Outdoor storage system

Abstract

The application provides an outdoor storage system, which comprises an outdoor shelf area, a truss robot and an in-out storage area. The outdoor shelf area comprises a plurality of outdoor shelves, each of which comprises a plurality of storage positions. The truss robot moves in three dimensions in the outdoor shelf area, and is used for accessing goods in any storage position of the outdoor shelf area. The in-out storage area is arranged on one side of the outdoor shelf area, and the truss robot transports goods between the in-out storage area and the outdoor shelf area. The outdoor storage system of the application can realize the storage of goods in any position of the outdoor shelf, and has high automation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of logistics and warehousing technology, and in particular to an outdoor storage system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are several main methods for storing air transport containers: One method uses automated racking systems with non-powered rollers, where forklifts place the containers on the racks. Another method uses a hoist with multi-level roller racks, where the hoist lifts the container to the corresponding rack level, and the container is then manually or electrically pushed to its designated location. A third method uses a hoist with folding racks, where the container is fed into the hoist and then lifted one level higher, and so on. A fourth method uses a hoist with a rack equipped with a linkage conveyor system, where the hoist lifts the container to a specific rack level, and the linkage between the hoist and the conveyor system sequentially feeds the container into the rack. However, all of these methods either lack a high degree of automation, cannot store containers in any rack position, cannot retrieve containers from any rack, or are unsuitable for outdoor storage. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this application is to provide an outdoor storage system that can be accessed from any designated location and is highly automated.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, an outdoor storage system is provided, including an outdoor shelving area, a gantry robot, and an inbound / outbound area. The outdoor shelving area includes multiple outdoor shelves, each of which includes multiple storage positions. The gantry robot moves in three dimensions within the outdoor shelving area and is used to access goods at any of the storage positions within the outdoor shelving area. The inbound / outbound area is located on one side of the outdoor shelving area, and the gantry robot transports the goods between the inbound / outbound area and the outdoor shelving area.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, the gantry robot includes: a walking gantry and a transport robot. The walking gantry is provided with a walking mechanism at its bottom, which can drive the walking gantry to move along the length direction of the outdoor shelf. The transport robot is disposed on the walking gantry and can move between the outdoor shelves along the width direction of the outdoor shelf, and can rise and fall along the height direction of the outdoor shelf.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the transport robot includes a base, a lifting mechanism, and forks. The base is slidably disposed on the traveling truss, the lifting mechanism is disposed on the base and is capable of moving up and down along the height direction of the outdoor shelf, and the forks are disposed on the lifting mechanism for storing and retrieving goods.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, the inbound / outbound area includes multiple conveyor lines, and the conveyor lines are equipped with automatic scanning and identification devices and conveyor belts.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the outdoor shelf includes a body and a windproof system. The windproof system is disposed on the body and switches between a deactivated state and an activated state. When the windproof system is deactivated, goods can move relative to the outdoor shelf. When the windproof system is activated, the goods are confined to the outdoor shelf by the windproof system.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the windproof system includes a windproof pressure member and a drive assembly, wherein the windproof pressure member is used to confine the goods to the outdoor shelf; and the drive assembly is used to drive the windproof pressure member to move, so that the windproof system switches between a deactivated state and an activated state.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the driving component includes: a transmission component disposed on the body for driving the windproof pressure component to move; and a drive motor disposed on the body, the drive motor including a dual-output shaft motor, wherein the output end of each output shaft of the motor is respectively connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the windproof pressure component.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the transmission assembly includes a transmission rod group and a gear group to connect the dual output shaft motor to the windproof pressure component.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the drive assembly drives the windproof pressure component to rotate in a plane along the height direction of the outdoor shelf, thereby switching between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system, or

[0014] The drive component drives the windproof pressure component to move up and down in the direction of the outdoor shelf height, so as to switch between the deactivated state and the activated state of the windproof system.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, a windproof limiting seat is provided at the bottom of the storage compartment to limit the translational space of the goods; and / or, an anemometer is provided on the main body.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the advantages and positive effects of the outdoor storage system proposed in this application are as follows:

[0017] The outdoor storage system proposed in this application employs a gantry robot that moves between outdoor shelves. This gantry robot is capable of three-dimensional movement, allowing goods to be placed in or retrieved from any storage location on the shelves. An inbound / outbound area is also provided on one side of the shelf area, allowing the gantry robot to move between the shelf area and the inbound / outbound area to transport goods. This system boasts a high degree of automation and can enable outdoor storage of aviation containers. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative illustrations of this application and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is the front view of the outdoor storage system of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The left view.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outdoor shelving unit of this application.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of point I.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the windproof system in the activated state in one embodiment of the outdoor shelving of this application.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the windproof system in the deactivated state in the implementation method.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram at point II.

