Method and warehouse system for storing piece goods in shelves

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for storing piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in a storage channel (15), in which the piece goods are transferred to the storage channel by a piece goods receiving device (7) that can move along the shelf relative to the storage channel (15) in the x direction and by a transfer device (28) that can extend into the storage channel in the z direction. The transfer device is equipped with outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) in the end areas opposite to each other and, if necessary, an inner transfer mechanism (66) between them. The piece goods are displaced from one transfer mechanism to an intermediate position (Z) by the movement of the transfer device in a first adjustment direction (68). p Then, the transfer device moves back in the second adjustment direction (69), so that the other transfer mechanism is positioned behind the side wall (70) of the piece goods receiving device facing the piece goods. Finally, the other transfer mechanism moves the piece goods in the storage channel from the middle position (Z) by the movement of the transfer device. p ) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application based on the Chinese patent application with application number 201680029968.4 (international application number PCT / AT2016 / 050106), application date November 23, 2017, and invention name “Method and warehouse system for storing piece goods in shelves”. Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a method for storing piece goods in a storage channel of a shelf, the shelf having a plurality of storage channels, in which the piece goods are transferred into the storage channel by means of a piece goods receiving device that can move along the shelf in a first direction (x direction) relative to the storage channel and by means of a transfer device that can extend into the storage channel in a second direction (z direction) relative to the piece goods receiving device, the transfer device being either equipped with at least one outer transfer mechanism only in the end regions opposite to each other, or equipped with at least one outer transfer mechanism in the end regions opposite to each other and equipped with at least one inner transfer mechanism between the outer transfer mechanisms, so that the piece goods can be stored at intervals in at least one storage channel at successive depth positions. If the transfer device is equipped with at least one outer transfer mechanism only in the end regions opposite to each other, the piece goods receiving device can accommodate a piece of goods (having essentially any length dimension) between the outer transfer mechanisms. If the transfer device is also equipped with at least one inner transfer mechanism, only one piece of goods with a first length dimension can be accommodated between the outer transfer mechanisms, or at least one piece of goods with a second length dimension can be accommodated between an outer transfer mechanism and an inner transfer mechanism. In addition, the present invention also relates to a warehouse system, which has at least one shelf, and the shelf has a plurality of storage channels, a piece of goods receiving device and a transfer device. Background Art

[0003] EP 2 234 904 A1 discloses a method for storing pieces of goods with uniform length and width dimensions in a storage channel with storage positions arranged one after the other using a transfer device. Here, the first piece of goods is transported by the transfer device into the storage channel to the front storage position in the storage direction. Thereafter, the second piece of goods is moved by the transfer device into the storage channel to the front storage position, and at this time, the first piece of goods is moved to the rear storage position in the storage direction, and the second piece of goods is transported to the front storage position, so that the pieces of goods are placed tightly against each other in the storage channel. The transfer device has a transfer mechanism for the deposit process and a transfer mechanism for the removal process.

[0004] A transfer device for depositing or removing piece goods from a storage channel is also known from EP 2 351 698 B1. This known transfer device is arranged on a piece goods receiving device and is equipped with an outer transfer mechanism and a plurality of inner transfer mechanisms between the outer transfer mechanisms in the end regions facing each other. Here, piece goods with a first length dimension (600 mm×400 mm) are positioned on the piece goods receiving device between one of the outer transfer mechanisms and the first inner transfer mechanism or the second inner transfer mechanism. Here, the piece goods with the first length dimension are moved into the storage channel to a final depth position by the outer transfer mechanism.

[0005] EP 2 433 882 A1 discloses a method for storing piece goods in a storage channel or removing piece goods from a storage channel, wherein the piece goods are moved in sequence from a piece goods receiving device as a piece goods group or individually by a transfer device that can extend into the storage channel to depth positions arranged one after the other in the longitudinal direction of the storage channel.

