WO2013006880A1

WO2013006880A1 - Load suspension means for placing freight into storage and removing it from storage

Info

Publication number: WO2013006880A1
Application number: PCT/AT2012/050095
Authority: WO
Inventors: Christoph Wolkerstorfer; Karl Angleitner
Original assignee: Tgw Mechanics Gmbh
Priority date: 2011-07-08
Filing date: 2012-07-06
Publication date: 2013-01-17
Also published as: AT511641A3; AT511641A2

Abstract

The invention relates to a load suspension means (9) for placing freight into storage and removing it from storage, into and from a rack compartment of a rack store, comprising a basic frame (15), a load-bearing platform (16) which defines a depositing plane (20), a conveying arrangement (17) for the freight with actuating units (18) which are arranged spaced apart from one another in a perpendicular direction with regard to a conveying direction (13) and has driving members (19), and an actuating device (34) which is coupled to at least one of the actuating units (18). At least one of the actuating units (18) can be adjusted relative to the basic frame (15) from a driving position which bears against the freight into a release position which releases the freight. The actuating unit (18) is mounted in an articulated manner on the basic frame (15) via at least one pivoting lever (21). In each case one bearing arrangement (24, 25) with pivot axes (26, 27) which are spaced apart from one another at an axial spacing is arranged at the two ends (22, 23) of the pivoting lever (21) which are spaced apart from one another, wherein the pivot axes (26, 27) are oriented in a substantially perpendicular direction with regard to the depositing plane (20).

Description

Load handling equipment for loading and unloading of goods

The invention relates to a load handling device for loading and unloading of goods in or from a shelf of a rack storage with a arranged in the conveying direction storage space for the load, comprising a base frame, a support platform, which defines a set level, a conveyor assembly for the goods with in vertical direction with respect to the conveying direction spaced apart arranged actuating units with entrainment members, an adjusting device which is coupled to at least one of the actuators, wherein at least one of the actuators together with the entrainment relative to the base frame by means of the actuator from a load applied to the load release position in a load releasing Release position is adjustable.

A multiplicity of different load-carrying means or conveyor vehicles equipped therewith have already become known, which are designed for loading and unloading of goods in or out of a rack of a rack storage.

From DE 196 13 707 AI a device for load bearing or load delivery has become known, in which a loading unit by means of a gripping device can be detected and extended or retracted. For this purpose, both sides of the loading unit in the transport direction retractable or extendable and opposite each other for gripping in a clamping position against the side surfaces of the gripper are arranged. The grippers are pivotable by means of an adjusting device from its clamping position into the release position. The axis of rotation of the Getriebeantriebsrades also simultaneously forms the pivot axis about which the sword is pivotable with its gripper. The pivot axis is aligned running in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the sword and parallel to the adjustment plane for the loading unit. This results in a delivery process of the sword, in which there is a function of the width of the loading unit to different angular positions of the sword in relation to the contact surface on the loading unit.

Another storage and retrieval unit has become known from DE 94 21 376 Ul. The gripping device for transporting the objects is arranged on a separate pivoting frame, which is arranged around a below the transport plane and horizontally aligned. tete pivot axis of a clamping position in a release position is pivotable. The adjustment of the swing frame together with the gripping device via its own impression cylinder. Thus, here again a pivoting movement of the gripping device is performed about a parallel to the longitudinal extension aligned pivot axis, wherein depending on the width of the loading unit it comes to different angular positions of the gripping device with respect to the contact surface on the object to be transported.

Such a transfer shuttle has become known, for example, from US 2011/0008138 AI. This load-carrying means or the delivery vehicle equipped therewith has a base frame and a support platform, which serves to receive the load. By means of a conveying arrangement, which is formed by telescopic arms arranged at a distance from one another in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction, the transport movement of the load can be carried out. For this purpose, swing-out entrainment members are arranged on the telescopic arms, which are adjustable with the load to be transported from a load applied to the load in a release position releasing the load. An adaptation of the actuating unit forming telescopic arms to the width of the cargo to be conveyed can not be done in this embodiment.

The present invention has for its object to provide a load handling device and a conveyor vehicle equipped therewith, in which the adjusting unit for the load is simple and inexpensive and still a flawless conveying movement can be achieved.