[0027] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0028] 1-Outdoor shelving;

[0029] 2-Outdoor storage system;

[0030] 3-Outdoor shelving area;

[0031] 4-Gantry robot;

[0032] 5-In and out warehouse area;

[0033] 10-Ontology;

[0034] 20-Windproof system;

[0035] 21-Transmission rod assembly;

[0036] 22-Gear set;

[0037] 30-Anemometer;

[0038] 40 - Goods;

[0039] 50 storage bits;

[0040] 60-Windproof limit seat;

[0041] 101 - Storage layer;

[0042] 201-Windproof pressure components;

[0043] 202-Driver Components;

[0044] 211-First transmission rod;

[0045] 212 - Second transmission rod;

[0046] 221 - First gear set;

[0047] 222 - Second gear set;

[0048] 401-Traveling Truss;

[0049] 402 - Delivery Robot;

[0050] 4011 - Walking mechanism;

[0051] 4012- Truss Guide Rail;

[0052] 4013 - Truss support;

[0053] 4021 - Base;

[0054] 4022 - Lifting mechanism;

[0055] 4023 - Forklift;

[0056] 2011 - Shaft;

[0057] 2012 - Pendulum;

[0058] 2013 - Compression bar;

[0059] 2021 - Transmission components;

[0060] 2022 - Drive motor;

[0061] D1 - Length direction of outdoor shelving;

[0062] D2 - Width direction of outdoor shelving;

[0063] D3 - Outdoor shelf height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0064] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0065] In the following description of various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the present invention, and which illustrate by way of example different exemplary structures, systems, and steps that can implement various aspects of the present invention. It should be understood that other specific solutions to components, structures, exemplary devices, systems, and steps may be used, and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, although the terms “above,” “between,” “within,” etc., may be used in this specification to describe different exemplary features and elements of the present invention, these terms are used herein only for convenience, such as the orientation according to the examples shown in the accompanying drawings. Nothing in this specification should be construed as requiring a specific three-dimensional orientation of the structure to fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0066] It is understood that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the embodiments of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or components inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0067] Relative terms such as “down” or “bottom” and “up” or “top” may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another, as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device beyond those shown in the figures. For example, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, an element described as “down” or “bottom” of another element will be oriented “up” or “top” of that element. Thus, the exemplary term “down” can include both “down” and “up” orientations, and the term “bottom” can include both “bottom” and “top” orientations, depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, an element described as “down” or “bottom” of another element will be oriented “up” or “top” of that element. Thus, the exemplary term “bottom” or “below” can include both “up” and “down” orientations.

[0068] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application discloses an outdoor storage system 2, comprising: an outdoor shelving area 3, a gantry robot 4, and an inbound / outbound area 5. The outdoor shelving area 3 includes multiple outdoor shelves 1, each outdoor shelf 1 including multiple storage positions 50. The gantry robot 4 is capable of three-dimensional movement within the outdoor shelving area 3 and is used to access goods 40 at any storage position 50 within the outdoor shelving area 3. In this embodiment, the goods 40 are air freight containers. The inbound / outbound area 5 is located on one side of the outdoor shelving area 3, and the gantry robot 4 transports the goods 40 between the inbound / outbound area 5 and the outdoor shelving area 3.

[0069] The outdoor storage system 2 of this application includes a gantry robot 4 capable of three-dimensional movement. The gantry robot 4 moves between the outdoor shelf areas 3 formed by the outdoor shelves 1, and can place goods 40 in any storage position 50 on the shelves 1, or retrieve goods 40 from any storage position 50. At the same time, an inbound / outbound area 5 is set on one side of the shelf area 3, and the gantry robot 4 can move between the shelf area 3 and the inbound / outbound area 5 to realize the transportation of goods 40, with a high degree of automation.

