Buffering station

Abstract

The embodiment of the application provides a kind of buffer workstation, belong to warehouse logistics technical field.The buffer workstation includes: frame body, workbench is provided on frame body, workbench has oppositely arranged first side and second side, workbench is used to move between first side and second side Supply box;Height monitoring component, height monitoring component is arranged on frame body, and height monitoring component is located above workbench along the height direction of frame body, and is close to first side, the detection light of height monitoring component is perpendicular to the height direction of frame body;Height monitoring component is configured to, when determining the height of material box or goods in material box exceeds preset height, send overheight reminder.The buffer workstation provided in the application sets height monitoring component, the setting position is compact and centralized, reduces the possibility of collision, and avoids forming blind area, so that the buffer workstation is more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of warehousing and logistics technology, and in particular to a cache workstation. Background Technology

[0002] The warehousing system includes buffer workstations for handling the inbound and outbound processes of goods in bins, as well as for sorting, inventory management, and other related tasks.

[0003] In existing technology, the rack of a buffer workstation has a workbench for placing bins, and is equipped with height detection components to detect whether the bins or the goods inside them exceed a preset height, preventing the bins and their contents from colliding with the rack or workstation. Multiple sets of height detection components are arranged diagonally above the workbench on the rack, so that the detection beams of each set are tilted relative to the length, width, and height of the workbench. This diagonal arrangement provides eight dispersed detection points and four tilt directions for the detection beams. However, since the detection beams of each set are tilted, blind spots always exist along the height of the workbench, making it difficult to avoid missed detections. Furthermore, the dispersed placement of each set of height detection points on the workbench makes them susceptible to damage from impacts.

[0004] This makes it inconvenient to use existing cache workstations. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a cache workstation to solve the problem of inconvenience in using existing cache workstations.

[0006] This application provides a cache workstation, including:

[0007] The frame has a workbench with a first side and a second side that are arranged opposite to each other. The workbench is used to move the feeding box between the first side and the second side.

[0008] The height monitoring component is installed on the frame and is located above the workbench along the height direction of the frame, close to the first side. The detection light of the height monitoring component is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame.

[0009] The height monitoring component is configured to send an overheight alert when it determines that the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin exceeds a preset height.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes a height monitoring component comprising a detection element for detecting the height of a bin or goods inside the bin.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has a detection component that is slidably mounted on the frame along the height direction of the frame.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has a slide groove on the frame, the slide groove extends along the height direction of the frame, a slider is slidably disposed in the slide groove, and a detection component is disposed on the slider.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has a plurality of mounting holes spaced apart along the height direction of the frame, and the detection component is connected to the mounting hole accordingly.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes a height monitoring component that further includes an alerting device. The alerting device is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the detection device. The alerting device is used to send an over-height alert when the detection device determines that the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin exceeds a preset height.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a rotating assembly, which is at least partially rotatably mounted on the frame to form a workbench;

[0016] The rotating assembly is configured to rotate under the drive of the hopper, so that the hopper can move between a first side and a second side.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a bin detection component. The bin detection component is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the height monitoring component to detect whether a bin is placed on the workbench.

[0018] The height monitoring component is also configured to detect the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin when the bin detection component determines that a bin is placed on the worktable.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a control switch, which is electrically connected to at least one of the bin detection component and the height monitoring component to control the operation or shutdown of the corresponding bin detection component or height monitoring component.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a guide component, which is arranged on opposite sides of the worktable along the interval direction between the first side and the second side to guide the movement of the material box.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes a guiding component comprising:

[0022] Guide seats, at least two guide seats are provided, and at least two guide seats are provided on the frame and located on opposite sides of the worktable;

[0023] The guide is provided with at least two guides, which are respectively arranged opposite each other on opposite sides of the worktable and connected to the guide seat. The guides extend along the interval direction of the first side and the second side to guide the movement of the material box.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has two guide parts that are arranged opposite to each other bent toward the side that is far apart from each other, so as to jointly form a guide opening.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes an adjusting member in the guiding component. The adjusting member is disposed between the guide seat and the guide member to bring the guide member and the guide seat closer to or further apart from each other.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes a frame comprising:

[0027] Support components support the worktable;

[0028] The mounting component is mounted on the support component, and the height monitoring component is mounted on the mounting component.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes the following supporting components:

[0030] The workbench is set on the support;

[0031] The support legs are provided, with at least four legs respectively located on the periphery of the support platform to support the platform.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has two opposing legs that extend along the height direction of the frame to form at least a partial mounting component.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a support leg, with the support leg and the support leg being arranged in a one-to-one correspondence and slidably connected so that the support leg moves up and down relative to the support leg along the height direction of the frame.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment further includes a shielding member on the frame. The shielding member is disposed on the support member and located below the workbench along the height direction of the frame to separate the first side and the second side.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment has a shielding member located on the side of the support member closer to the first side.

