Width-adjustable automatic tray warehouse

By using hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder-driven adjustment components and drive motor structures, the problems of error and wear during the adjustment process of the automatic pallet warehouse are solved, achieving precise width adjustment and stable pallet ejection, thus improving the applicability and service life of the pallet warehouse.

CN224146740UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21CHANGZHOU ZHICHUAN IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGZHOU ZHICHUAN IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing automated pallet systems suffer from errors during adjustment and wear on the pallet ejection structure, resulting in insufficient applicability and stability.

Method used

The adjustment assembly, driven by hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, moves the side plates via guide rods and T-blocks, enabling precise adjustment of the pallet width and stable support of the pallets. The drive motor and roller structure ensure smooth pallet ejection, preventing wear.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precision and stability in pallet warehouse width adjustment, avoids adjustment errors and wear during pallet ejection, and improves the applicability and service life of the pallet warehouse.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a width-adjustable automatic tray warehouse, which belongs to the field of tray warehouses and comprises a rack, and a control box is arranged on one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the rack. Output rods of two second hydraulic cylinders drive two T-shaped blocks to move on the surfaces of two sets of second guide rods in two T-shaped grooves, the two T-shaped blocks drive two side plates to move while moving on the inner walls of two through grooves, the distance between the two side plates is adjusted, trays with different widths are conveniently limited, and the practicability is high. An output rod of a first hydraulic cylinder drives a strip-shaped plate to move on the surfaces of two first guide rods on the inner wall of a notch, the strip-shaped plate is matched with two T-shaped blocks to drive two side plates to move up and down, the two side plates are matched with two sets of L-shaped supporting blocks to support a plurality of trays, and it is guaranteed that the automatic tray warehouse stably limits and supports the trays; and the transverse adjusting structure and the longitudinal adjusting structure are integrated, so that hidden dangers and errors possibly occurring in the traditional width adjusting process can be avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pallet storage, specifically an automatic pallet storage with adjustable width. Background Technology

[0002] A pallet warehouse is a place used to store pallets. Its design involves multiple aspects such as space utilization, cargo storage planning, and logistics efficiency. The main function of a pallet warehouse is to automatically supply pallets, delivering them to the palletizing station via an empty pallet conveyor, effectively reducing manual labor intensity. A search reveals an adjustable-width automatic pallet warehouse disclosed in application number CN202220856280.6, which describes a pallet warehouse including a base frame, a back frame, side frames, and a pallet lifting mechanism. The back frame is installed on the back of the base frame, and the side frames are installed on the left and right sides of the base frame. The base frame, back frame, and side frames form a pallet stacking cavity with an upper opening and one side opening. The pallet lifting mechanisms are respectively installed on the corresponding side frames, and the two sets of pallet lifting mechanisms are positioned opposite each other. At least one side frame is flexibly installed on the crossbar of the base frame and / or the crossbar of the back frame via a connecting component, allowing... The flexible side frame allows for left and right adjustment in width, enabling the pallet storage system to adjust its width according to pallet size, thus improving its applicability to pallets of different sizes. Furthermore, its simple and compact design, flexible adjustment, and ease of use make it convenient. This pallet storage system can achieve pallet ejection in multiple horizontal or vertical directions, facilitating flexible installation and layout. However, the above description has the following drawbacks in practical use: While the automatic pallet storage system can use the side frame to adjust and limit the width of pallets of different sizes, the side frame structure and the lifting structure are not integrated during the lifting and limiting process, leading to potential errors in the adjustment process. Additionally, the bottom ejection function is not very effective at ejecting pallets, easily causing wear on the bottom of the pallets. Therefore, a more practical, width-adjustable automatic pallet storage system needs to be designed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic pallet storage system with adjustable width to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable-width automatic pallet warehouse, comprising: a frame, wherein a control box is provided on one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the frame;

