A kind of auxiliary platform for the entry and exit of high rack of blasting bead

Abstract

The patent provides an auxiliary platform for the in-out of the high rack warehouse of the blasting bead, which comprises a rotating mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a telescopic mechanism and a positioning mechanism. Through the cooperation of the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the telescopic mechanism, and the accurate positioning of the positioning mechanism, the problems of difficult alignment and slow speed when the blasting bead tray is docked with the high rack conveyor are solved, and the in-out efficiency of the blasting bead box in and out of the high rack warehouse is improved. The patent is different from the traditional manual carrying forklift. Through the regulation and control of the control mechanism and the driving mechanism, and the accurate information transmission of the positioning mechanism, the blasting bead realizes the automatic process in the in-out process. Compared with manual transportation, the mechanical characteristics of the telescopic mechanism and the lifting mechanism in the patent can realize more stable in-out of multiple blasting bead boxes, and reduce the damage rate caused by mutual extrusion in the blasting bead in-out transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to the field of automated equipment for tobacco storage, specifically an auxiliary platform for inbound and outbound operations in a tobacco menthol stack warehouse. Background Technology

[0002] As a core flavoring element in cigarette filters, the flavor capsule is typically a sealed capsule with a diameter of 2.6–4.6 mm. The outer shell of the flavor capsule is made of brittle materials such as gelatin and plant cellulose, while the interior is filled with a volatile tobacco flavoring liquid. In the production process, flavor capsules are usually drip-formed, dried, and cured, then packaged in moisture-proof boxes of standard specifications, stacked on standard pallets to form storage units, and finally transported to the warehouse manually or using a forklift.

[0003] Because the outer shell of the capsules must remain "crushable" and the internal flavoring liquid is sensitive to vibration, the capsules face stringent requirements when being stored after production or when being moved from the high-bay warehouse. Excessive vibration during transport can cause the capsules to crush and break, and the high center of gravity structure when stacked together can immediately lead to collapse due to instability during manual handling or operation. The volatile liquid flavoring inside the capsules needs to be stored as soon as possible after production to prevent flavoring evaporation. The current manual forklift-based warehousing method is no longer sufficient to meet the needs of moving capsule boxes into and out of the high-bay warehouse.

[0004] In the current inbound and outbound operations of the high-bay warehouse for menthol capsules, forklifts need to lift pallets to a conveyor belt platform at a certain height. However, manual operation has some shortcomings: First, the instantaneous impact generated by the lifting and lowering of the forklift can easily cause the menthol capsules to break; second, visually adjusting the position of the pallet can easily lead to misalignment, requiring repeated forward and backward correction; and finally, operational errors can cause the pallet tilt angle to exceed the limit.

[0005] Therefore, an automated, precise positioning, fast and efficient handling, and stable transportation auxiliary platform is needed for the inbound and outbound handling of capsules in the capsule high-bay warehouse. Utility Model Content

[0006] To ensure the stable, efficient, and automated handling of capsules during warehousing, and to reduce the risk of capsule breakage due to excessive vibration during transport, as well as to prevent the high center of gravity structure from collapsing due to instability during manual handling or operation, this patent provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] Firstly, an auxiliary platform for the entry and exit of mentholographic capsules in a high-bay warehouse is provided. The auxiliary platform includes a rotating mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a telescopic mechanism. The telescopic mechanism is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is fixed below the rotating mechanism. The driving mechanism provides driving force to the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism, enabling the tobacco products to be lifted and lowered from the high-bay warehouse under the control of the control mechanism. The telescopic mechanism adjusts the rotation angle of the circumference of the tobacco products entering and exiting the warehouse by being driven by the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism adjusts the vertical lifting height of the tobacco products entering and exiting the warehouse by the lifting mechanism. The telescopic mechanism can adjust the lateral telescopic length of the tobacco products entering and exiting the warehouse.

[0008] Furthermore, the telescopic mechanism includes a first arm and a second arm, which are arranged in parallel on the rotating mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the first arm includes a first fixed arm and a first forearm, and the second arm includes a second fixed arm and a second forearm. The first fixed arm and the second fixed arm are fixed to the rotating mechanism, and the first forearm and the second forearm extend or retract from the sides of the first fixed arm and the second fixed arm, respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket are arranged in parallel so that the first bracket and the second bracket can synchronously drive the rotating mechanism to move in the longitudinal direction. The bottom of the first bracket and the second bracket are fixedly connected to the base.

[0011] Furthermore, the telescopic length is 0–400 mm, 400–800 mm, or 800–1200 mm; the rotation angle is 0–1120°, 120–240°, or 240–360°; and the lifting height is 0–500 mm, 500–1000 mm, or 1000–1500 mm.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a turntable, which is circular, square, elliptical, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal in shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the telescopic mechanism can handle a load of 0-180kg, 180-360kg, or 360-540kg for a single entry and exit of the tobacco goods.

