Integrated intelligent warehouse rack

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of storage equipment, in particular to an integrated intelligent storage shelf which comprises a shelf main body and a storage unit. The shelf main body is composed of multiple layers of support frames, the storage unit comprises a bearing plate, a sliding assembly, a transmission mechanism and a positioning assembly, the bearing plate is horizontally moved through a driving module, and the sensor assembly and the control module are used to monitor the position and weight information of goods. The bottom of the bearing plate is provided with an antiskid pad, and the outer side wall of the support frame is provided with a reinforcing rib. The application can simplify the mechanical structure, reduce the manufacturing cost, improve the operation convenience, significantly improve the positioning accuracy of goods storage and taking, is suitable for various storage environments, and has high practicability and popularization value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of warehousing and logistics technology, specifically an integrated intelligent warehouse rack. Background Technology

[0002] In the warehousing and logistics sector, the storage efficiency and level of intelligence of racking systems are key indicators for evaluating their performance. Currently, some automated or semi-automated racking systems have emerged on the market, but these systems typically rely on complex mechanical structures and expensive electronic equipment, and have high requirements for the site environment. Furthermore, these racking systems may suffer from insufficient positioning accuracy and cumbersome operating procedures during goods storage and retrieval.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention patent (application number: 202110567890.1) discloses an "intelligent warehouse rack," whose specification states that it includes a rack body with several layers of storage units. Each storage unit is equipped with a slide rail, and a support plate is slidably connected to the slide rail. The support plate is connected to a drive motor via a transmission mechanism. A control module is located at the top of the rack body, and the control module is connected to a sensor assembly for automatic identification and adjustment of the goods' position. While this application can improve the efficiency of goods storage and retrieval, its mechanical structure is complex, its manufacturing cost is high, and its maintenance is difficult. The aforementioned patent demonstrates the limitations of existing technologies.

[0004] Therefore, we have made improvements to this and proposed an integrated intelligent warehouse racking system. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems of complex mechanical structure, high manufacturing cost and cumbersome operation process of existing warehouse racking systems, and at the same time improve the defects of insufficient positioning accuracy during the storage and retrieval of goods.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives and address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an integrated intelligent storage rack, comprising a rack body and storage units. The rack body consists of multiple horizontally arranged support frames, each with an adjustable storage unit. Each storage unit includes a support plate and a sliding assembly. The support plate is slidably connected to the support frame via the sliding assembly. The sliding assembly contains a transmission mechanism connected to a drive module for horizontal movement of the support plate. A control module is located at the top of the rack body and connected to a sensor assembly via a signal transmission line for detecting the position information of goods and generating commands. A positioning assembly is located at the bottom of the support plate, working in conjunction with the sliding assembly to improve the positioning accuracy of the support plate during sliding.

[0007] The sliding assembly includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the support frame. The slider is nested within the slide rail and slidably connected to it. A mounting base is provided on the top of the slider, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the support plate by bolts. Both ends of the slide rail are provided with baffles, which are fixedly connected to the slide rail by welding to limit the sliding range of the slider. The slider has a ball groove inside, in which several rolling elements are embedded. These rolling elements contact the surface of the slide rail to reduce friction between the slider and the slide rail.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the transmission mechanism includes a rack and a gear. The rack is fixedly mounted on one side of the slide rail, and the gear is rotatably connected to the slider via a rotating shaft. The gear meshes with the rack to convert the power of the drive module into the linear motion of the slider. The drive module includes a motor and a reducer. The motor is connected to the input end of the reducer via a coupling, and the output end of the reducer is fixedly connected to the gear via a rotating shaft to provide power to the transmission mechanism.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the positioning component includes a positioning rod and an elastic element. One end of the positioning rod is rotatably connected to the support plate via a pin, and the other end is provided with a slot that matches a positioning hole on the slide rail for precise positioning of the support plate. The elastic element is a compression spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the support plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the positioning rod, for automatically pushing the positioning rod into the positioning hole when the support plate stops sliding.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the sensor assembly includes a photoelectric sensor and a pressure sensor. The photoelectric sensor is installed at both ends of the slide rail to detect whether the support plate has reached the designated position; the pressure sensor is installed on the upper surface of the support plate to detect the weight information of the goods. The control module includes a central processing unit and a signal receiver. The central processing unit receives the detection data from the photoelectric sensor and the pressure sensor through the signal receiver, and generates control commands according to a preset program to regulate the working state of the drive module.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the upper surface of the support plate is provided with an anti-slip pad, which is fixedly connected to the support plate by an adhesive method to prevent the goods from sliding during the movement of the support plate. The surface of the anti-slip pad is provided with a number of raised structures, which are arranged in a regular manner to increase the friction between the goods and the support plate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the outer wall of the support frame is provided with reinforcing ribs, which are fixedly connected to the support frame by bolts to enhance the overall strength of the rack body. The cross-sectional shape of the reinforcing rib is L-shaped, and the two sides of the L-shaped reinforcing rib are respectively attached to the top surface and side surface of the support frame to distribute the load borne by the rack body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] By incorporating sliding components and a transmission mechanism, smooth sliding of the support plate on the support frame is achieved, reducing frictional wear between mechanical parts and extending the service life of the racking system. The baffles at both ends of the slide rail effectively limit the sliding range of the slider, preventing the support plate from derailing due to excessive sliding. The rolling elements inside the slider further reduce sliding resistance and improve the operating efficiency of the support plate.

