Automatic stocktaking device for stereoscopic warehouse

By using limit blocks and limit slots in the automated inventory system of the automated warehouse, the connection stability between the inventory device and the loading platform is enhanced, the problem of the device falling off under vibration or collision is solved, a stable connection is achieved and installation and disassembly are simplified, and the service life and working efficiency of the device are improved.

CN223495322UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31NANJING JARDINE INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423066982.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

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Technical Problem

In existing automated inventory systems for automated warehouses, the connection between the inventory counting device and the side wall of the stacker crane is not tight enough, making it prone to detachment or loosening under vibration or external force, which affects the stability and service life of the device.

Method used

By fixing a limiting block to the side wall of the inventory device and inserting it into the limiting groove on the side wall of the loading platform, the connection stability is enhanced. Additional support is provided by the lifting assembly and the fixing rod to ensure that the device is not easily detached or displaced in complex environments.

Benefits of technology

The structural stability of the inventory counting device has been improved, ensuring that it remains in place under slight collisions or vibrations in the warehouse, simplifying the installation and disassembly process, and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of stereoscopic warehouses, in particular to an automatic stocktaking device for a stereoscopic warehouse, which comprises a moving seat with universal wheels and a warehouse management server, a cargo carrying table is mounted on one side of a lifting component, a stocktaking device is mounted on the outer wall of one side of the cargo carrying table, a fixing plate is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the cargo carrying table, and a lifting component is mounted on the fixing plate. A limiting groove is formed in the fixing plate, a limiting block is fixedly installed on the side wall of the checking device, the limiting block is inserted into the limiting groove, and a bottom plate is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing plate; according to the utility model, the limiting blocks fixedly mounted on the side wall of the inventory device are inserted into the limiting grooves of the fixing plates on the side wall of the cargo carrying table, so that the structural stability between the inventory device and the cargo carrying table is enhanced, the inventory device can be kept in situ even in a complex environment in a warehouse, such as slight collision or vibration, and the inventory device is prevented from being damaged. And falling off or shifting is not prone to occurring.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated warehouse technology, specifically to an automated warehouse inventory management device. Background Technology

[0002] In the warehousing and logistics industry, labor costs and storage expenses account for a significant proportion. To reduce these costs, companies are seeking automated and intelligent warehousing solutions. Automated inventory management systems (AIMs), as an important component of automated warehouses, enable automatic inventory counting and management, thereby significantly reducing labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent application number 201821300573.6, which discloses an automated inventory management device for an automated warehouse. The device includes a stacker crane, a warehouse management server, and shelving. The stacker crane is signal-connected to the warehouse management server. An inventory counting device is detachably connected to the side wall of the stacker crane. The inventory counting device includes a fixed RFID reader, an RFID antenna, a wireless access point (AP), and a power supply. The fixed RFID reader is signal-connected to the warehouse management server via the wireless AP. The shelving is equipped with pallets, each with a pallet tag on both sides. The RFID antenna is used to identify the pallet tags. This utility model provides an automated inventory management device for an automated warehouse that can automatically and accurately identify pallet information and quickly calculate stored material information, achieving automation, informatization, and intelligence in automated warehouse inventory management.

[0004] However, the aforementioned automated inventory control device for automated warehouses still has the following drawbacks:

[0005] Because the automatic inventory system lacks a clear connection method, the connection between the inventory device and the stacker crane sidewall may not be tight enough, making it susceptible to detachment or loosening due to vibration or external forces. Therefore, we need an automatic inventory system for automated warehouses to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic inventory device for a three-dimensional warehouse. It mainly enhances the structural stability between the inventory device and the loading platform by inserting a limiting block fixedly installed on the side wall of the inventory device into the limiting groove of the side wall fixing plate of the loading platform. Even in the complex environment of the warehouse, if subjected to slight collisions or vibrations, the inventory device can remain in place and is not easy to fall off or move. The design of the limiting block and the limiting groove not only provides a stable connection, but also makes the installation and disassembly of the inventory device simple and quick.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse, comprising a mobile base with casters and a warehouse management server. A support frame is mounted on the surface of the mobile base. The support frame is arranged in an inverted U-shape. Lifting components are provided on both inner walls of the support frame. A loading platform is mounted on one side of the lifting components. Multiple anti-slip plates are installed inside the surface of the loading platform. An inventory counting device is mounted on the outer wall of one side of the loading platform. A fixing plate is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the loading platform. A limit groove is formed inside the fixing plate. A limit block is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the inventory counting device. The limit block is inserted into the limit groove. A base plate is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the fixing plate. The bottom end of the inventory counting device rests on the surface of the base plate.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a drive motor, a threaded rod, and a lifting slot. The lifting slots are formed on the inner walls of both sides of the support frame. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to one end of the threaded rod. The other end of the threaded rod passes through the support frame and is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of one of the lifting slots. One end of the loading platform is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod.

