Waterproof storage magazine for a transport robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of waterproof storage material box for carrying robot, material box includes: bottom wall;Side wall, side wall stretches upwards along the edge of bottom wall, at least including first side wall and second side wall, bottom wall and side wall are enclosed into the box body with open top;Top flange, top flange is set to the edge of the top of side wall and extends horizontally outward;Slot hole, slot hole is set to the top flange of first side wall and / or second side wall, for cooperating with hook claw to realize hooking or loosening material box;Waterproof cover plate, waterproof cover plate is used to detachably cover to opening, to make waterproof cover plate cover to opening when closed material box and make slot hole still be in open state. Material box provided by the utility model has waterproof function, meet the requirement of unmanned warehousing field to material box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of unmanned warehousing technology, and in particular to a waterproof storage bin for a handling robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the logistics industry and the advancement of technology, intelligent warehousing has evolved to the stage of unmanned operation. In unmanned warehousing, material storage and transfer are mainly handled by handling robots, and personnel do not constantly intervene in this process. This requires that the material bins not only facilitate the transfer and grabbing of handling robots, but also meet the sealing requirements of some warehousing environments and special material properties.

[0003] Currently, the common turnover boxes used in unmanned warehouses, while possessing a closed structure and a certain load-bearing capacity, meeting basic waterproofing requirements, are difficult for robots to grasp and move, thus hindering their ability to interact with robots. A Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN216944544U discloses a storage bin comprising a bottom wall and side walls. The top of the side wall has a top flange extending outward from its top edge, with multiple slots for mates with the hooks of lifting equipment, and multiple guide grooves for mates with guide posts on the lifting equipment. While this patent provides a storage bin with good compatibility with lifting equipment and high stability during lifting or transfer, it is an open bin lacking basic waterproofing, making it difficult to remove moisture once it enters the bin.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a waterproof storage box for handling robots has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a waterproof storage box for a handling robot, so as to at least solve one of the problems in the prior art.

[0006] This utility model discloses a waterproof storage bin for a handling robot, wherein the handling robot has a hook capable of vertical lifting, and the bin includes:

[0007] bottom wall;

[0008] The sidewall extends upward along the edge of the bottom wall and includes at least a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The bottom wall and the sidewall together form a box body with an open top.

[0009] A top protrusion, wherein the top protrusion is disposed at the top edge of the sidewall and extends horizontally outward;

[0010] The slot is provided on the top protrusion of the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall, and is used to cooperate with the claw to hook or release the material box;

[0011] A waterproof cover plate, the waterproof cover plate being removably fitted to the opening such that when the waterproof cover plate is fitted to the opening, the hopper is closed while the slot remains open.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material bin includes:

[0013] A cover plate connecting part is provided on the waterproof cover plate and the top flange, and is used to connect the waterproof cover plate to the top flange;

[0014] A guide hole is provided on the top protrusion of the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall, and is adapted to the guide post of the handling robot so that the guide post passes through the guide hole.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cover plate connecting portion includes:

[0016] A boss and a groove, the boss and the groove being disposed on at least a pair of top protrusions positioned opposite each other, the top protrusions forming the groove between adjacent bosses;

[0017] A cover plate protrusion, disposed on the edge of the waterproof cover plate and extending outward in a horizontal direction, is used to detachably embed into the groove, thereby restricting lateral movement of the waterproof cover plate when it is closed and keeping the groove open. In some embodiments of this utility model, the material box further includes:

[0018] A waterproof sealing structure, wherein the waterproof sealing structure is disposed in the first groove of the first sidewall and the waterproof cover plate, the waterproof sealing structure comprising:

[0019] A sealing buckle, the sealing buckle including a sealing buckle protrusion for fixing and a sealing buckle head connected to the sealing buckle protrusion;

[0020] The first protrusion is located in the first groove. The top of the first protrusion has a first through hole, and a waterproof groove is provided on the first protrusion downward along the first through hole.

[0021] The first cover plate protrusion is shaped to match the first groove and is used to overlap the first protrusion when the waterproof cover plate is closed. The first cover plate protrusion is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the position of the first through hole, so that the sealing buckle protrusion passes through the second through hole and the first through hole in sequence and enters the waterproof groove when the waterproof cover plate is closed, so as to fix the waterproof cover plate and the box body.

[0022] A waterproof buckle is used to insert into and seal the waterproof groove; the waterproof buckle has a groove that matches the sealing buckle protrusion, so that when the waterproof buckle is inserted into the waterproof groove, the sealing buckle protrusion extends into the waterproof groove to achieve connection with the waterproof buckle.