[0006] The transfer device known from AT 7107 U1 for depositing or removing piece goods from a storage channel comprises only outer transfer means which are arranged in mutually opposite end regions.

[0007] In contrast, US 2003 / 0185656 A1 discloses a transfer device for storing or removing pieces of goods from a storage channel, which includes an inner transfer mechanism in addition to an outer transfer mechanism arranged in opposite end regions thereof.

[0008] EP 0 733 563 A1 also discloses a piece goods receiving device with a transfer device for depositing or removing piece goods from a storage channel. The transfer device corresponds essentially to the transfer device of EP 2 351 698 B1 in terms of structure.

[0009] EP 2 393 735 A1 discloses a transfer device for storing piece goods, by which piece goods with different length and width dimensions can be handled. The storage channel has a ribbed bottom, on which protruding ribs can place the piece goods in different depth positions.

[0010] WO 2014 / 023539 A1 discloses a method for providing piece goods from a shelf to a pick-up track, wherein the piece goods are deposited into the shelf or removed from the shelf by a transfer device (depositing and removing device) in each shelf channel. Here, a direct exchange can be carried out between two adjacent shelves from one shelf channel to an adjacent shelf via a transverse transport position in the shelf, wherein the transfer device moves the piece goods into the transverse transport position. The transfer device comprises a telescopic arm for this purpose, which is provided with a movable drive member.

[0011] US 8,594,835 B2 discloses an automatic warehouse system, which has a shelf, and the shelf has a shelf channel arranged in a grid, and each shelf layer has a plurality of piece goods receiving devices (shuttles) that can move along a guide rail in a first direction (x direction). The piece goods receiving devices are respectively provided with a transfer device that can extend into the storage channel along a second direction (z direction). The piece goods receiving device and the transfer device are controlled by a control unit. The storage channel can accommodate piece goods of different sizes. Summary of the invention

[0012] The object of the present invention is to provide a method for storing piece goods and a warehouse system in which the ratio of room volume to available storage volume is optimized and a high storage capacity can be achieved.

[0013] This is achieved through the following methods, measures or features:

[0014] Transferring a piece of goods (possibly of a first length dimension or possibly of at least one piece of goods of a second length dimension) to a piece of goods receiving device,

[0015] The piece goods receiving device is positioned in front of a storage channel defined by the control unit, in which the piece goods receiving device is to be located at least in a first depth position (Z n ) and store a piece of goods in the second depth position (Z n+1 ) deposit a piece of goods;

[0016] A piece of goods is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel, so that the piece of goods is shifted by the transfer mechanism along the direction of the storage channel (first adjustment direction) to the middle position (Z) p ),

[0017] The transfer device is moved back in the direction of the piece goods receiving device (second adjustment direction) so that the piece of goods should be moved from the middle position (Z p ) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ) is positioned behind the side wall of the piece of cargo facing the piece of cargo receiving device,

[0018] By moving the transfer device in the direction of the storage channel (the first adjustment direction), the other transfer mechanism moves the pieces of goods in the storage channel from the middle position (Z p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

[0019] The piece goods to be stored at the rear / last depth position along the depth direction of the storage channel are shifted by the piece goods receiving device to the final depth position or storage position in a sequential shifting movement. The piece goods are first moved or shifted to an intermediate position, and then moved or shifted from this intermediate position to the second depth position (storage position). When the piece goods receiving device has a slender structure, this makes it possible to store pieces of goods (with a first length dimension or a second length dimension) in multiple layers of depth. On the other hand, the transfer device, in particular the telescopic unit, can be adjusted in the z direction to the maximum length of the storage depth of the storage channel, even when a piece of goods is stored in the rear / last depth position. The transfer device does not protrude from the longitudinal side behind the shelf. Therefore, the maximum extension movement or extension length of the transfer device relative to the piece goods receiving device is less than the storage depth of the storage channel. In addition, the transfer device can be designed to be particularly simple, and in the simplest case, according to the first embodiment, only the outer transfer mechanism and an inner transfer mechanism are provided, or according to the second embodiment, only the outer transfer mechanism is provided. However, piece goods with various length dimensions can still be stored almost without restriction. The piece goods receiving device can be designed narrower than the piece goods receiving devices known from the prior art and the available room volume can be used to achieve more storage volume. The return movement of the transfer device, in particular the telescopic unit, is calculated by the electronic control unit based on the length dimension of the piece goods to be displaced from the intermediate position to the final (rear / rearmost) depth position and is smaller than the (possible) adjustment movement of the transfer device to the initial position in which the transfer device is positioned essentially in the center of the piece goods receiving device. The transfer device is preferably returned to only slightly behind the side wall so that the transfer mechanism can be moved into the operating position without colliding with the piece goods.