[0005] An adjustment assembly includes a fixed plate mounted on the top of a control box. A slot is formed on one side of the fixed plate, and two first guide rods are provided on the inner wall of the slot. The surfaces of the two first guide rods are interlocked with the center of the surface of a strip plate. The center of the bottom of the strip plate is fixedly connected to the output rod of a first hydraulic cylinder. T-slots are formed on one side of both ends of the strip plate, and two second guide rods are provided on the inner wall of each of the two T-slots. Two T-blocks are slidably connected to the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods. The other ends of the two T-blocks are interlocked with through slots formed on one side of the inner wall of each of the two T-slots, and side plates are fixedly connected to the ends of each T-block. One side of each T-block is fixedly connected to the output rods of two second hydraulic cylinders.

[0006] The tray ejection assembly includes two connecting seats installed on both sides of the inner wall of the frame. The surfaces of the two connecting seats are respectively provided with two drive motors and bearings. The output shafts of the two drive motors and the inner walls of the bearings are installed and connected to the two ends of the two rollers. The surfaces of the two rollers are provided with drive gears. The tooth grooves on the sides of the two sets of drive gears are engaged with the teeth provided on the inner walls of the two tray ejection belts.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: a base plate is provided in the middle of the bottom of the inner wall of the frame, and a cylinder is provided at each of the four corners of the top of the base plate. The output rods of the two sets of cylinders are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the two support plates. A limiting rod is provided in the middle of the two sides of the top of the base plate. The top of the two limiting rods is fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the limiting plate. The top of the limiting plate can abut against the bottom of the two support plates.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: buffer springs are sleeved on the bottom surfaces of the two first guide rods, and movable rings are provided on the top of the two buffer springs, with the two movable rings located at the bottom of the strip plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: each of the two side plates has an installation groove on the bottom edge of the opposite side, and the inner wall of each installation groove has a plurality of positioning holes. The inner walls of the plurality of positioning holes are threadedly connected to the limiting holes on the surface of the two sets of L-shaped support blocks by positioning pins.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: two connecting holes are provided on the surfaces at both ends of the two connecting seats, and the inner walls of the several sets of connecting holes are threadedly connected to several sets of slots provided on both sides of the frame by connecting pins.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: two first through holes are opened in the middle of the top of the strip plate, and the inner wall of the first through hole is inserted and connected to the surface of the first guide rod. Two second through holes are opened on the surface of the T-shaped block, and the inner wall of the two second through holes is inserted and connected to the surface of the two second guide rods.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model: the two sets of L-shaped support blocks are higher than the surface height of the two discharge trays, and the top surface of the two support plates is flush with the two discharge trays.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) The output rods of the two second hydraulic cylinders drive the two T-blocks to move on the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods in the two T-slots. The two T-blocks move on the inner walls of the two through slots while driving the two side plates to move, thereby adjusting the distance between the two side plates to facilitate the limiting of pallets of different widths. The output rods of the first hydraulic cylinder drive the strip plate to move on the surfaces of the two first guide rods on the inner wall of the slot. The strip plate, together with the two T-blocks, drives the two side plates to move up and down. The two side plates, together with the two sets of L-shaped support blocks, support several pallets, thereby ensuring the stability of the automatic pallet storage for limiting and supporting multiple pallets. Furthermore, the horizontal and vertical adjustment structures become a whole, which can avoid the hidden dangers and errors that may occur in the traditional width adjustment process.

[0015] (2) The output rods of two sets of cylinders drive two support plates to support several pallets, control the movement of two side plates, so that two sets of L-shaped support blocks move and engage with the side of the bottom upper pallet for limitation. Then, in conjunction with the first hydraulic cylinder, the two side plates move upward. The two side plates, in conjunction with the two sets of L-shaped support blocks, move several pallets upward. At this time, the output rods of the two sets of cylinders, in conjunction with the two support plates, move the bottom pallet downward until the bottom of the two support plates contacts the top of the limit plate. The pallet then moves to the surface of the two output belts. The two drive motors, in conjunction with the bearings, drive the two rollers to rotate. The two rollers, in conjunction with the two sets of drive gears, drive the two output belts to rotate, thereby moving the pallet out of the frame and achieving the purpose of pushing. This avoids the wear that may be caused when the previous pushing structure pushes the pallet. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tray ejection assembly structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 11. Control box; 12. Base plate; 13. Cylinder; 14. Support plate; 15. Limit rod; 16. Limit plate; 17. Hole / slot;

