JPH04117809U - Container guide device in automatic storage and retrieval equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with amendments) [Purpose] A unit shelf that allows containers to be loaded and unloaded vertically and horizontally.
4, and a picker 3 that moves by itself along the shelf in a moving space on the container delivery surface side of the shelf, and temporarily stores containers taken out from unit shelves by the picker. In an automatic storage and retrieval device, the container is transferred to shelves 5 and 9, and then transferred from the temporary shelf to lifting platforms 6 and 10, and from the lifting platform to unloading conveyors 8 and 11, and then unloaded. This invention relates to a container guiding device that serves as both a slider and a guide for guiding a container when transferring the container to a storage shelf and when transferring the container from a temporary storage shelf to a lifting platform. [Structure] The side edge of the loading surface 15 of the temporary storage shelf 5 on the side of the container 7 delivery surface from the picker 3 has a downwardly inclined slope 17 on one side edge for slidingly guiding the container from the picker. , a long slider/guide member 16 having a standing wall 18 forming a step on the other side edge with respect to the mounting surface is mounted on a lifting platform.
It will be arranged towards 6.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a container guide device in an automatic storage and retrieval device. When transferring containers from the picker to the temporary storage shelf and from the temporary storage shelf to the lifting platform. When transferring containers, each doubles as a slider and guide to guide the container. The present invention relates to a container guide device.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, it was equipped with a shelf body that had a large number of unit shelves that allowed containers to be loaded and unloaded vertically and horizontally. It has a picker that moves by itself along the shelf within the moving space on the container delivery surface side of the shelf. Then, the container taken out from the unit shelf by the picker is transferred to the temporary storage shelf, and the container is placed on the temporary storage shelf. Transfer the container from the shelf to the lifting platform, and from the lifting platform to the unloading conveyor, and then take out the desired container. The present applicant has already provided an automatic storage and retrieval device.

0003 This automatic storage and retrieval device is used when transferring containers from pickers to temporary storage shelves. The side edge of the temporary storage shelf on the picker side is sloped downward to ensure smooth transfer. However, the containers placed on the temporary shelves may be damaged due to vibrations, etc. There is a risk that the container will go back to the picker side, and the container may not be moved from the temporary storage shelf to the lifting platform. When transferring, the container rotates to ensure that the container is accurately oriented and positioned. There is also a possibility that the transfer may not be possible.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In view of the above-mentioned situation, this invention aims to solve the problem by moving the picker to temporary storage. When the container is moved to the shelf and the container is placed on the shelf, a pin is placed on the shelf. In addition to restricting the return to the car side, the container is transferred from the temporary storage shelf to the lifting platform. When moving the container, guide one side edge of the container to control the direction and orientation of the container and use a lifting platform. Containers in automatic storage and retrieval equipment that enable accurate transfer of containers to predetermined locations. The present invention provides a navigating device.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, this invention is a single unit that allows containers to be loaded and unloaded vertically and horizontally. A shelf body with a large number of shelves is provided, and the shelf body Containers taken out from unit shelves by the picker are equipped with a picker that moves by itself along the are transferred to a temporary storage shelf, transferred from the temporary storage shelf to a lifting platform, and from the lifting platform to an unloading conveyor. In the automatic storage and retrieval device, which is created by taking out the target container, the temporary storage shelf is loaded. A picker is placed on one side of the loading surface on the side of the container delivery surface from the picker. It has a downwardly sloping slope for slidingly guiding the container from the A long slider/guide member having a vertical wall forming a step with respect to the mounting surface, A container guide device in an automatic storage and retrieval device arranged toward the lifting platform. Configured.

[0006]

[Effect]

Container guide device in the automatic storage and retrieval device of the present invention having the above contents The container taken out by the picker from the unit shelf of the shelf body is moved by the picker. The appropriate transfer means for the picker should be placed so that it corresponds to the delivery side of the temporary storage shelf. When you move the container toward the temporary shelf using Slide over the downwardly inclined slope of the guide member and reach the mounting surface of the temporary shelf. do. In this state, there is a step between the vertical wall of the slider and guide member and the mounting surface. Since a section is formed, it restricts the container from returning to the picker side. Ma In addition, this slider/guide member is placed in the direction of the lifting platform, so it cannot be temporarily placed. When moving a container from a shelf to a lifting platform, one side edge of the container can be guided by sliding motion. Control the rotation of the container, and move the container to the specified position on the lifting platform while pointing in a certain direction. This is to guide you through the process.