This object of the invention is achieved in that the adjusting unit is mounted articulated on at least one pivot lever on the base frame and at both spaced apart ends of the pivot lever is arranged in each case a bearing assembly spaced apart in a distance from each axis of pivot axes, wherein the pivot axes in substantially vertical direction with respect the set plane defined by the support platform are aligned, so as to move the at least one setting unit in an arcuate movement in the direction transverse to the conveying direction between the driving position in the release position. The resulting advantage is that by choosing at least one

Swivel lever as a bearing assembly for the actuators a simple, inexpensive and above all space-saving bearing arrangement is created, which makes a smooth adjustment of the entire actuator between the driving position and the release position allows light. By the vertical or vertical with respect to defined by the support platform

Adjusting plane aligned pivot axes is thus a simple transverse movement of the actuators relative to the base frame towards the load and away from this allows. Characterized in that the pivot lever is hinged on both sides on the one hand on the base frame and on the other hand on a component of the actuating unit hinged, so a pivot lever assembly can be created, with which by the alignment of the pivot axes stable storage can be achieved. Furthermore, but can also be dispensed with complicated additional storage and adjusting devices, so as to be able to perform the adjustment of the actuators relative to the base frame. Furthermore, in addition to the bearing arrangement, an exact guiding movement or adjusting movement of the actuating units between the two positions (driving position, release position) is achieved. This can be done independently of the bearing assembly of the actuator, the initiation of the adjustment and thus the adjustment.

It is also advantageous if the pivot lever in each case in the two positions (driving position, release position) of the actuating unit with respect to the conveying direction by a pivot angle in a lower limit of 1 ° and an upper limit of 45 ° is pivoted thereto, so by the choice the axial distances between the pivot axes and the associated pivoting angles already sufficient transverse displacement of the actuator relative to the base frame towards the load and away from this is made possible. This can be created in the smallest space a smoothly displaceable bearing assembly for the actuator.

Another advantage is an embodiment according to claim 2, since so the tilting load can be reduced starting from the actuator towards the pivot lever. In addition, however, an exact height-wise guidance of the adjusting unit relative to the base frame and, associated therewith, an exact gripping movement of the load in the driving position is achieved. Due to the design according to claim 3, it is possible to achieve an even smoother displacement of the adjusting unit between the driving position and the release position.

Also advantageous is a development according to claim 4, since so with less adjustment paths in each of the actuators Auslangen can be found and so with a more compact design Auslangen is found.

In the embodiment according to claim 5, it is advantageous that a cooperating lever arrangement is created in which an exact adjustment movement and associated adjustment paths can be achieved with simple mechanical means.

Through the development according to claim 6 ensures that a simultaneous movement of the hinged element hinged first and second levers can be achieved by a single adjustment in a predetermined direction.

Due to the design according to claim 7, a centric alignment of the load during the adjustment of the actuators can be achieved up to the driving position. Thus, an exact pre-centering of the load on the support platform can be achieved. Associated with this, an even more exact and space-saving storage of the load goods in the individual shelves can take place.

Also advantageous is an embodiment according to claim 8, since so the actuators even more precisely between their two positions (driving position, release position) can be adjusted.

According to one embodiment, as described in claim 9, an exact longitudinal guide of the driving member for carrying out the conveying movement of the load can be carried out.

In this case, an embodiment according to claim 10 proves to be advantageous, because thereby an immediate transmission of the drive movement starting from the traction mechanism drive towards the entrainment member and subsequently to the load to be conveyed is achievable. According to an advantageous embodiment according to claim 11, the drive movement of the traction mechanism is achieved with minimal effort. In addition, so can the necessary transverse displacement of the individual actuators between their positions (driving position, release position) are performed. But this can also be dispensed with complicated synchronization drives or the like.

However, the object of the invention can be solved independently by the features of claim 12. The resulting from the combination of features of this claim advantages are that such a conveyor vehicle can be created in which due to the design of the lifting device, in particular their actuators not only a space-saving and compact design is created, but also still the total mass can be reduced can, which is to move during the entire movement of the conveyor vehicle with. As a result, even faster turnaround of the load in the entire storage system can be achieved with lower drive power and braking power. Due to the lower net mass and the nevertheless high guidance accuracy of the individual actuating units, an even more effective space utilization of the individual shelves in relation to their parking spaces can be created.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

Each shows in a highly schematically simplified representation:

1 shows a partial section of a storage system with storage shelves and a conveyor vehicle with a load receiving means, in front view.