[0020] It has also proven to be advantageous to carry out the following method measures:

[0021] Transferring a first piece of cargo (long piece of cargo) having a first length to the piece of cargo receiving device;

[0022] The piece goods receiving device is positioned in front of a storage channel defined by the control unit, in which the piece goods receiving device is to be located at least in a first depth position (Z n ) is stored with a piece of goods having a first length, and at a second depth position (Z n+1 ) should also store a piece of goods with the first length,

[0023] The piece of goods is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel, so that the piece of goods is shifted to the middle position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism behind the shift direction through the movement of the transfer device along the storage channel (the first adjustment direction). p ),

[0024] The transfer device is moved back in the direction of the piece goods receiving device (second adjustment direction) so that the inner transfer mechanism is positioned behind the side wall of the piece goods facing the piece goods receiving device,

[0025] The inner transfer mechanism moves the pieces of goods in the storage channel from the middle position (Z) to the middle position (Z) by the movement of the transfer device along the storage channel (the first adjustment direction). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

[0026] The pieces of goods that are to be stored at the rear depth position in the depth direction of the storage channel are shifted by the piece of goods receiving device to the final storage position in a sequential shifting movement. First, the piece of goods is guided by the transfer device to perform a shifting movement between the piece of goods receiving device and the storage channel, thereby limiting undesired rotation of the piece of goods. Pieces of goods with "low-grade" packaging quality can also be conveyed and deposited at the rear depth position with sufficient accuracy so that the removal process can be carried out reliably later.

[0027] The following method measures can also be advantageously implemented:

[0028] transferring a second piece of cargo having a first length to the piece cargo receiving device;

[0029] Positioning the piece receiving device in front of a defined storage channel in which a first piece of goods having a first length has been stored at a second depth position (Z n+1 )middle,

[0030] By the movement of the transfer device in the direction of the storage channel (the first adjustment direction), the second piece of goods is shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel to the first depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism behind in the shifting direction. n ).

[0031] The pieces of goods to be stored in the front depth position in the depth direction of the storage channel are shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the final storage position in a single shifting movement. According to these measures, the pieces of goods to be stored in the front depth position in the depth direction of the storage channel are guided by the transfer device to perform a shifting movement between the piece of goods receiving device and the storage channel, thereby limiting undesired rotation of the pieces of goods. Pieces of goods with "low-grade" packaging quality can also be conveyed and deposited at the front depth position with sufficient accuracy so that the removal process can be carried out reliably later.

[0032] The following method measures have also proven to be advantageous:

[0033] Transferring a first piece of cargo (short piece of cargo) having a second length to the piece of cargo receiving device;

[0034] The piece goods receiving device is positioned in front of a storage channel defined by the control unit, in which the piece goods receiving device is located at least at a first depth position (Z n ) should store a piece of goods with a second length and at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should also store a piece of goods with the second length at the third depth position (Z n+2 ) should also store a piece of the second length,

[0035] The piece of goods is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel, so that the piece of goods is shifted from the inner transfer mechanism to the middle position (Z) by the movement of the transfer device along the storage channel (the first adjustment direction). p ),

[0036] The transfer device is moved back in the direction of the piece goods receiving device (the second adjustment direction) so that the outer transfer mechanism behind the second adjustment direction is positioned behind the side wall of the piece goods facing the piece goods receiving device,

[0037] The outer transfer mechanism in front of the first adjustment direction moves the goods in the storage channel from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel through the movement of the transfer device in the direction of the storage channel (the first adjustment direction). p ) and then shift to the third depth position (Z n+2 ).

