Vertical storage equipment

Abstract

A vertical storage device is available for storing goods and includes a housing, two transmission mechanisms disposed within the housing, a drive module, and multiple storage mechanisms for storing goods and connected to the transmission mechanisms. Each transmission mechanism includes a transmission unit. The transmission unit includes two sprockets spaced apart in the vertical direction and a transmission chain sleeved on the sprockets and running in the transmission direction. The drive module is connected to the transmission mechanism and drives the transmission chain. The storage mechanisms are moved in the transmission direction by the transmission mechanisms. This design, which allows the transmission chain of the transmission mechanism and the storage mechanisms to be moved, eliminates the need for personnel to climb to retrieve goods, significantly improving operational safety and increasing storage space.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a storage device, and more particularly to a vertical storage device. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Currently, storage devices for items such as wafer carriers consist of racks with multiple compartments arranged in an array. Items are then manually placed into or removed from the compartments. However, because the racks are fixed in place, their height is limited by the reach of workers, requiring them to climb ladders to retrieve items from higher positions. This not only takes more time but also increases the risk of accidents. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a vertical storage device that can overcome at least one disadvantage of the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, the vertical storage equipment of the present invention is suitable for storing multiple items and includes a housing, two transmission mechanisms, a drive module, and multiple storage mechanisms.

[0005] The transmission mechanism is disposed in the housing and arranged at intervals in a first direction. Each of the transmission mechanisms includes a transmission unit installed in the housing, the transmission unit including two sprockets spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction, and a transmission chain disposed on the sprockets and capable of running relative to the main housing in a transmission direction.

[0006] The drive module is connected to at least one of the transmission mechanisms and can drive the transmission chain of the transmission unit to run.

[0007] The storage mechanism is suitable for storing the article. The storage mechanism is connected to the transmission mechanism in a spaced-apart manner in the transmission direction, so as to be driven by the transmission chain of the transmission mechanism to move relative to the housing in the transmission direction.

[0008] The advantage of this invention is that by utilizing the design of the transmission chain of the transmission mechanism and the storage mechanism being moved, personnel do not need to climb to retrieve items, which greatly improves the safety of operation.

Implementation Method

[0009] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, one embodiment of the vertical storage equipment of the present invention is suitable for storing multiple items 90. The vertical storage equipment includes a housing 1, two transmission mechanisms 2 disposed in the housing 1, a drive module 4 connected to at least one of the transmission mechanisms 2, a linkage shaft 3 connected to the transmission mechanisms 2, multiple storage mechanisms 5, a sensing module 6, a door drive module 7 connected to the housing 1 (as shown in Figure 11), and a control module 8. The control module 8 is signal-connected to the sensing module 6, the door drive module 7, and the drive module 4.

[0010] The housing 1 includes a main housing 11 and two door panels 12 connected to the main housing 11 and located on the front side of the main housing 11. The main housing 11 has an inner surface 111 that defines a mounting space 112 and a forward-facing opening 113 communicating with the mounting space 112. The door panels 12 can be opened to close the opening 113 of the main housing 11.

[0011] In some embodiments, the number of door panels 12 may be two, three, etc., depending on actual needs. The opening 113 may correspond to the number of door panels 12, and its position may correspond to the door panels 12.

[0012] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 5, the transmission mechanisms 2 are disposed in the mounting space 112 of the main housing 11 and are arranged at intervals on the left and right sides in a first direction X1. Each transmission mechanism 2 includes a transmission unit 22 mounted on the housing 1, a first limiting unit 23 connected to the transmission unit 22, and a second limiting unit 24 mounted in the housing 1. Since the transmission mechanisms 2 on the left and right sides have similar structures, the following description focuses on the transmission mechanism 2 located on the right side.

[0013] Referring to Figures 2, 5, and 6, the transmission unit 22 includes two sprockets 221 installed in the mounting space 112 of the main housing 11 and spaced vertically apart in the vertical direction T, and a transmission chain 222 disposed on the sprockets 221. The transmission chain 222 can run relative to the main housing 11 in a transmission direction A. The trajectory of the transmission chain 222 includes two first trajectories 223 spaced back-to-back and extending vertically along the vertical direction T, and two second trajectories 224 spaced vertically and connected in an arc direction to the top and bottom sides of the first trajectories 223 respectively. The transmission direction A can be in the same direction as or opposite to the arrow.

