Rescue gear and storage system

Abstract

This application relates to the field of warehousing and logistics technology, and more particularly to a rescue tooling and warehousing system. The rescue tooling includes: a track assembly comprising a track body mounted via warehouse columns, extending along a first direction; and a transport mechanism configured to move a target object relative to the warehousing track via the track body. The warehousing system includes storage space, handling equipment, a carrier, and the rescue tooling. The rescue tooling and warehousing system provided by this application can quickly provide rescue tooling when handling equipment malfunctions and requires rescue, separating the load from the handling equipment and transferring the malfunctioning equipment to a repair point via a rescue machine, thereby improving warehouse operation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of logistics equipment technology, specifically relating to a rescue tooling and warehousing system. Background Technology

[0002] In a four-way automated warehouse (AS / RS) solution, robots may malfunction during operation. Typically, robots inside an AS / RS can carry a load of up to 1 ton. In such scenarios, when operators troubleshoot inside the AS / RS, they need to separate the load from the robot. The current solution involves personnel moving the robot's load away from its original position to separate the robot from the top pallet before processing the robot. This operation is at height, with a high level of difficulty, long working hours, and high personnel fatigue.

[0003] Current rescue solutions for such scenarios involve using hydraulic or electric devices to lift the robot's load, then using another robot to push the faulty robot out, transferring the load onto the working robot so it can continue operating, while the faulty robot is then repaired. This solution still requires personnel to use hoists or forklifts at a height to move the faulty robot out of the automated warehouse operating area. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a rescue tooling and storage system, applicable to rescue solutions for extreme situations caused by robot malfunctions during load operations. It integrates the rescue tooling with a solution to separate the robot from the load and automatically remove the malfunctioning robot from the automated warehouse operation area. This application places the rescue tooling directly as a load within the warehouse area. When a robot or other handling equipment malfunctions, a working handling device is dispatched as a rescue vehicle to transport the rescue tooling to the vicinity of the malfunctioning robot. The rescue tooling is then manually installed on-site. With the aid of the rescue tooling, the pallet can be quickly lifted and the load placed in a nearby storage location. The malfunctioning robot is then lifted and placed on a rescue vehicle, which transports the malfunctioning robot to a designated location. This reduces the difficulty of high-altitude operations for personnel and shortens the operation time.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a rescue tooling, which includes a track assembly and a transport mechanism. The track assembly includes a track body installed via a warehouse column, the length of which extends along a first direction (e.g., generally parallel to the horizontal x-axis). The transport mechanism is configured to support and drive the target object to move relative to the warehouse track via the track body, i.e., in the event of a malfunction in the handling equipment, the transport mechanism can move the target object away from the malfunctioning parking position.

[0006] In one alternative implementation, the transport mechanism includes a lifting mechanism and a carrying component: the lifting mechanism is supported on the track body; the carrying component is configured to load the target object onto the lifting mechanism; the lifting mechanism is configured to carry the target object to generate movement relative to the storage track in a second direction, the second direction being a non-horizontal direction, such as the vertical z-axis direction or a direction generally parallel to the z-axis.

[0007] In one alternative implementation, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting device configured to lift and carry the target object along a first direction on the track body. The target object includes a carrier and transport equipment (e.g., a robot, a shuttle, etc.).

[0008] In one alternative implementation, the lifting device has a fixed part and a lifting part; the fixed part is supported on the track body; the lifting part is configured to carry the target object in a space where the vertical height is lower than the height of the track body and generate a movement relative to the fixed part along a second direction. The second direction is a non-horizontal direction, such as the direction of the vertical z-axis or a direction with a certain angle to the vertical z-axis, as long as the movement along the second direction can generate a vertical component.

[0009] In one alternative implementation, the lifting device includes a telescopic frame having a first crossbeam as a fixed part, a second crossbeam, and a scissor beam assembly. The first crossbeam is partially overlapped on the track body and is movable along a first direction on the track body. The second crossbeam is positioned at a horizontal height lower than the first crossbeam. The scissor beam assembly is connected between the first and second crossbeams in a cross-scissor hinge manner.

[0010] In one alternative implementation, the telescopic frame is equipped with a drive mechanism that drives the second crossbeam to move relative to the first crossbeam in a second direction.

[0011] In one alternative implementation, the telescopic frame is arranged in a manner with a hexagonal cross-section: the scissor beam group includes a first scissor beam group and a second scissor beam group, the first scissor beam group including a first upper inclined beam and a first lower inclined beam, the first upper inclined beam and the first lower inclined beam being hinged to form a first V-shaped scissor structure; the second scissor beam group includes a second upper inclined beam and a second lower inclined beam that are hinged to form a second V-shaped scissor structure; the first scissor beam group and the second scissor beam group are configured such that the openings of the first V-shaped scissor structure and the second V-shaped scissor structure are opposite each other.

[0012] In one alternative implementation, the telescopic frame is provided with a drive mechanism: the drive mechanism is configured to drive the second crossbeam to move relative to the first crossbeam in a second direction.

[0013] In one alternative implementation, the drive mechanism includes a speed reducer, which is arranged via a first crossbeam and connected to a second crossbeam via a screw drive.

[0014] In one alternative implementation, the lifting device includes two sets of telescopic frames configured to jointly lift the target object and carry it synchronously along a first direction on the track body, wherein the distance between the two sets of telescopic frames along the first direction is adjustable.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, the load-bearing component includes a load-bearing plate: the load-bearing plate is configured to pass through a fork hole in the vehicle; the load-bearing plate is configured to load the vehicle onto the lifting mechanism in a first manner and to load the handling equipment in a second manner.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, the fixing part of the lifting device is provided with a pulley assembly: the pulley assembly includes a pulley supported on the track body; the rotation axis of the pulley is perpendicular to a first direction in which the track body extends.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the track body has an L-shaped strip segment with a limiting portion extending along a first plane and a load-bearing sliding portion extending along a second plane, the first plane being a non-horizontal plane; a limiting mechanism is provided on the pulley assembly; the limiting mechanism is configured to isolate the pulley from the limiting portion of the track body.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting roller: the limiting roller is arranged such that its outer peripheral wall is tangent to the inner surface of the limiting part of the track body; the rotation axis of the limiting roller is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] In one alternative implementation, the pulley assembly has two pulleys, with a limiting roller arranged between the two pulleys in a first direction.

