Plant structure integrating multi-type palletizing and loading machines
By integrating multiple types of palletizing and loading machines into the factory structure, the problem of poor adaptability of a single loading machine in a traditional factory has been solved, realizing efficient collaborative operation of multiple specifications of transport vehicles and full-process automation, thereby improving production efficiency and logistics capabilities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN LANHAIYAN INTELLIGENT LOADING EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional single-type palletizing and loading machines in factories are difficult to adapt to different specifications of transport vehicles, resulting in low material stacking efficiency, inability to meet diverse loading needs, poor loading operation flexibility, and limitations on production efficiency and logistics turnover capacity.
Design a factory structure that integrates multiple types of palletizing and loading machines, including a top composite track system and a vehicle aisle network below. Integrate at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines, and equip them with diverse actuators such as rotating robotic arms and multi-feature palletizing devices to achieve parallel sliding operations of multiple devices and adapt to the needs of different materials and transport vehicles.
It significantly improves operational flexibility and versatility, enabling seamless integration of the entire process of material transportation, palletizing, and loading, shortening the logistics cycle, reducing manual intervention, and improving the level of intelligence in space utilization and production scheduling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of palletizing and loading technology, and in particular to a factory structure that integrates multiple types of palletizing and loading machines. Background Technology
[0002] In the industrial production sector, with the increasing variety of products and the diversification of transport vehicle specifications, traditional factory loading operations face numerous challenges. Currently, existing factories generally use a single type of palletizing and loading machine. These machines have relatively fixed functions and are difficult to adapt to different specifications of transport vehicles. When loading operations are required for vehicles of different sizes and load requirements, problems such as low material stacking efficiency and inability to meet diverse loading needs arise. This results in poor loading operation flexibility, an inability to effectively cope with complex and ever-changing transportation scenarios, and a significant limitation on the company's production efficiency and logistics turnover capacity. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a factory structure that integrates multiple types of palletizing and loading machines, aiming to adapt to different transport vehicles for efficient palletizing and loading.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the factory building structure proposed in this utility model includes:
[0005] The main body of the factory building is equipped with a horizontally extending composite track system on its top, the composite track system including at least three parallel guide rails;
[0006] At least two different types of palletizing and loading machines are slidably installed on the composite track system. Each type of palletizing and loading machine includes a body, a material conveying unit, and a palletizing execution mechanism. The body is slidably installed on the corresponding guide rail. The material conveying unit connects the production line and the palletizing execution mechanism and is used to convey materials from the production line to the palletizing execution mechanism. The palletizing execution mechanism includes at least one of a rotary robotic arm, a five-petal palletizing device, a two-stage lifting mechanism, or a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate.
[0007] The vehicle access network, located beneath the main factory building and corresponding to the composite track system, is designed to accommodate transport vehicles of different sizes operating simultaneously.
[0008] Optionally, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type of palletizing and loading machine, a second type of palletizing and loading machine, and a third type of palletizing and loading machine. The palletizing execution mechanism of the first type of palletizing and loading machine includes a rotary robotic arm, which includes two mutually perpendicular material picking robotic arms for synchronously picking up and placing materials.
[0009] Optionally, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type of palletizing and loading machine, a second type of palletizing and loading machine, and a third type of palletizing and loading machine.
[0010] The palletizing mechanism of the second type of palletizing and loading machine includes a five-petal palletizing device, which includes a palletizing gate that can be lifted and rotated, and a three-dimensional positioning mechanism for palletizing materials in a five-petal manner.
[0011] Optionally, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type of palletizing and loading machine, a second type of palletizing and loading machine, and a third type of palletizing and loading machine.
[0012] The palletizing actuator of the third type of palletizing and loading machine includes a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate for increasing the palletizing speed.
[0013] Optionally, the rotary robotic arm includes a rotary mechanism and two picking manipulators. The two picking manipulators are mounted on the rotary mechanism, which drives the two picking manipulators to rotate synchronously. Each picking manipulator includes symmetrically arranged grippers and crank-connecting rod drive mechanisms for clamping material packages of different sizes.
[0014] Optionally, the palletizing execution mechanism of the second type of palletizing and loading machine includes a two-stage lifting mechanism and a five-petal palletizing device. The two-stage lifting mechanism includes a movable frame and a lifting support, which are lifted by an electric hoist and a gear and rack transmission, respectively.
