Apparatus and method for sorting non-sorted containers in an order-picking system
US8037994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1378
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and an apparatus or system for sorting non-sorted containers in a predetermined sequence in an order-picking system includes a main conveying track by means of which the non-sorted containers are transported within the order-picking system, in particular to an order-picking workstation or into a container store, in a main conveying direction. The apparatus includes a conveying-track circuit, which can be connected to the main conveying track via an introduction point, for introducing containers into the conveying-track circuit, and via a discharge point, for discharging containers which are located in the conveying-track circuit. At least one transfer device is arranged within the conveying-track circuit such that containers can be exchanged between a first exchange point and a second exchange point of the conveying-track circuit.
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