[0014] The first limiting unit 23 includes two limiting rods 231 respectively installed on the main housing 11 and spaced apart in a second direction X2 intersecting the first direction X1, and a plurality of first limiting groups 232 fixedly connected to the transmission chain 222 and spaced apart from each other in the transmission direction A. The transmission chain 222 is located between the limiting rods 231 in the second direction X2.

[0015] Referring to Figures 6 to 8, each of the limiting rods 231 has two opposite sides 233 in the second direction X2, and two first limiting grooves 234 formed on the sides 233 and extending vertically in the vertical direction T (the figures show the first limiting groove 234 on the front side). Each first limiting group 232 includes a rectangular fixing piece 235 fixed to the transmission chain 222 in a locking manner, four guide wheels 236 rotatably mounted on the right side of the fixing piece 235, and a shaft 237 extending to the left from the left side of the fixing piece 235 opposite to the guide wheels 236 (as shown in Figure 7). The guide wheels 236 are in pairs and can roll up and down in their respective first limiting grooves 234 of one of the limiting rods 231, and the guide wheels 236 can collectively and detachably clamp one of the limiting rods 231.

[0016] Accordingly, when the transmission chain 222 runs along the first trajectory 223 of the transmission direction A, the first limiting group 232 is driven by the transmission chain 222 to move in the vertical direction T. At this time, by utilizing the design of the guide wheel 236 being able to be limited in the first limiting groove 234, the first limiting group 232 corresponding to the first limiting groove 234 is limited in the corresponding limiting rod 231, so as to maintain straight up and down movement in the vertical direction T. Therefore, each first limiting group 232 can be driven by the transmission chain 222 and can be limited in one of the limiting rods 231 when moving in the vertical direction T.

[0017] Referring to Figures 2 and 6, the second limiting unit 24 includes a first limiting track 241 and a second limiting track 242 installed on the inner side 111 of the main housing 11 and located in the setting space 112. The limiting rod 231 is located between the first limiting track 241 and the second limiting track 242 in the second direction X2, with the first limiting track 241 located behind the limiting rod 231 and the second limiting track 242 located in front of the limiting rod 231.

[0018] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 5, the connecting shaft 3 coaxially connects the bottom sprocket 221 of the right transmission mechanism 2 and the bottom sprocket 221 of the left transmission mechanism 2. Thus, the transmission chain 222 of the transmission mechanism 2 can run synchronously in the transmission direction A.

[0019] The drive module 4 includes a motor 41 located on the front side of the transmission mechanism 2 on the right side, and a drive unit 42 installed between the motor 41 and the transmission unit 22 of the transmission mechanism 2 on the right side. The drive unit 42 includes a drive wheel 421 that can be coaxially connected to the bottom side of the transmission unit 22 via the connecting shaft 3, and a drive belt 422 set between the drive wheel 421 and the motor 41. The drive belt 422 allows the drive wheel 421 to rotate when driven by the motor 41. Since the sprocket 221 located on the bottom side is coaxially connected to the drive wheel 421, it rotates synchronously with the drive wheel 421.

[0020] In some embodiments, depending on actual needs, the drive module 4 can also be connected to the transmission mechanism 2, and simultaneously drive the transmission chain 222 of the transmission mechanism 2 to run, thus omitting the connecting shaft 3. Since there are many ways in which the drive module 4 drives the transmission mechanism 2, and these methods are familiar to those skilled in the art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0021] Referring to Figures 2, 4, 7, and 8, each storage mechanism 5 is connected to the first limiting group 232 of the transmission mechanism 2, such that the storage mechanisms 5 are spaced apart from each other in the transmission direction A. Each storage mechanism 5 includes a storage rack 51 extending left and right in the first direction X1, two mounting blocks 52 (symmetrical left and right, one shown in Figure 7) mounted on the storage rack 51, and two limiting groups 53 (symmetrical left and right, one shown in the figure) mounted on the storage rack 51. In this embodiment, the number of storage mechanisms 5 is 13. The structure of each storage mechanism 5 is described below.