[0070] The outdoor shelving unit 1 is a non-powered shelving unit, comprising at least two or three layers. In this embodiment, the outdoor shelving unit 1 has a three-layer structure, and the number of gantry robots 4 is two. The two gantry robots 4 serve as backups and redundancies for each other, and can work simultaneously when there are many goods 40. In some other embodiments, the number of gantry robots 4 may be three or more. Of course, it can also be one.

[0071] See Figure 2The gantry robot 4 includes a traveling gantry 401 and a transport robot 402. A traveling mechanism 4011 is located at the bottom of the traveling gantry 401. The traveling mechanism 4011 can move the traveling gantry 401 along the length direction D1 of the outdoor shelf 1 to facilitate the storage and retrieval of goods 40 at any storage location 50 along the length direction D1 of the outdoor shelf 1. The transport robot 402 is mounted on the traveling gantry 401 and can move between the outdoor shelves 1 along the width direction D2 of the outdoor shelf 1, and can rise and fall along the height direction D3 of the outdoor shelf 1. Figure 2 In the plane of the top view shown, the direction perpendicular to the length direction D1 of the outdoor shelf 1 is the width direction D2 of the outdoor shelf.

[0072] In this embodiment, the outdoor shelves 1 in the outdoor shelving area 3 are arranged in a 1221 pattern, which ensures that there is an aisle on one side of each outdoor shelf 1, and the overall footprint is small. The aisles extend along the length D2 of the outdoor shelf 1. The walking mechanism 4011 can move within the aisles, driving the transport robot 402 to move within the aisles. The outdoor shelves 1 on both sides of the aisles can be connected by connecting rods.

[0073] See Figure 3 In this embodiment, the transport robot 402 includes a base 4021, a lifting mechanism 4022, and forks 4023. The base 4021 is slidably mounted on the traveling truss 401. The lifting mechanism 4022 is mounted on the base 4021 and can move up and down along the height direction D3 of the outdoor shelf 1. The forks 4023 are mounted on the lifting mechanism 4022 and are used for storing and retrieving goods. The lifting mechanism 4022 can drive the forks 4023 at its end to move up and down, so as to facilitate the storage and retrieval of goods 40 at any storage position 50 in the height direction D3 of the outdoor shelf 1. The forks 4023 are extendable to grasp goods. In some other embodiments, the forks 4023 can also be replaced by other types of robotic arms. The lifting mechanism 4022 can be a hydraulic rod, a pneumatic rod, or a telescopic structure.

[0074] In this embodiment, the surface of the base 4021 of the walking truss 401 facing the transport robot 402 is provided with a truss guide rail 4012. The base 4021 can slide on the truss guide rail 4012 to enable the transport robot 402 to move along the width direction D2 of the outdoor shelf 1.

[0075] In this embodiment, the traveling truss 401 also includes a truss support 4013, the bottom of which is connected to the traveling mechanism 4011 and the upper end of which supports the traveling guide rail 4012.

[0076] Additionally, to clearly illustrate the forks 4023 and the lifting mechanism 4022, in Figure 3The fork 4023 shown has a large area, while the distance between the portion of the traveling truss 401 with the truss guide rail 4012 and the top of the outdoor rack 1 is small. This may prevent the fork 4023 from transporting goods along the width direction D2 of the outdoor rack 1. In practice, the distance between the portion of the traveling truss 401 with the truss guide rail 4012 and the top of the outdoor rack 1 is greater than the height of the fork 4023 and greater than the height of the goods 40 transported on the fork 4023. This allows the fork 4023 to transport goods along the width direction D2 of the outdoor rack 1 within the space at the top of the outdoor rack 1.

[0077] In this embodiment, the inbound / outbound area 5 includes multiple conveyor lines, each equipped with an automatic scanning and identification device and a conveyor belt. The inbound / outbound area enhances the automation level of the outdoor storage system. Goods 40 requiring entry / exit are automatically scanned and identified on the conveyor lines of the inbound / outbound area 5, and then transported accordingly by the conveyor belt.

[0078] See Figure 4 The outdoor shelving unit 1 of this application includes a main body 10 and a windproof system 20. The main body 10 can be a frame structure constructed from multiple poles. The main body 10 includes at least one storage layer 101. The windproof system 20 is installed on the main body 10 and switches between a deactivated state and an activated state. When the windproof system 20 is in the deactivated state, the goods 40 can move relative to the shelving unit; when the windproof system 20 is in the activated state, the goods 40 are confined to the shelving unit.

