WO2022208141A1 - Appareil de chargement de marchandises et procédé de fonctionnement - Google Patents

Appareil de chargement de marchandises et procédé de fonctionnement Download PDF

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WO2022208141A1
WO2022208141A1 PCT/IB2021/054042 IB2021054042W WO2022208141A1 WO 2022208141 A1 WO2022208141 A1 WO 2022208141A1 IB 2021054042 W IB2021054042 W IB 2021054042W WO 2022208141 A1 WO2022208141 A1 WO 2022208141A1
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Gopalakrishnan Sivaraman
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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
    • B65G67/00—Loading or unloading vehicles
    • B65G67/02—Loading or unloading land vehicles
    • B65G67/04—Loading land vehicles
    • B65G67/20—Loading covered vehicles
    • 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
    • B65G21/00—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors
    • B65G21/10—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively movable parts; Devices for moving framework or parts thereof
    • B65G21/14—Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively movable parts; Devices for moving framework or parts thereof to allow adjustment of length or configuration of load-carrier or traction element
    • 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
    • B65G35/00—Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
    • B65G35/04—Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a flexible load carrier, e.g. a belt, which is wound up at one end and paid out at the other
    • 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
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/74—Feeding, transfer, or discharging devices of particular kinds or types
    • B65G47/88—Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers
    • B65G47/8807—Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers with one stop
    • B65G47/8815—Reciprocating stop, moving up or down in the path of the article

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  • Embodiments of a present invention relate to loading of goods, and more particularly, to an apparatus for loading of goods from a source to a destination and a method of operation.
  • a newer approach provides a mechanism to transport the goods from one place to another via slat conveyor with roller chain means.
  • the conveyor means need to be fixed between two places and the goods can be transmitted only via the fixed path.
  • the newer approach becomes difficult to implement. Due to such limitation, the newer approach is also less reliable and less efficient and is limited to a particular application. Hence, there is a need for an improved apparatus for loading of goods from a source to a destination and a method of operation.
  • an apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit includes a body affixed at a pre-defined location.
  • the apparatus also includes a slat conveying unit operatively coupled to the body at a pre-defined height from a ground level.
  • the conveying unit includes a slat structure of adjustable dimensions.
  • the slat structure is configured to hold the one or more goods for loading from the source unit to the destination unit.
  • the slat structure is configured to be coupled between the source unit and the destination unit.
  • the conveying unit also includes a slat structure operating unit operatively coupled to the slat structure.
  • the slat structure operating unit is configured to enable the operation of the slat structure via at least one motor upon receiving a set of instructions.
  • the apparatus also includes a stopper gate operatively coupled to a top end of the destination unit.
  • the stopper is configured to retract in a vertical direction for loading the one or more goods from the source unit to the destination unit.
  • the retraction of the stopper gate is based on the operation of the slat structure for loading of the corresponding one or more goods.
  • the stopper gate is configured to retract in one of an upward direction or a downward direction based on the operation of the plat.
  • a method for operating an apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit includes coupling a slat structure between the source unit and the destination unit coupling a slat structure between the source unit and the destination unit.
  • the method also includes adjusting the slat structure in a required dimension using one or more adjustable means based on a plurality of dimensions of the source unit and the destination unit.
  • the method also includes placing the one or more goods from the source unit onto the slat structure.
  • the method also includes operating the slat structure via at least one motor upon receiving a set of instructions by a slat structure operating unit for transporting the one or more goods from the source unit to the destination unit.
  • the method also includes enabling an operation of a stopper gate at the destination unit for loading the one or more goods at the destination unit upon retraction of the stopper gate in a vertical direction.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a top view of an apparatus for loading of one or more goods in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a back view of the apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another exemplary embodiment of a side view of the apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of the system for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a truck of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method for operating an apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram representation of a system for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of a top view of an apparatus (10) for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of a back view of the apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another exemplary embodiment of a side view of the apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the apparatus (10) includes a body (50) affixed at a pre-defined location.
  • the body (50) may include at least four legs, which may be coupled to a surface of a pre-defined location.
  • the body (50) may be permanently fixed to the surface at the pre-defined location.
  • the body (50) may be made portable which may be equipped with a temporary locking means to clamp the surface of the pre-defined location which may be ported from one location to another.
  • the apparatus (10) also includes a conveying unit (60) operatively coupled to the body (50) at a pre-defined height from a ground level.