[0023] In some embodiments of this utility model, the sealing buckle head is connected to a detachable sealing buckle tear strip;

[0024] The upper surface of the first cover plate protrusion is provided with a sealing groove slightly larger than the sealing buckle tear strip, and the second through hole is provided in the sealing groove so that when the sealing buckle passes through the second through hole, the sealing buckle tear strip can be placed in the sealing groove;

[0025] The top of the waterproof buckle is provided with a positioning buckle, and the top of the first boss is provided with a through hole corresponding to the positioning buckle, so that the waterproof buckle can be fixed in the waterproof groove of the first boss by buckle connection;

[0026] The lower surface of the waterproof groove is provided with a guide protrusion, and the bottom of the waterproof buckle is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the guide protrusion, so that the waterproof buckle can be inserted into the waterproof groove along the guide protrusion.

[0027] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material bin includes:

[0028] A cover plate rotating structure, wherein the cover plate rotating structure is disposed on the second side wall and the waterproof cover plate, the cover plate rotating structure comprising:

[0029] The second boss is disposed on the top protrusion of the second sidewall;

[0030] The second cover plate protrusion is shaped to match the second boss and is used to be movably inserted into the second groove between the second bosses;

[0031] A rotating channel is provided through the second boss and the second cover plate protrusion, so that when the second cover plate protrusion is embedded in the second groove between the second boss, the multiple rotating channels are interconnected.

[0032] A rotating shaft is provided to pass through the rotating channel so that the waterproof cover can rotate about the rotating shaft.

[0033] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cover plate rotating structure further includes:

[0034] A drainage channel is provided at the protrusion of the second cover plate and runs vertically through it;

[0035] The drainage bend is located at the lower end of the drainage channel and close to the second sidewall, and extends away from the second sidewall, with the extended end outside the outer surface of the second sidewall.

[0036] In some embodiments of this utility model, the waterproof cover includes:

[0037] A retaining edge is provided at the edge of the waterproof cover and extends upward;

[0038] A first cover plate and a second cover plate whose shape is complementary to the first cover plate. The first cover plate has a first splicing surface with one side higher than the second cover plate at the splicing point. The second cover plate has a corresponding second splicing surface with one side lower than the first cover plate at the splicing point, so that when the waterproof cover plate is closed, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are cross-splitting at the splicing point.

[0039] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material box is a cuboid material box;

[0040] The outer surface of the first sidewall is provided with a first reinforcing rib. The first reinforcing rib includes at least two groups of oblique ribs. Each group of oblique ribs includes at least a plurality of reinforcing ribs in an inclined direction. The two groups of oblique ribs are configured to be symmetrical about the vertical axis of the first sidewall.

[0041] The outer surface of the second sidewall is provided with vertically spaced second reinforcing ribs.

[0042] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material bin includes:

[0043] A drainage groove is provided on the inner surface of the bottom wall;

[0044] A drain hole is provided through the drain groove to drain liquid from the tank body.

[0045] In some embodiments of this utility model, the material box is a material box that can be stacked vertically and bear weight in the storage well of an automated warehouse.

[0046] The beneficial effects that can be obtained by utilizing the technical solution according to the embodiments of this utility model are at least as follows:

[0047] 1. The top protruding edge of the first side wall and / or the second side wall of the material box is provided with slots for cooperating with the claws of the handling robot and guide holes for matching the guide posts of the handling robot, thus satisfying the use of the handling robot; the material box is provided with a removable waterproof cover, so that when the waterproof cover is closed to the opening, the material box is closed while the slots are still open, ensuring that the material box has a waterproof function without affecting the use of the handling robot to lift or move the material box.

[0048] 2. The first side wall and waterproof cover of the material box are equipped with a waterproof sealing structure, which includes a sealing buckle, a first boss and a first cover protrusion, so that the sealing buckle can fix the waterproof cover and the box body, making the waterproof cover more secure. The sealing buckle tear strip ensures that the material box is not opened before the sealing buckle tear strip is torn off, thus improving the anti-theft function of the material box.

[0049] 3. The rotating cover structure of the hopper makes it easier to open the waterproof cover; the drainage channel design allows liquid on the waterproof cover to be drained to the outside of the hopper, and the drainage groove and drainage hole design allows liquid inside the hopper to be drained, improving the waterproof effect; the overlapping design of the waterproof covers increases the stacking strength.

