GB2078651A - Cabinet with two stacks formed of container units - Google Patents
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- GB2078651A GB2078651A GB8116968A GB8116968A GB2078651A GB 2078651 A GB2078651 A GB 2078651A GB 8116968 A GB8116968 A GB 8116968A GB 8116968 A GB8116968 A GB 8116968A GB 2078651 A GB2078651 A GB 2078651A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G1/00—Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
- B65G1/02—Storage devices
- B65G1/04—Storage devices mechanical
- B65G1/12—Storage devices mechanical with separate article supports or holders movable in a closed circuit to facilitate insertion or removal of articles the articles being books, documents, forms or the like
- B65G1/127—Storage devices mechanical with separate article supports or holders movable in a closed circuit to facilitate insertion or removal of articles the articles being books, documents, forms or the like the circuit being confined in a vertical plane
Abstract
A cabinet (1) with two stacks (3, 4) of units has in each case one conveyor (8, 9) for increasing or decreasing the height of a stack by that of a single transport unit (2) and in each case one further conveyor (10, 11) for moving the uppermost (2') and lowermost transport unit (2'') from one stack to the other. An operating station (15) can be automatically supplied with individual units (2) by means of a conveyor and a corresponding control means. As a result of this construction, the transport units can be arranged in the stacks with substantially no gap. In addition, the stacks can be constructed in such a way that the conveyors permit the simultaneous raising and/or lowering or the displacement of the transport units. The cabinet can be used in toolrooms and permits a better vertical space utilization. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Cabinet with two stacks formed from transport units
The invention relates to a cabinet with two juxtaposed stacks formed from superimposed, supported transport units, the latter being movable with the aid of conveyors selectively to at least one operating station.
Cabinets are known in which transport units can be moved by means of a circulating conveyor selectively to an operating station. The transport units are arranged so as to swing between two endless chains guided by means of two vertically superimposed guide pulleys. Such a conveyor, known as an endless chain conveyor has the disadvantage that a gap must be provided between two transport units, so that on the guide pulleys the transport units can be conveyed from one side to the other. In the vicinity of the guide pulleys, there is a reduction in the vertical spacing of the transport units due to the lateral displacement thereof, whilst in the vertical chain portions, the existing gap represents a poor utilization of the space. If such endless chain conveyors are located in buildings, the empty space between the transport units can be accepted.However, if they are installed in cabinets, this unused space represents a cost raising factor because correspondingly fewer transport units can be housed in the cabinet area.
Particularly unfavourable conditions are obtained if large transport units are to be used, e.g. units for receiving tools and workpieces. Particularly in tool rooms, the area requirements for housing tools could be considerably reduced if the aforementioned disadvantages could be overcome.
The problem of the invention is to so construct a cabinet of the aforementioned type that the indicated disadvantages of the endless chain
conveyor are avoided, i.e. the transport units can be moved in stacks without any gap being
required, so that only the space for moving the transport units from one stack to the other is lost.
According to the invention, this problem is solved in that in each case one conveyor is
provided for increasing or decreasing the height of
a stack of transport units by one transport unit, with in each case one further conveyor for moving
the uppermost transport unit from one stack to the
other stack or the lowermost transport unit from the other stack to the first stack.
The invention is described in greater detail
hereinafter relative to non-limitative embodiments
and with reference to the attached drawings,
wherein show:
Fig. 1 a side view of a diagrammatically shown
cabinet, from which the sidewall has been
removed.
Fig. 2 a front view of the cabinet of Fig. 1.
The invention is based on the idea that for
providing a cabinet with transport units therein
which can be moved to an operating station it is
necessary to abandon the solution of a continuous conveyor and to carry out the movement of the transport units in individual steps in the way in which this is carried out with the cabinet 1 of
Fig. 1.
Cabinet 1 has a plurality of transport units 2 arranged in two stacks 3, 4. The two stacks 3, 4 of transport units 2 are guided in vertical guides 5, 6.
Within one of the stacks 3, 4 the transport units 2 can be supported in such a way that there is virtually no empty space between the units.
