A guide rail structure of a flying case rack
By optimizing the guide rail structure of the air crate rack, the problems of high frictional resistance and poor stability in the storage process of items in the three-dimensional rack were solved, realizing stable and accurate storage of items and improving storage efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522233982.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-22
AI Technical Summary
Traditional automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) suffer from high frictional resistance, poor stability, and clunky operation during storage. In particular, items are prone to jamming, shifting, and shaking during the transfer from the transport device to the shelf horizontals, affecting storage efficiency and safety.
The rack adopts a guide rail structure and optimizes the collaborative design of the horizontal plate, support frame, guide rail device and magnetic support components, including the slide rail sliding block system, double guide rail frame layout and elastic support of magnetic blocks and springs. Combined with the 60° inclined loading slope on the upper surface of the horizontal plate, it can achieve stable and accurate storage of items.
It improves the smoothness and stability of item storage, ensuring fast and accurate storage of items in the automated shelving system, and enhancing the continuity and safety of storage operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of guide rail structure technology, and more specifically, relates to a guide rail structure for a flying box rack. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the warehousing and logistics industry, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS), as a core piece of equipment for efficient storage, are widely used in warehouses, logistics centers, and other scenarios. Traditional AS / RS typically consists of horizontal panels and support frames, maximizing space utilization through vertical stacking. However, during the storage process, ensuring the smooth and precise transfer of goods from transport devices to the horizontal panels of the racks has become a key issue affecting storage efficiency and stability.
[0003] Current automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS) rely heavily on manual labor or simple mechanical devices for pushing items. For example, traditional racking typically has horizontal planar shelves, requiring items to overcome significant frictional resistance during insertion. Furthermore, the lack of effective guiding design often leads to jamming or misalignment during the pushing process. Simultaneously, the coordination between the transport device and the planks is unstable, resulting in swaying and instability during pushing, affecting the continuity and safety of storage. In addition, while some racking systems utilize guide rails for transport, the simple rail layout and weak support structure make it difficult to ensure the vertical stability of the transport device during movement, leading to low efficiency in item transfer.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this technology provides a guide rail structure for a racking system. By optimizing the collaborative design of the rack horizontal plates, support frames, guide rail devices, and magnetic support components, it achieves efficient and stable cooperation between the racking device and the rack horizontal plates. Specifically, this structure utilizes a three-dimensional frame with horizontal plates arranged in a vertical array, a sliding block system driven by fixed plates, a parallel guide rail device layout with double guide rail frames, and an elastic support design of magnetic blocks and springs within the sliding grooves on the sides of the horizontal plates. This solves the problems of high resistance, poor stability, and unsmooth operation that exist in traditional racking systems when pushing items in. Simultaneously, the 60° inclined loading slope on the upper surface of the horizontal plates forms a natural guiding slope, reducing resistance to pushing items in, improving the smoothness of storage operations, and meeting the needs for fast and accurate storage of items in automated racking systems. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a guide rail structure for a flying box rack.
[0006] To achieve the aforementioned utility model objective, the present utility model employs a technical solution including a shelf. The shelf comprises horizontal panels and support frames. Multiple horizontal panels are arranged horizontally and vertically. Support frames are located at both ends of the horizontal panels and are vertically arranged. The horizontal panels are arranged in an array on the support frames in the vertical direction. Horizontal support rods are provided below each horizontal panel on the support frames, with both ends of the support rods fixedly connected to two support frames. A horizontal fixed plate is provided at the upper end of the support frames, with both ends of the fixed plate fixedly connected to the support frames. A horizontal slide rail is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate, with the length direction of the slide rail being the same as that of the fixed plate. A sliding block is provided on the slide rail. A guide rail device is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block away from the fixed plate. The guide rail device includes two parallel and vertically arranged guide rail frames, with the upper end of each guide rail frame fixedly connected to a corresponding sliding block. A horizontal flying box device is slidably connected to the guide rail frame. Sliding grooves with openings facing the flying box device are arrayed along the length direction of the horizontal panel on the side of the horizontal panel closest to the flying box device. Magnetic blocks are slidably connected within the sliding grooves. Optionally, a horizontal spring is provided inside the sliding groove, with one end of the spring abutting against the inner wall of the sliding groove and the other end of the spring fixedly connected to the magnetic block.
[0007] Optionally, a feeding ramp is provided on the upper surface of the horizontal plate corresponding to the position of each sliding groove. The feeding ramp is inclined from the upper surface of the horizontal plate towards the side closer to the guide rail device.
[0008] Optionally, the inclination angle of the feeding ramp is 60°.
