Warehouse system

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of logistics equipment, and specifically provides a warehouse system, which comprises a carrier, a first transfer trolley, a second transfer trolley and a lifting device, wherein the carrier is provided with a plurality of storage layers in the height direction; the storage layer is provided with a first channel and a second channel, and the first channel and the second channel are communicated; a goods location is arranged above the second channel, and the goods location is configured to place target goods; the plurality of storage layers comprise a first storage layer, the first storage layer is provided with a third channel, and the third channel is adjacent to or communicated with the second channel and / or the first channel of the first storage layer; the first transfer trolley is configured to move in the first channel and the second channel; the second transfer trolley is configured to move in the third channel; and the lifting device is arranged in the carrier and is configured to transfer the first transfer trolley and / or the target goods between different storage layers. The warehouse system of the application divides a functional area in the first storage layer of the carrier, realizes the order goods warehouse-out temporary storage function, and improves the warehouse-out efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In warehousing systems, elevators, four-way shuttles, and handling equipment are typically used for inbound and outbound transfers. Elevators can vertically transport goods or shuttles from one shelf level to another, thereby improving the utilization of vertical space in the warehousing system.

[0003] The placement of elevators significantly impacts the layout density of a warehouse system. This is especially true in densely packed warehouses, where outbound temporary storage is often required. Current technology typically addresses this by allocating a separate space outside the shelving area for outbound temporary storage. However, for scenarios with limited warehouse space and no extra area allocated to outbound temporary storage, existing technologies do not offer an effective solution. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a warehousing system based on the application of a four-way inbound / outbound elevator combined with a four-way shuttle. The system divides the first storage layer of the shelving area into functional zones to realize the function of temporary storage for outbound orders, thereby improving outbound efficiency. The objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution: This application provides a warehousing system comprising a carrier, a first transfer vehicle, a second transfer vehicle, and a lifting device. The carrier has multiple storage layers along its height: each storage layer has a first channel and a second channel, which are connected; a storage location is provided above the second channel, configured to hold target items; the multiple storage layers include a first storage layer, which has a third channel adjacent to or connected to the second channel and / or the first channel of the first storage layer; the first transfer vehicle is configured to move within the first and second channels; the second transfer vehicle is configured to move within the third channel; and the lifting device is disposed within the carrier and configured to transfer the first transfer vehicle and / or the target items between different storage layers.

[0005] In the warehousing system of this application embodiment, by setting a third channel in the first storage layer, a part or all of the first storage layer can be used as a temporary storage area. The first transfer vehicle and the lifting device are used to transfer target items from different storage layers on the vehicle to the first storage layer. In the first storage layer, the second transfer vehicle runs in the third channel to realize the entry and exit of the warehouse. This provides a solution to the problem of outbound temporary storage in the scenario of limited warehouse area.

[0006] In one alternative implementation, the lifting device includes a guiding mechanism and a carrying mechanism. The guiding mechanism extends through multiple storage layers in the vertical direction; the carrying mechanism cooperates with the guiding mechanism and is configured to carry a first transfer vehicle and / or target items to move between different storage layers.

[0007] In one alternative implementation, the guiding mechanism includes a column assembly and a guide assembly: the column assembly encloses a lifting space; the guide assembly is disposed on the column assembly; and a load-bearing mechanism is coupled to the guide assembly, the load-bearing mechanism being configured to move along the height direction.

[0008] In one alternative implementation, the guide mechanism is provided with four interfaces, which are connected to a first channel or a second channel; the interfaces are configured to allow the first transfer vehicle to move between the lifting space and the first channel connected to the interface; and / or, allow the first transfer vehicle to move between the lifting space and the second channel connected to the interface.

[0009] In one alternative implementation, the carrying mechanism includes a motion component and a support component. The support component is mounted on the motion component and has a carrying space with a volume adapted to the volume of the target item carried by the first transfer vehicle. The support component is configured to support the first transfer vehicle. The motion component is coupled to the guide component and is configured to move the support component within the lifting space so that the support component receives and / or outputs the first transfer vehicle at different storage layers.

[0010] In one alternative implementation, the guiding component includes a first engaging member, and the motion component includes a driving member and a second engaging member engaged with the first engaging member, the second engaging member being configured to move along the first engaging member under the drive of the driving member to drive the carrying mechanism to move in the height direction.

[0011] In one alternative implementation, the supporting component is provided with a docking component, which is configured to allow the first transfer vehicle to enter and exit the lifting space in an orientation that allows it to dock with the first or second channel.

[0012] In one alternative implementation, the docking assembly includes a first guide rail assembly and a second guide rail assembly, which are staggered on the supporting assembly. The first guide rail assembly extends along a first direction and is adapted to a first traveling mechanism of the first transfer vehicle. The second guide rail assembly extends along a second direction and is adapted to a second traveling mechanism of the first transfer vehicle.

[0013] In one alternative implementation, the first storage layer has multiple partitions, and a third channel is provided between adjacent partitions; the first storage layer has a docking channel, which is located below the second channel and / or the first channel of the first storage layer, and the docking channel is connected to the third channel; the second transfer vehicle can move along the docking channel to the lower part of the cargo location and dock with the target item on the cargo location.

