AUTOMATIC CONTAINER LOADING UNIT

Abstract

The invention relates to an automated container loading unit that enables the automatic, controlled, and highly precise loading of product groups into containers.

Description

1 TARIFF AUTOMATIC CONTAINER LOADING UNIT The technical field to which the invention relates: The invention is used in the fields of logistics and industrial automation for automated loading. It relates to the units. The invention specifically concerns the automatic loading of various product groups into containers, 5 An automated container that enables controlled and highly precise loading. It is related to the loading unit. The unit that is the subject of the invention is a loading conveyor, a pusher arm for advancing the products, A lift mechanism that provides height adjustment and leveling allows products to be placed into the container. a paddle-like motion mechanism that performs the transfer, modular integration 10 an attachment mechanism that provides at least one stopper to restrict product flow, all a movable platform structure supporting the mechanical structure, real-time position and distance laser range sensors that perform verification and provide locking during loading It includes a hydraulic lock. Thanks to the synchronized operation of these components, the container loading time is 15. Precise positioning according to the unit, container positioning Eliminating tolerances, geometric alignment between container opening and internal volume. overcoming restrictions and loading product groups into containers throughout the cycle The transfer is ensured in a safe and orderly manner. State of the art: 20 In traditional loading methods or existing automated loading units, Alignment and placement of containers during loading area positioning Errors occur due to tolerances. Container door opening and... Differences in size and geometry between container internal volumes, loading devices This can cause jamming or damage to the products. Also, loading 25 Containers for product groups with different geometries and weights throughout the cycle Getting it to move along a straight line without tipping over presents a significant automation challenge. It constitutes. 2 In the current state of the art, there are various proposals for analysis-based artificial intelligence units and Although applications have been developed, these improvements are insufficient. For this purpose... Some of the applications related to the developed inventions are given below. Patent document number US20180194575A1, which is in the known state of the art. It has been examined. The document in question states that the loads are automatically loaded into trucks or trailers. enabling loading and unloading, positioning of loads and a unit that carries out its transportation via automated guided vehicles (AGVs) This is explained. However, the product groups in question include attachments, lifts, and by means of a paddle mechanism working together to place it inside the container There is no technical solution for this. 10 Patent document number US9623569B2, in the known state of the art. The document in question has been examined, including the mobile body, robot arm, and body conveyor unit. and includes a manipulator attached to a robotic arm, for the automated loading of trucks, and A unit that enables emptying is described. However, in the unit in question... 15 by the combined operation of the attachment, lift and paddle mechanisms of the product groups There is no technical solution for placing it inside a container. Patent document number CN111153226A, in the known state of the art. The document in question has been examined. It mentions load handling devices, palletizing robots, and pallets. automatic system consisting of a conveying device, an automatic correction device and a modified container Container loading equipment is described. Automatic correction device; lifting, 20 Loading equipment and container via lateral movement and rotation mechanisms. It ensures positional compatibility between them. However, the product in question in the unit... containers are formed by the combined operation of attachment, lift, and paddle mechanisms of their groups. There is no technical solution for installing it inside. Patent document number US20160090248A1, in the known state of the art, 25 It has been examined. The document in question states that the products taken from the conveyor are transferred to a carrier. and enables its automatic transfer to the target location via a cable robot. The loading unit is described. However, product groups are included in the unit in question. The attachment, lift, and shovel mechanisms work together to move the contents into the container. There is no technical solution for its installation. 30 3 Patent document number US20240181964A1 in the known state of the art. It has been examined. In the document in question, the angular position of the trailer relative to the loading ramp... its position and lateral distance, 3D camera unit and dynamic depth filtering A unit is described that enables the determination of this using a specific method. together, the alignment of the container with respect to the loading unit in the unit in question is 5 The product groups are placed inside the container with attachment, lift and shovel mechanisms. There is no technical solution for transferring it. Patent document number EP3368390B1, in the known state of the art. It has been examined. The document in question describes a motorized vehicle moving on a suspended rail. a 10 that enables the transportation and positioning of containers through carriers The transportation and route management unit is explained. However, the aforementioned the unit enables the automatic transfer of product groups into containers. There is no loading solution based on attachment, lift, and shovel mechanisms. Patent document number US4950118A, in the known state of the art. It has been examined. The document in question states that the trailers are suitable for loading and unloading. whether it is in that location is detected automatically via sensors. Loading and unloading operations using guided vehicles (AGVs) A unit in which the product is manufactured is described. However, the product in question is also described in that unit. containers are formed by the combined operation of attachment, lift, and paddle mechanisms of their groups. There is no technical solution for installing it inside. 