Modular storage system

Abstract

A modular system for storage of cargo units, comprises: a plurality of pallets; a plurality of interconnected active cell units; each cell unit comprises an cell transporting mechanism; at least one active shuttle unit movable between the plurality of cell units; each shuttle unit comprises a shuttle transporting mechanism adapted to transport at least one pallet of the plurality of pallets to and from one of the plurality of cell units and to and from the at least one shuttle unit; a central controller adapted to control the operation of the cell and the shuttle transporting mechanisms, the operation of which is performed in an independent manner via the central controller such that a construction of any arrangement of the cell units is performed to effectively exploit a designated space.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 573,613, filed Dec. 17, 2014, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 085,658, filed Dec. 1, 2014, and is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 206,004, filed Mar. 12, 2014. Moreover, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 206,004, is a Division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 255,208, filed Sep. 7, 2011, which is a U.S. National Phase of International (PCT) Application No. PCT / IL2010 / 000208, filed Mar. 11, 2010, claiming priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 159,098, filed Mar. 11, 2009. All of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a modular storage system, and more specifically, to system an automatic multi-dimensional parking system which enables effective exploitation of any available plot of land, ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a modular system for efficiently using space by creating structures using cell units and shuttle units. The system is controlled by a central controller that allows for independent operation of each unit. The system can be easily constructed, assembled, and disassembled. Its goal is to create a flexible and efficient system for storing and using cargo units.

Problems solved by technology

The problem of providing storage spaces (e.g., parking) for cargo (e.g., vehicles) is becoming increasingly serious.

For example, there is a growing demand for parking spaces which is accompanied with a decrease in supply of land available for such parking spaces, particularly in densely populated areas.

A main shortcoming of the existing systems for storage of cargo is their complexity and flexibility which result in a non-efficient exploitation of existing designated storage space.

These systems are usually pre-fabricated, and therefore their flexibility is limited.

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