[0079] The outdoor shelving unit 1 of this application is equipped with a windproof system 20 on its main body 10. The windproof system 20 can switch between a deactivated state and an activated state. When goods 40 need to be retrieved or placed, the windproof system 20 can be deactivated. When goods 40 are placed on the storage layer 101, the windproof system 20 can be activated to confine the goods 40 to the main body 10, preventing the goods 40 from being detached from the main body 10 by external forces (such as strong winds) and thus from being damaged.

[0080] In this embodiment, an anemometer 30 is also installed on the body 10 of the outdoor shelf 1 to detect outdoor wind speed. In this embodiment, a controller (not shown in the figure) is also provided for the windproof system 20. The controller receives data detected by the anemometer 30 and performs calculations. For example, a wind speed threshold can be set. When the wind speed detected by the anemometer 30 exceeds the threshold, the controller controls the windproof system 20 to start. Other algorithms can also be used. The windproof system 20 is controlled by the controller to switch between a deactivated state and a activated state. In some other embodiments, the anemometer 30 can be replaced with other detection sensors, such as a sensor for detecting wind intensity. The controller can be installed in the windproof system 20, or it can be installed separately, or it can be installed on the body 10. The controller is electrically connected to the windproof system 20 and the anemometer 30.

[0081] In this embodiment, the frame structure of the body 10 is mainly formed by the intersecting connection of multiple horizontal and vertical rods, with the vertical rods extending along the height direction of the body 10. The body 10 includes three storage layers 101, each stacked along the height direction, and each storage layer 101 is provided with multiple storage positions 50. Each storage position 50 is shaped like a six-sided open cuboid or cube, and goods 40 are stored on the storage positions 50. In some other embodiments, the body 10 may include more than three storage layers 101, and the shape of each storage position 50 may also be other openwork shapes. The windproof system 20 can protect the goods 40 placed in each storage layer 101 from wind.

[0082] In this embodiment, the windproof system 20 mainly prevents the goods 40 from being blown off the shelf body 10 by strong winds. In other embodiments, the windproof system 20 can also prevent the goods 40 from falling due to other external forces. In this case, the detection sensor needs to be set as a sensor that detects external forces, rather than the anemometer 30.

[0083] In this embodiment, the windproof system 20 is located at the middle position along the length of the shelf body 10. This reduces the number of windproof systems 20 installed on the entire outdoor shelf 1 and maximizes the number of goods 40 that the windproof system 20 can prevent from falling off. The windproof system 20 can simultaneously prevent multiple goods 40 placed on multiple storage layers 101 of the shelf body 10 from falling off.

[0084] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 The length direction of the shelf body 10 is the same as the length direction D1 of the outdoor shelf 1. The front-to-back direction of the shelf body 10 is the same as the width direction D2 of the outdoor shelf 1. The height direction of the shelf body 10 is the same as the height direction D3 of the outdoor shelf 1.

[0085] In some other embodiments, the anemometer 30 may not be installed. In this case, a sensor can be installed on the shelf to detect whether the goods 40 are placed on the shelf. When the sensor detects that the goods 40 have been placed on the shelf, the sensor sends information to the controller, and the controller controls the windproof system 20 to start.

[0086] In other embodiments, the switching between activation and deactivation of the windproof system 20 can be controlled manually by staff.

[0087] Figure 4 The outdoor shelf 1 shown only depicts two sets of horizontally arranged body 10. In practice, multiple body 10s can be arranged side by side along the length of the body 10. The number and arrangement of body 10s can also be selected according to actual needs.

[0088] See Figure 5 The windproof system 20 of this application includes a drive assembly 202 and a windproof pressure member 201. The windproof pressure member 201 is disposed on the main body 10 and is capable of confining the goods 40 within the shelf. The drive assembly 202 drives the windproof pressure member 201 to operate, causing the windproof system 20 to switch between a deactivated state and an activated state. The windproof system 20 is equipped with a drive assembly 202, which enables the drive of the end effector, thereby allowing the windproof system 20 to switch between a deactivated state and an activated state. The end effector uses the windproof pressure member 201, which can confine the goods 40 within the shelf when the wind force is strong, preventing the goods 40 from falling and being damaged.

