Pallet transfer mechanism and pallet transfer system

Abstract

To provide a pallet transfer mechanism and pallet transfer system that can ensure the accuracy and efficiency of pallet transport. [Solution] The pallet transfer mechanism includes a mounting device 10, an obstacle sensor 20, and a pallet sensor 30. The mounting device 10 includes a plurality of support frames 11 used to place the pallet 1. The obstacle sensor 20 passes diagonally through the transfer space and emits an obstacle detection ray L1 towards another support frame 11 installed diagonally opposite it, and the obstacle detection ray L1 is used to confirm whether or not an object is present in the transfer space. The pallet sensor 30 is installed on one support frame 11 and emits a pallet detection ray towards another support frame 11 installed horizontally adjacent to it, and the pallet detection ray is used to confirm whether or not the pallet 1 is placed on the mounting member 112.

Claims

1. In a pallet transfer mechanism used to place pallets, in which different conveying devices transfer the pallets, the pallet transfer mechanism is: The device includes a plurality of support frames, which are installed at intervals to form a transfer space, each of which has a support member and a placement member, the placement member being provided at the uppermost end of the support member and used as a placement device for placing the pallet, An obstacle sensor is provided on the support member of one of the support frames, passes diagonally through the transfer space, and emits an obstacle detection beam to another support frame installed diagonally opposite it, the obstacle detection beam is used to confirm whether or not an object is present in the transfer space, and an obstacle presence signal or obstacle absence signal is transmitted accordingly, A pallet sensor is provided on the aforementioned mounting member of one of the support frames, and a pallet detection beam is shone toward another support frame that is horizontally adjacent to it. The pallet detection beam is used to confirm whether or not the pallet is placed on the aforementioned mounting member, and a pallet presence signal or a pallet absence signal is transmitted accordingly. A pallet transfer mechanism characterized by including the following:

2. The aforementioned mounting device includes a plurality of guide members, each of which is erected on each of the aforementioned mounting members, and the plurality of guide members are used to restrict the transfer position of the pallet. The pallet transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the mounting device further includes a stopping member, the stopping member is installed upright on one side of the peripheral edge of the mounting device, and the pallet is stopped at the transfer position.

3. The pallet transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the number of obstacle sensors is two, the two obstacle sensors are provided on the support members of two mutually adjacent support frames, and the two obstacle detection light rays are transmitted in cross-section.

4. The pallet transfer mechanism further includes a barcode identifier and a forklift sensor, the barcode identifier being erected on one side of the peripheral edge of the aforementioned mounting member, and the barcode identifier being used to detect the identification barcode of the pallet. The pallet transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the conveying device includes a forklift, the forklift sensor is installed on the bottom surface of the aforementioned storage member, the forklift sensor detects horizontally whether or not the forklift is present on one side of the aforementioned storage device, and transmits a forklift presence signal or a forklift absence signal accordingly.

5. A pallet transfer system is used to transfer pallets using different transport devices, and the transport device includes an automated guided vehicle and a stacker. This includes a pallet transfer mechanism installed at the receiving or shipping location, and the pallet transfer mechanism is: A mounting device comprising a plurality of support frames, the plurality of support frames being installed at intervals to surround and form a transfer space, the plurality of support frames being used to place the pallet, each of the support frames having a support member and a mounting member, the mounting member being provided at the uppermost end of the support member and used to place the pallet, An obstacle sensor is installed on one of the support frames, passes diagonally through the transfer space, and emits an obstacle detection beam to another support frame installed diagonally opposite it, the obstacle detection beam is used to confirm whether or not an object is present in the transfer space, and an obstacle presence signal or obstacle absence signal is transmitted accordingly, A pallet sensor is installed on one of the support frames and emits a pallet detection beam toward another support frame installed horizontally adjacent to it. The pallet detection beam is used to confirm whether or not the pallet is placed on the aforementioned support member, and a pallet presence signal or a pallet absence signal is transmitted accordingly. A control module connected to the obstacle sensor and the pallet sensor, used to control the pallet transfer mechanism at the loading position, which, if it receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet absence signal, transmits an automated guided vehicle loading pallet placement signal; if it receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet presence signal, transmits a stacker loading pallet removal signal; when used to control the pallet transfer mechanism at the loading position, which, if it receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet absence signal, transmits a stacker loading pallet placement signal; and if it receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet presence signal, transmits an automated guided vehicle loading pallet removal signal. An execution module connected to the obstacle sensor, the pallet sensor, and the control module controls the operation of the automated guided vehicle and the stacker based on the automated guided vehicle pallet placement signal, the automated guided vehicle pallet removal signal, the stacker pallet removal signal, and the stacker pallet placement signal. A pallet transfer system characterized by including the following.

6. The aforementioned mounting device includes a plurality of guide members, each of which is erected on each of the aforementioned mounting members, and the plurality of guide members are used to restrict the transfer position of the pallet. The pallet transfer system according to claim 5, wherein the mounting device further includes a stopping member, the stopping member is installed upright on one side of the peripheral edge of the mounting device, and the pallet is stopped at the transfer position.

7. The pallet transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that the number of obstacle sensors is two, the two obstacle sensors are provided on the support members of two mutually adjacent support frames, and the two obstacle detection rays are transmitted in cross-section.

8. The pallet transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that the control module reserves an abnormal warning time in advance, and if the duration of the obstacle presence signal or the pallet presence signal exceeds the abnormal warning time, the control module transmits an abnormal signal.

9. The pallet transfer system according to claim 5, wherein the transport device further includes a forklift, the pallet transfer mechanism is also installed at the loading position, and when the control module is used to control the pallet transfer mechanism at the loading position, if the control module receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet absence signal, the control module transmits a pallet placement signal outside the automated guided vehicle storage space, and if the control module receives the obstacle absence signal and the pallet presence signal, the control module transmits a pallet removal signal outside the forklift storage space, and the execution module controls the operation of the automated guided vehicle and the forklift based on the pallet placement signal outside the automated guided vehicle storage space and the pallet removal signal outside the forklift storage space.

10. The pallet transfer mechanism further includes a barcode identifier, which is mounted upright on one side of the peripheral edge of the aforementioned mounting member, and is used to detect the identification barcode of the pallet. The pallet transfer mechanism further includes a forklift sensor, which is installed on the bottom surface of the aforementioned mounting member, and the forklift sensor detects horizontally whether or not the forklift is present on one side of the aforementioned mounting device, and transmits a forklift presence signal or a forklift absence signal accordingly. The pallet transfer system further includes a display device, which is connected to the control module and the execution module, and the display device displays pallet information of the pallet, as described in claim 9.

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