JPS6175709A - Rotary shelf equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To effectively conduct warehousing work by providing a load handling device composed of a tentative shelf, a transfer machine, and a load moving device outwardly of a rotary shaft in place. CONSTITUTION:A rotary shelf 1 has a plurality of load housing frames 3 each having vertically a plurality of stages of load housing parts 4 outwardly of an endless rotating body 2, said housing part being box shaped and opened at its front and rear surfaces. Warehousing side load handling devices 6A, 6B are arranged in place outwardly of both ends of a linear path of the rotary shelf 1. Each of the load handling devices 6 (hereinafter the subscript neglected) has cargo supporter parts 8, 9 in parallel. The first cargo supporter part 8 has a tentative shelf 7 in which cargo housing frames 3 are free to be confronted, and a transfer machine 10 for delivering a cargo 5 between the second cargo supporter part 9 and a conveyor 11. In addition, it has a cargo delivery device 15 for delivering the cargo 5 between the cargo housing frame 3 and the first cargo supporter part 8, and a cargo moving device 16 for moving the cargo between both the supporter parts 8, 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to rotary shelving equipment for storing and storing a large number of different types of cargo.

Prior Art FIG. 6 shows a conventional example. In other words, (E) is a rotating shelf with multiple cargo storage frames (
It is constructed by attaching a cargo storage frame (goods) and making it possible to move these cargo storage frames together in the lateral direction.

An incoming cargo handling device (to) and an outgoing cargo handling device 4 are disposed at appropriate locations outside of this rotary shelf (to). The warehousing side cargo handling device (to) is composed of an warehousing conveyor (7) and an warehousing side transfer machine OD that transfers the cargo on the warehousing conveyor to the cargo storage frame (A). The device is comprised of a delivery conveyor (2) and a delivery side transfer machine (to) that transfers the cargo (b) in the cargo storage frame onto the delivery conveyor (2). Therefore, the load (b) on the rotating shelf (c)
When warehousing, empty cargo storage frames (goods) are transferred to the warehousing side transfer machine C31)
The cargo (b) on the receiving conveyor (1) is
This is done by transferring the goods to the relevant cargo storage frame (goods) via six transfer machines on the warehousing side. In addition, when unloading cargo from the rotary shelf (E), the load storage frame (N) containing the load to be unloaded (B) is placed opposite the unloading side transfer machine (To).

This is done by transferring the cargo (b) to the outgoing conveyor (b) by the outgoing side transfer machine (to).

Problems to be Solved by the Invention According to the conventional t1 configuration described above, the action of both transfer machines 61) 03 on the rotary shelf (c) is such that the rotary shelf (c) rotates and moves to the desired cargo storage frame. In other words, both transfer machines 131) (to) and the rotary shelf (to) must be on standby until the two sides are facing each other, and since they operate in conjunction with each other, they are constrained by each other. , efficient loading and unloading is not possible. In particular, if the cargo storage frame is installed on a large rotating shelf with a large number of shelves, frequent loading and unloading will not be possible.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the rotary shelf equipment of the present invention has a plurality of cargo storage frames attached to the outside of an endless rotating body to form a rotary shelf that can be moved laterally. , a 1ζ load handling device is provided at a suitable location outside this rotating shelf, and this load handling device is
A transfer machine that transfers a load between a temporary storage shelf having two load support parts in parallel and in which the load storage frame can freely face the first load support part, and a second load support part and a conveyor. A load transfer device transfers loads between the load storage frame and the first load support portion, and a load transfer device transfers loads between both load support portions.

According to the rotary shelving equipment configured as described above, in order to store a load on the single-rotary shelf, the load transfer device is operated with the load storage frame facing the first load supporter. Transferring the load on top to the storage frame can be done using fleas. In addition, during this time, the transfer machine can sequentially transfer the loads on the conveyor to the second load support section, and the load on the second load support section can be transferred to the load transfer device regardless of whether the surrounding area is in operation or out of operation. can be moved onto the empty first load support by actuating the load support. On the other hand, to unload the cargo from the rotary shelf, with the cargo storage frame facing the first cargo support section, the cargo transfer device is operated to move the cargo on the cargo storage frame to the 81st floor.
This can be done by transferring it onto the load support. In the meantime, the transfer machine can sequentially transfer the loads on the second load support onto the conveyor, and the load on the first load support can be transferred to the load transfer device regardless of whether the surrounding area is in operation or out of operation. The second load support section can be moved to an empty second load support section.

EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

In Figures 1 and 2, (1) is a rotating shelf, with a plurality of cargo storage frames (3) attached to the outside of an endless rotating body (2).
These cargo storage frames (3) are integrally configured to be reciprocally movable in the lateral direction. The cargo storage frame (3) is formed into a box shape with open front and rear surfaces, and a plurality of cargo storage sections (4) are formed in the vertical direction. Note that the rotary shelf (1) may include a plurality of rotary shelves (1) each having one stage of the cargo storage section (4) stacked up and down in a plurality of stages so that each stage can be reciprocated and movable. The cargo (5) stored in the cargo storage section (4) is the article itself or a case containing the article. The outside position of said rotary shelf (1).

That is, an incoming cargo handling device (6A) is provided at a proper location on the outer side of one end of the straight path, and an outgoing cargo handling device (6B) is provided at a proper location on the other end of the straight path. The warehouse side cargo handling system @ (
6A) has a temporary storage shelf (7A), and this temporary storage shelf (7A)
) is a first load support part (
8A) and the first load support part (8A) in the direction of the linear path.
) are arranged in parallel with each other in a plurality of upper and lower stages corresponding to the load storage section (4). An incoming transfer machine (IOA) is placed opposite the second cargo support section (9A). A warehousing conveyor (1 included) will be installed. The storage transfer machine (10A) is installed vertically.

A frame body (12A), an elevating body (13A) guided by this frame body (12A), and a transfer tool (14A) provided on this elevating body (13A) so as to be freely retractable in the lateral direction. Become. Then, with the load storage frame (3) facing the first load support part (8A), the load m (5) on this first load support part (8A) is stored in the load storage part (4). Delivery device @ (15A)
However, a plurality of upper and lower compartments are provided depending on the number of stages such as the cargo storage section (4). This cargo handling device (16A) is of a retractable type when installed inside the rotary shelf (1) as shown by the solid line, and of a push-in type when installed outside as shown by the phantom line. In addition @22 load support (
9A) A plurality of upper and lower stages of retractable load moving devices (L6A) are provided to move the load (5) on the upper load to the empty first load support section (8A). The outgoing cargo handling device (6B) has the same or almost the same configuration as the incoming cargo handling device (6A), although the operation is opposite. That is, (7B) is a temporary storage shelf, (8B) is the first load support part, (9B) is the second load support part, (IOB) is the outgoing transfer machine, (IIB) is the outgoing conveyor, and (12B) is the outgoing conveyor. The frame body, (13B) is the elevating body, (14
B) is a transfer tool, (15B) is a cargo delivery device, (16B)
) indicates a cargo moving device.

The loading and unloading work will be explained below.

FIG. 3 schematically shows the overall control of the rotating shelving facility. In other words, the loading/unloading operation panel αη is connected to the central control device (to), and the controller α9 connected to this central control device (g)
Temporary storage shelf (7A) (7B) Senna (2OA)
(20B) is connected. Then, from the controller q9, the driving device of the rotary shelf (1) and the cargo delivery device (15
A) (15B), cargo moving equipment N (16A) (1,6
B), the lifting device of the transfer machine (IOA) (IOB), the drive device of the transfer tool (14A) (14B), etc. are configured so that an operation command is issued.

First, the warehousing operation will be explained based on FIGS. 1, 2, and 4. The start button is turned on in a startable state. Then, it is determined whether the load (5) is present at the second load support portion (9A) by detection by the presence sensor (2OA) +c. And when it is "No", the warehousing transfer machine (10
A) is activated to cause the elevating body (18A) etc. to arrive at the second load support part (9A) of the unoccupied seat. At this time, the elevating body (1
3A) side has already received the load (5) from the warehousing conveyor (IIA), and this load (5) is transferred to the second load support section (9A). This allows the second load support section (9
The presence sensor (2OA) of A) is turned on.

