A magazine stacker

Abstract

This utility model provides a material frame stacker, including a lifting support column, a ceiling rail traveling mechanism, a double-clamp traveling mechanism, a lifting forklift mechanism, and a lifting drive mechanism. The lifting forklift mechanism is equipped with telescopic forks. The upper end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the ceiling rail traveling mechanism, and the lower end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the double-clamp traveling mechanism. The lifting forklift mechanism and the lifting support column are slidably connected vertically. The lifting drive mechanism is mounted on the lifting support column and connected to the lifting forklift mechanism, driving the lifting forklift mechanism to perform lifting movements. The advantages of this utility model are: it can effectively and automatically stack material frames onto a box-type automated storage and retrieval system, while the cooperation of the ceiling rail traveling mechanism and the double-clamp traveling mechanism ensures the working stability of the material frame stacker.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food production equipment technology, and in particular to a material rack stacker. [Background Technology]

[0002] Currently, in the production process of food and other products, it is necessary to buffer the produced products. For example, in the tea production process, after the tea leaves are packaged according to the required weight per brew, a material crate is used to receive the tea bags, and the crate and tea bags are transported together to the warehouse for temporary storage. In the past, the material crates were placed directly on the warehouse floor for temporary storage, which required a lot of space and was not conducive to automated production. To address this, the inventors of this project have developed a box-type automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS). To work with the AS / RS, there is an urgent need for a material crate stacker that can automatically stack material crates into the AS / RS while ensuring operational stability. [Utility Model Content]

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a material frame stacker that can automatically stack material frames onto a box-type automated warehouse and ensure operational stability.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows: a material frame stacker includes a lifting support column, a ceiling track traveling mechanism, a double clamp traveling mechanism, a lifting forklift mechanism, and a lifting drive mechanism; the lifting forklift mechanism is equipped with telescopic forks;

[0005] The upper end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the overhead rail traveling mechanism, and the lower end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the double-clamp traveling mechanism; the lifting fork mechanism is slidably connected to the lifting support column, and the lifting drive mechanism is set on the lifting support column. The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the lifting fork mechanism and drives the lifting fork mechanism to perform lifting and lowering movements.

[0006] Furthermore, the overhead track walking mechanism includes a first track body and a first slide block; the first slide block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting support column, and several first rollers are rotatably arranged on both sides of the top surface of the first slide block, forming a sliding channel between the first rollers on both sides, and the first track body is clamped in the sliding channel.

[0007] Furthermore, each end of the first slide is rotatably equipped with a second roller, and the bottom of the first track body is supported on the second roller.

[0008] Furthermore, the first track body has a first plane formed on both sides that rolls in contact with the first roller, and a second plane formed on the bottom of the first track body that rolls in contact with the second roller.

[0009] Furthermore, the dual-clamp walking mechanism includes a second track body, a second slide, a support base, and a walking drive assembly;

[0010] The second slide block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting support column, and the second track body is fixed on the support base; the bottom of the second slide block has an assembly groove along the length direction, and the second track body is slidably connected to the assembly groove; the walking drive component is located between the support base and the second slide block, and the walking drive component drives the second slide block to move the lifting support column along the second track body.

[0011] Furthermore, several third rollers are rotatably provided on both sides of the assembly groove, and a third plane is formed on both sides of the upper part of the second track body to roll in contact with the third rollers.

[0012] Furthermore, the support base is provided with buffers at both ends of the corresponding second track body to cushion the second slide.

[0013] Furthermore, the walking drive assembly includes a first drive motor, a first drive belt, a drive belt limiting frame, a first drive wheel, and limiting guide wheels; the first drive motor is mounted on a second slide or a lifting support column, and the first drive wheel is connected to the output end of the first drive motor; the drive belt limiting frame is connected to the second slide and located below the first drive wheel, and two limiting guide wheels are rotatably arranged inside the drive belt limiting frame; both ends of the first drive belt are respectively connected to both ends of the support base, and the middle part of the first drive belt passes upward around the first drive wheel between the two limiting guide wheels.

[0014] Furthermore, the lifting fork lifting mechanism also includes a lifting carrier body, with telescopic forks installed at the inner bottom of the lifting carrier body, and two support plates installed on the back of the lifting carrier body; three fourth rollers for rolling clamping the lifting support column are rotatably installed on the upper and lower ends of the two support plates on opposite sides.

