one third detection part. The touch edge part is arranged on the logistics handling device, and the third detection part is arranged on the touch edge part and is communicatively connected to the supervision component on the workstation. When the third detection part contacts the enclosure base, the supervision component controls the logistics handling device to brake.

[0025] In a possible implementation, for the warehousing system provided by the present application, the logistics handling device includes a moving chassis and a connection component arranged on the moving chassis. The touch edge part is arranged on the moving chassis, and the connection component is used to connect with the storage box so that the projection of the storage box towards the moving chassis is located on the side of the touch edge part towards the moving chassis.

[0026] In a possible implementation, for the warehousing system provided by the present application, the touch edge part is located at the bottom of the outer peripheral surface of the moving chassis.

[0027] The present application provides a workstation and a warehousing system. The workstation is provided with an enclosure base and a supervision component. During the movement of the logistics handling device, when the logistics handling device approaches the enclosure base and the operation window within the detection section, the controller of the supervision component supervises the logistics handling device. If the logistics handling device gets out of control or overspeed, the controller of the supervision component can independently control the logistics handling device to brake, improving the stability of controlling the logistics handling device to avoid the logistics handling device hitting the enclosure base out of control. By setting the supervision component in this way, the controller of the supervision component and the scheduling system in the warehousing system form a double guarantee. An operation window is opened on the enclosure base, and the operation window is located above the storage box of the logistics handling device. In this way, when the logistics handling device moves normally or overspeed to the operation window, the height setting of the operation window can be used to block the logistics handling device, without worrying about the logistics handling device hurting the operator, and it does not affect the operator to take and place items in the storage box on the logistics handling device through the operation window. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0029] Figure 1Schematic structural diagram of the warehousing system provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 For Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the warehousing system in

[0031] Figure 3 For Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of yet another perspective of the warehousing system in

[0032] Figure 4 For Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the mechanism of another perspective of the warehousing system in

[0033] Figure 5 For Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of the logistics handling device in

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0035] 100 - Enclosure base; 101 - Walking area; 1011 - Detection section; 102 - Operation area; 110 - Operation window; 111 - Lower edge; 120 - Guide section; 121 - First enclosure section; 122 - Arc section; 130 - Second enclosure section;

[0036] 200 - Blocking member; 210 - First blocking section; 220 - Second blocking section;

[0037] 300 - First detection member;

[0038] 400 - Edge - touching assembly; 410 - Edge - touching member; 420 - Third detection member;

[0039] 500 - Logistics handling device; 510 - Storage box; 520 - Mobile chassis;

[0040] 600 - Operator. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the preferred embodiments of the present application. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present application. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application. The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense and can be used interchangeably. For example, "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a fixed connection or a sliding connection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is the orientation or positional relationship based on the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to this application.

[0044] The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. in the description, claims, and drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily need to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of this application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here.

[0045] In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or modules does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or modules clearly listed, but may include other steps or modules not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or displays.

[0046] Currently, workstations usually provide safety protection for operators by setting up physical enclosures between the operators and the logistics handling devices, and the physical enclosures are provided with operation windows. When the logistics handling device runs to the operation window, the operator contacts the logistics handling device to pick up goods from the logistics handling device or put goods into the logistics handling device.

[0047] However, the existing logistics handling devices are prone to running out of control and hitting the physical enclosures during operation, and the safety of the workstations is relatively low.

[0048] In order to overcome the defects in the prior art, the present application provides a workstation and a storage system. The workstation is provided with an enclosure base and a supervision component. During the movement of the logistics handling device, when the logistics handling device located in the detection section is close to the enclosure base and the operation window, the controller of the supervision component supervises the logistics handling device. If the logistics handling device is out of control or overspeeding, the controller of the supervision component can independently control the brakes of the logistics handling device, thereby improving the stability of controlling the logistics handling device to avoid the logistics handling device from getting out of control and hitting the enclosure base. By setting the supervision component, the controller of the supervision component and the scheduling system in the storage system form a double guarantee. An operation window is opened on the enclosure base, and the operation window is located above the storage box of the logistics handling device. When the logistics handling device moves normally or overspeeds to the operation window, the height setting of the operation window can be used to block the logistics handling device, without worrying about the logistics handling device hitting the operator, and it does not affect the operator's taking and placing items in the storage box on the logistics handling device through the operation window.