As a result, when it is determined that there is one person present, or when it is determined that there is one from the beginning, the first load support section (8A
) is judged whether the cargo (5) is present or not. If it is determined that there is no cargo moving equipment! (16A) is activated, and the load (5) in the second load support section (9A) is moved to the first load support section (8A). Then, the first load support part (8A
) is turned on and the presence of the second load support section (9A) is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the number of seats in the first load support section m (8A) is 1, or when it is determined that the number of seats in the first load support section m (8A) is 1 from the beginning, the load transfer device (15A) is activated and the first load support section ( 8A) Place the load (5) on the load storage section (4
), the presence of the first cargo support section (8A) is therefore turned off. In the above action, the warehousing transfer machine (10
The transfer work by A) and the warehousing work by the cargo delivery device (15A) are performed separately depending on the handling stage.

Next, the unloading operation will be explained based on FIGS. 1, 2, and 5. The start button is turned on in a startable state. Then, it is determined whether the load (5) is present at the second support part (9B) by detection by the presence sensor (20B).
Ru. When it is determined that there is one, the shipping transfer machine (
IOB) is activated to cause the elevating body (13B) and the like to arrive at the occupied second load support section (9B). Next, the load (5) on the second load support section (9B) is transferred by the outbound transfer machine (IOB).
is delivered to the delivery conveyor (ILB).

As a result, the presence sensor (20B) of the second load support part (9B)
) is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that there is no person present, or when it is determined that there is no person present from the beginning, it is determined whether or not the load (5) is present in the first load support portion (8B). When it is determined that "there is" here, the cargo moving device (1
6B) is activated, and the load (5) in the first load support section (8B) is moved to the second load support section (9B). Then, the presence of the second load support section (9B) is turned on and the presence of the first load support section (8B) is turned on.
B)'s presence is turned off. This allows the first load support part (8
When it is determined that there is no one present at B), or when it is determined that there is no one present from the beginning, the cargo delivery device (15
B) is activated to transfer the load (5) on the load storage section (4) to the first load support section (8B), and thus @1 load support section (8B).
B)'s presence is turned on. In the above operations, the transfer work by the shipping transfer machine (10B) and the cargo delivery work (1
The unloading work according to 5B) is performed separately depending on the handling stage.

In the above embodiment, an incoming cargo handling device (6A) and an outgoing cargo handling device (6B) were installed in correspondence with the rotating shelf (1), but this was done by switching between warehousing work and outgoing work. If possible, one cargo handling device can perform both tasks.

Effects of the Invention According to the rotary shelf end of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, the loading of cargo into the rotary shelf is carried out by operating the cargo transfer device with the cargo storage frame facing the first cargo support portion. This can be done by transferring the load on the first load support part to the load storage frame. Also, during that time, the transfer machine sequentially moves the loads on the conveyor into M2
It can be passed to the load support. Further, the load on the second load support part can be moved onto the empty first load support part by operating the load moving device, regardless of whether the surrounding area is in operation or stopped. Ikekata, unloading cargo from rotating shelves,
This can be done by operating the load transfer device with the load storage frame facing the first load support section and transferring the load on the load storage frame onto the gt load support section. In the meantime, the transfer machine can sequentially transfer the loads on the 8@2 load support section onto the conveyor. Further, the load on the first load support part can be moved onto the empty second load support part by operating the load moving device, regardless of whether the first load support part is in operation or not.

As described above, according to the present invention, by providing a temporary storage shelf, the rotary shelf and the transfer machine can be operated independently, and efficient loading and unloading can be performed. Therefore, for example, even in the case of a large rotating shelf with a large number of cargo storage frames attached, it is possible to carry out frequent loading and unloading.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention, with Figure 1 being a side view, Figure 2 being a plan view, Figure 3 being a control block diagram, and Figure 4 being a control block diagram.
The figure is a flowchart when entering the warehouse, FIG. 5 is a flowchart when leaving the warehouse, and FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a conventional example.・ (1)... Rotating shelf, (2)... Endless rotating body, (3)... Load storage frame.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of cargo storage frames are attached to the outside of the endless rotary body to form a rotary shelf that can be moved laterally, and a cargo handling device is installed at a suitable location outside the rotary shelf. a temporary storage shelf having two load supporting parts in parallel and in which the load storage frame can freely face the first load supporting part; and a transfer machine that transfers the load between the second load supporting part and the conveyor. , a rotary type comprising a load transfer device that transfers loads between the load storage frame and the first load support portion, and a load transfer device that moves loads between both load support portions. Shelving equipment.