JPH04125355U - car warehouse - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To obtain an automobile warehouse equipped with an incoming and outgoing transport line system in which the incoming and outgoing transport line for vehicles and the reciprocal transport line to a new inspection site do not intersect with each other. [Structure] In an automobile warehouse equipped with a plurality of storage rack row units arranged side by side, each having a multi-stage storage rack 12 on both sides of a running path of a stacker crane 11, one end of the warehouse 1 is designated as a storage entrance 3, and the other end is designated as a storage exit 4, One line of warehousing equipment 17, 21, 22 and one line of warehousing equipment 18, 21, 22 are provided for each storage rack row, and a new inspection area 2 is provided adjacent to the automobile warehouse 1. The present invention is characterized in that a vehicle transport line is provided between each storage rack row unit 13 and the new inspection station 2 so that it can be circulated through a route that does not interfere with the unloading equipment 18, 21, 22 of the warehouse.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is suitable for improving the loading/unloading transport line system in automobile warehouses, especially in automobile warehouses. It is related to

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, at distribution centers such as shipping ports for automobiles produced in factories, there are many Automated multi-level automobile warehouse to maintain the quality of completed vehicles, store them, and manage shipping. is used. This car warehouse is equipped with multi-level storage racks on both sides of the stacker crane running path. Multiple rows of storage racks are installed side by side to allow vehicles to enter or exit from one end of the warehouse. A conveyor line for storage is provided, and a steel pallet is placed at the end of the conveyor line. Cars are loaded onto the truck, and the cars are transported to the warehouse along with pallets on a conveyor line. Empty racks are sent to storage racks in warehouses and relayed to stacker cranes. It is designed to be stored in a compartment and taken out in the opposite direction. In addition, when entering and exiting Vehicles are assigned code numbers such as the vehicle model and body number, and are assigned a code number such as the vehicle model and body number, and are We use computers to manage inventory counts and other information.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In the conventional automobile warehouse mentioned above, there are 10 rows of stacker crane storage racks in the warehouse. Accordingly, there are 10 lines of vehicle transport for both loading and unloading at one end of the warehouse. A line is set up. Normally, 10 series of conveyor lines are used for warehousing in conjunction with warehousing and unloading. We have identified the line and unloading line, and are performing combined operation of warehousing and unloading. At the time of landing or loading, all 10 lines of conveyor lines are used for incoming or outgoing goods. It is necessary to switch to and operate all at once. In this case, the simultaneous warehousing operation continues for several hours. While the transport line is still running, the area near the transfer line is filled with incoming vehicles, so there is no urgent request for removal. If there is a problem, you cannot respond and wait until the simultaneous warehousing operation is completed. I had to.

0004 In addition, a car warehouse is attached as an attached facility, including car wash, car air conditioner, car stereo, etc. The facility has a new inspection factory where optional equipment is installed and inspected. If so, the specified vehicle type will be transported from the above warehouse to the new inspection area via the above entry/exit transport line. It is necessary to move several cars in and out, but during combined operation, the conveyor lines often intersect. However, there are problems such as difficulty in efficiently loading and unloading vehicles of the relevant model. Ta.

[0005] This invention is proposed in view of these problems, and its purpose is to At Roha, the loading/unloading transport line and the round-trip transport line to the new inspection area intersect with each other. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automobile warehouse equipped with an incoming and outgoing transport line system that does not require any warehousing.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above objective, the automobile warehouse of the present invention has a stacker crane 11 A plurality of storage rack row units 13 having multi-stage storage racks 12 are provided on both sides of the runway 10. In a car warehouse with rows of cars arranged side by side, one end of the warehouse 1 is the entrance 3 and the other end is the exit 3. 4, and one line of warehousing equipment 17, 21 is provided for each storage rack row unit 13. , 22 and unloading facilities 18, 21, 22. A new inspection area 2 is installed adjacent to the warehouse 1, with one end of the warehouse 1 serving as an entrance 3 and the other end serving as an exit. The warehouse entrance is 4, and there is one line of warehousing equipment and one line of warehousing equipment for each storage rack row unit 13 above. In addition to installing equipment, the warehouse unloading equipment 1 will be installed between the warehouse 1 and the new inspection area 2. Inspect new equipment from each storage rack row unit 13 via a route that does not interfere with 8, 21, and 22. It is characterized by being equipped with an automobile transport line 5 that can be circulated to the site 2.

[0007]

[Effect]

As mentioned above, one end of the automobile warehouse of the present invention is an entry entrance, and the other end is an exit entrance. Vehicles entering the warehouse enter and store the vehicle while passing through the warehouse in a fixed direction. , the goods are issued repeatedly. For this reason, in the case of combined operation of entering and exiting the warehouse, the vehicle entering the warehouse and the vehicle exiting the warehouse are There is no chance of cars crossing each other, and there is no chance of the opposite situation occurring during a simultaneous drive in or out of a warehouse. In the event of a sudden outbound or inbound request, only the necessary storage rack row units will be immediately removed. It is possible to quickly switch to combined operation and respond to that demand.