2 shows a possible embodiment of a conveyor vehicle with a load-receiving means, in perspective view; a section of the conveyor vehicle with the bearing assembly for the actuator of Figure 2, in diagrammatic view. 4 shows a partial section of the conveying vehicle with the bearing arrangement for the setting unit according to FIGS. 2 and 3, in plan view;

Figure 5 is a partial section of the bearing assembly for the actuator, cut in side view, along the lines V-V in Fig. 4.

6 shows a possible embodiment of an actuating device for the actuating units, in perspective view;

7 shows a partial section of the adjusting device according to FIG. 6, cut in elevation, according to the lines VII-VII in FIG. 6;

8 shows another section of the adjusting device according to FIG. 6, cut in elevation, according to the lines VIII-VIII in FIG. 6.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and are to be transferred to the new situation mutatis mutandis when a change in position.

In FIG. 1, a storage system 1 is shown greatly simplified in view, which here preferably comprises two structurally coincident and mirror-inverted standing storage warehouses 2, 3 with shelves 4. But it could also be provided only on one side of a shelf storage 2 or 3, but is mostly uneconomical.

By a distance between facing each input or Auslagerungsseiten 5, 6 of the two rack storage 2, 3 a rack aisle 7 is formed, along which or in the at least one conveyor vehicle 8, such as a stacker crane, a transport shuttle, etc., with a load receiving means. 9 , For example, can be moved computer-controlled on simplified illustrated guideways 10 in the aisle direction. The distance between the input and output side pages 4, 5 defines a clear width and thus a lane width 11. In the present embodiment, the conveyor vehicle 8 is formed by a transport shuttle, wherein for the sake of clarity, only one conveyor vehicle 8 has been shown. In this case, the conveyor vehicle 8 could also be converted to the corresponding guideways 10, as required, in order to reduce the number of conveyor vehicles 8 used. It could also be assigned to each shelf 4 own transport vehicle 8.

With the one or more conveyor vehicles 8, in particular their load receiving means 9, the loading and unloading of loads 12 in the shelf 4 or from the shelf 4 of the Re- gallager 2, 3 in the conveying direction 13. In this case, the conveying direction 13 in the rack aisle 7 in the vertical direction with respect to their longitudinal extent and thus aligned in the transverse direction with respect to the rack aisle 7. It is understood as the direction of conveyance 13 that direction in which the load 12 is stored by the conveyor vehicle 8 in the shelf 4 and removed from this again. Furthermore, each of the shelves 4 comprises a parking space 14 arranged or formed in the conveying direction 13 for the respective load 12. Thus, in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the aisle 7, several storage spaces 14 can be provided in succession. Under load 12 individual goods, which are preferably received in boxes or other containers or even boxes, trays, trays or the like. Can be understood.

FIGS. 2 to 5 show a possible and optionally independent embodiment of the load-carrying means 9, which in this exemplary embodiment is designed as a so-called transport shuttle for handling the load 12 in the storage system 1. For the sake of clarity, one or more of the cargoes 12 are not shown in more detail in these figures. Preferably, the load 12 may be a crate or crate, which for storage and retrieval by means of the load-receiving means 9, starting from this transported to the designated parking space 14 and can be removed from this automatically again when needed. The load-carrying means 9 shown here comprises a base frame 15, a supporting platform 16 supported thereon, a conveying arrangement 17 for the load or goods 12 with actuating units 18 spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction with respect to the conveying direction 13 loaded goods 12 and thus also arranged in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the rack aisle 7 distanced from each other. Mitnehmerorgane 19 can be provided or arranged on the actuators 18 further, which are engageable with the load 12 when required or out of engagement for the storage or retrieval. For this purpose, the entrainment member 19 can have at least one latching finger or a projection with which a positive engagement between the entrainment member 19 and the load 12 can be created. If the load 12 is designed as a transport box or trough-shaped receiving means, in particular made of a plastic material, recesses, depressions or even ribs or the like which are of the same configuration can be provided on the load 12. But it would also be a contact between the driving member and the load based on friction possible.

