DE19745838A1 - Conveyor system for goods between units, distributor and store - Google Patents

Abstract

A guide unit with tubular cross section contains different lengths of container units of size A. A group of guide units of sizes B, C and or D is coaxially contained. The container units are in the form of semi-active vehicles with means of stopping and driving the container units. Guide units are joined by coupling units and have transfer units between them.

Description

Content of the invention

The invention includes the technical fields of Section B, transportation and working methods, in particular

• - transportation of goods
• - Transport container systems
• - transporter
• - Transport and storage facilities.

The invention is a nested container system with which Goods transported and in which they can be stored.

"GOTO" stands for the computer command of the same name, known for addressing the container is typical in this freight transport system.

State of the art

Goods are collected in containers that are predominantly cube-shaped or cuboid are stowed away and transported in the largest possible mass. The goods are transported for everyone Load transport in means of transport (wagon, train, ship, plane) on the way to Destination often reloaded, reassigned to recipients and at the destination unload.

The principle of collecting and distributing goods is the same.

The manual effort for picking, loading, reloading, unloading and Distribution is extremely high. Transport and packaging containers can be placed in the rarely be used more than once.

Change the current pool systems with offered reusable transport packaging systems little of that so far.

To reduce the effort, the following options, including control, are used:

• - Container system, container and pallet systems, basic principle of rectangular shape.
• - various belt conveyor systems (freight post centers, goods distribution centers, etc.)
• - pneumatic tube systems
• - Bagtrax systems and
• - Conveying systems for special goods (bulk goods, liquids, gases).

All transport systems for general cargo are based on cuboid units. Your transport from A to B (as a collective transport) is always carried out using known means of transport and their combination

• a) rolling transport (wagon, truck, train)
• b) floating transport (ships of all kinds, rafts)
• c) Air transport (all types of aircraft)

Description of the GOTO freight transport system with exemplary embodiment

The invention will be described in more detail using an exemplary embodiment. The associated sketches show in

Fig. 1 is a sectional view through a GOTO goods transport system constructed according to the "4-corner system". The size classes in the system are designated in first place with capital letters, starting with A for the largest and further with B, C, D, etc. for the smaller size classes in descending order in the system.

In the second position it is indicated whether it is a tube = R or a container = B acts, which is designated.

In Fig. 1 some of the possible arrangements of pipes and containers are shown. The same applies to support magnets and linear generators. Remaining cavities not used for other purposes are filled with stabilizing compound.

Fig. 2 shows a section of the section shown in Fig. 1. The space between the tubes of the respective class and the corresponding containers is particularly evident.

This free space is determined according to pipe routing radii and container lengths to be shipped. Carrying magnets and linear generators have been omitted to simplify the illustration.

FIG. 3 shows a possible transfer, takeover and / or distribution device from one line to three lines of the class shown or to several lines of subordinate classes. In this case, the 2nd transport and storage unit is moved linearly horizontally and / or vertically until the guide tubes match the desired lines. The 1st and 2nd transport and storage units remain connected to each other via a flexible pipe string in the manner of a switch.

FIG. 4 shows a possible transfer, takeover and / or distribution device from one line to another by changing the line layout by rotating a transport and storage unit about its central axis in relation to a second, fixed or differently rotating transport and storage unit will be produced. This option is also available for systems of lower classes, provided the guide tube is not on the axis of rotation.

The method according to Fig. 3 and 4 may be combined.

Fig. 5 shows the basic system of distribution of the freight containers. The main goal is a rational, safe and punctual freight transport service in the sense of the GOTO command from addressee to addressee.

Depending on the volume, type and location of goods, top distribution centers (class A) are linked together connected. Depending on your needs, you can have one or more sub-distribution centers (class B), one or more distribution centers (class C) or one or more houses (class D), be connected directly.

Analogously, depending on the need, according to the previously described pattern, each lower class than Distributors act.

The GOTO freight transport system is characterized by the fact that it Suitable for holding a wide variety of goods in a tube or tube-like container system is. The containers can be moved and brought into pipe or pipe-like guide units transportable. They have a cylinder or cylinder-like shape.

The cylinders can be closed at the ends and inserted into the outer surface There are openings for loading goods.

The design of the cylindrical container can also be designed so that the end faces can be opened for assembly.

The system consists of containers and guide units of different size classes. The size classes are descending in the exemplary embodiment starting with A to D. designated.

The system basically consists of -n-class guide units with pipe or pipe-like cross-section (hereinafter referred to as pipe designated) and fitting  -n-class containers in m container lengths.

In the spirit of GOTO, they are managed from addressee to addressee.

It is possible to design the management unit as a pure management framework.

Each size class can be executed in the system, but also individually.

Guide units (pipe) can be guided over more or less long distances Transport containers directly from A to B.

Guide units (pipe) can also be used on all conventional means of transport Land, water and air can be assembled. These can transport to the nearest one Takeover-transfer-distribution station. This is their inclusion in that GOTO freight transport system guaranteed. This is a crucial requirement for the Installation and expansion of the system.

The guide unit (tube) with the largest diameter corresponds to class A Name: AR.

The associated container with the largest diameter also corresponds to class A Name: AB.

The effective effect and functionality of the GOTO freight transport system is based on a. on a division of class A into lower classes. Subdivisions into are geometrically determined n-corner systems possible, which correspond to different scale models.

Depending on the result of the analysis of the transport requirements, a binding one must ultimately System to be determined, which is then gradually applied worldwide can be.

According to my current knowledge, the 4-corner system seems to be the most likely.

This is why this system is also described as an application example.

By "4-corner system" is meant only the system geometry used. Otherwise has the label with 4 corners nothing to do!