[0021] 2. Adjustment assembly; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Groove; 23. First guide rod; 24. Strip plate; 25. First hydraulic cylinder; 26. T-slot; 27. Second guide rod; 28. T-block; 29. ​​Through slot; 210. Side plate; 211. Second hydraulic cylinder; 212. Buffer spring; 213. Moving ring; 214. Mounting groove; 215. Positioning pin; 216. L-shaped support block;

[0022] 3. Discharge assembly; 31. Connecting seat; 32. Drive motor; 33. Bearing; 34. Shaft roller; 35. Drive gear; 36. Discharge belt; 37. Connecting pin. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 4 An adjustable-width automatic pallet warehouse includes: a frame 1, and a control box 11 is provided on one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the frame 1;

[0025] Please see Figure 3 Adjustment component 2 includes a fixed plate 21 mounted on the top of control box 11. A slot 22 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 21. Two first guide rods 23 are provided on the inner wall of the slot 22. The surfaces of the two first guide rods 23 are interlocked with the middle of the surface of the strip plate 24. The middle of the bottom of the strip plate 24 is fixedly connected to the output rod of the first hydraulic cylinder 25. T-slots 26 are provided on one side of both ends of the strip plate 24. Two second guide rods 27 are provided on the inner wall of the two T-slots 26. Two T-blocks 28 are slidably connected to the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods 27. The other end of the two T-blocks 28 is interlocked with the through slots 29 provided on one side of the inner wall of the two T-slots 26. Side plates 210 are fixedly connected to the ends of the two T-blocks 28. One side of the two T-blocks 28 is fixedly connected to the output rod of the two second hydraulic cylinders 211.

[0026] In practical use: the output rods of the two second hydraulic cylinders 211 drive the two T-blocks 28 to move on the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods 27 within the two T-slots 26. While the two T-blocks 28 move on the inner walls of the two through slots 29, they also drive the two side plates 210 to move, thereby adjusting the distance between the two side plates 210 to facilitate limiting pallets of different widths. The output rod of the first hydraulic cylinder 25 drives the strip plate 24 to move on the surfaces of the two first guide rods 23 within the inner wall of the slot 22. The strip plate 24, in conjunction with the two T-blocks 28, drives the two side plates 210 to move up and down. The two side plates 210, in conjunction with the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216, support several pallets, ensuring the stability of the automatic pallet storage for limiting and supporting multiple pallets. Furthermore, the horizontal and vertical adjustment structures are integrated into a whole, which can avoid potential hazards and errors that may occur during traditional width adjustment processes.

[0027] Please see Figure 4 The tray output assembly 3 includes two connecting seats 31 installed on both sides of the inner wall of the frame 1. The surfaces of the two connecting seats 31 are respectively provided with two drive motors 32 and bearings 33. The output shafts of the two drive motors 32 are installed and connected to the inner walls of the bearings 33 and the two ends of the two rollers 34. The surfaces of both ends of the two rollers 34 are provided with drive gears 35. The tooth grooves on the sides of the two sets of drive gears 35 are engaged with the teeth provided on the inner walls of the two tray output belts 36.

[0028] A base plate 12 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the inner wall of the frame 1. A cylinder 13 is provided at each of the four corners of the top of the base plate 12. The output rods of the two sets of cylinders 13 are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the two support plates 14. A limit rod 15 is provided in the middle of the top of the two sides of the base plate 12. The top of the two limit rods 15 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the limit plate 16. The top of the limit plate 16 can abut against the bottom of the two support plates 14.

