Gravity-Driven Tire Storage Device with Inclined Ramps

The patent transitions from horizontal storage to vertical storage by arranging storage niches in multiple levels connected by inclined platforms. This dimensional change allows significantly more tires to be stored in the same footprint area, increasing storage capacity without proportionally increasing the floor area required.

The storage system is divided into multiple independent storage niches arranged vertically, with each niche capable of holding a specific number of tires. This segmentation allows for better organization, easier access to individual tire batches, and improved FIFO control while maximizing space utilization.

The inclined platforms are designed to utilize gravity to automatically move tires from the upper levels down to the lower levels and exit point. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for forklifts and manual lifting operations, thereby reducing ergonomic risks and accident potential while maintaining ease of operation.

The patent replaces the mechanical forklift system with a gravity-based passive transport system. The inclined platforms create a gravity-driven flow path that automatically moves tires without requiring external mechanical assistance, thus eliminating the hazards associated with forklift operation and improving workplace safety.

The patent introduces dynamic movement to the storage system through inclined platforms that cause tires to roll and shift position continuously. This dynamic characteristic prevents tires from remaining stationary and deformed, while the controlled gravity-based movement maintains tire integrity and shape.

The inclined platforms create a continuous gravity-driven movement path that keeps tires in constant motion as they are stored and retrieved. This continuous action prevents the static deformation that would occur with stationary storage, while the systematic flow ensures tires are always in the correct position for next operations.

The system is designed with inclined platforms that automatically advance tires toward the exit point in a predetermined sequence. This preliminary arrangement ensures that the first tire to enter the storage system is the first to exit, providing inherent FIFO control without requiring additional active management or complex control mechanisms.

Instead of having tires stationary in vertical silos where exit order is unpredictable, the patent inverts the approach by using inclined platforms that actively push tires toward the exit. This inversion of the static storage concept naturally establishes FIFO sequencing, as tires are continuously moved forward in the direction of exit rather than remaining fixed in position.