[0014] Furthermore, the auxiliary platform also includes a positioning mechanism, which is used to accurately determine the rotation angle and lifting height.

[0015] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism uses sensors for positioning, and the sensing methods of the sensors can be one of electromagnetic induction, infrared induction, photoelectric induction, fiber optic induction, and laser induction.

[0016] Furthermore, tobacco goods include capsule tins and pallets for holding capsule tins, and capsule high-bay warehouses include high-bay warehouse conveyor belts for inbound and outbound storage.

[0017] This patent has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This patent provides an auxiliary platform for the entry and exit of a high-bay warehouse for tobacco products. The auxiliary platform includes a rotating mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The driving mechanism provides driving force to the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism, so that tobacco products are lifted and dropped from the high-bay warehouse under the control of the control mechanism. The positioning mechanism senses and provides the target location of the tobacco products during the entry and exit of the warehouse.

[0019] 2. The coordinated operation of the rotating mechanism, lifting mechanism, and telescopic mechanism in this patent, along with the precise positioning of the positioning mechanism, can solve the problems of difficult alignment and slow speed when the pod tray is connected to the conveyor belt of the high-bay warehouse, thereby improving the efficiency of pod boxes entering and leaving the high-bay warehouse.

[0020] 3. This patent differs from traditional manual handling forklifts. Through the regulation of the control and drive mechanisms and the precise information transmission of the positioning mechanism, the process of loading and unloading the capsules is fully automated. Compared with manual transportation, this patent utilizes the mechanical characteristics of the telescopic and lifting mechanisms to achieve smoother loading and unloading of multiple capsule boxes, reducing the breakage rate caused by mutual compression during the transportation of the capsules.

[0021] Two-way telescopic forks

[0022] Structurally, telescopic forks can be divided into two main categories: single-deep telescopic forks and double-deep telescopic forks. A single-deep telescopic fork extends to one workstation (in smart warehousing, this means an extension length of one storage location), and can be understood as a three-section telescopic fork, consisting of three or more fork sections. A double-deep telescopic fork, on the other hand, consists of four or more fork sections, and its extension length can reach two workstations (i.e., two storage locations), and can be understood as a four-section telescopic fork.

[0023] In terms of arrangement, telescopic forks can be divided into two categories: single-row telescopic forks and double-row telescopic forks. Single-row telescopic forks are completed by a single set of forks operating independently to complete the transfer task. They belong to the light-duty fork category and are generally used for storing or transferring items that are relatively small or light in weight, such as hardware products, light industrial products, electronic products, and food packaging.

[0024] Double-row telescopic forks are made up of two sets of fork arms that work together to complete the transfer or storage tasks. They are heavy-duty forks and are suitable for storing or transferring items that are large or heavy, such as machinery, vehicle frames, mold parts, and large metal materials.

[0025] The function of the bi-directional telescopic forks: Telescopic forks are a key component of stacker cranes. They are the main mechanism for storing, retrieving, or transferring materials, featuring flexible bi-directional automatic extension and retraction, and accurate limit functions. They are directly mounted on the stacker crane, on the fixed lifting mechanism, or on a mobile traveling lifting platform. The stacker crane moves through the aisles between racks to automatically store, retrieve, or transfer materials. It can interface with production line systems and enterprise management systems, utilizing computer and barcode technology to achieve intelligent information management.

[0026] The difference between single-deep telescopic forks and double-deep telescopic forks: There is no significant difference in load capacity between single-deep telescopic forks and double-deep telescopic forks. Relatively speaking, the transfer distance of a single-deep telescopic fork is slightly shorter, while the transfer distance of a double-deep telescopic fork is slightly longer, meaning it has a larger stroke.

[0027] In terms of deflection, single-deep telescopic forks have relatively small downward deflection under long-term load operation, while double-deep telescopic forks have slightly larger downward deflection under long-term load operation. Therefore, under the same conditions, single-deep telescopic forks have a slightly larger load capacity, while double-deep telescopic forks have a slightly smaller load capacity.

[0028] scissor lift

[0029] The main moving mechanism in a scissor lift is the scissor lift mechanism, which is a superposition of planar linkage mechanisms. Extension and retraction are achieved through changes in the angle of these linkages. When the scissor lift is started, the motor begins to run. The controller controls the motor's start, stop, and direction of travel according to instructions. The motor drives the scissor lift mechanism through a transmission device, typically a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0030] The movement of a scissor-fork mechanism can be divided into two processes: extension and retraction. During extension, the motor drives the transmission device to rotate, which, through a connecting rod, converts the motion into the extension motion of the scissor-fork mechanism. The extension of the scissor-fork mechanism gradually increases the height of the lifting platform, raising the object to the desired height. During retraction, the motor rotates in the opposite direction, and the transmission device converts the motion into the retraction motion of the scissor-fork mechanism. The retraction of the scissor-fork mechanism gradually lowers the height of the lifting platform, lowering the object to the desired position.