[0036] The buffer workstation provided in this application includes a frame and a height monitoring component. A workbench is mounted on the frame, having a first side and a second side facing each other. A material bin can be placed on the workbench and moved between the first and second sides. The height monitoring component is mounted on the frame and located above the workbench, relatively close to the first side of the workbench. This ensures that the detection light beam of the height monitoring component is positioned above the workbench and perpendicular to the height direction of the frame, allowing for comprehensive height detection along the height direction of the workbench. When the height of any part of the material bin or the goods within it exceeds the preset height of the detection light beam, the beam is triggered to detect in real time whether the top of the material bin exceeds the preset height during transport, and to provide timely alerts when the material bin exceeds the preset height. Compared to existing buffer workstations that have multiple sets of ultra-high detection components arranged diagonally in the space above the workbench, causing the detection lines to be tilted, the buffer workstation provided in this application embodiment only sets a height monitoring component above the workbench near the first side, and makes the detection line of the height monitoring component perpendicular to the height direction of the frame, avoiding the formation of detection blind spots, improving the reliability of detection, and setting the component far away from the second side, making it more compact and concentrated, reducing the possibility of collisions between the material bin, robot or operator and the height monitoring component, making the buffer workstation more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the isometric structure of the cache workstation provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cache workstation from another perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the cache workstation provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 4 A side view of the cache workstation provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 5 A top view of the cache workstation provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the mid-frame structure;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the guide component.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0046] 100 - Frame; 101 - First side; 102 - Second side; 110 - Support component; 111 - Support platform; 112 - Support leg; 113 - Support foot; 120 - Mounting component; 130 - Covering component;

[0047] 200 - Rotating assembly; 210 - Rotating component;

[0048] 300 - High-altitude monitoring component; 310 - Detection component; 320 - Alert component;

[0049] 400-Bag Inspection Components;

[0050] 500 - Control switch;

[0051] 600 - Guide assembly; 610 - Guide seat; 620 - Guide component; 630 - Adjustment component.

[0052] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0054] In existing technology, the frame of a buffer workstation has a workbench for placing bins, and an overheight detection component is installed to detect whether the bins or the goods inside them exceed a preset height, preventing the bins and their contents from colliding with the shelf or workstation. The overheight detection component is typically positioned in the space above the workbench, diagonally along opposite sides of the workbench, so that the detection light beam of the overheight detection component is tilted relative to the length, width, and height of the workbench. For example, a set of overheight detection components can be positioned on the workbench at "lower left front - upper right rear," "upper left front - lower right rear," "upper left rear - lower right front," or "lower left rear - upper right front," giving the overheight detection component a total of eight dispersed, settable points, four of the above-mentioned configurations, and corresponding to four tilted detection light beam directions.

[0055] However, due to the diagonally arranged height detection components, the detection rays are tilted relative to the length, width, and height of the worktable. This results in varying distances between different segments of the detection ray and the worktable, creating a blind spot in the height direction. If the excess height of a hopper or its contents is misaligned with the detection ray, it may not be detected in time. Therefore, multiple sets of height detection components with different tilt directions can be installed, allowing the detection rays to intersect and increasing the coverage area to reduce blind spots. However, as the number of height detection components increases, they become scattered across multiple locations around the worktable. During operation, personnel, hoppers, or robots may bump into or damage any of the components. Furthermore, blind spots still exist in the height direction of the worktable, making it difficult to completely eliminate missed detections.

[0056] As a result, the cache workstation is inconvenient to use because the detection points are scattered and easily bumped, and there are always blind spots in the detection.

