Description:BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[0001] Embodiments herein generally relate to static storage, more particularly to a storage facility with a structured mechanical component to withstand collisions and increase extended use.
Description of the Related Art
[0002] Static storage facilities are widely used at warehouses to handle material handling and order fulfilling. The static storage facilities are built with frames that are arranged vertically and horizontally. The storage facilities use at least one component of pallet racks, shelves, mezzanine floors, bulk storage, decks or cabinets and drawers for material storage and retrieval. The environmental conditions in the warehouse, such as temperature, humidity, and vibrations, can also affect the extended use of of the storage facility. Extreme temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibrations compromise the structural integrity of the storage facility. The design of the storage facility components may affect by different parameters such as load, and collisions when handling objects in the storage facility. Using inferior-quality components compromises the stability, strength and extended use of the storage facility. The design and manufacturing of the components, such as the uprights and beams, are crucial for the superiority and extended use of the storage facility. Poorly designed components may not be able to withstand the load, collisions or impacts during object handling and that may lead to damage or collapse of the rack.
[0003] Incorrect loading and unloading procedures can cause damage to the pallets and the storage facility, leading to reduced extended use. The available design and manufacturing process of the storage facility components are not addressing problems of environmental conditions, improper load and unloading, manufacturing process, and maintenance and these reduce the extended use of the storage facility.
[0004] Accordingly, there remains a storage facility with an improved design to withstand collisions and increase extended use.
SUMMARY
[0005] Embodiments herein disclose a storage facility with a structured mechanical component to improve load-carrying capacity including a plurality of structural sections. The plurality of structural sections spaced horizontally and vertically at a specified distance. The plurality of structural sections includes at least one embossing to increase the load-carrying capacity of the storage facility.
[0006] In some embodiments, the plurality of sections includes at least one of a box structure section or a step structure section.
[0007] In some embodiments, each section includes at least one embossing. The at least one embossing is provided on a web at a specified distance.
[0008] In some embodiments, each section is made with sheet metal. The sheet metal is bent and rolled to form the at least one of the box structure section or the step structure section.
[0009] In some embodiments, each section includes a C-joint to provide locking. The C- joint prevents an opening of the sections due to load.
[0010] In some embodiments, the step structure section includes a non-perpendicular web surface.
[0011] In some embodiments, the box structure section includes the C-joint on at least one of a top flange or a bottom flange.
[0012] In some embodiments, the step structure section includes the C-joint on the bottom flange.
[0013] In some embodiments, the storage facility with the structured mechanical component improves load-carrying capacity, operational safety, and effective space utilization of the storage facility. The storage facility reduces the material consumption, time and cost of manufacturing with the structured mechanical components. The structured mechanical components have improved strength and stability with the help of the C-joint and self-locking mechanism. The non-perpendicular web surface of the step structure section provides a self-locking for at least one deck placed on the step structure section. The novel structured mechanical components restrict problems raised due to environmental conditions, improper load and unloading, manufacturing process and improper maintenance and improve the extended use of the storage facility. The novel structured mechanical components are mechanically arranged in a novel way to increase the load-carrying capacity and maximum utilization of the storage space of the storage facility. The novel structured mechanical components are single-folded components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0015] FIG. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary views of a storage facility with a structured mechanical component according to some embodiments herein;
[0016] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate an exemplary view of a box structure section according to some embodiments herein; and
[0017] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of a step structure section according to some embodiments herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0018] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0019] An objective of the current invention is to provide a storage facility with a structured mechanical component to improve load-carrying capacity and that removes or at least lessens the limitations mentioned above. These goals are accomplished using the method described in the appended description. As mentioned, there remains a need for a storage facility with improved load-carrying capacity. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1 through 3, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, preferred embodiments are shown.
[0020] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary view of a storage facility 100 with one or more structured mechanical components 102A-N according to some embodiments herein. The storage facility 100 includes the one or more structural mechanical components 102A-N. In some embodiments, the one or more structural mechanical components 102A-N are mechanically arranged at least one of an upright 104 or a beam 106. In some embodiments, the one or more structural mechanical components 102A-N includes one or more structured sections. The one or more structural sections include at least one embossing to withstand collisions and increase the extended use of the storage facility. In some embodiments, the one or more structural sections are mechanically coupled with others to form a storage facility 100.