[0015] Optionally, the dual unloading position structure of the third type of palletizing and loading machine includes a gate mounting track and two parallel unloading positions. The gate mounting track is arranged perpendicular to the direction of the conveyor belt. The gate mounting track has two independently sliding palletizing gates slidably installed corresponding to the two unloading positions for moving to the designated unloading position.
[0016] This utility model's technical solution integrates at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines through a top composite track system. It enables parallel sliding operations of multiple devices via three parallel guide rails. Combined with palletizing and loading machines featuring diverse actuators such as rotating robotic arms and multi-functional palletizing devices, it efficiently adapts to the palletizing needs of different materials, significantly improving operational flexibility and versatility. The vehicle channel network below corresponds to the track system's position, supporting simultaneous operation of multiple transport vehicles of various sizes. This streamlines the automation process from the production line to the loading stage, achieving seamless integration of material conveying, palletizing, and loading. It effectively shortens the logistics cycle, reduces manual intervention, and combines the advantages of efficient space utilization and intelligent production scheduling. This provides a highly integrated, adaptable, and collaborative system solution for industrial automated palletizing and loading scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a factory building structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the central factory building from another perspective.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals: 10. Main factory building; 11. Composite track system; 20. Type I palletizing and loading machine; 30. Type II palletizing and loading machine; 40. Type III palletizing and loading machine;
[0021] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0024] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text is to include three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0025] This utility model proposes a factory structure that integrates multiple types of palletizing and loading machines.
[0026] In the embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the factory structure includes a main factory building 10, a vehicle access network, and at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines. A horizontally extending composite track system 11 is provided on the top of the main factory building 10. The composite track system 11 includes at least three parallel guide rails. At least two different types of palletizing and loading machines are slidably installed on the composite track system. Each palletizing and loading machine includes a body, a material conveying unit, and a palletizing execution mechanism. The body is slidably installed on the corresponding guide rail. The material conveying unit connects the production line and the palletizing execution mechanism, used to convey materials from the production line to the palletizing execution mechanism. The palletizing execution mechanism includes at least one of a rotary robotic arm, a multi-stage palletizing device, a two-stage lifting mechanism, or a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate. The vehicle access network is located below the main factory building 10, corresponding to the position of the composite track system, and is used to accommodate transport vehicles of different specifications operating simultaneously.
[0027] Specifically, the materials on the production line are transported from the production line to the palletizing execution mechanism through the material conveying unit of the palletizing and loading machine. In the palletizing execution mechanism, the rotating robotic arm can flexibly grab the materials for stacking, the five-petal palletizing device can realize a specific palletizing method, the two-stage lifting mechanism can adjust the palletizing height, and the double-discharge sliding palletizing gate can control the material discharge position.
[0028] At least two different types of palletizing and loading machines are slidably mounted on a horizontally extending composite track system 11 at the top of the main plant 10. They can slide along the composite track system 11 to move to different locations. The vehicle access network below the main plant 10 corresponds to the position of the composite track system 11, accommodating transport vehicles of different sizes simultaneously. Based on the vehicle's size and location, the palletizing and loading machines slide along the composite track, utilizing corresponding palletizing actuators to accurately stack materials onto the transport vehicles, enabling collaborative operation between multiple types of palletizing and loading machines and transport vehicles of different sizes.
[0029] This utility model's technical solution integrates at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines through a top composite track system 11. It enables parallel sliding operations of multiple devices via three parallel guide rails. Combined with palletizing and loading machines featuring diverse actuators such as rotating robotic arms and multi-functional palletizing devices, it efficiently adapts to the palletizing needs of different materials, significantly improving operational flexibility and versatility. The vehicle channel network below corresponds to the track system's position, supporting simultaneous operation of multiple transport vehicles of various specifications. This streamlines the automation process from the production line to the loading stage, achieving seamless integration of material conveying, palletizing, and loading. It effectively shortens the logistics cycle, reduces manual intervention, and combines the advantages of efficient space utilization and intelligent production scheduling. This provides a highly integrated, adaptable, and collaborative system solution for industrial automated palletizing and loading scenarios.
