Steel plate electric stereoscopic shelf

By using automated racking systems with left and right doors and an electric drive system, the problems of low space utilization and high labor intensity of traditional automated racking systems have been solved. This enables multi-row parallel arrangement and precise storage and retrieval, improving space utilization and ease of operation.

CN224393612UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23SHAOXING JIEHAN MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHAOXING JIEHAN MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of steel plate electric stereo shelves, belong to the technical field of warehousing equipment, including frame, hinge, left door and right door, left door, right door and frame are connected by hinge. The frame is equipped with guide rail, the left door and right door are equipped with door guide rail with guide rail horizontal alignment, the frame is equipped with several pullouts, the pullout is equipped with steel plate for placing, the lower end of the pullout is equipped with long shaft, the long shaft both ends are equipped with bearing seat between frame, the lower end of the pullout both sides is equipped with rack, the rack and long shaft are equipped with gear with long shaft and insert embedded type fixed, with the characteristics of convenient operation, time-saving and labor-saving road operation safety and reliability. Stereo shelves with left and right doors, steel plate can be slid from frame to left and right doors when taking material, using the way of crane lifting, realize multiple parallel arrangement of rack, greatly improve space utilization, and adopt electric drive, reduce the labor intensity of worker.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of warehousing equipment technology, specifically to a steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system. Background Technology

[0002] Automated storage racks (AS / RS) are storage systems primarily composed of steel structures. They utilize automated equipment and intelligent management software to achieve vertical utilization of warehouse space, serving as a core component in the evolution of warehouses from horizontal to high-rise storage. Technical specifications include a height of up to 40 meters and a load capacity of 2 tons per pallet. They are widely used in machinery manufacturing, electronics, and other fields, and are compatible with automated handling equipment such as stacker cranes and AGV robots.

[0003] With the development of technology and the improvement of process capabilities, automated racking systems are becoming increasingly popular among users due to their space-saving and easy-to-manage features. Traditional automated steel plate racking systems are often fixed and require forklifts for loading and unloading materials. Therefore, a large space needs to be reserved for forklift transportation, and it is not advisable to use multiple rows of parallel racks, resulting in relatively low space utilization. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model mainly addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an electric steel plate automated storage and retrieval system. It features convenient operation, time and labor savings, and safe and reliable operation. Employing an automated storage and retrieval system with left and right doors, steel plates can slide from the frame to the doors for material retrieval. A crane is used to lift the plates, enabling multiple rows of parallel racks to be arranged, greatly improving space utilization. Furthermore, the electric drive reduces the labor intensity for workers.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical problems of this utility model are mainly solved by the following technical solutions:

[0006] An electric automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) made of steel plate includes a frame, hinges, a left door, and a right door, which are connected to the frame via hinges. The frame is equipped with guide rails, and the left and right doors have door guide rails horizontally aligned with the guide rails. The frame has several drawers, each with a steel plate for placement. Each drawer has a long shaft at its lower end, with bearing seats between the long shaft and the frame at both ends. Racks are located on both sides of the lower end of each drawer, and gears are inserted into and fixed to the long shafts.

[0007] Preferably, the rear end of the frame is equipped with a motor, a motor support is provided between the motor and the frame, the motor is equipped with a drive sprocket, a plurality of driven sprockets are provided from top to bottom on one side of the front end of the frame, a short shaft is provided between the driven sprockets and the long shaft, a tensioning wheel is provided between the motor and the driven sprockets, a plurality of transition wheels are provided between the tensioning wheel and the driven sprockets and distributed in an alternating manner with the driven sprockets, and chains are provided on the drive sprocket, tensioning wheel, transition wheels and driven sprockets.

[0008] Preferably, the bearing housing includes a bearing bracket, and bearings are provided between the bearing bracket and the short shaft, and between the bearing bracket and the long shaft.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the frame is provided with an outer support plate for fixing and installing the long shaft, and pads are provided between the upper and lower parts of the outer support plate and the frame.