[0050] 4. The side walls of the material bin are reinforced with ribs, and the first side also has symmetrical diagonal ribs, further improving the strength of the material bin. In addition, the two sets of waterproof covers are connected by mating surfaces. This overlapping and intersecting structure can further enhance the sealing and load-bearing capacity of the material bin.

[0051] Additional advantages, objects, and features of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will in part become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures specifically pointed out in the description and drawings.

[0052] Those skilled in the art will understand that the objectives and advantages achievable with this invention are not limited to those specifically described above, and that the above and other objectives achievable with this invention will become clearer from the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0053] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, do not constitute a limitation thereof. The components in the drawings are not drawn to scale but are merely for illustrating the principles of the present invention. For ease of illustration and description of certain parts of the present invention, corresponding portions in the drawings may be enlarged, i.e., may appear larger relative to other components in an exemplary device actually manufactured according to the present invention. In the drawings:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall material box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a material box according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which the waterproof cover is hidden;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof cover plate in a material box according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof sealing structure in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof sealing structure in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention, where the waterproof buckle and the sealing buckle are hidden.

[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a sealing buckle in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a waterproof buckle in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 8 This is a partial schematic diagram of a waterproof sealing structure in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the top flange of the second sidewall in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel in the hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the first cover plate in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the bottom surface of a waterproof cover plate in a hopper according to another embodiment of the present invention; and

[0066] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a material box according to another embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0067] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0068] Box body 100; bottom wall 110; drainage groove 111; drainage hole 112; side wall 120; first side wall 121; second side wall 122; waterproof cover 130; first cover 131; second cover 132; first mating plate 133; second mating plate 134; cover connecting part 140; cover protrusion 150; first cover protrusion 151; second cover protrusion 152; flange 160; top flange 200; boss 210; first boss 211; second boss 212; groove 220; first groove 221 Second groove 222; slot 230; guide hole 240; waterproof sealing structure 300; sealing buckle 310; sealing buckle protrusion 311; sealing buckle head 312; sealing buckle tear strip 313; waterproof buckle 320; positioning buckle 321; guide groove 322; waterproof groove 330; through hole 331; guide protrusion 332; first through hole 340; second through hole 350; sealing groove 360; cover plate rotating structure 400; rotating channel 410; rotating shaft 420; drainage channel 430; drainage bending part 440. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The objectives and functions of this invention, as well as the methods for achieving these objectives and functions, will be clarified by referring to exemplary embodiments. However, this invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments disclosed below; it can be implemented in various forms. The purpose of this specification is merely to help those skilled in the art to comprehensively understand the specific details of this invention.

[0070] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0071] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of "first component."

[0072] It should be noted that the terms “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0073] This invention provides a waterproof storage bin for a handling robot. The handling robot has a hook capable of vertical lifting. The bin may include a bottom wall 110, a side wall 120, a top flange 200, a slot 230, and a waterproof cover 130.

[0074] Specifically, the side wall 120 extends upward along the edge of the bottom wall 110. The side wall 120 includes at least a first side wall 121 and a second side wall 122. The bottom wall 110 and the side wall 120 enclose a box body 100 with an open top.

[0075] The top flange 200 is provided at the top edge of the sidewall 120 and extends horizontally outward.

[0076] The slot 230 is provided on the top protrusion 200 of the first side wall 121 or the second side wall 122, and is used to cooperate with the claw to hook or release the material box.

[0077] The waterproof cover 130 is used to removably close to the opening so that when the waterproof cover 130 is closed to the opening, the hopper is sealed while the slot 230 remains open.

[0078] Understandable, such as Figure 1 Overall schematic diagram of the material bin and Figure 2 As shown in the schematic diagram of the hopper, the side wall 120 of the hopper can extend vertically upward from the edge of the bottom wall 110. If the bottom wall 110 is rectangular, the hopper is rectangular in shape. If the bottom wall 110 is circular, the hopper is cylindrical. The side wall 120 can also extend upward and outward from the edge of the bottom wall 110, in which case the top opening of the hopper will be larger than the bottom wall 110; in this case, when the bottom wall 110 is rectangular, the hopper is frustum-shaped. Therefore, the overall structure of the hopper is not specifically limited and can be modified according to the actual application scenario. In this paper, a rectangular hopper is used as an example to describe the specific structure of the hopper in detail; the structures of other hoppers are similar.