[0008] In addition, since the flow direction of cars entering and exiting the warehouse does not change from beginning to end, the number of cars entering and exiting the warehouse is reduced. Cars stored in the warehouse are moved to the exit by a stacker crane during difficult hours, such as at night. Move the vehicle to the rack section closest to the warehouse, and leave the rack section near the entrance empty. be able to. This allows the stacker crane to be used when entering or leaving the warehouse all at once. This makes it possible to shorten the transportation distance and reduce the time required for warehousing and unloading operations. can.

[0009] Furthermore, vehicles are circulated from the warehouse to the new inspection area at a location such as the second floor of the warehouse exit. Loop-type conveyance means, etc. can be used from each row of storage racks on a route that does not interfere with the unloading equipment. Circulation is carried to the entrance of the new inspection area and the exit of the new inspection area using a relay such as a lift. Therefore, the circulation of vehicles to this new inspection center is also possible through the above-mentioned combined loading/unloading operation. As in the case of rolling, this can be done without intersecting transport routes.

0010

【Example】

The automobile warehouse of the present invention will be explained with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the first floor of the warehouse, and Fig. 3 is a longitudinal side view of the entire automobile warehouse. A plan view of the second floor portion, and FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional front view. In each of the above figures, 1 is the warehouse section, 2 is the new inspection area established adjacent to the warehouse section 1, 3 is the entrance located at one end (right end) of the warehouse, and 4 is located at the other end (left end) of the warehouse. The exit section 5 is located between the warehouse section 1 and the new inspection area 2, which are located on the second floor on the side of the exit section 4. This is a transport line that allows cars to circulate.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 2, the warehouse section 1 has a stacker crane 11 running on a track 10 , a storage rack consisting of multi-stage storage racks 12, 12 arranged in parallel on both sides of the runway 10. A plurality of rack row units 13 are arranged side by side, and as shown in FIG. A pallet 16 loaded with automobiles 15 is placed on a pallet rack 14 arranged in multiple stages inside the pallet rack 14. It is designed to be placed and stored.

0012 In FIGS. 1 and 2, 17 is one storage space for each storage rack row unit 13. A car entrance is located at one end (right end) of the first floor of the warehouse, and 18 is located at the other end (left end) of the warehouse. 19 and 20 are located in two rows of adjacent storage rack row unit 13. One pallet supply area is located in line with the boarding area 17 and the boarding area 18. location and pallet collection location. 21 is a pallet feeding conveyor, and a car enters storage area 17, pallet supply area 19, storage rack 12 end, and pallet It will be installed near the garbage collection area 20 and the car pick-up area 18. 22 is the pallet delivery area , 23 are openings in the end walls of the warehouse section for vehicles and drivers to enter and exit.

[0013] In this way, each storage rack row unit 13 has a car entrance 17 at the entrance 3. The warehousing equipment consists of a pallet feed conveyor 21 and a pallet delivery area 22. A car loading area 18 and a pallet feeding conveyor 21 are provided on the exit 4 side. There is one line of unloading equipment consisting of a pallet delivery area 22 and a pallet delivery area 22. 1 and 3, the automobile circulation conveyance line 5 is connected to the exit section 4 of the warehouse section 1. Circulation is possible in the direction of arrow 25 within the compartment 24 that is connected to the end of the second floor and communicated with the warehouse in the horizontal direction. It is equipped with a plurality of conveyor carts 26 that are installed in a Two sets placed in the new inspection area 2 to be able to relay pallets loaded with vehicles or empty pallets. Automobile lifter 27 for outbound and return trips, and pallets for supplying and collecting empty pallets. It is equipped with a lifter 28 for cutting.

[0014] Reference numeral 29 denotes two circulation conveyance line compartments 24 on the second floor for each storage rack row unit 13. Pallet delivery place with stacker crane 11 installed on the side, 30 is each pallet delivery place A pallet feed conveyor arranged to connect from the storage area 29 to the conveyor truck 26 be. 5 and 6 show details of the transport line 5 section and the first floor exit section 4, The conveyor truck 26 rides on the rail 32 on the platform 31 in the circulation conveyance line compartment 24. , self-propelled in the longitudinal direction of the compartment 24. Provided on the floor at both ends of the compartment 24 A conveyor stand is mounted on the running rail 32' on the lower cart 34 which runs on the traversing rail 33. The car 26 gets on board, and the conveyor cart 26 is circulated as the lower cart 34 moves traversely. It's like this. Note that the automobile circulation line 5 may have a different configuration than that shown in the figure. You can get it.