[0049] The content of the utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can understand the content of the utility model more clearly and in detail.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a workstation, including a workstation body, a containment base 100 and a supervision component. The containment base 100 is arranged in the workstation body, and the workstation body is divided into a walking area 101 and an operating area 102. The walking area 101 is used for the logistics handling device 500 to walk, and the operating area 102 is used to accommodate the operator 600. An operating window 110 is opened on the containment base 100, and the operating window 110 is located above the storage box 510 on the logistics handling device 500, so that the operator 600 can take and put items in the storage box 510 through the operating window 110.

[0051] The monitoring component includes a first detection member 300 and a controller. The first detection member 300 is arranged on a detection section 1011 in the walking area 101. The detection section 1011 corresponds to the operation window 110. The first detection member 300 is connected in communication with the controller. The controller is used to communicate with the logistics handling device 500.

[0052] The first detection member 300 is used to detect the identity information of the logistics handling device 500 entering the detection section 1011, and the controller is used to control the logistics handling device 500 to brake when the speed of the logistics handling device 500 entering the detection section 1011 is greater than or equal to a first preset speed.

[0053] The enclosure base body 100 is arranged inside the work area body to divide the workstation body into a walking area 101 and an operation area 102. The walking area 101 allows the logistics handling device 500 to walk, so that the logistics handling device 500 can carry the storage box 510 in the walking area 101, and the operation area 102 allows the operator 600 to operate.

[0054] An operation window 110 is opened on the enclosure base body 100. When the logistics handling device 500 moves to the operation window 110, the operator 600 can take and place the storage box 510 from the logistics handling device 500 through the operation window 110 without entering the walking area 101. The operation window 110 is higher than the storage box 510 of the logistics handling device 500. Exemplarily, the height of the lower edge 111 of the operation window 110 is set to about one meter, and this height is usually below the armpit of the operator 600. Therefore, when the operator 600 takes and places items in the storage box 510, the operator 600 can only touch the storage box 510, and it is not easy to touch the logistics handling device 500 due to the height limitation of the operation window 110, thereby avoiding the contact between the operator 600 and the logistics handling device 500 and ensuring the safety of the operator 600. To further ensure the safety of the operator 600, sharp structures can be avoided on the parts of the logistics handling device 500 that the operator 600 can touch. In this way, even if the logistics handling device 500 collides with the enclosure base body 100 or the operator 600, it is difficult to cause substantial harm to the operator 600.

[0055] The supervision component includes a first detection piece 300 and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the logistics handling device 500. The first detection piece 300 is arranged in the detection section 1011 corresponding to the operation window 110 in the walking area 101, so that the supervision component determines the identity information of each logistics handling device 500 in the current detection section 1011 through the first detection piece 300, and feeds back the detected identity information of the logistics handling device 500 in the detection section 1011 to the controller, so that the controller is communicatively connected to the logistics handling device 500 with the corresponding identity information and monitors the moving speed of the logistics handling device 500 in real time. When the moving speed of a certain logistics handling device 500 in the detection section 1011 is greater than the first preset speed, the controller can control the corresponding speeding logistics handling device 500 to brake according to the obtained identity information, and quickly reduce its speed by controlling the logistics handling device 500 to brake, so as to ensure that the logistics handling device 500 can maintain an appropriate speed after restarting, and reduce the possibility of the logistics handling device 500 speeding out of control and colliding with the enclosure base body 100. Even if the logistics handling device 500 speeds out of control and hits the enclosure base body 100, since the operation window 110 is higher than the storage box 510 of the logistics handling device 500, the logistics handling device 500 will not collide with the operator 600, ensuring safety.

[0056] Therefore, the workstation provided by the embodiment of the present application is provided with a fence base body 100 and a supervision component. During the movement of the material handling device 500, when the material handling device 500 approaches the fence base body 100 and the operation window 110 within the detection section 1011, the controller of the supervision component supervises the material handling device 500. If the material handling device 500 gets out of control or overspeed, the controller of the supervision component can independently control the material handling device 500 to brake, improving the stability of controlling the material handling device 500 to avoid the material handling device 500 hitting the fence base body out of control. By setting the supervision component in this way, the controller of the supervision component and the scheduling system in the warehousing system form a double guarantee. An operation window is opened on the fence base body, and the operation window is located above the storage box of the material handling device 500. In this way, when the material handling device 500 moves normally or overspeed to the operation window, the height setting of the operation window can be used to block the material handling device 500, without worrying about the material handling device 500 hurting the operator, and it does not affect the operator to take and place items in the storage box on the material handling device 500 through the operation window.

