JP7135243B2 - Three-dimensional automated warehouse - Google Patents

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The present invention provides an article and an article storage container (hereinafter referred to as "articles, etc.") between adjacent storage shelves and between storage facilities in which a plurality of storage facilities consisting of a set of adjacent storage shelves are arranged at predetermined intervals. ) can be moved freely and can easily sort articles.

A typical multi-level automated warehouse is equipped with storage shelves for goods, etc., arranged in a grid pattern in the horizontal and vertical directions. A set of storage racks arranged so as to face each other is arranged, and a predetermined number of sets are arranged.

There are various multi-level automated warehouses depending on the means of transportation for these goods. For example, by using a stacker crane as a moving means to move items, etc., it is possible to freely move items in the horizontal longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) and vertical direction (Y-axis direction) of the storage shelf. Automated warehouses (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3) are known. In addition, as a moving means, a traveling cart is placed on each stage in the Y-axis direction so that goods can be moved in the X-axis direction of each storage shelf, and an elevator is used to move goods in the Y-axis direction. There are movable three-dimensional automatic warehouses (for example, Patent Document 4 and Non-Patent Document 1).

FIG. 14 shows a stacker crane type automated warehouse disclosed in Patent Document 2 as an example of the former automated warehouse using stacker cranes. In the three-dimensional automated warehouse 80, storage racks for storing articles arranged in a grid pattern in the XY axis direction are arranged in _Ln rows, _Ln' rows, and Ln ₊₁ rows. A stacker crane 81 is arranged in a space 88 between the storage racks in the Ln _' row and the Ln ₊₁ row. The stacker crane 81 is composed of a crane mast 82, a crane carriage 83, a lower travel rail 84, an upper travel rail 85, a table 86 for placing articles and the like. The mounting table 86 of the stacker crane 81 is provided with, for example, an extendable arm 87 for transferring storage racks between the mounting table 86 and the rows L _n ′ and L _n+1 . In this example, the stacker crane 81 installed in the space 88 moves the articles in the XY axis direction of the storage shelf, that is, up, down, left and right, and moves the articles in the depth direction (Z-axis direction) of the storage shelf by the extendable arm 87. Allows movement. A carry-in/out device 89 is used to carry in/out articles and the like from/to the storage shelf.

In this example, the loading/unloading of articles etc. seems to be performed directly between the stacker crane 81 and the loading/unloading device 89. , and an example of loading/unloading between stacker cranes is also shown in Patent Document 3.

On the other hand, FIG. 15 shows a multi-level automated warehouse disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 as an example of the latter multi-level automated warehouse using traveling carts. This three-dimensional automated warehouse 90 includes storage shelves in rows _{Ln −1} , Ln, _Ln+1 , and _Ln+2 for storing articles arranged in a grid pattern in the XY axis directions, and storage shelves L A traveling carriage 95 is provided for each stage in each space 98 between the _{n −1} row and the Ln row and between the storage shelf Ln ₊₁ row and the Ln ₊₂ row. The storage shelves Ln ₋₁ and _Ln , and the storage shelves Ln ₊₁ and Ln ₊₂ are arranged with their storage surfaces facing each other so that articles can be put in and taken out. A traveling carriage 95 can reciprocate on the rail 94 provided. By means of this traveling carriage 95, goods and the like in each of the storage racks in rows _Ln−1 and _Ln , and in rows _Ln+1 and Ln ₊₂ are transferred.

For example, the traveling carriage 89 is provided with an extendable arm (not shown) to transfer to and from the storage shelf.

In addition, on both sides in the X-axis direction, a carry-in device 96 and a carry-out device 97 for carrying in and out of the storage shelf for articles and the like are arranged. Elevator 91 for delivery of is installed corresponding to each space 98 .

Articles, etc. are moved between each of the storage racks Ln _-1 row, _Ln row, _Ln+1 row, Ln ₊₂ row, and the carrying-in device 96 and the carrying-out device 97 by using And, it is carried out by a traveling carriage 95 via a temporary placement carrier 93 for delivering articles, etc., provided on each storage shelf. In addition, when it is necessary to move between storage racks in the vertical direction, it is also possible to carry out the movement via the elevator 91 .

Therefore, in the multi-level automated warehouse 90 equipped with the elevator 91 having the traveling carriage 95 and the carriage 92 for placing articles, etc., it is possible to move the articles, etc. in the XY-axis directions by such a moving means, and the space 98 can be moved. It is possible to move an article or the like in the Z-axis direction between opposing storage racks such as rows _Ln−1 and _Ln , or rows _Ln+1 and Ln ₊₂ that face each other with a distance therebetween.

In the multi-level automated warehouse 90 shown in FIG. 15, which is provided with traveling carts that reciprocate in the XY-axis directions in the space between the opposing storage racks, like the stacker crane type multi-level automated warehouse 80 shown in FIG. For example, in some cases, the rear surfaces of the storage racks _Ln row and Ln ₊₁ row shown in FIG. 15 are connected to each other and integrated.

As illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15, in this type of multi-story automated warehouse, _stacker cranes 81 and traveling carts 95 are arranged in spaces 88 and 98 as moving means for moving goods. It is possible to move articles, etc., in the XY-axis directions of the storage racks in rows such as row ₁ , row L _n-1 ', row L _n , row L _n ', row L _n+1 , and row L _n+1 '. However, it is difficult to move articles across the spaces 88, 98, etc. to storage shelves facing other spaces 88, 98.

For example, in the multi-level automated warehouse 80 shown in FIG. 14, it is difficult to move an article or the like at the position _Pn of the _Ln -row storage shelf to the position _Pn+1 of the Ln ₊₁ -row storage shelf. Also, in the multi-level automated warehouse 90 shown in FIG. 15, the goods at the position _{Pn -1} of the Ln _-1 row storage shelf or the _Pn position of the Ln-row storage shelf are transferred to the _Ln+1 row storage shelf. It is difficult to move to the P _n+1 position of the storage shelf or the P _n+2 position of the L _n+2 row storage shelf. That is, it is difficult to jump over a line or move an article across a space (aisle).

14 shows only one row of spaces 88, but like the multi-level automated warehouse 90 shown in FIG. It is necessary to install a plurality of elevators 91 that relay between the temporary placement carrier 93 and the traveling carriage 95 corresponding to each space 98, and the number of elevators increases as the number of storage rack rows increases in any multi-level automated warehouse. will also increase.

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As described above, in the conventional multi-level automated warehouse, between the loading/unloading device for goods and the storage shelf rows configured in multiple stages and rows, as shown in FIG. In addition, depending on the expansion scale of the warehouse, it is necessary to increase the number of elevators.