[0015] Next, to explain the operation of the automobile warehouse according to this embodiment, the right side of the warehouse section 1 A pallet 16 is placed on a parking area 17 where a car 15 is placed through an entrance 3 provided at the end. It is loaded onto the pallet feed conveyor 21, and loaded onto the stacker crane 11. It is then stored in a predetermined multi-stage storage rack 12. In addition, the exit section at the left end of the warehouse section 1 4, stacker crane 11 and pallet feed conveyor 2 from inside the warehouse to boarding area 18. 1, the car is taken out and left on its own. Cars flow in one direction like this The loading and unloading of goods is repeated.

[0016] In addition, when shipping a car, the car that needs to be additionally equipped should be placed on the second floor exit from the warehouse. After passing through the pallet delivery area 29, the conveyor cart 26 and the pallet lifter 27 The equipment in Warehouse 1 is being operated as it is sent to the refurbishment inspection area, refurbished and inspected, and then sent back. be transferred. Normally, the above-mentioned loading/unloading and new inspection area circulation are operated in combination. According to the present invention, during this combined operation, the storage entrance section 3 and the storage exit section 4 are located at both ends of the warehouse section 1. The circulation conveyance line 5 to the new inspection area 2 is divided from the second floor to the end on the warehouse side. This eliminates the intersection of cars in and around the warehouse, and speeds up the flow of cars. Becomes moody.

[0017]

[Effect of the idea]

The automobile warehouse of this invention has multi-stage storage racks on both sides of the stacker crane running path. In an automobile warehouse equipped with multiple rows of storage rack row units, one of the storage rack row units is One end is the storage entrance, the other end is the storage exit, and one line of storage for each storage rack row unit. Since we have installed equipment and unloading equipment, the flow of cars entering and exiting the warehouse is limited to one direction. This will prevent confusion caused by intersecting cars. Also, when there are few cars entering and exiting the warehouse. Cars stored in the warehouse during periods, such as at night, are removed from the warehouse using a stacker crane. A warehouse where vehicles are moved to a nearby storage rack section and the rack section near the entrance is left empty. It is possible to carry out internal organization work, thereby making it easier to carry out simultaneous warehousing and unloading operations. The transport distance by the stacker crane can be shortened.

[0018] In addition, even if there is an urgent request for retrieval during simultaneous retrieval operation, the emergency retrieval will be carried out at once. Processing can be done at the opposite end of the warehouse during simultaneous warehousing, so processing can be done for each storage rack row. Interrupt operation of the stacker crane enables quick response without any problems. Become. In addition, each storage rack row unit is installed via a route that does not interfere with the warehouse's unloading equipment We have installed a vehicle transport line that can circulate from the warehouse to the new inspection area. The circulation of cars to the inspection area will no longer interfere with the entry and exit of cars into the warehouse. In addition, the combined operation of the automobile warehouse, including the circulation of automobiles from the warehouse to the new inspection area, To smoothly and efficiently carry out simultaneous loading and unloading operations and interrupt operations during simultaneous loading and unloading operations. It has the effect of being able to.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Fig. 1] A-A- of Fig. 2 is an embodiment of a car warehouse according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view taken along line A.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the first floor of the embodiment of the automobile warehouse of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the second floor portion taken along the line B-B in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional front view taken along the line CC in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional side view showing an enlarged left end portion of FIG. 1;

6 is a front view taken along the line DD in FIG. 5. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Warehouse Department 2 New inspection area 3 Warehousing entrance 4 Exit section 5 Automobile circulation conveyance line 10 Runway 11 Stacker crane 12 Multi-stage storage rack 13 Storage rack row unit 17 Boarding area 21 Pallet feed conveyor 22 Pallet delivery area

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: In an automobile warehouse equipped with a plurality of storage rack row units arranged side by side and having multi-level storage racks on both sides of the running path of a stacker crane, one end of the warehouse is a storage entrance and the other end is a storage exit, and each storage rack row is A car warehouse characterized by having one line of warehousing equipment and one line of warehousing equipment for each unit. [Claim 2] An automobile warehouse equipped with a plurality of storage rack row units having multi-level storage racks on both sides of the stacker crane running path, a new inspection area is provided adjacent to the automobile warehouse, and one end of the warehouse is used for warehousing. one end and the other end as an exit port, one line of warehousing equipment and one line of warehousing equipment will be provided for each row of storage racks, and a route between the warehouse and the new inspection area that will not interfere with the warehousing equipment of the warehouse. A car warehouse characterized by being equipped with a car transport line that can circulate from each storage rack row unit to a new inspection area.