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Automated rack storage system, storage-and-retrieval unit and method for operating a storage-and-retrieval unit

US11904705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2018
Grant dateFeb 20, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2207/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a storage and retrieval unit (3) is specified, in which a rail line (1)/power-supply rail (6) is set to a risk-operation voltage when a risk posed by the storage and retrieval unit (3) is detected. In the storage and retrieval unit (3) the level of the voltage applied to the rail line (1)/power-supply rail (6) is measured and a current path between the rail line (1)/power-supply rail (6) and a drive motor (5, 5a . . . 5c) of the storage and retrieval unit (3) disconnected when the voltage measured is below a threshold value associated with a risk situation. Furthermore, a storage and retrieval unit (3) as well as an automated rack storage system for performing the proposed method is specified.

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