Overhead Container Track for Warehouse Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing goods picking and conveying systems in large warehouses and city supermarkets face challenges in efficiently conveying goods from pickers to checking and packing stations, particularly in terms of space occupancy and the ability to support offline production of online orders.
Innovation Solution
A goods picking and conveying device with a track arranged on a suspended ceiling, a container scanning controller to identify containers and obtain conveying information, and a track switching mechanism to direct containers to corresponding checking stations, thereby optimizing space usage and automation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conveyor belt is used to convey goods containers automatically, then pickers do not need to repeatedly walk through warehouses saving physical strength, but large warehouse area is required for setting up conveyor belt equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional floor-based conveyor belts to a three-dimensional overhead conveyor system mounted on the warehouse ceiling. This spatial reconfiguration utilizes the vertical dimension and overhead space, allowing automatic conveying functionality without occupying valuable floor area, thus resolving the contradiction between automation and space requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamically adjustable overhead cranes that can move along tracks and position containers at different locations. This dynamic capability provides automatic conveying functionality adaptable to various picking scenarios, eliminating the need for fixed floor-mounted conveyor infrastructure while maintaining operational efficiency
2Area of stationary object
If overhead cranes are used for goods conveyance, then floor space is saved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The overhead crane system is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a conveying mechanism and a positioning system. The same overhead structure that saves floor space also provides flexible container handling and distribution capabilities, reducing the need for separate specialized equipment and thereby mitigating complexity concerns
Solution Approach 2:
The overhead conveying system is divided into modular segments with standardized components. This segmentation allows for easier installation, maintenance, and scalability, reducing the perceived complexity by breaking down the system into manageable, interchangeable units that can be configured based on specific warehouse requirements
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a goods picking and conveying device, a goods picking system and a goods picking method. The conveying device includes a container configured to accommodate goods; a track arranged on a suspended ceiling of a warehouse to guide the container to move; and a container scanning controller configured to identify the container running on the track, and obtain conveying information of the container according to an identification result, and cause the container to move to a corresponding check station according to the conveying information of the container.