Automated cold chain building rack system that integrates rack structure and insulation system

Abstract

This invention relates to an automated cold chain building rack system that integrates a rack structure and an insulation system, and more specifically, is characterized by the use of rack columns and insulation materials.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated cold chain building rack system that integrates a rack structure and an insulation system, and more specifically, is characterized by the use of rack columns and insulation materials. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, logistics is an abbreviation of "Physical Distribution," referring to the flow of goods from producers to consumers. Specifically, logistics encompasses the entire material distribution process, including the transportation, loading, unloading, storage, and packaging of manufactured goods, as well as distribution processing and transportation infrastructure. As a component of this logistics system, the warehouse is a facility for receiving, storing, and shipping cargo; active technological development is currently underway to reduce the time and manpower required for loading and shipping operations at these facilities.

[0003] The loading and unloading of goods (removing goods from racks; referred to with the same meaning hereinafter) in a conventional general logistics warehouse is briefly explained. First, within the logistics warehouse, multiple racks are installed that are partitioned according to the type and size of the goods and assigned 'numbers'. For a given numbered rack, zones are established for loading goods, such as 'rows' in the horizontal direction, 'stairs' in the floor height, and 'addresses' in the depth from the 'rows'. Typically, goods received from these racks are loaded onto the corresponding 'number', 'row', 'stairs', and 'addresses' using a forklift, or goods are unloaded from those locations. Hereinafter, 'number', 'row', 'stairs', and 'addresses' are referred to with the same meaning.

[0004] Meanwhile, the cold chain is a management method applied to distribution systems in cold chain logistics businesses, such as medical and processed frozen / refrigerated foods requiring low-temperature management, as well as biotechnology logistics businesses involving temperature-sensitive products like vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and blood / serum. It is a system designed to continuously maintain product quality without damage during distribution by managing low temperatures for products that require a certain amount of time for distribution due to a mismatch between production and consumption locations. In this context, the low-temperature management performed by the cold chain system refers to managing optimal temperature conditions to prevent the products being distributed from spoiling.

[0005] In the case of logistics warehouses applying existing cold chain systems, maintaining a low temperature regardless of the quantity of products stored or the amount of empty space places a cost burden on shippers storing products; meanwhile, warehouse companies faced a problem where they could not maximize profits despite incurring significant costs to maintain low temperatures when there was ample empty space.

[0006] Accordingly, while conducting research to solve the above-mentioned problem, the inventors developed an automated cold chain building rack system that integrates a rack structure and an insulation system. They discovered that using the system simplifies the movement and stacking of logistics and allows for more efficient maintenance of the temperature within the logistics warehouse at a low level, thereby completing the present invention.

[0007] In this regard, Korean registered patent No. 10-1553614 discloses a concrete stacking rack structure for a logistics warehouse and a method for constructing the same. The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was devised to solve the problems of the aforementioned prior art, and its purpose is to provide a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system. means of solving the problem

[0009] As a technical means for achieving the aforementioned technical problem, one aspect of the present invention is,

[0010] A shuttle automated cold chain building rack system is provided, comprising: a plurality of rack columns (210) formed in a vertical direction; a first connecting member (230) connecting the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other in a horizontal direction; a shuttle rail (220) installed on the first connecting member (230); and an insulating material (250) installed to surround the outer surface of the rack column (210) positioned at the outermost among the plurality of rack columns (210).

[0011] The plurality of rack columns (210) may be formed as a set in which four columns (210) form a square cross-sectional structure, and the set may be installed in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other at a constant distance.

[0012] A drainage plate (260) may be installed on the lower part of the insulation material (250), and a drainage channel (280) may be installed on the lower side of the insulation material (250) in an outward direction.

[0013] The above-described shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may further include: a steel frame (410) installed spaced apart from the outside of the insulation material (250); outer walls (420) installed on the front, rear, and both sides of the steel frame (410); and a roof (300) installed on the top of the steel frame (410).

[0014] A horizontal structural member may be installed between the steel frame (410) and the roof (300) and fixed to each other through member connection.

[0015] The above-described shuttle automated cold chain building rack system further comprises a support member (110) installed in a height direction from the floor to the upper steel frame (410); and an insulation material (120) for the support member disposed on the outside of the support member (110), wherein the insulation material (120) for the support member may be formed only in the section of the support member (110) located inside the insulation material (250). Effects of the invention

[0016] The shuttle automation cold chain building rack system according to the present invention, as described above, utilizes rack columns, so it may be possible to design a high structure without separate work such as welding.