[0015] By incorporating a positioning component and utilizing the positioning rod's engagement with the positioning holes on the slide rail, the positioning accuracy of the support plate during sliding is significantly improved, solving the problem of inaccurate positioning during cargo storage and retrieval in existing technologies. The elastic element design ensures that the positioning rod can quickly respond to the support plate's stopping action, thereby achieving precise positioning.

[0016] By incorporating sensor components and control modules, real-time monitoring of cargo location and weight information is achieved, providing precise data support for cargo storage and retrieval. The combined use of photoelectric and pressure sensors not only enhances the intelligence of the shelving system but also simplifies operational processes and reduces the need for manual intervention.

[0017] By installing anti-slip mats on the support plate, the friction between the goods and the support plate is increased, preventing the goods from sliding or tipping over during movement and improving the safety of goods storage and retrieval. The raised structure on the surface of the anti-slip mats further enhances the anti-slip effect and is adaptable to goods of different shapes and materials.

[0018] By incorporating reinforcing ribs on the outer walls of the support frame, the overall strength of the racking structure is enhanced, enabling it to withstand greater loads and making it suitable for various storage environments. The L-shaped reinforcing rib design not only improves the stability of the racking structure but also optimizes material utilization efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0019] In summary, this utility model solves the problems of complex mechanical structure, high manufacturing cost, and cumbersome operation process of existing warehouse racking systems through reasonable mechanical structure design and intelligent function integration. At the same time, it improves the defect of insufficient positioning accuracy during the storage and retrieval of goods, and has high practicality and promotion value. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the sliding component;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the positioning component;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a layout diagram of the sensor assembly.

[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0025] 1. Shelf body; 2. Support frame; 3. Storage unit; 4. Bearing plate; 5. Sliding assembly; 6. Slide rail; 7. Slider; 8. Transmission mechanism; 9. Drive module; 10. Control module; 11. Positioning assembly; 12. Positioning rod; 13. Elastic element; 14. Sensor assembly; 15. Photoelectric sensor; 16. Pressure sensor; 17. Anti-slip pad; 18. Reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific implementation method of this utility model's integrated intelligent warehouse rack is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the main body 1 of the shelving unit consists of multiple horizontally arranged support frames 2, each with a storage unit 3 installed on it. Each storage unit 3 includes a support plate 4 and a sliding assembly 5. The support plate 4 is connected to the support frame 2 via the sliding assembly 5. The sliding assembly 5 contains a transmission mechanism 8, which is connected to a drive module 9 to enable horizontal movement of the support plate 4 on the support frame 2. A control module 10 is located at the top of the shelving unit 1. The control module 10 is connected to a sensor assembly 14 via a signal transmission line to detect the position information of the goods and generate commands. A positioning assembly 11 is located at the bottom of the support plate 4. The positioning assembly 11 works in conjunction with the sliding assembly 5 to improve the positioning accuracy of the support plate 4 during sliding.

