Device for storing objects

US8028820B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Robert Giehrl · Wiesent, DE
• Juergen Koller · Erlangen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 16, 2007
• Grant date: Oct 4, 2011
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G17/44
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for storing articles with two conveyor tracks that can be driven in opposite directions and a transfer mechanism that can be moved along the conveyor tracks for transferring the articles between the two conveyor tracks // with this device at least one functional control unit that monitors the device is provided. This significantly improves the possibility of detecting damage and trouble and prevents serious consequences, damages and downtime.