The two actuation units 18 are arranged at a distance from one another in the subsequently defined positions (driving position and release position) in the vertical direction with respect to the conveying direction 13. Since most of the cargo is of uniform design 12, a clear width between the actuators 18 can be set to a certain extent. Preferably, a uniform base frame 15 is selected, in which case the actuating units 18 are arranged at the necessary distance from one another on the base frame 15. These are usually predetermined fixed dimensions or distances, which depend on the respective load 12. It would also be possible, at least one of the actuators 18 in addition to their adjustment between the two positions (driving position and release position) variably adjustable on the base frame 15 to support. Preferably, however, both actuators 18 can be mounted centrally relative to the base frame 15 at this variable adjustable. This position can be done either by a manually definable lock or by mechanical adjusting means. This can be done quickly to individual adaptation to different cargo 12.

The support platform 16 in turn defines an actuating plane 20, which is preferably oriented horizontally. In this case, the support platform 16 may be formed, for example, by a flat support member or even by a conveyor belt, a variety of roller assemblies or the like. In order to achieve a centric storage or retrieval movement of the load 12 by means of the setting unit 18, two spaced-apart actuators 18 are preferably provided in the transverse direction to the conveying direction 13, between which the load 12 is arranged. In order to be able to change the distance or the distance between the two actuating units 18, at least one of the actuating units 18 together with its driving member 19 is adjustable relative to the base frame 15 from a driving position applied to the load 12 into a release spacing releasing the load 12. Preferably, both actuation units 18 can be simultaneously displaced or adjusted from their release division into the driving position applied to the load. Thus, a pre-centering of the load 12 on the load receiving means 9, in particular its support platform 16, take place. At the same time, a predetermined orientation of the load 12 is created on the load receiving means 9, whereby a more accurate storage and subsequent removal of the respective parking space 14 can be achieved. This allows a denser storage and associated better space utilization of the shelves 4 can be achieved.

3 and 4, the adjusting movement of the adjusting unit 18 via at least one pivot lever 21 is carried out. At both spaced apart ends 22, 23 of the pivot lever 21 is a respective bearing assembly 24, 25 with pivot axes 26, 27 provided.

In this embodiment, the end 22 of the pivot lever 21 via the bearing assembly 24 is pivotally mounted on the base frame 15. The further end 23 is connected via the further bearing assembly 25 pivotally connected to the adjusting unit 18. The pivot axes 26, 27 of the bearing arrangements 24, 25 are aligned in the vertical direction with respect to the set plane 20 defined by the support platform 16. Depending on the exemplary embodiment of the bearing, even slight deviations from the vertical alignment of the pivot axes 26, 27 with respect to the actuating plane 20 can take place. It is spoken of a substantially vertical orientation. The pivoting lever 21 has a longitudinal extent, which is oriented approximately parallel to the conveying direction 13, depending on the position or position of the setting unit 18. Thus, the pivot lever 21 is approximately rod-shaped. Due to the pivotal movement of the pivot lever 21, a slight arcuate movement of the actuator 18 takes place in the transverse direction to Transport direction 13 seen. Thus, the adjustment is carried out at least one of the actuators 18 between the two positions in an aligned approximately parallel to the actuating plane 20 Verstellbene. As a result, even with varying width dimensions of the load 12, the same alignment of the setting unit 18 always takes place with respect to their attachment to the conveyed goods or load 12.

Depending on the size and size of the load to be conveyed 12, the orientation of the pivot lever 21 can be selected such that the two positions (driving position, release position) each represent the end of the maximum Verschwenkweges and so depending on the Verschwenkweg to be performed by the pivot lever 21 with respect to the straight line as well parallel to the set plane 20 aligned conveying direction 13 each one

Swivel angle 28 and 29 is arranged in a lower limit of 1 ° and an upper limit of 45 ° pivoted thereto. Depending on the choice and extent of the adjusting movement of the actuating unit 18 between its two positions (driving position, release position) but also an asymmetrical division of the pivot angle 28, 29 with respect to the conveying direction 13 between the two positions (driving position, release position). Depending on the selected center distance between the pivot axes 26, 27 of the bearing assemblies 24, 25 and the associated length of the pivot lever 21, the extent of displacement of the actuator 18 in the conveying direction 13 can be adapted or adjusted to the respective circumstances. It would also be possible to perform an exact rectilinear adjustment of the adjusting unit 18 with respect to the conveying direction 13 in the transverse direction, could also be a length compensation of the pivot lever 21 with respect to the pivot axes 26, 27 done.