[0020] In one alternative implementation, the track assembly further includes load-bearing blocks having a belly and wings: the belly is mounted on the column; the wings support the upper surface of the belly via their lower bottom surface; the track body is supported on the bearing surface of the wings of the load-bearing block; the track body is mounted using two or more load-bearing blocks. The advantage of using load-bearing blocks to support the track body is that, compared to other connection structures, load-bearing blocks can typically achieve greater load-bearing capacity with a smaller volume, effectively reducing the difficulty of on-site installation. Furthermore, due to their small size, they allow for more flexibility in choosing the installation location when unexpected obstacles are encountered on-site.

[0021] In one alternative implementation, the track body includes a first track and a second track; the first track and the second track are respectively mounted on columns on both sides of the freight road or aisle via multiple load-bearing blocks; the two end sections of the fixing part of the lifting device partially overlap the first track and the second track. Typically, the first track and the second track are arranged in a generally parallel manner.

[0022] When a material handling equipment malfunctions during operation, and the rescue tooling described in this application is used for rescue, the operators first identify the location of the malfunctioning material handling equipment (hereinafter referred to as the malfunctioning vehicle), dispatch a normal material handling equipment as the "rescue vehicle," and move the rescue tooling to a storage location near the rescue site. After the rescue vehicle carrying the rescue tooling arrives at its destination, the operators trigger an emergency stop, climb the ladder to the corresponding level of the automated warehouse, reach the vicinity of the malfunctioning vehicle, retrieve the individual parts of the rescue tooling, and install them using the rack uprights. After installation, two operators crank the levers of the hand-cranked reducer on both sides of the load to compress and raise the lifting mechanism, thus separating the pallet load from the malfunctioning vehicle. After lifting, the load is moved to a nearby storage location using the track body and lowered. The load and location are then re-bound in the system, and the task is reissued. After the load separation is completed, the rescue tooling is installed on both sides of the malfunctioning vehicle in the same manner. Lifting eye bolts and bow-shaped shackles are installed on the top of the malfunctioning vehicle, and the load-bearing plate is used as a lifting point to tie lifting straps. The levers are operated to lift the malfunctioning vehicle, and the rescue vehicle is remotely moved to the bottom of the malfunctioning vehicle to lower the malfunctioning vehicle onto the rescue vehicle. After completion, the rescue equipment is removed and packed away, the operators leave the automated warehouse operation area, and the rescue vehicle is dispatched or manually remotely controlled to reach the area where it can be removed. The malfunctioning vehicle is moved out of the automated warehouse operation area and a thorough inspection and repair is carried out on the ground.

[0023] In one alternative implementation, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting device having a lifting section and a supporting section; the lifting device is provided via a track body; the lifting section is configured to carry the target object and generate movement relative to the supporting section in a second direction.

[0024] In one alternative implementation, the support part of the lifting device is mounted on the load-bearing block, and the lifting part of the lifting device is mounted on the track body. By lifting the track body, the load-bearing component connected to the track body and the vehicle mounted on the load-bearing component are raised together.

[0025] In one alternative implementation, the support part of the lifting device is set on the track body, and the lifting part is set on the load-bearing component. That is, during the load separation process, the track body remains stationary, and the load-bearing component and the carrier with the load on the load-bearing component are raised by the lifting device.

[0026] This application also provides a warehousing system, which includes storage space, handling equipment, carriers, and rescue tooling: the storage space has multiple storage locations, each configured to hold a carrier, including storage locations for normal goods storage and dedicated storage locations for storing rescue tooling; the carriers include a first carrier for holding normal goods and a second carrier for holding rescue tooling, the first and second carriers can be general pallet structures or carriers designed separately according to actual working conditions, the first and second carriers can be the same or different, the second carrier carries the disassembled parts of the rescue tooling, and the second carrier is stored in the dedicated storage location; the handling equipment includes multiple handling devices, such as robots, shuttles, four-way vehicles, etc.; the handling equipment is configured to carry any carrier in the carrier group, and can respond to rescue commands to enter a designated storage location to receive the second carrier carrying the parts of the rescue tooling, and transport the second carrier to a designated location.

[0027] In one alternative implementation, in order to minimize working time, a reserved connection structure can be provided on the handling equipment for connecting with the rescue tooling. The reserved structure allows the handling equipment to be easily and quickly connected to the rescue tooling, which then moves the equipment to a suitable location.

[0028] In one alternative implementation, the handling equipment is also configured to return the second vehicle to the designated storage location in response to a return command.