[0057] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the fence base body 100 includes a guiding section 120, and the guiding section 120 is used to guide the material handling device 500 towards the operation window 110.

[0058] It can be understood that by setting the guiding section 120, it can play a guiding role when the material handling device 500 moves towards the operation window 110, so that the material handling device 500 can move stably towards the operation window 110, avoiding the movement route of the material handling device 500 deviating and moving away from the operation window 110, resulting in difficulty for the operator 600 to take and place items in the storage box 510 on the material handling device 500 through the operation window 110.

[0059] In specific implementation, referring to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the guiding section 120 includes an arc section 122 and a first fence section 121 connected to the arc section 122. At least part of the operation window 110 is located on the arc section 122, and the first fence section 121 and the arc section 122 are used to guide the material handling device 500 towards the operation window 110 in sequence.

[0060] It can be understood that the first fence section 121 is located on one side of the arc section 122 and extends away from the first fence section 121, dividing the workstation body into a walking area 101 and an operation area 102.

[0061] The arc segment 122 is connected to the first enclosure segment 121, and one side edge of the arc segment 122 is smoothly transitioned with the edge of the first enclosure segment 121. In this way, when the logistics handling device 500 moves to contact with the first enclosure segment 121, the first enclosure segment 121 can stably guide the logistics handling device 500 to the arc segment 122, and the movement of the logistics handling device 500 will not be blocked due to the existence of a stepped surface or other structures between the first enclosure segment 121 and the arc segment 122.

[0062] At least part of the operation window 110 is arranged on the arc segment 122. After the logistics handling device 500 moves to the arc segment 122, it can be guided by the arc segment 122 to move to the operation window 110, so that the operator 600 can pick up and place items from the storage box 510 on the logistics handling device 500 through the operation window 110.

[0063] Arranging at least part of the operation window 110 on the arc segment 122 can make the operation window 110 have an arc structure, and correspondingly make the operation window 110 form an arc-shaped operable range, with a larger operation space, which is convenient for the operator 600 to pick up and place items in the storage box 510.

[0064] And, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the center of the arc segment 122 is located in the walking area 101. Setting the center of the arc segment 122 in the walking area 101, that is, setting the arc segment 122 to bend towards the walking area 101, is convenient for guiding the logistics handling device 500 by the arc segment 122 all the time when the logistics handling device 500 moves along the arc segment 122, and providing centripetal force to the logistics handling device 500, and the guiding effect on the logistics handling device 500 is more stable and reliable.

[0065] In other embodiments, according to the setting requirements of the workstation body, the center of the arc segment 122 can also be set in the operation area 102, and the present application does not limit this.

[0066] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the workstation provided by the embodiment of the present application further includes a blocking member 200, and the blocking member 200 is arranged on the side of the enclosure base 100 facing the walking area 101. With such a setting, when the logistics handling device 500 moves along the enclosure base 100, the logistics handling device 500 can be in contact with the blocking member 200 to ensure that the structure of the enclosure base 100 is not damaged by bumping.

[0067] The blocking member 200 is arranged at the bottom of the enclosure base 100. It can be understood that by arranging the blocking member 200 at the bottom of the enclosure base 100, when the blocking member 200 contacts the logistics handling device 500, the blocking member 200 can contact the bottom of the logistics handling device 500, so that the center of gravity of the enclosure base 100 is lower and the stability is improved. Even if the logistics handling device 500 collides with the blocking member 200, the possibility of damage and overturning of the enclosure base 100 can be reduced.

[0068] In specific implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the blocking member 200 includes a first blocking segment 210 and a second blocking segment 220 connected in sequence, and the first blocking segment 210 and the second blocking segment 220 are arranged corresponding to the enclosure base 100 .

[0069] Among them, the first blocking section 210 is arranged corresponding to the first enclosure section 121 of the enclosure base 100, and the second blocking section 220 is arranged corresponding to the arc section 122 of the enclosure base 100, and the first blocking section 210 and the second blocking section 220 are connected to each other to form a continuous blocking structure, providing continuous blocking and guiding effects for the logistics handling device 500.

[0070] In addition, the workstation provided in the embodiment of the present application further includes at least one buffer, which is arranged on the side of the blocking member 200 away from the enclosure base 100. By arranging the buffer on the side of the blocking member 200 away from the enclosure base 100, when the logistics handling device 500 contacts the blocking member 200, the buffer can be contacted first, and the collision speed of the logistics handling device 500 can be slowed down by the buffer, the impact force can be reduced, and the structural safety of the logistics handling device 500 and the structural stability of the enclosure base 100 can be ensured.