[0009] Optionally, drive cylinders are fixedly connected to both ends of the fixed plate, and the drive column of the drive cylinder is fixedly connected to the sliding block.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model include: (1) The guide rail structure of the flying box rack provided by this utility model achieves precise linear sliding of the sliding block along the length of the slide rail through the coordinated design of the fixed plate driving cylinder and the slide rail sliding block, thereby driving the guide rail device to move synchronously. The parallel layout of the double guide rail device effectively constrains the movement trajectory of the flying box device, ensuring that the flying box device maintains vertical stability during horizontal and vertical sliding, avoiding the offset and shaking problems that are prone to occur in the traditional single guide rail structure, improving the alignment accuracy of the flying box device and the rack horizontal plate when storing items, and ensuring the continuity and stability of storage operations; (2) The guide rail structure of the flying box rack provided by this utility model combines the elastic support of magnetic blocks and springs in the sliding groove on the side of the horizontal plate, and with the 60° inclined loading slope on the upper surface of the horizontal plate, a dynamic adsorption and guiding system is formed. When the flying box device moves to the corresponding position of the sliding groove, the magnetic blocks quickly adhere to and adsorb the flying box device through magnetic attraction, and the springs provide elastic buffer support to ensure a smooth transition when the flying box device pushes the items into the horizontal plate; the 60° inclined angle of the loading slope forms a natural guiding slope, reducing the resistance to pushing the items in, allowing the items to slide smoothly into the horizontal plate along the slope, improving the smoothness and efficiency of storage operations, and meeting the needs of fast and accurate storage of items in the context of three-dimensional racking. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0012] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the guide rail structure of a flying crate rack in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a side view of the guide rail structure of a flying crate rack in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the protruding horizontal plate of the guide rail structure of a flying box rack in this utility model.
[0013] Figure label: 1. Shelf; 11. Horizontal plate; 12. Support frame; 13. Support rod; 2. Fixing plate; 21. Slide rail; 22. Sliding block; 23. Drive cylinder; 3. Guide rail device; 31. Guide rail frame; 32. Flying box device; 41. Sliding groove; 42. Magnetic block; 43. Spring; 44. Loading ramp; In the accompanying drawings, the same parts are labeled with the same reference numerals; the drawings are not drawn to scale. Detailed Implementation
[0014] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the inventors of this case, through long-term research and extensive practice, have proposed the technical solution of this utility model. The technical solution, its implementation process, and principles will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation examples.
[0015] It should be noted that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention covers any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods and solutions made within the spirit, principles and scope of the present invention as defined by the claims. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "a" or "one," and similar words, do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including," and similar words, mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including," and their equivalents, but do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "connected" or "linked," and similar words, are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.
[0017] In the description of this application, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, when using positional terms such as "both sides," "outer side," and "upper and lower," it should be understood that they are used only for ease of understanding and description, taking into account that the structure may be oriented to other positions.
[0018] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical or scientific terms used shall have the ordinary meaning understood by a person with ordinary skills in the art to which this application pertains. Terms such as “installation,” “connection,” and “joining” shall be interpreted broadly, for example, as fixed connection, detachable connection, mating connection, or integral connection. For a person skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0019] This utility model embodiment is intended to introduce and explain the structural composition of the guide rail structure of a flying crate rack and the cooperation relationship between the various components. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions, materials and manufacturing processes of each component in the guide rail structure suitable for a flying crate rack in this utility model embodiment can be selected according to specific circumstances, and no special limitations or explanations are made here.
[0020] Furthermore, to provide the public with a better understanding of this utility model, certain specific details are described in detail in the following description. However, those skilled in the art can fully understand this utility model even without these detailed descriptions.
[0021] Example 1 Please see Figures 1 to 3 A guide rail structure for a flying box rack 1 includes a rack 1, which includes a horizontal plate 11 and a support frame 12. The horizontal plate 11 is horizontally arranged, and multiple horizontal plates 11 are arranged vertically. The support frame 12 is arranged at both ends of the horizontal plate 11 and is vertically arranged. The horizontal plates 11 are arranged in an array on the support frame 12 along the vertical direction. The support frame 12 is provided with a support rod 13 below each horizontal plate 11. The support plate is horizontally arranged, and the two ends of the support rod 13 can be fixedly connected to the two support frames 12. The support rod 13 can be fixedly connected to the support frame 12.
[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 3 A fixing plate 2 is provided at the upper end of the support frame 12. The fixing plate 2 is horizontally positioned and its two ends are fixedly connected to the support frame 12. A slide rail 21 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate 2. The slide rail 21 is horizontally positioned and its length direction is the same as that of the fixing plate 2. A sliding block 22 is provided on the slide rail 21. A drive cylinder 23 is fixedly connected to both ends of the fixing plate 2. The drive column of the drive cylinder 23 is fixedly connected to the sliding block 22. The extension and retraction of the drive cylinder 23 can drive the sliding block 22 to slide along the length direction of the slide rail 21.