[0022] The storage rack 51 includes a frame 511 extending left and right in the first direction X1, and two side portions 512 connected to the frame 511 and spaced apart from each other in the first direction X1. The frame 511 includes a plurality of storage spaces 513 suitable for storing corresponding items 90, and a plurality of retrieval openings 514 respectively communicating with the storage spaces 513. The opening 113 of the housing 1 allows at least one of the retrieval openings 514 of at least one of the storage mechanisms 5 to be exposed. In this embodiment, the opening 113 of the housing 1 allows the corresponding retrieval opening 514 of one of the storage mechanisms 5 to be exposed.

[0023] The storage spaces 513 are arranged in an array in the first direction X1 and the second direction X2. The storage spaces 513 are arranged in rows in the first direction X1 and in two columns in the vertical direction T, forming a double-layer design. In this example, each storage shelf 51 has 14 storage spaces 513.

[0024] In some embodiments, the storage space 513 is arranged only along the first direction X1 and is a single-layer design.

[0025] The mounting block 52 located on the right side of the frame 511 will be described. The mounting blocks 52 are respectively disposed on the side portion 512, and each mounting block 52 has an insertion slot 521. The axis 237 of each of the first limiting groups 232 is rotatably inserted into the corresponding insertion slot 521. Thus, the storage mechanism 5 is connected to the transmission mechanism 2 in a spaced-apart manner in the transmission direction A, and can be driven by the transmission mechanism 2 to move relative to the housing 1 in the transmission direction A, and can rotate relative to the first limiting groups 232.

[0026] Referring to Figures 6, 8, and 9, the limiting group 53 located on the right side of the frame 511 will be described. Each limiting group 53 includes a first limiting block 531 and a second limiting block 532 respectively installed on the corresponding side portion 512. In each limiting group 53, the first limiting block 531 is movably limited to the first limiting track 241 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2, or the second limiting block 532 is movably limited to the second limiting track 242 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2. Thereby, the limiting group 53 is movably limited to the corresponding second limiting unit 24.

[0027] In this embodiment, the height H1 of the first limiting block 531 of each limiting group 53 measured from the bottom edge of the corresponding side 512 is higher than the height H2 of the second limiting block 532 measured from the bottom edge of the corresponding side 512, and the distance D1 between the first limiting block 531 and the retrieval port 514 is greater than the distance D2 between the second limiting block 532 and the retrieval port 514.

[0028] Because in each of the limiting groups 53, the first limiting block 531 is movably limited to the first limiting track 241 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2, or the second limiting block 532 is movably limited to the second limiting track 242 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2, and each storage mechanism 5 is rotatably connected to the first limiting group 232, each storage mechanism 5 can be maintained in a horizontal state and driven by the transmission mechanism 2. During the movement along the transmission direction A, it does not tilt relative to the housing 1 and can maintain the forward-facing state of the retrieval port 514.

[0029] In each second limiting unit 24, the path of the first limiting track 241 includes: the area in the movement trajectory of the first limiting block 531 of the corresponding limiting group 53 that does not interfere with the transmission unit 22 and the first limiting unit 23 when the storage mechanism 5 moves along the transmission direction A and maintains a horizontal state. The path of the second limiting track 242 includes: the area in the movement trajectory of the second limiting block 532 of the corresponding limiting group 53 that does not interfere with the transmission unit 22 and the first limiting unit 23 when the storage mechanism 5 moves along the transmission direction A and maintains a horizontal state.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1 and 4, the sensing module 6 includes a plurality of sensing units 60, each electrically connected to the control module 8. Each sensing unit 60 includes a sensor 61 located in the mounting space 112 of the housing 1, and a plurality of sensing elements 62 corresponding to the sensor 61 at a position in the first direction X1. The sensors 61 of the sensing unit 60 are spaced apart on the left and right sides in the first direction X1. In each sensing unit 60, the sensing elements 62 are respectively disposed in the storage space 513 of the storage mechanism 5, for example, but not limited to, connected to the inside of the storage shelf 51. Therefore, taking the leftmost sensor 61 in Figure 1 as an example, it can read the sensing element 62 located in the leftmost storage space 513 and generate a sensing signal.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sensor 61 is a light blocker, and the sensing element 62 is a reading tag. The sensor 61 corresponds to the sensing element 62 in its respective storage space 513, and when the reading tag of the sensing element 62 is sensed and read by utilizing the fact that the light is not blocked by the corresponding item 90, it indicates that the storage space 513 corresponding to the sensing element 62 is not occupied by an item 90. At this time, the sensor 61 generates a sensing signal indicating that the light is not blocked and transmits it to the control module 8.