[0071] Exemplarily, the buffer member may be a rubber block, a spring block, a sponge pad, a foam pad, etc., which is arranged on the side of the blocking member 200 away from the enclosure base 100 .

[0072] In some embodiments, reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the enclosure base 100 further includes a second enclosure segment 130, which is connected to the arc segment 122, and the arc segment 122 is located between the first enclosure segment 121 and the second enclosure segment 130. Part of the operation window 110 is located on the second enclosure segment 130.

[0073] It can be understood that the second enclosure section 130 is set on the side of the arc section 122 away from the first enclosure section 121, and the second enclosure section 130 extends to the other side of the arc section 122 to further divide the workstation body into a walking area 101 and an operating area 102. The boundary between the walking area 101 and the operating area 102 can be made clearer, the partition of the workstation body can be made simpler, and the operation of the material storage box 510 can be carried out in an orderly manner.

[0074] By arranging part of the operation window 110 on the second enclosing section 130, the range of the operation window 110 can be further expanded to increase the operation space for the operator 600.

[0075] Moreover, the second blocking section 220 can be further extended to correspond to the second enclosing section 130, so as to increase the blocking range of the blocking member 200 and ensure the stable and reliable blocking effect of the blocking member 200 on the enclosing base body 100.

[0076] Specifically, the second enclosing section 130 is parallel to the first enclosing section 121. It can be understood that arranging the second enclosing section 130 parallel to the first enclosing section 121 facilitates adjusting the area ratio of the walking area 101 and the operation area 102, making the setting of the enclosing base body 100 more convenient.

[0077] Of course, in other embodiments, an included angle may also be provided between the second enclosing section 130 and the first enclosing section 121. The size of the included angle can be specifically set according to the specific area division of the workstation body, and this application does not limit this.

[0078] Wherein, the first detection member 300 is a vision camera, a QR code camera or a radio frequency identification member. The first preset speed and the second preset speed can be speed thresholds set according to the experience of those skilled in the art. For example, the first preset speed can be 10 m / s, and the second preset speed can be 15 m / s, etc., and specific limitations are not made here.

[0079] It can be understood that setting the first detection member 300 as a vision camera, a QR code camera or a radio frequency identification member, etc., has a relatively high recognition accuracy for the logistics handling device 500 and a relatively fast recognition speed. Correspondingly, an identity chip or an identity card can be set on the logistics handling device 500 for the first detection member 300 to identify.

[0080] The embodiment of the present application further provides a warehousing system. Refer to Figures 1 to 5 , which includes the workstation in any of the above embodiments and at least one logistics handling device 500 located in the workstation.

[0081] The workstation has been described in detail in the above embodiments and will not be elaborated here.

[0082] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the warehousing system further includes a scheduling system. The scheduling system is used to communicate with the logistics handling device 500 to control the logistics handling device 500 to decelerate when the speed of the logistics handling device 500 near the workstation and outside the detection section 1011 of the workstation is greater than the second preset speed. The second preset speed is greater than the first preset speed.

[0083] It can be understood that the first detection component 300 can identify the identity information of the logistics handling device 500 located within the detection section 1011. Correspondingly, the scheduling system is used to communicate with the logistics handling device 500 to determine the position of each logistics handling device 500, so as to preliminarily control the speed of the logistics handling device 500 when the logistics handling device 500 approaches the workstation but has not yet entered the detection section 101, further improving the reliability of the speed control of the logistics handling device 500 by the warehousing system and providing a stable guarantee.

[0084] When the speed of the logistics handling device 500 located near the workstation body, with the destination being the workstation body and not yet reaching the detection section 1011 is greater than the second preset speed, the scheduling system can control the logistics handling device 500 to decelerate and move into the detection section 1011 at a lower speed. After the logistics handling device 500 enters the detection section 1011, the controller and the scheduling system simultaneously monitor the logistics handling device 500. At this time, the speed of the logistics handling device 500 is less than or equal to the second preset speed. If the speed of the logistics handling device 500 is greater than the first preset speed, the controller will control the logistics handling device 500 to brake to control the speed of the logistics handling device 500 below the first preset speed and make the logistics handling device 500 move smoothly to the operation window 110 at a moving speed less than the first preset speed.

[0085] The warehousing system provided by the embodiment of the present application, by setting up a workstation with a fence base body 100 and a supervision component therein. During the movement of the logistics handling device 500, when the logistics handling device 500 approaches the fence base body 100 and the operation window 110 within the detection section 1011, the controller of the supervision component monitors the logistics handling device 500. If the logistics handling device 500 gets out of control or overspeed, the controller of the supervision component can independently control the logistics handling device 500 to brake, improving the stability of controlling the logistics handling device 500 to avoid the logistics handling device 500 hitting the fence base body 100 out of control. By setting up the supervision component in this way, the controller of the supervision component and the scheduling system in the warehousing system form a double guarantee. The operation window 110 on the fence base body 100 is located above the storage box 510 of the logistics handling device 500. In this way, when the logistics handling device 500 moves normally or overspeed to the operation window 110, the height setting of the operation window 110 can be used to block the logistics handling device 500, without worrying about the logistics handling device 500 hurting the operator, and it does not affect the operator taking and placing items in the storage box on the logistics handling device 500 through the operation window.

[0086] In some embodiments, the warehousing system provided by the embodiments of the present application further includes a second detection component, which is arranged on the logistics handling device 500 to detect the speed of the logistics handling device 500, and the second detection component is communicatively connected to the controller in the workstation supervision component.

[0087] By arranging the second detection component on the logistics handling device 500, the second detection component can be used to detect the moving speed of the logistics handling device 500. The second detection component detects the moving speed of the logistics handling device 500 in real time and feeds back the detected moving speed signal to the controller of the supervision component and the scheduling system, so that the controller controls the logistics handling device 500 to brake when the speed of the logistics handling device 500 in the detection section 1011 is greater than the first preset speed, or it is convenient for the scheduling system to control the logistics handling device 500 to decelerate when the speed of the logistics handling device 500 outside the detection section 1011 is greater than the second preset speed.

[0088] Specifically, the second detection component can be a dual encoder arranged at the motor of the logistics handling device 500, and the moving speed of the logistics handling device 500 is determined by detecting the motor speed.

[0089] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 5 as shown, the warehousing system provided by the embodiments of the present application further includes a touch edge component 400, which is arranged on the logistics handling device 500. When the touch edge component 400 contacts the enclosure base body 100 of the workstation, the controller in the workstation supervision component controls the logistics handling device 500 to brake. It can be understood that by arranging the touch edge component 400 on the logistics handling device 500, when the touch edge component 400 contacts the blocking member 200 of the enclosure base body 100, the controller controls the logistics handling device 500 to brake, which can avoid the continuous friction between the logistics handling device 500 and the blocking member 200 and reduce the possibility of damage to the logistics handling device 500.

[0090] In specific implementation, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 5 as shown, the touch edge component 400 includes a touch edge member 410 and at least one third detection component 420. The touch edge member 410 is arranged on the logistics handling device 500, the third detection component 420 is arranged on the touch edge member 410, and the third detection component 420 is communicatively connected to the controller in the workstation supervision component. The controller controls the logistics handling device 500 to brake when the third detection component 420 contacts the enclosure base body 100.

[0091] The touch edge member 410 is arranged on the logistics handling device 500 so that the logistics handling device 500 contacts the blocking member 200 through the touch edge member 410, avoiding the direct collision between the logistics handling device 500 and the blocking member 200 and ensuring the structural stability of the logistics handling device 500.

[0092] The third detection member 420 is arranged on the edge contact member 410 and can notify the controller when it detects that the edge contact member 410 contacts the blocking member 200, so that the controller controls the braking of the logistics handling device 500. Wherein, the edge contact member 410 can be set as an elastic edge wrapping, and the third detection member 420 can be a pressure sensor or a deformation sensor. When the third detection member 420 detects an increase in the pressure of the elastic edge wrapping or detects a local deformation of the elastic edge wrapping, it can be determined that the edge contact member 410 contacts the blocking member 200.

[0093] In addition, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the logistics handling device 500 includes a moving chassis 520 and a connecting component arranged on the moving chassis 520. The connecting component can be connected to the storage bin 510. The edge contact member 410 is arranged on the moving chassis 520, and the projection of the storage bin 510 facing the moving chassis 520 is located on the side of the edge contact member 410 facing the moving chassis 520.

[0094] It can be understood that by arranging the edge contact member 410 on the side of the moving chassis 520 facing the forward direction of the logistics handling device 500 and making the projection of the storage bin 510 facing the moving chassis 520 located on the side of the edge contact member 410 relatively far from the forward direction of the logistics handling device 500, it can be ensured that the storage bin 510 on the logistics handling device 500 does not contact the enclosure base body 100 when the edge contact member 410 contacts the blocking member 200, thereby ensuring that the storage bin 510 of the logistics handling device 500 will not fall or shift due to collision.

[0095] Moreover, the edge contact member 410 is located at the bottom of the outer peripheral surface of the moving chassis 520. Arranging the edge contact member 410 at the bottom of the moving chassis 520 facilitates the more accurate collision contact between the edge contact member 410 and the blocking member 200, and ensures the accuracy and stability of the contact between the edge contact member 410 and the blocking member 200.

[0096] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A workstation, characterized in that: It includes a workstation body, an enclosure base and a supervision component, wherein the enclosure base is arranged in the workstation body to divide the workstation body into a walking area and an operating area, wherein the walking area is used for the logistics handling device to walk, and the operating area is used to accommodate operators, and an operating window is provided on the enclosure base, wherein the operating window is located above the material storage box on the logistics handling device, so that the operator can take and put items in the material storage box through the operating window; The supervision component includes a first detection member and a controller, wherein the first detection member is arranged on a detection section in the walking area, the detection section corresponds to the operation window, the first detection member is connected in communication with the controller, and the controller is used to connect in communication with the logistics handling device; The first detection element is used to detect the identity information of the logistics handling device entering the detection section, and the controller is used to control the logistics handling device to brake when the speed of the logistics handling device entering the detection section is greater than or equal to a first preset speed.

2. The workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that The enclosure base includes a guide section, and the guide section is used to guide the logistics handling device to the operation window.

3. The workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that The guide section includes an arc section and a first enclosure section connected to the arc section, at least part of the operation window is located on the arc section, and the first enclosure section and the arc section are used to guide the logistics handling device to the operation window in sequence.

4. The workstation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The center of the arc segment is located in the walking area.

5. The workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a blocking member, which is arranged on a side of the enclosure base facing the walking area.

6. The workstation according to claim 5, characterized in that The blocking member is arranged at the bottom of the enclosure base.

7. The workstation according to claim 6, characterized in that The blocking member includes a first blocking section and a second blocking section connected in sequence, and the first blocking section and the second blocking section are arranged corresponding to the enclosure base.

8. The workstation according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: The invention also comprises at least one buffer member, wherein the buffer member is arranged on a side of the blocking member away from the enclosure base.

9. The workstation according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The enclosure base also includes a second enclosure segment, the second enclosure segment is connected to the arc segment, and the arc segment is located between the first enclosure segment and the second enclosure segment; Part of the operating window is located on the second enclosure section.

10. The workstation according to claim 9, characterized in that The second enclosure section is parallel to the first enclosure section.

11. The workstation according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The first detection element is a visual camera, a QR code camera or a wireless radio frequency identification element.

12. A storage system, characterized in that: It comprises the workstation according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and at least one logistics handling device located in the workstation.

13. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: It also includes a scheduling system, which is used to communicate with the logistics handling device to control the logistics handling device to slow down when the speed of the logistics handling device close to the workstation and outside the detection section of the workstation is greater than a second preset speed, and the second preset speed is greater than the first preset speed.

14. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: It also includes a second detection component, which is arranged on the logistics handling device to detect the speed of the logistics handling device, and the second detection component is communicatively connected with the supervision component of the workstation.

15. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: It also includes a contact edge component, which is arranged on the logistics handling device. When the contact edge component contacts the enclosure base of the workstation, the supervision component of the workstation controls the logistics handling device to brake.

16. The storage system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The edge contact component includes an edge contact piece and at least one third detection piece, the edge contact piece is arranged on the logistics handling device, the third detection piece is arranged on the edge contact piece, and the third detection piece is communicatively connected with the supervision component on the workstation, and the supervision component controls the logistics handling device to brake when the third detection piece contacts the enclosure base.

17. The storage system according to claim 16, characterized in that: The logistics handling device includes a mobile chassis and a connecting component arranged on the mobile chassis, the contact edge piece is arranged on the mobile chassis, and the connecting component is used to connect with the material storage box so that the projection of the material storage box toward the mobile chassis is located on the side of the contact edge piece facing the mobile chassis.

18. The storage system according to claim 17, characterized in that: The contact edge member is located at the bottom of the outer peripheral surface of the moving chassis.

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