[0014] In one alternative implementation, the third channel includes a third transverse channel extending along a first direction. A first transfer vehicle moves along the first direction within the first channel and along the second direction within the second channel. A second transfer vehicle moves along the first direction within the third transverse channel and along the second direction within the docking channel. Multiple second channels and multiple docking channels are provided between the first channel and the third transverse channel.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, a partition is adjacent to a third transverse channel, and the partition includes a first channel, a second channel, and a docking channel. A lifting device operates within the partition. The lifting device is configured to support a first transfer vehicle as it moves to the first storage layer, causing the first transfer vehicle to move between the carrying mechanism and the first channel via a first pair of interfaces or a third pair of interfaces; or, to move between the carrying mechanism and the second channel via a second pair of interfaces or a fourth pair of interfaces. The first transfer vehicle is configured to dock with a storage location in the second channel to place or pick up a target item. The second transfer vehicle is configured to dock with a storage location in the docking channel to pick up or place a target item.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, the first storage layer is connected to the lifting device via a first channel and a second channel. The lifting device is configured to allow the first transfer vehicle to connect to the first channel via a first pair of interfaces and a third pair of interfaces, and to connect to the second channel via a second pair of interfaces and a fourth pair of interfaces. The first pair of interfaces is adjacent to the second pair of interfaces and the fourth pair of interfaces. The second pair of interfaces is adjacent to the first pair of interfaces and the third pair of interfaces.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, multiple partitions include a first partition and / or a second partition. The first partition is located at the edge of the storage system, and the docking channel in the first partition includes a first docking channel that connects to the external area of ​​the storage system. A shared third lateral channel is provided between the second partition and the first partition.

[0018] In one alternative implementation, the third channel includes a third longitudinal channel that runs through multiple sections of the vehicle in the second direction, and the third longitudinal channel is interleaved with the third transverse channel, and the second transfer vehicle moves in the second direction within the third longitudinal channel.

[0019] In one alternative implementation, the storage layer includes an upper storage layer, where the number of second channels in the upper storage layer is greater than the number of second channels in the first storage layer, and a second channel or a first channel is provided at the position of the third channel in the first storage layer.

[0020] In one alternative implementation, the upper storage layer is connected to the lifting device via a second channel. The lifting device is configured such that when the carrying mechanism moves the first transfer vehicle to the upper storage layer, the first transfer vehicle is connected to the second channel of the upper storage layer via a second pair of interfaces or a fourth pair of interfaces.

[0021] The hoist of this application has four docking ports that connect to different directions respectively. Compared with traditional two-way entry and exit hoists, it can provide a more optimized travel path, shorten the entry and exit time, and make the warehousing system more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a vehicle according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 The diagram shown is a layout schematic of the first storage layer according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the first partition layout according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the second partition layout according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the layout of the upper storage layer according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the first transfer vehicle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the second transfer vehicle according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 The image shown is a perspective view of a hoist according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 The diagram shown is a schematic view of the hoist according to an embodiment of this application from a frontal perspective; Figure 10 The diagram shown is a top view of the hoist according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 11 The diagram shown is a side view of the hoist according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 12 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the hoist interface according to one embodiment of this application.

[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 100-First transfer vehicle; 111-First traveling mechanism; 112-Second traveling mechanism; 120-Plate assembly; 130-First base; 200-Second transfer vehicle; 210-Moving mechanism; 220-Lifting mechanism; 230-Second base; 240-Bearing component; 300-Hoist; 310-Guiding mechanism; 311-Column assembly; 312-Guide assembly; 320-Bearing mechanism; 321-Motion assembly; 322-Bearing... 330 - Dock assembly; 331 - First guide rail assembly; 332 - Second guide rail assembly; S10 - First channel; S20 - Second channel; S30 - Third channel; S31 - Third transverse channel; S32 - Third longitudinal channel; S40 - Dock channel; A - Storage layer; A10 - First storage layer; An - Partition; A11 - First partition; A12 - Second partition; T - Carrier; T01 - Cargo location; 500 - Target item. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "horizontal," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature being "upper" or "lower" than the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral unit; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. However, specifying a direct connection indicates that the two entities connected are not linked by an intermediate structure, but are simply connected to form a whole. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this application, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0030] In warehousing systems, elevators, four-way shuttles, and handling equipment are typically used for inbound and outbound transfers. Elevators vertically transport goods or shuttles from one shelf level to another, improving the utilization of vertical space. The placement of elevators significantly impacts the layout density of the warehousing system. Especially in densely populated warehouses, outbound temporary storage is often required. Current technologies address this by providing a separate space outside the shelving area for this purpose. However, in scenarios with limited warehouse space and no extra area allocated for outbound temporary storage, how to implement outbound temporary storage becomes a challenging problem. To address this issue, this application provides a warehousing system.

[0031] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a vehicle according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 The diagram shown is a layout schematic of the first storage layer according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2This application first provides a warehousing system, including a carrier T, a first transfer vehicle 100, a second transfer vehicle 200, and a lifting device 300. The carrier T has multiple storage layers A along its height. Each storage layer A has a first channel S10 and a second channel S20. The first channel S10 and the second channel S20 are connected. A storage location T01 is located above the second channel S20. A target item 500 can be placed on the storage location T01. The multiple storage layers A include a first storage layer A10. The first storage layer A10 has a third channel S30. The third channel S30 is adjacent to or connected to the second channel S20 and / or the first channel S10 of the first storage layer A10. The first transfer vehicle 100 can move within the first channel S10 and the second channel S20. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move within the third channel S30. The lifting device 300 is disposed in the carrier T and can transfer the first transfer vehicle 100 and / or the target item 500 between different storage layers A.

[0033] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 and the second transfer vehicle 200 can be the same type of robot or different types of robots. If they are the same type of robot, the first transfer vehicle 100 and the second transfer vehicle 200 can move in the passageway inside the vehicle T, or on the warehouse floor or warehouse platform.

[0034] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 can be used as a temporary storage area. Target items 500 that need to be shipped out are transferred to the first storage layer A10 for temporary storage via the first transfer vehicle 100 and the elevator 300.

