Dual-Hook Picking Mechanism for Space-Efficient Warehouse Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current robot picking mechanisms in warehouse logistics have complex structures, are heavy, and costly due to multiple joints and transmission mechanisms, which reduce warehouse space utilization and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A hook mechanism with a carrier, driving component, and two hook pieces that move asynchronously, allowing simultaneous control of both pieces for picking and placing in different directions, simplifying the structure and reducing weight and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms is used for picking and placing, then the robot can complete operations, but the structure becomes complex and weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms from the robot system. Instead, it introduces a simplified hook mechanism that directly performs picking and placing operations without requiring elaborate transmission systems, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hand system with a hook-based mechanism. This substitution eliminates multiple joints and transmission mechanisms, using a simpler mechanical configuration that achieves the same picking and placing function with reduced complexity and weight.
2Ease of operation
If a mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms is used for picking and placing, then the robot can complete operations, but the weight becomes heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the heavy mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms from the robot system. Instead, it introduces a simplified hook mechanism that directly performs picking and placing operations without requiring elaborate transmission systems, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hand system with a hook-based mechanism. This substitution eliminates multiple joints and transmission mechanisms, using a simpler mechanical configuration that achieves the same picking and placing function with reduced complexity and weight.
3Ease of operation
If a complex picking mechanism is used, then the robot can perform operations, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms from the robot system. Instead, it introduces a simplified hook mechanism that directly performs picking and placing operations without requiring elaborate transmission systems, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hand system with a hook-based mechanism. This substitution eliminates multiple joints and transmission mechanisms, using a simpler mechanical configuration that achieves the same picking and placing function with reduced complexity and weight.
4Ease of operation
If the robot uses a fork mechanism to pick and place goods, then operations can be completed, but warehouse space utilization decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the complex mechanical hand with multiple joints and transmission mechanisms from the robot system. Instead, it introduces a simplified hook mechanism that directly performs picking and placing operations without requiring elaborate transmission systems, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining operational capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hand system with a hook-based mechanism. This substitution eliminates multiple joints and transmission mechanisms, using a simpler mechanical configuration that achieves the same picking and placing function with reduced complexity and weight.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a hook mechanism, a picking and placing device, a robot, a warehouse system, and a picking and placing method, and relates to the field of warehouse logistics technologies. The hook mechanism is used for picking and placing a container. The hook mechanism includes a carrier, a driving component, and two hook pieces. The driving component is disposed on the carrier. The two hook pieces are disposed at an interval along a first direction. The driving component is configured to drive at least two hook pieces to be respectively raised or lowered relative to the carrier, so that one drive can control two different hook pieces separately to pick and place the container in different directions, thereby simplifying a structure of the hook mechanism.