[0089] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 202 includes a transmission assembly 2021 and a drive motor 2022. The transmission assembly 2021 is disposed on the body 10 and is used to drive the windproof pressure component 201 to move. The drive motor 2022 is disposed on the body 10 and drives the transmission assembly 2021. The drive motor 2022 is disposed on the body 10, resulting in a simple structure and a wide range of driving force. In this embodiment, the drive motor 2022 is mounted on a horizontal bar in the frame structure of the body 10 and is located above the uppermost storage layer 101, thus facilitating the installation and maintenance of the drive motor 2022. The transmission assembly 2021 can transmit the driving force of the drive motor 2022 to the windproof pressure component 201, which is located at a distance from the drive motor 2022.

[0090] In this embodiment, the windproof pressure member 201 includes a rotating shaft 2011 connected to the transmission assembly 2021, a swing arm 2012 connected to the rotating shaft 2011, and a pressure rod 2013 connected to the swing arm 2012. The transmission assembly 2021 can drive the rotating shaft 2011 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 2011 can drive the swing arm 2012 to swing, so that the end of the swing arm 2012 not connected to the rotating shaft 2011 can press down on or release the goods 40. In this embodiment, one windproof pressure member 201 includes two swing arms 2012, and the pressure rod 2013 connects the ends of the two swing arms 2012 not connected to the rotating shaft 2011. The setting of the pressure rod 2013 can increase the pressure of the windproof pressure member 201 pressing down on the goods 40, so that the goods 40 are more stably and firmly confined to the outdoor shelf 1, and will not fall off the shelf in the event of strong winds.

[0091] In this embodiment, windproof pressure members 201 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the shelf body 10 along its length direction. See [reference needed] Figure 4 Define the length direction of the shelf body 10 as left and right. For example, set one end of the anemometer 30 as the left end of the body 10. Figure 4 The item 40 shown is placed at the right end of the shelf body 10. Of course, item 40 here is only illustrative; item 40 can also be placed in other storage locations 50 of the shelf body 10. For ease of explanation, it can be defined as... Figure 4 The side of the middle shelf body 10 closest to the observer is the front side of the body 10, and the opposite side is the rear side of the body 10. See also Figure 4 The vertical rods of the frame structure of the shelving body 10 are equipped with foot supports at one end for placing the shelving on the ground. The height of the shelving body 10 can be defined as up or down, with the position furthest from the ground being up and the position closest to the ground being down. A windproof system 20 is installed at the top of the shelving body 10.

[0092] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the drive motor 2022 includes a dual-output shaft motor, wherein the output end of each output shaft of the motor is connected to the transmission assembly 2021, and the transmission assembly 2021 is connected to the windproof pressure component 201.

[0093] In this embodiment, the drive motor 2022 drives the windproof pressure component 201 to rotate in the plane of the height direction D3 of the outdoor shelf 1 (that is, the height direction of the shelf body 10) to realize the switching between the deactivated state and the activated state of the windproof system 20.

[0094] In this embodiment, the transmission assembly 2021 includes a transmission rod assembly 21 and a gear assembly 22, wherein the gear assembly 22 may be a bevel gear assembly 22. Figure 6The diagram shows the windproof system 20 in the activated state. It can be seen that the windproof pressure component 201 rotates under the drive of the bevel gear set 22, thereby pressing down on the cargo 40. Figure 7 The windproof system 20 is shown to be in the deactivated state, where the windproof pressure component 201 is still rotating under the drive of the bevel gear set 22, releasing the pressure on the goods 40. At this time, the goods 40 can freely enter and exit the outdoor shelf 1.

[0095] In this embodiment, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 The transmission rod assembly 21 includes a first transmission rod 211 and a second transmission rod 212. The first transmission rod 211 is horizontally positioned and extends along the front-rear direction of the shelf body 10. The second transmission rod 212 is positioned along the height direction of the body 10 and is perpendicular to the first transmission rod 211. The gear assembly 22 includes a first gear assembly 221. One end of the first transmission rod 211 is connected to the output shaft of the dual-output shaft motor, and the other end is connected to the first gear assembly 221. The first transmission rod 211 drives the second transmission rod 212 to move through the first gear assembly 221. The first gear assembly 221 transforms the rotation of the output shaft of the drive motor 2022 in the horizontal plane into the rotation of the second transmission rod 212 in the vertical plane along the height direction of the body 10. This design is simple, has a fast response speed, and enables rapid and efficient driving of the drive motor 2022. The first gear assembly 221 includes two meshing bevel gears, one of which is located at the output end of the first transmission rod 211, and the other is located at the upper end of the second transmission rod 212.

