Storage unit for rack, rack, and warehousing system

Abstract

A storage unit for a rack, a rack, and a warehousing system. The storage unit comprises a frame (1), wherein an opening (11) is formed on one side of the frame; a door frame (2), wherein the door frame is fixed to the opening; and a door (3), wherein the door is detachably connected to the door frame, so as to form a closure for the opening by means of the door frame and the door. The sealing performance inside the storage unit can be improved.

Description

Storage units, racks and storage systems for racks

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to a Chinese patent application filed with the Patent Office of China on February 6, 2024, with application number 202420286958.0 and application name “Storage Unit, Shelf and Warehousing System for Shelves,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a storage unit for a shelf, a shelf, and a storage system. Background Art

[0003] During the production and distribution of some products, they need to be placed on shelves. For example, during the battery production process, batteries are kept at a certain temperature to ensure stable performance.

[0004] When the batteries are at rest, they are placed on shelves via pallets. However, the shelves have low sealing properties, which makes the batteries susceptible to external factors such as temperature and pressure, affecting the stability of battery performance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a new technical solution for a storage unit for a shelf, a shelf, and a warehousing system.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a storage unit for a shelf, comprising:

[0007] a frame, wherein one side of the frame forms an opening;

[0008] a door frame fixed to the opening;

[0009] The door body is detachably connected to the door frame so as to close the opening through the door frame and the door body.

[0010] Optionally, a connecting piece is provided on the door frame, and a matching piece is provided on the door body, and the matching piece is limitedly matched with the connecting piece.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of connecting members are provided on the door frame, and the plurality of connecting members are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door frame;

[0012] A plurality of matching pieces are arranged on the door body, and the matching pieces are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door body and protrude from the side edges of the door body.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting member is a hook, and the matching member is a matching rod;

[0014] A groove is formed on the hook, one end of the matching rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body, and the other end of the matching rod protrudes from the side of the door body and is embedded in the groove.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting member is a connecting block, and the matching member is an insert rod;

[0016] A socket is provided on the connecting block, one end of the plug rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body, and the other end of the plug rod protrudes from the side of the door body and is plugged into and matched with the socket.

[0017] Optionally, a connecting shaft is provided on the door body, and the connecting shaft is suitable for connecting to a stacker so as to switch the door body between an open position and a closed position;

[0018] When the door body is in the door-opening position, the matching piece is separated from the connecting piece. When the door body is in the door-closing position, the matching piece is limitedly matched with the connecting piece.

[0019] Optionally, a bearing structure is provided in the frame, and the bearing structure is used to bear the battery tray.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a shelf is provided, comprising a plurality of storage units, wherein the storage units are the storage units described in the first aspect.

[0021] Optionally, the plurality of openings of the plurality of storage units are located on the same side of the shelf;

[0022] The plurality of door frames are correspondingly fixed on the plurality of openings and adjacent door frames abut against each other.

[0023] Optionally, the plurality of door bodies are correspondingly connected to a side of the plurality of door frames away from the frame and adjacent door bodies are spaced apart from each other;

[0024] The door frame has a door hole therein, the area of ​​the door frame is larger than the area of ​​the opening, the area of ​​the door body is larger than the area of ​​the door hole and the door body can close the door hole.

[0025] Optionally, it comprises a plurality of columns and a plurality of beams, and the plurality of columns and the plurality of beams are connected vertically and horizontally to form the frame.

[0026] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a storage system is provided, comprising a stacker and the shelf according to the second aspect, wherein the stacker is connectable to the door body and enables the door body to switch between an open position and a closed position.

[0027] One technical effect of the present disclosure is:

[0028] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage unit for a shelf, which includes a frame with an opening formed on one side of the frame; a door frame fixed to the opening; and a door body detachably connected to the door frame so that the opening is closed by the door frame and the door body, thereby improving the sealing inside the storage unit.