[0009] Preferably, the other end of the loading platform is connected to a fixing rod, the two ends of the fixing rod are installed on the inner walls of the two sides of another lifting groove, and the other end of the loading platform is sleeved on the surface of the fixing rod.

[0010] Preferably, the inventory device includes a fixed RFID reader, an RFID antenna, a wireless access point (AP), and a power supply. The fixed RFID reader is connected to the warehouse management server via the wireless AP.

[0011] Preferably, the power supply is a UPS power supply, and the RFID fixed reader and the wireless AP are both electrically connected to the UPS power supply. The wireless AP is also equipped with a wireless signal booster.

[0012] Preferably, both the fixing plate and the limiting block have threaded holes on one side, and a bolt is installed on one side of the fixing plate. One end of the bolt is threaded into the limiting block through the threaded hole.

[0013] Preferably, a stabilizing block is installed on one side of the bottom end of the support frame, the bottom end of the stabilizing block is installed on one side of the surface of the movable seat, and a control panel is installed on the side wall of the stabilizing block. The control panel is electrically connected to the drive motor and the inventory device.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This utility model mainly enhances the structural stability between the inventory device and the loading platform by inserting the limiting block fixedly installed on the side wall of the inventory device into the limiting groove of the side wall fixing plate of the loading platform. Even in the complex environment of the warehouse, if subjected to slight collision or vibration, the inventory device can remain in place and is not easy to fall off or move. The design of the limiting block and the limiting groove not only provides a stable connection, but also makes the installation and disassembly process of the inventory device simple and quick. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the base plate of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the inventory device of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Movable seat; 2. Support frame; 3. Drive motor; 301. Threaded rod; 302. Fixed rod; 303. Lifting groove; 4. Cargo platform; 401. Anti-slip plate; 5. Stabilizing block; 6. Control panel; 7. Base plate; 8. Fixed plate; 801. Threaded hole; 802. Bolt; 803. Limiting block; 804. Limiting groove; 9. Inventory device; 901. Fixed RFID reader; 902. Power supply; 903. Wireless signal enhancer; 904. Wireless AP; 905. RFID antenna. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic inventory device for a three-dimensional warehouse, including a mobile seat 1 with casters and a warehouse management server. A support frame 2 is installed on the surface of the mobile seat 1. The support frame 2 is arranged in an inverted U-shape. Lifting components are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the support frame 2. A loading platform 4 is installed on one side of the lifting components. Multiple anti-slip plates 401 are installed inside the surface of the loading platform 4. An inventory counting device 9 is installed on the outer wall of one side of the loading platform 4. A fixing plate 8 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the loading platform 4. A limiting groove 804 is opened inside the fixing plate 8. A limiting block 803 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the inventory counting device 9. The limiting block 803 is inserted into the limiting groove 804. A base plate 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing plate 8. The bottom end of the inventory counting device 9 is placed on the surface of the base plate 7.

[0023] In use, by inserting the limiting block 803, which is fixedly installed on the side wall of the inventory device 9, into the limiting groove 804 of the side wall fixing plate 8 of the loading platform 4, the structural stability between the inventory device 9 and the loading platform 4 is enhanced. Even in the complex environment inside the warehouse, if subjected to slight collisions or vibrations, the inventory device 9 can remain in place and is not easy to fall off or shift. The design of the limiting block 803 and the limiting groove 804 not only provides a stable connection, but also makes the installation and disassembly process of the inventory device 9 simple and quick.

[0024] The lifting assembly includes a drive motor 3, a threaded rod 301, and a lifting groove 303. The lifting groove 303 is formed on the inner walls of both sides of the support frame 2. The output shaft of the drive motor 3 is connected to one end of the threaded rod 301. The other end of the threaded rod 301 passes through the support frame 2 and is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of one of the lifting grooves 303. One end of the loading platform 4 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 301. The drive motor 3 is connected to the threaded rod 301 through its output shaft, which can precisely control the rotation speed and direction of the threaded rod 301. Since one end of the loading platform 4 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 301, the rotation of the threaded rod 301 is converted into the vertical lifting motion of the loading platform 4.

[0025] The other end of the loading platform 4 is connected to a fixing rod 302. The two ends of the fixing rod 302 are installed on the inner walls of the two sides of another lifting groove 303. The other end of the loading platform 4 is sleeved on the surface of the fixing rod 302. The design of the fixing rod 302 provides additional support points for the loading platform 4, making the loading platform 4 more stable during lifting. Especially when carrying heavy goods, the fixing rod 302 can effectively prevent the loading platform 4 from tilting or shaking due to uneven force.