[0038] The (third or fourth etc.) piece of goods to be stored at the last depth position in the depth direction of the storage channel is shifted by the piece of goods receiving device to the final storage position in a sequential shifting movement. It has proven to be advantageous if the piece of goods receiving device can accommodate more than one piece of goods of the second length, each piece of goods of the second length is shifted individually from the piece of goods receiving device into the storage channel, because in this way the distance between the pieces of goods placed at the depth positions one after the other can be minimized.

[0039] The following methods and measures are also beneficial:

[0040] Transferring a second piece of cargo (short piece of cargo) having a second length to the piece of cargo receiving device;

[0041] Positioning the piece receiving device in front of a defined storage channel in which a first piece of goods having a second length has been stored at a third depth position (Z n+2 )middle,

[0042] By moving the transfer device in the direction of the storage channel (first adjustment direction), the second piece of goods is shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel to the second depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism or the middle transfer device behind in the direction of piece of goods displacement. n+1 ); thereafter

[0043] transferring a third piece of cargo having a second length to the piece cargo receiving device;

[0044] Positioning the piece receiving device in front of a defined storage channel in which a first piece of goods having a second length has been stored at a third depth position (Z n+2 ) and a second piece of goods having a second length has been stored in the second depth position (Z n+1 )middle;

[0045] By moving the transfer device in the direction of the storage channel (first adjustment direction), the third piece of goods is shifted from the piece of goods receiving device to the storage channel to the first depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism or the middle transfer device behind in the displacement direction of the piece of goods. n )

[0046] As described above, the (third or fourth, etc.) piece of cargo is shifted from the piece of cargo receiving device to the final storage position in a sequential shifting movement, whereas the piece of cargo to be stored at the depth position in front of it along the depth direction of the storage channel is shifted from the piece of cargo receiving device to the final storage position in a single shifting movement.

[0047] A measure that has proven to be particularly advantageous is that the piece goods receiving device has a supporting frame, a transfer device supported on the supporting frame and a receiving platform, wherein the receiving platform is configured to transfer a single piece of goods having a first length (long piece of goods) or to transfer at least one piece of goods having a second length (short piece of goods), and the transfer device has a telescopic unit arranged (synchronously extendable) parallel to the longitudinal side of the receiving platform, the telescopic unit respectively having a base, a first slide that can be adjusted relative to the base and a second slide that can be adjusted relative to the first slide, and the second slide is respectively provided with an outer transfer mechanism and an inner transfer mechanism arranged between the outer transfer mechanisms in its end regions opposite to each other, and each transfer mechanism can be adjusted between an initial position retracted relative to the piece of goods and an operating position for gripping the piece of goods.

[0048] This transfer device is distinguished by its compact design and allows for horizontal transfer of the pieces between the piece receiving device and the storage channel. The insertion and removal of the pieces into and from the storage channel can be carried out in a highly dynamic manner. Protected transfer of the pieces is also possible.

[0049] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the piece goods receiving device is formed by a single-layer storage rack operating machine.