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG1 is a perspective view of a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG2 is a perspective view of another shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the interior of another shelf provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG4 is a perspective view of another shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure (excluding the door);

[0035] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the coordination between a door frame and a door body in a storage unit for a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a door frame in a storage unit for a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a door body in a storage unit for a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG8 is a front view of a door body of a storage unit for a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG9 is a front view of a shelf provided by one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the AA plane in FIG9 .

[0041] Among them: 1. Frame; 11. Opening; 2. Door frame; 21. Connector; 22. Door hole; 3. Door body; 31. Mating part; 32. Connecting shaft; 4. Load-bearing structure; 5. Battery tray; 100. Shelf; 101. Column; 102. Beam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0043] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present disclosure, with examples of the embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present disclosure and are not to be construed as limiting the present disclosure. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present disclosure without inventive effort are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0044] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this disclosure may explicitly or implicitly refer to one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected entities, and the character " / " generally indicates an "or" relationship between the connected entities.

[0045] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must be set in a specific orientation, constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure.

[0046] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0048] 3 and 5 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage unit for a shelf, the storage unit comprising:

[0049] A frame 1, with an opening 11 formed on one side of the frame 1;

[0050] Door frame 2, door frame 2 is fixed to opening 11;

[0051] The door body 3 is detachably connected to the door frame 2 so as to close the opening 11 through the door frame 2 and the door body 3 .

[0052] In this embodiment, frame 1 is used to store products and forms the skeleton structure of the storage unit to ensure its structural stability. Frame 1 includes three side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel. These panels form a five-sided seal on frame 1, leaving only one opening 11 to facilitate installation of door frame 2. Door frame 2 is secured to opening 11, for example, by welding or screwing it to the edge of opening 11 (see Figures 9 and 10).

[0053] Referring to Figure 5 , the door body 3 is detachably connected to the door frame 2. When the door body 3 is connected to the door frame 2, the door body 3 and the door frame 2 form a closed opening 11, ensuring the fire resistance and heat preservation of the storage unit and avoiding the risk of fire between adjacent storage units. When the door body 3 is removed from the door frame 2, products in the frame 1 can be accessed through the opening 11, facilitating the storage and replacement of products in the storage units.

[0054] When the opening 11 is sealed by the door frame 2 and the door body 3 , the sealing performance inside the storage unit can be improved, thereby ensuring the stability of the products in the storage unit.

[0055] Specifically, the storage unit can be used to store products such as batteries or circuit boards. On the basis of facilitating product storage, the space inside the storage unit is closed by the door body 3. On the basis of ensuring low cost, the sealing of the products during storage can be improved, thereby improving the performance stability of products such as batteries or circuit boards.

[0056] The storage unit provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a frame 1, an opening 11 is formed on one side of the frame 1; a door frame 2, the door frame 2 is fixed to the opening 11; and a door body 3, the door body 3 is detachably connected to the door frame 2 to form a seal for the opening 11, which can improve the sealing inside the storage unit and ensure the stability of the products in the storage unit.

[0057] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 , a connecting member 21 is provided on the door frame 2 , and a matching member 31 is provided on the door body 3 . The matching member 31 is limitedly matched with the connecting member 21 .

[0058] In this embodiment, a limiting groove or a limiting hole can be formed on the connecting member 21, and the matching part on the matching member 31 can be limited in the limiting groove or the limiting hole on the connecting member 21 to ensure the stability of the relative connection between the door body 3 and the door frame 2; the matching member 31 and the connecting member 21 limit the matching to provide the door body 3 with an accurate closing position, so that the opening 11 is closed by the door frame 2 and the door body 3, thereby ensuring the sealing inside the storage unit.

[0059] In one embodiment, a plurality of mounting positions are provided on the door frame 2 , and the connector 21 can be detachably connected to one mounting position to adjust the mounting position of the connector 21 , thereby facilitating flexible connection between the door body 3 and the door frame 2 .

[0060] In one embodiment, referring to FIG6 and FIG7 , a plurality of connecting members 21 are provided on the door frame 2 , and the plurality of connecting members 21 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door frame 2 ;

[0061] A plurality of fitting parts 31 are provided on the door body 3 . The fitting parts 31 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door body 3 and protrude from the side edges of the door body 3 .