[0079] It is understood that the top flange 200 of the material box can be located on either the first side wall 121 or the second side wall 122. The position and horizontal extension length of the top flange 200 are determined to achieve the function of the structure on the top flange. The shape of the slot 230 can be rectangular, circular, or other shapes, and the specific shape and size should be determined according to the degree of compatibility with the hook. In actual operation, if a handling robot is used to lift the material box, the hook of the lifting device extends from above the top flange 200 of the material box into the slot 230, and after the hook descends into place, the hook can further hook the lower part of the slot 230, thereby lifting or transferring the material box. To prevent the material box from tilting due to uneven force when it is lifted, at least three slots 230 can be provided, and the specific position of the slots 230 is determined to achieve stable lifting and transfer of the material box.

[0080] It is understandable that, in order to detachably seal the hopper, the size of the waterproof cover 130 should be at least greater than or equal to the size of the hopper opening. The waterproof cover 130 is not limited to the shape of the opening; for example, the waterproof cover 130 can also extend outwards, so that when the waterproof cover 130 closes the opening, the extension can overlap with other top protrusions 200 besides the slot 230, making the sealing function of the waterproof cover 130 more stable. The waterproof cover 130 can be a single cover plate, or two or more cover plates spliced ​​together. The specific number of waterproof covers 130 is based on achieving the sealing function.

[0081] With this configuration, the material bin can both enclose the material inside the bin with the waterproof cover 130 to separate it from the external water and achieve a waterproof function, and can also be moved and transferred with the help of the handling robot using the slots 230. The two functions can be used independently without affecting each other, thus solving the urgent technical problem.

[0082] In one embodiment, the hopper may include:

[0083] Cover plate connecting part 140 is provided on waterproof cover plate 130 and top flange 200, and is used to connect waterproof cover plate 130 to top flange 200;

[0084] Guide hole 240 is provided on the top protrusion 200 of the first sidewall 121 and / or the second sidewall 122, and is adapted to the guide post of the handling robot so that the guide post passes through the guide hole 240.

[0085] It is understood that the waterproof cover 130 can be connected to the top protrusion 200 through the cover connecting part 140, so as to fix the waterproof cover 130 on the top protrusion 200. The cover connecting part 140 can be a nested connection, for example, by setting grooves and protrusions on the edge of the box to hold the waterproof cover 130; of course, the cover connecting part 140 can also be connected to the box body 100 by setting magnetic components, threaded components, locking components, snap-fit ​​components, etc. This patent does not limit this, and the realization of the function of this patent shall prevail.

[0086] The guide hole 240 is designed to assist the positioning function of the guide post of the handling robot. Therefore, the number and position of the guide hole 240 are based on the configuration of the guide post of the handling robot.

[0087] In a preferred embodiment, the cover plate connecting portion 140 may include:

[0088] The boss 210 and the groove 220 are provided on at least a pair of top protrusions 200 that are positioned opposite each other, and the top protrusions 200 form grooves 220 between adjacent bosses 210.

[0089] A cover plate protrusion 150 is provided at the edge of the waterproof cover plate 130 and extends outward in a horizontal direction for removably embedding into the groove 220, so that when the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed, it restricts the movement of the waterproof cover plate 130 and keeps the groove 230 open. It can be understood that, as Figure 3 As shown in the schematic diagram of the waterproof cover, the boss 210 is the upward protrusion on the top flange 200. The shape of the boss 210 can be a cuboid or a trapezoidal shape. The cover protrusion 150 is the protruding part whose shape roughly fits into the groove 220 after the waterproof cover 130 is closed. Of course, the cover protrusion 150 can also have gaps to achieve other functions, such as facilitating the upward lifting of the waterproof cover 130. This patent does not limit this. The specific position and number of the cover protrusion 150, boss 210 and groove 220 are based on achieving mutual fitting to restrict movement.

[0090] In one embodiment, the hopper may further include a waterproof sealing structure 300. The waterproof sealing structure 300 is disposed in a first groove 221 of the first sidewall 121 and a waterproof cover plate 130.

[0091] The waterproof sealing structure 300 may include:

[0092] The sealing buckle 310 includes a sealing buckle protrusion 311 for fixing and a sealing buckle head 312 connected to the sealing buckle protrusion 311;

[0093] The first protrusion 211 is located in the first groove 221. The top of the first protrusion 211 is provided with a first through hole 340. A waterproof groove 330 is provided on the first protrusion 211 downward along the first through hole 340.

