Automated storage and retrieval system
US11820596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0352
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for storing or retrieving items to/from a plurality of destinations areas. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a path to/from the destination areas that are positioned along the path. The destination areas are configured such that the destination areas have a depth to accommodate a plurality of containers in a horizontal line one behind another. The containers may be releasable interconnected so that retrieving one of the interconnected containers displaces one or more connected containers.
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