[0017] In addition, since the exterior of the aforementioned rack column is wrapped with insulation, it may be possible to efficiently maintain the temperature inside the warehouse at a low temperature. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 2 and 3 are schematic diagrams showing the top of a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the lower part of a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship of support members of a shuttle automation cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the interior of a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a refrigeration fan of a shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The present invention will be described in more detail below. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited by the embodiments described herein, and is defined only by the claims set forth below.

[0020] Additionally, the terms used in this invention are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Throughout the specification of this invention, the term 'comprising' any component means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0022] The present invention is,

[0023] A shuttle automated cold chain building rack system is provided, comprising: a plurality of rack columns (210) formed in a vertical direction; a first connecting member (230) connecting the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other in a horizontal direction; a shuttle rail (220) installed on the first connecting member (230); and an insulating material (250) installed to surround the outer surface of the rack column (210) positioned at the outermost among the plurality of rack columns (210).

[0025] Hereinafter, a shuttle automation cold chain building rack system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0026] Meanwhile, since the configurations shown in Figures 1 to 7 above are merely examples of one embodiment, it should be understood that any modification of some form or substitution of components is included within the scope that does not impair the scope of the present invention.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may be composed of a plurality of rack columns (210) formed in a vertical direction, a first connecting member (230) including a plurality of longitudinal frames and transverse frames that connect the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other in a horizontal direction and have rows in the horizontal direction, steps in the height direction, and addresses in the depth direction, a shuttle rail (220) installed along the addresses on the transverse frames, and a shuttle moving along the shuttle rail (220). That is, since the shuttle transports logistics while moving along the shuttle rail (220), it may be very efficient in terms of storage efficiency and unmanned automation compared to existing manual logistics warehouse systems.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, since the plurality of rack columns (210) formed in the vertical direction can be continuously connected in the height direction according to the first connecting member (230), it may be possible to design a high structure without a separate welding operation.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of rack columns (210) may form a set in which four columns (210) form a square cross-sectional structure, and the set may be installed in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other at a constant distance. Accordingly, the horizontal, vertical, and height directions may all be formed to have a grid shape.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automation building rack system (1) may include a first connecting member (230) that connects the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other in a horizontal direction. That is, the rack columns (210) formed spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction may be connected to each other through the first connecting member (230).

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automation building rack system (1) may further include a second connecting member (235) that connects two adjacent columns (210) in an up-and-down direction in a zigzag shape, in addition to the first connecting member (230). That is, by further including the second connecting member (235), the connection between the rack columns (210) may be made more robust.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, a shuttle rail (220) may be installed on the first connecting member (230). The shuttle rail (220) corresponds to a rail on which an actual shuttle travels, and may be installed in a grid shape in the same manner as the first connecting member (230), and the shuttle may be a four-way shuttle.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may include an insulating material (250) installed to surround the outer surface of the rack column (210) positioned at the outermost among the plurality of rack columns (210). That is, the insulating material (250) may be installed to maintain the logistics stored inside at a low temperature.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention, a refrigeration panel (240) may be additionally installed between the outermost rack column (210) and the insulation material (250). That is, the refrigeration panel (240) may be attached to the outermost rack column (210), and the insulation material (250) may be installed on the outside of the refrigeration panel (240). At this time, the installation of the insulation material (250) may be performed in various ways, for example, by a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) method in which liquid urethane raw material is sprayed onto the outside of the refrigeration panel (240) using a high-pressure spray device to form the insulation material.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 4, a floor insulation material (270) may be installed on the lower part of the floor surface, a drainage plate (260) may be installed on the lower part of the floor insulation material (270), and a drainage channel (280) may be installed on the lower side of the insulation material (250) in an outward direction. That is, since the interior of the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to the present invention is maintained at a low temperature, condensation may occur due to condensation caused by a temperature difference, and the condensation may be discharged to the outside through the drainage plate (260) and the drainage channel (280).

[0038] That is, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to the present invention may be referred to as an automated cold chain building rack system that integrates the rack structure and the insulation system because the exterior of the rack structure logistics warehouse, which includes the rack column (210), is completely covered by insulation materials (250, 270). In addition, since the shuttle building rack system is adopted in terms of logistics movement and stacking, it is highly efficient in terms of storage efficiency and unmanned automation compared to existing manual logistics warehouse systems, and in terms of the cold chain, as described above, the exterior of the rack column (210) is completely covered by insulation materials (250, 270), so the temperature inside the warehouse may be maintained at a low temperature more efficiently.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may include a steel frame (410) installed spaced apart from the outside of the insulation material (250). That is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the steel frame (410) is installed spaced apart from the insulation material (250), so installation may be very easy.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may include outer walls (420) installed on the front, rear, and both sides of the steel frame (410) and a roof (300) installed on the top of the steel frame (410).