20 In the known state of the art, automated loading of trucks and trailers and AGV, robotic arm, manipulator, conveyor and palletizing robot for unloading various units based there; also loading of vehicles or containers Alignment based on position using sensors, cameras, and automatic correction mechanisms. It appears to be provided through this channel. However, in the existing units, the product is 25. a system that groups products into containers, separating the top row of products in the group. The attachment mechanism transfers the remaining products via lift and paddle mechanisms. and one that moves previously loaded product groups together inside a container There is no technical solution that utilizes the loading cycle in combination. This Therefore, when addressing the positioning and alignment tolerances of the container, the same 30 at the time, product groups were considered in terms of container opening and internal volume constraints. 4 A new loading unit is needed that enables automatic and controlled stacking. It is heard. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. 5 The purpose of the invention: The purpose of the invention is to automatically and controllably pack product groups into containers. The goal is to develop an automated container loading unit that enables container loading. Another objective of the invention is the positioning of the container relative to the loading unit and By eliminating alignment differences, the loading process is carried out in accordance with the container orientation. The aim is to ensure that it is carried out in this way. Another purpose of the invention is to bridge the gap between the container opening and the container's internal height. by overcoming geometric constraints and placing products at the appropriate height inside the container The goal is to enable its removal and placement. Another purpose of the invention is to create a 15-inch display of products located at the top of a grouped product line. The product is separated and transported using an attachment mechanism, and the remaining product group is lifted and shoveled. The aim is to ensure that the material is transferred into the container through various mechanisms. Another purpose of the invention is to prevent items previously placed inside the container during the loading process. the controlled forward movement of the placed product groups and thus The aim is to ensure more efficient use of the container's internal volume. 20 Another objective of the invention is to enable the loading cycle to be repeated and controlled. by enabling this to be done without the need for manual intervention during the loading process. to reduce. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the need for forklift use in loading. The aim is to improve occupational safety in operations. 25 Another purpose of the invention is to prevent the container from moving during loading and to ensure the loading process is carried out safely and stably The purpose is to enable the container to be detected and locked. Another aim of the invention is to make the loading process faster and more organized. By ensuring that it is carried out in this way, the efficiency of the loading operation is increased by 5. to increase. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with reference to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking this into consideration. 10 Explanation of the figures: FIGURE 1; General view of the automatic container loading unit that is the subject of the invention. It is a drawing that gives. FIGURE 2; Side view of the automatic container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. This is a diagram showing the positional relationship with the container. 15 FIGURE 3; Perspective view of the automatic container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. This is a drawing showing the general layout of the products as they are transferred into the container. FIGURE 4; Perspective view of the automatic container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. This is a drawing showing the loading area inside the container. Explanation of references in the figures: 20 1. Center Back 2. Attachment 3. Container 4. Push arm 5. Loading conveyor 25 6. Push arm conveyor 7. Paddle motion conveyor 8. Moving platform 6 9. Laser rangefinder 10. Hydraulic lock 11. Lift 12. Repulsive profile 13. Rowing 5 Brief Description of the Invention The invention enables the automatic loading of product groups into containers. This relates to the automatic container loading unit. The unit determines the position and angle of the container. Detecting with laser range sensors and moving via a platform, 10 It has an automatically aligning structure. The container is hydraulically aligned during loading. It is secured with a locking mechanism. Products are received into the unit in groups of 18; 6 products from that group are