This swivel lever arrangement for displacing the setting unit 18 in the two positions (driving position, release position) can be provided in one of the end regions of the setting unit 18. It could also be provided in the region of the other end portion of the actuator 18, a similar design pivot lever assembly so as to perform the adjustment of the actuator 18 in the manner of a Parallelogrammhebelanordnung. With the choice of the pivot lever 21 in connection with the bearing assemblies 24, 25 is thus a stable, smooth and above all space-saving displacement possibility for the actuator 18 created.

In this exemplary embodiment shown here, provision is now made for the setting unit 18 to be supported at its end area remote from the pivot lever 21 via its own support device 30 on a support 31 of the base frame 15 in the vertical direction with respect to the set plane 20 defined by the support platform 16.

As can now be better seen in FIG. 5, the supporting device 30 of the setting unit 18 may be formed, for example, by a roller 32, which may be supported on the carrier 31 of the base frame 15. But it would also sliding elements, linear guides or the like possible, which can also be combined with each other arbitrarily. In order to prevent lifting or unintentional displacement of the actuating unit 18 in the region of the supporting device 30 relative to the base frame 15, a guide element 33 can be provided. This guide element 33 can embrace the carrier 31 on the side facing away from the roller 32 at least partially. Furthermore, the roller 32 may also be rotatably mounted on the guide element 33. The connection of the guide element 33 with the setting unit 18 can be selected or formed as diverse. In order to ensure a sufficient clearance, the guide element 33 can be formed with a sufficient distance to the carrier 31 to allow the minimum arcuate transverse movement of the actuator 18 without colliding with the carrier 31 and the base frame 15.

FIGS. 6 to 8 show a possible and optionally independent embodiment of an adjusting device 34 for the setting unit 18 or the setting units 18, wherein the same reference numerals or component designations for the same parts are used as in the preceding FIGS. 1 to 5 be used. To avoid unnecessary repetition, reference is made to detailed description in the preceding Figs. 1 to 5 or referenced. The adjusting device 34 shown here serves, in cooperation with the or the bearing assemblies of the individual actuating units 18, to be able to carry out a controlled transverse movement of the actuating unit 18 or the actuating units 18 transversely to the conveying direction 13 between the two positions (driving position, release position). For simplicity and clarity, only a portion of the two actuators 18 is shown here in order to better illustrate the lever mechanism for forming the actuator 34. In this case, at least one of the actuating units 18 is coupled to the adjusting device 34 with which the actuating unit 18 can be adjusted between its driving position and the release position. Preferably, however, both actuators 18 are coupled to the actuator 34.

The adjusting device 34 is formed in this embodiment by a plurality of levers which are coupled to each other differently or in connection. Thus, the adjusting device 34 comprises first and second adjusting levers 35, 36 which are each connected at their first ends 37, 38 to one of the adjusting units 18. Furthermore, second ends 39, 40 of the first and second adjusting levers 35, 36 are articulated on a common pivoting element 41, in particular hingedly connected thereto. On which the first and second control levers 35, 36 coupling or interconnecting common pivot member 41 are spaced from each other arranged spaced bearings 42, 43, to each of which the second ends 39, 40 of the first and second control levers 35, 36 are articulated.

Furthermore, the pivoting element 41 is pivotably mounted via a pivot axis 45 arranged in one half of a distance 44 between the two bearing points 42, 43. Thus results for both levers 35, 36 regardless of their length each have an equally long adjustment by the central arrangement of the pivot axis 45. In this case, the pivot axis 45 is preferably arranged or formed stationary with respect to the base frame 15. Under stationary is understood here that although a rotating or pivoting movement about the pivot axis 45 is possible, but the pivot axis 45 itself remains at an unchanged position relative to the base frame 15. The pivoting element 41, in turn, may optionally be operatively connected to an actuator 46 via the intermediary of a lever arrangement in order to be able to perform the relative pivotal displacement of the pivoting element 41 about the pivot axis 45. This actuator 46 may comprise one or more levers, so that a corresponding drive torque with a leverage starting from the drive element, such as a motor or the like, on the

To transmit pivot member 41 so as to cause the corresponding adjustment movement of the pivot member 41 about the pivot axis 45. By doing that the common

Pivot axis 45 is preferably arranged centrally between the two bearing points 42, 43, is at a corresponding pivoting of the pivot member 41 about the pivot axis 45 of the first and the second adjusting lever 35, 36 adjusted in mutually opposite directions. 7, in the area of the swiveling axis 45 for the swiveling element 41, the first adjusting lever 35 together with the setting unit 18 is displaced to the side remote from the swiveling axis 45 when the swiveling element 41 is pivoted clockwise. The second adjusting lever 36 is then displaced in the opposite direction, together with the setting unit 18, in the direction of the pivot axis 45. The exact guidance of the individual actuating units 18 takes place via the previously described pivot lever 21, possibly in cooperation with the support device 30, relative to the base frame 15.