[0031] Advantages of scissor lift mechanisms: They can amplify the stroke, requiring only hydraulic or electric cylinders to increase the lifting range many times over; they are easy to store with low space occupancy after storage; they have a strong load capacity, capable of withstanding large loads and lifting heavy objects to a certain height; they offer smooth lifting, with the structural design ensuring a smooth and vibration-free lifting process, guaranteeing safe transport of objects; and their height is adjustable, adapting to different workplace heights.

[0032] Infrared sensor

[0033] An infrared sensor is an electronic device that emits light to sense certain aspects of its surrounding environment. Infrared sensors can measure the heat of objects and detect their motion. Infrared sensor circuits are one of the most basic and commonly used sensor modules in electronic devices. Similar to human visual senses, this type of sensor can be used to detect obstacles and is a common application in real-time detection.

[0034] These types of sensors measure infrared radiation, not its emission, and are called passive infrared sensors. Typically, all objects emit some form of thermal radiation in the infrared spectrum. This type of radiation is invisible to the naked eye but can be detected by infrared sensors. The emitter is simply an infrared light-emitting diode (LED), and the detector is simply an infrared photodiode, sensitive to infrared light of the same wavelength emitted by the LED. When infrared light shines on the photodiode, the resistance and output voltage change proportionally to the magnitude of the received infrared light.

[0035] This sensor module is highly adaptable to ambient light conditions. It has a pair of infrared emitting and receiving tubes. The emitting tube emits infrared light of a certain frequency. When an obstacle is encountered in the detection direction, the infrared light is reflected back and received by the receiving tube. After being processed by the comparator circuit, the green indicator light will light up. At the same time, the signal output interface outputs a digital signal. The detection distance can be adjusted by the potentiometer knob. The effective distance range is 2-30cm, and the operating voltage is 3.3V-5V.

[0036] The detection range of this infrared sensor can be adjusted by a potentiometer. It features low interference, easy assembly, and convenient use. It can be widely used in many applications such as obstacle avoidance in robots, obstacle avoidance vehicles, assembly line counting, and black and white line tracking.

[0037] photoelectric sensor

[0038] A photoelectric sensor generally consists of two parts: a processing path and a processing element. Its basic principle is based on the photoelectric effect, converting changes in the measured quantity into changes in a light signal, and then using photoelectric elements to further convert the non-electrical signal into an electrical signal. The photoelectric effect refers to the phenomenon where light illuminating an object can be viewed as a series of photons with a certain energy bombarding the object. At this moment, the photon energy is transferred to an electron, and the entire energy of a photon is absorbed by an electron at once. After receiving the energy transferred by the photon, the electron's state changes, thus causing a corresponding electrical effect in the illuminated object.

[0039] The photoelectric effect is usually divided into three categories: (1) the phenomenon that electrons can overflow from the surface of an object under the action of light is called the external photoelectric effect, such as phototubes and photomultiplier tubes; (2) the phenomenon that the resistivity of an object can change under the action of light is called the internal photoelectric effect, such as photoresistors and phototransistors; (3) the phenomenon that an object generates an electromotive force in a certain direction under the action of light is called the photovoltaic effect, such as photovoltaic cells.

[0040] A photoelectric sensor typically consists of three parts: a transmitter, a receiver, and a detection circuit. The transmitter emits a light beam towards the target; this beam usually originates from a semiconductor light source, such as a light-emitting diode (LED), laser diode, or infrared emitting diode. The beam is emitted continuously or with varying pulse widths. The receiver comprises a photodiode, phototransistor, or photovoltaic cell. Optical elements such as lenses and apertures are mounted in front of the receiver. Behind the receiver is the detection circuit, which filters out the valid signal and applies it.

[0041] Photodiodes are the most common type of light sensor. A photodiode looks like a regular diode. In the absence of light, it behaves like a normal diode, with a very small reverse current, called the dark current. When illuminated, charge carriers are excited, generating electron-hole pairs, called photocarriers. Under the influence of an external electric field, these photocarriers participate in conduction, forming a reverse current much larger than the dark current, called the photocurrent. The magnitude of the photocurrent is directly proportional to the light intensity, thus a signal that varies with the light intensity can be obtained across the load resistor.

