Warehouse-in and warehouse-out system

By setting up the adapter lines of the inlet and exit trolley and the conveyor line in the inlet and exit system, and using the RGV transport vehicle and the lifting and rotary fork mechanism, the problem of only one inlet and exit in the existing technology is solved, and the simultaneous inlet and exit and multiple cargo processing is achieved, and efficiency and classified outlet capabilities are improved.

CN223200781UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08SUZHOU LIBOTE INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421834979.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, the inlet and outflow system can only choose one to enter or outflow, and cannot be carried out at the same time, which affects efficiency.

Method used

A warehouse entry and exit system is designed, including the warehouse entry and exit trolley at the shelf area and the tunnel. Each side is equipped with the warehouse entry and exit conveyor line. The warehouse entry and exit conveyor line are connected by adapter lines, and the cargo flows between different conveyor lines are achieved by using the RGV transport vehicle and the lifting and rotating cargo fork mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the simultaneous entry and exit of the warehouse, improves the efficiency of entry and exit of the warehouse, can handle multiple goods at the same time, avoid interference, and supports the classification and exit of different types of goods.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a warehouse-in and warehouse-out system which comprises a goods shelf area and warehouse-in and warehouse-out trolleys arranged at the position of a roadway of the goods shelf area, a warehouse-in conveying line and a warehouse-out conveying line which are located on the outer side of the goods shelf area are arranged on the two sides of each warehouse-in and warehouse-out trolley, and all the warehouse-in conveying lines are connected to the side portion of a warehouse-in transfer machine. And the warehouse-in conveying line and the warehouse-out conveying line which are adjacent to each other are connected through a warehouse-out transfer line, so that goods can be transferred between the warehouse-in conveying line and the warehouse-out conveying line. According to the warehouse-in and warehouse-out system, warehouse-in is carried out through cooperation of the warehouse-in conveyor and the warehouse-in conveying line, warehouse-out is carried out through cooperation of the warehouse-out conveying line, the warehouse-in conveying line and the warehouse-out adapter, warehouse-out of the goods can be carried out while the goods enter the warehouse, warehouse-out of a plurality of goods can be carried out at the same time, warehouse-in and warehouse-out interference can be effectively avoided, and the warehouse-in and warehouse-out efficiency is improved. The import-export efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a warehousing system, in particular to a warehousing-in and -out system. Background Art

[0002] The utility model with authorization announcement number CN219238158U discloses a cargo inventory system with multiple storage locations and automatic replenishment of inbound and outbound storage.

[0003] In this structure, an in-and-out shuttle vehicle is set on the side of the storage rack to realize in-and-out.

[0004] Since there is only one shuttle vehicle for inbound and outbound operations, inbound and outbound operations can only be performed at one or the other and cannot be performed at the same time, which affects the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above problems existing in the prior art and to provide a storage and out-of-warehouse system.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] The inbound and outbound system includes a shelf area and inbound and outbound trolleys arranged in the aisles of the shelf area. On both sides of each of the inbound and outbound trolleys are provided with inbound conveyor lines and outbound conveyor lines located outside the shelf area. All of the inbound conveyor lines are connected to the side of an inbound transfer machine, and adjacent inbound conveyor lines and outbound conveyor lines are connected by outbound transfer lines so that goods can flow between the inbound conveyor lines and the outbound conveyor lines.

[0008] Preferably, the inbound and outbound trolley is an RGV transport vehicle, and the body of the RGV transport vehicle is provided with an inbound and outbound conveyor and a lifting and rotating fork mechanism arranged next to the inbound and outbound conveyor.

[0009] Preferably, the warehouse entry conveyor line includes a first rotary conveyor, a transition conveyor and a first lifting transfer machine which are arranged in sequence, and the first lifting transfer machine is connected to the side of the warehouse entry transfer machine.

[0010] Preferably, the warehouse transfer machine is an RGV transfer vehicle, and the RGV transfer vehicle is provided with a receiving conveyor, and the conveying direction of the receiving conveyor is perpendicular to the moving direction of the vehicle body of the RGV transfer vehicle.

[0011] Preferably, the outbound conveying line includes two second lifting and transferring machines docked with each other.

[0012] Preferably, the outbound conveyor line at the most downstream includes two second rotating conveyors, which are connected by an outbound transfer machine. The two second rotating conveyors are respectively connected to an outbound conveyor located on their sides, and a reading device is provided on the side of the outbound transfer line connected between the most downstream outbound conveyor line and the inbound conveyor line.