In addition, in a conventional multi-story automated warehouse, goods in the horizontal longitudinal direction (X-axis direction) and vertical direction (Y-axis direction) on storage shelves facing the space where moving means (stacker cranes, traveling carts, etc.) are arranged and transverse (Z-axis) movement of items between opposing storage shelves in the same space. However, it is difficult to move an article or the like in the Z-axis direction between storage shelves facing different spaces across a plurality of spaces. In other words, the conventional multi-level automated warehouse has the problem of complexity and economics of equipment requiring multiple elevators, and the difficulty of moving goods in the XYZ axis direction between storage shelves facing different spaces. There is

In order to solve this problem, the present invention can reduce the number of elevators, and forms a conveying path for articles in a direction (Z-axis direction) that intersects each storage shelf row, thereby reducing the space between shelves. It is an object of the present invention to provide a three-dimensional automated warehouse that further facilitates the movement of goods, etc.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of storage shelf rows in which storage shelves for storing articles and the like are arranged in a horizontal longitudinal direction and a vertical direction in a grid pattern, and a plurality of storage shelf rows of the plurality of storage shelf rows. moving means for moving articles, etc., to a space formed between the rows of storage racks so that the sides on which the articles, etc. are put in and taken out, face each other; To provide a three-dimensional automated warehouse characterized by having a mobile elevator on the other end side of the row of storage racks.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that a vehicle is provided at the bottom of the mobile elevator so that the vehicle can be moved orthogonally to the plurality of storage rack rows.

Further, in the present invention, a temporary placement conveyor for articles and the like is provided at one end side and the other end side of the plurality of storage shelf rows, and a placement conveyor for transferring the articles and the like to the fixed type elevator. The article or the like is moved between the storage racks by the loading carrier, the temporary placement carrier, and the moving means of the elevator.

In addition, the present invention is provided with a loading/unloading table for transferring articles and the like to the mobile elevator, wherein the loading/unloading table of the mobile elevator and the temporary storage rack at the other end of the plurality of storage rack rows are provided. It is characterized in that articles and the like are moved between the storage racks by the placing carrier and the moving means.

In the present invention, the temporary placement carriages of the plurality of rows of storage racks are provided with a direction changing function, and an elevating type transport device is provided in a space between the temporary placement carriages. It is characterized in that the articles can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the rows of storage racks via a transport device of the type.

Further, in the present invention, a transport mechanism is provided in a specific storage shelf in a direction orthogonal to the rows of the plurality of storage shelves, and a lift-type transport device is provided in the space between the specific storage shelves, and an article or the like is transferred to the specific storage shelf. It is characterized by being movable in a direction orthogonal to the row of storage racks via the storage racks and the transport device.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the plurality of rows of storage shelves are arranged adjacent to each other on the opposite side of the storage surface of the storage shelf through which the articles and the like are put in and taken out.

According to the present invention, since a fixed elevator is provided on one end side of a plurality of storage rack rows and a mobile elevator is provided on the other end side, the mobile elevator can move in the Z-axis direction between the storage rack rows. , equipment and facilities can be reduced, etc., and the economic effect is high. In addition, since a loading carrier of a mobile elevator can be connected to any temporary placement carrier in each storage shelf row, storage racks can be placed between storage shelf rows, particularly across another space. It is possible to move between the storage racks, and it is possible to freely move articles and the like in the XYZ axis directions of the storage rack, and it is possible to improve the function. Furthermore, in addition to the mobile elevator, by providing a transport mechanism between specific storage shelves between storage shelf rows and an elevating transport device in the space between the specific storage shelves, it is possible to move articles, etc. in the Z-axis direction. can be moved without using an elevator, can be moved independently and asynchronously with the movement between storage shelf rows by the elevator, and can be moved between storage shelf rows in parallel with the transportation and movement of products, etc. between other storage shelves etc. can be moved. Therefore, the effective use and efficiency of the warehouse can be achieved. Furthermore, by installing a transport mechanism together, it is possible to perform temporary retraction processing when moving articles, etc., and it is possible to provide extensibility for rearrangement of articles, etc. FIG.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of rows of storage racks for storing articles, etc., are arranged in a grid pattern in the horizontal and vertical directions as one unit, and an elevator is provided between two or more of the units. In addition, a fixed type elevator is provided on one end side of the row of storage racks for the entire plurality of units, and a movable type elevator is provided on the other end side.

Further, in the present invention, the plurality of storage shelf rows are provided with temporary placement carriages, the temporary placement carriages are provided with a direction changing function, and the space between the temporary placement carriages is further provided with an elevating conveying device, It is characterized in that the article or the like can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the row of storage racks via the temporary placement carrier and the lifting-type carrier.

Further, the present invention further comprises a transport mechanism for a specific storage shelf in a direction orthogonal to the rows of the plurality of storage shelves, and a lift-type transport device in the space between the specific storage shelves. It is characterized in that it is movable in a direction orthogonal to the row of storage racks via the storage racks and the conveying device.

According to the present invention, an article or the like can be moved across the units via the elevator, and a movable elevator and a fixed elevator are provided at both ends of the entire unit, respectively. In addition to facilitating carrying-in/carrying-out of storage racks, it is also possible to facilitate movement between storage racks, rearrangement, and the like. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of routes for loading/unloading goods and the like, moving between shelves, etc., and avoiding congestion when moving goods and the like.

According to the present invention, since a fixed elevator is provided on one end side of a plurality of storage rack rows and a mobile elevator is provided on the other end side, the mobile elevator can move in the Z-axis direction between the storage rack rows. , equipment and facilities can be reduced, etc., and the economic effect is high. In addition, since a loading carrier of a mobile elevator can be connected to any temporary placement carrier in each storage shelf row, storage racks can be placed between storage shelf rows, particularly across another space. It is possible to move between the storage racks, and it is possible to freely move articles and the like in the XYZ axis directions of the storage rack, and it is possible to improve the function. Furthermore, in addition to the mobile elevator, by providing a transport mechanism between specific storage shelves between storage shelf rows and an elevating transport device in the space between the specific storage shelves, it is possible to move articles, etc. in the Z-axis direction. can be moved without using an elevator, can be moved independently and asynchronously with the movement between storage shelf rows by the elevator, and can be moved between storage shelf rows in parallel with the transportation and movement of products, etc. between other storage shelves etc. can be moved. Therefore, the effective use and efficiency of the warehouse can be achieved. Furthermore, by installing a transport mechanism together, it is possible to perform temporary retraction processing when moving articles, etc., and it is possible to provide extensibility for rearrangement of articles, etc. FIG.