[0057] To overcome the deficiencies in the prior art, this application provides a buffer workstation, which includes a frame and a height monitoring component. A workbench is mounted on the frame, having a first side and a second side facing each other. A material bin can be placed on the workbench and moved between the first and second sides. The height monitoring component is mounted on the frame and located above the workbench, relatively close to the first side of the workbench. This ensures that the detection light beam of the height monitoring component is positioned above the workbench and perpendicular to the height direction of the frame, allowing for comprehensive height detection along the height direction of the workbench. When the height of any part of the material bin or the goods within it exceeds the preset height of the detection light beam, the beam is triggered to detect in real time whether the top of the material bin exceeds the preset height during transport, and to provide timely alerts when the material bin exceeds the preset height. Compared to existing buffer workstations that have multiple sets of height detection components arranged diagonally above the workbench, causing the detection lines to be tilted, the buffer workstation provided in this application embodiment only has a height monitoring component located above the workbench near the first side. The detection lines of the height monitoring component are perpendicular to the height direction of the frame, avoiding the formation of blind spots and improving the reliability of detection. Furthermore, the component is located far from the second side, making it more compact and concentrated, reducing the possibility of collisions between the material bin, robot, or operator and the height monitoring component, making the buffer workstation more convenient to use.

[0058] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the present invention.

[0059] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, the cache workstation provided in this application embodiment includes:

[0060] The frame 100 is equipped with a workbench, which has a first side 101 and a second side 102 that are arranged opposite to each other. The workbench is used for the feeding box to move between the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0061] A height monitoring component 300 is installed on the frame 100 and is located above the workbench along the height direction of the frame 100 and close to the first side 101. The detection light of the height monitoring component 300 is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 100.

[0062] The height monitoring component 300 is configured to send an overheight alert when it determines that the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin exceeds a preset height.

[0063] A workbench is provided on the frame 100 to provide support for the workbench and ensure that the material box can move stably on the workbench. The workbench has a first side 101 and a second side 102, which are located on opposite sides in the length direction or opposite sides in the width direction of the workbench, depending on the direction of movement of the material box on the workbench and the setting direction of the buffer workstation. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0064] Personnel, robots, and other warehousing equipment can sort and organize the bins and goods inside them on the workbench from either the first side 101 or the second side 102, or perform bin picking and placing operations. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0065] The height monitoring component 300 is mounted on the frame and located above the workbench. The detection light beam of the height monitoring component 300 is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 100, meaning it is parallel to the plane of the workbench. Furthermore, the detection light beam extends from one side of the workbench (e.g., along the width of the workbench) to the other side, effectively "intercepting" the movement path of the material box between the first side 101 and the second side 102, thus enabling comprehensive height detection of the entire workbench. When the material box moves between the first side 101 and the second side 102 of the workbench, as long as the top of the material box or the goods inside it exceeds the preset height of the height monitoring component 300, regardless of its location on the workbench, it can be detected by the height monitoring component 300. This reduces blind spots and prevents items exceeding height limits from going undetected.

[0066] Furthermore, the height monitoring components 300 are located on the first side 101 of the workbench, making their placement relatively concentrated. This reduces interference with other parts of the workbench, especially personnel, robots, or other warehousing equipment on the second side 102, lowering the probability of safety accidents caused by collisions with the height monitoring components 300 and ensuring personnel safety and normal equipment operation. The concentrated placement of the height monitoring components 300 also makes the workbench's spatial layout more rational, providing more space on the second side 102 for personnel and equipment movement, thus facilitating more efficient use of warehousing space and improving the overall operational efficiency of the warehousing system.

[0067] Therefore, the buffer workstation provided in this application embodiment includes a frame 100 and a height monitoring component 300. A workbench is mounted on the frame 100, having a first side 101 and a second side 102 facing each other. A material bin can be placed on the workbench and moved between the first side 101 and the second side 102. The height monitoring component 300 is mounted on the frame 100 and located above the workbench, relatively close to the first side 101 of the workbench. This ensures that the detection light beam of the height monitoring component 300 is positioned above the workbench and perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 100, allowing for comprehensive height detection along the height direction of the workbench. When the height of any part of the material bin or the goods inside the bin exceeds the preset height of the detection light beam, the detection light beam can be triggered to detect in real time whether the height of the top of the material bin exceeds the preset height during transport, and to provide timely alerts when the material bin exceeds the preset height. Compared to existing buffer workstations that have multiple sets of ultra-high detection components arranged diagonally in the space above the workbench, causing the detection line to be tilted, the buffer workstation provided in this application embodiment only sets a height monitoring component 300 above the workbench near the first side 101, and makes the detection line of the height monitoring component 300 perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 100, avoiding the formation of detection blind spots, improving the reliability of detection, and setting the position far away from the second side 102, which is more compact and concentrated, and reduces the possibility of collision between the material box, robot or operator and the height monitoring component 300, making the buffer workstation more convenient to use.