[0010] Preferably, a fixed clutch nested between the short shaft and the long shaft is provided, and a sliding clutch sleeved between the fixed clutch and the driven sprocket is provided, which is engaged with the short shaft. A fork is provided on the outer support plate, which is inserted and snapped into the sliding clutch, and a fixed shaft inserted into the fork is provided inside the fork.

[0011] Preferably, the shift fork is provided with a set screw, a steel ball is provided between the set screw and the fixed shaft, and a spring is provided between the steel ball and the set screw.

[0012] Preferably, the drawer is provided with several rollers on both sides that move back and forth along the upper end of the guide rail, and several lateral rollers are provided between the bottom of both sides of the drawer and the frame.

[0013] Preferably, both the left and right doors are equipped with casters at their lower ends, and the casters are provided with foot cups on their sides.

[0014] This invention can achieve the following effects:

[0015] This utility model provides an electric automated storage and retrieval system for steel plates, which, compared with existing technologies, features convenient operation, time and labor saving, and safe and reliable operation. Employing an automated storage and retrieval system with left and right doors, steel plates can slide from the frame to the left and right doors for material retrieval, using a crane for lifting. This allows for multi-row parallel racking, greatly improving space utilization. Furthermore, the electric drive reduces the labor intensity of workers.

[0016] The electric drive system enables precise and efficient storage and retrieval of steel plates. The chain drive + rack and pinion + clutch layer selection solution not only solves the space problem of heavy steel plate storage but also automates and precisely controls the storage and retrieval process. The system allows independent control of any layer of drawers, achieving a balance between space utilization and ease of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structural cross-section of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the bearing housing in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: drawer 1, bearing housing 2, rack 3, gear 4, long shaft 5, steel plate 6, outer support plate 7, pad 8, frame 9, motor 10, drive sprocket 11, motor support 12, chain 13, tension wheel 14, roller 15, transition wheel 16, guide rail 17, driven sprocket 18, hinge 19, door guide rail 20, foot cup 21, caster wheel 22, fixed clutch 23, slip clutch 24, bearing 25, short shaft 26, bearing bracket 27, shift fork 28, steel ball 29, spring 30, set screw 31, fixed shaft 32, side roller 33, left door 34, right door 35. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Example: Figure 1-4 As shown, a steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system includes a frame 9, hinges 19, a left door 34, and a right door 35. The left door 34 and right door 35 are connected to the frame 9 by hinges 19. Both the left door 34 and right door 35 are equipped with casters 22 at their lower ends, and the casters 22 have feet 21 on their sides. The frame 9 has guide rails 17, and the left door 34 and right door 35 have door guide rails 20 aligned horizontally with the guide rails 17. The frame 9 has four drawers 1, and each drawer 1 has three rollers 15 on both sides that move back and forth along the upper end of the guide rails 17. Three lateral rollers 33 are located between the bottom of each drawer 1 and the frame 9. Each drawer 1 has a steel plate 6 for placement. Each drawer 1 has a long shaft 5 at its lower end, and bearing seats 2 are located between the long shaft 5 and the frame 9 at both ends. Each bearing seat 2 includes a bearing frame 27, and bearings 25 are located between the bearing frame 27 and the short shaft 26, and between the bearing frame 27 and the long shaft 5. Both sides of the lower end of the drawer 1 are equipped with racks 3, and gears 4 are inserted and fixed between the racks 3 and the long shaft 5. The rear end of the frame 9 is equipped with a motor 10, and a motor support 12 is provided between the motor 10 and the frame 9. The motor 10 is equipped with a drive sprocket 11. Four driven sprockets 18 are provided from top to bottom on one side of the front end of the frame 9. A short shaft 26 is provided between the driven sprockets 18 and the long shaft 5. A tensioning wheel 14 is provided between the motor 10 and the driven sprockets 18. Three transition wheels 16 are provided between the tensioning wheel 14 and the driven sprockets 18 and are distributed alternately with the driven sprockets 18. A chain 13 is provided on the drive sprocket 11, tensioning wheel 14, transition wheels 16 and driven sprockets 18.