In addition, according to the present invention, goods and the like can be moved across the units via the elevator, and both ends of the entire unit are provided with a movable elevator and a fixed elevator, respectively. To facilitate carrying-in/carrying-out of articles and the like, as well as to facilitate movement between storage racks and rearrangement thereof. Also, a plurality of rows of storage racks can be used as one unit, and the storage facility can be doubled or expanded, thereby dramatically increasing the storage capacity of articles and the like. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a plurality of routes for loading/unloading goods and the like, moving between shelves, etc., and avoiding congestion when moving goods and the like.

As described above, according to the multi-story automated warehouse of the present invention, articles and the like stored in storage racks and storage equipment can be freely moved between all storage racks and storage equipment in the XYZ axis directions.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a multi-level automated warehouse equipped with fixed elevators and mobile elevators according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a plan view of a multi-story automated warehouse equipped with fixed elevators and mobile elevators, in which moving means are arranged between rows of storage shelves, according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a plan view of a multi-story automated warehouse with fixed and mobile elevators, with moving means positioned between rows of rear-adjacent storage shelves, according to an embodiment of the present invention; According to one embodiment of the present invention, the temporary placement carrier facing the fixed elevator of the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the three-dimensional automatic warehouse provided with a conveying apparatus. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a multi-level automated warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, further comprising a right-angle branching mechanism on a carrier for placing articles, etc., attached to a fixed elevator. be. In place of the storage shelf shown in FIG. 4, according to an embodiment of the present invention, one end of the storage shelf that is deep in the Z-axis direction and that is adjacent on the back side, and a temporary placement platform facing the fixed elevator is a right-angle branching mechanism. 1 is a plan view of a three-dimensional automated warehouse in which a conveying device for articles or the like is bridged between temporary placement conveying tables. According to one embodiment of the present invention, at a specific position of the X-axis, a specific storage shelf consisting of two rear adjacent storage shelves is equipped with a transport device, and the specific storage shelf is lifted into the space facing each other. It is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automatic warehouse equipped with a conveying device. Fig. 8 is a plan view showing a multi-level automated warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a right-angle branching mechanism is further provided on a carrier for placing articles, etc. attached to a fixed type elevator in the automated multi-level warehouse shown in Fig. 7 ; be. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. 7 further comprising a right-angle branching mechanism on the temporary placement carrier facing the fixed elevator according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the multi-story automated warehouse shown in FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a temporary placement conveyor facing a fixed elevator is provided with a right angle branching mechanism, and a lifting type elevator is provided in the space between the storage shelves of the temporary placement conveyor. It is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automatic warehouse equipped with a conveying device. In the multi-story automated warehouse shown in FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a specific storage shelf at a specific position on the X axis is provided with a transport device, and a lift-type transport device is provided in the space where the specific storage shelf faces. is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automated warehouse in which a transport device for goods or the like is bridged between specific storage shelves that face each other between opposite rows. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a multi-level automated warehouse in which the storage shelf indicated by III of the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. . 5 (and also FIGS. 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, etc.) according to one embodiment of the present invention, of the lift type transport apparatus arranged in the space between the storage shelves It is a schematic diagram of a part of a cross section cut perpendicularly to the paper surface in the Z-axis direction. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional multi-story automated warehouse in which stacker cranes are arranged as moving means for articles and the like; FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional multi-story automated warehouse in which traveling carts are arranged as moving means for articles and the like; FIG.

As a basic configuration of the multi-level automated warehouse of the present invention, elevators interposed between a device for loading/unloading goods and a plurality of rows of storage racks arranged in multiple stages are installed at both ends of each row of storage racks. In this case, a plurality of fixed elevators are installed on one end side corresponding to each row of storage racks, and the elevators on the other end side are made movable. The form will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a three-dimensional automated warehouse equipped with fixed elevators and mobile elevators according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the drawing, the _{multi -} level automated warehouse 1 has a plurality of _rows of storage _racks (in the XY axis direction) consisting of multiple stages. , L _{n+1 ′} row, L _n+2 row storage shelves, and three fixed elevators 11 (cranes) on one end side (back side in the drawing) corresponding to the space (passage) 8 between the shelf rows, A mobile elevator (crane) 21 is arranged on the other end side (front side in the drawing). Conveying devices 2 and 3 for loading/unloading articles and the like are provided on one end side (the back side in the drawing) and the other end side (the front side in the drawing). The conveying device 2 for carrying in/out articles etc. carries in/carrys out articles etc. to/from storage racks corresponding to the loading/unloading platform 12 (shown in FIG. 2 and subsequent figures) for placing articles etc. of each fixed type elevator 11. Equipped with unloading units 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27, the conveying device 3 stores articles on a storage shelf 212 (shown in FIG. etc. (33). A mobile elevator 21 has a vehicle 211 attached to its lower portion and is movable in the Z-axis direction (arrow direction in the drawing) on the other end side of each storage rack. In addition, each loading/conveying table 212 and the like provided on both sides of each of the elevators 11 and 21 can move up and down asynchronously.

In addition, FIG. 1 exemplifies a configuration consisting of rows of storage shelves adjacent on the back, such as L _n−1′ row and L _n row, L _n′ row and L _n+1 row, L _n+1′ row and L _n+2 row, etc. A moving means (not shown) for transporting (moving in the X-axis direction) an article to each storage shelf is provided in a space (passage) 8 serving as a transportation path for an article or the like between them.

In addition, the L _n−1′ row, L _n row, L _n′ row, L _n+1 row, L _n+1′ row, and L _n+2 row storage shelves are basically used for placing articles, etc. of the elevators 11 and 21. Conveying tables 12 (shown in FIG. 2 and later) and 212 are composed of temporary placing conveying tables 131 and 132 which are used to transfer articles, etc., and a storage shelf 130 for storing articles, etc. Reference numeral 131 of the temporary placement carrier is shown as reference numeral 13 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and subsequent figures).

In addition, a moving means (not shown in FIG. 1) is arranged in the space 8 between the rows of storage shelves, and has a function of holding and moving articles, etc., and a function of transferring between placing tables and shelves, etc. . For example, a stacker crane, a traveling cart, or the like can be used as the moving means. In the case of a stacker crane, in addition to the function of transferring articles between shelves, etc., the mounting table can be moved up and down, so that it can be freely moved in the XY plane. Further, in the case of a traveling truck, each stage in the vertical direction is arranged so as to be able to travel via a rail or the like. As an embodiment shown in FIG. 2 and the like below, an example using a traveling truck will be described, but a moving means such as a stacker crane is not excluded.

In addition, when one of the conveying devices 2 and 3 for carrying in/out goods and the like is installed so that one is for carrying in goods and the other is for carrying out goods etc., one is for carrying in/out goods etc. There are various usage patterns, such as when one is used as a spare or for handling a specific article, or when one is used for loading/unloading and the other is dedicated for loading or unloading.