[0026] The inventory device 9 includes an RFID fixed reader 901, an RFID antenna 905, a wireless AP 904, and a power supply 902. The RFID fixed reader 901 is connected to the warehouse management server via the wireless AP 904. The combined use of the RFID fixed reader 901 and the RFID antenna 905 enables rapid and accurate identification of goods in the warehouse. This non-contact identification method improves inventory efficiency and reduces manual intervention and error rates.

[0027] The power supply 902 is a UPS power supply. The RFID fixed reader 901 and the wireless AP 904 are both electrically connected to the UPS power supply. The wireless AP 904 is also equipped with a wireless signal enhancer 903. In the event of power failure or voltage fluctuation, the UPS power supply can immediately switch to backup power to ensure the normal operation of the reader and the wireless AP 904, thereby avoiding the interruption of inventory operations.

[0028] Both the fixing plate 8 and the limiting block 803 have threaded holes 801 on one side. A bolt 802 is installed on one side of the fixing plate 8. One end of the bolt 802 is threaded into the limiting block 803 through the threaded hole 801. The threaded connection design allows the fixing plate 8, the limiting block 803 and the bolt 802 to be reused. When replacement or maintenance is required, simply loosen the bolt 802 and remove it to separate and reassemble the components, reducing maintenance costs.

[0029] A stabilizing block 5 is installed on one side of the bottom of the support frame 2. The bottom of the stabilizing block 5 is installed on one side of the surface of the moving base 1. A control panel 6 is installed on the side wall of the stabilizing block 5. The control panel 6 is electrically connected to the drive motor 3 and the inventory device 9. The design of the stabilizing block 5 provides additional support points for the support frame 2, enhancing the stability of the entire device during movement or operation. Especially when carrying heavy goods or moving at high speed, the stabilizing block 5 can effectively prevent the device from tilting or overturning due to uneven force, thereby ensuring the accuracy and safety of the inventory operation.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated inventory management system for a three-dimensional warehouse, comprising a mobile base (1) with casters and a warehouse management server, characterized in that: The surface of the movable seat (1) is equipped with a support frame (2), which is in the shape of an inverted U. The inner walls of both sides of the support frame (2) are provided with lifting components. A loading platform (4) is installed on one side of the lifting components. Multiple anti-slip plates (401) are installed inside the surface of the loading platform (4). An inventory device (9) is installed on the outer wall of one side of the loading platform (4). A fixing plate (8) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the loading platform (4). A limiting groove (804) is opened inside the fixing plate (8). A limiting block (803) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the inventory device (9). The limiting block (803) is inserted into the limiting groove (804). A base plate (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing plate (8). The bottom end of the inventory device (9) is placed on the surface of the base plate (7).

2. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a drive motor (3), a threaded rod (301), and a lifting groove (303). The lifting groove (303) is opened on the inner walls of both sides of the support frame (2). The output shaft of the drive motor (3) is connected to one end of the threaded rod (301). The other end of the threaded rod (301) passes through the support frame (2) and is rotatably installed on the inner wall of one of the lifting grooves (303). One end of the loading platform (4) is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod (301).

3. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 2, characterized in that: The other end of the loading platform (4) is connected to a fixing rod (302). The two ends of the fixing rod (302) are installed on the inner walls of the two sides of another lifting groove (303). The other end of the loading platform (4) is sleeved on the surface of the fixing rod (302).

4. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inventory device (9) includes an RFID fixed reader (901), an RFID antenna (905), a wireless AP (904), and a power supply (902). The RFID fixed reader (901) is connected to the warehouse management server via the wireless AP (904).

5. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power supply (902) is set as a UPS power supply. The RFID fixed reader (901) and the wireless AP (904) are both electrically connected to the UPS power supply. The wireless AP (904) is also equipped with a wireless signal enhancer (903).

6. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 5, characterized in that: Both the fixing plate (8) and the limiting block (803) have threaded holes (801) on one side. A bolt (802) is installed on one side of the fixing plate (8). One end of the bolt (802) is threaded into the limiting block (803) through the threaded hole (801).

7. The automated inventory management device for a three-dimensional warehouse according to claim 6, characterized in that: A stabilizing block (5) is installed on one side of the bottom end of the support frame (2). The bottom end of the stabilizing block (5) is installed on one side of the surface of the moving seat (1). A control panel (6) is installed on the side wall of the stabilizing block (5). The control panel (6) is electrically connected to the drive motor (3) and the inventory device (9).

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