[0029] The beneficial effect of this application is that by placing rescue equipment directly in the form of a load in the warehouse area, when the shuttle car, robot and other handling equipment malfunctions, a normal handling equipment is dispatched as a rescue vehicle to transport the rescue equipment to the vicinity of the malfunctioning vehicle. The rescue equipment is then manually installed on-site. With the help of the rescue equipment, the pallet can be quickly lifted and the load placed in a nearby storage location. The malfunctioning vehicle is then lifted and placed on the rescue machine, which then transports the malfunctioning vehicle to the designated location. This reduces the difficulty of high-altitude operations for workers and shortens the operation time. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rescue tool provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic front view of a lifting device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the left view;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A top view diagram;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic front view of a lifting device provided in one embodiment of this application in another state;

[0036] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the left-side view structure;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the track body of a rescue tool provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing plate of a rescue tool provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing block of a rescue tool provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a rescue equipment transport vehicle provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a rescue tool lifting vehicle provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a rescue tool lifting vehicle provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0045] 10-Rail assembly; 11-Rail body; 111-First track; 112-Second track; 12-Bearing block; 121-Bottom; 122-Wing; 123-Rib; F-Carrying mechanism; 20-Lifting device; 200-Telescopic frame; 211-First crossbeam; 211h-Guide hole; 211m-Bending plate; 212-First scissor beam assembly; 212a-First upper inclined beam; 212b-First lower inclined beam; 213-Second crossbeam; 214-Second scissor beam assembly; 214a-Second upper inclined beam; 2 14b-Second lower inclined beam; 215-Padded block; 220-Drive mechanism; 221-Rock arm; 222-Reducer; 223-Screw; 230-Pulley assembly; 231-Pulley; 232-Pulley connecting plate; 240-Limiting mechanism; 241-Limiting roller; 242-Limiting connector; 30-Bearing component; 301-Bearing plate; 40-Lifting device; 401-Lifting part; 402-Supporting part; H-Storage rail; R1-Faulty vehicle; R2-Rescue machine; T-Carrier; Ts-Fork hole; M-Column. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "horizontal," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature being "upper" or "lower" than the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two entities connected are not linked by an intermediate structure, but are simply connected to form a whole. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0051] This application provides a warehousing system comprising storage space, handling equipment, carriers, and rescue equipment. The storage space has multiple storage locations, each configured to hold a carrier. These multiple storage locations include locations for storing normal goods and dedicated storage locations for storing rescue equipment. The carriers include a first carrier for holding normal goods and a second carrier for holding rescue equipment. The first and second carriers can be general pallet structures or carriers designed specifically for actual working conditions. The first and second carriers can be the same or different. The second carrier carries components disassembled from the rescue equipment and is stored in a dedicated storage location. The handling equipment includes multiple handling devices, such as robots and shuttles. The handling equipment is configured to carry any carrier from the carrier group, respond to rescue commands, enter a designated storage location to receive the second carrier carrying components of the rescue equipment, and transport the second carrier to a designated location.

[0052] In some instances, the handling equipment is also configured to respond to a return instruction and send the second vehicle back to the designated storage location.

[0053] In some examples, in order to minimize working time, a reserved structure can be provided on the handling equipment for connection with the rescue tooling. The reserved structure allows the handling equipment to be easily and quickly connected to the rescue tooling and moved to a suitable location by the rescue tooling.

[0054] This application provides a rescue tooling comprising a track assembly 10 and a transport mechanism F. The track assembly includes a track body mounted on a warehouse column, the length of which extends along a first direction (e.g., generally parallel to the horizontal x-axis). The transport mechanism is configured to support and move a target object relative to the storage track H via the track body. In the event of a malfunction in the handling equipment, the transport mechanism can move the target object away from the malfunctioning stop position of the handling equipment. The movement relative to the storage track H can be vertically upward or at an angle to either the vertical or horizontal plane; no specific limitation is made here, but it should at least generate a vertical component of movement to achieve load separation. Specifically, the transport mechanism F includes a lifting mechanism and a load-bearing component 30. The lifting mechanism is supported on the track body 11. The load-bearing component 30 is configured to load the target object onto the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is configured to carry the target object relative to the storage track along a second direction (e.g., the vertical z-axis or a direction generally parallel to the z-axis).

[0055] The embodiments of this application first provide a rescue tooling, which includes: a track assembly 10 and a transport mechanism F, wherein the track assembly 10 provides path guidance for transferring loads and fault handling equipment (hereinafter referred to as faulty vehicles) during rescue, the track assembly includes a track body 11, the track body 11 is installed through a warehouse column M, and the length of the track body 11 extends along a first direction (e.g., the horizontal x-axis direction); the transport mechanism F is configured to lift the target object and carry the target object (including a vehicle T and handling equipment, such as a faulty vehicle R1) on the track body 11 and move it along the first direction.

[0056] In some examples, the transport mechanism F includes a lifting device 20 and a load-bearing assembly 30, the lifting device 20 being supported on the track body 11, and the load-bearing assembly 30 being configured to load the target onto the lifting device 20.

[0057] In some examples, the lifting device 20 has a fixed part 20a and a lifting part 20b. The lifting device 20 is able to move along a first direction on the track body 11 by arranging its fixed part 20a on the track body 11. The lifting device 20 also has a lifting part 20b that can move relative to the fixed part along a second direction (e.g., the vertical z-axis direction).

[0058] When using this rescue tool to rescue the disabled vehicle R1, the carrier can first be connected to the lifting device 20 using the load-bearing component 30. After the load is lifted to a certain height using the lifting device 20, it can be transferred along the track body 11 to another location, such as another storage location or another handling equipment. Figure 11As shown, the load and the faulty vehicle are separated. After unloading the load elsewhere, the lifting device 20 and the load-bearing component 30 are reset. Then, the transport equipment is connected to the lifting mechanism using the load-bearing component 30. After the transport equipment is raised to a certain height using the lifting device 20, the new transport equipment is controlled to run as the rescue machine R2 to a designated position, or the faulty vehicle is moved to a position above the rescue machine using the track body 11. The faulty vehicle R1 can then be unloaded onto the rescue machine R2, so that the faulty vehicle is transferred to the maintenance point as the load of the rescue machine R2. The rescue tooling of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rescue tool provided in one embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figures 1-6 As shown, the track assembly 10 in the rescue tooling includes two track bodies 11 and load-bearing blocks 12. Each track body 11 is connected to the column by two or more load-bearing blocks 12. The lifting device 20 includes a telescopic frame 200, which includes a first crossbeam 211, a second crossbeam 213, and a scissor beam assembly. The first crossbeam 211 is configured as a fixed part of the lifting device 20 to partially overlap the track body and can move along the track body in a first direction (e.g., the horizontal x-axis direction). The second crossbeam 213 is located at a position where its horizontal height is lower than that of the first crossbeam 211. The scissor beam assembly is connected between the first crossbeam 211 and the second crossbeam 213 in a cross-scissor hinge manner.

[0060] In some examples, the track assembly 10 includes two track bodies 11, namely a first track 111 and a second track 112; the fixing part 20a of the lifting device 20 partially overlaps the first track 111 and the second track 112 on both sides respectively. For example, in a lifting mechanism with a telescopic frame, the first crossbeam 211 can overlap the first track 111 and the second track 112 at both ends respectively.

[0061] In some examples, both the first track 111 and the second track 112 employ components with strip segments having an L-shaped cross-section, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the strip segment has a bearing sliding portion 11b extending along a second plane (e.g., horizontal direction) and a limiting portion 11a extending along a first plane (e.g., a vertical plane including the horizontal x-axis and the vertical z-axis); the first track 111 and the second track 112 are arranged such that the bearing surfaces of their bearing sliding portions 11b are on the same plane and the inner surfaces of their limiting portions 11a are parallel to each other. The flush bearing surfaces of the bearing sliding portions 11b of the two track bodies 11 ensure that the lifting device mounted on the bearing sliding portion is subjected to balanced force and runs smoothly, while the limiting portion 11a provides a certain limiting effect to prevent deviation and derailment during the sliding process.

[0062] In some examples, the load-bearing sliding portion 11b of the track body 11 is parallel to the horizontal plane. However, in other examples, in order to reduce movement resistance, the track body 11 can be installed such that the extension portion 11b forms a small angle with the horizontal plane in the length extension direction, that is, the horizontal height of the track body at the transfer target position is lower than the horizontal height at the transfer starting position.

[0063] In some examples, the track body 11 may be a component consisting only of L-shaped cross-section strips. In this case, the length of the track body 11 can be designed with reference to the spacing between the columns M of the storage system, so that a simple track can be built with the load-bearing blocks 12, which facilitates the lifting device to lift or raise the vehicle T and move it a certain distance. The load can be transferred to another normal handling equipment or directly to another storage location.

[0064] In some examples, to simplify the installation process of the rescue tooling, the structure of the load-bearing sliding part 11b and the limiting part 11a of the track body 11 can be identical, that is, the limiting part 11a and the load-bearing sliding part 11b are mirror-symmetrical about the bisector of their included angle. In this way, when workers install the rescue tooling, there is no need to specifically identify the load-bearing sliding part and the limiting part, and they can quickly get started with the installation.

[0065] In some examples, to facilitate the mounting of the lifting device 20 onto the track body 11, a downward-bent edge 11c is designed on the free side edge of the supporting sliding portion 11b, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the bent edge 11c and the bearing sliding part 11b are transitioned by a rounded corner.

[0066] In some instances, the load-bearing sliding part 11b and the limiting part 11a of the track body can be designed with distinct structures. To facilitate better identification of the installation direction by the staff, the load-bearing sliding part 11b and the limiting part 11a can have obvious differences in thickness, extension width, or the limiting part 11a can adopt a form with significantly weaker load-bearing capacity or smoothness, such as a hollow structure, a porous structure, or a rough wall surface, so that the staff can quickly and effectively identify them.

[0067] In some examples, the rescue equipment can directly move the vehicle T carrying the load to another empty storage location. In this case, the length of the track body 11 is designed with reference to the ability to transport the lifting mechanism from one storage location to another. For example, the length of the track body 11 can be designed with reference to the farthest column M between two opposite storage locations to ensure that the vehicle T and its load can be transferred to the storage location.

[0068] In some examples, depending on the actual spatial structure of the storage system and considering the difficulty of storing and installing long components, the track body 11 can also be set as a structure of splicing and assembling multiple short rails. Each short rail is connected between adjacent columns M, and the multiple short rails are detachably fixed and connected by overlapping, bolt fixing, claw structure, snap-fit ​​structure and similar structures.

[0069] In some examples, considering that the location of the malfunction of the handling equipment may also occur in the tunnel, the track body 11 connected to the opposite storage position has certain limitations in completing the rescue work. A set of rescue tools adapted to tunnel handling can be provided in the storage position at the same time.

[0070] In some examples, the first track 111 and / or the second track 112 may not have a limiting part 11a, and the movement direction of the lifting device 20 may be manually controlled on site.

[0071] In some examples, the limiting portion 11a of the first track 111 and / or the second track 112 can be replaced by other structures with similar functions. For example, providing a groove on the bearing sliding portion so that the pulley can move in the groove can also achieve the function of this application.

[0072] In some examples, the first track 111 and the second track 112 can be identical components or components with some differences.

[0073] In some examples, the first track 111 and the second track 112 include other structures in addition to the strip section, such as interlocking structures that can form interlocking snaps with structures such as beams, longitudinal beams, and wire mesh in the site environment, support connection structures, or handle structures and buckle structures set up to facilitate operation by workers.

[0074] In some examples, the track assembly includes a track body 11, load-bearing blocks 12 for fixing the track body 11, and several bolt assemblies. The track body 11 of the rescue tool is fixed to the column M by the load-bearing blocks 12. Each track body 11 requires no less than two load-bearing blocks 12 for fixing. For a rescue tool with two track bodies 11, the track assembly 10 includes no less than four load-bearing blocks 12.