[0094] The first cover plate protrusion 151 is shaped to match the first groove 221 and is used to overlap the first boss 211 when the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed. The first cover plate protrusion 151 is provided with a second through hole 350 corresponding to the position of the first through hole 340. When the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed, the buckle protrusion 311 passes through the second through hole 350 and the first through hole 340 in sequence and enters the waterproof groove 330, so as to fix the waterproof cover plate 130 and the box body 100.

[0095] Understandable, such as Figure 4 Schematic diagram of waterproof sealing structure and Figure 5 As shown in the schematic diagram of the waterproof sealing structure, the interior of the waterproof groove 330 includes at least a space to accommodate the sealing buckle protrusion 311, allowing the sealing buckle protrusion 311 to enter the waterproof groove 330 and achieve a snap-fit ​​function. Therefore, the position of the first protrusion 211 in the first groove 221 is based on achieving the function of the waterproof groove 330. The main function of the waterproof sealing structure 300 is to restrict the horizontal translation of the waterproof cover 130 by the sealing buckle 310 when the waterproof cover 130 is closed. Therefore, setting at least two waterproof sealing structures 300 is sufficient to achieve the fixing function.

[0096] Optionally, the waterproof sealing structure 300 also includes:

[0097] A waterproof buckle 340 is used to insert into and seal a waterproof groove 330. The waterproof buckle 340 has a groove that matches the sealing buckle protrusion 311, so that when the waterproof buckle 340 is inserted into the waterproof groove 330, the sealing buckle protrusion 312 extends into the waterproof groove 330 to connect with the waterproof buckle 340.

[0098] It is understandable that when the sealing buckle protrusion 312 is embedded in the waterproof groove 330, the internal space of the waterproof groove 330 should fit the sealing buckle protrusion 311 as closely as possible to improve the locking function of the sealing buckle 310. Optionally, a waterproof buckle 340 can be used to embed into the waterproof groove 330 and engage with the sealing buckle protrusion 311, thereby simplifying the structure of the waterproof groove 330 and reducing the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the material box. When the sealing buckle protrusion 311 needs to be damaged for reuse of the material box, the waterproof buckle 340 seals the waterproof groove 330, allowing the sealing buckle protrusion 312 to fall into the box rather than detach from the box, thus preventing the sealing buckle protrusion 312 from being lost after detachment.

[0099] Optionally, the sealing buckle head 312 is connected to a removable sealing buckle tear strip 313;

[0100] The upper surface of the first cover plate protrusion 151 is provided with a sealing groove 360 ​​that is slightly larger than the sealing buckle tear strip 313. The second through hole 350 is provided in the sealing groove 360 ​​so that when the sealing buckle 310 passes through the second through hole 350, the sealing buckle tear strip 313 can be placed in the sealing groove 360.

[0101] The top of the waterproof buckle 320 is provided with a positioning buckle 321, and the top of the first protrusion 211 is provided with a through hole 331 corresponding to the positioning buckle 321, so that the waterproof buckle 320 is fixed in the positioning buckle 321.

[0102] The lower surface of the waterproof groove 330 is provided with a guide protrusion 332, and the bottom of the waterproof buckle 320 is provided with a guide groove 322 corresponding to the guide protrusion 332, so that the waterproof buckle 320 enters the waterproof groove 330 through the opening of the waterproof groove 330 along the guide protrusion 332.

[0103] Understandable, such as Figure 6 Diagram of the sealing buckle. Figure 7 Diagram of waterproof buckle and Figure 8 As shown in the partial schematic diagram of the waterproof sealing structure, the sealing buckle tear strip 313 ensures that the sealing buckle 310 can be inserted without affecting its insertion and prevents the waterproof cover 130 from being opened after the sealing buckle 310 is inserted. Removing the sealing buckle tear strip 313 does not affect the vertical opening of the waterproof cover 130. Therefore, the detachable sealing buckle tear strip 313 improves the anti-theft function of the material box. The corresponding positioning buckle 321, through hole 331, guide groove 322, and guide protrusion 332 ensure that the waterproof buckle 320 is fixed in a position that allows for the engagement of the waterproof buckle 320 with the sealing buckle protrusion 311. Optionally, the lower surface of the waterproof buckle 320 may have a protrusion, while the lower surface of the waterproof groove 330 may have a corresponding groove to achieve the same positioning and fixing functions.