[0042] Fiber optic sensor

[0043] A fiber optic sensor is a sensor that converts the state of a measured object into a measurable optical signal. The working principle of a fiber optic sensor is as follows: a light beam incident from a light source is sent through an optical fiber to a modulator. Within the modulator, the interaction with the external measured parameters causes changes in the optical properties of the light, such as intensity, wavelength, frequency, phase, and polarization state, becoming a modulated optical signal. This modulated signal is then sent through an optical fiber to a photoelectric device and, after passing through a demodulator, the measured parameters are obtained. Throughout the process, the light beam is guided through the optical fiber, passes through the modulator, and then exits. The optical fiber's primary function is to transmit the light beam, and secondarily, it acts as an optical modulator.

[0044] There are two measurement principles for fiber optic sensors:

[0045] (1) Principle of property-based fiber optic sensors: Property-based fiber optic sensors utilize the sensitivity of optical fibers to environmental changes to transform input physical quantities into modulated optical signals. Their working principle is based on the optical modulation effect of optical fibers, that is, when external environmental factors, such as temperature, pressure, electric field, magnetic field, etc., change, their light transmission characteristics, such as phase and light intensity, will change.

[0046] Therefore, if the changes in the phase and intensity of light passing through an optical fiber can be measured, the changes in the measured physical quantity can be known. This type of sensor is also known as a sensitive element type or functional fiber optic sensor. The point source beam of a laser diffuses into a parallel wave, which is then split into two paths by a beam splitter: a reference path and a measurement path. External parameters (temperature, pressure, vibration, etc.) cause changes in the fiber length and the phase of the light, resulting in different numbers of interference fringes. By counting the shifts in their mode directions, temperature or pressure can be measured.

[0047] (2) Principle of structural fiber optic sensor: A structural fiber optic sensor is a measurement system composed of a light detection element (sensitive element), a fiber optic transmission loop, and a measurement circuit. The fiber optic cable serves only as the light propagation medium, hence it is also called a light transmission type or non-functional fiber optic sensor.

[0048] Fiber optic sensors can be categorized based on several factors: intensity modulation, polarization modulation, phase modulation, and frequency modulation; interference and non-interference based on whether light interference occurs; continuous monitoring of the measured quantity with increasing distance based on whether it can be distributed and point-to-point; and the role of the fiber in the sensor. One category is functional fiber (FF) sensors, also known as sensing sensors; the other is non-functional fiber (NFF) sensors, also known as light-transmitting sensors.

[0049] The advantages of fiber optic sensors compared to traditional sensors are that they use light as the carrier of sensitive information and optical fiber as the medium for transmitting sensitive information, possessing the characteristics of fiber optic and optical measurement, and offering a series of unique advantages. These include good electrical insulation, strong resistance to electromagnetic interference, non-invasiveness, high sensitivity, ease of long-distance monitoring of the measured signal, corrosion resistance, explosion-proof properties, and flexible optical path for easy connection to computers.

[0050] laser sensor

[0051] Laser sensors utilize the high directionality, high monochromaticity, and high brightness of lasers to achieve non-contact, long-distance measurements. They consist of a laser, a laser detector, and a measurement circuit. They are commonly used to measure physical quantities such as length, distance, vibration, speed, and orientation. They can also be used for flaw detection and monitoring of atmospheric pollutants. Their advantages include non-contact, long-distance measurement, high speed, high accuracy, large measurement range, and strong resistance to light and electrical interference.

[0052] When a laser sensor operates, a laser emitting diode first emits a laser pulse at the target. After reflection from the target, the laser light scatters in all directions. Some of the scattered light returns to the sensor receiver, where it is received by the optical system and imaged onto an avalanche photodiode. An avalanche photodiode is an optical sensor with internal amplification capabilities, enabling it to detect extremely weak light signals and convert them into corresponding electrical signals. A common application is in laser rangefinders, which determine the target distance by recording and processing the time it takes for the light pulse to travel from emission to reception.

[0053] Laser sensors and lasers can be classified into four types according to their working substance:

[0054] Solid-state lasers: The working material of a solid-state laser is composed of an optically transparent crystal or glass as the matrix material, doped with activating ions or other activating substances;

[0055] Gas lasers: The working substance of a gas laser can be a gas of various gas atoms, ions, metal vapors, or gas molecules;

[0056] Liquid lasers can be divided into chelate lasers, inorganic liquid lasers, and organic dye lasers. Among them, the most important is the organic dye laser, whose biggest feature is that the wavelength is continuously tunable.

[0057] Semiconductor lasers, also known as laser diodes, are lasers that use semiconductor materials containing gallium arsenide (GaAs), cadmium sulfide (CdS), indium phosphide (InP), or zinc sulfide (ZnS) as the working substance.

[0058] Electromagnetic sensor

[0059] Electromagnetic sensors operate on the principle of electromagnetic induction and the interaction of electromagnetic fields. When a target object interacts with the sensor, it causes changes in the surrounding electromagnetic field. Electromagnetic sensors measure these changes to obtain characteristics of the target object or environmental parameters.

