Roadway double-column stack crane

By installing adjustable slide rails and motor-driven adjustment plates on the double-column stacker crane in the aisle, the problem of difficulty in adjusting the fixed fork spacing was solved, enabling flexible adjustment of the fork spacing and improving operational efficiency.

CN224493628UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14LIAONING SHUNWEI INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIAONING SHUNWEI INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The existing aisle-type double-column stacker cranes have a fixed fork spacing, which cannot adapt to goods of different sizes, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive adjustments during lifting.

Method used

A double-column stacker crane for aisles was designed. By installing adjustable slide rails and adjustable plates on the loading platform, the adjustable plates are moved by adjusting bidirectional lead screws and motors. Combined with distance measuring sensors, the fork spacing is adjusted in real time to adapt to goods of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the fork spacing, improves operational efficiency, and reduces adjustment time and labor intensity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of roadway double-column stacking cranes, including crane body, the inside of crane body is equipped with loading platform, the top of loading platform is equipped with two adjusting slide rails, the top of adjusting slide rail is equipped with adjusting plate, the top of adjusting plate is equipped with fork, the inside middle part of adjusting plate is equipped with through hole, the inside of through hole is equipped with protective cylinder, the inside of protective cylinder is equipped with adjusting screw cylinder, the inside of adjusting screw cylinder is equipped with adjusting bidirectional screw rod, the both ends of adjusting bidirectional screw rod are equipped with connecting bearing, the below of adjusting screw cylinder is fixedly installed with connecting block, the bottom of through hole is equipped with through hole gap, the bottom of protective cylinder is equipped with protective cylinder gap. The roadway double-column stacking crane, by adjusting bidirectional screw rod to push two adjusting plates on adjusting slide rail mutually close or away, to adjust the spacing between two forks, to adapt to different size goods.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stacker crane technology, specifically a double-column stacker crane for roadways. Background Technology

[0002] Double-column stacker cranes are a key component of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS). Unlike single-column stacker cranes, their frame structure consists of two columns, an upper crossbeam, and a lower crossbeam, forming a rectangular frame with better structural rigidity and greater weight. They typically have a lifting capacity of up to 5 tons, and can be even greater if necessary, enabling high-speed operation. Double-column stacker cranes operate within aisles between racks, primarily used for handling unitized goods loaded on pallets or in containers. They can also be driven to specific storage compartments, allowing operators to pick and retrieve goods according to outbound requirements.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN206783250U discloses a lane-type double-column stacker crane, including a lifting platform, a lifting drive device for traction of the lifting platform, and a forward and backward translational traction device. The lifting platform includes two lifting platforms and a loading platform, on which double-extended forks for unloading materials are installed. Using this invention, the lane-type double-column stacker crane can freely switch between vertical lifting and forward and backward movement. By laying the lower guide rail on the predetermined warehouse floor and keeping it parallel to the warehouse shelves, the lane-type double-column stacker crane can be used in narrow spaces and avoids collisions between the double-extended fork mechanism and the shelves. Simultaneously, a lifting locking safety clamp is installed on the lifting platform, which serves two purposes: firstly, it provides rope breakage protection to prevent the double-extended fork mechanism from falling due to the breakage of the steel wire traction rope; secondly, it allows for real-time control of the lifting height of the lifting platform and the loading platform.

[0004] Existing aisle-type double-column stacker cranes have a fixed fork spacing, which makes them unable to lift goods of different sizes and requires adjustment, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, we propose an aisle-type double-column stacker crane. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a double-column stacker crane for aisle construction, in order to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background art that the fork spacing of the existing aisle double-column stacker crane is fixed, and it cannot lift goods of different sizes, requiring adjustment, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a double-column stacking crane for roadways, comprising:

[0007] The crane body has a loading platform installed inside. Two adjusting slide rails are installed above the loading platform. An adjusting plate is installed above the adjusting slide rails, and forks are installed above the adjusting plate. A through hole is opened in the center of the adjusting plate, and a protective cylinder passes through the through hole. An adjusting threaded cylinder is installed inside the protective cylinder, and an adjusting double-acting screw passes through the adjusting threaded cylinder. Connecting bearings are installed at both ends of the adjusting double-acting screw. A connecting block is fixedly installed below the adjusting threaded cylinder. A through hole notch is opened at the bottom of the through hole, and a protective cylinder notch is opened at the bottom of the protective cylinder. Adjusting grooves are opened on both sides of the inside of the adjusting plate.