With the "4-corner system" 4 classes can be arranged in approximately the following ratio:

• - Pipe classes: AR = 1, BR = 0.397, CR = 0.154, DR = 0.057
• - Container classes: AB = 1, BB = 0.389, CB = 0.145, DB = 0.053
  (See sketch Fig. 1 and 2).

The basic transport system is that the containers are moved through pipes by means of a linear motor generator. The containers are kept floating in the associated pipes by guide magnets. (For arrangement example see sketch Fig. 1). The linear motor / generator is only switched on when there is a container to be transported in the respective section.

By replacing the compressed or diluted air, as in the pneumatic tube system, with Linear motors, significant wear and energy costs are eliminated compared to one Pneumatic tube system. The completely different design of the GOTO freight transport system leads to various other advantages, which can be seen from the following explanations.

The division in the GOTO freight transport system enables practically every door-to-door Transport. This is realized for the vast majority of all goods without transhipment.

The system is designed so that each container class can be loaded with goods directly.

Likewise, up to 4 BB systems with up to 4 can be stored in container A. 21 systems CB and up to 112 DB systems can be transported.

In any system, of course, almost any number of containers.

After the storage and / or transport performance has been completed, the containers can be Goods transport system can be sent back to the owner.

The possible container lengths that can be used depend on the smallest on the route passing pipe bend radius. The latter are dependent on the goods to be transported Minimum length of goods and the route conditions in connection with the respective Need to be determined.  

The higher container systems can always be used as independent transport containers Appropriate suitable goods can be used or with pipes and so that container receptacles of one or more lower classes can be designed.

The possibility of variation is so great that any normal freight transport claim is realized can be.

Transfer / takeover and redistribution devices

For takeover / transfer and redistribution, horizontally and / or vertically displaceable devices (points) and devices rotatable about the transport axis are arranged. Arrangement example see FIGS. 3 and 4.

By rotating the containers, only containers of the respective lower classes and that are not in the center of rotation can be distributed to other lines.

With translation (switch), it is possible to distribute each size class to other lines.

The lines to be used result from the addressing. Through them the Redistribution device controlled.

The handling interfaces can be defined in a wide variety of ways as required.

The following connection variants are possible:

A) Upper distribution center to upper distribution center. Connected by pipe class A

• - in the full pipe transport route
• - by motor vehicles with A-Class GOTO freight transport system
• - by watercraft with A-Class GOTO freight transport system
• - by aircraft with A-Class GOTO freight transport system
• - by train with A-Class GOTO freight transport system or by combination or combinations of the aforementioned connections. Of course, top distribution centers (class A) can only be built where there are large quantities of general cargo and or where there is consumption in a small space. The requirements for fast, punctual, safe and inexpensive distribution and collection of the goods must be high. (Sketch Fig. 5).

Distribution centers (class B)

The principle of operation fully corresponds to that of the main distribution centers (class A). they are connected to each other directly or via an upper distribution center.

Sub-distribution centers (class C)

The principle of operation corresponds fully to that of the distribution centers (class B). They are with each other connected directly or via a distribution center (class A-B).

Houses (class D)

They are directly with each other or through a distribution center (class A-C) connected with each other.  

Overall, the GOTO freight transport system can be used as an information system by digitized data via lines adequate system for freight transport, in economically justifiable steps.

The main concern in the development phase must be the basic technical data to establish them worldwide through the leading industrialized nations in the 21st century can be accepted.

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Fig. 1: GOTO goods transport system sectional view 4-corner system.

Fig. 2: GOTO freight transport system detail representation of the 4-corner system.

Fig. 3: GOTO freight transport system example handover, takeover, distribution facility (translation).

Fig. 4: GOTO goods transport system example transfer, takeover, distribution device (rotation).

Fig. 5: GOTO freight transport system example, basic principle of the distribution system.

Claims (4)

1. Goods transport system for picking up and transporting a wide variety of goods by means of a conveying device arranged between two stations located at any distance from one another, and for distributing and storing such goods, consisting of
a guide unit of a size class A with a pipe or tube-like cross-section for coaxially accommodating cross-section-analogous container units of a size class A of different lengths,
a bundle of guide units of size classes B, C and / or D systematically arranged to the axis of the container unit of size class A with a pipe or tube-like cross section, the length of which is adapted to the length of the container unit of size class A assigned to this bundle, the guide units of size classes B, C and / or D are designed for coaxially accommodating cross-section-analog container units of the associated size class B, C or D,
a bundle of guide units of size classes C and / or D with a pipe or tube-like cross-section systematically arranged to the axis of the container unit of size class B, the length of which is adapted to the length of the container unit of size class B assigned to this bundle, the guide units of size classes C and / or D are designed for coaxially accommodating cross-section-analog container units of the associated size class C or D,
a bundle of guide units of size class D with a pipe or tube-like cross section systematically arranged to the axis of the container unit of size class C, the length of which is adapted to the length of the container unit of size class C assigned to this bundle, the guide units of size classes D for coaxially accommodating cross-section-analogous container units of size class D,
wherein the bundle of guide units of the same size class within the container unit of the superordinate size class has the same symmetry with the axis of this container unit. 2. System for storing and transporting various types of goods according to claim 1, characterized characterized in that the container units are designed as semi-inactive vehicles that Means for holding the container units and means for driving the container units in the each have assigned guide units. 3. System according to claim 1, characterized in that coupling units are provided, can be coupled by the guide units of any size class. 4. System according to claim 1, characterized in that transfer units between Guide units of any size class are arranged that are transverse to the transport axis displaceable and / or pivotable and / or about the axis of the respective guide unit are rotatable.