attachments. While the first 12 products are held in place at the top of the container by a mechanism, the remaining 12 products are secured by a lift, pusher profile and These products are placed underneath via a paddle mechanism. The placed product is 15 The groups are moved towards the inside of the container by a paddle mechanism for loading. The process is repeated. At the end of loading, the stopper mechanism returns the products. It prevents its movement and the oar mechanism returns to its starting position. Detailed Description of the Invention: 20 The invention is used in the fields of logistics and industrial automation for automated loading. The invention relates to the units. Specifically, it concerns the automatic loading of various product groups into containers. An automated container that enables controlled and highly precise loading. It is related to the loading unit. The invention involves the automatic and controlled placement of product groups into containers (3) 25 It is an automated container loading unit that enables loading. The unit facilitates loading; conveyor (5), pusher arm (4), pusher arm conveyor (6), paddle motion conveyor (7), attachment (2), stopper (1), movable platform (8), laser rangefinder (9), hydraulic lock (10), lift (11) includes the pusher profile (12) and shovel (13) components. The unit loads the products. the container (3) should be moved in a controlled manner along the line to the loading position 30 Alignment and fixation of product groups and containers (3) by being perceived accordingly It ensures that the contents are transferred into the system in an orderly manner. 7 Figure 1 shows the general view of the automatic container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. The unit processes the transfer of the desired product groups to the unit. Loading conveyor (5) that provides the product groups moving in the loading direction, pusher arm (4) and push arm conveyor (6), transfer of product groups into container (3) The attachment (2) providing the shovel (13) shown in Figure 2 and after the loading process 5 There is a stopper (1) that prevents the product groups from moving backward. The unit positioning of the components in question according to the location of the container (3) and The movable platform shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4 (8) to ensure its alignment It is placed on top of it. Figure 2 shows the side view of the automatic container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. 10 Figure 2 shows the movable platform (8), the paddle (13) structure and the container (3). The positional relationship between the loading unit is shown. On the movable platform (8) Loading mechanisms positioned according to the position of the container (3) This ensures that the process is carried out appropriately. Product group loading. It is transported to the loading area via the conveyor (5) and the loading mechanisms 15 It is transferred to the paddle (13) structure via the product groups. The paddle (13) structure is transferred to the product groups. transfer into container (3) and move forward inside container (3) It provides. Before container (3) approaches the ramp, the loading line, the product to be loaded It can be filled with groups. Thus, when the container (3) reaches the loading position, 20 The product groups are ready for the loading cycle to be carried out. When container (3) is brought alongside the loading ramp, before the loading operation begins via laser range sensors (9) located at the front end of the movable platform The orientation and position of the container (3) relative to the loading unit are confirmed. Two There are 25 laser rangefinders (9) in use, and these laser rangefinders are 25 (9) container(3) structure (e.g. rear / side outer surfaces or corner lock slots by performing the distance measurement of the reference surfaces) of the container (3) loading It determines position and alignment information according to the unit. It has a locking mechanism. by detecting the parts placed at the points according to the loading unit of the container (3) It determines position and alignment information. 30 obtained from laser rangefinders (9) Based on the data received, the container is in the correct position relative to the loading axis (3). whether or not it is determined and if necessary the mobile platform (8) 8 Its position is automatically corrected. The movable platform (8) moves forward-backward, right-left and It can move in up-down directions and also in angular motion. It can be done. The container (3) is in a suitable position for loading. After verification, the hydraulic lock (10) is engaged on the container (3) By locking into the pin sockets located, the container (3) is attached to the movable platform (8) 5 It is fixed. In this way, the container (3) moves during the loading cycle. This prevents the truck from sliding, maximizes occupational safety, and ensures smooth loading. The stability of its axis is maintained. Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the automated container loading unit, which is the subject of the invention. It is given. In Figure 3, the product groups are loaded from the loading unit to the container (3) 10 The unit is shown being transferred inside and positioned within the container. The incoming products are in groups of 18. In the first stage of the loading cycle, The 6-item product group attachment (2) located at the top of the 18-item product group is being removed. In a standard container, the interior height and door opening height are considered. There is a difference of approximately 110 mm between them. This door top crossbar obstacle and 15 In order to safely overcome the container (3) entrance opening restrictions; The subject is the product group of 6, separated from the group of 18 together with the attachment mechanism (2). lowered in a way that will free the container's top crossbar and inside the container After being inserted, the attachment is raised to the roof of the container. At this stage, the attachment The lateral clamping / holding elements on the mechanism (2) are engaged, 20 The 6-item product group is temporarily suspended in this upper position near the container (3) ceiling and It holds it in a fixed position. The 6-piece product group is securely held by the attachment (2). With the suspension, the remaining 18-unit product group waiting on the roller conveyor The 12-unit section is transported onto the lift (11) mechanism via the conveyor system. Thus, the lift (11) mechanism lifts the products from the roller conveyor level to the paddle (13) 25 This allows the level to be reduced in a safe and controlled manner. The lift (11) mechanism carries the group of 12 products on it under the paddle (13) mechanism. After lowering it to the level in a controlled manner, the drive arm conveyor (6) The pusher profile (12) connected to the chain conveyor ears is activated. Pusher profile (12) attached to the chain lugs, 12-piece product 30 on the lift (11) mechanism the group precisely with linear guidance up to the end of the paddle (13) It is advancing. After the products are positioned on the end of the paddle (13), the attachment 9 hydraulic cylinders and attachment (2) located at the rear of the mechanism (2) hydraulic By activating the units, the 12-unit product group is lifted vertically upwards on the axis, and further First, a group of six products, separated and suspended at ceiling level, is placed vertically directly underneath. They are aligned accordingly. Thus, the 12-piece product group is positioned above the 6-piece product group. The group is joined vertically along the axis, stacked on top of each other to form the original 18-unit structure. 5 The precise vertical positioning process in the final placement of the products, attachment through these hydraulic cylinders located at the rear of the mechanism (2) It is completed. Attachment (2), lift (11) mechanism, pusher profile (12) and oar (13) The movements of the mechanism are independent of each other and in successive steps. It is performed synchronously. 10 Figure 4 shows the automatic container loading unit, the subject of the invention, together with the container (3). A perspective view is given. In Figure 4, the containers of the product groups (3) positioned in the loading area inside and after the loading process It is seen being kept inside a container. The product group, assembled and placed inside container (3), will be the new product 15. In order to make room for the group, via the paddle conveyor (7) and paddle (13) The container (3) is moved one step forward inside. The loading cycle In each of its repetitions, with the help of the paddle (13) and paddle motion conveyor (7) All product groups inside container (3) are moved forward together in a controlled and orderly manner. It is being advanced in this direction. In this way, each new product group is placed inside container (3) with 20 The necessary space for retrieval is mechanically created and the container's internal volume is fully utilized. This ensures efficient filling. As a result of repeating the loading cycle... After the final product group is placed inside container (3), container (3) The stopper (1) mechanism located in the entry area is activated. Stopper (1) mechanism, 25 on the fixed chassis located outside the container (3) lids. It is positioned. Hydraulic cylinders (or stopper arms) connected to the stopper (1) unit. Reaching into the container, it makes contact with the product group and the products return It prevents it from moving or sliding in that direction. Stopper (1) mechanism Thanks to this structure, products reach the container door opening during the loading process. is not being advanced; thus, the necessary safety 30 for closing the container lids. The gap is automatically protected and the products do not put pressure on / damage the lid area. This completely prevents the products from being released. In addition, the stopper (1) prevents the products from being released after loading. It maintains its position and stacking arrangement. The loading process is complete. then the oar (13) is pulled from under the product group to the starting position The loading line is being brought in and refilled, ready for the next loading. is waiting. The invention concerns an automatic container loading machine that loads products into containers in 5 seconds. Thanks to the automation of the transfer process, traditional loading The human labor required in these methods can be significantly reduced. In applications and comparisons, the human labor requirement is approximately 90%. It has been observed that a reduction can be achieved. The invention includes 10 for transferring products from the loading area into the container. Forklift operation is not required and the loading process is done without using a forklift. This can be achieved. Thus, operational consequences arising from forklift use... Costs, maneuvering space requirements, and occupational safety risks are reduced. In addition, container loading takes approximately 40 minutes with the current forklift-assisted method. The process, with the automatic container loading machine that is the subject of this invention, takes approximately 15 minutes in about 20 minutes. This can be achieved, thus reducing loading time by approximately 50%. It can be provided. 25