[0075] In some examples, the load-bearing block 12 has a belly 121 and wings 122, such as Figure 10As shown, the abdomen 121 is configured with an L-shaped concave corner wall that adapts to the outer corner wall structure of the column. The corner angle α of the concave corner wall is approximately the same as the included angle of the two outer walls of the column, so that the load-bearing block 12 can be detachably assembled to the column M by the concave corner wall contacting the outer corner wall of the column. Usually, to ensure the stability of the detachable connection, the load-bearing block 12 and the column M are connected by bolt assemblies or similar assemblies, or by snap-fit ​​structures adapted to various holes on the column M. The lower bottom surface of the wing 122 supports the upper end surface of the abdomen 121. Usually, the width of the wing 122 extending in a third direction (e.g., the horizontal y-axis direction) is greater than the width of the abdomen extending in that direction. The track body 110 is supported on the wing extending in this third direction. Two parallel first track bodies and second track bodies are respectively assembled through the wings of the two load-bearing blocks. The advantage of using load-bearing blocks as the first installation component is that, compared with other connection structures, load-bearing blocks can usually achieve greater load-bearing capacity with a smaller volume, which can effectively reduce the difficulty of on-site installation tooling; at the same time, due to their small size, when encountering some unexpected obstacles on the actual operation site, the installation position can be chosen opportunely, which is more flexible.

[0076] In some examples, to prevent the wings of the load-bearing block from bending due to excessive stress or failing to provide sufficient load-bearing capacity during use, a rib 123 is provided between the lower surface of the wing 122 and the outer surface of the belly 121. By providing the rib, the load-bearing capacity can be strengthened, preventing tilting or breakage when the target object is too heavy.

[0077] In some examples, to make the track safer and more reliable, a track body 110 can be supported by three or more load-bearing blocks 12 at the same height to avoid and reduce the probability of an accident caused by the failure of a load-bearing block.

[0078] In some examples, the internal corner wall of the abdomen 121 may not be an L-shaped structure. It may also be a U-shaped structure with two internal corners and three walls to achieve three-sided encirclement of the two adjacent external corners of the column M. Alternatively, other similar structures may be used to assemble the load-bearing block 12.

[0079] In some examples, the belly, wings and ribs of the load-bearing block 12 can be integrally formed by casting and similar processes, or they can be tightly connected together by welding and similar processes to ensure their load-bearing capacity.

[0080] In other examples, the load-bearing block 12 can also be replaced by other structural components with similar functions, as long as they can provide support for the track body 11 to achieve the purpose of the present invention. For example, other tools can also be used to support the various component structures in the storage space and tunnel to achieve the installation of the track body.

[0081] In some examples, the telescopic frame 200 is connected to a drive mechanism 220, which drives the second crossbeam 213 to move relative to the first crossbeam 211 in a second direction (e.g., the vertical z-axis direction).

[0082] In some examples, the drive mechanism includes a speed reducer 222. Preferably, the speed reducer 222 is arranged via a first crossbeam 211, and the speed reducer 222 and the second crossbeam 213 are connected by a lead screw 223. In a specific embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a speed reducer 222, a rocker arm 221, and a lead screw 223. When the rocker arm 221 is manually operated, the speed reducer 222 moves, driving the lead screw 223 to move up or down through the worm gear mechanism of the speed reducer, thereby causing the second crossbeam connected to the lead screw 223 to move up and down, achieving the lifting function.

[0083] In some examples, the reducer 222 may also be an electromagnetically driven reducer.

[0084] In some examples, the drive mechanism 220 may also be other types of drive devices, such as pneumatic mechanisms.

[0085] In some examples, the telescopic frame 200 has a structure resembling a hexagonal cross-section. Specifically, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the scissor beam assembly includes a first scissor beam assembly 212 and a second scissor beam assembly 214. The first scissor beam assembly 212 includes a first upper inclined beam 212a and a first lower inclined beam 212b, which are hinged to form a first V-shaped scissor structure. The second scissor beam assembly includes a second upper inclined beam 214a and a second lower inclined beam 214b that are hinged to form a second V-shaped scissor structure. The first scissor beam assembly and the second scissor beam assembly are arranged symmetrically along the centerline of the first crossbeam parallel to the second direction (vertical z-axis direction) with the openings of the first V-shaped scissor structure facing each other.

[0086] In some examples, the first V-scissor structure and the second V-scissor structure can also be arranged with their hinge points facing each other and their openings facing away from each other.

[0087] In other examples, the scissor beam assembly can also be an X-shaped, zigzag-shaped, or multiple X-shaped stacks formed by the scissor-hinged connection of several connecting rods.

[0088] In some examples, the track assembly 10 may also consist of only one track body 11. In this case, the first crossbeam 211 may have its middle section attached to the track, so that the two end sections are suspended on both sides of the track body 110.

[0089] In some examples, the first crossbeam 211 is provided with a guide hole 211h, and the lead screw 223 is configured such that, regardless of the position of the second crossbeam 213, the height of the free end of the lead screw 223 extending in the second direction (i.e., the height extending upward along the vertical x-axis) exceeds the height of the guide hole 211h.

[0090] In some examples, one or more components of the first crossbeam 211, the second crossbeam 213, the first scissor beam group 212, and the second scissor beam group are structural components made of metal members with U-shaped cross sections to provide more convenient connection structures and more reliable support.

[0091] In some instances, when the first scissor beam assembly 212 and the second scissor beam assembly 214 are hinged to the first crossbeam and / or the second crossbeam, this is achieved using a pad 215 with a U-shaped cross-section, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the U-shaped cross-section pad 215 can be a structure that is pre-fixed to the bottom surface of the first crossbeam 211 or the top surface of the second crossbeam 213 by means of welding or other methods.

[0092] In some examples, to facilitate the installation of the pulley assembly, the first crossbeam 211 is provided with baffles 211m at both ends in the length extension direction for connecting with the pulley connecting plate 232 of the pulley assembly.

[0093] In some examples, the fixing part of the lifting device (e.g., the first crossbeam 211) is configured with a pulley assembly 230 for moving in a first direction on the first track 111 and the second track 112.