[0068] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the height monitoring component 300 includes a detection element 310, which is used to detect the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin.

[0069] By setting up the detection component 310, the height of the moving bins and their contents on the workbench can be detected in real time. This allows personnel or robots to handle bins and goods that exceed the preset height, preventing collisions between bins and goods and overhead shelves, other equipment, or obstacles during subsequent handling and storage, thus protecting the safety of bins, goods, equipment, and personnel.

[0070] The detection component 310 is slidably mounted on the frame 100 along the height direction of the frame 100.

[0071] It is understandable that by setting the detection element 310 to be able to slide along the height direction of the frame 100, the position of the detection element 310 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual height of the bins and goods, as well as the preset height that needs to be restricted. This allows the detection element 310 to accurately detect bins or goods of different heights, improving the versatility and applicability of the height monitoring component 300 and making it easier to meet the height restriction requirements under different working conditions.

[0072] In practice, a sliding groove is provided on the frame 100, the sliding groove extends along the height direction of the frame 100, a slider is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the detection piece 310 is installed on the slider.

[0073] Alternatively, multiple mounting holes are sequentially spaced along the height direction of the frame 100, and the detection component 310 is connected to the mounting holes accordingly.

[0074] It is understandable that the detection component 310 can achieve continuous height adjustment by sliding within a groove extending along the height direction of the frame 100 via a slider. This allows the detection component 310 to be precisely positioned at any desired height according to the specific height of different bins or goods, thus meeting diverse detection needs.

[0075] Furthermore, the sliding block structure makes the adjustment process of the detection component 310 smoother and more convenient to operate.

[0076] Multiple mounting holes are spaced apart along the height direction on the frame 100, allowing the detection element 310 to connect to corresponding mounting holes. Since each mounting hole represents a fixed height position, the accuracy and stability of the height of the detection element 310 after installation are ensured, thus preventing height deviation during use and guaranteeing the reliability of the detection results. Compared to a sliding block connection method, although the adjustment process is relatively more complex, it makes the overall height monitoring component 300 more stable and durable.

[0077] Furthermore, scales or height markings are provided on the frame 100 along the height direction of the frame 100.

[0078] When the height of the test piece 310 needs to be adjusted, the scale or level mark can provide the operator with a precise reference, avoid adjustment errors, and improve the accuracy of height adjustment.

[0079] Meanwhile, by using scales or equal height markings, the consistency of the height setting of the detection component 310 can be ensured, thereby ensuring that the detection baseline of the detection component 310 is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 100, making its height detection of the material box and its goods more accurate and reliable, and reducing detection blind spots.

[0080] In specific implementation, the detection element 310 includes at least one of a through-beam photoelectric sensor and a reflective photoelectric sensor.

[0081] For through-beam and reflective photoelectric sensors, the transmitter can be placed on one side of the frame 100 along the direction from the first side 101 to the second side 102, and the receiver or reflector can be placed on the other side, with the height of the receiver consistent with that of the transmitter, thereby forming a detection ray perpendicular to the height of the frame 100 on the moving path of the hopper.

[0082] By using photoelectric sensors, the height detection of the hopper can be made more accurate and sensitive, ensuring the reliability and stability of height detection and reducing production accidents and losses caused by detection errors.

[0083] Furthermore, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the height monitoring component 300 also includes an alerting element 320, which is mounted on the frame 100 and electrically connected to the detection element 310. The alerting element 320 is used to send an over-height alert when the detection element 310 determines that the height of the bin or the goods in the bin exceeds the preset height.

[0084] Therefore, if the height of the bin or goods exceeds the preset height during operation, the reminder device 320 can issue an over-height warning in a timely manner, allowing operators to promptly identify the problem and take measures, such as adjusting the way the goods are stacked or replacing the appropriate handling equipment, thereby avoiding collision accidents and ensuring the safety of operators and equipment.