  • the conveying unit (60) may include one of a conveyor belt, a plurality of strips, wherein each of the plurality of strips are coupled together to form a mat or a sheet of a pre-defined material.
  • the conveying unit (60) includes a slat structure (70) of adjustable dimensions.
  • the slat structure (70) is configured to hold the one or more goods (20) for loading from the source unit (30) to the destination unit (40).
  • the source unit (30) may correspond to a source vehicle from which the one or more goods are to be unloaded.
  • the destination unit (40) may be a destination vehicle to which the one or more goods (20) are to be loaded.
  • the adjustable dimensions may include at least one of vertical adjustment, a horizontal adjustment, or a combination thereof.
  • the one or more goods (20) may be placed on top of the slat structure (70) from the source unit (30) using one of a robotic entity, a forklift, overhead cranes or a conveyor.
  • the slat structure (70) may be a slat conveyor with roller chain.
  • the system (10) may include one or more elements or one or more components which enables alignment of the source unit (30) with the destination unit (40) for at least one of height, angle adjustment, or the like.
  • the conveying unit (60) may be one of a conveyor belt, a plurality of strips, wherein each of the plurality of strips are coupled together to form a mat or a sheet of a pre-defined material.
  • the conveying unit (60) may be fabricated out of high-density polyethylene.
  • the slat structure (70) is configured to be coupled between the source unit (30) and the destination unit (40).
  • the slat structure (70) may be adjusted using one or more adjusting means.
  • the adjusting means may include one of a hydraulic means, gearing mechanism, or the like. More specifically, based on a height and other dimensions of the corresponding source unit (30) and the destination unit (40), the dimensions of the slat structure (70) may be adjusted. In such embodiment, the dimensions of the slat structure (70) may be adjusted automatically upon either receiving instruction or by sensing dimensions of the source unit (30) and the destination unit (40).
  • the conveying unit (60) also includes a slat structure operating unit (80) operatively coupled to the slat structure (70).
  • the slat structure operating unit (80) is configured to enable the operation of the slat structure (70) via at least one motor upon receiving a set of instructions.
  • the operation of the slat structure (70) may be one of winding and unwinding of the slat structure (70).
  • the slat structure (70) may be wounded and unwounded from the storage unit based on the requirement.
  • the one or more motor may be one or more electric motor, or one or more stepper motor, or the like.
  • the set of instructions comprises one of a real time instruction, a pre defined set of instruction, or a combination thereof.
  • the slat structure (70) may operate automatically based on the set of instructions which may be pre-set within the apparatus (10).
  • the apparatus (10) includes a stopper gate (90) (as shown in FIG. 5) operatively coupled to a top end of the destination unit (40). The stopper gate (90) is configured to retract in a vertical direction for loading the one or more goods (20) from the source unit (30) to the destination unit (40).
  • the stopper gate may be configured to cover an entire opening of the destination unit (40), wherein the stopper gate (90) may be operated in an upward direction to enable the entry of the one or more goods into the destination unit (40). Further, the retraction of the stopper gate (90) is based on the operation of the slat structure (70) for loading of the corresponding one or more goods (20). Also, the stopper gate (90) is configured to retract in one of the upward direction or a downward direction based on the operation of the slat structure (70).
  • the slat structure operating unit (80) may further include a magazine operatively coupled to the slat structure (70).
  • the slat structure is configured to rotate in one of a clockwise direction or an anticlockwise direction to enable the operation of the slat structure (70) for enabling the slat to coil or bend in required formation or a required direction.
  • the winding and the unwinding of the slat structure (70) may be achieved by operating the slat structure inside the magazine in a specific direction. As the slat structure (70) is coupled to the magazine, the operation of the slat structure inside magazine may result in operation of the slat structure (70).
  • the stopper gate (90) may be retracted in an upward direction for enabling the entry of the one or more goods (20) into the destination unit (40). Further as the one or more goods (20) enter into the destination unit (40), the stopper gate (90) may be retracted in the downward direction to hold back the one or more goods (20) within the destination unit (40) to load the destination unit (30).
  • the slat structure (70) is operated to wind back and consequently the stopper slat structure (90) may be retrieved in the upward direction for further reloading of the one or more goods from the source unit (30). Else the stopper gate (90) may be locked to close the opening of the destination unit (40) to secure the one or more goods (20) within the destination unit (40).