To obtain a uniform or constant adjusting movement of the actuating units 18 relative to the base frame 15, the adjusting device 34 may comprise a plurality of first and second adjusting levers 35, 36 spaced apart from one another in the conveying direction 13, wherein respective first and second adjusting levers 35, 36 are connected to one another These associated pivoting element 41 are articulated. To form a common continuous pivot axis 45 for the individual pivoting elements 41, a common adjusting element 47, which runs in the pivot axis 45, is provided here. Preferably, this position organ 47 may be formed as a shaft or else as a tubular component, wherein the individual pivoting elements 41 may be arranged stationary thereon. In this case, preferably a rotationally fixed connection or coupling of the pivot elements 41 to the actuator 47. At the spaced apart ends or end portions of the actuator 47 may each be provided a bearing arrangement, not shown, with which the actuator 47 rotatable about the pivot axis 45, however otherwise fixed to the base frame 15 is stored.

As can now better be seen from a synopsis of FIGS. 2, 3 and 6, each of the actuators 18 comprises at least one support arm 48 extending in the conveying direction 13, on which a longitudinal guide 49 for the entrainment member best to be seen in FIG 19 is provided or arranged. Thus, the driving member 19 can be guided in the longitudinal guide 49 and also adjusted. Furthermore, the adjusting unit 18 also comprises a traction mechanism drive 50, which in turn is in driving connection with the entraining member 19. The traction mechanism drive 50 may be provided, for example, by belts, chains, belts or other usually formed flat profile trained traction means. The longitudinal guide 49 is preferably aligned parallel to the conveying direction 13 and parallel to the set plane 20 running on the support arm 48 is provided. A section of the traction mechanism drive 50, which is in driving connection with the entraining member 19, can likewise be aligned parallel to the longitudinal guide 49 between the end regions of the support arm 48.

In order to be able to drive the two actuating units 18 with their traction mechanism drives 50 at the same time, they can be in drive connection with one another via a common drive shaft 51 extending between the actuating units 18. This drive shaft 51 is simplified in dashed lines in Fig. 2 indicated. In this case, the drive shaft 51 may be formed, for example, as a splined shaft on which unspecified drive pinion for the traction mechanism 50 seen in the axial direction of the drive shaft 51, but slidably coupled rotatably. For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that, for a better understanding of the construction of the conveyor vehicle 8 or its load-carrying means 9, this or its components have been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size. The task underlying the independent inventive solutions can be taken from the description.

All statements on ranges of values in objective description are to be understood as including any and all sub-ranges thereof, eg the indication 1 to 10 should be understood to include all sub-ranges, starting from the lower limit 1 and the upper limit 10 ie, all sub-areas begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end at an upper limit of 10 or less, eg, 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10. The embodiments show possible ones Embodiments of the conveyor vehicle 8 and its load-carrying means 9, it being noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but rather also various combinations of the individual embodiments are mutually possible and this possibility of variation is due to the teaching of technical action by objective invention in the skill of those skilled in this technical field. So are all conceivable embodiments, which are possible by combinations of individual details of the illustrated and described embodiment variant, includes the scope of protection. Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the different exemplary embodiments shown and described can also represent independent, inventive or inventive solutions.

Above all, the individual in Figs. 1; 2, 3, 4, 5; 6, 7, 8 embodiments form the subject of independent solutions according to the invention. The relevant objects and solutions according to the invention can be found in the detailed descriptions of these figures.