[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 3 A guide rail device 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block 22 away from the fixed plate 2. The guide rail device 3 includes two guide rail frames 31, which are parallel to each other and vertically arranged. The upper end of the guide rail frame 31 is fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding block 22. A flying box device 32 is slidably connected to the guide rail frame 31. The flying box device 32 is horizontally arranged and can push the box set on the flying box device 32 into the horizontal plate 11 for storage.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 3A sliding groove 41 is arranged along the length of the horizontal plate 11 near the flying box device 32. The opening of the sliding groove 41 faces the flying box device 32. A magnetic block 42 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 41. A spring 43 is installed in the sliding groove 41. The spring 43 is horizontally arranged. One end of the spring 43 abuts against the inner wall of the sliding groove 41, and the other end of the spring 43 is fixed to the magnetic block 42. When the flying box device 32 moves to the corresponding position of the sliding groove 41, the magnetic block 42 is magnetically attracted to the flying box device 32. The flying box device 32 pushes the item onto the horizontal plate 11, which can be supported by the magnetic block 42.
[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The upper surface of the horizontal plate 11 is provided with a feeding inclined surface 44 corresponding to the position of each sliding groove 41. The feeding inclined surface 44 is inclined from the upper surface of the horizontal plate 11 towards the side closer to the guide rail device 3, with an inclination angle of 60°.
[0026] The advantages of this invention are: The rack 1 guide rail structure achieves efficient and stable storage operations through the collaborative operation of multiple components. The horizontal plates 11 of the rack 1 are arranged in a vertical array, forming a stable three-dimensional storage frame in conjunction with the support frame 12 and support rod 13. The slide rails 21 and sliding blocks 22 on the fixed plate 2 are driven by a drive cylinder 23 to slide horizontally. The sliding blocks 22 drive the guide rail device 3 to move synchronously, ensuring the smooth sliding of the rack 32 on the guide rail frame 31. The guide rail device 3 adopts a parallel layout of double guide rail frames 31, effectively ensuring the vertical stability of the rack 32 during movement and preventing deviation or shaking.
[0027] The sliding groove 41 on the side of the horizontal plate 11 contains a magnetic block 42 and a spring 43 assembly. When the flying box device 32 moves to the corresponding position, the magnetic block 42 quickly adheres to the flying box device 32 through magnetic attraction. Combined with the elastic support of the spring 43, a stable contact support structure is formed, ensuring a smooth transition when the item is pushed onto the horizontal plate 11. The feeding ramp 44 on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 11 is designed with a 60° inclination, forming a natural guide slope, allowing the item to slide smoothly into the horizontal plate 11 along the ramp during the pushing process, reducing pushing resistance and improving the smoothness of operation.
[0028] The overall structure achieves efficient cooperation between the flying box device 32 and the horizontal plate 11 through the linear drive of the driving cylinder 23, the sliding guidance of the guide rail device 3, the dynamic adsorption of the magnetic block 42, and the guiding design of the loading slope 44. This completes the smooth transfer of items from the flying box device 32 to the horizontal plate 11 of the shelf 1, ensuring the continuity and stability of storage operations and meeting the needs for fast and accurate storage of items in the three-dimensional shelf 1 scenario.
[0029] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. It should not be considered that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A guide rail structure for a flying crate rack (1), characterized in that: The system includes a shelf (1), which includes horizontal plates (11) and support frames (12). The horizontal plates (11) are horizontally arranged and multiple are arranged vertically. The support frames (12) are arranged at both ends of the horizontal plates (11) and are vertically arranged. The horizontal plates (11) are arranged in an array on the support frames (12) vertically. A horizontal support rod (13) is provided below each horizontal plate (11) on the support frame (12). The two ends of the support rod (13) are fixed to the two support frames (12). A horizontal fixing plate (2) is provided at the upper end of the support frame (12). The two ends of the fixing plate (2) are fixed to the support frame (12). A horizontal slide rail (21) is fixed to one side of the fixing plate (2). 21) has the same length direction as the fixed plate (2). A sliding block (22) is provided on the slide rail (21). A guide rail device (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block (22) away from the fixed plate (2). The guide rail device (3) includes two parallel and vertically arranged guide rail frames (31). The upper end of the guide rail frame (31) is fixedly connected to the corresponding sliding block (22). A horizontal flying box device (32) is slidably connected on the guide rail frame (31). A sliding groove (41) with an opening facing the flying box device (32) is arrayed along the length direction of the horizontal plate (11) on the side of the horizontal plate (11) near the flying box device (32). A magnetic block (42) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (41).
2. The guide rail structure of the flying crate rack (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A horizontal spring (43) is installed inside the sliding groove (41). One end of the spring (43) abuts against the inner wall of the sliding groove (41), and the other end of the spring (43) is fixed to the magnetic block (42).
3. The guide rail structure of the flying crate rack (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the horizontal plate (11) is provided with a feeding slope (44) corresponding to the position of each sliding groove (41). The feeding slope (44) is inclined towards the side closer to the guide rail device (3) with the upper surface of the horizontal plate (11) as the starting point.
4. The guide rail structure of the flying crate rack (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclination angle of the feeding ramp (44) is 60°.
5. The guide rail structure of the flying crate rack (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the fixed plate (2) are fixedly connected to the drive cylinder (23), and the drive column of the drive cylinder (23) is fixedly connected to the sliding block (22).