[0032] In some embodiments, each of the sensors 61 may be, but is not limited to, at least one of a light blocker, a light reflector, a weight sensor, and a piezoelectric sensor. The sensors 61 may also be respectively disposed in the storage spaces 513 of the storage shelf 51, with the number corresponding to the storage spaces 513, and the sensing element 62 may be omitted. Therefore, each of the sensing units 60 may include at least one of the light blocker, the light reflector, the weight sensor, and the piezoelectric sensor.

[0033] In some embodiments, when each sensor 61 includes a light reflector, a sensing signal indicating that light is not reflected is generated when no item 90 is placed in the corresponding storage space 513. In some embodiments, when each sensor 61 includes a weight sensor 61, a sensing signal indicating that the item 90 is not supported and the weight is below a predetermined level is generated when no item 90 is placed in the corresponding storage space 513. In some embodiments, when each sensor 61 includes a piezoelectric sensor 61, a sensing signal indicating that the item 90 is not supported and there is no piezoelectric effect is generated when no item 90 is placed in the corresponding storage space 513.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1, 11, and 12, the door panel drive module 7 includes a door panel drive motor 71 that is signal-connected to the control module 8 and disposed on the inner side 111 of the main housing 11; a driven wheel 72 spaced below the door panel drive motor 71; a transmission belt 73 disposed between the door panel drive motor 71 and the driven wheel 72; and a connector 74 fixedly connected to the transmission belt 73. The top side of the door panel 12 is fixedly connected to the connector 74. Thus, when the door panel drive motor 71 is running, it can drive the door panel 12 upward to expose the opening 113 (as shown in Figure 12), or drive the door panel 12 downward to close the opening 113 (as shown in Figure 11).

[0035] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 4, the control module 8 is triggered upon receiving the sensing signal. It controls the drive module 4 to transport the corresponding storage mechanism 5 to the position of the corresponding door panel 12, and controls the door panel drive module 7 to move the door panel 12, allowing the retrieval opening 514 of the storage mechanism 5 corresponding to the sensing signal to be exposed through the opening 113. The control module 8 can be a central processing unit (CPU) for executing program instructions, processing data, and controlling system operation. The control module 8 can be a desktop processor, server processor, embedded processor, or a processor for a mobile phone or tablet.

[0036] In use, the control module 8 is triggered when it receives a sensing signal generated by one of the sensors 61, and controls the drive module 4 to operate, so that the transmission chain 222 of the transmission mechanism 2 drives the storage mechanism 5 to operate in the transmission direction A. Referring to Figures 6, 9, and 10, during the operation of the storage mechanism 5, when the guide wheel 236 of the first limiting group 232 is limited to the corresponding limiting rod 231, the first limiting block 531 of the limiting group 53 of the storage mechanism 5 will be simultaneously located in the first limiting track 241 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2, or the second limiting block 532 will be simultaneously located in the second limiting track 242 of the corresponding transmission mechanism 2. Each storage mechanism 5 is simultaneously limited by the first limiting unit 23 and the second limiting unit 24, and remains tilted when moving in the transmission direction A, so that the retrieval port 514 remains facing forward.

[0037] More specifically, in the storage mechanism 5 located at the rear (right side in FIG. 7) in the second direction X2, a mounting block 52 inserted into the corresponding axis 237 and a first limiting block 531 are used, and during movement, the limiting rod 231 located at the rear and the corresponding first limiting track 241 are simultaneously limited. In the storage mechanism 5 located at the front (left side in FIG. 7) in the second direction X2, a mounting block 52 inserted into the corresponding axis 237 and a second limiting block 532 are used, and during movement, the limiting rod 231 located at the front and the corresponding second limiting track 242 are simultaneously limited.

[0038] After the first limiting group 232 disengages from the rear limiting rod 231, the first limiting group 232 will continue to rotate downwards, and when the corresponding storage mechanism 5 disengages from the first limiting block 531 (as shown in Figure 9), the second limiting block 532 simultaneously enters the second limiting track 242 (as shown in Figure 10). Therefore, the storage mechanism 5 can be kept from tilting during the movement in the transmission direction A. Similarly, when the first limiting group 232 disengages from the front limiting rod 231, the first limiting group 232 will rotate upwards, and when the corresponding storage mechanism 5 disengages from the first limiting track 241, the first limiting block 531 simultaneously enters the first limiting track 241, which also keeps the storage mechanism 5 from tilting when it is driven by the transmission chain 222.