[0104] In one embodiment, the hopper further includes:

[0105] A cover plate rotating structure 400 is disposed on the second side wall 122 and the waterproof cover plate 130. The cover plate rotating structure 400 includes:

[0106] The second boss 212 is disposed on the top protrusion 200 of the second sidewall 122;

[0107] The second cover plate protrusion 152 is shaped to match the second boss 212 and is used to be movably inserted into the second groove 222 between the second bosses 212.

[0108] Rotating channels 410 are respectively provided through the second boss 212 and the second cover plate protrusion 152, so that when the second cover plate protrusion 152 is embedded in the second groove 222 between the second boss 212, the multiple rotating channels 410 are interconnected.

[0109] A rotating shaft 420 is used to pass through a rotating channel 410 so that the waterproof cover 130 can rotate about the rotating shaft 420.

[0110] Understandable, such as Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the top flange of the second sidewall and Figure 10 As shown in the schematic diagram of the drainage channel, the cover plate rotating structure 400 is used to rotate the waterproof cover plate 130 along the rotating shaft 420. Specifically, the number of the second boss 212 and the second cover plate protrusion 152 is not limited; there can be one or more. The rotating channel 410 can be a cylindrical hole or a semi-open U-shaped groove. For example, the rotating channel 410 can be set as a cylinder in the second boss 212 and as a U-shaped groove in the second cover plate protrusion 152, to realize the function of the rotating shaft 420. This patent does not limit this. The number of cover plate rotating structures 400 can be set based on the number of cover plates. For example, when there are two cover plates, the cover plate rotating structure 400 can be set on two opposite side walls 120 of the two cover plates.

[0111] Optionally, the cover plate rotation structure 400 also includes:

[0112] Drainage channel 430 is provided at the protrusion 152 of the second cover plate and runs vertically through it;

[0113] The drainage bending portion 440 is disposed at the lower end of the drainage channel 430 and close to the side of the second sidewall 122, and extends away from the second sidewall 122, with the extended end outside the outer surface of the second sidewall 122.

[0114] It is understood that a space is left below the second cover plate protrusion 152 and between it and the groove 220, allowing liquid to drain out of the side wall 120. The drainage channel 430 is vertically continuous, meaning that when the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed, the drainage channel 430 extends from the upper surface of the second cover plate protrusion 152 to the lower surface of the second cover plate protrusion 152. This can be vertical or slightly angled. The drainage bend 440 can be a triangular prism, a horizontal or inclined flange, used to guide liquid away from the second side wall 122, preventing liquid from flowing along the drainage channel 430 to the overlap between the waterproof cover plate 130 and the second side wall 122 and subsequently into the housing.

[0115] It is understandable that the cover rotation structure 400 and the waterproof sealing structure 300 can be configured in a coordinated manner, and adjustments can be made according to the shape of the enclosure and the number of waterproof covers 130. For example, when there is only one waterproof cover 130, a waterproof sealing structure 300 and a cover rotation structure 400 can be respectively set on the two opposite side walls 120; while when there are two waterproof covers 130, each cover can be equipped with a waterproof sealing structure 300 and a cover rotation structure 400.

[0116] With this configuration, the waterproof cover 130 can be opened and closed by rotating the shaft 420, and the waterproof cover 130 can be returned to the closed state with just a simple rotation. Liquid on the waterproof cover 130 can also flow directly to the outside of the box through the drainage channel 430 and the drainage bend 440.

[0117] In one embodiment, the waterproof cover 130 includes:

[0118] A retaining edge 160 is provided at the edge of the waterproof cover plate 130 and extends upward therefrom;

[0119] A first cover plate 131 and a second cover plate 132 whose shape is complementary to that of the first cover plate 131. The first cover plate 131 has a first splicing surface 133 with one side higher than the other side at the splicing point with the second cover plate 132. The second cover plate 132 has a second splicing surface 134 with one side lower than the other side at the splicing point with the first cover plate 131, so that when the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed, the first cover plate 131 and the second cover plate 132 are cross-splitting at the splicing point.

[0120] It is understood that the retaining edge 160 can stop the liquid on the waterproof cover 130 to prevent the liquid from flowing down the edge of the waterproof cover 130 and into the box body 100 from the overlap between the waterproof cover 130 and the side wall 120 or the overlap between the waterproof cover 130 and the top flange 200. Preferably, the retaining edge 160 can cooperate with the drainage channel 430 in the above embodiment. With this configuration, the liquid on the waterproof cover 130 can be discharged from the drainage channel 430 to improve the waterproof effect of the box body.