[0035] In some examples, a portion of the first storage layer A10 is used as a temporary storage area. Target items 500 that need to be shipped out are transported to a specific area of ​​the first storage layer A10 via the first transfer vehicle 100, the second transfer vehicle 200, and the elevator 300 for temporary outbound storage.

[0036] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 can be moved to a different storage layer A by a lifting device 300.

[0037] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 can carry the target item 500 and move it to a different storage location T01 on a different storage layer A by a lifting device 300.

[0038] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 can pick up the target item 500 from the storage location T01 and place it on the lifting device 300. The lifting device 300 then transfers the target item 500 to another storage layer A. Another first transfer vehicle 100 operating in the other storage layer A picks up the target item 500 from the lifting device 300 and places it at the target location.

[0039] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 is divided into multiple partitions An by the third channel S30, and one or more partitions An can be selected as temporary storage areas. The first transfer vehicle 100 can move between different storage layers A by riding on the lifting device 300. The first transfer vehicle 100 can pick up target items 500 from different storage locations T01 and transfer them to the temporary storage area of ​​the first storage layer A10. The second transfer vehicle 200 can pick up target items 500 from the temporary storage area and transfer them out of the warehouse.

[0040] In the warehousing system of this application embodiment, the first transfer vehicle 100 can move into the second channel S20 to pick up the target item 500 placed on the storage location T01 above the second channel S20. The first transfer vehicle 100 carrying the target item 500 can be moved to the lifting device 300 along the first channel S10 and the second channel S20 below the empty storage location under system scheduling. The lifting device 300 can transfer the first transfer vehicle 100 to different storage layers A. For example, when outbound storage is required, the lifting device 300 can transfer the first transfer vehicle 100 carrying the target item 500 from the upper storage layer A20 to a certain partition An of the first storage layer A10. In the first storage layer A10, the first transfer vehicle 100 can place the target item 500 into an empty storage location T01 in its respective partition An. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move along the third channel S30 to partition An under system scheduling. After picking up the target item 500 from the storage location T01 of partition An, it can transfer it to the empty storage location T01 of another partition An, or it can directly send the target item 500 out of the warehouse.

[0041] The warehousing system of this application provides a solution to the problem of outbound temporary storage under limited warehouse area by dividing the first storage layer A10 into multiple partitions An through the third channel S30, and selecting one or more of the different partitions An as temporary storage areas.

[0042] In some examples, the vehicle T can be a rack structure.

[0043] For example, the first channel S10 may be an aisle within a rack through which a shuttle operates.

[0044] For example, the second channel S20 can be a cargo aisle within a rack where a shuttle operates.

[0045] For example, the third channel S30 may be an aisle between racks where handling equipment operates.

[0046] For example, the third channel S30 can also be a navigation platform road for the operation of the transport equipment.

[0047] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 is provided with a docking channel S40. The docking channel S40 is located below the second channel S20 of the first storage layer A10. The docking channel S40 communicates with the third channel S30. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move between the third channel S30 and the docking channel S40, or it can move within the docking channel S40. When the second transfer vehicle 200 is in the docking channel S40, it can dock with the target item 500 on the corresponding storage location T01.

[0048] For example, the first transfer vehicle 100 can move along a first direction (e.g., the length direction of the target item 500) within the first channel S10. The first transfer vehicle 100 can move along a second direction (e.g., the width direction of the target item 500) within the second channel S20. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move along the first direction within the third transverse channel S31. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move along the second direction within the docking channel S40.

[0049] For example, the first transfer vehicle 100 can place the target item 500 on the corresponding storage location T01 in the second channel S20, and the second transfer vehicle 200 can pick up the target item 500 from the storage location T01 in the docking channel S40 located below the second channel S20.

[0050] For example, the second transfer vehicle 200 can place the target item 500 onto the storage location T01 through the docking channel S40, and the first transfer vehicle 100 can pick up the target item 500 from the corresponding storage location T01 through the second channel S20 set above the docking channel S40.

[0051] In some examples, the third channel S30 includes a third transverse channel S31. The third transverse channel S31 extends along a first direction. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move within the third transverse channel S31 along the first direction.

[0052] In some examples, the third lateral channel S31 can penetrate multiple partitions An of the first storage layer A10 of the vehicle T in the first direction.

[0053] In some examples, multiple third lateral channels S31 can be set in the first storage layer A10.

[0054] In some examples, among the multiple third lateral channels S31 of the first storage layer A10, different third lateral channels S31 may have the same extension length.

[0055] In other examples, among the multiple third lateral channels S31 of the first storage layer A10, different third lateral channels S31 may have different extension lengths.

[0056] In some examples, the third channel S30 includes a third longitudinal channel S32 that extends along the second direction. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move within the third longitudinal channel S32 along the second direction.

[0057] In some examples, the third vertical channel S32 can penetrate multiple partitions An of the first storage layer A10 in the second direction.

[0058] In some examples, the third vertical channel S32 and the third horizontal channel S31 are interleaved, so that the first storage layer A10 is divided into multiple partitions An.

[0059] In some examples, multiple third vertical channels S32 are provided within the first storage layer A10.

[0060] In some examples, among the multiple third longitudinal channels S32 of the first storage layer A10, different third longitudinal channels S32 may have the same extension length.

[0061] In other examples, among the multiple third longitudinal channels S32 of the first storage layer A10, different third longitudinal channels S32 may have different extension lengths.

[0062] In some examples, multiple second channels S20 and multiple docking channels S40 are provided between the first channel S10 and the third transverse channel S31.

[0063] In some examples, a storage location T01 is docked along the second direction in each of the second channels S20 (or docking channels S40) between the first channel S10 and the third transverse channel S31.

[0064] In some examples, two docking positions T01 are arranged along the second direction in each second channel S20 (or docking channel S40) between the first channel S10 and the third transverse channel S31.