[0030] In some embodiments, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type palletizing and loading machine 20, a second type palletizing and loading machine 30, and a third type palletizing and loading machine 40. The palletizing execution mechanism of the first type palletizing and loading machine 20 includes a rotary robotic arm, which includes two mutually perpendicular material picking robotic arms for synchronously picking up and placing materials.
[0031] Specifically, the first type of palletizing and loading machine 20 is equipped with a rotating robotic arm with dual vertical picking manipulators. By simultaneously grabbing and placing materials, it can achieve a parallel operation mode of picking up with one hand and placing with the other. This high-speed handling method can eliminate the time interval of traditional single-arm back-and-forth picking and placing, significantly improve material turnover efficiency, and reduce the energy consumption of the robotic arm idling. It can achieve accurate positioning and stable picking in dense palletizing scenarios.
[0032] In some embodiments, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type palletizing and loading machine 20, a second type palletizing and loading machine 30, and a third type palletizing and loading machine 40. The palletizing execution mechanism of the second type palletizing and loading machine 30 includes a five-petal palletizing device, which includes a palletizing gate that can be lifted and rotated, and a three-dimensional positioning mechanism for palletizing materials in a five-petal manner. Specifically, the third type palletizing and loading machine 40, through a dual-discharge sliding palletizing gate design, can achieve parallel material feeding on two tracks. With the rapid translation of the sliding gate, materials can be simultaneously fed to two adjacent palletizing positions. This high-speed palletizing rhythm can significantly improve palletizing efficiency compared to a single discharge position.
[0033] In some embodiments, at least two different types of palletizing and loading machines include a first type palletizing and loading machine 20, a second type palletizing and loading machine 30, and a third type palletizing and loading machine 40. The palletizing execution mechanism of the third type palletizing and loading machine 40 includes a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate for increasing palletizing speed. Specifically, the second type palletizing and loading machine 30 is a five-petal palletizing device based on a liftable and rotatable palletizing gate and a three-dimensional positioning mechanism. It can realize the construction of complex palletizing patterns such as five-petal palletizing. By dynamically adjusting the gate angle and height, materials are stacked in an interlayered manner, which can significantly improve the anti-tipping ability of the palletizing structure. Furthermore, through the high-precision adjustment of the three-dimensional positioning mechanism, it can adapt to mixed palletizing operations of materials of different specifications, and is especially suitable for the safe palletizing of fragile items such as glass and ceramics or high-density goods. The structured stacking reduces the damage to goods caused by transportation vibration.
[0034] Furthermore, the three different types of palletizing equipment can perform palletizing operations on transport vehicles of different specifications in the same scenario through the composite track system 11. Compared with the scenario of single equipment, it can improve palletizing efficiency and reduce equipment idle rate, providing a highly adaptable automation solution for multi-category mixed production lines.
[0035] In some embodiments, the rotary robotic arm includes a rotating mechanism and two picking robotic arms. The two picking robotic arms are mounted on the rotating mechanism, which drives the two picking robotic arms to rotate synchronously. Each picking robotic arm includes symmetrically arranged grippers and a crank-connecting rod drive mechanism for gripping material packages of different sizes. Specifically, after one robotic arm completes material gripping, the rotating mechanism can quickly drive both robotic arms to rotate synchronously, causing the robotic arm that has gripped the material to turn towards the palletizing position for placement, while the other robotic arm synchronously turns towards the production line picking position for the next gripping. Compared to traditional single-robotic arm equipment, the synchronous picking and placing mode of dual robotic arms can shorten the operation cycle, which is especially suitable for high-paced, large-scale palletizing scenarios. Moreover, the two grippers are symmetrically distributed along the center of the material package, applying uniform pressure to both sides of the material package during gripping, avoiding material slippage or deformation caused by uneven force on one side. The rigid transmission characteristics of the crank-connecting rod can precisely control the gripping force, ensuring a firm grip while avoiding excessive pressure damage to the material.
