DE19925157B4 - Automated storage system for short and / or medium or long items, preferably for common pallets and / or containers which differ in their dimensions - Google Patents

Abstract

Automated storage system for short and / or medium or long storage goods, preferably for standard pallets and / or containers which differ in their dimensions,
wherein in a bearing structure corresponding to the static requirements with m-levels and in each level with n-places from the second level n-1 subframes (3.1) are mounted transversely to the longitudinal direction on end-side rails (2) movable and the inclusion of pallet / Container carriers (3.2) are used, in which the pallets / containers (3.3) are used, so that the movable bases (3.1) form with the pallet / container carriers (3.2) thereon movement units (3.4), the tight buffered side by side, so that at a predetermined height of the storage levels structurally no space is lost, the bearing structure is designed so that at the broad sides of the camp, ie front and rear, respectively centrally in front of the storage bins, vertical supports (1) are arranged , with the exception of the lowermost level, the rails (2) resting in each plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, with bearing units located thereon ...

Description

From the patent US 4,834,607 A a warehouse is known in which storage goods receiving trolleys are arranged closely adjacent to each other in several levels. The storage is done by a top of the shelf arranged, transversely movable storage and retrieval unit, which lowers the goods to be stored from above a shaft on the respective trolley or the movable base. The trolleys are arranged so tightly that between the trolleys of a plane only one shaft with the width of a trolley remains free. By moving the trolley, similar to sliding shelving the shaft can be opened in any position. As a result, the stored goods can be deposited through the shaft onto the trolley located at the lower end of the shaft. The removal takes place accordingly reverse. For moving the trolley, one belt drive per level is provided, to which all trolleys to be shifted in one plane are coupled. This can be dispensed with separate drives the trolley.

task this invention is in a generic storage system, the input and To improve outsourcing.

The solution the task is performed by the storage system according to claim 1. Advantageous Embodiments are described in the dependent claims 2 to 5 described.

In its overall dimensions, ie in width, length and in height, as well as in its total weight, this automatic storage system can existing spatial and static conditions are adapted. A size limit results in principle only from the bearing play duration which is dependent from the warehouses and the frequency of the movements taking into account the capacity of the staging facility.

By the bearing of the invention In addition, an optimal use of storage space is ever achieved according to the size of the storage system well over 70% can lie.

• – Raunkostenersparnis durch optimale Raumnutzung
• – Personalkostenersparnis nach dem Prinzip Material zum Personal und nicht umgekehrt
• – Einsparung innerbetrieblicher Transportmittel
• – Energiekostensenkung
• – Schneller Zugriff, ohne nennenswerten Zeitverlust bei Vorprogrammierung der als nächstes benötigten Transporteinheiten bzw. Artikel
• – Einsatz für beliebige Materialien in unterschiedlichen Längen oder Abmessungen auf Paletten oder in Containern

Substantial further advantages are

• - Savings cost savings through optimal use of space
• - Personnel cost savings according to the principle of material to personnel and not vice versa
• - Saving in-house means of transport
• - Energy cost reduction
• - Fast access, without significant loss of time when pre-programming the next required transport units or articles
• - Use for any materials in different lengths or dimensions on pallets or in containers

The accompanying drawings correspond 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5a . 5b . 5c , and 5d make the bearing principle and the process clear. So this can be described as follows: 1 schematically shows the broad side (front side) of the storage system with subsequent supply storage ( 5 ). For changing pallets / containers ( 3.3 ) are the corresponding stations ( 6.1 ) 6.2 ) 6.3 ) intended. Laterally - ie on the long sides - this is done in the respective lowest position of the storage system or the supply storage in which the storage unit ( 3.5 .) is retracted / extended, while at the staging warehouse ( 5 ) also from the front ( 6.2 ) can be made.

• 1. die Transporteinheit (3.5) wird durch das LBG (4.1) aus dem Bereitstellungslager (5) der Ebene (5a) der aufwärts führenden Seite (5b) entnommen und in das eigentliche Lager verbracht
• 2. die frei gewordene Position verfährt danach auf die daneben liegende Seite der Ebene (5a)
• 3. die nächste benötigte Transporteinheit (3.5) wird von dem LBG (4.1) aus dem Lager entnommen und auf der jetzt freien Position der Ebene (5a) abgesetzt
• 4. die vertikale Seite (5b) des Bereitstellungslagers (5) auf der sich die abgearbeiteten Transporteinheiten befinden, wird um eine Position nach oben gefahren
• 5. die Ebene (5c) des Bereitstellungslagers (5) mit der zuletzt abgearbeiteten Transporteinheit (3.5) verfährt anschließend um eine Position auf die aufwärts führende Seite
• 6. die vertikale Seite (5d) auf der sich die für die Verarbeitung bzw. Kommissionierung vorprogrammierten Transporteinheiten (3.5) befinden, verfährt um eine Position nach unten.