[0039] Referring to Figures 1, 2, and 4, when the storage space 513 of the storage mechanism 5 corresponding to the sensing signal generated by the sensor 61 moves to the position corresponding to the opening 113, the control module 8 controls the door drive module 7 to drive the door 12 upward to open the corresponding opening 113. The operator or the machine arm can then place the item 90 into the empty storage space 513. In this embodiment, the storage mechanism 5 is controlled to move to the position corresponding to the opening 113 by setting a predetermined time (e.g., a predetermined number of seconds). In other embodiments, the movement of the storage mechanism 5 to the position corresponding to the opening 113 can also be controlled by setting the running distance of the transmission chain 222. In some embodiments, when there are multiple sensing signals, the control module 8 can control the storage space 513 corresponding to the sensing signal to move to the position corresponding to the opening 113 sequentially. Since there are many and well-known ways to control the storage mechanism 5 to move to the position of the opening 113, and these are not the focus of this case, they will not be elaborated further here.

[0040] In summary, by utilizing the design of the transmission chain 222 of the transmission mechanism 2, the storage mechanism 5 can be driven to run in the transmission direction A, allowing the storage mechanism 5 to be set up front and back, increasing storage space compared to current material racks, and eliminating the need for personnel to climb to retrieve items, thus significantly improving operational safety. On the other hand, by utilizing the design of the first limiting unit 23 of the transmission mechanism 2 in conjunction with the corresponding insertion slot 521 of the storage mechanism 5, the storage mechanism 5 can be restricted from running in the vertical direction T when the first limiting unit 23 is running in the vertical direction T, and the load on the transmission chain 222 can be distributed. Utilizing the design of the first limiting group 232 and the second limiting unit 24 in conjunction with the corresponding insertion slot 521 and limiting group 53 of the storage mechanism 5, the storage mechanism 5 does not tilt during operation in the transmission direction A. Utilizing the design of the sensing module 6 and the control module 8, it is possible to sense when the storage space 513 is empty of items 90. By utilizing the design of the sensing module 6, the control module 8, the drive module 4, and the door drive module 7, the vacant storage space 513 can be positioned corresponding to the opening 113, facilitating the placement of items 90. This vertical storage device of the present invention effectively achieves its intended purpose.

[0041] However, the above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the contents of the patent specification shall still fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0042] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the vertical storage equipment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a side view illustrating that the first embodiment omits the right side of a housing, exposing two transmission mechanisms and multiple storage mechanisms located within the housing; Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating the transmission mechanism and the storage mechanism of the first embodiment, the storage mechanism being suitable for placing multiple items; Figure 4 is an incomplete exploded perspective view illustrating the storage mechanism being suitable for placing the items; Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the transmission mechanism and a linkage; Figure 6 is a side view illustrating the transmission mechanism and the storage mechanism located on the right side; Figure 7 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 3; Figure 8 is an incomplete exploded perspective view illustrating one of the storage mechanisms and the transmission mechanism on the right side; Figure 9 is an incomplete side view illustrating the storage mechanism being confined to a first limiting track; Figure 10 is an incomplete side view illustrating the storage mechanism being confined to a second limiting track. Figure 11 is an incomplete side view illustrating a door panel and a door panel driving mechanism of the first embodiment; and Figure 12 is a view similar to Figure 11, illustrating that after the door panel is driven upward by the door panel driving mechanism, an opening of the housing is exposed and the opening is opened.

Claims

1. A vertical storage device suitable for storing multiple items, comprising: a housing; two transmission mechanisms disposed in the housing and spaced apart in a first direction, each transmission mechanism including a transmission unit mounted in the housing, the transmission unit including two sprockets spaced apart in a vertical direction, and a transmission chain disposed on the sprockets and operable relative to the housing in a transmission direction; a drive module connected to at least one of the transmission mechanisms and operable to drive the transmission chain of the transmission unit; and a plurality of storage mechanisms suitable for storing the items, the storage mechanisms being connected to the transmission mechanisms in a spaced-apart manner in the transmission direction, for being driven by the transmission mechanisms to move relative to the housing in the transmission direction, wherein... Each of the transmission mechanisms further includes a first limiting unit connected to the transmission unit. In each transmission mechanism, the first limiting unit includes two limiting rods spaced apart in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a plurality of first limiting groups fixedly connected to the transmission chain and spaced apart in the transmission direction. Each limiting rod has two sides opposite to each other in the second direction, and two first limiting grooves respectively formed on the sides and extending in the vertical direction. In each transmission mechanism, each first limiting group includes a fixing plate fixedly connected to the transmission chain, four guide wheels rotatably mounted on one side of the fixing plate, and a shaft extending from the fixing plate in the opposite direction to the guide wheels. The guide wheels are arranged in pairs and can roll up and down in their respective first limiting grooves of one of the limiting rods. The guide wheels can disengageably clamp one of the limiting rods. Each of the storage mechanisms includes a storage rack extending in the first direction, two mounting blocks mounted on the storage rack, and two limiting groups mounted on the storage rack. The storage rack includes two sides spaced apart from each other in the first direction. The mounting blocks are respectively disposed on the sides. Each mounting block has an insertion slot into which the shaft is rotatably inserted. Each limiting group includes a first limiting block and a second limiting block respectively mounted on the corresponding sides. Each transmission mechanism further includes a second limiting unit, which includes a first limiting track and a second limiting track. The limiting rod is located between the first limiting track and the second limiting track in the second direction. During the operation of the storage mechanism, when the guide wheel of the first limiting group is located at the corresponding limiting rod, the first limiting block of the limiting group of the storage mechanism will be located at the first limiting track of the corresponding transmission mechanism, or the second limiting block will be located at the second limiting track of the corresponding transmission mechanism. Each storage mechanism is simultaneously limited by the first limiting unit and the second limiting unit, and maintains its position without tilting when moving in the transmission direction.

2. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 1 further includes a connecting shaft connected to the transmission mechanism, wherein, The drive module includes a motor and a drive unit installed between the motor and the transmission unit of one of the transmission mechanisms. The drive unit includes a drive wheel connected to one of the sprockets of the transmission unit and a drive belt disposed between the drive wheel and the motor.

3. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 1, wherein, The drive chain is spaced between the limiting rods in the second direction. Each of the first limiting groups can be driven by the drive chain and can be positioned at one of the limiting rods when moving in the upright direction. Each of the storage mechanisms is rotatably connected to the corresponding first limiting group.

4. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 3, wherein, The housing includes a main housing having a setting space, and the first limiting track and the second limiting track of the second limiting unit are disposed in the setting space of the housing.

5. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 4, wherein, The storage rack includes a frame with multiple storage spaces for the corresponding items and multiple access ports connected to the storage spaces.

6. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 5, wherein, In each of the storage mechanisms, the height of the first limiting block in each limiting group is higher than the height of the second limiting block, and the distance between the first limiting block and the retrieval opening is greater than the distance between the second limiting block and the retrieval opening.

7. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 5, wherein, The storage space is arranged along the first direction.

8. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 5, wherein, The storage spaces are arranged in an array, with the storage spaces arranged in rows in the first direction and in two rows, one above the other, in the vertical direction.

9. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 6, wherein, The housing includes a main housing having the storage space and at least one opening communicating with the storage space, and at least one door that can be opened to close the at least one opening of the main housing, for exposing at least one of the retrieval ports of at least one of the storage mechanisms.

10. The vertical storage equipment as claimed in claim 9 further includes a sensing module, a door drive module connected to the at least one door panel, and a control module, the control module being signal-connected to the sensing module, the door drive module, and the drive module.

11. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 10, wherein, The sensing module includes multiple sensing units that are respectively signal-connected to the control module. Each sensing unit corresponds to its own storage space and is used to transmit a sensing signal to the control module when it senses that no item is placed in the corresponding storage space. Each sensing unit includes at least one of a light blocker, a light reflector, a weight sensor, and a piezoelectric sensor.

12. The vertical storage equipment as described in claim 11, wherein, When the control module receives the sensing signal, it is triggered to control the drive module to transport the corresponding storage mechanism to the position corresponding to the at least one door panel, and controls the door panel drive module to move the at least one door panel so that the retrieval opening of the storage mechanism corresponding to the sensing signal is exposed in the at least one opening.

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