Automated storage and retrieval system and control system thereof
US9733638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/087
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated storage and retrieval system includes a storage space with storage locations defined therein, an automated transport system connected to the storage space and configured to transport store units for storage in the storage locations and retrieval from the storage locations, and a control system disposed for managing throughput performance of the automated storage and retrieval system, the control system being operably coupled to the automated transport system and having more than one separate and distinct control sections each configured for managing throughput performance with respect to a common group of the storage locations, wherein at least one of the control sections manages aspects of throughput performance of the common group independent of another of the control sections.
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