In either case, since the movable elevator 21 moves in the Z-axis direction with respect to each storage rack row, the loading carriage 212 of the elevator 21 and the temporary placement carriages 132 can be aligned. It can be used to move items in the YZ axis direction between storage shelves, and to replace items.

As will be described later, even when specific storage shelves between each storage shelf row are provided as a transport path, the mobile elevator 21 can be operated independently, so even when there is congestion in the loading and unloading of articles, etc. It is possible to take out, replace, etc. items such as items between storage racks, and to carry in/out etc. to/from a conveying device.

Therefore, goods and the like are carried in/out between the conveying device 2 , each elevator 11, and each storage shelf row, and when the loading/unloading is congested, the elevator 21 moves in the direction orthogonal to each storage shelf row, that is, in the direction shown in FIG. 1, by moving in the Z-axis direction, an article or the like to be carried in/out from the conveying device 3 is placed on any of the temporary placement conveying tables 132 on the YZ plane of the storage shelf via the placing conveying table 212 . can face each other. In addition to the movement of articles to be carried in/out, a further characteristic feature is that by making the elevator 21 movable, it is possible to move between storage shelves on the YZ plane of the storage shelves. 132. Between the temporary placement carrier 132 and each storage shelf, the storage shelf can be arbitrarily moved in the XY plane by moving means arranged in each space 8 . Therefore, by making the elevator 21 movable in the Z-axis direction, it is possible not only to reduce the number of machines and equipment from an economic standpoint, but also to make it possible to freely move articles, etc. in the XYZ-axis directions of the storage shelf, thereby improving the function. .

In addition, the movable elevator 21 is arranged on the front side in the X-axis direction, and the fixed elevator 11 is installed on the rear side (deep side) corresponding to each space 8. A possible elevator may be installed on the rear side (back side) and a fixed elevator may be installed on the front side corresponding to each space 8 . That is, FIG. 1 shows an example in which the mobile elevator 21 and the transport device 3 are provided on the front side in the X-axis direction in the automated multi-story warehouse 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. A movable elevator 21 and a transport device 3 are provided at the rear end (back side) in the X-axis direction, and a fixed elevator 11 and each carrier 12 (not shown) are provided at the front end (front side) in the X-axis direction. The conveying device 2 may be provided.

In addition, regarding the moving structure of the mobile elevator 21 in FIG. 1, instead of the car 211, rails may be arranged on the floor so that the elevator can move on the rails. Therefore, it is preferable to move by the car 211 in consideration of the occurrence of rattling and the like.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a multi-story automated warehouse equipped with fixed elevators and mobile elevators, with mobile means arranged between storage shelves, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The basic configuration of the _{multi -} level _{automated warehouse} in FIG. ₂ is the same as that in FIG. Each row and Ln ₊₄ row constitute a set of storage facilities. Therefore, in this case, the number of shelves may be increased in units of one set.

In FIG. 2, the fixed elevator 11 is arranged on the lower side, the movable elevator 21 is arranged on the upper side, and the transport devices 2 and 3 are omitted from the illustration. These relationships also apply to other embodiments described below.

In FIG. 2, a storage shelf is used as a means for moving goods between storage shelves such as rows _Ln−1 and _Ln , rows _Ln+1 and Ln ₊₂ , and rows _Ln+3 and Ln ₊₄ that face each other across a space 8. 1 illustrates a traveling carriage 10 that moves on rails 14 provided in the X-axis direction. In a multi-tiered storage rack, the traveling carriage 10 and the rail 14 are installed on each tier. A car 20 or the like that runs on rails 14 is attached to the traveling carriage 10, and is provided with, for example, an extendable arm section that can take in and out articles, etc. to/from the shelf.

In FIG. 2 , articles and the like are carried in and out of the storage racks through a carry-in/carry-out device (not shown) and a fixed elevator 11 installed corresponding to each space 8 . On both sides of these elevators 11, carriages 12 for placing articles or the like are provided at positions facing the temporary placement carriages 13 of each storage rack row so as to be butt-connected. The loading carriages 12 on both sides of each elevator 11 can be moved up and down asynchronously and are not constrained by each other, thus increasing the efficiency of operation to each storage shelf.

In addition, the mobile elevator 21 moves in the Z-axis direction indicated by an arrow on the upper side of the figure with respect to the row of storage racks, so that the loading platform 212 of the elevator 21 and the row of storage racks can move vertically and horizontally. Any temporary placement carrier 132 can be butt-connected. In addition, the mounting and conveying tables 212 on both sides of the elevator 21 can move up and down asynchronously and can operate without being constrained by each other.

Therefore, compared to the case where elevators are fixedly installed at both ends or one end of each storage shelf row, by installing a movable elevator at one end, the carry-in/out of each storage shelf row can be fixed. In addition to the individual elevators, mobile elevators can be used for standby or individual storage rack rows, giving flexibility and selectivity as a multi-level automated warehouse and contributing to mobility. do. In addition, installation of a mobile elevator has the effect of saving equipment.

Furthermore, the elevator 21 can be moved to any of the temporary placement carriages 132 such as each storage shelf row, L _n−1 row, L _n row, L _n+1 row, L _n+2 row, L _n+3 row, and L _n+4 row. Since the loading carriage 212 is connectable, it is possible to move between rows of storage shelves, in particular between storage shelves across another space 8 . That is, in the self-supporting automated warehouse shown in FIG. Movement and exchange of goods, etc. in the X-axis direction between the rows of storage shelves facing each space 8 are performed by the traveling cart 10, and movement of goods, etc. between the rows of storage shelves across the space (in the Z-axis direction) is performed. By moving the elevator 21 , it is possible to pass through the placement carrier 212 and the temporary placement carrier 132 . It should be noted that the movement and replacement of articles in the Y-axis direction can be performed by vertically moving the placement conveyors 12 and 212 in both the fixed and movable elevators 11 and 21 . Therefore, articles can be freely moved between arbitrary storage racks in XYZ.

It should be noted that the connection between the loading carriages 12, 212 of the respective elevators 11, 21 and the arbitrary temporary placement carriages 13, 132 of the storage rack row does not mean a tight connection, but rather the articles to be loaded between the carriages. It is sufficient to align with an interval that allows the movement (transfer) of the parts. This also applies to configurations of embodiments in other drawings described below.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a multi-level automated warehouse with fixed and mobile elevators, with a moving means positioned between storage racks consisting of rear-adjacent storage racks, according to one embodiment of the present invention; , which corresponds to the plan view of the automated multi-story warehouse shown in FIG. While the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. 2 has multiple _rows of storage facilities each consisting of a pair of multi _- stage storage shelves, FIG. , Ln ₊₁ row and Ln _+1′ row are arranged adjacent to each other on the rear surface.

