Non-Contact Rail Power Supply for OHT Throughput Continuity
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Solution Overview
Problem
In logistics handling systems, the operation of traveling means on a rail is limited and logistics throughput decreases when parts related to backup power supply are handled for maintenance, repair, or replacement, leading to unstable operation of power supply devices and OHT units.
Innovation Solution
A logistics handling system with a traveling rail and power supply device that allows multiple traveling units with different operation modes to operate based on power supply state conditions, including a main unit powered externally and a sub-unit powered internally, enabling continuous and stable operation even during handling of backup parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If backup parts of power supply device are handled for maintenance, repair, or replacement, then power supply reliability is improved, but traveling means operation is limited and logistics throughput decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The traveling means is divided into a main body unit and a separate power supply unit. The power supply unit can be detached and handled independently without affecting the main body unit's operation on the rail, allowing maintenance of backup parts while continuing logistics operations.
Solution Approach 2:
A power supply device serves as an intermediary between external power sources and traveling units. It provides non-contact power supply to traveling units, enabling them to operate independently of the physical connection to power supply backup parts, thus allowing maintenance without stopping operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple traveling units with different operation modes are operated, then adaptability to power supply conditions is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The traveling units are designed with dynamic operation modes that can adapt to different power supply conditions. The units can switch between contact-based and non-contact-based power supply modes, and between different operation states, allowing flexible adaptation without requiring completely different system configurations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures stable logistics handling and maintains interconnected operation of power supply devices and OHT units, preventing throughput reduction during periodic or unexpected handling and management of power supply devices, even when backup parts are being handled.
Implementation Method 1
a power supply device supplying external power to a demander in a non-contact manner
Data Source
AI summary
A logistics handling system and method are provided. A logistics handling system includes: a traveling rail provided on a set section; a traveling unit traveling on the traveling rail; and a power supply device supplying external power to a demander in a non-contact manner, wherein a plurality of traveling units having different operation manners are operated on the traveling rail, and any one of the plurality of traveling units is operated depending on state conditions of the power supply device.