Small material box type tool magazine

The small box-type tool library automates storage and retrieval using a conveyor belt and scanning mechanism, improving efficiency and accuracy in tool management.

CN223101664UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15ZHEJIANG VIRIDIAN AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422444038.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

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Technical Problem

Existing tool libraries rely on manual storage and retrieval, leading to inefficient and time-consuming inventory management.

Method used

A small box-type tool library system incorporating a conveyor belt, lift platform, and scanning mechanism to automate storage and retrieval, utilizing a pusher mechanism and barcode scanning for precise inventory management.

Benefits of technology

Automates tool storage and retrieval, reducing time spent on inventory operations and enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of intelligent warehouses, in particular to a small material box type tool magazine which comprises a goods shelf, a first conveying belt, a lifting table, a first track and a code scanning gun, the goods shelf and the first conveying belt are arranged in parallel, the first track is arranged between the goods shelf and the first conveying belt, and the lifting table is arranged on the first track in a sliding mode. The code scanning gun is fixedly arranged on one side of the first conveying belt to recognize information of tools needing to be stored on the first conveying belt, a push plate assembly is further arranged on the side, away from the goods shelf, of the first conveying belt, and the push plate assembly comprises a supporting block, a push air cylinder and a push block. Through the arrangement of the first conveying belt, the push plate mechanism and the lifting platform, tools do not need to be manually placed by warehouse management personnel one by one, arrangement is accurate, follow-up searching and taking are easy, the time for entering and exiting the warehouse is reduced, and efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of intelligent warehouses, and particularly to a small bin-type tool library. Background Technique

[0002] With the rapid development of productivity, the improvement of scientific and technological level, the popularization and application of automation technology, the demand for high-efficiency, accurate and low-cost warehouse logistics in enterprises is increasing day by day; and a tool library is a warehouse for storing production tools such as cutting tools and safety protection articles. The existing tool libraries generally adopt the method of manual placement and manual outbound, so as to facilitate the inbound and outbound records. This results in a relatively long inbound and outbound time and wastes time.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary for us to improve such a structure to overcome the above defects. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a small bin-type tool library. The utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A small bin-type tool library includes a shelf, a first conveyor belt and a lifting platform. The shelf and the first conveyor belt are arranged in parallel. It also includes a first track and a barcode scanner. The first track is arranged between the shelf and the first conveyor belt. The lifting platform is slidably arranged on the first track. The barcode scanner is fixedly arranged on one side of the first conveyor belt to identify the information of the tools to be stored on the first conveyor belt. A push plate assembly is also arranged on the side of the first conveyor belt away from the shelf. The push plate assembly includes a support block, a pushing cylinder and a pushing block. The support block can move parallel to the first conveyor belt. The pushing cylinder is fixedly arranged on the support block, and the output direction of the pushing cylinder is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt. The pushing block is fixedly arranged on the output end of the pushing cylinder.

[0006] In the above technical solution: the shelf is used for storing tools; the first conveyor belt is used for conveying articles; the lifting platform is used for lifting the articles to one side of the position where they need to be stored; the first track is used to determine the movement track of the lifting platform; the barcode scanner is used to obtain the information of the tools to be stored; the push plate assembly is used to push the articles from the first conveyor belt onto the lifting platform; the support block is used to arrange the other components of the push plate assembly; the pushing cylinder is used to provide power; the pushing block is used to contact the basket and apply a pushing force to the basket.

[0007] The further setting of the utility model is that: the push plate assembly further includes a blocking plate, and the blocking plate is rotatably arranged on the side of the support block away from the entrance of the first conveyor belt.

[0008] In the above technical solution: The blocking plate is used to prevent the pushing block from pushing in a timely manner, resulting in the basket leaving the predetermined position to be pushed and unable to reach the lifting platform smoothly; the blocking plate is rotatably connected to the support block, so that the basket that should not be placed on the shelf can be released.

[0009] A further setting of the present utility model is: It further includes a second track, the second track is fixedly arranged on the wall surface, and the support block is slidably arranged on the second track.

[0010] In the above technical solution: The second track is used to determine the moving direction of the push plate assembly.

[0011] A further setting of the present utility model is: A control cylinder is further arranged on the support block, one end of the control cylinder is rotatably connected to the support block, and the other end is rotatably connected to the blocking plate.

[0012] In the above technical solution: The control cylinder is used to provide power so that the blocking plate can rotate.

[0013] A further setting of the present utility model is: It further includes a basket, the basket is placed on the first conveyor belt, and a two-dimensional code is arranged on the basket to record the information of the tools to be stored.

[0014] In the above technical solution: The basket is used to place tools and is convenient for setting the two-dimensional code without affecting the tools themselves; the two-dimensional code is used to record tool information for easy reading by the barcode scanner.

[0015] A further setting of the present utility model is: The lifting platform includes a bottom plate, a lifting structure, a motor, a driving wheel and a top plate, the lifting structure is a scissor type, the motor is fixed on the bottom plate, the output end of the motor is connected to the lifting structure to control the lifting structure, the top plate is fixedly arranged at the top of the lifting structure, and the driving wheel is rotatably arranged on the bottom plate.

[0016] In the above technical solution: The bottom plate serves as the basic structure; the lifting structure is used to control the height of the top plate; the motor is used to provide power; the driving wheel is used to enable the lifting platform to move along the first track; the top plate is used to set structures such as the second conveyor belt.

[0017] A further setting of the present utility model is: A second conveyor belt is arranged on the top plate of the lifting platform, and the direction of the second conveyor belt is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt.

[0018] In the above technical solution: The second conveyor belt is used to transport the basket from the lifting platform to the shelf.

[0019] The present utility model discloses a small bin - type tool library. Compared with the prior art:

[0020] 1. By setting up the first conveyor belt, the push plate mechanism, and the lifting platform, the present utility model enables the placement of tools without the need for warehouse managers to place them manually one by one, and the placement is accurate, making it easy to search for and retrieve them subsequently, reducing the time for inbound and outbound operations and improving efficiency.

[0021] 2. The present utility model also enables a more intuitive understanding of the information of the tools to be stored and their corresponding placement positions by setting up components such as barcode scanners and two-dimensional codes, facilitating inbound and outbound management. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the lifting structure of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the push plate mechanism of the present utility model.

[0025] The names of the corresponding components represented by the numbers and letters in the figure: 10 - shelf; 20 - first conveyor belt; 30 - lifting platform; 301 - bottom plate; 302 - lifting structure; 303 - motor; 304 - driving wheel; 305 - top plate; 306 - second conveyor belt; 40 - first track; 50 - barcode scanner; 60 - push plate assembly; 601 - support block; 602 - pushing cylinder; 603 - pushing block; 604 - blocking plate; 605 - control cylinder; 70 - second track; 80 - basket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. These embodiments are implemented on the premise of the technical solution of the present utility model, and detailed implementation manners and specific operation processes are given. However, the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0027] As Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model includes a shelf 10, a first conveyor belt 20, and a lifting platform 30. The shelf 10 and the first conveyor belt 20 are arranged in parallel. It also includes a first track 40 and a barcode scanner 50. The first track 40 is arranged between the shelf 10 and the first conveyor belt 20. The lifting platform 30 is slidably arranged on the first track 40. The barcode scanner 50 is fixedly arranged on one side of the first conveyor belt 20 to identify the information of the tools to be stored on the first conveyor belt 20. On the side of the first conveyor belt 20 away from the shelf 10, there is also a push - plate assembly 60. The push - plate assembly 60 includes a support block 601, a pushing cylinder 602, and a pushing block 603. The support block 601 can move parallel to the first conveyor belt 20. The pushing cylinder 602 is fixedly arranged on the support block 601, and the output direction of the pushing cylinder 602 is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt 20. The pushing block 603 is fixedly arranged on the output end of the pushing cylinder 602. Among them, it also includes a digital terminal. The digital terminal is electrically connected to the barcode scanner 50. Preferably, the digital terminal uses a computer, and the computer can also be wirelessly connected to a handheld digital terminal for the convenience of warehouse management personnel to view. The number of the shelves 10 is multiple, and they are all arranged on one side of the first conveyor belt 20. The support block 601 is in an "L" shape, and the pushing cylinder 602 is fixedly arranged on the horizontal part of the support block 601.

[0028] As Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, for a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model, the push - plate assembly 60 further includes a blocking plate 604. The blocking plate 604 is rotatably arranged on the side of the support block 601 away from the entrance of the first conveyor belt 20. Among them, the blocking plate 604 does not contact the first conveyor belt 20.

[0029] As Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model further includes a second track 70. The second track 70 is fixedly arranged on the wall surface. The support block 601 is slidably arranged on the second track 70. Among them, a second motor is fixedly arranged on the bottom surface of the support block 601. A gear is arranged on the output end of the second motor. A rack is arranged on the bottom surface of the second track 70. The gear and the rack are meshed, so that the support block 601 moves on the second track 70.

[0030] As Figures 1-3As shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model, a control cylinder 605 is further provided on the support block 601. One end of the control cylinder 605 is rotatably connected to the support block 601, and the other end is rotatably connected to the blocking plate 604. Among them, preferably, an infrared induction switch may be provided on the blocking plate 604 to sense the positional relationship between the basket 80 and the blocking plate 604. The infrared induction switch is electrically connected to the pushing cylinder 602 to start and close the pushing cylinder 602.

[0031] As Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model further includes a basket 80. The basket 80 is placed on the first conveyor belt 20, and a two - dimensional code is provided on the basket 80 to record the information of the tools to be stored.

[0032] As Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model, the lifting platform 30 includes a bottom plate 301, a lifting structure 302, a motor 303, a driving wheel 304 and a top plate 305. The lifting structure 302 is a scissor - type. The motor 303 is fixed on the bottom plate 301. The output end of the motor 303 is connected to the lifting structure 302 to control the lifting structure 302. The top plate 305 is fixedly arranged on the top of the lifting structure 302. The driving wheel 304 is rotatably arranged on the bottom plate 301. Among them, a lifting cylinder is further fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 301. The output end of the lifting cylinder is rotatably connected to the lifting structure 302, so that the scissor - type lifting structure 302 is lifted and lowered, and further the height position of the top plate 305 is controlled; at least two driven wheels are further arranged on the bottom plate 301, and the driven wheels are in contact with the first track 40.

[0033] As Figures 1-3 shown in the figure, a small bin - type tool library proposed by the present utility model, a second conveyor belt 306 is arranged on the top plate 305 of the lifting platform 30, and the direction of the second conveyor belt 306 is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt 20.

[0034] The working principle of the present utility model is as follows:

[0035] a) The tools to be stored are placed in the basket;

[0036] b) The basket is placed on the first conveyor belt, and the first conveyor belt drives the basket to move;

[0037] c) When the basket passes by the barcode scanner, the barcode scanner scans the two - dimensional code to obtain the information of the tools;

[0038] d) The support block of the push - plate mechanism moves to the designated position, and the blocking plate rotates to a position perpendicular to the first conveyor belt;

[0039] e) The lifting platform moves to the corresponding position;

[0040] f) When the basket approaches or contacts the blocking plate, the pushing plate is pushed out;

[0041] g) The basket is pushed onto the lifting platform;

[0042] h) Control the motor to start, and the lifting structure makes the top plate rise;

[0043] i) The second conveyor belt moves the basket to the shelf.

[0044] The above is only the preferred specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model, according to the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0045] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "including a..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the said element.

Claims

1. A small bin-type tool library, characterized in that: It includes a shelf (10), a first conveyor belt (20) and a lifting platform (30). The shelf (10) and the first conveyor belt (20) are arranged in parallel. It also includes a first track (40) and a barcode scanner (50). The first track (40) is arranged between the shelf (10) and the first conveyor belt (20). The lifting platform (30) is slidably arranged on the first track (40). The barcode scanner (50) is fixedly arranged on one side of the first conveyor belt (20) to identify the information of the tools to be stored on the first conveyor belt (20). On the side of the first conveyor belt (20) away from the shelf (10), there is also a push plate assembly (60). The push plate assembly (60) includes a support block (601), a pushing cylinder (602) and a pushing block (603). The support block (601) can move parallel to the first conveyor belt (20). The pushing cylinder (602) is fixedly arranged on the support block (601), and the output direction of the pushing cylinder (602) is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt (20). The pushing block (603) is fixedly arranged on the output end of the pushing cylinder (602).

2. The small bin-type tool library according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate assembly (60) further includes a blocking plate (604). The blocking plate (604) is rotatably arranged on the side of the support block (601) away from the entrance of the first conveyor belt (20).

3. The small bin-type tool library according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a second track (70). The second track (70) is fixedly arranged on the wall surface. The support block (601) is slidably arranged on the second track (70).

4. The small bin-type tool library according to claim 3, wherein: There is also a control cylinder (605) arranged on the support block (601). One end of the control cylinder (605) is rotatably connected to the support block (601), and the other end is rotatably connected to the blocking plate (604).

5. The small bin-type tool library according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a basket (80). The basket (80) is placed on the first conveyor belt (20), and a two-dimensional code is arranged on the basket (80) to record the information of the tools to be stored.

6. A small bin-type tool library according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The lifting platform (30) includes a bottom plate (301), a lifting structure (302), a motor (303), a driving wheel (304) and a top plate (305). The lifting structure (302) is a scissor type. The motor (303) is fixed on the bottom plate (301). The output end of the motor (303) is connected to the lifting structure (302) to control the lifting structure (302). The top plate (305) is fixedly arranged on the top of the lifting structure (302). The driving wheel (304) is rotatably arranged on the bottom plate (301).

7. The small bin-type tool library according to claim 6, characterized in that: There is a second conveyor belt (306) arranged on the top plate (305) of the lifting platform (30). The direction of the second conveyor belt (306) is perpendicular to the first conveyor belt (20).