In cabinet 1, a vertical conveyor 8 or 9 is associated with each stack 3, 4 and is constructed in such a way that the height of stack 3 or 4 can be increased or decreased by the height of one transport unit 2. In addition, in the vicinity of the uppermost transport unit 2' of stack 3 or the lowermost transport unit 2" of stack 4 horizontal conveyors 10, 11 are provided for moving the uppermost transport unit 2' onto stack 4 and the lowermost transport unit 2" onto stack 3.
Both the vertical conveyors 8, 9 and the horizontal conveyors 1 0, 11 can be constructed in different ways. It is possible to use chain drives, rack and pinion drives or thrust piston drives or combinations thereof. The vertical movement of transport units 2 is a linear vertical movement, whereas the movement of transport units 2' or 2" is a linear horizontal movement. In Fig. 1, horizontal conveyors 10, 11 are positioned below the uppermost transport unit 2' or the lowermost transport unit 2". However, this is not necessary and said conveyors could be positioned above or to the side of transport units 2', 2". The same applies with regard to the vertical conveyors 8, 9.
In Fig. 1, they are located on the bottom of cabinet 1 below the lowermost transport unit 2". They could also be positioned on the top of cabinet 1 and carry the transport units 2.
Transport units 2 are held in vertical guides 5, 6 by locking devices 1 2. This is necessary in order to be able to disengage the lowermost transport unit 2" and then move the same. The locking devices 12 can be constructed in such a way that they are always automatically released in the uppermost or lowermost position of the transport units, enabling the horizontal conveyors 10, 11 to be actuated for the displacement of the uppermost or lowermost unit.
In Fig. 1, the two stacks 3, 4 are in each case provided with four transport units 2. As a result, the uppermost and lowermost transport units 2' or 2" can be simultaneously moved from one stack 3, 4 to the other. However, this presupposes that there are two empty spaces into which transport units 2', 2" can be moved. It is also possible to provide more or less transport units 2 per stack.
It would also be possible to occupy one of these spaces by a transport unit 2"' indicated by dotted lines. This would offer more space for housing articles. However, this would then prevent a simultaneous horizontal displacement of transport units 2', 2", so that transport units 2" would firstly have to be moved under stack 3, followed by the lowering of stack 4 and the provision of the necessary space for the movement of the uppermost transport unit 2' from stack 3 to stack 4.
A particularly suitable field of use for cabinet 1 is provided by toolrooms. The transport units are then appropriately constructed as racks in which drawers are displaceably mounted. It is possible to arrange drawers of different heights in the racks in the way in which this is possible in conventional tool cabinets to match the size of the tools or workpieces. Another use is provided by the storage of machine and apparatus parts, as well as spares.
An operating station 1 5 is provided on cabinet 1 which, as is shown in Fig. 2, is constructed as a rectangular opening 1 6 in the end wall of cabinet 1. The dimensions of opening 1 6 appropriately correspond to the front face of a transport unit 2. If the transport units 2 are racks with drawers, then the latter are located within the openings 16, as shown in Fig. 2.
It is advantageous to make the conveying direction of transport units 2 reversible, so that the movement of one of the transport units to operating station 1 5 is over the shortest distance.
For the purpose of operating cabinet 1, a control means is provided enabling the individual transport units 2 to be automatically brought to the operating station 1 5.
In the embodiment of Fig. 1, the two stacks 3, 4 of transport units 2 are arranged consecutively, so that the cabinet width is essentially dependent on the width of transport units 2. However, the depth of cabinet 2 is dependent on the double depth of transport units 2. However, it is necessary to add both depth and width tolerances for housing the support structure for transport units 2 and cabinet 1, as well as for housing the conveyors.
It would also be possible to laterally juxtapose the two stacks 3, 4. The front of cabinet 1 could then have two operating stations, thereby reducing the time for bringing in a transport unit.
However, the control means would be somewhat more complicated and costly, because when bringing in a transport unit it would always be necessary to decide which of the two operating stations was nearer. However, the overall construction of the cabinet 1 could be the same as for consecutively positioned stacks 3, 4.
It would also be possible to provide several operating stations, e.g. one on the front and one on the back of the cabinet.