[0096] In this embodiment, the gear set 22 includes a second gear set 222, which is disposed on the second transmission rod 212 and the windproof pressure member 201. The second transmission rod 212 drives the windproof pressure member 201 to rotate through the second gear set 222, thereby switching between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system 20. The second gear set 222 can convert the rotation of the second transmission rod 212 into the swing of the swing arm 2012 of the windproof pressure member 201. The second gear set 222 also includes two meshing bevel gears. One bevel gear is disposed on the second transmission rod 212 and is coaxial with the second transmission rod 212. The other bevel gear is disposed on the rotating shaft 2011 of the windproof pressure member 201 and can drive the rotating shaft 2011 of the windproof pressure member 201 to rotate, thereby driving the swing arm 2012 of the windproof pressure member 201 to swing and switch between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system 20.

[0097] It should be noted that, Figure 6 and Figure 7Only the structure of the windproof system 20 for one storage layer 101 is shown. In practice, the second transmission rod 212 driven by the drive motor 2022 of the windproof system 20 extends from the uppermost storage layer 101 of the shelf body 10 to the lowermost storage layer 101 of the shelf body 10. Each storage position 50 of each storage layer 101 is equipped with a windproof pressure member 201, and correspondingly, each storage layer 101 is equipped with a second gear set 222. That is to say, the second gear set 222 is also provided in other storage layers 101, driving the windproof pressure members 201 on other storage layers 101 to rotate. Alternatively, it can be understood that the second transmission rod 212 is provided with multiple sets of second gear sets 222. Each set of second gear sets 222 includes two meshing bevel gears. One bevel gear is set on the second transmission rod 212 and is coaxial with the second transmission rod 212. The other bevel gear is set on the rotating shaft 2011 of the windproof pressure component 201 corresponding to the storage layer 101, and can drive the rotating shaft 2011 of the windproof pressure component 201 to rotate, thereby driving the swing arm 2012 of the windproof pressure component 201 to swing to realize the switching between the deactivated state and the activated state of the windproof system 20.

[0098] In this embodiment, there are three sets of second gear sets 222, which correspond to the three storage layers 101 on the main body 10. Each storage layer 101 is provided with two front and rear windproof pressure components 201. The drive motor 2022 can drive these windproof pressure components 201 to operate simultaneously.

[0099] In this embodiment, see Figure 8 The storage compartment 50 is equipped with a windproof limiting seat 60 at its bottom to restrict the lateral movement of the goods 40. Since the goods 40 vary in shape and size, the storage compartment 50 is typically designed to be relatively large to accommodate goods 40 of different sizes. However, when the goods 40 are small, the large space in the storage compartment 50 can easily cause the goods 40 to shift laterally along the length of the shelf body 10. This application provides the windproof limiting seat 60 to restrict the lateral movement of the goods 40. The windproof limiting seat 60 can also be movable, meaning it can move along the length of the shelf body 10, thereby limiting the movement of goods 40 of different sizes and further enhancing the windproof performance of the outdoor shelf 1.

[0100] The outdoor storage system 2 of this application also has a second embodiment, in which the outdoor shelf 1 and Figures 4 to 8 Compared to the outdoor shelving 1 of the second embodiment, it has a substantially the same structure in its basic construction. Therefore, in the following description of the outdoor shelving 1 of this second embodiment, the description will not be repeated. Figures 4 to 8 The structure has already been described in the implementation method. Additionally, regarding... Figures 4 to 8 The outdoor shelf 1 described in the embodiment has the same structure and is labeled with the same reference numerals. Therefore, in the following description of this embodiment, the structure will mainly be compared with the outdoor shelf 1. Figures 4 to 8 The differences between the outdoor shelving unit 1 and the second embodiment will be explained. The main difference in the second embodiment is the movement method of the windproof pressure member 201 driven by the drive motor 2022. Figures 4 to 8 In one embodiment, the windproof pressure component 201 switches between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system 20 through rotational movement. In this second embodiment, the drive motor 2022 drives the transmission assembly 2021 to drive the windproof pressure component 201 to move up and down in the height direction, thereby switching between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system 20.