[0050] According to one implementation form of the present invention, the warehouse system comprises:

[0051] a first shelf having storage aisles arranged side by side in stacked shelf layers;

[0052] a second rack having storage aisles arranged side by side in stacked rack layers;

[0053] a shelf channel extending between the first shelf and the second shelf along the x-direction,

[0054] A plurality of piece goods receiving devices, each piece goods receiving device having a transfer device that can extend into the storage channel along a second direction relative to the piece goods receiving device, and a control unit controls the piece goods receiving device and the transfer device so as to store the piece goods into the storage channel at intervals to successive depth positions (Z) n ...Z n+2 )

[0055] A load handling unit, the load handling unit having at least one piece goods lifting device and a buffer device, the piece goods lifting device having a transfer platform that can be raised and lowered for storing and / or taking out the piece goods, and the buffer device having a preparation device for temporarily caching the piece goods;

[0056] Guide rails are arranged between the first shelf and the second shelf in at least some of the shelf layers so that the piece goods receiving device can be moved close to the storage channel and the preparation device to transfer the piece goods between the storage channel and the preparation device,

[0057] Conveying technology connected to the piece goods lifting device is used to deliver the piece goods to the piece goods lifting device or to transport the piece goods away from the piece goods lifting device.

[0058] With such a warehouse system, a particularly high storage and retrieval capacity can be achieved. When retrieval, the transfer device can handle multiple types of piece goods with different length dimensions or piece goods with the same length dimensions without selection.

[0059] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that before the piece goods are shifted from the piece goods receiving device into the storage channel, the piece goods are oriented on the piece goods receiving device and in a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel. This ensures that the piece goods are provided with high position accuracy on the piece goods receiving device and that, even if the piece goods are guided only by the outer transfer mechanism, the piece goods can be moved to an intermediate position or a final depth position or a storage position without a noticeable rotation caused by the piece goods receiving device. The orientation process can be accomplished by the transfer device or by a special centering strip. It is also conceivable that the outer transfer mechanisms are respectively spaced apart from the ends of the transfer device that are opposite to each other, so that the length of the transfer device is greater than the spacing between the outer transfer mechanisms. As a result, the piece goods are not guided only by the outer transfer mechanism during the shifting movement, but also by the transfer device.

[0060] It has also proven to be advantageous if the piece of goods is positioned on the piece of goods receiving device in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel before the piece of goods is moved from the piece of goods receiving device into the storage channel. The piece of goods is positioned on the piece of goods receiving device parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel by a motor-driven conveying device or the transfer device having a receiving platform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0061] In order to better understand the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0062] Among them, the schematic diagram is obviously simplified:

[0063] Figure 1 A detail of a warehouse system according to a first embodiment is shown in a top view of a shelf level, the warehouse system having shelves and piece goods handling units;

[0064] Figure 2 Use according to Figure 1 The view along line II in FIG. 1 shows the warehouse system;

[0065] Figure 3 Shown in front view Figure 1 A warehouse system without piece handling units;

[0066] Figure 4 A detail of a warehouse system according to a second embodiment is shown in a top view of a shelf level, the warehouse system having shelves and piece goods handling units;

[0067] Figure 5 A detail of a warehouse system according to a third embodiment is shown in a top view of a shelf level, the warehouse system having shelves and piece goods handling units;

[0068] Figure 6 A detail of a warehouse system according to a fourth embodiment is shown in a top view of a shelf level, the warehouse system having shelves and piece goods handling units;

[0069] Figure 7 A perspective view of a piece goods receiving device having a transfer device of a first embodiment for depositing pieces of goods into a shelf and removing pieces of goods from the shelf;

[0070] Figure 8 Shown in front view Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the piece goods receiving device and the shelf;

[0071] Figures 9a to 9h Show the basis for use Figure 7 A diagram showing the steps of a process of depositing a piece of cargo having a first length dimension by a transfer device;

[0072] Figures 10a to 10b A diagram showing the steps of a process of removing a piece of cargo having a first length dimension;

[0073] Figures 11a to 11i A diagram showing the steps of a process of removing a piece of cargo having a second length dimension;

[0074] Fig.12 A perspective view of a piece goods receiving device having a transfer device for depositing pieces of goods into a shelf and removing pieces of goods from the shelf in a second embodiment;

