Mobile Lifting Conveyor Carrier Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current autonomous mobile robot systems in logistics require manual operation of stackers to lift goods to different heights, lacking automation in cargo handling.
Innovation Solution
A mobile lifting conveyor system with a carrier equipped with a supporting mechanism, lifting mechanism, detection components, and a controller, allowing the mobile robot to automatically adjust the height of the carrier to match varying platform heights without a stacker, enabling automated cargo handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stacker is used to lift goods to different heights, then the ability to handle goods at varying heights is improved, but the automation level deteriorates due to manual operation requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the lifting function into the mobile robot carrier itself by equipping it with a lifting mechanism, combining the carrier and stacker into a single integrated unit. This eliminates the need for separate manual stacker operation while maintaining the ability to handle goods at varying heights, thereby achieving automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robot carrier performs the lifting function autonomously through its integrated lifting mechanism, serving itself without requiring external manual intervention. The controller automatically controls the lifting mechanism based on detection information, enabling the system to adapt to different platform heights autonomously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a stacker is used for cargo handling, then height adjustment capability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the lifting mechanism directly into the mobile robot carrier structure, merging the height adjustment function with the existing carrier system. This integration eliminates the need for separate stacker equipment and reduces overall system complexity while maintaining height adjustment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robot carrier is designed to perform multiple functions including transportation and height adjustment through its integrated lifting mechanism. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated equipment, reducing device complexity while providing versatile height adjustment capability.
3Device complexity
If manual stacker operation is used, then equipment simplicity is maintained, but productivity deteriorates due to lack of automation
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier system performs cargo handling operations autonomously through its integrated lifting mechanism and controller, eliminating manual intervention. This self-service capability maintains relative simplicity while dramatically improving productivity through automated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses detection components to sense platform height information and feeds this back to the controller, which automatically adjusts the lifting mechanism accordingly. This feedback-based automation improves productivity while maintaining simplicity through intelligent control rather than complex mechanical systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A carrier for transporting goods includes a supporting mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a first detection component, and a controller. The supporting mechanism includes at least one entrance and connected to a mobile robot. The lifting mechanism includes a lifting driving member and a bearing part. The lifting driving member is arranged on the supporting mechanism, and the bearing part is arranged on the lifting driving member to be driven to be elevated or lowered by the lifting driving member. The first detection component is arranged on the bearing part and is located in front of the at least one entrance for detecting a position of the goods. The controller is arranged on the supporting mechanism and is respectively communicatively connected with the lifting driving member, the first detection component, and the mobile robot. A mobile lifting conveyor having the carrier is also provided.