[0060] Electromagnetic sensors typically consist of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter generates an electromagnetic field, while the receiver measures the strength of the electromagnetic field or other relevant parameters. Depending on the application, electromagnetic sensors can employ different operating principles, such as electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic wave propagation, and electromagnetic resonance.

[0061] Based on the different conversion methods, they can be divided into two types: self-inductance (including variable reluctance and eddy current) and mutual inductance (differential transformer).

[0062] Variable reluctance sensor: When the current *i* in a coil changes, the magnetic flux *Φ* generated by this current also changes, thus inducing an electromotive force *e* in the coil itself. This phenomenon is called self-induction. The induced electromotive force is called the self-induced electromotive force. The structure of a variable reluctance sensor is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it consists of three parts: a coil, an iron core, and an armature. The iron core and armature are made of magnetically conductive materials such as silicon steel sheets or permalloy. There is an air gap between the iron core and the armature, with a thickness of δ. The moving part of the sensor is connected to the armature. When the armature moves, the air gap width δ changes, causing a change in the magnetic reluctance in the magnetic circuit, which in turn leads to a change in the inductance of the inductor coil. Therefore, as long as this change in inductance can be measured, the magnitude and direction of the armature displacement can be determined. Features: Variable reluctance sensors have very high sensitivity, thus requiring a low amplification factor for the measured signal. However, due to the influence of the air gap width δ, the measurement range of this type of sensor is very small.

[0063] Differential transformer type sensor: The working principle of a mutual inductance type sensor is to utilize the mutual inductance phenomenon in electromagnetic induction to convert the measured displacement into a change in the mutual inductance of the coils. Because it often uses two secondary coils to form a differential type, it is also called a differential transformer type sensor.

[0064] The output voltage of a differential transformer sensor is an AC quantity. If indicated by an AC voltmeter, the output value can only reflect the magnitude of the core displacement, not the polarity of the movement. Furthermore, the AC voltage output has a certain residual voltage at the zero point, meaning the output is not zero even when the movable armature is in the intermediate position. Therefore, the downstream circuit of a differential transformer sensor should use a differential DC output circuit that can both reflect the polarity of the core displacement and compensate for the residual voltage at the zero point.

[0065] A sensor that converts changes in a non-electrical quantity being measured into changes in the mutual inductance of coils is called a mutual inductance sensor. This type of sensor is made based on the fundamental principles of a transformer, and its secondary windings are connected in a differential configuration; hence, it is called a differential transformer sensor. Differential transformers come in various structural forms, including variable gap, variable area, and solenoid types. Attached Figure Description

[0066] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this patent, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this patent and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present patent;

[0068] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of storing tobacco products in a high-bay warehouse for the auxiliary platform of this patent.

[0069] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0070] 100: Rotating mechanism;

[0071] 200: Positioning mechanism;

[0072] 210: Sensor;

[0073] 220: Positioning bracket;

[0074] 300: Lifting mechanism;

[0075] 310: First stent;

[0076] 320: Second stent;

[0077] 330: Base;

[0078] 400: Telescopic mechanism;

[0079] 410: First Arm;

[0080] 411: First fixed arm;

[0081] 412: First forearm;

[0082] 420: Second arm;

[0083] 421: Second fixed arm;

[0084] 422: Second forearm. Detailed Implementation

[0085] The detailed features and advantages of this application are described below in the specific embodiments. The content of this description is sufficient to enable any person skilled in the art to understand the technical content of this application and implement it accordingly. Based on the specification, claims and drawings disclosed in this specification, a person skilled in the art can easily understand the related objectives and advantages of this application.

[0086] This patent will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which similar reference numerals denote similar elements. While specific structures and arrangements are discussed, it should be understood that this is done merely for illustrative purposes. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other structures and arrangements can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of this patent. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that this patent can also be used in a variety of other applications.

[0087] In this specification and claims, several terms will be used, and unless otherwise indicated, these terms will be defined to have the following meanings:

[0088] The singular forms “a” and “the” include their corresponding plural forms. “At least one” means one or more, and “more” means two or more. “At least one of the following” or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can be expressed as: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0089] All figures used to represent component amounts, properties (e.g., molecular weight), reaction conditions, etc., should be considered to be modified in all cases by the terms "within the unavoidable margin of error" or "approximately". Therefore, the numerical values ​​presented herein are approximate and may vary depending on the desired properties sought to be obtained by this patent. The principle of equivalents, which is applied to a minimum and not intended to limit the scope of the claims, should be applied, for example, each value should be interpreted at least according to the reported significant digits and by applying conventional rounding techniques.