[0007]

【Example】

Next, the present invention will be further explained in detail based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 shows a typical embodiment of the automatic storage and retrieval device according to the present invention, in which 1 indicates a shelf; 2 is a moving space, 3 is a picker, and two shelves 1, 1 are arranged at a distance from each other. A moving space 2 is formed between them, and a picker 3 is placed in the moving space 2 along the shelf 1. It is designed to be self-propelled.

[0009] The shelf body 1 has a large number of unit shelves 4, . They are arranged in a multi-stage structure and arranged so that the delivery surface faces the movement space 2. ing. In this embodiment, a moving space 2 is provided between two shelves 1, 1 for mutual delivery. It is constructed with the surfaces facing each other and the tiers matching each other. Then, each of the shelves 1 on one side One of the unit shelves 4 of the tier is used as a temporary storage shelf 5 for carrying out, and a lifting platform for carrying out is installed adjacent to it. 6, and an unloading conveyor 8 for transporting the container 7 from the lifting platform 6 to a desired position. are set at an appropriate height. Also, on the other shelf 1, each stage is placed in the same manner as above. One of the unit shelves 4 is used as a temporary storage shelf 9 for carrying in, and a lifting platform 10 for carrying in is installed adjacent to it. Furthermore, a carrying conveyor 11 for returning the container 7 to the lifting platform 10 is installed as appropriate. It is set at a certain height.

0010 In this embodiment, the temporary storage shelf 5 for carrying out and the temporary storage shelf 9 for carrying in are placed on both sides of the moving space 2. The lifting platform 6 for unloading and the lifting platform 10 for loading are also set so as to face each other. It shows what is happening.

[0011] The picker 3 has a delivery surface on each stage of the shelves 1, 1, as shown in FIG. It is possible to run on a pair of rails 12, 12 installed along the center of the container 7. It has a mounting plate 13 on both sides thereof toward both sides of the unit shelf 4. It has a pair of slide arms 14, 14 that move forward and backward, and both ends thereof are connected to both shelf bodies 1, 1. It is configured to advance and retreat symmetrically, and has an appropriate attachment at its tip to engage and detach the container 7. It is something that has the means.

0012 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the temporary storage shelf 5 has a mounting surface 15 from the picker 3. Install a long slider/guide member 16 along the side edge of the container delivery surface. , this direction is arranged toward the elevating table 6. And this slider cum The guide member 16 is made of polyamide resin or polyacetate resin with high mobility and durability. , is molded from synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate resin, and there is a picker 3 on one side edge. It has a downwardly inclined slope 17 for slidingly guiding the container 7, and a front surface on the other side edge. This embodiment has a vertical wall 18 forming a step between it and the writing surface 15. In order to further increase durability, a flat surface 19 is formed between the slope 17 and the vertical wall 18. . Further, a picker 3 is provided on the side edge of the mounting surface 15 facing the slider/guide member 16. A stopper piece 20 is provided protrudingly for stopping the container 7 transferred from the container. this The stopper piece 20 is set approximately parallel to the slider/guide member 16, and is It is arranged towards 6.

[0013] Further, in the center of the mounting surface 15 of the temporary storage shelf 5, there is a pair of grooves facing the lifting platform 6. 21, 21 are arranged side by side, and a pair of intake arcs move forward and backward from the lifting platform 6 toward the temporary storage shelf 5. The containers 22, 22 enter the grooves 21, 21 and pass below the container 7 placed on the placement surface 15. The container 7 can be transferred to the lifting platform 6 by pulling the side surface through which it has passed. It's a sea urchin.

[0014] Next, the elevating table 6 will be briefly explained based on FIGS. 1 and 4. Lifting platform 6 is a motor mounted on a column 23 built into the shelf 1 so as to be movable up and down with its guide member 24. An endless chain 25 is strung inside towards the temporary storage shelf 5. A guide shaft 26 is provided along the guide shaft 26, and a support plate slidably extends through the guide shaft 26. A lock 27 is pivoted to the upper tension line of the endless chain 25, and the support block The intake arms 22, 22 are connected to the chain 27, so that the endless chain 25 can be rotated in the forward and reverse directions. The take-in arm 22 moves forward and backward toward the temporary shelf 5 accordingly. stop The tip of the take-in arm 22 is tilted while passing the bottom surface of the container 7. A locking pawl 28 is provided which stands up and comes into contact with the side surface of the container 7 after the container 7 is closed. Also, Noboru Conveyor belts 29, 29 are located on the top surface of the unloading platform 6 and outside the intake arms 22, 22. They are installed in parallel. Therefore, the container 7 located on the temporary storage shelf 5 is taken in by the arm 22. When a part of the container 7 reaches the top surface of the lifting platform 6, it Climb onto the Abelt 29 and use the intake arm 22 and conveyor belt 29 to position it on the lifting platform 6. The container 7 is then transported to the location.