In FIG. 3 as well, between the L _n−1 ′ and L _n columns, the L _n ′ and L _n+1 columns, and the L _n+1 ′ and L _n+2 columns facing each other with the space 8 therebetween, items and the like are stored as moving means. It has a traveling carriage 10 that moves on rails 14 provided in the X-axis direction of the shelf. In a multi-tiered storage rack, the traveling carriage 10 and the rail 14 are installed on each tier. In addition, the traveling carriage 10 is provided with, for example, a telescopic arm section that can take in and out articles, etc. to/from the shelf.

Also, in FIG. 3 as well as in FIG. 2, articles and the like are carried in and out of the storage rack via a carry-in/carry-out device (not shown) and a fixed elevator 11 . On both sides of these elevators 11, carriages 12 for placing articles or the like are provided at positions facing the temporary placement carriages 13 of each storage rack row so as to be butt-connected. The loading carriages 12 on both sides of each elevator 11 can be moved up and down asynchronously and are not constrained by each other, thus increasing the efficiency of operation to each storage shelf.

In addition, the mobile elevator 21 moves in the Z-axis direction on the upper side of the storage shelf in the drawing, so that the placement carrier 212 of the elevator 21 and any temporary placement carrier 132 on the top, bottom, left, and right of the storage shelf row are butt-connected. can.

Therefore, compared with the conventional case where the elevator is fixedly installed corresponding to the space of each storage rack row, installation of the movable elevator makes it possible to save equipment.

Furthermore, for each storage shelf row, L _n−1 ′ row, L _n row, L _n ′ row, L _n+1 row, L _n+1 ′ row, L _n+2 row, etc., Since the loading carriage 212 of the elevator 21 can be connected, it is possible to move between the rows of storage shelves, particularly between the storage shelves across another space 8 . That is, even in the self-supporting automated warehouse shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to move or replace articles, etc. in the X-axis direction between rows of storage shelves facing each other in each space 8 by using the traveling carriage 10, and to move or replace articles, etc. in the Y-axis direction. can be moved or exchanged by vertically moving the mounting carrier 12, 212 of the elevator 11, 21. FIG. Furthermore, the movement of articles, etc. (in the Z-axis direction) between storage shelf rows is made possible by moving the elevator 21 via the placement carrier 212 and the temporary placement carrier 132 . Therefore, articles can be freely moved between arbitrary storage racks in XYZ.

FIG. 4 shows, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a temporary placement carrier facing the fixed elevator of the multi-story automated warehouse shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a multi-story automated warehouse equipped with a lift-type transfer device in the space between shelves.

In _FIG . ₄ , the _{basic configuration is} the same as that in FIG. L _n+2 rows are arranged in a grid pattern in the horizontal (X-axis) and vertical (Y-axis) directions.

Here, storage facilities such as L _n rows of storage shelves and L _n ′ rows adjacent to each other on the opposite side of the storage surface of the storage shelves for taking in and out articles P, and similarly L _n+1 rows and L _n+1 ′ rows are combined into one storage facility. As a unit, it can be configured by arranging a plurality of them. A traveling carriage 10 is provided as a moving means for moving articles in the space 8 between the rows of storage racks.

Here, the three-dimensional automated warehouse of the present invention includes L _n−1′ rows, L _n rows, L A right-angle branching mechanism is provided on the temporary placement carriage 15 provided at one end side of the _n′ row, L _n+1 row, L _n+1′ row, L _n+2 row, and the like. In addition, an elevating transport device 16 is provided in the space between the temporary placement transport tables 15 . By connecting the temporary placement carrier 15 and the lift-type carrier 16 in the horizontal direction (Z-axis direction) of the row of storage racks, the articles and the like can be moved in the Z-axis direction. That is, the articles can be moved in the X-axis direction by the traveling carriage 10 and in the Z-axis direction by the temporary placement carrier 15 with a right angle branching mechanism and the carrier device 16, so that the articles can be moved between the storage racks. .

Therefore, even when each elevator 11 is transferring articles between other storage racks, the articles can be moved in the Z-axis direction independently of the elevators 11 . Furthermore, by using the mobile elevator 21, it is possible to move items in the Z-axis direction. in the axial direction.

FIG. 13 shows an elevating transport device 16 arranged in the space 8 between the storage shelves. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of part of a cross section taken perpendicularly to the paper surface in the Z-axis direction of the lift-type transport device 16 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 13, when an article or the like is received or delivered by the traveling carriage 10 on a certain stage of the storage rack row, the conveying device 16 at the position where the traveling carriage 10 moves moves downward, for example. The placement carrier 15 and the lift-type carrier device 16 in another row can be arranged in a row on the same stage. An article or the like can be moved on this and mounted on a predetermined traveling carriage 10, and can be moved in the Z-axis direction and the X-axis direction. The movement of the traveling carriage 10, the conveying device 16, the temporary placement conveying table 15, etc., and the drive control of the conveyor, etc., are performed by a control device (not shown). That is, control is performed so that when a signal indicating that the traveling truck is traveling is confirmed, an instruction for lowering the conveying device 16 is issued as shown on the left side. Conversely, when a signal for moving articles between storage racks is confirmed, the traveling vehicle 10 is controlled to move from the position of the lifting-type conveying device 16 and to raise as shown on the right side. there is

_With such _a configuration _, for example, in _FIG . is done like

_When moving _an article, etc., from position P1 to P2, the article, etc., at P1 is transferred to the traveling carriage ₁₀ located in the space 8 where the storage racks in the Ln _-1 ' row and the _Ln row face each other. Temporary placement carrier 15 with right angle branching mechanism at the end of the L _n row of storage shelves which is taken out, and the right angle branching mechanism at the end of the L _n ′ row of storage shelves which is rear adjacent to the L _n row of storage shelves. can be moved to P2 by the traveling carriage ₁₀ located in the space 8 where the L _n ′ row storage rack and the L _n+1 row storage rack face each other. During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 13, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered to allow the traveling carriage 10 to come and go.

Similarly, with regard to the movement of goods _, etc. from position P1 to position _P3 of goods, etc., goods, etc. at P1 move in the space 8 where the storage racks in the Ln _{-1 '} row and the _Ln row face each other. It is picked up by the carriage 10 and transferred to the temporary placement carrier 15 equipped with a right angle branching mechanism at the end of the _Ln row of storage racks. During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 13, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered to allow the traveling carriage 10 to come and go. The movement of articles, etc. to P3 is carried out in the temporary placement carrier 15 equipped with a right _- angle branching mechanism at the end of the storage shelf in the L _n ' row, and in the space 8 where the storage shelves in the L _n ' row and the L _{n + 1} row face each other. It takes a route to move to the temporary placement carrier 15 equipped with a right angle branching mechanism at the end of the L _n+1 ′ row of storage racks via a lift-type carrier device 16 . During this movement, as shown on the right side of FIG. 13, the lift-type transfer device 16 is set to rise. Next, it is moved to P ₃ by the traveling carriage 10 in the space 8 where the L _n+1 ′ row and the L _n+2 storage shelves face each other. During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 15, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered so that the traveling carriage 10 can come and go.