Claims (7)
1. A cabinet with two juxtaposed or consecutively arranged stacks formed by transport units supported in superimposed manner, the transport units being movable in selective manner with the aid of conveyors to at least one operating station, wherein in each case one conveyor is provided for increasing or decreasing the height of a stack of transport units by one transport unit, with in each case one further conveyor for moving the uppermost transport unit from one stack to the other stack or the lowermost transport unit from the other stack to the first stack.
2. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the stacks and conveyors are constructed for simultaneous raising and lowering.
3. A cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the stacks and the further conveyors are constructed for the simultaneous displacement of the uppermost or lowermost transport unit.
4. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the transport units are constructed as a rack with at least one drawer extendably housed therein.
5. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the operating station is an opening provided in a cabinet wall, whose size corresponds at least to the height and width of one transport unit.
6. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the conveying direction of the transport units is reversible.
7. A cabinet according to claim 1 and substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH485080 | 1980-06-24 |
Publications (1)
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| GB2078651A true GB2078651A (en) | 1982-01-13 |
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| GB8116968A Withdrawn GB2078651A (en) | 1980-06-24 | 1981-06-03 | Cabinet with two stacks formed of container units |
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| DE (1) | DE3122023A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2078651A (en) |
Cited By (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10100908A1 (en) * | 2001-01-11 | 2002-07-18 | Rovema Gmbh | Conveyor system for packages comprises wheeled trolleys moved along rails by cables, rails forming closed loop, and connector on trolley being released at each corner so that new cable can be attached, allowing change of direction |
| EP1321386A2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2003-06-25 | Bellheimer Metallwerk GmbH | Carousel storage system |
| EP1970327A1 (en) | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-17 | JGP Ingenierie | Device for storing and transporting items |
| CN106477222A (en) * | 2016-09-13 | 2017-03-08 | 许晶 | A kind of independent storage device of biochemical defence suit |
| US9743763B1 (en) | 2016-03-31 | 2017-08-29 | Long Term Venture Capital Ltd. | Kitchen tray assembly |
| WO2017158550A1 (en) | 2016-03-18 | 2017-09-21 | Cefla Societa' Cooperativa | Vertical oven for mainly flat parts |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102006004559B3 (en) * | 2006-01-26 | 2007-04-19 | Stiefel GmbH, Automationssysteme | Goods or item dispensing apparatus in the form of drawers arranged one on top of another with a self limiting drive |
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- 1981-06-03 GB GB8116968A patent/GB2078651A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1981-06-03 DE DE19813122023 patent/DE3122023A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Cited By (10)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10100908A1 (en) * | 2001-01-11 | 2002-07-18 | Rovema Gmbh | Conveyor system for packages comprises wheeled trolleys moved along rails by cables, rails forming closed loop, and connector on trolley being released at each corner so that new cable can be attached, allowing change of direction |
| EP1321386A2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2003-06-25 | Bellheimer Metallwerk GmbH | Carousel storage system |
| EP1321386A3 (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2006-06-14 | Bellheimer Metallwerk GmbH | Carousel storage system |
| US7210889B2 (en) | 2001-12-21 | 2007-05-01 | Bellheimer Metallwerk Gmbh | Circulating storage system |
| EP1970327A1 (en) | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-17 | JGP Ingenierie | Device for storing and transporting items |
| FR2913574A1 (en) * | 2007-03-12 | 2008-09-19 | Jgp Ingenierie Sarl | DEVICE FOR STORING AND ROUTING ARTICLES |
| WO2017158550A1 (en) | 2016-03-18 | 2017-09-21 | Cefla Societa' Cooperativa | Vertical oven for mainly flat parts |
| US9743763B1 (en) | 2016-03-31 | 2017-08-29 | Long Term Venture Capital Ltd. | Kitchen tray assembly |
| WO2017167235A1 (en) * | 2016-03-31 | 2017-10-05 | Long Term Venture Capital Limited | Kitchen tray assembly |
| CN106477222A (en) * | 2016-09-13 | 2017-03-08 | 许晶 | A kind of independent storage device of biochemical defence suit |
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| DE3122023A1 (en) | 1982-03-18 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |