An automated warehouse is a system that automatically stores and removes materials without direct human intervention. It is composed of multi-layer shelves. Usually, the materials are stored in standard bins or pallets, and then the access operation of the materials is realized by the roadway stacking crane to any cargo space, and the automatic access to the materials is realized by the computer. control and management.
Automated warehouse, also known as automatic access warehouse, refers to a system that can automatically store and take out materials without direct manual processing. It is widely used in machinery, home appliances, automobiles, food, tobacco and other industries.
The automated warehouse is mainly composed of four parts: the cargo access machine, the storage mechanism, the conveying equipment and the control device.
Commonly known as racking system. From a structural point of view, there are two different types of shelves: one is that the shelves are not connected with the building and are built independently inside the building. This kind of shelf can be removed, flexible and convenient, suitable for automated warehouses with low height; the other is that the shelf is closely connected with the building, in addition to storing goods, it is also used to support the wall or roof of the building, becoming a building part, often called the overall structure. This kind of shelf construction cycle is short, the cost is low, and it is suitable for high-end automated warehouses.
Conveying equipment
Usually refers to the conveying equipment outside the working range of the cargo access machine, which is used to connect the cargo access machine with other long-distance transportation devices. There are many types of conveying equipment, which are mainly selected according to the amount of work, the type of goods and the cooperation between the work. Commonly used conveying equipment are forklifts, guide vehicles, ground rail vehicles, shuttle vehicles and roller chain conveyors.
control device
The control device organically links all the equipment of the automated warehouse together to make it act according to the predetermined procedures and requirements to form an automatic control system. The more advanced control devices are generally composed of several small computers and adopt hierarchical control. This computer hierarchical control system can quickly process information in real time. Operation is not interrupted when a computer fails. The entire system is easy to test, inspect and service. The electronic computer can also provide information for warehouse ordering and delivery, warehouse material storage, warehouse operation quota management, and can direct and supervise warehouse operators, operation methods, and operation organizations. The main problems faced by automated warehouses are to reduce production costs, improve the level of mechanical automation, save energy, reduce environmental pollution, and improve economic benefits.