Reference symbol storage system 31 carrier

Shelf storage 32 rolls

Shelf storage 33 Guide shelf Shelf 34 Positioning and retrieval side 35 first lever Ein- or Auslagerungsseite 36 second lever Regalgasse 37 first end of the conveying vehicle 38 first end load receiving means 39 second end of guideway 40 second end lane width 41 S ch wankelement load 42 storage location conveying direction 43 storage place parking space 44 distance

Base frame 45 pivot axis

Support platform 46 Actuator Conveying arrangement 47 Actuator Actuator 48 Support arm

Drive element 49 Longitudinal guide Point 50 Traction drive Swing lever 51 Drive shaft end

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bearing arrangement

Bearing arrangement swivel axis

swivel axis

swivel angle

support device

Claims

Patent claims

1. load receiving means (9) for loading and unloading of loads (12) in or from a shelf (4) of a shelf storage (2, 3) with a in the conveying direction (13) arranged storage place (14) for the load (12), comprising a base frame (15), a supporting platform (16) defining a locating plane (20), a conveying arrangement (17) for the load (12) with arranged in a vertical direction with respect to the conveying direction (13) spaced from one another (18) with entrainment members (19), an adjusting device (34) which is coupled to at least one of the actuating units (18), wherein at least one of the actuating units (18) together with the driving member (19) relative to the base frame (15) by means of Adjusting device (34) from a loading position on the load (12) adjacent driving position in the load (12) releasing release position is adjustable, characterized in that the setting unit (18) via at least one pivot lever (21) articulated on Grundra is arranged (15) and at both spaced apart ends (22, 23) of the pivot lever (21) each have a bearing assembly (24, 25) spaced apart in an axial distance pivot axes (26, 27) is arranged, wherein the pivot axes (26 , 27) in, in a substantially vertical direction with respect to the, by the support platform (16) defined set plane (20) are aligned so the at least one setting unit (18) in an arcuate movement in the transverse direction to the conveying direction (13) seen between the driving position to relocate to the release order.

2. load receiving means (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjusting unit (18) at its from the pivot lever (21) distal end region via a support device (30) on a support (31) of the base frame (15) in the vertical direction with respect supported by the support platform (16) defined digit plane (20).

3. load-carrying means (9) according to claim 2, characterized in that the supporting device (30) is selected from the group of rollers (32), sliding elements, linear guides.

4. load-receiving means (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that both actuating units (18) are coupled to the adjusting device (34).

5. load receiving means (9) according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the adjusting device (34) comprises first and second adjusting levers (35, 36), wherein first ends (37, 38) of the first and second adjusting levers (35, 36) are each connected to one of the actuating units (18) and second ends (39, 40) of the first and second adjusting levers (35, 36) are articulated on a common pivoting element (41).

6. load receiving means (9) according to claim 5, characterized in that at the common pivot member (41) spaced from each other arranged bearing points (42, 43) are formed, at which the second ends (39, 40) of the first and second control levers (35, 36) are articulated and the pivoting element (41) via a in one half of a distance (44) between the two bearing points (42, 43) arranged pivot axis (45) is pivotally mounted, wherein the pivot axis (45) fixed relative to the base frame (15 ) is arranged.

7. load receiving means (9) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the pivoting element (41) with an actuator (46) is operatively connected and in the pivoting of the pivoting member (41) about the pivot axis (45) of the first and second adjusting lever (35, 36) are adjustable in opposite directions.

8. load receiving means (9) according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 6, characterized in that the adjusting device (34) in the conveying direction (13) spaced apart from each other arranged first and second adjusting lever (35, 36), wherein each associated first and second adjusting levers (35, 36) are articulated on a pivoting element (41) associated therewith and the individual pivoting elements (41) are arranged on a common adjusting element (47) running in the pivoting axis (45).

9. load receiving means (9) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjusting unit (18) at least one in the conveying direction (13) extending support arm (48), on which a longitudinal guide (49) is provided, which parallel to the conveying direction (13) and is aligned parallel to the actuating plane (20) and in which the entrainment member (19) is guided for its adjustment in the conveying direction (13).

10. load receiving means (9) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjusting unit (18) further comprises a traction mechanism drive (50) which is in driving connection with the driving member (19).

11. load-carrying means (9) according to claim 10, characterized in that the

Traction mechanisms (50) of the actuators (18) via a common, between the actuators (18) extending drive shaft (51) are in driving connection with each other.

12. conveyor vehicle (8) with a load-receiving means (9) for loading and unloading of loads (12) in or from a shelf (4) of a shelf storage (2, 3), characterized in that the load-receiving means (9) one of claims 1 to 11 is formed.