[0101] In the second embodiment, the windproof pressure component 201 includes a flat plate or an inverted U-shaped plate, which is disposed above the cargo 40 and can move up and down to switch between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system 20. The transmission component 2021 can be a lead screw nut, gear rack, transmission belt, hydraulic rod, pneumatic rod, etc., as long as it can enable the windproof pressure component 201 to move up and down along the height direction.

[0102] The above is a detailed description of several exemplary embodiments of the outdoor storage system 2 proposed in this application. The following will describe in detail the usage process of the outdoor storage system 2 proposed in this application.

[0103] Combined with appendix Figures 1 to 8 The usage process of the outdoor storage system 2 proposed in this application is as follows:

[0104] 1. Outdoor shelving unit 1 is equipped with an anemometer 30, controlled by a controller:

[0105] When goods 40 need to be stored, the conveyor line transporting goods 40 to the inbound / outbound area 5 is used to read the box number, inspect the shape, determine the box orientation, and assign a storage location. The gantry robot 4 uses its forks 4023 to pick up goods 40 from the conveyor line in the inbound / outbound area 5, moves it to the assigned storage location, and then places the goods 40 into the storage location. The above operation is repeated multiple times until all goods 40 have been placed.

[0106] When the storage space 50 of the outdoor shelf 1 is full of goods 40, the anemometer 30 is turned on. The anemometer 30 detects the wind speed and sends the detected information to the controller. The controller performs calculations and makes judgments, such as setting a threshold. When the wind speed detected by the anemometer 30 is greater than a certain threshold, the controller sends a command to the drive motor 2022. The drive motor 2022 drives the transmission component 2021 to drive the windproof pressure component 201 to press down the goods 40.

[0107] When goods 40 need to be shipped out, staff can send instructions to the controller. After receiving the instructions, the controller drives the motor 2022 to drive the windproof pressure component 201 to release goods 40. The gantry robot 4 uses the forks 4023 to pick up the corresponding goods 40 and transport the goods 40 to the conveyor line in the inbound / outbound area 5. After scanning and identification, the goods are shipped out.

[0108] When no goods 40 are placed in storage position 50, the windproof system 20 is in the deactivated state.

[0109] II. Without installing an anemometer 30, control is performed manually or automatically:

[0110] When goods 40 need to be stored, the conveyor line transporting goods 40 to the inbound / outbound area 5 is used to read the box number, inspect the shape, determine the box orientation, and assign a storage location. The gantry robot 4 uses its forks 4023 to pick up goods 40 from the conveyor line in the inbound / outbound area 5, moves it to the assigned storage location, and then places the goods 40 into the storage location. The above operation is repeated multiple times until all goods 40 have been placed.

[0111] When the storage space 50 of the outdoor shelf 1 is full of goods 40, the staff manually or automatically controls the drive motor 2022 to start. The drive motor 2022 drives the transmission component 2021 to drive the windproof pressure component 201 to press down the goods 40.

[0112] When goods 40 need to be retrieved, the staff manually or automatically controls the drive motor 2022 to reverse, and the drive motor 2022 drives the windproof pressure component 201 to release goods 40. The gantry robot 4 uses the forks 4023 to pick up the corresponding goods 40 and transport the goods 40 to the conveyor line in the inbound / outbound area 5. After scanning and identification, the goods are retrieved from the warehouse.

[0113] When no goods 40 are placed in storage position 50, the windproof system 20 is in the deactivated state.

[0114] As can be seen from the above usage process of the outdoor storage system 2, the outdoor storage system 2 of this application uses a gantry robot 4 to move between outdoor shelves 1. The gantry robot 4 is capable of three-dimensional movement, which can place goods 10 in any storage position 50 on the shelf, or retrieve goods from any storage position. At the same time, an inbound / outbound area 5 is set up on one side of the shelf area, and the gantry robot 4 can move between the shelf area 3 and the inbound / outbound area 5 to realize the transportation of goods 40. It has a high degree of automation and can realize the outdoor storage of goods (such as air containers).