[0024] One side of the frame 9 is provided with an outer support plate 7 for fixing the long shaft 5. Pads 8 are provided between the upper and lower parts of the outer support plate 7 and the frame 9. A fixed clutch 23 nested between the short shaft 26 and the long shaft 5 is provided. A sliding clutch 24 sleeved between the fixed clutch 23 and the driven sprocket 18 is provided. A shift fork 28 is provided on the outer support plate 7, which is inserted and snapped into the sliding clutch 24. A fixed shaft 32 inserted into the frame 9 is provided inside the shift fork 28. A set screw 31 is provided on the shift fork 28. A steel ball 29 is provided between the set screw 31 and the fixed shaft 32. A spring 30 is provided between the steel ball 29 and the set screw 31.

[0025] Working principle: Hinges 19 connect the left door 34 and the right door 35 to the frame 9; the guide rail 17 on the frame 9 is horizontally aligned with the door guide rails 20 on the left door 34 and the right door 35; the left door 34 and the right door 35 are each equipped with feet 21 and casters 22; the electric drive system is installed on the left side of the frame 9, the motor 10 is located on the rear side of the frame 9 and is installed on the motor support 12, the motor support 12 is fixed on the frame 9, the transmission system adopts chain drive, the driving sprocket 11 is installed on the output shaft end of the motor 10, the driven sprocket 18 is installed on the short shaft 26, and the chain 13 transmission path is also equipped with a transition wheel 16 and a tension wheel 14 to facilitate the normal operation of the chain 13. The short shaft 26 has a splined shaft in the middle. The slip clutch 24 is mated with the short shaft 26 via the spline. One end of the short shaft 26 is connected to the outer support plate 7 via bearing 25 and bearing bracket 27. The outer support plate 7 is fixed to the frame 9 via pad 8. The other end of the short shaft 26 is connected to the long shaft 5 via a hole-shaft fit. The long shaft 5 is located below the drawer 1, with gears 4 and racks 3 on both sides respectively. Both ends are connected to the frame 9 via bearings 25 and bearing seats 2. The left side of the long shaft 5 extends to mate with the hole-shaft of the short shaft 26. The left extension end of the long shaft 5 is provided with... The fixed clutch 23 rotates synchronously via a flat key; a drive slip clutch device is also provided on the left side of the short shaft 26, and the two locking feet of the shift fork 28 are engaged in the groove of the slip clutch 24. On the opposite side of the locking feet are steel balls 29, springs 30, and set screws 31. The shift fork 28 slides on the fixed shaft 32, and the fixed shaft 32 has two recesses for positioning the steel balls 29, which correspond to the engagement and disengagement positions of the fixed clutch 23 and the slip clutch 24, respectively; rollers 15 are also provided on both sides of the drawer 1, and side rollers 33 are provided at the bottom. During operation, open the left door 34 and right door 35, with the foot cup 21 pointing downwards against the ground. Drive the motor 10, which, through the drive sprocket 11, driven sprocket 18, transition wheel 16, and tension wheel 14, drives the chain 13 to select the shelf layer where the steel plate 6 is located. Select the corresponding shelf fork 28, push the fork 28 forward, and drive the sliding clutch 24 to engage with the fixed clutch 23, causing the long shaft 5 and gear 4 to rotate. Through the rack 3, move the shelf 1 from the frame 9 to the left door 34 and right door 35. After retrieving the material, reverse the motor 10 to move the shelf 1 from the left and right doors into the frame 9. Stop the power, pull out the fork 28, retract the foot cup 21, and close the left door 34 and right door 35.

[0026] In summary, this steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system features convenient operation, time and labor saving, and safe and reliable operation. Utilizing a rack system with left and right doors, steel plates can slide from the frame to the doors for retrieval, where a crane lifts them, enabling multiple rows of parallel racks to be arranged, greatly improving space utilization. Furthermore, the electric drive reduces the labor intensity for workers.

[0027] High space utilization: The three-dimensional layered design greatly improves the storage capacity per unit area, making it particularly suitable for large-sized steel plate materials.

[0028] Highly efficient and labor-saving operation: Driven by motors and chains, it replaces traditional manual handling or forklift operations, significantly reducing labor intensity and improving storage and retrieval efficiency.

[0029] Precise and flexible layer selection: The clutch selection system is the biggest highlight of this design. It achieves "one machine, multiple controls," meaning that multiple drawers can be independently controlled with just one motor. The structure is ingenious, the cost is controllable, and the operation is intuitive.

[0030] Stable and safe operation: Dual guidance: The top roller 15 and the bottom side roller 33 work together to ensure that the drawer moves smoothly without jamming or swaying.

[0031] Door locking: The design of the foot cup 21 effectively prevents the door from shifting when the heavy-duty drawer moves, ensuring operational safety.

[0032] Clutch positioning: The ball-spring positioning device provides clear feedback and reliable locking for the clutch's "engage / disengage" state, avoiding the risk of accidental power engagement.

[0033] Ease of maintenance: The exposed drivetrain (chain, sprockets) facilitates inspection, lubrication, and replacement. The modular design of the shift fork and clutch also facilitates targeted maintenance and repair.

[0034] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0035] In summary, the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the structural features of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model are covered by the patent scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steel plate motorized shelving system characterized by: The system includes a frame (9), hinges (19), a left door (34), and a right door (35). The left door (34) and the right door (35) are connected to the frame (9) by the hinges (19). The frame (9) is provided with a guide rail (17). The left door (34) and the right door (35) are provided with door guide rails (20) that are horizontally aligned with the guide rails (17). The frame (9) is provided with several drawers (1). The drawers (1) are provided with steel plates (6) for placement. The lower end of each drawer (1) is provided with a long shaft (5). The two ends of the long shaft (5) are provided with bearing seats (2) between them and the frame (9). The lower ends of each drawer (1) are provided with racks (3). The racks (3) are provided with gears (4) that are inserted and fixed to the long shaft (5).

2. A steel plate electric stereoscopic goods shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (9) is equipped with a motor (10) at the rear end, and a motor support (12) is provided between the motor (10) and the frame (9). The motor (10) is equipped with a drive sprocket (11). The front end of the frame (9) is equipped with several driven sprockets (18) from top to bottom. The driven sprockets (18) are equipped with a short shaft (26) between the long shaft (5). The motor (10) is equipped with a tension wheel (14) between the driven sprockets (18). The tension wheel (14) is equipped with several transition wheels (16) that are staggered with the driven sprockets (18) between the tension wheel (14) and the driven sprockets (18). The drive sprocket (11), tension wheel (14), transition wheels (16), and driven sprockets (18) are equipped with chains (13).

3. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bearing housing (2) includes a bearing bracket (27), and bearings (25) are provided between the bearing bracket (27) and the short shaft (26) and between the bearing bracket (27) and the long shaft (5).

4. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame (9) is provided with an outer support plate (7) on one side for fixing the long shaft (5), and pads (8) are provided between the upper and lower parts of the outer support plate (7) and the frame (9).

5. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixed clutch (23) nested between the short shaft (26) and the long shaft (5) is provided, and a sliding clutch (24) sleeved between the fixed clutch (23) and the driven sprocket (18) is provided, which is connected to the short shaft (26). A fork (28) inserted into the sliding clutch (24) is provided on the outer support plate (7), and a fixed shaft (32) inserted into the frame (9) is provided inside the fork (28).

6. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fork (28) is provided with a set screw (31), a steel ball (29) is provided between the set screw (31) and the fixed shaft (32), and a spring (30) is provided between the steel ball (29) and the set screw (31).

7. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drawer (1) is provided with several rollers (15) on both sides that move back and forth along the upper end of the guide rail (17), and several lateral rollers (33) are provided between the bottom of both sides of the drawer (1) and the frame (9).

8. The steel plate electric automated storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower ends of the left door (34) and the right door (35) are provided with casters (22), and the casters (22) are provided with feet (21) on the side.