The intelligent overhead crane solution relies on high-efficiency intelligent automated logistics equipment and smart warehousing technologies. Combined with on-site production processes, it establishes an intelligent logistics management platform based on advanced industrial Ethernet and operated under computer and database systems. The platform covers multiple functional subsystems including information management, intelligent warehousing management, production scheduling and visual monitoring. Acting as a core scheduling and management hub, it realizes efficient coordination of intelligent warehousing, production arrangement and automatic material distribution. This solution delivers professional automated, informatized and intelligent technical support for the transformation and upgrading of modern digital factories.
Applications
Intelligent Overhead Crane vs Conventional Overhead Crane
1.The lifting mechanism of conventional overhead cranes consists of winding devices, steel wire ropes, lifting hooks and other components. Lifting and lowering movements are realized by controlling the winding device. The lifting mechanism is divided into the lifting unit and manipulator. The lifting mechanism adopts a rigid structure, and the manipulator can perform rotation, arm pitching and other movements.
2.Conventional overhead cranes are generally equipped with driver cabins and operated manually. Rising labor costs have made it increasingly difficult to recruit skilled operators. Equipped with a vision system, the intelligent overhead crane collects on-site cargo information, automatically calculates motion modes and travel paths, and executes precise movements via digital control.
3.Conventional overhead cranes rely on manual visual observation, which cannot guarantee high-precision operation. The intelligent overhead crane applies visual recognition technology to conduct 3D scanning of vehicles and materials. After data calculation on the server, a 3D data model is built to achieve accurate stacking and placement.
Core Functions
01 Vehicle Anti-Collision System
This system avoids collisions between on-site mobile vehicles and intelligent overhead cranes. It receives vehicle entry/exit signals from the overhead crane dispatching system (WMS) and transmits real-time vehicle position data back to the system, which sets dangerous zones accordingly to prevent crashes. Meanwhile, machine vision verifies vehicle position and height to guarantee safe lifting heights for cranes.
02 Operation Control System
It governs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and sensor units of intelligent overhead cranes, collects feedback data from each module, and outputs integrated control commands via intelligent analysis. The system delivers precise positioning, optimizes crane operation under special conditions, and adopts multi-motor coordinated intelligent control to eliminate malfunctions and enable high-speed stable crane operation.
03 Visual Recognition System
It boosts production flexibility and intelligence, replacing human vision in hazardous or hard-to-monitor workspaces. Crane vision realizes positioning and 3D coordinate measurement for randomly parked vehicles, digitizing physical scenes to lay a foundation for digital-driven, intelligent overhead crane operation.
04 Vehicle Dispatching System
It manages transport vehicle data, online entry application & approval, parking position guidance and sequencing scheduling, and records full loading data. Integrated with mobile APP submission & query, dispatching management platform, route planning and on-site loading guidance, it simplifies drivers’ submission and loading work and improves factory-wide comprehensive control over vehicle dispatching.