[0065] In some examples, three docking positions T01 are arranged along the second direction in each second channel S20 (or docking channel S40) between the first channel S10 and the third transverse channel S31 to increase the storage density of the warehousing system.

[0066] It should be noted that when multiple storage locations T01 are arranged and connected along the second direction in the second channel S20, if a target item is placed on a storage location T01 adjacent to the third transverse channel S31, the target item 500 located on other storage locations T01 in the second channel S20 cannot be picked up by the second transfer vehicle 200. If a target item 500 is placed on a storage location T01 adjacent to the first channel S10, the target item 500 located on other storage locations T01 above the second channel S20 will not be picked up by the first transfer vehicle 100.

[0067] In some examples, partition An is adjacent to at least one third transverse aisle S31. Each partition An is provided with a first aisle S10, a second aisle S20, and a docking aisle S40. A lifting device 300 operates within each partition An. A first transfer vehicle 100 can dock with the cargo position T01 within the second aisle S20 to place or pick up the target item 500. A second transfer vehicle 200 can dock with the cargo position T01 within the docking aisle S40 to pick up or place the target item 500.

[0068] In some examples, adjacent partitions An share a third transverse aisle S31. The second transfer vehicle 200 can move within this shared third transverse aisle S31 to the docking aisle S40 of the two partitions An to dock with the corresponding storage location T01.

[0069] In some examples, the third transverse passage S31 between adjacent partitions An allows two second transfer vehicles 200 to pass simultaneously. In this case, the second transfer vehicle 200 can move in the second direction within the third transverse passage S31.

[0070] In some examples, partition An of the first storage layer A10 is adjacent to at least one third horizontal channel S31 and one third vertical channel S32.

[0071] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 can be divided into four partitions An by a third horizontal channel S31 and a third vertical channel S32.

[0072] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 can be divided into 6 partitions An by a third horizontal channel S31 and two third vertical channels S32.

[0073] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 can be divided into 6 partitions An by two third horizontal channels S31 and one third vertical channel S32.

[0074] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 can be divided into nine partitions An by two third horizontal channels S31 and two third vertical channels S32.

[0075] In some examples, the number of storage locations T01 in different partitions An can be the same.

[0076] In other examples, the number of storage locations T01 in different partitions An can be different.

[0077] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the first partition layout according to an embodiment of this application.

[0078] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The system includes multiple partitions An, including a first partition A11. The first partition A11 is located at the edge of the storage system, and the docking channel S40 in the first partition A11 includes a first docking channel S41, which connects to the external area A0 of the storage system.

[0079] In some examples, the area of ​​the first partition A11 adjacent to the external area A0 of the storage system is provided with a first docking channel S41. A second channel S20 is provided above each first docking channel S41, and the second channel S20 is connected to the first channel S10. A storage location T01 is provided above the second channel S20.

[0080] For example, the first zone A11 can serve as an inbound docking area. Upon inbound, the second transfer vehicle 200, operating in the external area A0 of the warehousing system, can respond to system scheduling by placing the target item 500 onto storage location T01 in the first docking channel S41. The first transfer vehicle 100 can respond to system scheduling by moving along the first channel S10 to the second channel S20 and entering the second channel S20 to retrieve the target item 500 from the target storage location T01.

[0081] For example, the first zone A11 can serve as an outbound docking area. During outbound processing, the first transfer vehicle 100 can respond to system scheduling to pick up the target item 500 from a storage location T01 within the warehousing system, move through the first channel S10 to the second channel S20, and place the target item 500 onto the storage location T01 within the second channel S20. The second transfer vehicle 200 responds to system scheduling to move to the first docking channel S41 to pick up the target item 500 from the storage location T01 and transfer it out of the warehouse.

[0082] For example, the first partition A11 can simultaneously function as both an outbound docking area and an inbound docking area.

[0083] In some examples, the area of ​​the first partition A11 adjacent to the external area A0 of the storage system is provided with multiple first docking channels S41, and each first docking channel S41 is connected to a storage location T01. That is, in this case, the first docking channel S41 is directly adjacent to the first channel S10.

[0084] In some examples, the area of ​​the first partition A11 adjacent to the external area A0 of the storage system is provided with multiple first docking channels S41, and each first docking channel S41 has two storage locations T01 docked along the second direction.

[0085] In some examples, multiple first partitions A11 can be set in the first storage layer A10.

[0086] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the second partition layout according to an embodiment of this application.

[0087] In some examples, multiple partitions An include a second partition A12.

[0088] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A shared third transverse channel S31 is provided between the second partition A12 and the first partition A11.

[0089] For example, the second partition A12 can be used as a temporary storage area. When temporary storage is required, the system can schedule the actions of the first transfer vehicle 100 and lifting device 300 of each partition An and each storage layer A to centrally transfer the target items 500 to be shipped from the vehicle T to the storage location T01 of the second partition A12.

[0090] In some examples, the target item 500 stored in the second partition A12 can be transferred to the first partition A11 via the third channel S30 using the second transfer vehicle 200 and then transferred out of the warehouse.

[0091] In other examples, the target item 500 stored in the second partition A12 can also be transported directly to the external area A0 of the storage system via the second transfer vehicle 200.

[0092] In some examples, multiple second partitions A12 can be set up in the first storage layer A10.

[0093] In other examples, the second partition A12 may also be located away from the first partition A11. For example, the second partition A12 may also be located diagonally opposite the first partition A11, that is, the first partition A11 and the second partition A12 do not share a third transverse channel S31 section and a third longitudinal channel S32 section.

[0094] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the layout of the upper storage layer according to an embodiment of this application.