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment of the system (95) for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a truck of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the truck is a destination unit (40).
  • the truck and a source unit (30) are coupled together via a conveying unit (60).
  • the truck is coupled with the stopper gate (90) at an upper edge of an opening of the truck.
  • the one or more goods (20) from the source unit (30) is transmitted to the truck (40) by the operation of the conveying unit (60).
  • the source unit (30), the destination unit or the truck (40) and the conveying unit (60) of FIG. 5 are substantially similar to a source unit (30), a destination unit (40) and the conveying unit (60) of FIG. 1, and the functionality is as described in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart representing steps involved in a method (100) for operating an apparatus for loading of one or more goods from a source unit to a destination unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the method (100) includes coupling a slat structure between the source unit and the destination unit in step 110.
  • the method (100) also includes adjusting the slat structure in a required dimension using one or more adjustable means based on a plurality of dimensions of the source unit and the destination unit in step 120.
  • adjusting the slat structure in the required dimension may include adjusting the slat structure using one of a hydraulic means, gearing mechanism, or the like.
  • the method (100) includes placing the one or more goods from the source unit onto the slat structure in step 130.
  • placing the one or more goods may include placing the one or more goods from the source unit onto the slat structure via one of a robotic entity, a forklift, overhead cranes or a conveyor.
  • placing the one or more goods may include placing the one or more goods upon receiving one or more instruction in either real time or may be pre-defined.
  • operating the slat structure via the at least one motor upon receiving a set of instructions by a slat structure operating unit for transporting the one or more goods from the source unit to the destination unit in step 140.
  • operating the slat structure via the at least one motor may include operating the slat structure in one of a clockwise direction or an anticlockwise direction for moving the slat structure in corresponding inward or an outward direction inside the destination unit for enabling the slat to coil or bend in required formation or a required direction.
  • operating the slat structure via the at least one motor may include operating the slat structure inside the magazine in one of the clockwise direction or the anticlockwise direction.
  • the method (100) also includes enabling an operation of a stopper gate at the destination unit for loading the one or more goods at the destination unit upon retraction of the stopper gate in a vertical direction in step 150.
  • enabling the operation of the stopper gate may include enabling the stopper gate in one of the vertically upward direction or a vertically downward direction.
  • enabling the operation of the stopper gate may include enabling the stopper gate upon operating a slat structure inside the magazine in one of the clockwise direction or the anticlockwise direction.
  • Various embodiments of the various elements enable the apparatus to provide a means to transport goods from one entity to another. The designing of the apparatus is simple and thereby the apparatus is cost effective and affordable. The apparatus occupies minimum space and minimum civil space which makes the apparatus more reliable and more efficient.
  • the apparatus can be made fully automated upon installing a set of instructions initially into a processor. This may be achieved by integrating to production lines or equivalent where loaded materials are placed on top slat-structure automatically.
  • the apparatus can be made semi-automated too based on the requirement. Further, the apparatus can also function as a portable device for assisting in loading and unloading of the goods from one entity to another. Furthermore, the apparatus can behave like a Modular structure whose length and width can be adjusted. Also, since the apparatus combines multiple single slats that creates assembly of long structure. Also, due to the multiple slats, the apparatus can coil and/or bend in required formation/direction.
  • the disclosed apparatus can have the application to load palletized cargo, loose cargo or other complex cargo. The apparatus is able to align to match loaded cargo space in horizontal, vertical and angular directions.

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L'invention concerne un appareil de chargement de marchandises et un procédé de fonctionnement. L'appareil comprend un corps, une unité de transport. L'unité de transport comprend une structure à lattes de dimensions réglables configurée pour maintenir la ou les marchandises à charger d'une unité source à l'unité de destination, une unité d'exploitation de la structure à lattes configurée pour permettre l'exploitation de la structure à lattes via au moins un moteur à la réception d'un ensemble d'instructions. L'appareil comprend également une porte d'arrêt couplée fonctionnellement à une extrémité supérieure de l'unité de destination. La butée est configurée pour se rétracter dans une direction verticale pour charger la ou les marchandises de l'unité source vers l'unité de destination. La rétraction de la butée est basée sur le fonctionnement de la structure à lattes pour le chargement de la ou des marchandises correspondantes. La porte d'arrêt est configurée pour se rétracter en fonction du fonctionnement de la structure à lattes.
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