[0015] Furthermore, the lifting drive mechanism includes a second drive motor, a second drive belt, a second drive wheel, and a driven wheel;

[0016] The upper end of the lifting support column is provided with two driven wheels, and the lower end of the lifting support column is provided with one driven wheel. The second drive motor is located at the lower end of the lifting support column, and the second drive wheel is connected to the output end of the second drive motor. The second drive belt passes around the second drive wheel and each driven wheel in sequence, and both ends of the second drive belt are connected to the lifting fork mechanism.

[0017] Furthermore, the lifting support column is equipped with a ladder on the side facing away from the lifting fork mechanism.

[0018] By adopting the technical solution of this utility model, at least the following beneficial effects are achieved: by slidingly connecting the upper end of the lifting support column to the overhead rail traveling mechanism, and slidingly connecting the lower end of the lifting support column to the double-clamp traveling mechanism, while simultaneously connecting the lifting forklift mechanism to the lifting support column in a vertically slidable manner, and designing the lifting forklift mechanism to have telescopic forks; this enables the automatic stacking of material frames onto the box-type automated storage and retrieval system during actual use, and the cooperation between the overhead rail traveling mechanism and the double-clamp traveling mechanism ensures the working stability of the material frame stacker. [Attached Image Description]

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a material frame stacker according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the first sliding block at the top of the lifting support column in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the walking drive component and the lifting drive mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the lifting fork mechanism in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an internal structural diagram of the second slide in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an assembly drawing of the second track body, the support base, and the first drive belt in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the first track body in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the second track body in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the material frame stacker crane of this utility model when applied to a box-type automated warehouse.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100-ton stacker crane;

[0031] 200-ton box-type automated storage and retrieval system;

[0032] Lifting support column 1;

[0033] The overhead track walking mechanism 2 includes a first track body 21, a first plane 211, a second plane 212, a first slide block 22, a first roller 23, a sliding channel 24, and a second roller 25.

[0034] Double-clamp walking mechanism 3, second track body 31, third plane 311, second slide 32, assembly slide 321, support base 33, walking drive assembly 34, first drive motor 341, first drive belt 342, drive belt limit frame 343, first drive wheel 344, limit guide wheel 345, third roller 35, buffer 36.

[0035] Lifting forklift mechanism 4, telescopic forks 41, lifting load-bearing vehicle body 42, support plate 43, fourth roller 44;

[0036] Lifting drive mechanism 5, second drive motor 51, second drive belt 52, second drive wheel 53, driven wheel 54;

[0037] Ladder 6;

[0038] Control device 7.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0039] To better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing these embodiments and for 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model discloses a material frame stacker 100, which includes a lifting support column 1, a ceiling track traveling mechanism 2, a double clamp traveling mechanism 3, a lifting fork mechanism 4, and a lifting drive mechanism 5. The lifting fork mechanism 4 is equipped with a telescopic fork 41, which can be used to automatically send the material frame into the box-type automated storage and retrieval system 200 for temporary storage, and can also be used to retrieve the material frame from the box-type automated storage and retrieval system 200.

[0042] The upper end of the lifting support column 1 is slidably connected to the overhead track walking mechanism 2, and the lower end of the lifting support column 1 is slidably connected to the double-clamp walking mechanism 3, so that the entire lifting support column 1 can move stably; the lifting fork mechanism 4 is slidably connected to the lifting support column 1, and the lifting drive mechanism 5 is set on the lifting support column 1. The lifting drive mechanism 5 is connected to the lifting fork mechanism 4, and drives the lifting fork mechanism 4 to perform lifting and lowering movements through the lifting drive mechanism 5.

[0043] like Figure 9 As shown, in practical use, the material rack stacker 100 of this utility model can be placed between two box-type automated storage and retrieval systems 200, and the top of the overhead rail traveling mechanism 2 of the material rack stacker 100 is connected to the box-type automated storage and retrieval system 200. Simultaneously, the telescopic forks 41 on the lifting forklift mechanism 4 are designed to be bidirectional telescopic forks, allowing the two box-type automated storage and retrieval systems 200 to share one material rack stacker 100, thereby reducing implementation costs. It should be noted that the bidirectional telescopic forks can adopt existing forks, such as the telescopic fork disclosed in Chinese Invention Patent Application No. 201010210109.X.