Elevating type conveying device 16 can use a general elevating type conveyor capable of conveying articles in one direction. Direction changing mechanism parts such as lifting rollers and belts can be applied to the conveyor.

FIG. 5 shows a three-dimensional automated warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the three-dimensional automated warehouse shown in FIG. 4 is further equipped with a right-angle branching mechanism on a carrier for placing articles, etc. attached to a fixed elevator. It is a plan view showing.

In FIG. 5, a loading/transporting table 17 for articles, etc. attached to a fixed elevator 11 is provided with a mechanism having a right-angle branching function.

In this way, by providing the right-angle branching mechanism to the article placement carriages 17, there is provided a route for mutually moving articles between the article placement carriages 17 of the elevators 11 which are installed adjacent to each other. It is formed. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 4, in addition to the path for moving articles in the Z-axis direction by the temporary placement carrier 15 with a right angle branching mechanism and the carrier device 16, the right angle of the placing carrier 17 of the elevator 11 Articles and the like can also be moved between the placing/conveying tables 17 using a branching mechanism. Also, as described with reference to FIG. 4, it is possible to move articles between the rows of storage racks by using the movable elevator 21 on the other end side shown in the upper part of FIG. .

Therefore, it is possible to further increase the degree of freedom of movement of articles in the XZ-axis direction of the multi-level automatic warehouse.

Further, as a moving mechanism for the loading/conveying table 17 for placing articles or the like having a right-angle branching mechanism, a lifting roller or a belt can be applied to the conveyor.

FIG. 6 shows one end of a storage shelf that is deeper in the Z-axis direction than the storage shelf shown in FIG. 4 and that is adjacent on the back side, and a temporary placement platform facing a fixed elevator, according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a plan view of a three-dimensional automated warehouse in which a right-angle branching mechanism is provided in the upper part of the warehouse, and a conveying device for articles or the like is bridged between the temporary placement conveying tables.

In FIG. 6, the difference from the storage rack of the multi-level automatic warehouse shown in FIG. 4 is that the depth of the storage rack (left and right width in the Z direction in FIG. 6) is increased to increase the storage capacity of articles. As the width of the storage shelf increases, gaps (spaces) are generated between the adjacent placement carriages 12 of the elevator 11 and between the adjacent temporary placement carriages 15 . In addition, depending on the size and arrangement of storage racks, storage facilities, carriages, elevators, etc., spaces may be formed between adjacent placement carriages or temporary placement carriages.

If a space is generated between the adjacent temporary placement carriages 15, the transport path formed by the temporary placement carriage 15 with right angle branching function and the transport device 16 is divided. In the present invention, this problem is solved by further providing a carriage 19 for articles or the like in the space created between adjacent temporary placement carriages 15 with a right angle branching function.

FIG. 7 illustrates a particular storage shelf consisting of two rear-adjacent storage shelves at a particular position on the X-axis, with transport devices, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, facing each other. It is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automated warehouse equipped with a lift-type transport device in the space.

In FIG. 7, L _n rows of storage shelves for articles P arranged in a grid pattern in the XY axis direction and L _n ′ rows adjacent to each other on the opposite side of the storage surface from which the articles P are taken in and out of the storage shelves. A storage facility with storage racks and a storage facility with similar L _{n + 1} row and L _{n + 1} ' row storage shelves face each other through the space 8 of the moving means, and a plurality of rows are arranged in the Z-axis direction. Lined up. As a moving means, a traveling carriage 10 having, for example, a telescopic arm portion is shown, which travels on a traveling rail 14 in the X-axis direction and can take in and out articles.

In _FIG . ₇ , the _{basic configuration is} the same as in FIG. L _n+2 rows are arranged in a grid pattern in the horizontal (X-axis) and vertical (Y-axis) directions.

Here, storage facilities such as L _n rows of storage shelves and L _n ′ rows adjacent to each other on the opposite side of the storage surface of the storage shelves for taking in and out articles P, and similarly L _n+1 rows and L _n+1 ′ rows are combined into one storage facility. As a unit, it can be configured by arranging a plurality of them. A traveling carriage 10 is provided as a moving means for moving articles in the space 8 between the rows of storage racks.

In FIG. 7, a path that allows articles to move across each row of storage racks is provided at a specific position in the X-axis direction, not at one end or the other end of each row of storage racks. there is That is, a specific storage shelf (in the illustrated example, near the center of the interior) composed of two adjacent storage shelves on the opposite side of the storage surface for taking in and out articles, etc., is provided with the conveying device 18, and this specific storage shelf In the space 8 where the Ln−1′ row and the Ln row, the Ln′ row and the Ln+1 row, and the Ln+1′ row and the Ln+2 row facing the transporting device 18 face each other, the lifting type transporting device 16 for goods and the like is installed. It is prepared. As a result, a transport path for articles or the like can be formed across specific locations between the storage racks and between the storage facilities. In addition, when the transport device 18 of a specific storage shelf is arranged adjacent to the temporary storage platform or the like in the X-axis direction of the storage facility, if the transport device 18 of the specific storage shelf has a direction changing mechanism, Movement of all articles etc. is realized.

_With such _a configuration _, for example, in _FIG . is done like

Regarding the movement of goods, etc. from position P ₁ to position P ₂ of goods, etc., the goods, etc. at P ₁ are transferred to the traveling carriage 10 located in the space 8 where the storage racks of the L _n−1 ′ row and the L _n row face each other. It is taken out and transferred to a transport device 18 of a specific storage shelf of L _n row (hereinafter also referred to as a specific storage shelf), and a specific storage shelf 18 of L _n ' row adjacent to the storage shelf of L _n row at the back. , the storage racks of the L _n ' row and the L _n+1 row are moved to P ₂ by the traveling carriage 10 in the space 8 facing each other. During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 13 described above, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered to allow the traveling carriage 10 to come and go.