[0095] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 In some examples, storage layer A includes an upper storage layer A20. The number of second channels S20 in the upper storage layer A20 is greater than the number of second channels S20 in the first storage layer A10.

[0096] For example, a second channel S20 or a first channel S10 is provided in the upper storage layer A20 at the position corresponding to the third channel S30 of the first storage layer A10.

[0097] In some examples, multiple first channels S10 are configured in the upper storage layer A20.

[0098] In some examples, the number of first channels S10 in the upper storage layer A20 is greater than the number of first channels S10 in the first storage layer A10.

[0099] For example, a plurality of first channels S10 in the upper storage layer A20 are arranged in parallel. Each first channel S10 extends along a first direction between the two outer edges of the carrier T along the first direction.

[0100] For example, multiple second channels S20 are provided between adjacent first channels S10 in the upper storage layer A20. Each second channel S20 of the upper storage layer A20 has two or more storage locations T01 arranged and connected along the second direction.

[0101] In some examples, the extension direction of the first channel S10 in the upper storage layer A20 may be different from the extension direction of the first channel S10 in the first storage layer A10.

[0102] In some examples, the arrangement of the second channel S20 in the upper storage layer A20 may be different from the arrangement of the second channel S20 in the first storage layer A10.

[0103] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the first transfer vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0104] like Figure 6 As shown, the first transfer vehicle 100 has a first base 130. A first traveling mechanism 111 and a second traveling mechanism 112 are provided on the first base 130. The first traveling mechanism 111 drives the first transfer vehicle 100 to move in a first direction, and the second traveling mechanism 112 drives the first transfer vehicle 100 to move in a second direction. A pallet assembly 120 is provided on the first base 130. The pallet assembly 120 can be raised and lowered relative to the first base 130. When the first transfer vehicle 100 moves into the second channel S20, the target item 500 on the storage location T01 can be picked up by raising the pallet assembly 120.

[0105] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 can move in the first channel S10 and the second channel S20 of each storage layer A, and move between different storage layers A by the lifting device 300 to dock with different cargo locations T01 in different storage layers A.

[0106] In some examples, upon receiving the item, the first transfer vehicle 100, in response to system scheduling, moves to the first partition A11, which serves as the receiving docking area. It then moves via the first traveling mechanism 111 along the first channel S10 of the first partition A11 to the target storage location T01, and via the second traveling mechanism 112 to the second channel S20 below the target storage location T01. The first transfer vehicle 100 is then controlled to lift the pallet assembly 120, raising the target item 500 from storage location T01 and supporting it on the pallet assembly 120. After picking up the target item 500, it returns to the first channel S10 and, according to system scheduling, transports it through the corresponding first channel S10, second channel S20, and lifting device 300 to the target storage location T01 in the designated target storage layer A.

[0107] For example, during outbound processing, the first transfer vehicle 100 responds to system scheduling and moves to the second channel S20 below the target storage location T01, causing the pallet assembly 120 to rise and pick up the target item 500 from the target storage location T01. The item is then transferred via the first channel S10, the second channel S20, and the lifting device 300 to an empty storage location T01 in the second partition A12 of the first storage layer A10, which serves as a temporary storage area, for further outbound processing.

[0108] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 can be a four-way shuttle.

[0109] For example, in the scenario where the first transfer vehicle 100 adopts a four-way shuttle, the first traveling mechanism 111 can drive the four-way shuttle to move on the main road; the second traveling mechanism 112 can drive the four-way shuttle to move on the sub-road.

[0110] In some examples, the first transfer vehicle 100 may operate only in a certain storage layer A. When it is necessary to transfer a target item 500 in a certain storage layer A, the first transfer vehicle 100 picks up the target item 500 from the storage location T01 and transports the picked-up target item 500 to the lifting device 300 through the first channel S10 and the second channel S20 of that storage layer; the lifting device 300 carries the target item 500 to another storage layer, and another first transfer vehicle 100 operating in that other storage layer receives the target item 500 from the lifting device 300 and transfers it to the target location.

[0111] Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the second transfer vehicle according to one embodiment of this application.

[0112] like Figure 7As shown, the second transfer vehicle 200 has a second base 230. A moving mechanism 210 is provided on the second base 230. The moving mechanism 210 is used to move the second transfer vehicle 200. A lifting mechanism 220 and a carrier 240 are also provided on the second base 230. When the second transfer vehicle 200 is located in the docking channel S40, the carrier 240 can be lifted onto the storage location T01 by the lifting mechanism 220 to pick up the target item 500 on the storage location T01.

[0113] In some examples, the second transfer vehicle 200 can be an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle).

[0114] In some examples, during the warehousing process, the lifting mechanism 220 of the second transfer vehicle 200 remains raised, and the carrier 240 supports the target item 500. The item is moved to the first docking channel S41 via the moving mechanism 210. Then, the lifting mechanism 220 is controlled to descend, causing the carrier 240 to descend, so that the target item 500 can be removed from the carrier 240 and placed on the storage location T01 in the warehousing docking area, so that the first transfer vehicle 100 can be dispatched to the second channel S20 of the storage location T01 for warehousing.

[0115] For example, during outbound processing, the second transfer vehicle 200 moves to the second section A12, which serves as a temporary storage area, via the moving mechanism 210, and then moves to the docking channel S40 via the third transverse channel S31. In the docking channel S40, the second transfer vehicle 200 raises the lifting mechanism 220, allowing the carrier 240 to pass through the second channel S20 and abut against the target item 500, thereby receiving the target item 500. After picking up the target item 500, the second transfer vehicle 200 can transport the target item 500 to the storage location T01 in the outbound docking area, ready for docking and outbound processing by the first transfer vehicle 100.