[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, the roof (300) may be installed on the uppermost part of the steel frame (410), and a horizontal structural member may be installed between the steel frame (410) and the roof (300) and fixed to each other through member connection.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal structural member may be a structure that supports the lower end of the roof (300), and preferably, an H-beam may be used. Meanwhile, the horizontal structural member may be fixed to the uppermost end of the steel frame (410) through member connection, and preferably, may be fixed through bolt connection.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal structural members may be in the number of units and may be installed spaced apart from each other. Meanwhile, a purlin may be installed on the upper part of the spaced horizontal structural members, and specifically, the purlin may be installed between the lower part of the roof (300) and the upper part of the horizontal structural members. Additionally, the purlin may be installed to connect the spaced horizontal structural members to each other, thereby distributing the weight of the roof (300) among the multiple horizontal structural members and the steel frame (410) to form a more stable shape.

[0046] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may further include a support member (110) installed in the height direction from the floor to the upper steel frame (410) and an insulation material (120) for the support member disposed on the outside of the support member (110). In this case, the insulation material (120) for the support member may be formed only in the section of the support member (110) located inside the insulation material (250) and may not be formed in the section protruding above the insulation material (250). That is, since the support member (110) is connected to the outside, the insulation material (120) for the support member, which blocks heat transfer to the outside, may be disposed on the outside.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 7, a cooling fan (290) may be installed inside the insulation material (250). That is, the internal temperature of the insulation material (250) may be maintained at a low temperature by operating the cooling fan (290).

[0049] Below, the installation of the above-mentioned shuttle automation cold chain building rack system will be explained step by step.

[0051] First, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a base frame.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the base frame may involve performing ground marking in advance and then installing the base frame in a grid shape.

[0053] Next, installation location marking may be performed to mark the location of the material to be installed thereafter. After that, a support angle may be installed vertically within the basic frame. At this time, the support angle is installed to support the cross angle described below, and may be installed to have a predetermined height so as to be exposed above the basic frame. Meanwhile, the shape of the support angle may not be significantly limited as long as it has a shape that stably supports the cross angle.

[0054] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the base frame may include the step of installing a cross angle adjacent to the top of the support angle. More specifically, the cross angle may be installed horizontally on the upper part of the base frame, and preferably, the upper surface of the cross angle may be installed to have the same height as the top of the support angle.

[0055] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the base frame may include the step of installing a channel on the cross angle. In this case, the channel (120) may have a "C" shape and may be installed perpendicular to the cross angle. Meanwhile, the cross angle and the channel may be joined by welding.

[0056] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the base frame may include the step of installing an L-shaped anchor bolt in the channel. As described below, a rack column (210) may be installed on the L-shaped anchor bolt, and after installing the rack column (210) on the L-shaped anchor bolt, it may serve to erect the rack column (210) by tightening it with a nut and a washer. Subsequently, before pouring concrete, an installation inspection and supplementation of the base frame may be performed.

[0057] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the step of installing the base frame may include the step of supplying and pouring concrete so that the upper surface of the channel is exposed. That is, after pouring the concrete, only the channel and the L-shaped anchor bolt may be exposed on the upper surface of the concrete. At this time, concrete finishing around the channel may be performed, and concrete may be poured through a vibration operation so that no voids are formed inside the channel and on the underside of the anchor plate where the anchor bolt is installed.

[0059] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may involve installing a drainage plate (260) on the base frame, installing a floor insulation material (270) on the drainage plate (260), and then pouring concrete on the floor insulation material (270).

[0061] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a rack column (210) on the poured concrete.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rack columns (210) may be in the number of units and may be installed in a vertical direction. In this case, since the rack columns (210) can be continuously connected in the height direction according to the steps through the first connecting member (230) to be described later, it may be possible to design a high structure without a separate welding process.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of rack columns (210) may form a set in which four columns (210) form a square cross-sectional structure, and the set may be installed in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other at a constant distance. Accordingly, the horizontal, vertical, and height directions may all be formed to have a grid shape.

[0065] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a first connecting member (230) and a second connecting member (235) that connect the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, rack columns (210) formed spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction may be connected to each other through the first connecting member (230). Additionally, the connection between the rack columns (210) may be made more robust through a second connecting member (235) that connects in the vertical direction to form a zigzag shape based on two adjacent columns (210).

[0068] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a shuttle rail (220) on the first connecting member (230).

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the shuttle rail (220) corresponds to a rail on which an actual shuttle travels and may be installed in a grid shape, similar to the first connecting member (230), and the shuttle may be a four-way shuttle.

[0071] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a refrigeration panel (240) to surround the outer surface of the rack column (210) positioned at the outermost among the plurality of rack columns (210), and installing an insulating material (250) on the outside of the refrigeration panel (240).