[0121] The waterproof cover 130 can be two cover plates with complementary shapes, such as... Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the first cover plate and Figure 12 As shown in the bottom diagram of the waterproof cover plate, optionally, the two cover plates can also be connected with mating splicing surfaces at the joint. When the waterproof cover plate 130 is closed, the two mating splices overlap each other, thereby improving the stability of the waterproof cover plate 130 and enhancing the strength of the waterproof cover plate when multiple layers are stacked.

[0122] In one embodiment, the hopper is a rectangular prism hopper;

[0123] A first reinforcing rib is provided on the outer surface of the first sidewall 121. The first reinforcing rib includes at least two groups of oblique ribs. Each group of oblique ribs includes multiple reinforcing ribs in an inclined direction. The at least two groups of oblique ribs form a vertical axis of symmetry on the first sidewall.

[0124] The outer surface of the second sidewall 122 is provided with second reinforcing ribs in the vertical direction at intervals.

[0125] It can be understood that the first sidewall 121 can be either two opposite sidewalls with longer bottom wall edges, or two opposite sidewalls with shorter bottom wall edges. For example... Figure 1 The overall schematic diagram of the material bin shows a configuration where the first sidewall 121 consists of two opposing sidewalls with a longer bottom edge. For example, the first and second reinforcing ribs can be strip-shaped reinforcing ribs. The bottom edge of the sidewall can also have a bottom flange, and the ends of the first and second reinforcing ribs can be connected to the top and bottom flanges, respectively. Optionally, the first reinforcing rib can include a group of diagonal ribs, and may also include multiple vertical reinforcing ribs to cooperate with the diagonal rib group to further ensure the strength of the sidewall.

[0126] Understandable, such as Figure 13 As shown in another perspective of the bin, in addition to the side walls 120, the outer surface of the bottom wall 110 can also be provided with reinforcing ribs, which can be arranged in various ways such as longitudinal and transverse intersections or oblique intersections, to improve the strength of the bin. The reinforcing ribs of the bottom wall 110 can also be strip reinforcing ribs to improve stacking strength. Furthermore, as... Figure 12 As shown in the schematic diagram of the lower surface of the waterproof cover, to improve stacking strength, reinforcing ribs can also be provided on the lower surface of the waterproof cover plate 130. The style and direction of the reinforcing ribs are not limited; they can be crisscrossed longitudinally or diagonally. The reinforcing ribs of the waterproof cover plate 130 can also be strip-shaped reinforcing ribs, with the aim of improving stacking strength.

[0127] In one embodiment, the hopper includes:

[0128] Drainage groove 111 is provided on the inner surface of bottom wall 110;

[0129] Drain hole 112 is provided through the drainage groove 111 to drain the liquid in the tank body.

[0130] Understandable, such as Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the material box after removing the waterproof cover shows that the drainage groove 111 is lower than the bottom wall platform formed by the upper surface of the bottom wall 110. Optionally, the bottom wall platform and the drainage groove 111 can also be set at a certain angle so that the liquid flows naturally into the drainage groove 111 and then naturally into the drainage hole 112, and finally is discharged out of the material box.

[0131] In one embodiment, the bin is a stackable and load-bearing bin that can be stacked vertically within the storage shaft of an automated warehouse.

[0132] Understandably, in an automated warehouse, the shape and size of the bins can be matched with the storage shafts, allowing the bins to be stored and stacked vertically within the shafts by a handling robot. Optionally, the splicing structure of the reinforcing ribs and / or waterproof cover 130 of the bins can further enhance this load-bearing capacity.

[0133] Other embodiments of the present invention will be readily conceived and understood by those skilled in the art in conjunction with the description and practice disclosed herein. The description and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A waterproof storage bin for a handling robot, the handling robot having a hook, characterized in that, The hopper includes: bottom wall; The sidewall extends upward along the edge of the bottom wall and includes at least a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The bottom wall and the sidewall together form a box body with an open top. A top protrusion is provided at the top edge of the sidewall and extends horizontally outward; The slot is provided on the top protrusion of the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall, and is used to cooperate with the hook to hook or release the material box; A waterproof cover plate, the waterproof cover plate being detachably fitted to the opening such that when the waterproof cover plate is fitted to the opening, the material box is closed while the slot remains open.

2. The material bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper includes: A cover plate connecting part is provided on the waterproof cover plate and the top flange, and is used to connect the waterproof cover plate to the top flange; A guide hole is provided on the top protrusion of the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall, and is adapted to the guide post of the handling robot so that the guide post passes through the guide hole.