[0094] In some examples, the pulley assembly 230 includes a pulley 231 and a pulley connecting plate 232, the pulley connecting plate being used to form a fixed connection between the pulley 231 and the fixing part 20a of the lifting device; the outer circumference of the pulley 231 is tangent to the bearing sliding part 11b, and its rotation axis is perpendicular to the length extension direction of the track.

[0095] In some examples, the pulley assembly 230 includes twice the number of pulleys 231 as the track body. That is, the section of the lifting device 20 that contacts each track body is provided with two pulleys 231 and a pulley connecting plate 232 for fixing the two pulleys 231. The two pulleys 231 can share a pulley connecting plate 232. Pulley shaft holes are provided on the head sections of both ends of the pulley connecting plate 232 along the first direction (e.g., the horizontal x-axis direction). The pulleys 232 are installed through the pulley shaft holes. In this scheme, the axial plane of the two pulleys should be parallel to the bearing surface of the track body bearing sliding part 11b.

[0096] In some instances, the two pulleys 231 may also be connected to the fixed part 20a of the lifting device via a separate connector.

[0097] In some examples, the section where the fixed part of the lifting device contacts each track body can also be equipped with three or more pulleys. In this case, the multiple pulleys can be in one or more rows, as long as the axis plane is the same plane and the pulley radius is consistent.

[0098] In some examples, for designs with limiting portions 11a on the first track 111 and / or the second track 112, a limiting roller 241 is designed to better achieve the limiting function. The outer peripheral wall of the limiting roller 241 is tangent to the inner surface of the limiting portion 11a of the track body 11. The rotation axis of the limiting roller 241 is perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., along the horizontal x-axis) or parallel to the second direction (e.g., along the vertical z-axis). The limiting roller 241 is connected to the pulley assembly 230 through a limiting connector 242.

[0099] In some examples, the inner surface of the limiting part 11a of the track body 11 and the bearing surface of the bearing sliding part 11b are perpendicular to each other. In this case, the rotation axis of the limiting roller 241 and the rotation axis of the pulley 231 are usually also perpendicular to each other.

[0100] In other examples, the inner surface of the limiting part 11a of the track body 11 and the bearing surface of the bearing sliding part 11b may also be set at an obtuse angle or an acute angle, in which case the included angle between the rotation axis of the limiting roller 241 and the rotation axis of the pulley 231 is adapted to the corresponding obtuse angle and acute angle.

[0101] In some examples, the limiting connector 242 and the pulley connecting plate 232 are integrally formed irregularly shaped components, such as... Figure 9As shown, the irregularly shaped component has a T-shaped structure in top (bottom) view, an L-shaped structure in left (right) view, and a straight structure in front (rear) view. Two pulley shaft holes are pre-drilled on the section extending along the first direction (e.g., the horizontal x-axis) for installing pulleys. A limiting roller shaft hole is pre-drilled on the section extending along the third direction (e.g., the horizontal y-axis) for installing a limiting roller. The limiting roller shaft hole is located between the two pulley holes in the first direction. After the rescue tool is equipped with the limiting roller 241 and pulley 231, when the lifting device 20 moves on the track body 11, pulley 231 rolls along the load-bearing sliding part 11b of the track body 11 to provide movement assistance along the first direction for load transfer. The limiting roller 241 rolls along the limiting part 11a. This avoids direct contact and collision damage between the fixed part of the lifting device and the limiting part 11a, and also makes the sliding process smoother. By setting the pulley connecting plate and the limiting connector as a single component, the pulley assembly and the limiting roller assembly acting on a track body can be pre-assembled into a single pulley limiting connector component for use. During on-site installation, only one assembly is required, which can shorten the on-site installation time of rescue tools and improve rescue efficiency.

[0102] In some examples, the lifting device 20 includes two sets of telescopic frames 200, the distance between the two sets of telescopic frames 200 along a first direction (e.g., the horizontal x-axis direction) can be adjusted to accommodate different target object sizes.

[0103] In some examples, the two sets of telescopic frames 200 are independent mechanisms, and each telescopic frame 200 can be equipped with a drive mechanism 220. During rescue, two workers operate one drive mechanism to control one set of telescopic frames 200, and achieve the lifting and transfer of targets such as loads and disabled vehicles through cooperation. The distance between the two sets of telescopic frames can also be adjusted manually.

[0104] In another example, the two sets of telescopic frames can also be configured with separate drive mechanisms to control lifting, but a spacing adjustment mechanism for adjusting the spacing can be connected between the two sets of telescopic frames. For example, a pneumatic assembly, a spacing adjustment telescopic frame, or an adjustment bolt assembly can be connected between the two sets of telescopic frames.

[0105] In another example, the two sets of telescopic frames 200 can also be controlled by a single drive mechanism to lift and lower together, with the spacing adjusted by a spacing adjustment mechanism.

[0106] In some examples, the load-bearing assembly 30 includes a load-bearing plate 301 with a forkhole Ts structure adaptable to the vehicle, a second mounting assembly for connecting the load-bearing plate and the lifting device, and a third mounting assembly for connecting the load-bearing plate and the handling equipment.

[0107] In some instances, the second mounting assembly employs commonly used, easily detachable connection components such as bolt assemblies, pin connections, and spline connections. The load-bearing plate 301 is configured as a plate structure with a length greater than the length of the vehicle's upper surface and a width less than the length of the fork holes. Figure 8 As shown, the load-bearing plate 301 and the lifting part 20b of the lifting device (such as the second crossbeam 213) are provided with relevant structures that can be used with the second mounting assembly, such as pin holes, screw holes, through holes, spline connection holes, etc. During rescue, the load-bearing plate 301 is passed through the fork hole of the vehicle along its length direction, and then the load-bearing plate 301 and the second crossbeam 213 are connected together by the second mounting assembly to complete the fixation of the vehicle. Then, the lifting device is used to lift the vehicle to a certain height and then it is transferred to another place for unloading via the track body. After unloading, the lifting mechanism is sent back to its original position along the track body. After the third mounting assembly is used to fix the handling equipment that needs to be handled on the load-bearing plate, the second mounting assembly is used to fix the load-bearing plate and the second crossbeam 213 together to lift the handling equipment that has been handled.