Claims

11 REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to the design of containers as product groups in the fields of logistics and industrial automation. (3) an automatic container that enables automatic and controlled loading into it loading unit; a loading conveyor (5) loads the products in the loading direction. a pusher arm (4) and a pusher arm conveyor (6) that advance the product groups vertically 5 an attachment (2) that enables vertical coupling and positioning on the axis, a shovel (13) that enables the transfer of product groups into the container (3) and Paddle motion conveyor (7), return of product groups after loading a stopper (1) mechanism that prevents slipping on all these components a mobile platform (8) carrying the container (3) detects the position and angle of the container (3) at least 10 at least two laser range sensors (9) enable the container (3) to be fixed a hydraulic lock (10) and a lift (11) that provides vertical leveling of the products It is characterized by the fact that it involves a mechanism; its feature is: - Laser range sensors (9), standard shipping containers (3) their own external surfaces or built-in reference surfaces such as corner lock slots 15 by performing direct laser distance measurement on the container (3) Determining the position and alignment information according to the loading unit, - The movable platform (8) in accordance with the data received from the sensors (9) linear movement in three axes: forward-backward, left-right, and up-down. Automatic position correction angularly relative to the container (3) axis 20 to accomplish, - Attachment (2), 6-item product in the top row of the 18-item product group to lift the group up so that it passes the top frame of the container (3) and then, with the lateral compression feature, to the container (3) roof 25 sent to be temporarily suspended and fixed in a nearby upper position. suitable for making -Lift (11) mechanism, 6-piece product group by attachment (2) With its suspension, the remaining 12 products will move vertically downwards. lowering the group to the lower level of the oar (13) mechanism the fact that it was designed, 30 12 - Connected to the chain lugs driven by the pusher arm conveyor (6) It includes a moving thrust profile (12) and this thrust profile (12) is vertically the 12-piece product group on the descending lift (11) mechanism, paddle (13) linearly down to the end and to the bottom of the suspended group of 6 products. suitable for driving, 5 - The stopper (1) mechanism is located outside the container (3) lids positioned on a fixed chassis and connected to the stopper (1) unit hydraulic cylinder arms extend into the container (3) to produce by preventing the return movement of products by contacting the group and The lid closing mechanism automatically maintains the safety clearance. 10 2. The automated container loading unit mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by the following: to perform vertical alignment and vertical coupling on the vertical axis of the attachment (2) It features vertically movable hydraulic cylinders located at the rear.

3. The automated container loading unit mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by the following: laser distance sensors (9) 15 relative to the ramp / loading axis of the container (3) confirming the alignment and position of the container (3) and ensuring it is aligned for loading. to check that it has not arrived at the front end of the mobile platform (8) It is its positioning.

4. The automated container loading unit mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by the following: The products on the pusher profile (12), lift (11) mechanism are in a linear axis 20 The chain of the pusher arm conveyor (6) will guide the paddle (13) onto the paddle. It is attached to their ears.

5. The automated container loading unit mentioned in Claim 1 is characterized by the following: Hydraulic cylinders connected to the stopper (1) unit, after loading the products While maintaining its position and stacking arrangement, the lids of the container (3) are closed 25 It will automatically maintain the necessary safety clearance for contact with the product group. It is about being in a position to do so.

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