[0013] Preferably, the export conveyors are respectively connected to a palletizer.

[0014] Preferably, the rotating conveyor in the inbound conveyor line and the outbound conveyor line includes a conveyor, which is rotatably arranged on a machine platform, and the bottom of the conveyor is provided with a universal ball that cooperates with the support pad on the machine platform to provide support for the conveyor to rotate to different positions.

[0015] The advantages of the technical solution of this utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0016] The inbound and outbound system of the present invention carries out inbound transportation through the cooperation of an inbound conveyor and an inbound conveyor line, and carries out outbound transportation through the cooperation of an outbound conveyor line, an inbound conveyor line and an outbound transfer line. It can carry out outbound transportation at the same time as goods are brought in, and can carry out outbound transportation of multiple goods at the same time, which can effectively avoid interference between inbound and outbound transportation and improve import and export efficiency.

[0017] The utility model enables the outbound conveying line to have two outbound ports, thereby increasing the outbound efficiency and meeting the requirements for classified outbound delivery of different types of goods.

[0018] The utility model provides a palletizer on the outbound conveyor line, which can palletize the goods and then output them, thus providing convenience for loading.

[0019] The rotary conveyor of the utility model adopts a universal ball and a pad to support the conveyor, which can effectively prevent the two ends of the conveyor from sagging under the action of the gravity of the goods, thereby causing the goods to be unable to be stably transported to other conveyors, thereby ensuring stable transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a partial top view of the storage and retrieval system of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the in-and-out trolley of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the lifting and rotating fork mechanism of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a partial side view of the lifting and rotating fork mechanism of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5It is a partial enlarged view of the storage and retrieval system of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the rotary conveyor of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the

[0027] Figure 8 It is a partial enlarged view of the most downstream outbound conveyor line area of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The objectives, advantages, and features of the present invention are illustrated and explained through the following non-limiting description of preferred embodiments. These embodiments are merely typical examples of the application of the technical solutions of the present invention. Any technical solutions formed by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the solution, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplification. 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," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] The following describes the storage and retrieval system disclosed by the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which is used for storing goods with pallets. Figure 1 As shown, it includes a shelf area 100 and an inbound and outbound trolley 200 arranged at the lane 110 of the shelf area 100. On both sides of each of the inbound and outbound trolleys 200, there are an inbound conveyor line 300 and an outbound conveyor line 400 located outside the shelf area 100. All of the inbound conveyor lines are arranged on the side of an inbound transfer machine 500, and adjacent inbound conveyor lines 300 and outbound conveyor lines 400 are connected by an outbound transfer line 600 so that goods can flow between the inbound conveyor line 300 and the outbound conveyor line 400.

[0031] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the shelf area 100 includes multiple rows of shelves 120, each shelf 120 may include multiple layers of placement positions, and aisles 110 are formed between the shelves 120;

[0032] As attached Figure 2As shown, the inbound and outbound trolley 200 can be a known RGV transport vehicle, and the body 210 of the RGV transport vehicle is provided with an inbound and outbound conveyor 220 and a lifting and rotating fork mechanism 230 arranged next to the inbound and outbound conveyor 220. Specifically, the RGV transport vehicle includes a first ground rail 240, which extends along the lane 110. The body 210 with a power source is movably provided along the first ground rail 240. The specific structure of the body 210 can be designed as needed and is not limited here. The inbound and outbound conveyor 220 provided on the body 210 can be a known belt conveyor, chain conveyor, roller conveyor, etc., which is not limited here. The conveying direction of the inbound and outbound conveyor 220 is perpendicular to the first ground rail 240.

[0033] As attached Figure 3 , Attachment Figure 4 As shown, the lifting and rotating fork mechanism 230 includes a lifting assembly, which can adopt various feasible structures. For example, the lifting assembly includes a bracket 231 mounted on the vehicle body 210, and a lifting drive mechanism 232 mounted on the bracket 231. The lifting drive mechanism 232 is connected to a movable platform 233, which is mounted on the bracket 231 and can move up and down. The lifting drive mechanism 232 is, for example, a servo module arranged in a vertical direction. Of course, other feasible structures are also possible. In this embodiment, the lifting drive mechanism 232 includes a horizontal shaft 235 driven to rotate by a lifting drive motor 234. The horizontal shaft 235 is installed in the lifting drive motor 234 and is rotatably mounted on a bearing seat on the bracket 231. A wire drum 236 is provided at each end of the horizontal shaft 235. A steel wire 237 is wound around the wire drum 236. The steel wire 237 is wound around an idler pulley 238 at the top of the bracket 231 and connected to the top of the movable platform 233. The mobile platform 233 is provided with a turntable 239, and the turntable 239 can be a known servo turntable. The turntable 239 is provided with a telescopic fork assembly 23a. The forks of the telescopic fork assembly 23a can be extended under the pallet of the goods on the inbound and outbound conveyor 220 to lift the goods and place them on the shelf 120. The specific structure of the telescopic fork assembly 23a is a known technology and will not be described here.