[0116] In another example, after the second transfer vehicle 200 picks up the target item 500 from the second partition A12, it can also transport it directly out of the warehouse through the third longitudinal channel S32.

[0117] In some examples, the second transfer vehicle 200 can transfer the target item 500 between different partitions An.

[0118] In another example, the second transfer vehicle 200 can also be a handling device that docks with the target item 500 via forks, a box-retrieving mechanism, a robotic arm, etc.

[0119] For example, the handling equipment, which is the second transfer vehicle 200, can move to the target storage location T01 of the target partition An in the third channel S30, and pick up the target item 500 placed on the target storage location T01 by means of horizontally extended forks, box picking mechanism, robotic arm, etc.

[0120] In some examples, the second transfer vehicle 200 can directly pick up the target item 500 from the first channel S10 or the second channel S20 of the first storage layer A10.

[0121] In some examples, the second transfer vehicle 200 may also dock in the third channel S30 with the first transfer vehicle 100 operating in the first channel S10 or the second channel S20 to transfer the target item 500.

[0122] Figure 8 The image shown is a perspective view of a hoist according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 The diagram shown is a schematic view of the hoist according to an embodiment of this application from a frontal perspective; Figure 10 The diagram shown is a top view of the hoist according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 11 The diagram shown is a side view of the hoist according to one embodiment of this application.

[0123] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 8 The lifting device 300 includes a guiding mechanism 310 and a carrying mechanism 320. The guiding mechanism 310 extends through multiple storage layers A in the height direction. The carrying mechanism 320 moves along the height direction on the guiding mechanism 310 and is configured to carry the first transfer vehicle 100 between different storage layers A.

[0124] In some examples, the guide mechanism 310 includes a column assembly 311 and a guide assembly 312. The column assembly 311 encloses a lifting space. The guide assembly 312 is disposed on the column assembly 311. The support mechanism 320 moves along the guide assembly 312.

[0125] In some examples, the column assembly 311 may be a vertical support structure that is present in the vehicle T itself.

[0126] In some examples, the column assembly 311 may also be a column assembly after the column structure of the vehicle T itself has been reinforced.

[0127] In some examples, the column assembly may also be an additional component designed outside the structural components of the vehicle T.

[0128] In some examples, the carrying mechanism 320 includes a motion component 321 and a support component 322. The support component 322 is mounted on the motion component 321. The support component 322 has a carrying space whose volume is adapted to the volume of the first transfer vehicle 100 when carrying the target item 500, to ensure smooth transfer of the target item 500. The support component 322 can support the first transfer vehicle 100. The support component 322 is disposed on the motion component 321, which cooperates with the guide component 312. The motion component 321 can drive the support component 322 to move within the lifting space, so that the support component 322 receives and / or outputs the first transfer vehicle 100 at different storage layers A.

[0129] In some examples, the motion component 321 and the guide component 312 are in a meshing transmission configuration.

[0130] For example, the guide assembly 312 includes a first engaging member. The motion assembly 321 includes a drive member and a second engaging member engaged with the first engaging member. The second engaging member can move along the first engaging member under the drive of the drive member to move the load-bearing mechanism 320 in the height direction.

[0131] For example, the first meshing element may be a rack assembly; the second meshing element may be a gear assembly.

[0132] In another example, the motion component 321 and the guide component 312 can also be a sprocket and chain drive structure.

[0133] In other examples, the motion component 321 and the guide component 312 can also be in the form of a magnetically controlled or hydraulically controlled telescopic component structure.

[0134] In some examples, the support component 320 is provided with a docking component 330, which is used to restrict the posture of the first transfer vehicle 100 when entering and exiting the lifting space, so that when the first transfer vehicle 100 reaches the target storage layer A, it can dock with the first channel S10 or the second channel S20 of the storage layer.

[0135] In some examples, the docking assembly 330 includes a first guide rail assembly 331 and a second guide rail assembly 332. The first guide rail assembly 331 and the second guide rail assembly 332 are disposed on the supporting assembly 320. The first guide rail assembly 331 and the second guide rail assembly 332 are staggered. The first guide rail assembly 331 extends along a first direction and is adapted to a first traveling mechanism 111 of the first transfer vehicle 100. The second guide rail assembly 332 extends along a second direction and is adapted to a second traveling mechanism 112 of the first transfer vehicle 100.

[0136] Exemplarily, the first rail assembly 331 and the second rail assembly 332 are interconnected in a staggered manner to form a "open" shaped structure.

[0137] Exemplarily, the first rail assembly 331 and the second rail assembly 332 are interconnected in a staggered manner to form a "#" shaped structure.

[0138] Exemplarily, the first rail assembly 331 and the second rail assembly 332 are interconnected in a staggered manner to form a "mouth" shaped structure.

[0139] Exemplarily, the first rail assembly 331 simulates the main track structure for the operation of the first traveling mechanism 111 of the four-directional shuttle, and the second rail assembly 332 is configured to simulate the sub-track structure for the operation of the second traveling mechanism 112 of the four-directional shuttle. When the first transport vehicle 100 carrying the lifting device 300 changes floors, the first traveling mechanism 111 is placed on the first rail assembly 331, and the second traveling mechanism 112 is placed on the second rail assembly 332.

[0140] Figure 12 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the elevator docking port according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0141] In some examples, four docking ports E are formed on the guide mechanism 310. The docking ports E communicate with the first passage S10 or the second passage S20. The size and structure of the docking port E allow the first transport vehicle 100 carrying the target 500 to pass through. The first transport vehicle 100 transfers between the lifting space and the first passage S10 communicating with the docking port E, and / or between the lifting space and the second passage S20 communicating with the docking port E through the docking port E.

[0142] As shown in Figure 12 the figure, a first docking port E1 and a third docking port E3 that are docked with the first passage S10 are formed on the guide mechanism 310. A second docking port E2 and a fourth docking port E4 that are docked with the second passage S20 are formed on the guide mechanism 310. The first docking port E1 is adjacent to the second docking port E2 and the fourth docking port E4. The second docking port E2 is adjacent to the first docking port E1 and the third docking port E3.

[0143] Exemplarily, when arriving at the target storage floor A, the first transport vehicle 100 can move along the first rail assembly 331 from the first docking port E1 to the rail of the first passage S10.

[0144] Exemplarily, when arriving at the target storage floor A, the first transport vehicle 100 can move along the first rail assembly 331 from the third docking port E3 to the rail of the first passage S10.

[0145] Exemplarily, when arriving at the target storage floor A, the first transport vehicle 100 can move along the second rail assembly 332 from the second docking port E2 to the rail of the second passage S20.

[0146] For example, upon reaching the target storage layer A, the first transfer vehicle 100 can move along the second guide rail assembly 332 from the fourth pair of interfaces E4 onto the track of the second channel S20.

[0147] In some examples, the first storage layer A10 is connected to the lifting device 300 via the first channel S10 and the second channel S20.

[0148] For example, when the first transfer vehicle 100 and the lifting device 300 run to the first storage layer A10, they can run to the first channel S10 through the first pair of interfaces E1 or the third pair of interfaces E3 under system scheduling, or they can run to the second channel S20 through the second pair of interfaces E2 or the fourth pair of interfaces E4.

[0149] In the embodiments of this application, the lifting device has four docking interfaces E that connect to different directions respectively. Compared with the traditional two-way entry and exit lifting machine, it can provide a more optimized travel path, shorten the entry and exit time, and make the warehousing system more efficient.

[0150] In some examples, the upper storage layer A20 of the vehicle T is positioned differently from the first channel S10 of the first storage layer A10.

[0151] In some examples, the lifting device 300 can be positioned in the second channel S20 within the upper storage layer A20. Once the layout of the first storage layer A10 is determined, the position of the lifting device 300 is relatively fixed. When arranging the upper storage layer A20, the first channel S10 of the upper storage layer A20 can be designed to avoid the lifting device 300. In this case, two of the four interfaces E of the lifting device 300 are available when it reaches the upper storage layer. When the carrying mechanism 320 of the lifting device 300 moves the first transfer cart 100 to the upper storage layer A20, the first transfer cart 100 can connect to the second channel S20 of the upper storage layer A20 via the second interface E2 or the fourth interface E4.

[0152] For example, in order to ensure that the first transfer vehicle 100 in the upper storage layer A20 can smoothly connect to different storage positions T01, the storage position T01 above the second channel S20 connecting the lifting device 300 and the first channel S10 is not placed with the target item 500 and is kept empty. Alternatively, no storage position may be set above the second channel S20 so that the first transfer vehicle 100 can pass smoothly when carrying the target item 500.

[0153] In other examples, the layout of the upper storage layer A20 and the first channel S10 in the first storage layer A10 can be the same. The lifting device 300 is connected between the first channels S10 of each storage layer A. When the first transfer vehicle 100 is transferred between different storage layers A, it can run to the first channel S10 of the corresponding storage layer A through the first pair of interfaces E1 and the third pair of interfaces E3, and run to the second channel S20 of the corresponding storage layer A through the second pair of interfaces E2 and the second pair of interfaces E4.

[0154] The warehousing system of this application achieves efficient distribution and transfer of target items 500 between different storage layers A by setting up a dynamically configurable temporary storage area in the first storage layer A10. Through the coordinated operation of the first transfer vehicle 100 and the second transfer vehicle 200, combined with the cross-layer transfer capability of the lifting device 300, and through the rational planning of the layout and transfer paths of the first channel S10, the second channel S20, the third channel S30 and the docking channel S40, the overall operating efficiency of the warehousing system is improved.

[0155] The above detailed embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that the above are merely specific embodiments of the embodiments of this application, and the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings. The true scope of protection is indicated by the claims of this application. Those skilled in the art, upon considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein, will readily conceive of other embodiments of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made based on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A warehousing system, characterized in that, include: A vehicle (T) having multiple storage layers (A) arranged along its height: The storage layer is provided with a first channel (S10) and a second channel (S20), which are connected to each other; a storage location (T01) is provided above the second channel (S20), which is configured to place the target item (500). The plurality of storage layers (A) includes a first storage layer (A10), the first storage layer (A10) is provided with a third channel (S30), the third channel (S30) is adjacent to or connected to the second channel (S20) and / or the first channel (S10) of the first storage layer (A10). A first transfer vehicle (100) is configured to move within the first channel (S10) and the second channel (S20); The second transfer vehicle (200) is configured to move within the third channel (S30); A lifting device (300) is disposed in the vehicle (T) and is configured to transfer the first transfer vehicle (100) and / or the target item (500) between different storage layers (A).

2. The warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting device (300) includes: A guiding mechanism (310) that penetrates the plurality of storage layers (A) in the height direction; A carrying mechanism (320) is coupled to the guiding mechanism (310) and is configured to carry the first transfer vehicle (100) and / or the target item (500) between different storage layers (A).

3. The warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism (310) includes a column assembly (311) and a guide assembly (312): The column assembly (311) encloses and forms a lifting space; The guide component (312) is disposed on the column component (311); The support mechanism (320) is fitted onto the guide assembly (312), and the support mechanism (320) is configured to move along the height direction.

4. The warehousing system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide mechanism (310) is provided with four docking ports (E). The interface (E) is connected to the first channel (S10) or the second channel (S20). The interface (E) is configured to allow the first transfer vehicle (100) to move between the lifting space and the first channel (S10) connected to the interface (E); and / or, to allow the first transfer vehicle (100) to move between the lifting space and the second channel (S20) connected to the interface (E).