[0072] In one embodiment of the present invention, the insulation material (250) may be installed to maintain the logistics stored inside at a low temperature. Meanwhile, the installation of the insulation material (250) may be performed in various ways, for example, by a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) method in which liquid urethane raw material is sprayed onto the outside of the refrigeration panel (240) using a high-pressure spray device to form the insulation material.

[0074] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing a steel frame (410) on the outside of the insulation material (250). At this time, the steel frame (410) may be installed so as to be spaced apart from the insulation material (250).

[0076] Next, in one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automation cold chain building rack system may include the step of installing outer walls (420) on the front, rear, and both sides of the steel frame (410); and the step of installing a roof (300) on the top of the steel frame (410).

[0077] In one embodiment of the present invention, the roof (300) may be installed on the uppermost part of the steel frame (410), and a horizontal structural member may be installed between the steel frame (410) and the roof (300) and fixed to each other through member connection.

[0078] In one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal structural member may be a structure that supports the lower end of the roof (300), and preferably, an H-beam may be used. Meanwhile, the horizontal structural member may be fixed to the uppermost end of the steel frame (410) through member connection, and preferably, may be fixed through bolt connection.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, the horizontal structural members may be in the number of units and may be installed spaced apart from each other. Meanwhile, a purlin may be installed on the upper part of the spaced horizontal structural members, and specifically, the purlin may be installed between the lower part of the roof (300) and the upper part of the horizontal structural members. Additionally, the purlin may be installed to connect the spaced horizontal structural members to each other, thereby distributing the weight of the roof (300) among the multiple horizontal structural members and the steel frame (410) to form a more stable shape.

[0081] In one embodiment of the present invention, the installation of the shuttle automated building rack system (1) may, in addition to the above configuration, involve installing a refrigeration fan (290) inside the insulation material (250) to maintain the internal temperature of the insulation material (250) at a low temperature, and may involve installing a drainage channel (280) in an outward direction on the lower side of the insulation material (250). That is, since the interior of the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to the present invention is maintained at a low temperature, condensation may occur due to condensation caused by the temperature difference, and the generated condensation may be discharged to the outside through the drainage plate (260) and the drainage channel (280).

[0083] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings and preferred embodiments, the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by these drawings and embodiments. Accordingly, various modifications or equivalent embodiments may exist within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of rights of the technical concept according to the present invention should be interpreted by the claims, and technical concepts within an equivalent or equivalent scope should be interpreted as falling within the scope of rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0084] 110: Support member 120: Insulation material for support member 210: Rack column 220: Shuttle rail 230: First connecting member 235: Second connecting member 240: Refrigeration panel 250: Insulation material 260: Drainage board 270: Floor insulation 280: Drainage channel 290: Refrigeration pan 300: Roof 410: Steel frame 420: Exterior wall

Claims

Claim 1 A plurality of rack columns (210) formed in a vertical direction; a first connecting member (230) connecting the plurality of rack columns (210) to each other in a horizontal direction; a shuttle rail (220) installed on the first connecting member (230); an insulating material (250) installed to surround the outer surface of the rack column (210) positioned at the outermost among the plurality of rack columns (210); and a steel frame (410) installed spaced apart from the outside of the insulating material (250). A shuttle automated cold chain building rack system comprising: a roof (300) installed on the upper part of the steel frame (410); wherein a refrigeration panel (240) is additionally installed between the rack column (210) and the insulation material (250) arranged at the outermost edge, and a horizontal structural member is installed between the steel frame (410) and the roof (300) and fixed to each other through member connection, wherein the horizontal structural member is a plurality of members and is installed spaced apart from each other, and a purlin is installed between the lower part of the roof (300) and the upper part of the horizontal structural member to connect the spaced horizontal structural members to each other. Claim 2 In claim 1, the plurality of rack columns (210) are formed as a set such that four columns (210) form a square cross-sectional structure, and the set is installed in multiple numbers with a certain spacing between them. Claim 3 A shuttle automated cold chain building rack system according to claim 1, wherein a drainage plate (260) is installed on the lower side of the insulation material (250) and a drainage channel (280) is installed on the lower side of the insulation material (250) in an outward direction. Claim 4 In claim 1, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system further comprises outer walls (420) installed on the front, rear, and both sides of the steel frame (410). Claim 5 delete Claim 6 In claim 4, the shuttle automated cold chain building rack system further comprises: a support member (110) installed in a height direction from the floor to the upper steel frame (410); and an insulation material (120) for the support member disposed on the outside of the support member (110), wherein the insulation material (120) for the support member is formed only in the section of the support member (110) located inside the insulation material (250).

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