Material storage and sortation system
US11220400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1375
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Warehouse automation and methods of controlling material flow can be used to streamline order fulfillment processes. For example, according to some embodiments described herein, systems and methods for enhancing automated material handling and storage systems by facilitating multi-level accessibility of materials moving into and out of a three-dimensional storage and retrieval system can be used to enhance the efficiency of warehouses and order fulfillment processes.
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