[0015] In this embodiment, as means for transferring the container 7 from the temporary storage shelf 5 to the lifting platform 6, As mentioned above, the transfer system consists of the take-in arm 22 installed on the lifting platform 6 and the conveyor belt 29. The method shown is to push the container 7 up to the lifting platform 6 on the inner unit shelf 4 of the temporary storage shelf 5. A pusher is provided to take out the container, and the lifting platform 6 is equipped with rollers that guide the container 7 to the conveyor 8. - A conveyor or the like may be provided, and the means thereof are not particularly limited. However, the pin The direction of transfer from the locker 3 to the temporary storage shelf 5 and the direction of transfer from the temporary storage shelf 5 to the lifting platform 6 are as follows. They are required to be orthogonal.

[0016] Then, the container 7 is placed on the temporary shelf 5 by the slide arm 14 of the picker 3. When moved, the container 7 slides onto the slider and guide provided on the placement surface 15 of the temporary storage shelf 5. It slides over the slope 17 of the member 16 to reach the mounting surface 15. In this state, the slider - Since a step is formed between the standing wall 18 of the guide member 16 and the mounting surface 15, the controller Tena 7 will never go back. Then, at the take-in arm 22 of the lifting platform 6, the When the antenna 7 is moved to the elevator platform 6, the vertical wall 18 of the slider/guide member 16 and the slide Both sides of the container 7 are guided by the topper piece 20, and the container 7 is raised in the specified direction. It reaches the platform 6.

[0017]

[Effect of the idea]

According to the container guide device in the automatic storage and retrieval device of the present invention as described above, , one side on the side edge of the temporary storage shelf's loading surface and the container delivery surface from the picker. The edge has a downwardly sloping slope for slidingly guiding the container from the picker. , a long slider/guide with a vertical wall forming a step on the other side edge of the mounting surface. The board member is placed facing the lifting platform, so it is easy to transfer the material to the picker as appropriate. When the container is moved toward the temporary shelf by means of Slide over the downwardly sloping slope of the reader/guide member and place it on the mounting surface of the temporary shelf. In this state, the vertical wall of the slider/guide member creates a shape between it and the mounting surface. The stepped section can prevent the container from returning to the picker side. When moving a container from a temporary shelf to a lifting platform, use a slider and guide. One side edge of the container is guided slidingly by the vertical wall of the door member, so the rotation of the container is prevented. to ensure that the container is guided to the designated position on the lifting platform while facing in a certain direction. It is possible to do so. In other words, the picker can be Guide the movement of containers from the temporary shelf to the temporary shelf, and from the temporary shelf to the lifting platform. Since it can also be used as direction regulation guidance, cost reduction can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] A simplified plan view of an automatic storage and retrieval device according to the present invention

[Figure 2] Simplified side view of a container placed on a temporary shelf

[Figure 3] Enlarged side view of the main parts

[Figure 4] Partial vertical sectional view showing the relationship between the temporary storage shelf and the lifting platform

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Shelf body 2 Moving space 3 Picker 4 Unit shelf 5 Temporary storage shelf 6 Lifting platform 7 Container 8 Conveyor 9 Temporary storage shelf 10 Lifting platform 11 Conveyor 12 Rail 13 Placement plate 14 Slide arm 15 Placement surface 16 Slider and guide member 17 Slope 18 Vertical wall 19 Flat surface 20 Stopper piece 21 Concave groove 22 Take-in arm 23 Column 24 Guide member 25 Endless chain 26 Guide shaft 27 Support block 28 Locking claw 29 Conveyor belt

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A shelf body having a large number of unit shelves capable of loading and unloading containers vertically and horizontally, and a picker that moves by itself along the shelf body within a moving space on the container delivery surface side of the shelf body. , an automatic storage and retrieval device that transfers a container taken out from a unit shelf by the picker to a temporary storage shelf, transfers it from the temporary storage shelf to a lifting platform, and from the lifting platform to a carry-out conveyor to take out the target container. In this case, the side edge of the loading surface of the temporary storage shelf on the side of the container delivery surface from the picker has a downwardly sloping slope for slidingly guiding the container from the picker on one side edge, and the other side edge 1. A container guide device for an automatic storage and retrieval device, characterized in that a long slider/guide member having a vertical wall forming a step with respect to a loading surface is disposed toward the lifting platform.