[0062] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 5, some of the multiple connecting parts 21 are located on the left side of the door frame 2, and the remaining connecting parts 21 are located on the right side of the door frame 2, and the connecting parts 21 on the left and the connecting parts 21 on the right are symmetrical on the left and right; some of the multiple matching parts 31 are arranged on the left side of the door body 3, and the remaining matching parts 31 are arranged on the right side of the door body 3, and the matching parts 31 on the left and the matching parts 31 on the right are symmetrical on the left and right, so that the matching parts 31 on the left are limited and matched with the connecting parts 21 on the left, and at the same time, the matching parts 31 on the right are limited and matched with the connecting parts 21 on the right, which avoids the displacement of the door body 3 relative to the door frame 2 on the basis of ensuring the stability of the connection between the door body 3 and the door frame 2.

[0063] In another embodiment, among the multiple connecting parts 21, the connecting part 21 on the left and the connecting part 21 on the right can also be staggered. At the same time, among the multiple mating parts 31, the mating part 31 on the left and the mating part 31 on the right can be staggered. The mating part 31 on the left is limited and matched with the connecting part 21 on the left, and the mating part 31 on the right is limited and matched with the connecting part 21 on the right, which can also ensure the position accuracy of the door body 3 connected to the door frame 2.

[0064] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG6 and FIG7 , the connecting member 21 is a hook, and the matching member 31 is a matching rod;

[0065] A groove is formed on the hook, one end of the matching rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body 3, and the other end of the matching rod protrudes from the side of the door body 3 and is embedded in the groove.

[0066] In this embodiment, a groove is formed on the hook with its opening facing the top of the storage unit, and the other end of the matching rod protrudes from the side of the door body 3 and forms a limiting portion. When the door body 3 is close to the door frame 2, the door body 3 drives the limiting portion to fall into the groove from top to bottom, so as to realize the embedded cooperation between the limiting portion and the groove, thereby ensuring the stability of the door body 3 connected to the door frame 2.

[0067] In addition, when removing the door body 3 from the door frame 2 , it is only necessary to pull the door body 3 upwards to disengage the limiting portion from the groove, thereby facilitating the removal of the door body 3 .

[0068] In one embodiment, the connecting member 21 is a connecting block, and the matching member 31 is an insert rod;

[0069] A socket is provided on the connecting block, one end of the plug rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body 3, and the other end of the plug rod protrudes from the side of the door body 3 and is plugged into the socket.

[0070] In this embodiment, a socket with an opening toward the top of the storage unit is formed on the connecting block, and the other end of the insertion rod protrudes from the side of the door body 3 to form a plug-in portion. When the door body 3 is close to the door frame 2, the door body 3 drives the insertion rod portion to be inserted into the socket from top to bottom to achieve the embedded fit of the insertion rod portion and the socket; and the socket can provide guidance and limitation for the movement of the door body 3 close to the door frame 2, thereby ensuring the stability of the door body 3 connected to the door frame 2.

[0071] In one embodiment, referring to FIG7 and FIG8 , a connecting shaft 32 is provided on the door body 3 , and the connecting shaft 32 is suitable for connecting to the stacker so that the door body 3 can be switched between an open position and a closed position;

[0072] When the door body 3 is in the door-opening position, the fitting member 31 is separated from the connecting member 21 . When the door body 3 is in the door-closing position, the fitting member 31 is engaged with the connecting member 21 in a limiting manner.

[0073] In this embodiment, to facilitate removal of the door body 3 from the door frame 2, one or more connecting shafts 32 can be provided on the side of the door body 3 away from the frame 1. The connecting shafts 32 are connected to the door body 3 via fixed blocks at both ends, forming a gripping gap between the connecting shafts 32 and the door body. A hook or robotic arm on the stacker can extend into this gripping gap and connect with the connecting shafts 32, allowing the stacker to drive the door body 3 between the open and closed positions.