3. The material bin according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate connection includes: A boss and a groove, the boss and the groove being disposed on at least a pair of top protrusions positioned opposite each other, the top protrusions forming the groove between adjacent bosses; A cover plate protrusion is provided on the edge of the waterproof cover plate and extends outward in a horizontal direction for removably embedding into the groove so that when the waterproof cover plate is closed, the movement of the waterproof cover plate is restricted and the groove is in an open state.

4. The material bin according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hopper also includes: A waterproof sealing structure, wherein the waterproof sealing structure is disposed in the first groove of the first sidewall and the waterproof cover plate, the waterproof sealing structure comprising: A sealing buckle, the sealing buckle including a sealing buckle protrusion for fixing and a sealing buckle head connected to the sealing buckle protrusion; A first protrusion is provided in the first groove, a first through hole is provided on the top of the first protrusion, and a waterproof groove communicating with the first through hole is provided inside the first protrusion. The first cover plate protrusion is adapted to the shape of the first groove and is used to overlap the first protrusion when the waterproof cover plate is closed; the first cover plate protrusion is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the position of the first through hole, so that the sealing buckle protrusion passes through the second through hole and the first through hole in sequence and enters the waterproof groove when the waterproof cover plate is closed, so as to fix the waterproof cover plate and the box body. A waterproof buckle is used to insert into and seal the waterproof groove; the waterproof buckle has a groove that matches the sealing buckle protrusion, so that when the waterproof buckle is inserted into the waterproof groove, the sealing buckle protrusion extends into the waterproof groove to achieve connection with the waterproof buckle.

5. The material bin according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing buckle head is provided with a detachable sealing buckle tear strip; The upper surface of the first cover plate protrusion is provided with a sealing groove slightly larger than the sealing buckle tear strip. The second through hole is provided in the sealing groove so that when the sealing buckle passes through the second through hole, the sealing buckle tear strip can be placed in the sealing groove. The top of the waterproof buckle is provided with a positioning buckle, and the top of the first boss is provided with a through hole corresponding to the positioning buckle, so that the waterproof buckle can be fixed in the waterproof groove of the first boss by buckle connection; The bottom surface of the waterproof groove is provided with a guide protrusion, and the bottom of the waterproof buckle is provided with a guide groove that matches the guide protrusion, so that the waterproof buckle can be inserted into the waterproof groove along the guide protrusion.

6. The material bin according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hopper includes: A cover plate rotating structure, wherein the cover plate rotating structure is disposed on the second side wall and the waterproof cover plate, the cover plate rotating structure comprising: The second boss is disposed on the top protrusion of the second sidewall; The second cover plate protrusion, the shape of which is adapted to the second boss, is used to be movably embedded into the second groove between the second bosses; A rotating channel is provided through the second boss and the second cover plate protrusion respectively. When the second cover plate protrusion is embedded in the second groove, the rotating channels are interconnected. A rotating shaft is provided to pass through the rotating channel to allow the waterproof cover to rotate about the rotating shaft.

7. The material bin according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cover plate rotation structure also includes: A drainage channel is provided at the protrusion of the second cover plate and runs vertically through it; The drainage bend is located at the lower end of the drainage channel and extends outward away from the second sidewall, with its extended end on the outside of the second sidewall.

8. The material bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cover plate includes: A retaining edge is provided at the edge of the waterproof cover and extends upward; A first cover plate and a second cover plate whose shape is complementary to the first cover plate. The first cover plate has a first splicing surface with one side higher than the second cover plate at the splicing point. The second cover plate has a corresponding second splicing surface with one side lower than the first cover plate at the splicing point, so that when the waterproof cover plate is closed, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are cross-splitting at the splicing point.

9. The material bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper is a rectangular prism hopper; A first reinforcing rib is provided on the outer surface of the first sidewall. The first reinforcing rib includes at least two groups of oblique ribs. Each group of oblique ribs includes multiple reinforcing ribs in an inclined direction. At least two groups of oblique ribs are vertically symmetrical on the first sidewall. The outer surface of the second sidewall is provided with vertically spaced second reinforcing ribs.

10. The material bin according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bin also includes a drainage groove and a drainage hole. The drainage groove is located on the inner surface of the bottom wall, and the drainage hole is located through the drainage groove to drain the liquid inside the bin body; and / or the bin is a bin that can be stacked vertically and bear weight in the storage well of an automated warehouse.

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