[0044] Because the automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) has multiple temporary storage units arranged along the direction of travel of the lifting support column 1, and each temporary storage unit has multiple temporary storage layers from bottom to top, the material frame stacker 100 of this utility model needs to use the double-clamp walking mechanism 3 to drive the lifting support column 1 and the lifting fork mechanism 4 to move to the temporary storage unit to be stored, and at the same time, the lifting drive mechanism 5 drives the lifting fork mechanism 4 to move along the lifting support column 1 to the temporary storage layer to be stored, and then the telescopic fork 41 is used to send the material frame into the corresponding temporary storage layer for temporary storage. Similarly, when it is necessary to remove the material frame from the AS / RS, the double-clamp walking mechanism 3 drives the lifting support column 1 and the lifting fork mechanism 4 to move to the temporary storage unit corresponding to the material frame to be removed, and at the same time, the lifting drive mechanism 5 drives the lifting fork mechanism 4 to move along the lifting support column 1 to the temporary storage layer corresponding to the material frame to be removed, and then the telescopic fork 41 is used to remove the material frame. It should be noted that when storing the material frame, after the telescopic fork 41 sends the material frame into the corresponding temporary storage layer, the lifting drive mechanism 5 drives the lifting fork retrieval mechanism 4 to lower the telescopic fork 41 a short distance before controlling the telescopic fork 41 to retract. When retrieving the material frame, after the telescopic fork 41 extends to the bottom of the material frame, the lifting drive mechanism 5 drives the lifting fork retrieval mechanism 4 to raise the telescopic fork 41 a short distance before controlling the telescopic fork 41 to retrieve the material frame.

[0045] This utility model achieves automatic stacking of material frames onto a box-type automated storage and retrieval system by slidingly connecting the upper end of the lifting support column 1 to the overhead rail traveling mechanism 2, and slidingly connecting the lower end of the lifting support column 1 to the double-clamp traveling mechanism 3. Simultaneously, the lifting forklift mechanism 4 is slidably connected to the lifting support column 1, and the lifting forklift mechanism 4 is designed with telescopic forks 41. This allows for efficient stacking of material frames onto the automated storage and retrieval system during actual use. Furthermore, the cooperation between the overhead rail traveling mechanism 2 and the double-clamp traveling mechanism 3 ensures the operational stability of the material frame stacker 100.

[0046] Please refer to the following embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the overhead track walking mechanism 2 includes a first track body 21 and a first slide block 22. The first slide block 22 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting support column 1. Several first rollers 23 are rotatably arranged on both sides of the top surface of the first slide block 22, forming a sliding channel 24 between the first rollers 23 on both sides. The first track body 21 is held within the sliding channel 24. In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the first track body 21 can be connected to a box-type automated storage and retrieval system, so that the box-type automated storage and retrieval system can directly meet the support requirements of the first track body 21. Of course, this invention is not limited to this; in specific implementations, an independent support structure can also be provided for the first track body 21. As a specific embodiment of this invention, two sets of first rollers 23 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top surface of the first slide block 22.

[0047] Furthermore, each end of the first slide block 22 is rotatably equipped with a second roller 25, and the bottom of the first track body 21 is supported on the second roller 25, that is, the bottom of the first track body 21 and the second roller 25 are in rolling contact.

[0048] This invention utilizes first rollers 23 on both sides of the top surface of the first slide block 22 to clamp the first track body 21, while supporting the bottom of the first track body 21 on the second rollers 25, so that the first track body 21 does not directly contact the first slide block 22. Through this rolling contact structure design, the friction between the first track body 21 and the first slide block 22 can be effectively reduced, thereby ensuring that the upper end of the lifting support column 1 can slide more smoothly along the first track body 21.

[0049] Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the work, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first track body 21 has a first plane 211 formed on both sides that rolls in contact with the first roller 23, and a second plane 212 formed at the bottom of the first track body 21 that rolls in contact with the second roller 25.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, the double-clamp walking mechanism 3 includes a second track body 31, a second slide block 32, a support base 33, and a walking drive assembly 34.

