Cargo racks, warehouse storage systems, and conveying systems

Abstract

A cargo rack (10) is provided. The cargo rack (10) is used for warehouse storage and is provided with multiple layers of storage space (101), cargo boxes (104) are placed in warehouse storage locations (103) of the storage space, and fixed rail transport equipment (102) is installed on one or both sides of the cargo rack, and the fixed rail transport equipment drives a task unit (14) that performs loading and unloading of cargo boxes and / or cargo by a first movable part (13) to place the cargo into or out of a transfer assembly of a cargo transport robot (17) operating at the bottom (16) of the cargo rack, and removes the cargo from the transfer assembly, and provides a passage for a ground cargo transport robot by removing one or more partition plates (18) of the bottom layer of the cargo rack, or provides a suitable height to support the cargo transport robot operating on the ground by removing one or more cargo rack layers (19) of the cargo rack. Compared to conventional warehouse storage systems using cargo racks, this system can significantly improve space efficiency, cargo loading and unloading speed, and sorting efficiency in warehouse storage.

Claims

1. It is a cargo rack, Used for warehouse storage, the cargo rack is provided with multiple layers of storage space, cargo boxes are placed in warehouse storage locations within the storage space, and fixed rail transport equipment is installed on one or both sides of the cargo rack. The fixed rail transport equipment drives a task unit that performs loading and unloading of cargo boxes and / or cargo using a first movable component, to place cargo into or remove from a transfer assembly of a cargo transport robot operating at the bottom of the cargo rack. By removing the partition plates of one or more warehouse storage locations on the lowest level of the cargo rack, a passage for a ground cargo transport robot is provided. Alternatively, removing one or more cargo rack layers of the cargo rack can be used to ensure sufficient height to support cargo handling robots operating on the ground. A cargo rack characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned fixed rail transport equipment is It includes a horizontal rail, a first vertical column, a first movable part, and a task unit connection mechanism. The aforementioned lateral rail is fixed to the cargo rack, The first vertical column is installed vertically on the horizontal rail and is slidable in the horizontal direction. The first movable part is installed on the first vertical column and is slidable along the first vertical column. A connection mechanism for the task unit is installed on the first movable part. The cargo rack according to feature 1.

3. If the task unit is a cargo box pushing / pulling member, the connection mechanism of the task unit includes: Support structure for cargo box pushing / pulling member, A transport assembly for the cargo box pushing and pulling components is installed. The cargo rack according to feature 2.

4. It is used in a rectangular parallelepiped warehouse storage space, in which multiple rows of cargo racks are installed, and the rectangular parallelepiped warehouse storage space is movable. The cargo rack according to feature 3.

5. The cargo racks are installed in multiple layers, and the cargo racks installed in multiple layers share one fixed rail transport unit, or each layer is equipped with one or more fixed rail transport units. A cargo rack according to claim 3 or 4.

6. The aforementioned cargo racks are installed by connecting them horizontally, and the cargo racks installed by connecting them horizontally share one fixed rail transport unit, or one or more fixed rail transport units are installed for each of them. A cargo rack according to claim 3 or 4.

7. The structure further includes a second vertical column and a second movable part, wherein the second vertical column is installed vertically on the horizontal rail and is slidable in the horizontal direction. The second movable part is installed on the second vertical column and is slidable along the second vertical column. A connection mechanism for the task unit is installed on the second movable part. The task unit is installed between the first vertical column and the second vertical column via the connection mechanism. The task unit is driven to locate and move to the cargo location or delivery location on the cargo rack. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 2 to 6.

8. The system further includes other lateral rails fixed to the lower part of the cargo rack, The two lateral rails are connected to the first and second vertical columns by sliding blocks. The aforementioned slide block moves along a lateral rail by the drive of a roller, and the roller is driven by a motor. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 4 to 7.

9. A timing pulley, driven by a motor and controlled by a reduction gear, is installed, and the timing pulley supports the movement of the first movable part on the slide rail of the first vertical column by driving a timing belt. A timing pulley, driven by a motor and controlled by a reduction gear, is installed, and the timing pulley drives a timing belt to support the movement of the second movable part on the slide rail of the second vertical column. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 4 to 8.

10. Cargo transport robots are unmanned transport vehicles. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. Cargo transport robots are autonomous mobile robots. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

12. A cargo rack according to any one of claims 1 to 11 is installed. A warehouse storage system characterized by the following features.

13. The warehouse storage system according to claim 12 includes a cargo handling robot. A transport system characterized by the following features.

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