Similarly, with regard to the movement of goods, etc. from position P ₁ to position P ₃ of goods, etc., the goods, etc. at P ₁ move in the space 8 where the storage racks in the L _n−1 ′ row and the L _n row face each other. It is unloaded onto the truck 10 and transferred to a specific storage shelf 18 in row _Ln . During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 13, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered to allow the traveling carriage 10 to come and go. The movement of articles, etc. to P3 is via the lifting _- type transport device 16 in the space 8 where the specific storage shelf 18 in the L _n ' row and the storage shelves in the L _n ' row and the L _{n + 1} row face each other, A path is taken to move from a specific storage shelf 18 in row L n ₊ 1 to a specific storage shelf 18 in row L _n+1 ′. During this movement, as shown on the right side of FIG. 13, the lift-type transfer device 16 is set to rise. Then, it can be moved to P3 by the traveling carriage 10 located in the space ₈ where the storage racks of the L _n+1 ′ row and the L _n+2 row face each other. During this movement, as shown on the left side of FIG. 7, the lift-type transfer device 16 is lowered to allow the traveling carriage 10 to come and go.

Therefore, even when each elevator 11 is transferring articles between other storage racks, the articles can be moved in the Z-axis direction independently of the elevators 11 . Furthermore, by using the mobile elevator 21, it is possible to move the goods in the Z-axis direction. in the axial direction.

8 and 9 show a configuration for increasing the movement paths of articles and the like.

FIG. 8 shows a multi-level automated warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. 7 is further equipped with a right-angle branching mechanism on a carrier for placing articles, etc. attached to a fixed type elevator. It is a plan view showing.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a multi-level automated warehouse according to an embodiment of the present invention, further comprising a right-angle branching mechanism on the temporary placement carrier facing the fixed elevator in the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. It is a diagram.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, by providing a right angle branching mechanism to the article placement carrier 17 and/or the temporary placement carrier 15, it is possible to It is also possible to move items, etc., between the placement carriages 15, increasing the number of paths for moving items, etc., between the adjacent storage shelves on the back side, increasing the degree of freedom in moving items, etc. In addition to the moving route by the elevator 21, it is easy to deal with congestion such as loading and unloading and movement of articles.

Although not shown in the drawings, even in the automated high-rise warehouses shown in FIGS. Spaces may be formed between the placement carriages of the storage racks, etc., or between the temporary placement carriages provided at one end of the adjacent storage shelves on the back side. Therefore, a transport path that traverses the storage shelves in the X-axis direction formed by the lifting-type transport device 16 and the specific storage shelves 18 is secured. However, in this case as well, in order to increase the degree of freedom of movement of articles, etc., it is necessary to place the article between the placing carriages 17 having a right-angle branching mechanism and/or the temporary placing carriage 15 having a right-angle branching mechanism. A carriage 19 for ancillary articles or the like as shown and described in FIG. 6 may be bridged between them.

FIG. 10 shows a vertical branching mechanism provided on a temporary placement carrier facing a fixed elevator in the automated multi-story warehouse shown in FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a It is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automated warehouse equipped with a lift-type transport device in the space.

In FIG. 10, as in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, Ln ₋₁ rows and _Ln rows of storage shelves for articles and the like arranged in a grid pattern in the XY axis direction, and a space 8 where these storage shelves face each other 2, a traveling carriage 10 that can freely put in and take out articles that reciprocate on the traveling rail 14 in the X-axis direction, and an article that is placed in the space 8 for moving in the Y-axis direction. An elevator 11 having a carrier 12 and a temporary placement carrier 15 for transferring articles between the traveling carriage 10 and the article placement carrier 12 are arranged as one unit. It has a basic configuration in which a mobile elevator 21 is installed on the upper part of the storage shelf row in the X-axis direction, on the other end side.

Here, instead of the temporary placement carrier 13 shown in FIG. 2, in FIG. , and a temporary placement carrier 15 that faces the travel space 8 on the opposite side.

FIG. 11 shows that, in the automated multi-story warehouse shown in FIG. 2, a specific storage shelf at a specific position on the X-axis is equipped with a transport device, and the specific storage shelf moves up and down to the opposite space. 1 is a plan view showing a three-dimensional automated warehouse in which two types of transport devices are arranged, and transport devices for articles, etc., are bridged between specific storage shelves that face each other between the opposite rows.

In FIG. 11, similarly to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, Ln _-1 rows and _Ln rows of storage shelves for articles etc. arranged in a grid pattern in the XY axis direction, and these storage shelves face each other. The space 8 is provided with a traveling carriage 10 capable of freely taking in and out articles reciprocating on the traveling rail 14 in the X-axis direction. In addition, an elevator 11 having an article placement conveyor 12 for moving the article in the Y-axis direction, and a provisional system that mediates delivery of the article between the traveling carriage 10 and the article placement conveyor 12. A plurality of placement carriages 13 are arranged. A movable elevator 21 is installed on the other end side of the upper part of each storage rack row in the X-axis direction.

In FIG. 11, a specific storage shelf 18 at a specific position in the X-axis direction is used as a transport device, and an elevating transport device 16 for goods or the like is provided in the space 8 facing the specific storage shelf 18, and the space A conveying device 19 for goods or the like is bridged between specific storage shelves 18 facing each other on the opposite side of 8 .

FIG. 12 shows a multi-level automated warehouse in which the storage shelf indicated by III of the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. It is a top view.

In FIG. 12, unit III of the three-dimensional automated warehouse shown in FIG. 4 is arranged above and below in the X-axis direction with respect to the elevator 11 arranged in the Z-axis direction. It constitutes a three-dimensional automated warehouse that can transport and move items within the unit.

In addition, the elevator 11 is arranged on the lower stage in the X-axis direction of FIG. 12, and the mobile elevator 21 is installed on the upper stage, so that the whole functions as one multi-level automatic warehouse.

Although not shown in FIG. 12, a carry-in/carry-out device is provided outside the elevator at the upper end and/or the lower end in the X-axis direction, and can be used for storing articles and the like from the outside. Moreover, as an elevator, a movable type and a fixed type can be appropriately selected and used.

By adopting the configuration of FIG. 12, the storage facility can be doubled or more, and the storage capacity for articles can be dramatically increased.

The unit of the storage facility shown in FIG. 12 is not limited to the unit III of the multi-level automated warehouse shown in FIG. 4, but the multi-level automated warehouse unit I shown in FIG. Unit II, multi-level automated warehouse unit IV shown in FIG. 6, multi-level automated warehouse unit V shown in FIG. 7, multi-level automated warehouse unit VI shown in FIG. 9, multi-level automated warehouse unit VII shown in FIG. The same can be applied to the shown three-dimensional automatic warehouse unit VIII and the like.

In each of the embodiments described in the above figures, the movement of the elevator, the vertical drive of the loading platform of the elevator, the movement of means for moving articles and the like, the driving of the transport mechanism and the orthogonal branching mechanism installed between storage shelves, etc. , etc., are controlled by a control device (not shown). Therefore, when goods are brought in/out, taken out from shelves, etc., the movement and replacement of related goods, traffic management of goods, etc., adjustment of waiting time, etc. can be centrally performed. The space between the multi-tiered storage shelves described in each of the above embodiments means a space for moving articles between the shelves by moving means, and may be called a passage or a transport path. In addition, the moving means for moving the goods, etc. placed between the storage racks provided facing each other in the space is not limited to the traveling trolley. Anything that can move inside is acceptable.