[0027] The specific structure of sliding component 5 is as follows: Figure 2As shown, the sliding assembly 5 includes a slide rail 6 and a slider 7. The slide rail 6 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the support frame 2, and the slider 7 is nested in the slide rail 6 and slidably connected to it. A mounting base is provided on the top of the slider 7, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the bearing plate 4 by bolts. Both ends of the slide rail 6 are provided with baffles, which are fixedly connected to the slide rail 6 by welding to limit the sliding range of the slider 7. The slider 7 has a ball groove inside, in which several rolling elements are embedded. The rolling elements contact the surface of the slide rail 6 to reduce the friction between the slider 7 and the slide rail 6. The transmission mechanism 8 includes a rack and a gear. The rack is fixedly installed on one side of the slide rail 6, and the gear is rotatably connected to the slider 7 via a rotating shaft. The gear meshes with the rack to convert the power of the drive module 9 into linear motion of the slider 7. The drive module 9 includes a motor and a reducer. The motor is connected to the input end of the reducer via a coupling, and the output end of the reducer is fixedly connected to the gear via a rotating shaft to provide power to the transmission mechanism 8.

[0028] The specific structure of positioning component 11 is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the positioning assembly 11 includes a positioning rod 12 and an elastic element 13. One end of the positioning rod 12 is rotatably connected to the support plate 4 via a pin, and the other end has a slot that matches the positioning hole on the slide rail 6 to achieve precise positioning of the support plate 4. The elastic element 13 is a compression spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the support plate 4, and the other end is fixedly connected to the positioning rod 12. When the support plate 4 stops sliding, it automatically pushes the positioning rod 12 into the positioning hole. The rotation angle of the positioning rod 12 is limited by the pin to ensure that the positioning rod 12 can be accurately aligned with the positioning hole on the slide rail 6. When the support plate 4 moves to the designated position, the elastic element 13 pushes the positioning rod 12 into the positioning hole on the slide rail 6, thereby completing the positioning operation of the support plate 4.

[0029] The specific arrangement of sensor assembly 14 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the sensor assembly 14 includes a photoelectric sensor 15 and a pressure sensor 16. The photoelectric sensor 15 is installed at both ends of the slide rail 6 to detect whether the support plate 4 has reached the designated position. The pressure sensor 16 is installed on the upper surface of the support plate 4 to detect the weight information of the goods. The photoelectric sensor 15 is fixed to the end of the slide rail 6 by a bracket, with its detection head facing the movement path of the slider 7 to monitor the movement status of the support plate 4 in real time. The pressure sensor 16 is fixed to the upper surface of the support plate 4 by adhesive bonding, with its sensing surface in contact with the bottom of the goods to collect the weight data of the goods. The control module 10 includes a central processing unit and a signal receiver. The central processing unit receives the detection data from the photoelectric sensor 15 and the pressure sensor 16 through the signal receiver and generates control commands according to a preset program to regulate the working state of the drive module 9. The signal receiver is connected to the photoelectric sensor 15 and the pressure sensor 16 through wires to transmit the detection signals to the central processing unit for processing.

[0030] The specific structure of the bearing plate 4 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the support plate 4 is provided with an anti-slip pad 17, which is fixedly connected to the support plate 4 by adhesive to prevent the goods from sliding during the movement of the support plate 4. The surface of the anti-slip pad 17 has several raised structures, which are regularly arranged to increase the friction between the goods and the support plate 4. The anti-slip pad 17 is made of rubber, which has a certain degree of elasticity and wear resistance, and can adapt to goods of different shapes and materials. The height of the raised structures is 2 mm, the spacing is 5 mm, and the arrangement is a rectangular array to ensure the stability of the goods on the support plate 4. The bottom of the support plate 4 is provided with a mounting groove, which is used to accommodate the components of the positioning assembly 11, ensuring that the positioning rod 12 and the elastic element 13 can move freely within the mounting groove.

[0031] The outer wall of the support frame 2 is provided with reinforcing ribs 18, which are fixedly connected to the support frame 2 by bolts to enhance the overall strength of the rack body 1. The reinforcing ribs 18 have an L-shaped cross-section, with their two sides fitting against the top and side surfaces of the support frame 2 respectively, to distribute the load borne by the rack body 1. The thickness of the reinforcing ribs 18 is 5 mm, and their length is adjusted according to the dimensions of the support frame 2 to ensure the stability of the rack body 1. The reinforcing ribs 18 are fixed to the support frame 2 with M8 bolts spaced 300 mm apart to ensure the connection strength between the reinforcing ribs 18 and the support frame 2.