[0034] As attached Figure 5 As shown, the warehouse conveyor line 300 includes a first rotary conveyor 310, a transition conveyor 320 and a first lifting transfer machine 330 which are arranged in sequence. The first rotary conveyor 310 can be a known feasible structure.

[0035] As attached Figure 6 , Attachment Figure 7As shown, the first rotating conveyor 310 includes a conveyor 311, which can be a known chain conveyor, roller conveyor, etc., which will not be described here. The conveyor 311 can be rotatably set on the machine platform 313 through the external tooth slewing bearing 312 at the middle position of its bottom. At the same time, the external tooth slewing bearing 312 is connected to a rotation drive mechanism 314 that drives its rotation. The rotation drive mechanism 314 includes a gear meshing with the external tooth slewing bearing 312 and a motor that drives the gear.

[0036] As attached Figure 6 , Attachment Figure 7 As shown, the bottom of the conveyor is equipped with universal balls 316 that cooperate with the support pads 315 on the platform 313 to provide support for the conveyor to rotate to different positions. Specifically, there are two universal balls 316, corresponding to the two ends of the conveyor, with the rollers 317 of the universal balls 316 facing downward. There are four support pads 315, evenly distributed around the outer circumference of the external gear slewing bearing 312. When the conveyor is docked with the transition conveyor 320, two universal balls 316 are located on two support pads 315, effectively supporting the conveyor. When the conveyor rotates 90 degrees, the two universal balls 316 are located on the other two support pads 315. To ensure that the rollers 317 of the universal balls 316 can smoothly move to the support pads 315, each support pad 315 has a guide slope 318 on the top to enable the universal balls 316 to move to the middle position of the support pad 315.

[0037] The conveying direction of the transition conveyor 320 is parallel to the first ground rail 240. It can be a known chain conveyor or roller conveyor, etc., and is not limited here. The first lifting transfer machine 330 is connected to the side of the storage transfer machine 500. The specific structure of the first lifting transfer machine 330 is known in the art, such as the structure disclosed in Patent Publication No. CN220244696U, and is not detailed here.

[0038] The outbound conveying line includes two second lifting and transferring machines 410 connected to each other. The structure of the second lifting and transferring machine 410 is the same as that of the first lifting and transferring machine 330, and will not be described in detail here.

[0039] As attached Figure 1As shown, the warehouse transfer machine 500 is an RGV transfer vehicle, which includes a second ground rail 510, the second ground rail 510 is perpendicular to the first ground rail 240, and the second ground rail 510 has a vehicle body that can move along it. A receiving conveyor 520 is provided on the vehicle body. The receiving conveyor 520 can be a known chain conveyor or roller conveyor, etc., which is not limited here. The conveying direction of the receiving conveyor 520 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the vehicle body of the RGV transfer vehicle, that is, the extension direction of the second ground rail 510.

[0040] The outbound transfer line 600 is connected between the second lifting and transferring machine 410 and the first lifting and transferring machine 330 on the side of the inbound conveyor line 300. It can also be a known roller conveyor or chain conveyor, etc., and its conveying direction is perpendicular to the first ground rail 240.

[0041] When entering the warehouse, the goods are placed on the receiving conveyor 520 of the inbound transfer machine 500; the inbound transfer machine 500 transports the goods to the inbound conveyor line 300 of the corresponding shelf 120, and the inbound conveyor line 300 transports the goods to the RGV transport vehicle. The RGV transport vehicle moves to the shelf 120 corresponding to the goods and places the goods on the shelf 120. Specifically, the RGV transport vehicle is controlled to move to the cargo location where the goods are to be placed, and the lifting and rotating fork mechanism 230 is aligned with the cargo location. Finally, the lifting and rotating fork mechanism 230 is controlled to transfer the goods to the cargo location.