In addition, the transporting parts used in the loading platform of the elevator, the temporary placement platform provided in each storage shelf row, the transporting mechanism of a specific storage shelf, the right angle branching mechanism, the loading / unloading device, etc. A rotating mechanism such as a roller conveyor can be used.

Further, as the orthogonal branching mechanism, a known mechanism called an orthogonal branching device, a orthogonal transfer device, an orthogonal transfer device, or the like can be used.

The embodiments described above are provided as examples for understanding the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments but is defined by the claims. In addition, as long as they do not deviate from the technical idea of the present invention, configurations equivalent to those described in the claims are also included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

According to the present invention, by using a mobile elevator as part of the elevator, it is possible to reduce the number of equipment and facilities, and the economic effect is high. Since the movement paths are independently formed, goods can be freely moved in the XYZ axis direction of the storage shelf, and the function can be improved. can be done.

1... Three-dimensional automated warehouse 2, 3... Carry-in/carry-out device 8... Space (passageway)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Traveling carriage 11... Fixed elevators 13, 131, 132, 15... Temporary placement carrier 12, 212... Mounting carrier 130... Storage shelf 14... Traveling rail 15... Temporary placement carrier with right-angle branching mechanism 16 Lifting-type transport device 17 Mounting transport table with right-angle branching mechanism 18 Transport device for a specific storage shelf (also referred to as a specific storage shelf)
Reference Signs List 19: Conveyor for articles, etc. 20: Car 21: Mobile elevator 211: Cars P ₁ , P ₂ , P ₃ : Articles, etc. L _n−1 , L _n−1 ′, L _n , L _n ′ , Ln ₊₁ , Ln ₊₁ '
, L _n+2 , L _n+3 , L _n+4 … rows of storage shelves

Claims (5)

A storage shelf for storing articles is arranged in a horizontal longitudinal direction and a vertical direction in a grid pattern, and the storage surface of the first storage shelf for taking in and out the articles is adjacent to the opposite side of the storage shelf. A row of storage racks comprising a second storage shelf and provided with a temporary storage carrier for articles on one end side and the other end side of the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf is arranged in the horizontal longitudinal direction. and a plurality of rows of storage shelves arranged in parallel in a depth direction orthogonal to the vertical direction;
A space formed between a first storage shelf row constituting the plurality of storage shelf rows and a second storage shelf row arranged adjacent to the first storage shelf row, , moving means for moving an article arranged in a space formed in each of the first and second storage rack rows so that the sides for putting in and taking out articles face each other;
A plurality of first placement carriages provided on both sides of the plurality of storage shelf arrays and having a carriage function of transferring the articles to the moving means via the temporary placement carriages . a fixed elevator of
a second loading carrier disposed on the other end side of the plurality of storage shelf rows and having a transport function of transferring the article to the moving means via the temporary placement carrier on both sides ; a horizontal movement type elevator in which each of the second mounting carriages can asynchronously move up and down;
The temporary placement carriage has a direction changing function, and the first temporary placement carriage associated with the first storage shelf row and the second temporary placement carriage associated with the second storage shelf row. The article can be moved in a direction orthogonal to the storage shelf row via the first temporary placement carrier and the second temporary placement carrier disposed in the space sandwiched between the a lift-type transport device that
A three-dimensional automated warehouse characterized by comprising: 2. A multi-story automatic warehouse according to claim 1 , wherein a vehicle is provided below said horizontally movable elevator so that said vehicle can move orthogonally to said plurality of storage rack rows. First and second storage racks respectively arranged at specific positions in the horizontal longitudinal direction of the first row of storage shelves and the second row of storage shelves. a specific storage rack transport mechanism of
A space formed between the first storage shelf row and the second storage shelf row and sandwiched between the first specific storage shelf transfer mechanism and the second specific storage shelf transfer mechanism A lifting-type transport device disposed between ,
further comprising
An article can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the row of storage racks via the first specific storage shelf transport mechanism, the lift-type transport device, and the second specific storage shelf transport mechanism. The three-dimensional automated warehouse according to claim 1 or 2 . A storage shelf for storing articles is arranged in a horizontal longitudinal direction and a vertical direction in a grid pattern, and the storage surface of the first storage shelf for taking in and out the articles is adjacent to the opposite side of the storage shelf. Storage comprising a second storage shelf and provided with a temporary placement carrier for transferring the article having a direction changing function to one end side and the other end side of the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf A row of shelves arranged in parallel in a depth direction orthogonal to the horizontal longitudinal direction and the vertical direction. a plurality of units arranged as
A first placement carrier having a carrying function of transferring the article to the moving means via the temporary placement carrier disposed between the units constituting the plurality of units is provided on both sides, a fixed elevator,
A space formed between a first storage shelf row constituting the plurality of storage shelf rows and a second storage shelf row arranged adjacent to the first storage shelf row, , moving means for moving the articles arranged in spaces formed in the first and the second storage rack rows so that the sides for putting in and taking out articles face each other;
A plurality of second placement carriages provided on both sides of the plurality of units and having a carriage function of transferring the article to the moving means via the temporary placement carriage, which are disposed on one end side of the entire plurality of units. a fixed elevator,
Horizontal direction provided on both sides with a third placement carrier disposed on the other end side of the entirety of the plurality of units and having a carrying function of transferring the article to the moving means via the temporary placement carrier a movable elevator, wherein the third mounting and transporting table is a horizontally movable elevator in which both sides can be moved up and down asynchronously ;
The temporary placement carriage has a direction changing function, and the first temporary placement carriage associated with the first storage shelf row and the second temporary placement carriage associated with the second storage shelf row. The article can be moved in a direction orthogonal to the storage shelf row via the first temporary placement carrier and the second temporary placement carrier disposed in the space sandwiched between the A lift-type transport device with
A three-dimensional automated warehouse characterized by comprising: First and second storage racks respectively arranged at specific positions in the horizontal longitudinal direction of the first row of storage shelves and the second row of storage shelves. a specific storage rack transport mechanism of
A space formed between the first storage shelf row and the second storage shelf row and sandwiched between the first specific storage shelf transfer mechanism and the second specific storage shelf transfer mechanism A lifting-type transport device disposed between ,
further comprising
The article can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the rows of storage racks via the first specific storage rack transport mechanism, the lifting-type transport device, and the second specific storage shelf transport mechanism. The three-dimensional automatic warehouse according to claim 4 .

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