[0090] It should be understood that the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. A and B can be singular or plural. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates an "or" relationship between the preceding and following related objects, but it can also represent an "and / or" relationship. Please refer to the context for a more accurate understanding.

[0091] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product is usually placed during use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0092] Unless otherwise indicated, the following abbreviations have the following meanings, and any other abbreviations used herein but not defined have their generally accepted standard meanings:

[0093] All other terms used herein for special definition are intended to have the general meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, and in particular, meaning that one of ordinary skill in the art, upon reading the claims, specification and drawings of this patent, can directly and without doubt determine how the technical solution of this patent can be implemented.

[0094] Even if there are incomplete descriptions, omissions, or ambiguities in the grammar, words, punctuation, graphics, symbols, etc. of the claims, specification, and drawings of this patent, a person skilled in the art can still arrive at the only correct understanding by reading the claims, specification, and drawings as a whole without extensive reasoning or experimentation, and effectively exclude various incorrect interpretations that are not aimed at achieving the purpose of this patent.

[0095] Those skilled in the art would first choose to read the claims, specification, and drawings of this patent to reasonably interpret the terms; secondly, they would choose to refer to the relevant definitions in other documents published by the applicant before the filing date to reasonably interpret the terms; thirdly, they would choose the references cited in this patent to reasonably interpret the terms; and finally, they would choose to combine the technical dictionaries, technical manuals, reference books, textbooks, national or industry technical standards, etc., commonly used by those skilled in the art to reasonably interpret the terms.

[0096] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0097] An auxiliary platform for inbound and outbound operations in a high-bay warehouse for explosive bead products; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1The auxiliary platform includes a rotating mechanism 100, a driving mechanism (not shown), a control mechanism (not shown), a lifting mechanism 300, a telescopic mechanism 400, and a positioning mechanism 200. The telescopic mechanism 400 is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism 100, and the lifting mechanism 300 is fixed below the rotating mechanism 100. The driving mechanism provides driving force to the rotating mechanism 100, the lifting mechanism 300, and the telescopic mechanism 400, so that the tobacco goods can be lifted and lowered from the high-bay warehouse under the control of the control mechanism.

[0098] The telescopic mechanism 400 adjusts the rotation angle of the circumference of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse by being driven by the rotating mechanism 100. The rotating mechanism 100 adjusts the vertical lifting height of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse by the lifting mechanism 300. The telescopic mechanism 400 can adjust the horizontal telescopic length of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse. The positioning mechanism 200 senses and provides the precise location where the tobacco goods are transported during the process of entering and leaving the warehouse.

[0099] Specifically, the rotating mechanism 100 includes a turntable and a turntable track, and the turntable is capable of rotating 360° on the turntable track.

[0100] The rotating disk may be circular, square, oval, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal in shape, but this patent is not limited to this.

[0101] Specifically, the telescopic mechanism 400 includes a first arm 410 and a second arm 420. The first arm 410 and the second arm 420 are flat cuboid structures and are arranged in parallel on the rotating mechanism 100. The first arm 410 includes a first fixed arm 411 and a first forearm 412, and the second arm 420 includes a second fixed arm 421 and a second forearm 422. The first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421 are fixed on the rotating mechanism 100, and the first forearm 412 and the second forearm 422 extend or retract from the sides of the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421, respectively.

[0102] Specifically, the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421 are fixed to the top surface of the turntable so that when the turntable rotates on the turntable track, the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421 can rotate synchronously with the turntable.

[0103] Specifically, the lengths of the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421 should be greater than the diameter of the turntable, so that the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421 fixed on the turntable can extend out of the turntable. This arrangement ensures that the first forearm 412 and the second forearm 422 will not rub against the turntable when they extend or retract from the sides of the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421, respectively.

[0104] Specifically, the telescopic mechanism 400 can be a double-row heavy-duty fork arm, but cannot be a single-row light-duty fork arm.

[0105] The positioning mechanism 200 includes a sensor 210 and a positioning bracket 220. The positioning bracket 220 is a square plate. The positioning bracket 220 is vertically set on the top surface of the turntable and at the ends of the first fixed arm 411 and the second fixed arm 421. A sensor is provided on the top of the positioning bracket 220. The number of sensors 210 is increased according to the situation of tobacco products. The basic number of sensors 210 is 2.

[0106] Specifically, the sensing method of sensor 210 can be one of electromagnetic induction, infrared induction, photoelectric induction, fiber optic induction, and laser induction, but this patent is not limited to this.

[0107] The lifting mechanism 300 includes a base 330, a first bracket 310 and a second bracket 320. The first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are arranged in parallel so that the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 can synchronously drive the rotating mechanism 100 to move in the longitudinal direction. The bottom of the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are fixedly connected to the base 330.