[0074] When it is necessary to take out the product in the frame 1 through the opening 11 or put the product into the frame 1 through the opening 11, the stacker can be used to connect the connecting shaft 32 on the door body 3 and drive the matching part 31 to separate from the connecting part 21, so as to move the door body 3 to the open position to release the closure of the opening 11. At this time, the opening 11 connects the space inside the frame 1 and the external space, so as to facilitate the taking and placing of products in the frame 1.

[0075] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3 , a bearing structure 4 is provided in the frame 1 , and the bearing structure 4 is used to bear the battery tray 5 .

[0076] In this embodiment, the storage unit is used to store batteries. During the battery production process, the batteries need to be kept at a specific temperature for a certain period of time, which places higher requirements on the thermal insulation and sealing properties of the storage unit.

[0077] The frame 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is provided with a bearing structure 4, and the battery is placed in the frame 1 through the battery tray 5. When the door body 3 forms a closure for the opening 11, the sealing and heat preservation inside the storage unit can be improved, thereby ensuring the stable performance of the battery in the storage unit.

[0078] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a shelf 100. Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , the shelf 100 includes a plurality of storage units, which are the aforementioned storage units.

[0079] In this embodiment, referring to FIG1 , a plurality of storage units are installed together after being fitted together vertically and horizontally to increase the storage capacity of the shelf 100; the door body 3 of the storage unit is detachably connected to the door frame 2 to form a closure for the opening 11, thereby improving the sealing and heat preservation inside the storage unit.

[0080] In one embodiment, referring to FIG3 , the plurality of openings 11 of the plurality of storage units are located on the same side of the shelf;

[0081] The plurality of door frames 2 are fixed to the plurality of openings 11 accordingly, and adjacent door frames 2 abut against each other.

[0082] In this embodiment, the same side of the shelf has multiple openings 11 of multiple storage units, such as multiple openings 11 arranged vertically, or multiple openings 11 arranged horizontally, or multiple openings 11 arranged crisscrossly, so as to facilitate taking and placing products in multiple storage units on the same side of the shelf.

[0083] A covering surface is formed on one side of the shelf with multiple openings 11, and multiple door frames 2 are fixed correspondingly on the multiple openings 11 and adjacent door frames 2 abut against each other, that is, multiple door frames 2 can cover the covering surface of the shelf, avoiding the gaps between adjacent door frames 2 affecting the sealing of the internal space of the storage unit, and ensuring that the door frame 2 and the door body 3 form a sealing effect on the opening 11.

[0084] In one embodiment, referring to FIG3 and FIG6 , a plurality of door bodies 3 are correspondingly connected to a plurality of door frames 2 on a side away from the frame 1 and adjacent door bodies 3 are spaced apart from each other;

[0085] The door frame 2 has a door hole 22 therein. The area of ​​the door frame 2 is larger than that of the opening 11 . The area of ​​the door body 3 is larger than that of the door hole 22 and the door body 3 can close the door hole 22 .

[0086] In this embodiment, multiple door bodies 3 are correspondingly connected to the side of multiple door frames 2 away from the frame 1, that is, the door frames 2 and the door bodies 3 are staggered and located in different planes. The outer peripheral size of the door frame 2 is larger than the size of the opening 11, so that the edge of the opening 11 can be blocked by the door frame 2; at the same time, the outer peripheral size of the door body 3 is larger than the size of the door hole 22, so that the door hole 22 can be closed by the door body 3.

[0087] Moreover, the multiple door bodies 3 are spaced apart from each other, and the opening and closing of adjacent door bodies 3 in multiple storage units will not affect each other, thereby ensuring the independence of the opening and closing of the door body 3 in each storage unit.

[0088] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 2 , a shelf 100 includes a plurality of columns 101 and a plurality of beams 102 , which are connected vertically and horizontally to form a frame 1 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the frames 1 of multiple storage units can be formed by connecting multiple larger columns 101 and multiple beams 102, which can ensure the consistency of the arrangement of the frames 1 in multiple storage units and improve the compactness of the combination of multiple storage units.

[0090] In addition, the shelf 100 may further include a plurality of inclined beams connected between the columns 101 and the beams 102 to improve the structural stability of the shelf 100 .