[0051] The second slide block 32 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting support column 1, and the second track body 31 is fixed on the support base 33 so that the support base 33 can reliably support the second track body 31. The bottom of the second slide block 32 has an assembly groove 321 formed along the length direction, and the second track body 31 is slidably connected to the assembly groove 321 so that the assembly groove 321 can slide along the second track body 31. The walking drive component 34 is located between the support base 33 and the second slide block 32, and the walking drive component 34 drives the second slide block 32 to drive the lifting support column 1 to walk along the second track body 31.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, several third rollers 35 are rotatably arranged on both sides of the assembly groove 321, and third planes 311 are formed on both sides of the upper part of the second track body 31 to roll in contact with the third rollers 35. By adopting the above structural design, the friction between the second slide block 32 and the second track body 31 can be effectively reduced. Combined with the structural design of the overhead track walking mechanism 2, the smoothness of the lifting support column 1 and the lifting fork mechanism 4 during horizontal movement can be guaranteed, while ensuring stable operation.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the support base 33 is provided with buffers 36 at both ends of the corresponding second track body 31 to buffer the second slide block 32, so that the second slide block 32 can contact the buffers 36 when it slides to both ends of the second track body 31, thereby playing a buffering role.

[0054] Please refer to the following embodiments of this utility model. Figure 3As shown, the walking drive assembly 34 includes a first drive motor 341, a first drive belt 342, a drive belt limiting frame 343, a first drive wheel 344, and limiting guide wheels 345. The first drive motor 341 is mounted on the second slide block 32 or the lifting support column 1, and the first drive wheel 344 is connected to the output end of the first drive motor 341. The drive belt limiting frame 343 is connected to the second slide block 32 and located below the first drive wheel 344. Two limiting guide wheels 345 are rotatably arranged inside the drive belt limiting frame 343. The two ends of the first drive belt 342 are respectively connected to the two ends of the support base 33, and the middle part of the first drive belt 342 passes upward from between the two limiting guide wheels 345 and wraps around the first drive wheel 344. The first drive wheel 344 meshes with the first drive belt 342. This utility model sets a drive belt limiting frame 343 below the first drive wheel 344, and allows the first drive belt 342 to pass between two limiting guide wheels 345 within the drive belt limiting frame 343. This allows the first drive belt 342 to be limited, preventing it from detaching from the first drive wheel 344.

[0055] When the walking drive assembly 34 of this utility model is working, the first drive wheel 344 is driven to rotate by the first drive motor 341. Since the first drive wheel 344 is engaged with the first drive belt 342, and the two ends of the first drive belt 342 are connected to the two ends of the support base 33, under the action of the first drive wheel 344 and the first drive belt 342, the lifting support column 1 and the lifting fork mechanism 4 can move together in the horizontal direction. At the same time, the forward and reverse rotation of the first drive motor 341 can realize the reciprocating motion of the lifting support column 1 and the lifting fork mechanism 4.

[0056] Please refer to the following embodiments of this utility model. Figure 4 As shown, the lifting forklift mechanism 4 also includes a lifting support vehicle 42. Telescopic forks 41 are located at the inner bottom of the lifting support vehicle 42, and two support plates 43 are provided on the back of the lifting support vehicle 42. Three fourth rollers 44, which roll and clamp the lifting support column 1, are rotatably mounted on the upper and lower ends of the two support plates 43 on opposite sides. In practical use, when temporarily storing a material frame, the material frame needs to be placed on the telescopic forks 41 of the lifting support vehicle 42, so that the telescopic forks 41 can deliver the material frame when extended. After removing the material frame, the telescopic forks 41 can drive the material frame into the lifting support vehicle 42. By designing three fourth rollers 44 at both the upper and lower ends of the two support plates 43 to clamp the lifting support column 1, this invention ensures that the lifting support vehicle 42 can smoothly lift and lower along the lifting support column 1.

[0057] Please refer to the following embodiments of this utility model. Figure 3As shown, the lifting drive mechanism 5 includes a second drive motor 51, a second drive belt 52, a second drive wheel 53, and a driven wheel 54;

[0058] The upper end of the lifting support column 1 is rotatably provided with two driven wheels 54, and the lower end of the lifting support column 1 is rotatably provided with one driven wheel 54; the second drive motor 51 is located at the lower end of the lifting support column 1, and the second drive wheel 53 is connected to the output end of the second drive motor 51 so as to drive the second drive wheel 53 to rotate; the second drive belt 52 passes around the second drive wheel 53 and each driven wheel 54 in sequence, the second drive belt 52 meshes with the second drive wheel 53, and both ends of the second drive belt 52 are connected to the lifting fork mechanism 4.