[0021] In some embodiments, the storage facility 100 includes the one or more uprights 104A-N, the one or more beams 106A-N and one or more decks 108A-N. The one or more uprights 104A-N are mechanically coupled with the one or more beams 106A-N. The one or more uprights 104A-N include at least one of the box structure section or the step structure section. In some embodiments, both the box structure section and the step structure section include C-joint. The one or more beams 106A-N includes at least one of the box structure section or the step structure section. In some embodiments, the one or more beams 106A-N include the step structure section to accommodate the one or more decks 108A-N. In some embodiments, the one or more decks 108A-N are used for storing one or more objects. In some embodiments, the storage facility 100 uses one or more box structure section for storing the one or more objects.
[0022] The structural mechanical component 102 includes a web and a flange. In some embodiments, the one or more structural mechanical components 102A-N are at least one of beams or uprights. In some embodiments, the storage facility 100 is a storage rack. In some embodiments, the structural section is formed with sheet metal. In some embodiments, the sheet metal is provided to a beam-making machine to form at least one of the box structure section or the step structure section. In some embodiments, the beam-making machine includes one or more rolls, one or more sheet metal feeders, one or more bearings, one or more driving units, one or more cutting units and one or more welding units. In some embodiments, the C- joint improves the strength of the structural mechanical component 102 when object storage and retrieval. In some embodiments, the step structure section includes a self-locking mechanism for providing a lock for the decks. In some embodiments, the self-locking mechanism arrests at least one of mechanical vibrations or movement of decks that are placed on the structural mechanical components. In some embodiments, corners of the one or more structural mechanical components 102A-N are round.
[0023] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate an exemplary view of a box structure section 202 according to some embodiments herein. The box structure section 202 includes one or more embossing 204A-N, a C-joint 206. The one or more embossing 204A-N are provided on a web surface of the box structure section 202 at a specific distance. In some embodiments, the one or more embossing 204A-N provides strength and stability. The C-joint 206 is provided on at least one of a top flange or a bottom flange of the box structure section 202. The C-joint is welded without increasing a thickness of the box structure section 202. The C-joint locks the box structure section 202 with weldment. In some embodiments, the weldment is provided to the box structure section 202 by both directions up and down. In some embodiments, the C-joint improves at least one of load carrying capacity. In some embodiments, the box structure section includes a height of 30mm to 200mm and a width of 25mm to 100mm. In some embodiments, the one or more embossing 204A-N includes a width of 5mm to 150mm. In some embodiments, the box structure section includes at least two web surface 208A and 208B and at least two flange surface 210A and 210B. The box structure section 202 includes at least two embossing at each web surface of the box structure section 202. The at least two embossing are provided parallelly on the each web surface of the box structure section 202. In some embodiments, the at least two embossing are spaced with a distance range from 5mm to 50mm. The width of the C-joint is in a range of mm to mm.
[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of a step structure section 302 according to some embodiments herein. The step structure section 302 includes one or more embossing 304A-N, a C-joint 306, a first web 308A, a second web 308B, a step flange 310, a step web 312, a first flange 314A and a second flange 314B. The one or more embossing 304A-N are provided on a web surface of the step structure section 302 at a specific distance. In some embodiments, the first web 308A includes at least two embossing 304A-B that are spaced in a distance range of 5mm to 10mm. The second web 308B includes at least one embossing 304C. In some embodiments, the one or more embossing 304A-N provides strength and stability. The C-joint 306 is provided on the second flange 314B of the step structure section 302 without increasing a thickness of the step structure section 302.
[0025] In some embodiments, the step structure section 302 provides a self-locking mechanism to arrest at least one of the mechanical vibrations or on a deck placed on the step structure section 302. The step web 312 is a non-perpendicular surface with the step flange 310. The self-locking mechanism is provided by a pressure created on the deck that is placed on the step flange 310 by the non-perpendicular surface of the step web 312. In some embodiments, the step structure section includes a height of 50mm to 200mm and a width of 25mm to 150mm. In some embodiments, the step flange 310 includes a width of 10mm to 100mm. In some embodiments, the step web 312 includes a height of 10mm to 150mm. In some embodiments, the step web 312 is inclined with the step flange 310 in a range of 60degree to 80degree.
[0026] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A storage facility (100) with one or more structured mechanical components (102A-N) to withstand collisions and increase extended use, wherein the storage facility (100) comprises:
a plurality of structural sections that are spaced horizontally and vertically at a specified distance, wherein the plurality of structural sections comprises at least one embossing to increase a load-carrying capacity of the storage facility (100).

2. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of sections comprises at least one of a box structure section (202) or a step structure section (302).

3. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each section (202 and 302) comprises at least one embossing (204A-N and 304A-N), wherein the at least one embossing (204A-N and 304A-N) is provided on a web surface of the sections (202 and 302) at a specified distance.

4. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the each section (202 and 302) made with sheet metal, wherein the sheet metal is bent and rolled to form the at least one of the box structure section (202) or the step structure section (302).

5. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the each section (202 and 302) comprises a C-joint to provide locking, wherein the C- joint prevents opening of the sections due to load.

6. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the step structure section (302) comprises a non-perpendicular web surface (312).

7. The storage facility (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the box structure section (202) comprises the C-joint on at least one of a top flange (210A) or a bottom flange (210B).

8. The storage facility as claimed in claim 5, wherein the step structure section (302) comprises the C-joint on the bottom flange (314B).