Modular structure for an automated storage and retrieval system

US11363883B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Alert Innovation, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John G. Lert, Jr. · Westport, US
• Martin R. Elliott · Austin, US
• William J. Fosnight · Windham, US
• Christopher J. Dancewicz · Salem, US
• Michael Chesna · Saugus, US
• Tsepa Bayul · Lowell, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 18, 2021
• Grant date: Jun 21, 2022
• Expiry date: Feb 18, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2207/30
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated system structure may be quickly and efficiently assembled using a number of storage modules. Storage modules may be comprised of a pair of shelf modules, each comprising a number of defined storage locations for storing totes, cartons, trays or other containers. The shelf modules may themselves be modular units comprising a number of horizontal storage levels affixed to a pair of vertical support assemblies at each end of the shelf modules. The pair of shelf modules may be accurately spaced from each other by mounting the shelf modules to tie beams at the bottom and tie plates at the top.