[0108] In some examples, the load-bearing assembly 30 includes two load-bearing plates 301. During a rescue operation, the load must first be separated from the robot. To separate the load, the two load-bearing plates 301 pass through two parallel fork holes Ts on the carrier, positioning the carrier T on the middle section of the load-bearing plates 301 with both ends exposed. The lifting section of the telescopic frame 200 is lowered to a suitable position, and then the exposed sections of the load-bearing plates are connected to the lifting section 20b of the telescopic frame 200 using bolt assemblies (e.g., to the second crossbeam 213 of the telescopic frame). Manual operation retracts the telescopic frame upwards, thereby lifting the load-bearing carrier T and separating the load from the handling equipment.

[0109] In some examples, the third mounting component includes eye bolts, shackles, and slings, with the eye bolts configured to accommodate pre-drilled holes in the transport equipment, the shackles connected in series with the eye bolts, and the slings configured to pass through the shackles to secure the transport equipment to the load-bearing plate.

[0110] In some examples, the smallest component units for storage after disassembly and assembly of rescue equipment include: track body, load-bearing block, load-bearing plate, pulley-limiting connector, telescopic frame (which may or may not be separated from the drive mechanism), and various loose connecting components such as bolt assemblies.

[0111] In other examples, sometimes it is only necessary to separate the load from the disabled vehicle R1, and then use the rescue vehicle R2 to push R1 out before directly using the rescue machine R2 to carry the load to complete the work. In this case, the rescue tool only needs to lift the vehicle T without moving it. Based on this, the transport mechanism of this application can take another form, such as... Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the transport mechanism F includes a lifting device 40 and a load-bearing assembly 30, wherein the transport assembly 30 may employ the load-bearing plate 301 and connectors as described in the previous example. Specifically, the lifting device 40 has a lifting section 401 and a support section 402; the lifting device 40 is provided via a track body 11; the lifting section 401 is configured to carry the target object and generate movement relative to the support section 402 in a second direction (e.g., the vertical z-axis direction).

[0112] In some examples, the lifting device 40 is accomplished using a lifting screw device, such as... Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the track body 11 is positioned below the fork hole Ts of the vehicle via the load-bearing block 12. The load-bearing plate 301 passes through the fork hole Ts, allowing a portion of the load-bearing plate 301 to overlap the track body 11. A lifting screw assembly, serving as a lifting device 40, is installed between the track body 11 and the load-bearing plate 301, or between the track body 11 and the load-bearing block 12. By turning the lifting screw, the load-bearing plate 301 and the vehicle T mounted on it are lifted, thus separating the load and the faulty vehicle R1. In this type of solution, two track bodies 11 are typically required (the track body and lifting device located on the other side of the fork hole are not shown in the figure, but their overall structure is similar to the track body 11 shown in the figure) to complete the load separation work.

[0113] In some examples, the support part 402 of the lifting device is mounted on the load-bearing block, and the lifting part 401 is mounted on the track body 11, such as... Figure 12 As shown, in this scheme, the track body 11 and the load-bearing block 12 are connected by a lifting device 40. The exposed part of the load-bearing plate 301 after passing through the fork hole Ts of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the track body 11. For example, the track body and the load-bearing plate 301 can be detachably fixed together by components such as bolt assemblies. When lifting the load, the lifting part 401 of the lifting device 40 is adjusted, such as by turning the lifting screw, so that the track body 11 rises relative to the load-bearing block 12, thereby raising the load-bearing plate 301 and the vehicle T together, thus separating the load from the faulty vehicle R1.

[0114] In other examples, the support 402 of the lifting device is mounted on the track 11, and the lifting part 401 is connected to the load-bearing plate 301, such as... Figure 13 As shown, in this scheme, the track body 11 is fixed to the warehouse column M by the load-bearing block 12, and does not move during load separation. The exposed part of the load-bearing plate 301 after passing through the fork hole Ts of the vehicle is connected to the track body by the lifting device 40. During load separation, the lifting part 401 of the lifting device is adjusted to raise the load-bearing plate 301, thereby raising the vehicle T and separating the load from the faulty vehicle R1.

[0115] In some instances, considering the available operating space, the load-bearing block 12 may be omitted, and the track body 11 may be directly connected to the storage track H with a lifting device 40. Similar to the aforementioned scheme, the lifting device 40 may be placed between the track body 11 and the storage track H, or between the track body 11 and the load-bearing plate 301.

[0116] In some other examples, the lifting device 40 may not be in the form of the lifting screw shown in the figure, but may be replaced by a pneumatically or electromagnetically controlled lifting device.

[0117] The above detailed embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application, and the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings. The true scope of protection is indicated by the claims of this application. Those skilled in the art, upon considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein, will readily conceive of other embodiments of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made based on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A rescue kit, characterized in that, include: A track assembly (10) is configured to be installed via a warehouse column (M), the track assembly including a track body (11) whose length extends along a first direction; The transport mechanism (F) is configured to move the target object relative to the storage track (H) via the track body (11).

2. The rescue equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport mechanism (F) includes a lifting mechanism and a load-bearing component (30): The lifting mechanism is supported on the track body (11); The load-bearing component (30) is configured to load the target object onto the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is configured to carry the target object and generate movement relative to the storage track (H) in a second direction, which is a non-horizontal direction.

3. The rescue equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting device (20); The lifting device (20) is configured to lift the target object and carry it along the first direction on the track body (11).