[0085] In specific implementation, the reminder device 320 includes at least one of an audio reminder device 320 and a light reminder device 320;

[0086] Alternatively, the reminder device 320 can be used to communicate with the robot to send an over-height reminder to the robot.

[0087] Setting up either a sound alert 320 or a light alert 320, or both, can promptly and quickly draw the operator's attention in a noisy working environment, ensuring their safety.

[0088] The reminder device 320 can communicate with the robot, or it can communicate with the scheduling system, which in turn communicates with the robot. This allows the robot to automatically adjust its tasks based on the received high-altitude reminder information, enabling real-time data transmission and feedback to improve the overall coordination and efficiency of the operation.

[0089] For example, in this embodiment, the reminder 320 is set as a tri-color light and located in the middle above the workbench.

[0090] Furthermore, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the cache workstation also includes a rotating assembly 200, which is at least partially rotatably mounted on the frame 100 to form a worktable;

[0091] The rotating assembly 200 is configured to rotate under the drive of the hopper, so that the hopper can move between the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0092] It is understandable that by setting up a rotating component 200 to form a worktable, the rotating component 200 is rotated under the drive of the material box, thereby allowing the material box to move between the first side 101 and the second side 102. The rotating component 200 can only rotate in the direction of an external force and has no active drive device of its own. This design ensures a simple and compact structure for the buffer workstation, low cost, and also allows the material box to move more easily and conveniently between the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0093] Furthermore, with this design, if a person accidentally gets their fingers or clothing caught in the rotating component 200, since the rotating component 200 does not have an active drive device and lacks driving force, the person can easily pull their fingers or clothing out directly, avoiding serious injury.

[0094] In specific implementation, the portion of the rotating component 200 near the first side 101 can be set lower than the portion near the second side 102, or the portion near the second side 102 can be set lower than the portion near the first side 101, so that the hopper can move towards the lower side of the rotating component 200 under the action of gravity.

[0095] Among them, reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating assembly 200 includes a plurality of rotating parts 210, which are spaced apart on the frame 100.

[0096] Multiple rotating components 210 are spaced apart to provide continuous multi-point support for the material box. When the material box moves under the drive of the rotating component 200, its weight can be distributed to each rotating component 210, avoiding excessive force on a single point, and ensuring that there are support points at different positions on the bottom of the material box. This effectively reduces the shaking and tilting of the material box during movement, allowing the material box to move more smoothly between the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0097] In specific implementation, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotating component 210 can be a rotating roller, the rotation axis of which is perpendicular to the spacing direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102, and the spacing direction of two adjacent rotating rollers is parallel to the spacing direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0098] The rotation axis of the rotating roller is perpendicular to the interval direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102, so that the material box can move in a straight line along the direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102 under the drive of the rotating roller, reducing the path deviation and unnecessary turning during the movement of the material box, improving the efficiency of the material box transfer between the first side 101 and the second side 102, and making the material flow more direct and efficient.

[0099] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the rotating member 210 may be a flow strip, the extension direction of which is parallel to the spacing direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102, and the spacing direction of two adjacent flow strips is perpendicular to the spacing direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0100] The flow strip extends parallel to the spacing between the first side 101 and the second side 102, allowing the hopper to slide naturally and smoothly along the flow strip. The smooth surface of the flow strip effectively reduces friction between the hopper and the rotating component 210, enabling the hopper to move quickly from the first side 101 to the second side 102 along the flow strip using its own weight or a slight external force, thus increasing the material flow rate.

[0101] Alternatively, the rotating component 210 can be a ball bearing, with each ball bearing arranged in a dot matrix pattern, and the spacing direction between two adjacent balls being perpendicular or parallel to the spacing direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0102] The ball bearings can rotate flexibly in all directions, and their dot-matrix distribution allows the hopper to move and turn in multiple directions when in contact with the ball bearings. Because the spacing between adjacent ball bearings is perpendicular and parallel to the spacing between the first side 101 and the second side 102, the hopper can not only move linearly along the directions of the first side 101 and the second side 102, but also perform fine-tuning and turning operations when necessary to adapt to complex material handling requirements, thus enhancing the flexibility of the hopper's movement.

[0103] Furthermore, in some embodiments, reference is made to... Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the cache workstation also includes a bin detection component 400, which is mounted on the frame 100 and electrically connected to the height monitoring component 300 to detect whether a bin is placed on the worktable.