[0075] Figures 13a to 13h Show the basis for use Fig.12 A step diagram of the storage process of a transfer device for, for example, piece goods having a first length dimension. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0076] First of all, it should be established that in the various embodiments described, identical parts have the same reference numerals or the same component names, and that the disclosure contained in the entire description can be reasonably transferred to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. The positional descriptions selected in the description, such as, for example, top, bottom, side, etc., also refer to the present description and the drawings shown and can reasonably be transferred to the new positions in the case of a change in position. In addition, individual features or feature combinations of the various embodiments shown and described constitute independent, inventive solutions or solutions belonging to the invention.

[0077] exist Figures 1 to 3 A first embodiment of a warehouse system is shown in the figure, which includes shelves 1 arranged in parallel, piece goods handling units 2, at least one shelf channel 3 extending between the shelves 1 and along the piece goods handling units 2 in the x direction, conveying technology equipment 4, 5 connected to the piece goods handling units 2 for delivering and transporting piece goods 6-1, 6-2, and at least one piece goods receiving device 7 for storing piece goods 6-1, 6-2 in the storage channel 15 or taking out piece goods 6-1, 6-2 from the storage channel 15. Two shelves 1 are shown in the shown embodiment. However, within the scope of the present invention, more than two shelves 1 can be arranged, and a shelf channel 3 can be formed between adjacent shelves 1. For greater clarity, in Figure 1 Only sections of the conveying technology devices 4 , 5 are shown.

[0078] The piece goods 6-1, 6-2 are, for example, cartons (packaging units) or loading aids (LHMs), such as carriers or containers, by which individual items can be transported and stored or each loading aid can transport and store at least one carton. Individual items, for example, from the textile industry or the food industry, are stored in cartons.

[0079] The shelf 1 may include a vertical front shelf column 10 adjacent to the shelf channel 3 and a vertical rear shelf column 11 away from the shelf channel 3. The front shelf column 10 is connected to a front longitudinal beam 12 extending horizontally in the direction of the shelf channel 3, and the rear shelf column 11 is connected to a rear longitudinal beam 13 extending horizontally in the direction of the shelf channel 3. A cross beam 14 may be arranged between the longitudinal beams 12 and 13, and the cross beams extend in the depth direction (z direction) of the shelf 1. In this case, the upper side of the cross beam 14 constitutes a storage surface or storage channel 15. The pieces of goods 6-1 and 6-2 are supported on at least two cross beams 14 according to the specific width size.

[0080] However, it is also possible to adopt such an embodiment (not shown), in which the shelf 1 has a front shelf column, a rear shelf column, a front longitudinal beam and a rear longitudinal beam fixed thereon, and a storage floor, such as a storage plate or a grid, arranged between the longitudinal beams and fixed thereon for each shelf layer. The upper side of the storage floor forms a storage surface, which extends between the front longitudinal beam and the rear longitudinal beam for each shelf layer in the depth direction (z direction). For each shelf layer, the storage surface extends at least between the front shelf column and the rear shelf column that are consecutive in the longitudinal direction (x direction) of the shelf. In this case, the storage floor forms a storage surface or a storage channel 15.

[0081] Thus, each shelf 1 forms a plurality of storage channels 15 in each case arranged side by side in the stacked shelf layers (RE), which are arranged in the z direction on the longitudinal sides 8, 9 ( Figure 9a ) extends between. The storage channel 15 has a uniform storage depth 16 ( Figure 9a ).