[0029] In practical use: The output rods of the two sets of cylinders 13 drive the two support plates 14 to support several pallets, control the movement of the two side plates 210, so that the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 move and engage with the side of the bottom uppermost pallet for limitation. Then, in conjunction with the first hydraulic cylinder 25, the two side plates 210 move upward. The two side plates 210, in conjunction with the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216, move several pallets upward. At this time, the output rods of the two sets of cylinders 13, in conjunction with the two support plates 14, move the bottommost pallet downward until the bottom of the two support plates 14 contacts the top of the limiting plate 16. The pallet then moves to the surface of the two output belts 36. The two drive motors 32, in conjunction with the bearings 33, drive the two rollers 34 to rotate. The two rollers 34, in conjunction with the two sets of drive gears 35, drive the two output belts 36 to rotate, thereby moving the pallet out of the frame 1, achieving the purpose of pushing, and avoiding the wear that may be caused when the previous pushing structure pushes the pallet.

[0030] Please see Figure 3 Each of the two first guide rods 23 has a buffer spring 212 fitted on its bottom surface, and each of the two buffer springs 212 has a moving ring 213 on its top. The two moving rings 213 are located at the bottom of the strip plate 24.

[0031] In practical use: During the downward movement of the strip plate 24, pressure is applied to the two moving rings 213. While the two moving rings 213 move on the surface of the two first guide rods 23, they cooperate with the slot 22 to squeeze the two buffer springs 212, thereby providing buffer protection for the downward movement of the strip plate 24.

[0032] Please see Figure 3 Each of the two side plates 210 has a mounting groove 214 on the bottom edge of the opposite side. The inner wall of the mounting groove 214 has several positioning holes. The inner wall of the positioning holes is threadedly connected to the limiting holes on the surface of the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 through positioning pins 215.

[0033] In practical use: Adjust the positioning holes on the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 to correspond with the limiting holes on the inner wall of the two mounting grooves 214, and insert the two sets of positioning pins 215 into the positioning holes and limiting holes, so as to install and fix the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 and the two side plates 210, so as to support and limit the pallets of different specifications.

[0034] Please see Figure 4 Each of the two connecting seats 31 has two connecting holes on its two ends. The inner walls of the connecting holes are threaded to the slots 17 on both sides of the frame 1 by connecting pins 37.

[0035] In practical use: insert several sets of connecting pins 37 into the corresponding sets of connecting holes and slots 17, thereby installing and disassembling the two connecting seats 31 to the inner wall of the frame 1, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the tray structure.

[0036] Please see Figure 3 Two first through holes are opened in the middle of the top of the strip plate 24. The inner wall of the first through hole is inserted and connected to the surface of the first guide rod 23. Two second through holes are opened on the surface of the T-shaped block 28. The inner wall of the two second through holes is inserted and connected to the surface of the two second guide rods 27.

[0037] In practical use: the strip plate 24 moves on the surface of the two first guide rods 23 in conjunction with the two first through holes, thereby facilitating the limiting of the movement of the strip plate 24; the two T-blocks 28 move on the surface of the two sets of second guide rods 27 in conjunction with the two sets of second through holes, thereby facilitating the limiting of the movement of the two side plates 210, thereby facilitating the stability of the limiting and moving process of several pallets of different widths.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 The two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 are higher than the surface height of the two output strips 36, and the top surface of the two support plates 14 is flush with the two output strips 36.

[0039] In practical use: the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216 are higher than the surfaces of the two tray conveyors 36, and the top surfaces of the two support plates 14 are flush with the two tray conveyors 36, so as to ensure smooth tray conveying during the clamping process of different sized trays and avoid blockage and wear.