5. The warehousing system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bearing mechanism (320) includes a motion component (321) and a support component (322). The support component (322) is mounted on the motion component (321), the support component (322) has a carrying space, the volume of which is adapted to the volume of the first transfer vehicle (100) when carrying the target item (500), and the support component (322) is configured to support the first transfer vehicle (100) and / or the target item (500). The motion component (321) is coupled to the guide component (312), and the motion component (321) is configured to move the support component (322) within the lifting space so that the support component (322) receives and / or outputs the first transfer vehicle (100) in different storage layers (A).

6. The warehousing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guiding assembly (312) includes a first engaging member. The motion assembly (321) includes a drive member and a second engagement member engaged with the first engagement member. The second engagement member is configured to move along the first engagement member under the drive of the drive member, thereby causing the bearing mechanism (320) to move in the height direction.

7. The warehousing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The supporting component (320) is provided with a docking component (330). The docking assembly (330) is configured to allow the first transfer vehicle (100) to enter and exit the lifting space in an orientation that enables it to dock with either the first channel (S10) or the second channel (S20).

8. The warehousing system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The docking assembly (330) includes a first guide rail assembly (331) and a second guide rail assembly (332). The first guide rail assembly (331) and the second guide rail assembly (332) are interleaved on the support assembly (320). The first guide rail assembly (331) extends along a first direction and is adapted to the first traveling mechanism (111) of the first transfer vehicle (100). The second guide rail assembly (332) extends along a second direction and is adapted to the second travel mechanism (112) of the first transfer vehicle (100).

9. The warehousing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first storage layer (A10) is provided with multiple partitions (An), and the third channel (S30) is provided between adjacent partitions (An). The first storage layer (A10) is provided with a docking channel (S40). The docking channel (S40) is disposed below the second channel (S20) and / or the first channel (S10) of the first storage layer (A10), and the docking channel (S40) is connected to the third channel (S30). The second transfer vehicle (200) can move along the docking channel (S40) to below the cargo location (T01), and Connect the target item (500) on the storage location (T01).

10. The warehousing system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The third channel (S30) includes a third transverse channel (S31). The third transverse channel (S31) extends along the first direction. The first transfer vehicle (100) moves in the first channel (S10) along the first direction and in the second channel (S20) along the second direction; The second transfer vehicle (200) moves in the first direction within the third transverse channel (S31) and in the second direction within the docking channel (S40); A plurality of second channels (S20) and a plurality of docking channels (S40) are provided between the first channel (S10) and the third transverse channel (S31).

11. The warehousing system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The partition (An) is adjacent to the third transverse channel (S31). The partition (An) is provided with the first channel (S10), the second channel (S20) and the docking channel (S40), and the lifting device (300) operates in the partition (An); The lifting device (300) is configured to, when supporting the first transfer vehicle (100) to move to the first storage layer (A10), allow the first transfer vehicle (100) to move between the support mechanism (320) and the first channel (S10) via a first pair of interfaces (E1) or a third pair of interfaces (E3); or, to move between the support mechanism (320) and the second channel via a second pair of interfaces (E2) or a fourth pair of interfaces (E4). The first transfer vehicle (100) is configured to dock with the cargo position (T01) in the second channel (S20) to place or pick up the target item (500). The second transfer vehicle (200) is configured to dock with the cargo location (T01) within the docking channel (S40) to pick up or place the target item (500).

12. The warehousing system according to claim 11, characterized in that, The partition (An) is connected to the lifting device (300) through the first channel (S10) and the second channel (S20). The lifting device (300) is configured to allow the first transfer vehicle (100) to connect to the first channel (S10) via the first pair of interfaces (E1) and the third pair of interfaces (E3), and to connect to the second channel (S20) via the second pair of interfaces (E2) and the fourth pair of interfaces (E4). The first pair of interfaces (E1) is adjacent to the second pair of interfaces (E2) and the fourth pair of interfaces (E4); the second pair of interfaces (E2) is adjacent to the first pair of interfaces (E1) and the third pair of interfaces (E3).

13. The warehousing system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The plurality of partitions (An) includes a first partition (A11) and / or a second partition (A12). The first partition (A11) is located at the edge of the storage system, and the docking channel (S40) in the first partition (A11) includes the first docking channel (S41). The first docking channel (S41) connects to the external area (A0) of the storage system. The second partition (A12) and the first partition (A11) are provided with a shared third transverse channel (S31).

14. The warehousing system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The third channel (S30) includes a third longitudinal channel (S32). The third longitudinal channel (S32) penetrates multiple sections (An) of the vehicle (T) in the second direction. The third longitudinal channel (S32) and the third transverse channel (S31) are interconnected in an alternating manner. The second transfer vehicle (200) moves in the second direction within the third longitudinal channel (S32).

15. The warehousing system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The storage layer (A) includes an upper storage layer (A20). The number of second channels (S20) in the upper storage layer (A20) is greater than the number of second channels (S20) in the first storage layer (A10). The upper storage layer (A20) is provided with a second channel (S20) or the first channel (S10) at the position of the third channel (S30) corresponding to the first storage layer (A10).

16. The warehousing system according to claim 15, characterized in that, The upper storage layer (A20) is connected to the lifting device (300) through the second channel (S20). The lifting device (300) is configured such that when the carrying mechanism (320) moves the first transfer vehicle (100) to the upper storage layer (A20), the first transfer vehicle (100) is connected to the second channel (S20) of the upper storage layer (A20) through the second pair of interfaces (E2) or the fourth pair of interfaces (E4).

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