After in the warehouse system a shaft accordingly 5a to 5c was formed, the transport unit ( 3.5 ) from the storage and retrieval device (LBG) ( 4.1 ) or sold. About the delivery warehouse ( 5 ), the process is carried out in such a way that the requested storage unit ( 3.5 ) at the top level of the descending page ( 5.A1 / 5d ) and from the top level of the upwards leading page ( 5a2 / 5b ) is taken. Since the promotion of transport units ( 3.5 ) within the delivery warehouse ( 5 ) can not take place simultaneously in the predetermined manner, this is done in the different directions one after the other according to the following sequence:

• 1. the transport unit ( 3.5 ) is governed by the LBG ( 4.1 ) from the delivery warehouse ( 5 ) the level ( 5a ) of the upstream side ( 5b ) taken and spent in the actual camp
• 2. the vacated position then moves to the adjacent side of the plane ( 5a )
• 3. the next required transport unit ( 3.5 ) is approved by the LBG ( 4.1 ) taken from the warehouse and on the now vacant position of the plane ( 5a ) discontinued
• 4. the vertical side ( 5b ) of the delivery warehouse ( 5 ) on which the processed transport units are located, is moved up one position
• 5. the level ( 5c ) of the delivery warehouse ( 5 ) with the last processed transport unit ( 3.5 ) then moves to a position on the upward side
• 6. the vertical side ( 5d ) on which the preparatory for the processing or picking grammed transport units ( 3.5 ) moves one position down.

In the case of lateral removal or task, the transport unit ( 3.5 ) together with the movable underframe ( 3.1 ) conveyed through additional conveyor transversely from the storage system and returned via the reverse path back into the storage cycle.

1

support

2

rail

3

Storage unit consisting of 3.1 to 3.6

3.1

moveable undercarriage

3.1.1

supporting role of the movable underframe

3.2

Pallet / container carrier

3.3

Pallet / Container

3.4

traversing

3.5

transport unit

3.6

centering for pallets / containers

4

Warehouse operation, consisting of 4.1 to 4.7

4.1

Storage and retrieval unit

4.2

crossbeam with load handling equipment

4.3

Leadership Support and storage operator

4.4

guide profile with crossbeam

4.5

supporting role of the storage and retrieval machine

4.6

Lifting / lowering cable

4.7

Snap opening for automatic lifting

5

Provisioning storage

6

Storage / retrieval, consisting of 6.1 to 6.3

6.1

left-sided Storage area (long side)

6.2

Storage / retrieval range (The front side)

6.3

right-sided Storage area (long side)

7

Control elements for the operation, consisting of 7.1 and 7.2

7.1

control element for moving on the storage rack

7.2

control element for passing the track unit

8th

Traversing and positioning elements of the bearing, consisting of 8.1 to 8.3

8.1

rope

8.2

takeaway

8.3

buffer

Claims (5)

Automated storage system for short and / or medium or long items, preferably for common pallets and / or containers of differing dimensions, in a m-level bearing structure in accordance with the static requirements and in each n-level layer second level n-1 bases ( 3.1 ) transversely to the longitudinal direction on end-face rails ( 2 ) are movably mounted and the inclusion of pallet / container carriers ( 3.2 ) into which the pallets / containers ( 3.3 ) are used, so that the movable bases ( 3.1 ) with the pallet / container carriers ( 3.2 ) Trajectories ( 3.4 ) form, which are buffered close to each other, so that at a predetermined height of the storage levels due to the design no space is lost, the bearing structure is designed so that at the broad sides of the camp, ie front and rear, respectively centrally in front of the storage bins, vertical supports ( 1 ), with the exception of the lowest level, which in each plane transverse to the longitudinal direction resting rails ( 2 ) with bearing units ( 3 ), the storage units ( 3 ) from the units ( 3.4 ) and the transport units ( 3.5 ), with the movement units ( 3.4 ) in the individual levels to form a storage shaft for storage / retrieval of the transport units ( 3.5 ) can be moved to the right and left by one position, and the traversing technique for the bearing shaft formation in two superimposed planes in opposite directions by means of endless, coated, high-strength, abrasion-resistant and strain-free plastic cables ( 8.1 ), whereby only one traction cable ( 8.1 ) is arranged per bearing side and on the tension cables ( 8.1 ) for each trajectory ( 3.4 ) Are secured by means of clamping device, which are held or released by electronically controlled locking elements which are connected to the bearing structure, and wherein a control only necessary for bearing movements storage units ( 3 ) releases. Automated storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that for this storage system a storage and retrieval device (LBG) (LBG) ( 4.1 ), which above the actual bearing on end-face rails ( 2 ) resting on the supports ( 1 ), transversely to the storage device is movable and that for receiving the transport units ( 3.5 ) via a lifting / lowering device, each with a cross-beam ( 4.2 ) and two supporting cables on the opposite sides (broad sides of the bearing) ( 3.5 ) and that vertical guides ( 4.4 ), which are attached to the supports, the lifting / lowering device to the transport unit ( 3.5 ) to lead. Automated warehouse system according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a delivery warehouse ( 5 ) in which the transport units ( 3.5 ) are preprogrammed for processing or picking and thus serve rapid access. Automated storage system according to claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that All movable functions, that is to say those in the actual warehouse, in the storage and retrieval unit and in the delivery warehouse, are effected by drives and switching processes which are triggered by a uniform, system and stored-program control (PLC). Automated storage system according to claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the LBG ( 4 . 1 ) is equipped with a weighing device containing each article with the total weight stored and the weight per unit, eg m / pc. which enables permanent inventory management.