[0104] The height monitoring component 300 is also configured to detect the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin when the bin detection component 400 determines that a bin is placed on the worktable.

[0105] The bin detection component 400 can automatically determine whether there is a bin on the worktable. Once a bin is detected, it sends a signal to the height monitoring component 300, triggering the height monitoring component 300 to detect the height of the bin or the goods inside it. This automation eliminates the need for manual intervention, improving work efficiency. Furthermore, this setup avoids ineffective height detection when no bin is present, reducing waste of system resources and enhancing the targeting and accuracy of the detection.

[0106] In practice, the bin detection component 400 can be set around the workbench so that the bin detection component 400 can detect more promptly whether a bin is placed on the workbench.

[0107] The material box detection component 400 consists of at least one photoelectric sensor disposed on opposite sides of the workbench;

[0108] Alternatively, the hopper detection component 400 is a pressure sensor mounted on the worktable.

[0109] When the bin detection component 400 is a photoelectric sensor, two sets can be set at intervals on opposite sides of the workbench from the first side 101 to the second side 102. This makes the bin detection component 400 respond faster, detect the presence of the bin in time, obtain information on the bin placement in time, and quickly trigger the height monitoring component 300, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire workflow.

[0110] The pressure sensor can be installed at the bottom or inside of the workbench to detect the pressure exerted by the hopper on the workbench. By detecting the pressure change caused by the hopper being placed on the workbench, the presence of the hopper can be determined. It can directly reflect the weight information of the hopper and the goods inside. In addition to detecting the presence of the hopper, it can also provide weight data for subsequent material management.

[0111] In addition, refer to Figures 1 to 5As shown, the buffer workstation also includes a control switch 500, which is electrically connected to at least one of the bin detection component 400 and the height monitoring component 300 to control the corresponding bin detection component 400 or height monitoring component 300 to operate or stop operating.

[0112] By setting the control switch 500 to electrically connect the bin detection component 400 and the height monitoring component 300, the operation of the corresponding components can be stopped by the control switch 500 when bin detection or height detection is not required, and can be restarted when needed, thereby reducing energy consumption and operating costs.

[0113] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 ,as well as Figure 7 As shown, the buffer workstation also includes a guide assembly 600, which is arranged on opposite sides of the worktable along the interval direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102 to guide the movement of the hopper.

[0114] The guide components 600 are spaced apart on opposite sides of the worktable, providing a clear path for the movement of the material box and restricting its movement to between the guide components 600. This ensures that the material box can only move between the first side 101 and the second side 102, reducing the possibility of the material box deviating during movement and improving work efficiency and operational accuracy.

[0115] Among them, reference Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the guide assembly 600 includes:

[0116] Guide seat 610, at least two guide seats 610 are provided, at least two guide seats 610 are provided on the frame 100 and located on opposite sides of the worktable;

[0117] Guide members 620, at least two guide members 620 are provided, the at least two guide members 620 are respectively arranged opposite each other on opposite sides of the worktable and connected to the guide seat 610. The guide members 620 extend along the interval direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102 to guide the movement of the material box.

[0118] At least two guide seats 610 are set on the frame 100 and located on opposite sides of the worktable, providing a stable support base for the entire guide assembly 600 and effectively transmitting the force borne by the guide member 620 to the frame 100, ensuring that the guide assembly 600 will not shake or shift during the movement of the material box, thus guaranteeing the stability and accuracy of the material box movement.

[0119] The guide member 620 extends along the interval direction of the first side 101 and the second side 102, and is connected to the side of the guide seat 610 facing the center of the worktable, providing a precise movement path for the hopper. During the movement of the hopper, the guide members 620 on both sides can constrain and guide it, ensuring that the hopper always moves in a predetermined direction, effectively reducing the offset and shaking of the hopper, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of the hopper movement.

[0120] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the two guide members 620, which are arranged opposite each other, are bent toward the side that is far away from each other, so as to jointly form a guide opening.

[0121] The two parts of the guide 620 near the first side 101 and the second side 102 bend away from the worktable to form a guide opening. The guide opening expands the entry range of the hopper into the buffer workstation, so that the hopper can enter the worktable more easily when it is moved to the vicinity of the buffer workstation. This reduces the accuracy requirements for hopper placement, increases the success rate of hopper entering the buffer workstation, and reduces operation failures or jams caused by inaccurate hopper position.