[0008] A protective box is installed on the left side of the protective cylinder. An adjusting motor is installed at the rear end of the protective box. An adjusting worm is installed at the output end of the adjusting motor. An adjusting worm wheel is installed below the adjusting worm.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting plate moves on the adjusting slide rail via an adjusting groove.

[0010] Preferably, the diameter of the protective cylinder is smaller than the diameter of the through hole, the diameter of the adjusting threaded cylinder is smaller than the diameter of the protective cylinder, and the length of the adjusting threaded cylinder matches the width of the adjusting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting block passes through the interior of the protective cylinder notch and the through hole notch in sequence, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the adjusting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the adjusting bidirectional lead screw is movably connected to the loading platform via a connecting bearing, and is threadedly connected to the adjusting threaded cylinder, and is fixedly connected to the adjusting worm gear, while the adjusting worm and the adjusting worm gear are meshed together.

[0013] Preferably, the protective box is fixedly connected to the loading platform, and one end of the protective box is fixedly connected to the protective cylinder, while the other end of the protective cylinder is fixedly connected to the loading platform.

[0014] Preferably, the adjusting plate further includes:

[0015] A ranging sensor is installed inside the rear end of the adjustment plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a double-column stacking crane for aisles, which has the following advantages: the double-column stacking crane for aisles can adjust the distance between the two forks by adjusting the two-way screw to push the two adjusting plates closer or further apart on the adjusting slide rail, so as to adapt to goods of different sizes. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the loading platform structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the adjusting plate and the adjusting slide rail of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the adjustment plate of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Crane body; 2. Forks; 3. Loading platform; 4. Adjusting plate; 5. Adjusting slide rail; 6. Adjusting motor; 7. Adjusting worm gear; 8. Adjusting worm wheel; 9. Protective box; 10. Protective cylinder; 11. Adjusting double-acting screw; 12. Adjusting slide groove; 13. Through hole; 14. Adjusting threaded cylinder; 15. Through hole notch; 16. Connecting block; 17. Protective cylinder notch; 18. Distance sensor; 19. Connecting bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4A double-column stacker crane for roadways includes a crane body 1. A loading platform 3 is installed inside the crane body 1. Two adjusting slide rails 5 are installed above the loading platform 3. An adjusting plate 4 is installed above the adjusting slide rails 5. Forks 2 are installed above the adjusting plate 4. A through hole 13 is opened in the center of the adjusting plate 4. A protective cylinder 10 passes through the through hole 13. The diameter of the protective cylinder 10 is smaller than the diameter of the through hole 13. An adjusting threaded cylinder 14 is installed inside the protective cylinder 10. The diameter of the adjusting threaded cylinder 14 is smaller than the diameter of the protective cylinder 10. The length of the adjusting plate 4 matches the width of the adjusting cylinder 14. An adjusting double-acting screw 11 is inserted inside the adjusting screw cylinder 14, and connecting bearings 19 are installed at both ends of the adjusting double-acting screw 11. The adjusting double-acting screw 11 is movably connected to the loading platform 3 via the connecting bearings 19, and is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw cylinder 14. A connecting block 16 is fixedly installed below the adjusting screw cylinder 14. A through-hole notch 15 is opened at the bottom of the through hole 13, and a protective cylinder notch 17 is opened at the bottom of the protective cylinder 10. The connecting block 16 passes through the protective cylinder notch 17 and the through-hole notch 15 in sequence, and connects... The connecting block 16 is fixedly connected to the adjusting plate 4. Adjusting grooves 12 are provided on both sides of the interior of the adjusting plate 4. The adjusting plate 4 moves on the adjusting slide rail 5 via the adjusting grooves 12. A protective box 9 is installed on the left side of the protective cylinder 10. The protective box 9 is fixedly connected to the loading platform 3, and one end of the protective box 9 is fixedly connected to the protective cylinder 10, while the other end of the protective cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the loading platform 3. The protective cylinder 10 covers the adjusting bidirectional lead screw 11, protecting it from dust accumulation. Simultaneously, the protective box 9 also protects the adjusting worm gear 7 and the adjusting worm... The wheel 8 surrounds the adjusting worm 7 and adjusting worm wheel 8, preventing dust from falling onto them. The rear end of the protective box 9 is equipped with an adjusting motor 6, and the output end of the adjusting motor 6 is equipped with an adjusting worm 7. The adjusting worm wheel 8 is installed below the adjusting worm 7, and the adjusting double-acting screw 11 is fixedly connected to the adjusting worm wheel 8. At the same time, the adjusting worm 7 and the adjusting worm wheel 8 are meshed together. By adjusting the double-acting screw 11, the two adjusting plates 4 are pushed closer or further apart on the adjusting slide rail 5, thereby adjusting the distance between the two forks 2 to accommodate goods of different sizes. The distance sensor 18 is installed inside the rear end of the adjusting plate 4.