4. The rescue equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting device (20) has a fixed part (20a) and a lifting part (20b). The fixing part (20a) is supported on the track body (11); The lifting unit (20b) is configured to carry the target object in a space where the vertical height is lower than the height of the track body (11) and generate relative movement of the fixed unit (20a) in a second direction, which is a non-horizontal direction.

5. Rescue tool according to claim 4, characterized in that The lifting device (20) includes a telescopic frame (200): The telescopic frame (200) has a first crossbeam (211), a second crossbeam (213), and a scissor beam assembly; The fixing part (20a) includes a first crossbeam (211) which is partially supported on the track body (11) and moves along a first direction on the track body; The lifting unit (20b) includes a second crossbeam (213) and a scissor beam assembly; The second crossbeam (213) is positioned at a horizontal height lower than that of the first crossbeam (211); The scissor beam assembly is connected between the first crossbeam (211) and the second crossbeam (213) in a cross-scissor hinge manner.

6. The rescue equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The scissor beam assembly includes a first scissor beam assembly (212) and a second scissor beam assembly (214); The first scissor beam assembly (212) includes a first upper inclined beam (212a) and a first lower inclined beam (212b), which are hinged to form a first V-shaped scissor structure; The second scissor beam assembly (214) includes a second upper inclined beam (214a) and a second lower inclined beam (214b) that are hinged together, and the second upper inclined beam (214a) and the second lower inclined beam (214b) are hinged together to form a second V-shaped scissor structure; The first scissor beam group (212) and the second scissor beam group (214) are arranged with the openings of the first V-shaped scissor structure and the second V-shaped scissor structure facing each other.

7. The rescue equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic frame is equipped with a drive mechanism (220): The drive mechanism (220) is configured to drive the second crossbeam (213) to move relative to the first crossbeam (211) in a second direction.

8. The rescue equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (220) includes a speed reducer (222); The reducer (222) is arranged through the first crossbeam (211), and the reducer (222) and the second crossbeam (213) are connected by a lead screw (223).

9. The rescue equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first crossbeam (211) is provided with a guide hole (211h). The free end of the lead screw (223) extends beyond the guide hole (211h) in a second direction.

10. The rescue equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting device (20) includes two sets of telescopic frames (200), which are configured to lift the target object together and carry the target object to move synchronously along the first direction on the track body (11); The distance between the two sets of telescopic frames (200) along the first direction is adjustable.

11. Rescue tool according to claim 2, characterized in that The load-bearing component (30) includes a load-bearing plate (301): The load-bearing plate (301) is configured to pass through the vehicle fork hole (Ts); The load-bearing plate (301) is configured to load the carrier (T) onto the lifting mechanism in a first manner and to load the transport equipment in a second manner.

12. Rescue tool according to any of claims 4-10, characterized in that The fixing part (20a) of the lifting device is provided with a pulley assembly (230): The pulley assembly (230) includes a pulley (231) supported on the track body (11); The axis of rotation of the pulley (231) is perpendicular to the first direction in which the track body (11) extends.

13. Rescue tool according to claim 12, characterized in that The track body has a strip section with an L-shaped cross-section: The strip segment has a limiting portion (11a) extending along a first plane and a bearing sliding portion (11b) extending along a second plane, wherein the first plane is a non-horizontal plane; A limit mechanism (240) is provided on the pulley assembly (230); The limiting mechanism (240) is configured to separate the pulley (231) from the limiting part (11a) of the track body.

14. Rescue tool according to claim 13, characterized in that The limiting mechanism (240) includes a limiting roller (241): The limiting roller (241) is arranged such that its outer peripheral wall is tangent to the inner surface of the limiting part (11a) of the track body; The rotation axis of the limiting roller (241) is perpendicular to the first direction.

15. The rescue equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The pulley assembly (230) is provided with two pulleys (231), and the limiting roller (241) is arranged between the two pulleys (231) in a first direction.

16. Rescue tool according to any of claims 2-11, characterized in that The track assembly (10) includes a load-bearing block (12) having a belly (121) and wings (122): The abdomen (121) is mounted on the column; The wing (122) is supported on the upper surface of the abdomen (121) by its lower bottom surface; The track body (11) is supported on the bearing surface of the wing (122) of the load-bearing block; The track body (11) is installed by two or more load-bearing blocks (12).

17. The rescue equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The track body (11) includes a first track (111) and a second track (112); The first track (111) and the second track (112) are respectively configured on the columns (M) on both sides of the cargo channel or alleyway through multiple load-bearing blocks (12); The lifting mechanism is arranged together by the first track (111) and the second track (112).

18. A rescue tooling according to claim 17, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting device (40), which has a lifting part (401) and a supporting part (402). The lifting device (40) is installed via the track body (11); The lifting section (401) is configured to carry the target object and generate movement relative to the support section (402) in a second direction.

19. A rescue tooling according to claim 18, characterized in that, The support part (402) of the lifting device (40) is set on the load-bearing block (12). The lifting part (401) of the lifting device (40) is mounted on the track body (11).

20. A rescue tooling according to claim 18, characterized in that, The support part (402) of the lifting device (40) is mounted on the track body (11). The lifting part (401) of the lifting device (40) is mounted on the bearing assembly (30).

21. A warehousing system characterized by, Includes storage space, handling equipment, vehicles, and rescue equipment as described in any one of claims 1-20: The storage space is configured with multiple storage locations, each of which is configured to accommodate a vehicle, and the multiple storage locations include dedicated storage locations. The vehicle includes a second vehicle that carries the disassembled parts of the rescue equipment and is stored in a dedicated storage location. The transport equipment is configured to carry a vehicle and to respond to a rescue command to enter a designated storage location to receive a second vehicle carrying rescue tooling components, and to transport the second vehicle to the designated location.

22. The warehousing system of claim 21, wherein, The handling equipment is also configured to respond to a return command and send the second vehicle back to the designated storage location.

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