[0122] Furthermore, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the guide assembly 600 also includes an adjusting member 630, which is disposed between the guide seat 610 and the guide member 620 to bring the guide member 620 and the guide seat 610 closer to or further apart from each other.

[0123] Adjusting the distance between guide 620 and guide seat 610 via adjustment component 630 changes the spacing between the two guide components 620, thereby adapting to the movement requirements of hoppers of different widths. This ensures that the hopper can move accurately and stably between the two guide components 620, improving the positioning accuracy of the hopper in the buffer workstation and reducing problems such as hopper collisions and jamming caused by inaccurate guidance.

[0124] In specific implementation, the adjusting element 630 can be a shim or block set between the guide element 620 and the guide seat 610. By increasing or decreasing the number of shims or blocks, the distance between the two guide elements 620 can be adjusted. Alternatively, the adjusting element 630 can be a screw, rack, etc. between the guide seat 610 and the guide element 620. By adjusting the relative position of the guide element 620 and the screw or rack, the distance between the guide elements 620 can be adjusted.

[0125] Furthermore, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the frame 100 includes:

[0126] Support component 110 supports the worktable;

[0127] Mounting component 120 is mounted on support component 110, and height monitoring component 300 is mounted on mounting component 120.

[0128] The support component 110 provides stable support for the worktable to bear the weight of the worktable itself and the weight of the material box placed on the worktable, ensuring that the worktable will not shake or tilt during operation.

[0129] Mounting component 120 is mounted on support component 110, thereby facilitating the provision of a suitable mounting position for height monitoring component 300 by setting the position of mounting component 120, so that height monitoring component 300 can be stably maintained above the workbench.

[0130] Among them, reference Figure 4 As shown, the mounting component 120 is located on the side of the support component 110 near the first side 101.

[0131] Therefore, after the height monitoring component 300 is installed on the mounting component 120, it is easier to position the height monitoring component 300 on the first side 101 of the workbench, thereby reducing the detection blind spot of the height monitoring component 300.

[0132] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6 As shown, the support member 110 includes:

[0133] Support 111, the workbench is set on support 111;

[0134] Support legs 112, at least four support legs 112 are provided, and at least four support legs 112 are respectively provided on the periphery of the support platform 111 to support the support platform 111.

[0135] Multiple support legs 112 are respectively arranged around the support platform 111, which can evenly distribute the weight of the workbench and the material bins and other items placed on the workbench onto each support leg 112, reducing the possibility of the workbench tilting or deforming due to uneven force, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire buffer workstation.

[0136] Among them, reference Figure 4 As shown, two opposing legs 112 extend along the height direction of the frame 100 to form at least a portion of the mounting member 120.

[0137] Extending the two legs 112 on the first side 101 near the workbench to form mounting parts 120 makes the frame 100 as a whole resemble a chair, avoiding the need for additional independent mounting structures, making the frame 100 structure more compact, and reducing the number of parts to simplify the structure of the frame 100.

[0138] In addition, refer to Figure 6As shown, the support member 110 also includes a support leg 113, which is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the support leg 112. The support leg 113 and the support leg 112 are slidably connected so that the support leg 112 moves up and down relative to the support leg 113 along the height direction of the frame 100.

[0139] By adjusting the height of the outriggers 112, the height of the worktable can be easily changed to meet the ergonomic needs of the operator, thereby improving operating comfort and efficiency.

[0140] In practice, the support leg 112 and the foot 113 can be slidably connected by bolts extending along the direction of the support leg 112, allowing the support leg 112 and the foot 113 to slide relative to each other up and down. For example, the maximum sliding value between the support leg 112 and the foot 113 can be set to 200mm, so that the worktable with an initial height of 450mm can be raised and lowered within the range of 450mm to 650mm.

[0141] Furthermore, in cases where the surface on which some cache workstations are placed is uneven, the worktable can be leveled by adjusting the height of the support legs 113, thus ensuring the stability of the worktable.

[0142] In addition, refer to Figures 1 to 3 ,as well as Figure 5 As shown, the frame 100 also includes a shield 130, which is disposed on the support 110 and located below the workbench along the height direction of the frame 100 to separate the first side 101 and the second side 102.

