Warehouse-in station, warehouse-out station and storage shelf

Abstract

The utility model provides a warehouse-in station, a warehouse-out station and a storage shelf. The warehousing station comprises a first track structure; the first supporting structure is arranged above the first track structure, the first supporting structure is provided with a goods placing station, and the first supporting structure is provided with a first end and a second end; the two guide plates are arranged on the two sides of the first supporting structure correspondingly and are configured to be suitable for guiding goods to fall on the first supporting structure; and the one or more first photoelectric sensors are arranged around the goods placing station and are configured to detect whether the goods exceed the goods placing station or not. The guide plates are arranged on the two sides of the first supporting structure, the goods can be guided to the first supporting structure, and the possibility that the goods deviate from the goods placing station is reduced. The first photoelectric sensors are arranged around the cargo placing stations, whether the cargoes exceed the cargo placing stations or not can be detected, and the possibility that the cargoes collide with the storage shelves due to the fact that the cargo placing positions are not accurate is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of warehouse vertical storage, in particular to a storage station, a storage station and a storage shelf. Background Art

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

[0003] At present, the storage of goods on storage shelves mainly relies on manual forklifts to store goods, but manual forklifts are prone to the situation where the goods are not placed in the right place.

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

[0005] In view of one or more defects in the prior art, the present invention provides a storage rack entry station, comprising:

[0006] First track structure;

[0007] a first supporting structure, disposed above the first track structure, the first supporting structure being provided with a cargo placement station, the first supporting structure having a first end and a second end;

[0008] two guide plates, respectively disposed on both sides of the first supporting structure, configured to guide the cargo to fall onto the first supporting structure; and

[0009] One or more first photoelectric sensors are arranged around the cargo placement station and are configured to detect whether the cargo exceeds the cargo placement station.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the guide plate is arranged at an angle.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, two first photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on both sides of the first supporting structure.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, one of the first photoelectric sensors is disposed at the first end of the first supporting structure; and / or,

[0013] One of the first photosensors is disposed at the second end of the first supporting structure.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, one of the first photoelectric sensors is arranged above the first supporting structure.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, the first photoelectric sensor is a through-beam grating.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage station further includes a light strip, which is coupled to the one or more first photoelectric sensors.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage station further includes a first protective plate, which is arranged at the first end of the first supporting structure.

[0018] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage station further includes a guardrail, and the guardrail is arranged opposite to the first end of the first supporting structure.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, the storage station further includes a positioning plate, which is arranged on the upper side of the first end of the first supporting structure.

[0020] The utility model also provides a warehouse outgoing station for a storage shelf, comprising:

[0021] Second track structure;

[0022] a second support structure disposed above the second track structure, the second support structure having a third end and a fourth end;

[0023] The second photoelectric sensor is arranged around the second supporting structure and is configured to detect whether there is cargo placed on the second supporting structure.

[0024] According to one aspect of the present invention, the outbound station further includes a second protective plate, which is arranged at the third end of the second supporting structure.

[0025] The utility model also provides a storage shelf, which is characterized by comprising:

[0026] As mentioned above, the storage station; and / or

[0027] The outbound station as described above.

[0028] Compared to the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide a storage rack loading station. By providing guide plates on both sides of a first support structure, goods can be guided onto the first support structure, reducing the possibility of goods straying from the loading station. By providing a first photoelectric sensor around the loading station, it can detect whether goods have exceeded the loading station, reducing the possibility of goods colliding with the storage rack due to inaccurate placement.

[0029] An embodiment of the utility model provides an outbound station for a storage shelf, which can detect whether goods are placed on the second supporting structure through a second photoelectric sensor, thereby preventing a shuttle vehicle from repeatedly delivering goods to the outbound station. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a storage station of a storage rack according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing another direction of a storage station of a storage shelf according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0033] Figure 3 Shows a front view of a storage station according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a delivery station according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0035] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a delivery station according to another embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0036] In the figure: 100, warehousing station; 110, first track structure; 120, first supporting structure; 121, integrated guide rail; 130, guide plate; 140, first photoelectric sensor; 141, first transmitting unit; 142, first receiving unit; 150, first supporting frame; 160, indicator light strip; 170, positioning plate; 180, first protective plate; 190, guardrail; 200, outbound station; 210, second track structure; 220, second supporting structure; 230, second photoelectric sensor; 231, second transmitting unit; 232, second receiving unit; 240, second protective plate; 250, second supporting frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" are used to indicate positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly specify the number of the technical features referred to. Therefore, features designated "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the aforementioned features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, removable, or integral connections; mechanical, electrical, or intercommunication connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0041] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0042] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a storage rack entry station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another direction of a storage rack 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Provide a detailed description.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the warehousing station 100 includes a first rail structure 110, a first support structure 120, a guide plate 130 and a first photoelectric sensor 140. The first rail structure 110 can provide support and guidance for the shuttle vehicle (four-way shuttle vehicle), and the first rail structure 110 can be docked with the rail of the storage shelf so that the shuttle vehicle can drive in / out of the warehousing station 100. The first support structure 120 is arranged above the first rail structure 110, and a cargo placement station for storing goods is provided thereon. Users can use manual forklifts, unmanned forklifts, etc. to place goods at the cargo placement station, and the shuttle vehicle can take the goods away from the cargo placement station. Two guide plates 130 can be provided, and the two guide plates 130 are respectively provided on both sides of the first support structure 120 ( Figure 1 The two guide plates 130 cooperate with each other to guide the goods to fall accurately on the first supporting structure 120, reducing the goods in the left and right directions ( Figure 1The possibility of the goods deviating from the cargo placement station in the left and right directions (in the middle). Optionally, at least one guide plate 130 is arranged at an angle. One or more first photoelectric sensors 140 can be provided. The first photoelectric sensors 140 are arranged around the cargo placement station and are configured to detect whether the goods have exceeded the cargo placement station, thereby reducing the possibility of the goods colliding with the storage shelf due to inaccurate placement of the goods.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the storage station 100 includes two integrated guide rails 121, which are guide rails that combine the shuttle vehicle's travel and cargo storage functions. Figure 1 The first support structure 120 and the first track structure 110 are spaced apart in the middle left and right directions to form the aforementioned first support structure 120 and the first track structure 110. In some embodiments, the storage station 100 may also include two guide rails and two support beams, wherein the two guide rails are spaced apart to form the aforementioned first track structure 110; the two support beams are arranged above the guide rails and spaced apart to form the aforementioned first support structure 120. Optionally, the storage station 100 may also include a first support frame 150, which may provide an installation location and support for other components of the storage station 100, for example: the first support structure 120 and the first track structure 110 may be installed on the first support frame 150.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a first photoelectric sensor 140 can be respectively set on the left side, right side, front side, rear side and top side of the cargo placement station to detect whether the cargo exceeds the left side, right side, rear side and height limit of the cargo placement station. In some embodiments, the first photoelectric sensor 140 can also be set in some directions of the left side, right side, front side, rear side and top side of the cargo placement station. Optionally, the first photoelectric sensor 140 includes a first transmitting part 141 and a first receiving part 142, wherein the first transmitting part 141 is configured to emit detection light; the first receiving part 142 is configured to receive detection light, and output an alarm signal when the detection light is not received. As Figure 1 As shown, taking the first sensor set on both sides of the cargo placement station (i.e., the left and right sides of the first support structure 120) as an example, a light hole is set on the guide plate 130, the first receiving part 142 is located above the guide plate 130, and the first transmitting part 141 is set below the guide plate 130. The first transmitting part 141 transmits detection light to the first receiving part 142. Figure 1As shown, taking the first sensor arranged on the rear side of the cargo placement station (that is, the second end of the first support structure 120) as an example, the first transmitting part 141 is fixedly connected to the second end of the first support structure 120, and the first receiving part 142 is located above the second end of the first support structure 120. Figure 3 A front view of a storage station 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 As shown, for the first photoelectric sensor 140 located above the cargo placement station, the first transmitter 141 and the first receiver 142 are located directly above the first support structure 120 and are substantially at the same height. In some embodiments, the first transmitter 141 and the first receiver 142 of the first photoelectric sensor 140 can also be interchanged. Optionally, the first photoelectric sensor 140 is a through-beam barrier.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the storage station 100 may further include an indicator light strip 160, which may be mounted on the first support frame 150 and coupled to the first photoelectric sensor 140. Optionally, one or more indicator light strips 160 may be provided, each corresponding to a first photoelectric sensor 140. The indicator light strips 160 may illuminate on and off, or illuminate in different colors to indicate the status of the first photoelectric sensor 140, thereby providing a prompt for the placement and alignment of goods. For example, when the first receiving portion 142 of the first photoelectric sensor 140 receives detection light, the corresponding indicator light strip 160 illuminates green; when the first receiving portion 142 of the first photoelectric sensor 140 does not receive detection light, the corresponding indicator light strip 160 illuminates red.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the storage station 100 may further include a positioning plate 170. The positioning plate 170 is disposed on the upper side of the first end of the first support structure 120 and is used to position the goods and reduce the possibility of the goods exceeding the front side of the goods placement station. Specifically, after a forklift (such as a manual forklift) is used to place the goods on the first support structure 120, the forklift can be operated to withdraw its fork arm from the storage station 100 (towards the storage station 100). Figure 1 During this process, the fork arm and the cargo move synchronously. When the cargo (or pallet) contacts the positioning plate 170, the positioning plate 170 stops the cargo, allowing the cargo to remain at the cargo placement station, and the fork arm independently withdraws from the storage station 100. Optionally, two positioning plates 170 are provided, and the two positioning plates 170 are respectively disposed on two integrated guide rails 121.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, the loading station 100 may further include a first protective plate 180, which is disposed at a first end of the first support structure 120. The first protective plate 180 limits the height of the fork arm of a forklift when entering the loading station 100, thereby protecting the shuttle vehicle in the loading station 100 and preventing the fork arm from colliding with the shuttle vehicle.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the storage station 100 may further include a guardrail 190. The guardrail 190 is located in front of the first end of the first support structure 120 and is disposed opposite the first end. The guardrail 190 can restrain a forklift and prevent the forklift from colliding with other components of the storage station 100.

[0051] Compared to the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide a storage rack loading station 100. By providing guide plates 130 on both sides of a first support structure 120, goods can be guided onto the first support structure 120, reducing the likelihood of goods straying from the loading station. By providing first photoelectric sensors 140 around the loading station, it is possible to detect whether goods have exceeded the loading station, reducing the likelihood of goods colliding with the storage rack due to inaccurate placement.

[0052] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a delivery station 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown below. Figure 4 Provide a detailed description.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, the outbound station 200 includes a second track structure 210, a second support structure 220, and a second photoelectric sensor 230. The second track structure 210 and the second support structure 220 can adopt the same or similar structure as the corresponding structure (first track structure 110, first support structure 120) in the inbound station 100, and will not be described in detail here. The second track structure 210 provides support and guidance for the shuttle vehicle. The second track structure 210 can be docked with the track of the storage shelf to allow the shuttle vehicle to enter and exit the outbound station 200. The second support structure 220 is arranged above the second track structure 210 and is used to store goods. Users can use manual forklifts, unmanned forklifts, etc. to remove the goods. The second photoelectric sensor 230 is arranged around the second support structure 220. The second photoelectric sensor 230 is configured to detect whether there is any goods placed on the second support structure 220, thereby preventing the shuttle vehicle from repeatedly delivering goods to the outbound station 200.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4As shown, the second photoelectric sensor 230 may be a point-type photoelectric sensor, which includes a second transmitting unit 231 and a second receiving unit 232. The second transmitting unit 231 and the second receiving unit 232 may be respectively arranged on both sides of the second support structure 220 ( Figure 4 Optionally, the outbound station 200 may further include a second support frame 250, which may provide a mounting location and support for other components of the outbound station 200. For example, the second support structure 220, the second track structure 210, the second launch unit 231, and the second receiving unit may all be mounted on the second support frame 250. In some embodiments, as Figure 5 As shown, the second photoelectric sensor 230 may also be a linear through-beam photoelectric sensor, such as a through-beam grating.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the outbound station 200 may further include a second protective plate 240, which is disposed at the third end ( Figure 4 The second protective plate 240 can limit the height of the fork arm of the forklift when entering the outbound station 200, providing protection for the shuttle vehicle in the outbound station 200 and preventing the fork arm from colliding with the shuttle vehicle.

[0056] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention provides a warehouse outbound station 200 for a storage shelf. The second photoelectric sensor 230 can detect whether there are goods placed on the second support structure 220, thereby preventing the shuttle vehicle from repeatedly delivering goods to the warehouse outbound station 200.

[0057] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a storage shelf, which includes a storage station 100 and / or a storage station 200.

[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage station for a storage shelf, characterized in that: include: First track structure; a first supporting structure, disposed above the first track structure, the first supporting structure being provided with a cargo placement station, the first supporting structure having a first end and a second end; two guide plates, respectively disposed on both sides of the first supporting structure, and configured to guide the cargo to fall onto the first supporting structure; as well as One or more first photoelectric sensors are arranged around the cargo placement station and are configured to detect whether the cargo exceeds the cargo placement station.

2. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide plate is arranged tilted.

3. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two first photoelectric sensors are respectively arranged on both sides of the first supporting structure.

4. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first photoelectric sensors is disposed at a first end of the first support structure; and / or, One of the first photosensors is disposed at the second end of the first supporting structure.

5. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first photoelectric sensors is disposed above the first supporting structure.

6. The storage station according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first photoelectric sensor is a through-beam grating.

7. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage station further includes a light strip coupled to the one or more first photoelectric sensors.

8. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage station further includes a first protective plate, which is arranged at the first end of the first supporting structure.

9. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage station further includes a guardrail, which is arranged opposite to the first end of the first supporting structure.

10. The storage station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage station further includes a positioning plate, which is arranged on the upper side of the first end of the first supporting structure.

11. A warehouse outbound station for a storage shelf, characterized in that: include: Second track structure; a second support structure disposed above the second track structure, the second support structure having a third end and a fourth end; The second photoelectric sensor is arranged around the second supporting structure and is configured to detect whether there is cargo placed on the second supporting structure.

12. The outbound station according to claim 11, characterized in that: The outbound station further includes a second protective plate, which is arranged at the third end of the second supporting structure.

13. A storage shelf, characterized in that: include: The storage station according to any one of claims 1 to 10; and / or The outbound station according to any one of claims 11 to 12.

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