[0091] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a warehousing system, which includes a stacker and the above-mentioned shelf. The stacker can be connected to the door body 3 and enables the door body 3 to switch between an open position and a closed position.

[0092] In this embodiment, the stacker is capable of transferring products in the shelf; specifically, when it is necessary to take out products from the frame 1 through the opening 11 or to put products into the frame 1 through the opening 11, the stacker can be connected to the connecting shaft 32 on the door body 3 and drive the matching part 31 to separate from the connecting part 21, so as to move the door body 3 to the open position to release the closure of the opening 11. At this time, the opening 11 connects the space inside the frame 1 and the external space, so as to facilitate the taking and placing of products in the frame 1 and the transfer of products.

[0093] In addition, multiple storage units in the shelf are independently sealed, and the doors 3 of multiple storage units can be set on the same side, so that when the stacker opens the door 3, the opening and closing of adjacent doors 3 in multiple storage units will not affect each other, ensuring the independence of the opening and closing of the door 3 in each storage unit.

[0094] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art will understand that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage unit for a shelf, comprising: A frame (1), wherein one side of the frame (1) forms an opening (11); a door frame (2), the door frame (2) being fixed to the opening (11); A door body (3) is detachably connected to the door frame (2) so as to seal the opening (11) through the door frame (2) and the door body (3).

2. The storage unit according to claim 1, wherein: A connecting piece (21) is provided on the door frame (2), and a matching piece (31) is provided on the door body (3), wherein the matching piece (31) is position-limitingly matched with the connecting piece (21).

3. The storage unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A plurality of connecting members (21) are provided on the door frame (2), and the plurality of connecting members (21) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door frame (2); A plurality of matching pieces (31) are provided on the door body (3), and the matching pieces (31) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the door body (3) and protrude from the side edges of the door body (3).

4. The storage unit according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The connecting member (21) is a hook, and the matching member (31) is a matching rod; A groove is formed on the hook, one end of the matching rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body (3), and the other end of the matching rod protrudes from the side of the door body (3) and is embedded in the groove.

5. The storage unit according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The connecting piece (21) is a connecting block, and the matching piece (31) is an inserting rod; A socket is provided on the connection block, one end of the insertion rod is fixed to the peripheral side of the door body (3), and the other end of the insertion rod protrudes from the side of the door body (3) and is plugged into and matched with the socket.

6. The storage unit according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: The door body (3) is provided with a connecting shaft (32), and the connecting shaft (32) is suitable for connecting to a stacker so as to switch the door body (3) between an open position and a closed position; When the door body (3) is in the door-opening position, the matching piece (31) is separated from the connecting piece (21); when the door body (3) is in the door-closing position, the matching piece (31) is limitedly matched with the connecting piece (21).

7. The storage unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: A bearing structure (4) is provided in the frame (1), and the bearing structure (4) is used to bear a battery tray (5).

8. A shelf (100), comprising a plurality of storage units, wherein the storage units are the storage units according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The shelf (100) according to claim 8, wherein: The plurality of openings (11) of the plurality of storage units are located on the same side of the shelf; The plurality of door frames (2) are correspondingly fixed on the plurality of openings (11), and adjacent door frames (2) abut against each other.

10. The shelf (100) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: The plurality of door bodies (3) are correspondingly connected to a side of the plurality of door frames (2) away from the frame (1), and adjacent door bodies (3) are spaced apart from each other; The door frame (2) has a door hole (22) therein, the area of the door frame (2) is larger than the area of the opening (11), and the area of the door body (3) is larger than the area of the door hole (22) and is capable of closing the door hole (22).

11. The shelf (100) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein: It comprises a plurality of upright posts (101) and a plurality of cross beams (102), wherein the plurality of upright posts (101) and the plurality of cross beams (102) are connected vertically and horizontally to form the frame (1).

12. A storage system comprising a stacker and the shelf according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the stacker is capable of being connected to the door body (3) and enables the door body (3) to switch between an open position and a closed position.

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