[0143] By setting up a shielding net as a shielding component 130, the opposite sides of the cache workstation can be separated, avoiding mutual interference between personnel or robots on the first side 101 and the second side 102 of the cache workstation, and reducing the probability of safety accidents such as electric shock and pinching.

[0144] Meanwhile, the shielding member 130 is located on the side of the support member 110 closest to the first side 101.

[0145] This makes the functional area division between the first side 101 and the second side 102 clearer, facilitating targeted management and maintenance of different areas. For example, the first side 101 can be specifically used to place robots or certain specific equipment, while the second side 102 can be used for personnel operation; this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0146] The ultra-high detection component should be noted that terms such as "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, when describing a specific feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with embodiments, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0147] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0148] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this application should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on something” but also “on something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0149] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90° or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0150] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cache workstation, characterized in that, include: A frame, on which a workbench is provided, the workbench having a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, the workbench being used for the feeding box to move between the first side and the second side; A height monitoring component is provided, which is mounted on the frame and positioned above the workbench and close to the first side along the height direction of the frame. The detection light of the height monitoring component is perpendicular to the height direction of the frame. The height monitoring component is configured to send an overheight alert when it determines that the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin exceeds a preset height.

2. The cache workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height monitoring component includes a detection element for detecting the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin.

3. The cache workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection component is slidably mounted on the frame along the height direction of the frame.

4. The cache workstation according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a sliding groove that extends along the height of the frame. A slider is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the detection element is disposed on the slider.

5. The cache workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple mounting holes are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the frame, and the detection element is connected to the mounting holes accordingly.

6. The cache workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height monitoring component also includes an alerting device, which is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the detection device. The alerting device is used to send the over-height alert when the detection device determines that the height of the bin or the goods in the bin exceeds the preset height.

7. The cache workstation according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating assembly, which is at least partially rotatably mounted on the frame to form the worktable; The rotating assembly is configured to rotate under the drive of the hopper, so that the hopper can move between the first side and the second side.

8. The cache workstation according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a bin detection component, which is mounted on the frame and electrically connected to the height monitoring component to detect whether the bin is placed on the workbench; The height monitoring component is also configured to detect the height of the bin or the goods inside the bin when the bin detection component determines that the bin is placed on the workbench.

9. The cache workstation according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a control switch, which is electrically connected to at least one of the bin detection component and the height monitoring component to control the operation or shutdown of the corresponding bin detection component or height monitoring component.

10. The cache workstation according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, It also includes a guide assembly disposed on opposite sides of the worktable along a spaced direction between the first side and the second side to guide the movement of the hopper.

11. The cache workstation according to claim 10, characterized in that, The guiding component includes: Guide seats, at least two of which are provided on the frame and located on opposite sides of the workbench; The guide members are provided in at least two, and the at least two guide members are respectively disposed opposite to each other on opposite sides of the worktable and connected to the guide seat. The guide members extend along the interval direction between the first side and the second side to guide the movement of the material box.

12. The cache workstation according to claim 11, characterized in that, The two guide sections, which are positioned opposite each other, are bent toward the side that is far apart from each other, so as to jointly form a guide opening.

13. The cache workstation according to claim 11, characterized in that, The guide assembly further includes an adjusting member disposed between the guide seat and the guide member, so as to bring the guide member and the guide seat closer to or further apart from each other.

14. The cache workstation according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The frame includes: Support member, which supports the worktable; The mounting component is disposed on the support member, and the height monitoring component is disposed on the mounting component.

15. The cache workstation according to claim 14, characterized in that, The support member includes: A support, wherein the workbench is mounted on the support; The support legs are provided in at least four positions, and the at least four support legs are respectively arranged on the periphery of the support platform to support the support platform.

16. The cache workstation according to claim 15, characterized in that, The two opposing legs extend along the height direction of the frame to form at least part of the mounting element.

17. The cache workstation according to claim 15, characterized in that, The support also includes legs, which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the legs. The legs are slidably connected to the legs so that the legs can move up and down relative to the legs along the height direction of the frame.

18. The cache workstation according to claim 14, characterized in that, The frame also includes a shield, which is disposed on the support and located below the workbench along the height direction of the frame to separate the first side and the second side.

19. The cache workstation according to claim 18, characterized in that, The shielding member is located on the side of the support member closer to the first side.

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