[0108] Specifically, the tops of the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the turntable, and the bottoms of the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 are fixedly connected to the top surface of the base 330.

[0109] Furthermore, the first support 310 and the second support 320 have the same structure. The first support 310 is composed of four flat cuboids arranged together. Two flat cuboids intersect to form an "X" shape. The intersecting parts are connected by movable parts so that the "X" shape can open and close from 60 to 180 degrees. The two "X" shapes are arranged vertically, and the top and bottom edges are fixed to the bottom surface of the turntable and the top surface of the base 330, respectively. The two intersection points of the two "X" shapes are connected by movable parts so that the "X" shape can open and close from 0 to 120 degrees.

[0110] When the height of the lifting mechanism 300 is at its lowest point, the opening angle of the "X" shape inside the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 is the largest, while the included angle of the intersection of the two "X" shapes is the smallest; when the height of the lifting mechanism 300 is at its highest point, the opening angle of the "X" shape inside the first bracket 310 and the second bracket 320 is the smallest, while the included angle of the intersection of the two "X" shapes is the largest.

[0111] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 300 is lifted by hydraulic means, and the lifting mechanism 300 can be a single-stage scissor lift or a multi-stage scissor lift.

[0112] The telescopic mechanism 400 can be made of a lightweight metal or alloy with high compressive strength and is not easily deformed; the rotating mechanism 100 and the lifting mechanism 300 can be made of a heavier metal or alloy, but this patent is not limited to these.

[0113] Tobacco goods include capsule tins and pallets for holding capsule tins, and capsule high-bay warehouses include high-bay warehouse conveyor belts for inbound and outbound storage.

[0114] Please refer to Figure 2 The complete process of the auxiliary platform receiving tobacco products from the mentholstered tobacco product warehouse is as follows:

[0115] The capsule is placed on a pallet, which is then placed at the waiting point for transport. The positioning mechanism 200 positions the tobacco goods to be transported and transmits the position information to the control mechanism. The control mechanism controls the drive mechanism to drive the rotating mechanism 100 to rotate to the corresponding angle and controls the lifting mechanism 300 to lift to the corresponding height so that the telescopic mechanism 400 can just reach the bottom of the pallet to lift the tobacco goods.

[0116] The lifted tobacco goods are supported by the telescopic mechanism 400, and the positioning mechanism 200 positions the high-bay warehouse for the explosive capsules while determining the orientation and height of the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt, so that the pallet can be placed completely and stably on the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt, and the tobacco goods are transported into the warehouse through the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt.

[0117] Specifically, the positioning mechanism 200 transmits the orientation and height of the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt to the control mechanism. The control mechanism controls the drive mechanism to drive the lifting mechanism 300 to adjust the vertical lifting height of the tobacco goods until it is consistent with the height of the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt. At the same time, the control mechanism controls the drive mechanism to drive the rotating mechanism 100 to drive the telescopic mechanism 400 and the tobacco goods to rotate together until the pallet on the telescopic mechanism 400 can be horizontally sent to the position above the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt.

[0118] Specifically, when the lifting height and rotation angle of the auxiliary platform correspond to the conveyor belt of the high-bay warehouse, the drive mechanism drives the first arm 412 and the second arm 422 of the telescopic mechanism 400 to extend forward and send out the pallet containing the pod box, and drives the lifting mechanism 300 to descend slightly until the pallet lands on the high-bay warehouse conveyor belt. Finally, the first arm 412 and the second arm 422 of the telescopic mechanism 400 are retracted and put into the warehouse for the next batch of tobacco goods.

[0119] Specifically, the auxiliary platform reverses the process of removing tobacco products from the mentholstered bin warehouse from the warehouse.

[0120] Specifically, based on the mechanical characteristics of the telescopic mechanism 400, the lifting mechanism 300, and the rotating mechanism 100 in this embodiment, and the general configuration of the high-bay storage for explosive beads, the ranges of the telescopic length, rotation angle, and lifting height in this embodiment are as follows:

[0121] The telescopic length is 0–400 mm, 400–800 mm, or 800–1200 mm;

[0122] The rotation angle is 0–120°, 120–240°, or 240–360°.

[0123] The lifting height is 0-500mm, 500-1000mm, or 1000-1500mm.

[0124] Specifically, the telescopic mechanism 400 can handle a load of 0-180kg, 180-360kg, or 360-540kg for a single entry and exit of the tobacco goods.

[0125] Specifically, in this embodiment, the capacity of a single tray of pod-filled capsules is 24 pieces, and the weight of a single pod-filled capsule is 21.2 kg.

[0126] Specifically, in this embodiment, the height of the conveyor belt in the elevated warehouse is generally 1200mm.

[0127] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices, apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways.