[0032] The operation of this utility model in practical application is as follows: When goods need to be stored or retrieved, the operator inputs the target position information through the control module 10. The control module 10 generates control commands based on the input information and transmits them to the drive module 9. After the drive module 9 starts, the motor drives the reducer through the coupling. The output end of the reducer drives the gear to rotate through the shaft. The gear meshes with the rack, converting the rotational motion into the linear motion of the slider 7. The slider 7 moves along the slide rail 6, causing the support plate 4 to slide horizontally. The rolling elements inside the slider 7 contact the surface of the slide rail 6, reducing the friction during the sliding process and making the movement of the support plate 4 more stable. When the support plate 4 approaches the target position, the photoelectric sensor 15 detects the position information of the support plate 4 and transmits the signal to the control module 10. The control module 10 adjusts the output power of the drive module 9 according to the signal, causing the support plate 4 to gradually decelerate until it stops. After the support plate 4 stops, the elastic element 13 pushes the positioning rod 12 into the positioning hole on the slide rail 6, completing the precise positioning of the support plate 4. At this point, the operator can place the goods on the support plate 4. The pressure sensor 16 detects the weight information of the goods and transmits the signal to the control module 10. The control module 10 determines whether the goods meet the preset requirements based on the weight information. If the weight of the goods exceeds the preset range, the control module 10 will issue an alarm signal to remind the operator to check. After the goods are placed, the operator inputs the target position information again through the control module 10 and repeats the above operation to move the support plate 4 to the designated position to complete the storage and retrieval of the goods. To enable those skilled in the art to better understand and implement this utility model, the following supplementary explanation of the operating principle and implementation steps of this utility model is provided in conjunction with specific application scenarios.

[0033] In warehousing and logistics operations, when goods need to be stored on shelves, operators first input the target storage location information through control module 10. Control module 10 generates control commands based on the input information and transmits them to drive module 9. At this time, the motor in drive module 9 starts and drives the reducer through a coupling. The reducer's output drives the gear to rotate via a shaft. The gear meshes with the rack, converting the rotational motion into the linear motion of slider 7. During this process, slider 7 moves along slide rail 6, causing the support plate 4 to slide horizontally. The rolling elements inside slider 7 contact the surface of slide rail 6, effectively reducing friction during sliding, thus ensuring smooth and efficient movement of the support plate 4.

[0034] When the support plate 4 approaches the target position, the photoelectric sensor 15 detects the position information of the support plate 4 and transmits the signal to the control module 10. The control module 10 adjusts the output power of the drive module 9 according to the received signal, causing the support plate 4 to gradually decelerate until it comes to a complete stop. After the support plate 4 stops, the elastic element 13 in the positioning assembly 11 pushes the positioning rod 12 into the positioning hole on the slide rail 6, completing the precise positioning of the support plate 4. This process is achieved through the elastic potential energy of the compressed spring, ensuring that the positioning rod 12 can respond quickly and accurately insert into the positioning hole, thereby improving positioning accuracy.

[0035] Subsequently, the operator places the goods on the support plate 4. Anti-slip pads 17 on the upper surface of the support plate 4 increase friction between the goods and the support plate through their regularly arranged raised structures, preventing the goods from sliding or tipping over during movement. Simultaneously, pressure sensors 16 detect the weight information of the goods and transmit this information to the control module 10. The central processing unit in the control module 10 analyzes the received weight data to determine whether the goods meet preset requirements. If the weight of the goods exceeds the set range, the control module 10 will issue an alarm signal to remind the operator to check.

[0036] After the goods are placed, the operator inputs the target storage location information again through the control module 10 and repeats the above operation process to move the support plate 4 to the designated position to complete the goods storage. Throughout the process, the reinforcing ribs 18 set on the outer wall of the support frame 2 distribute the load borne by the rack body 1 through the L-shaped structure, ensuring the stability of the rack under high load conditions. The reinforcing ribs 18 are fixed to the support frame 2 with bolts spaced at 300 mm, further enhancing the connection strength.

[0037] During the cargo retrieval process, the operator inputs the target location information through the control module 10, and the drive module 9 moves the carrier plate 4 to the designated position. The photoelectric sensor 15 monitors the movement of the carrier plate 4 in real time to ensure it accurately reaches the target position. The positioning component 11 then functions, pushing the positioning rod 12 into the positioning hole through the elastic element 13 to complete the precise positioning of the carrier plate 4. After the operator removes the cargo, the carrier plate 4 can be moved back to its initial position or used to perform other tasks through the control module 10.