[0036] In some embodiments, the palletizing execution mechanism of the second type palletizing and loading machine 30 includes a two-stage lifting mechanism and a five-petal palletizing device. The two-stage lifting mechanism includes a movable frame and a lifting bracket, which are lifted and lowered respectively by an electric hoist and a rack and pinion transmission. Specifically, the electric hoist pulls the movable frame with a wire rope, which has a strong load capacity and a simple structure, making it suitable for long-term, long-stroke lifting operations, and has low maintenance costs. The lifting bracket is driven by a motor to rotate a gear, which meshes with a rack fixed on the lifting bracket to achieve lifting and lowering. It has high transmission efficiency and fast response speed. Furthermore, by monitoring the number of gear rotations through an encoder, it can provide accurate height data for the three-dimensional positioning mechanism of the five-petal palletizing device, ensuring that the unloading position of the palletizing gate is perfectly matched with the target height. Moreover, when there are large differences in the height of the cargo boxes of transport vehicles, the movable frame can quickly lift the palletizing device to the corresponding height, and the lifting bracket can be finely adjusted to the specific palletizing layer in the cargo box. There is no need to replace equipment or adjust the track, which can significantly improve the adaptability to different vehicles. Furthermore, this two-stage lifting mechanism solves the problem of balancing large stroke and high precision in traditional single-stage lifting mechanisms through a graded adjustment mode of coarse adjustment of the movable frame and fine adjustment of the lifting bracket.
[0037] In some embodiments, the dual-discharge structure of the third-type palletizer 40 includes a gate mounting track and two parallel discharge positions. The gate mounting track is arranged perpendicular to the conveyor belt direction, and two independently sliding palletizing gates are slidably installed on the gate mounting track corresponding to the two discharge positions for moving to the designated unloading position. Specifically, when the width of the transport vehicle's cargo box is large or two rows of materials need to be stacked simultaneously, the two gates can slide to the corresponding discharge positions respectively and open synchronously to release materials. Compared with single-discharge equipment, dual-position synchronous operation can shorten the palletizing cycle, further strengthening the core advantages of the third-type palletizer 40 in large-scale, standardized material rapid loading scenarios, forming a closed loop with the multi-equipment collaboration and multi-vehicle adaptation design concept of the plant structure.
[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A factory structure integrating multiple types of palletizing and loading machines, characterized in that, include: The main body of the factory building is equipped with a horizontally extending composite track system on its top, the composite track system including at least three parallel guide rails; At least two different types of palletizing and loading machines are slidably installed on the composite track system. Each palletizing and loading machine includes a body, a material conveying unit, and a palletizing execution mechanism. The body is slidably installed on the corresponding guide rail. The material conveying unit connects the production line and the palletizing execution mechanism, and is used to convey materials from the production line to the palletizing execution mechanism. The palletizing execution mechanism includes at least one of a rotary robotic arm, a multi-stage palletizing device, a two-stage lifting mechanism, or a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate. The vehicle access network, located beneath the main factory building and corresponding to the composite track system, is designed to accommodate transport vehicles of different sizes operating simultaneously.
2. The factory building structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least two different types of palletizing and loading machines, including a type 1 palletizing and loading machine, a type 2 palletizing and loading machine, and a type 3 palletizing and loading machine. The palletizing mechanism of the first type of palletizing and loading machine includes a rotary robotic arm, which includes two mutually perpendicular material handling robotic arms for synchronously picking up and dispensing materials. The palletizing execution mechanism of the second type of palletizing and loading machine includes a five-petal palletizing device, which includes a palletizing gate that can be lifted and rotated, and a three-dimensional positioning mechanism for palletizing materials in a five-petal manner. The palletizing actuator of the third type of palletizing and loading machine includes a double-discharge sliding palletizing gate for increasing the palletizing speed.
3. The factory building structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary robotic arm includes a rotary mechanism and two material handling manipulators. The two material handling manipulators are mounted on the rotary mechanism, which drives the two material handling manipulators to rotate synchronously. Each material handling manipulator includes symmetrically arranged grippers and a crank-connecting rod drive mechanism for clamping material packages of different sizes.
4. The factory building structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The palletizing mechanism of the second type of palletizing and loading machine includes a two-stage lifting mechanism and a five-petal palletizing device. The two-stage lifting mechanism includes a movable frame and a lifting support, which are lifted by an electric hoist and a gear and rack transmission, respectively.
5. The factory building structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The third type of palletizing and loading machine has a dual unloading position structure, which includes a gate mounting track and two parallel unloading positions. The gate mounting track is arranged perpendicular to the direction of the conveyor belt. The gate mounting track has two independently sliding palletizing gates that are slidably installed on the two unloading positions for moving to the designated unloading position.