[0115] In summary, the outdoor storage system proposed in this application includes an outdoor shelving area, a gantry robot, and an inbound / outbound area. The outdoor shelving area includes multiple outdoor shelves, each with multiple storage locations. The gantry robot moves in three dimensions within the outdoor shelving area and is used to access goods at any storage location within the area. The inbound / outbound area is located on one side of the outdoor shelving area, and the gantry robot transports goods between the inbound / outbound area and the outdoor shelving area.

[0116] The outdoor storage system of this application includes an outdoor rack, comprising a main body and a windproof system. The windproof system is installed on the main body and switches between an activated and deactivated state. When the windproof system is deactivated, goods can move relative to the rack; when the windproof system is activated, the goods are confined to the rack. The windproof system allows for normal storage and retrieval of goods while preventing strong winds from blowing goods off the rack, thus avoiding damage. Furthermore, the overall structure is simple, easy to operate, and provides good windproof performance.

[0117] It is understood that the various embodiments / implementations provided by this utility model can be combined with each other without creating contradictions, and will not be described one by one here.

[0118] In the above exemplary embodiments, the outdoor storage system proposed by this utility model is described using its application in logistics warehousing as an example. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, or other changes may be made to the specific embodiments to apply the relevant designs of this utility model to other types of fields, and these changes are still within the scope of the principles of the outdoor storage system proposed by this utility model.

[0119] It should be noted that the outdoor storage systems shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification are merely a few examples of many outdoor storage systems capable of employing the principles of this invention. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this invention are by no means limited to any detail or component of the outdoor storage systems shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0120] In the embodiments of the utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0121] In the description of the utility model embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model embodiments and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the utility model embodiments.

[0122] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. When introducing elements / components / etc. described and / or illustrated herein, the terms "a," "a," and "the above" are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0123] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made to the utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor storage system, characterized in that, include: The outdoor shelving area includes multiple outdoor shelves, and each outdoor shelf includes multiple storage spaces. A gantry robot that moves in three dimensions in the outdoor shelving area and is used to access goods in any of the storage locations in the outdoor shelving area; The inbound / outbound area is located on one side of the outdoor shelving area, and the gantry robot transports the goods between the inbound / outbound area and the outdoor shelving area.

2. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gantry robot includes: A traveling truss, wherein a traveling mechanism is provided at the bottom of the traveling truss, and the traveling mechanism can drive the traveling truss to move along the length direction of the outdoor rack; A transport robot is mounted on the traveling truss and is capable of moving between the outdoor shelves along the width direction and lifting and lowering along the height direction of the outdoor shelves.

3. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The delivery robot includes: The base is slidably mounted on the traveling truss; A lifting mechanism is provided on the base and is capable of moving up and down along the height direction of the outdoor shelf; Forks, mounted on the lifting mechanism, are used for storing and retrieving goods.

4. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inbound / outbound area includes multiple conveyor lines, which are equipped with automatic scanning and identification devices and conveyor belts.

5. The outdoor storage system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The outdoor shelving unit includes a main body and a windproof system. The windproof system is installed on the main body and switches between a deactivated state and an activated state. When the windproof system is deactivated, the goods can move relative to the outdoor shelving unit. When the windproof system is activated, the goods are confined to the outdoor shelving unit by the windproof system.

6. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The windproof system includes: Windproof pressure components are used to confine the goods within the outdoor shelf. A drive component is used to drive the windproof pressure component to move, so that the windproof system switches between a deactivated state and an activated state.

7. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A transmission component, disposed on the main body, is used to drive the windproof pressure component to move; A drive motor is disposed on the main body. The drive motor includes a dual-output shaft motor, wherein the output end of each output shaft of the motor is respectively connected to the transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected to the windproof pressure component.

8. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a transmission rod group and a gear group to connect the dual output shaft motor to the windproof pressure component.

9. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The drive assembly drives the windproof pressure component to rotate in the plane along the height of the outdoor shelf, thereby switching between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system. Alternatively, the drive assembly drives the windproof pressure component to move up and down along the height of the outdoor shelf, thereby switching between the deactivated and activated states of the windproof system.

10. The outdoor storage system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the storage compartment is provided with a windproof limiting seat to restrict the translation space of the goods; and / or, the main body is provided with an anemometer.

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