[0024] Working principle: When using this double-column stacker crane in the tunnel, the controller first controls the adjustment motor 6 to be energized, which drives the adjustment worm 7 to rotate. This worm 8, in turn, drives the adjustment double-screw 11 to rotate, thereby pushing the two adjustment screw cylinders 14 closer together or further apart. Through the connecting block 16, the adjustment plate 4 slides on the adjustment rail 5. Simultaneously, the distance sensor 18 monitors the distance between the two adjustment plates 4 in real time. When the distance between the two adjustment plates 4 is adjusted to a suitable level, the distance sensor 18 feeds back the information to the controller, which then stops the adjustment motor 6. First, the distance between the two forks 2 can be adjusted. Second, the protective sleeve 10 covers the adjusting double-acting screw 11, protecting it from dust. Third, the protective box 9 surrounds the adjusting worm 7 and adjusting worm wheel 8, similarly preventing dust from falling on them. Then, the crane body 1, forks 2, and loading platform 3 can start working. The crane body 1 (model: BDC), forks 2, and loading platform 3 are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. This is the working principle of the double-column stacker crane in the tunnel.

[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A double-column stacking crane for roadways, characterized in that, include: The crane body (1) has a loading platform (3) installed inside. Two adjusting slide rails (5) are installed above the loading platform (3). An adjusting plate (4) is installed above the adjusting slide rails (5). A fork (2) is installed above the adjusting plate (4). A through hole (13) is opened in the middle of the adjusting plate (4). A protective cylinder (10) is inserted inside the through hole (13). An adjusting threaded cylinder (14) is installed inside the protective cylinder (10). An adjusting double-acting screw (11) is inserted inside the adjusting threaded cylinder (14). A connecting bearing (19) is installed at both ends of the adjusting double-acting screw (11). A connecting block (16) is fixedly installed below the adjusting threaded cylinder (14). A through hole notch (15) is opened at the bottom of the through hole (13). A protective cylinder notch (17) is opened at the bottom of the protective cylinder (10). Adjusting grooves (12) are opened on both sides inside the adjusting plate (4). A protective box (9) is installed on the left side of the protective cylinder (10). An adjusting motor (6) is installed at the rear end of the protective box (9). An adjusting worm (7) is installed at the output end of the adjusting motor (6). An adjusting worm wheel (8) is installed below the adjusting worm (7).

2. The tunnel double-column stacking crane according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (4) moves on the adjusting slide rail (5) through the adjusting slide groove (12).

3. The tunnel double-column stacking crane according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the protective cylinder (10) is smaller than the diameter of the through hole (13), the diameter of the adjusting threaded cylinder (14) is smaller than the diameter of the protective cylinder (10), and the length of the adjusting threaded cylinder (14) matches the width of the adjusting plate (4).

4. A double-column stacking crane for roadways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting block (16) passes through the inside of the protective cylinder notch (17) and the through hole notch (15) in sequence, and the connecting block (16) is fixedly connected to the adjusting plate (4).

5. A double-column stacking crane for roadways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting double-acting screw (11) is movably connected to the loading platform (3) through the connecting bearing (19), and the adjusting double-acting screw (11) is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw cylinder (14), and the adjusting double-acting screw (11) is fixedly connected to the adjusting worm gear (8), while the adjusting worm (7) and the adjusting worm gear (8) are meshed together.

6. A double-column stacking crane for roadways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective box (9) is fixedly connected to the loading platform (3), and one end of the protective box (9) is fixedly connected to the protective cylinder (10), and the other end of the protective cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the loading platform (3).

7. A double-column stacking crane for roadways according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (4) is also provided with: The ranging sensor (18) is installed at the rear end of the adjustment plate (4).