[0040] In use, the output rods of the two second hydraulic cylinders 211 drive the two T-blocks 28 to move on the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods 27 within the two T-slots 26. While the two T-blocks 28 move on the inner walls of the two through slots 29, they also drive the two side plates 210 to move, adjusting the distance between the two side plates 210 to facilitate the limiting of pallets of different widths. The output rod of the first hydraulic cylinder 25 drives the strip plate 24 to move on the surfaces of the two first guide rods 23 within the inner wall of the slot 22. The strip plate 24, in conjunction with the two T-blocks 28, drives the two side plates 210 to move up and down. The two side plates 210, in conjunction with the two sets of L-shaped support blocks 216, support several pallets, ensuring the stability of the automatic pallet storage for limiting multiple pallets. Furthermore, the horizontal and vertical adjustment structures are integrated into a whole, avoiding potential hazards and errors that may occur during traditional width adjustment processes.

[0041] The contents not described in detail in this description are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A width-adjustable automatic tray warehouse characterized by comprising: include: A frame (1) is provided with a control box (11) on one side of the bottom of the inner wall of the frame (1). Adjustment assembly (2), the adjustment assembly (2) includes a fixing plate (21) installed on the top of the control box (11), a slot (22) is provided on one side of the fixing plate (21), and two first guide rods (23) are provided on the inner wall of the slot (22). The surfaces of the two first guide rods (23) are interlocked with the middle of the surface of the strip plate (24). The middle of the bottom of the strip plate (24) is fixedly connected to the output rod of the first hydraulic cylinder (25). One side of both ends of the strip plate (24) is... The two T-slots (26) are provided with two second guide rods (27) on the inner walls of the two T-slots (26). Two T-blocks (28) are slidably connected to the surfaces of the two sets of second guide rods (27). The other ends of the two T-blocks (28) are inserted into the through slots (29) provided on one side of the inner walls of the two T-slots (26), and side plates (210) are fixedly connected to the ends. One side of the two T-blocks (28) is fixedly connected to the output rods of the two second hydraulic cylinders (211). The tray ejection assembly (3) includes two connecting seats (31) installed on both sides of the inner wall of the frame (1). The surfaces of the two connecting seats (31) are respectively provided with two drive motors (32) and bearings (33). The output shafts of the two drive motors (32) are connected to the inner wall of the bearings (33) and the two ends of the two rollers (34). The surfaces of the two rollers (34) are provided with drive gears (35). The tooth grooves on the sides of the two sets of drive gears (35) are meshed with the teeth provided on the inner wall of the two tray ejection belts (36).

2. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner wall of the frame (1) is provided with a base plate (12). The four corners of the top of the base plate (12) are provided with cylinders (13). The output rods of the two sets of cylinders (13) are fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the two support plates (14). The middle of the top two sides of the base plate (12) is provided with a limiting rod (15). The top of the two limiting rods (15) is fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom of the limiting plate (16). The top of the limiting plate (16) can abut against the bottom of the two support plates (14).

3. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surfaces of the two first guide rods (23) are fitted with buffer springs (212), and the tops of the two buffer springs (212) are provided with moving rings (213), which are located at the bottom of the strip plate (24).

4. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two side plates (210) are provided with mounting grooves (214) on the bottom edge of opposite sides. The inner wall of the mounting groove (214) is provided with a number of positioning holes. The inner wall of the positioning holes is threadedly connected to the limiting holes provided on the surface of the two sets of L-shaped support blocks (216) by positioning pins (215).

5. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting holes are opened on the surfaces at both ends of the two connecting seats (31). The inner walls of several sets of connecting holes are threadedly connected to several sets of slots (17) opened on both sides of the frame (1) by connecting pins (37).

6. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first through holes are opened in the middle of the top of the strip plate (24). The inner wall of the first through hole is inserted and connected to the surface of the first guide rod (23). Two second through holes are opened on the surface of the T-shaped block (28). The inner walls of the two second through holes are inserted and connected to the surfaces of the two second guide rods (27).

7. A width adjustable automated tray store according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of L-shaped support blocks (216) are higher than the surface height of the two discharge strips (36), and the top surface of the two support plates (14) is flush with the two discharge strips (36).

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