[0038] During the aforementioned operation, the coordinated work of each component automates and intelligently manages cargo storage and retrieval. For example, the slide rail 6 and slider 7 in the sliding assembly 5 reduce friction through rolling elements, significantly improving the operating efficiency of the support plate 4; the positioning rod 12 in the positioning assembly 11, in conjunction with the elastic element 13, achieves precise positioning of the support plate 4 through mechanical structure design; the photoelectric sensor 15 and pressure sensor 16 in the sensor assembly 14 provide position and weight information respectively, providing data support for the control module 10 to generate precise control commands. These designs collectively solve the problems of complex mechanical structures, high manufacturing costs, and insufficient positioning accuracy in existing technologies.

[0039] In summary, this utility model, through reasonable mechanical structure design and intelligent function integration, achieves efficient operation and precise control of the warehouse racking system, and has high practicality and promotional value.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated intelligent warehouse rack, characterized in that, The system includes a shelf body (1) and a storage unit (3). The shelf body (1) consists of multiple horizontally arranged support frames (2). Each support frame (2) is equipped with an adjustable storage unit (3). The storage unit (3) includes a support plate (4) and a sliding component (5). The support plate (4) is slidably connected to the support frame (2) through the sliding component (5). The sliding component (5) is equipped with a transmission mechanism (8) inside. The transmission mechanism (8) is connected to a drive module (9) to realize the horizontal movement of the support plate (4). The top of the shelf body (1) is equipped with a control module (10). The control module (10) is connected to a sensor component (14) through a signal transmission line to detect the position information of the goods and generate instructions. The bottom of the support plate (4) is equipped with a positioning component (11). The positioning component (11) works in conjunction with the sliding component (5).

2. The integrated intelligent warehouse racking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding assembly (5) includes a slide rail (6) and a slider (7). The slide rail (6) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the support frame (2). The slider (7) is nested in the slide rail (6) and slidably connected to the slide rail (6). The top of the slider (7) is provided with a mounting seat. The mounting seat is fixedly connected to the bearing plate (4) by bolts. Both ends of the slide rail (6) are provided with baffles. The baffles are fixedly connected to the slide rail (6) by welding. The inside of the slider (7) is provided with a ball groove. Several rolling elements are embedded in the ball groove. The rolling elements are in contact with the surface of the slide rail (6).

3. An integrated intelligent warehouse rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism (8) includes a rack and a gear. The rack is fixedly installed on one side of the slide rail (6). The gear is rotatably connected to the slider (7) through a rotating shaft. The gear meshes with the rack. The drive module (9) includes a motor and a reducer. The motor is connected to the input end of the reducer through a coupling. The output end of the reducer is fixedly connected to the gear through a rotating shaft.

4. The integrated intelligent warehouse racking according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component (11) includes a positioning rod (12) and an elastic element (13). One end of the positioning rod (12) is rotatably connected to the bearing plate (4) via a pin, and the other end is provided with a slot. The slot matches the positioning hole on the slide rail (6). The elastic element (13) is a compression spring. One end of the compression spring is fixedly connected to the bearing plate (4), and the other end is fixedly connected to the positioning rod (12).

5. An integrated intelligent warehouse racking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor assembly (14) includes a photoelectric sensor (15) and a pressure sensor (16). The photoelectric sensor (15) is installed at both ends of the slide rail (6), and the pressure sensor (16) is installed on the upper surface of the support plate (4). The control module (10) includes a central processing unit and a signal receiver. The central processing unit receives the detection data of the photoelectric sensor (15) and the pressure sensor (16) through the signal receiver.

6. An integrated intelligent warehouse racking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the support plate (4) is provided with an anti-slip pad (17), which is fixedly connected to the support plate (4) by adhesive bonding. The surface of the anti-slip pad (17) is provided with a number of raised structures, which are arranged in a regular manner.

7. An integrated intelligent warehouse racking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side wall of the support frame (2) is provided with reinforcing ribs (18), which are fixedly connected to the support frame (2) by bolts. The cross-sectional shape of the reinforcing ribs (18) is L-shaped, and the two sides of the L-shaped reinforcing ribs (18) are respectively attached to the top surface and the side surface of the support frame (2).

8. An integrated intelligent warehouse rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-slip mat (17) is made of rubber material. The height of the raised structure is 2 mm, the spacing is 5 mm, and the arrangement is a rectangular array.

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