[0128] For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another device, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0129] Another point is that the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0130] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0131] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0132] In this specification, references to "an embodiment" or "a specific implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / specific implementation is included in at least one embodiment / specific implementation of this patent. Therefore, the phrase "in one embodiment / specific implementation" appearing in various places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / setting, but rather to potentially different embodiments. Furthermore, specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments / settings in any suitable manner, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

[0133] Similarly, it should be understood that in the above description of exemplary embodiments / specific implementations of this patent, various features of this patent are sometimes combined in a single embodiment / specific implementation or its figures and descriptions, with the aim of simplifying the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various patent aspects. However, except for expressly stated instructions to the contrary or obvious technical contradictions or exclusions, the descriptive method of this patent should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed features are more numerous than those expressly stated in each claim.

[0134] Conversely, the patentable aspect reflected in the claims lies in not all the features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment / specific implementation. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are expressly incorporated herein, each claim existing independently as a separate embodiment / specific implementation of this patent.

[0135] Furthermore, while some embodiments / specific implementations described herein include, but are not limited to, other features included in other embodiments / specific implementations, combinations of features from different embodiments / specific implementations are intended to be within the scope of this patent and form different embodiments / specific implementations, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example, in the following claims, embodiments / specific implementations of any claim can be used in any combination.

[0136] The terms and expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. In using these terms and expressions, there is no intention to exclude any equivalents of the features or portions thereof shown and described, but rather to recognize that various variations may exist within the scope of this patent claim.

[0137] Therefore, it should be understood that although this patent has been specifically disclosed through preferred embodiments, exemplary embodiments and optional features, those skilled in the art may take variations or modifications of the concepts disclosed in this specification, and such variations and modifications are therefore considered to be within the scope of this patent as defined by the appended claims.

[0138] The specific implementations given in this specification are examples of useful implementations of this patent. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this patent can be implemented using many variations of the equipment, equipment components, and method steps disclosed in this specification.

[0139] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments fully discloses the general features of this patent, enabling others to easily modify and / or transform such specific embodiments for various applications by applying knowledge within the scope of the art, without conducting excessive experiments and without deviating from the general concept of this patent.

[0140] Therefore, based on the teachings and guidance provided herein, it is intended that such modifications and alterations be included within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It should be understood that the wording or terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes and is not intended to be limiting; thus, the wording or terminology in this specification will be interpreted by those skilled in the art based on the foregoing teachings and guidance.

[0141] Furthermore, the scope of this patent should not be limited to any of the exemplary embodiments described above, but only to the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A kind of auxiliary platform for the in and out of the high rack of blasting bead, it is characterized in that, The auxiliary platform includes a rotating mechanism, a driving mechanism, a control mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a telescopic mechanism. The telescopic mechanism is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism, and the lifting mechanism is fixed below the rotating mechanism. The driving mechanism provides driving force to the rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism, and the telescopic mechanism, so that the tobacco goods are lifted and lowered from the capsule bin under the control of the control mechanism. The telescopic mechanism adjusts the rotation angle of the circumference of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse by being driven by the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism adjusts the vertical lifting height of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse by the lifting mechanism. The telescopic mechanism can adjust the horizontal telescopic length of the tobacco goods entering and leaving the warehouse.

2. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic mechanism includes a first arm and a second arm, which are arranged in parallel on the rotating mechanism.

3. The auxiliary platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first arm includes a first fixed arm and a first forearm, and the second arm includes a second fixed arm and a second forearm. The first fixed arm and the second fixed arm are fixed to the rotating mechanism, and the first forearm and the second forearm extend or retract from the sides of the first fixed arm and the second fixed arm, respectively.

4. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket and the second bracket are arranged in parallel so that the first bracket and the second bracket can synchronously drive the rotating mechanism to move in the longitudinal direction. The bottom of the first bracket and the second bracket are fixedly connected to the base.

5. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic length is 0–400 mm, 400–800 mm, or 800–1200 mm; The rotation angle is 0–120°, 120–240°, or 240–360°. The lifting height is 0-500mm, 500-1000mm, or 1000-1500mm.

6. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a turntable, which is circular, square, elliptical, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal in shape.

7. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic mechanism can handle a load of 0-180kg, 180-360kg, or 360-540kg for a single entry and exit of the tobacco goods.

8. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary platform also includes a positioning mechanism, which is used to accurately determine the rotation angle and the lifting height.

9. The auxiliary platform according to claim 8, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism uses sensors for positioning, and the sensors can be one of the following sensing methods: electromagnetic induction, infrared induction, photoelectric induction, fiber optic induction, and laser induction.

10. The auxiliary platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tobacco products include capsule capsules and pallets for holding the capsule capsules, and the capsule capsule warehouse includes a high-bay conveyor belt for inbound and outbound storage.

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