[0059] When the lifting drive mechanism 5 of this utility model is working, the second drive wheel 53 is driven to rotate by the second drive motor 51. Since the second drive belt 52 is engaged with the second drive wheel 53 and both ends of the second drive belt 52 are connected to the lifting fork mechanism 4, the lifting fork mechanism 4 can be driven to move up and down along the lifting support column 1 under the action of the second drive belt 52 and the second drive wheel 53.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, the lifting support column 1 is equipped with a ladder 6 on the side facing away from the lifting forklift mechanism 4, so that maintenance and other operations can be performed by climbing the ladder 6 when needed. Furthermore, in specific implementations of this utility model, a control device 7 is also provided on the lifting support column 1. The double-clamp walking mechanism 3, the lifting drive mechanism 5, and the lifting forklift mechanism 4 are all electrically connected to the control device 7, so that the control device 7 can control the operation of the double-clamp walking mechanism 3, the lifting drive mechanism 5, and the lifting forklift mechanism 4.

[0061] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A magazine stacker characterized by: It includes a lifting support column, a ceiling rail traveling mechanism, a double-clamp traveling mechanism, a lifting forklift mechanism, and a lifting drive mechanism; the lifting forklift mechanism is equipped with telescopic forks. The upper end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the overhead rail traveling mechanism, and the lower end of the lifting support column is slidably connected to the double-clamp traveling mechanism; the lifting fork mechanism is slidably connected to the lifting support column, and the lifting drive mechanism is set on the lifting support column. The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the lifting fork mechanism and drives the lifting fork mechanism to perform lifting and lowering movements.

2. A magazine stacker as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The overhead track walking mechanism includes a first track body and a first slide block; the first slide block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the lifting support column, and several first rollers are rotatably arranged on both sides of the top surface of the first slide block, forming a sliding channel between the first rollers on both sides, and the first track body is clamped in the sliding channel.

3. A magazine stacker as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first slide has a second roller rotatably mounted at both ends, and the bottom of the first track body is supported on the second roller.

4. A magazine stacker as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The first track body has a first plane formed on both sides that makes rolling contact with the first roller, and a second plane formed at the bottom of the first track body that makes rolling contact with the second roller.

5. A palletizer as in claim 1, wherein: The dual-clamp walking mechanism includes a second track body, a second slide block, a support base, and a walking drive assembly. The second slide block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting support column, and the second track body is fixed on the support base; the bottom of the second slide block has an assembly groove along the length direction, and the second track body is slidably connected to the assembly groove; the walking drive component is located between the support base and the second slide block, and the walking drive component drives the second slide block to move the lifting support column along the second track body.

6. A palletizer as in claim 5, wherein: Several third rollers are rotatably provided on both sides of the assembly groove, and a third plane is formed on both sides of the upper part of the second track body to roll in contact with the third rollers.

7. A palletizer as in claim 5, wherein: The support base is equipped with buffers at both ends of the corresponding second track body to cushion the second slide.

8. A palletizer as in claim 5, wherein: The walking drive assembly includes a first drive motor, a first drive belt, a drive belt limiting frame, a first drive wheel, and limiting guide wheels. The first drive motor is mounted on a second slide or a lifting support column, and the first drive wheel is connected to the output end of the first drive motor. The drive belt limiting frame is connected to the second slide and located below the first drive wheel, and two limiting guide wheels are rotatably arranged inside the drive belt limiting frame. The two ends of the first drive belt are respectively connected to the two ends of the support base, and the middle part of the first drive belt passes upward around the first drive wheel between the two limiting guide wheels.

9. A palletizer as in claim 1, wherein: The lifting forklift mechanism also includes a lifting carrier body, with telescopic forks installed at the inner bottom of the lifting carrier body. Two support plates are installed on the back of the lifting carrier body. Three fourth rollers for rolling and clamping the lifting support column are rotatably installed on the upper and lower ends of the two support plates on opposite sides.

10. A palletizer as in claim 1, wherein: The lifting drive mechanism includes a second drive motor, a second drive belt, a second drive wheel, and a driven wheel; The upper end of the lifting support column is provided with two driven wheels, and the lower end of the lifting support column is provided with one driven wheel. The second drive motor is located at the lower end of the lifting support column, and the second drive wheel is connected to the output end of the second drive motor. The second drive belt passes around the second drive wheel and each driven wheel in sequence, and both ends of the second drive belt are connected to the lifting fork mechanism.

11. A material frame stacker as described in any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that: The lifting support column is equipped with a ladder on the side facing away from the lifting forklift mechanism.

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