[0042] When it is necessary to take the goods from a shelf 120 out of the warehouse, the body 210 of the RGV transport vehicle at the channel where the shelf 120 is located moves to the shelf 120, and the lifting and rotating fork mechanism 230 is controlled to take the goods from the shelf 120 and transfer them to the in-and-out conveyor 220. Then, the body 210 is controlled to move to the out-and-out conveyor line 400 next to it and transfer the goods on it to the out-and-out conveyor line 400. The out-and-out conveyor line 400 transfers the goods to the downstream out-and-out transfer line 600. Then, the out-and-out transfer line 600 is controlled to transfer the goods to the downstream in-and-out conveyor line 300. Then, the in-and-out conveyor line 300 is controlled to transfer the goods on it to the downstream out-and-out transfer line 600, until the goods move to the most downstream out-and-out conveyor line 400. At this time, the goods can be removed by a forklift.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] In this embodiment, as shown in the attached Figure 8As shown, the most downstream outbound conveyor line 400 includes two second rotary conveyors 420, and the structure of the second rotary conveyors is the same as that of the first rotary conveyor, which will not be repeated here. The two second rotary conveyors 420 are connected by an outbound transfer machine 430, and the conveying direction of the outbound transfer machine 430 is parallel to the first ground rail 240. The two second rotary conveyors 420 are respectively connected to an outbound conveyor 440 located on their sides, and their conveying directions are perpendicular to the first ground rail 240. A reading device 700 is provided on the side of the outbound transfer line 600 connected between the most downstream outbound conveyor line 400 and the inbound conveyor line 300, and the label of the goods at the outbound transfer line 600 is read by the reading device 700 to determine which outbound conveyor 440 it should be conveyed to.

[0045] As attached Figure 8 As shown, in order to facilitate packing, the two export conveyors 440 are respectively connected to the palletizer 800, and the palletizer 800 stacks the two goods together and then transports them to the fork pick buffer 900. The specific structure of the palletizer 800 and the fork pick buffer 900 can be designed as needed and is not limited here. When a cargo is transported to the palletizer 800, the palletizer 800 lifts the cargo to a certain height, and when another cargo moves to the palletizer 800, the lifted cargo is placed on the other cargo, and finally the palletizer 800 is controlled to output the two stacked cargoes to the fork pick conveyor. Subsequently, the two cargoes can be transferred to the compartment of a truck by a forklift.

[0046] There are many implementation methods for the present utility model, and all technical solutions formed by equivalent transformation or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. The in-and-out system includes a shelf area and in-and-out trolleys arranged in the lanes of the shelf area, characterized by: On both sides of each of the inbound and outbound trolleys are provided an inbound conveyor line and an outbound conveyor line located outside the shelf area. All of the inbound conveyor lines are connected to the side of an inbound transfer machine, and adjacent inbound conveyor lines and outbound conveyor lines are connected by outbound transfer lines so that goods can flow between the inbound conveyor line and the outbound conveyor line.

2. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The in-and-out trolley is an RGV transport vehicle, and the body of the RGV transport vehicle is provided with an in-and-out conveyor and a lifting and rotating fork mechanism arranged next to the in-and-out conveyor.

3. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warehouse-entry conveying line includes a first rotary conveyor, a transition conveyor and a first lifting transfer machine which are arranged in sequence, and the first lifting transfer machine is connected to the side of the warehouse-entry transfer machine.

4. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The warehouse transfer machine is an RGV transfer vehicle, and the RGV transfer vehicle is provided with a receiving conveyor, and the conveying direction of the receiving conveyor is perpendicular to the moving direction of the vehicle body of the RGV transfer vehicle.

5. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outbound conveying line includes two second lifting and transferring machines connected to each other.

6. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outbound conveyor line at the most downstream includes two second rotating conveyors, which are connected by an outbound transfer machine. The two second rotating conveyors are respectively connected to an outbound conveyor located on their sides, and a reading device is provided on the side of the outbound transfer line connected between the most downstream outbound conveyor line and the inbound conveyor line.

7. The warehousing and unloading system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The export conveyors are respectively connected to a palletizer.

8. The warehousing and unloading system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The rotating conveyors in the inbound conveyor line and the outbound conveyor line include conveyors that are rotatably arranged on a machine platform. A universal ball is provided at the bottom of the conveyor to cooperate with a support pad on the machine platform to provide support for the conveyor to rotate to different positions.

Citation Information

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  • Goods inventory system with multiple storage positions and automatic position complementing and warehousing-in and warehousing-out functions

    CN219238158U

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    CN220244696U