[0082] Each storage channel 15 can accommodate a corresponding number of piece goods 6-1, 6-2 according to the length dimension of the piece goods 6-1, 6-2 temporarily stored in the storage channel 15. When the piece goods 6-1, 6-2 have been stored in the storage channel 15, the length dimension is distributed here along the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15. The width dimension of the piece goods 6-1, 6-2 has the opposite effect on the number of storage channels 15 arranged side by side. Here, when the piece goods 6-1, 6-2 have been stored in the storage channel 15, the width dimension is distributed transversely to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15. The piece goods 6-1, 6-2 can generally have a length dimension between 100mm and 1200mm, in particular between 150mm and 850mm, and a width dimension between 100mm and 1200mm, in particular between 150mm and 850mm. But for the sake of greater clarity, the piece goods 6-1, 6-2 are Figure 1 The same width dimension is shown in FIG. 1 . If the first length dimension 19 ( Figure 9f ), this refers to a piece of cargo 6-1 having a length that is greater than the longitudinal spacing between an outer transfer mechanism 64, 65 and an inner transfer mechanism 66. The first length dimension 19 is understood to be a length range with a lower limit (minimum first length dimension) and an upper limit (maximum first length dimension). Thus, the length range of the first length dimension 19 is between 451 mm and 705 mm. If the second length dimension 20 ( Fig.11f), this refers to a piece of cargo 6-2 having a length less than the longitudinal spacing between an outer transfer mechanism 64, 65 and an inner transfer mechanism 66. The second length dimension 20 refers to a length range with a lower limit (minimum second length dimension) and an upper limit (maximum second length dimension). Thus, the length range of the second length dimension 20 is between 159 mm and 450 mm.

[0083] It should be pointed out that the term "storage channel" means that the storage channel is "virtually" determined as a placement surface by the electronic control unit 18. The "usable" storage depth 16 of the storage channel 15 is constant, while the storage width 17 ( Figure 9a ) varies according to the width dimensions of the individual items 6-1, 6-2. For each individual item 6-1, 6-2, the placement surface is derived from the storage depth 16 of the storage channel 15 and the width dimensions of the individual items 6-1, 6-2 to be stored in the storage channel 15. Preferably, at least individual items 6-1, 6-2 having the same length dimensions 19, 20 are stored in one storage channel 15. However, within the scope of the present invention, individual items 6-1, 6-2 having different length dimensions 19, 20 can also be stored in one storage channel 15. This also applies to the width dimensions of the individual items 6 stored in the storage channel 15.

[0084] The storage channels 15 are each configured to have a storage depth 16 that allows storage of two pieces 6-1 having a first length dimension 19 or more than two pieces 6-2 having a second length dimension 20. According to the illustrated embodiment, the maximum storage depth 16 or length of the storage channels 15 is less than 1600 mm, for example 1525 mm.

[0085] Thus, the transfer device 28 ( Figure 7 ) and according to the depositing method which will be described in detail, the storage channel 15 can be deposited at successive depth positions Z along the depth direction (z direction) respectively. n , Z n+1 , Z n+2 Different quantities of goods 6-1, 6-2 are stored in the same place. For example, by the transfer device 28 ( Figure 7 ) and according to the deposit method ( Figure 9a-9h ) can be respectively located at successive depth positions Z in the depth direction (z direction) in the storage channel 15 n , Z n+1 On the other hand, for example, by the transfer device 28 ( Figure 7 ) and according to the deposit method ( Figures 11a-11i ) can be respectively located at successive depth positions Z in the depth direction (z direction) in the storage channel 15 n , Z n+1 , Zn+2 Deposit three pieces of goods 6-2. Figure 1 In the several storage channels 15, the depth positions Z in the depth direction (z direction) are respectively n , Z n+1 , Z n+2 , Z n+3 Deposit four pieces of goods on 6-2.

[0086] In contrast, the width 22 ( Figure 9a ) is smaller than the storage depth 16 and is designed so that on a receiving platform 43 ( Figure 7 ) can transport only one piece of cargo 6-1 having a first length dimension 19, and the piece of cargo is positioned between the two outer transfer mechanisms 64 and 65. On the other hand, multiple pieces of cargo 6-2 having a second length dimension 20 can also be transported. In this case, the first piece of cargo 6-2 is positioned between the first outer transfer mechanism 64 and the inner transfer mechanism 66, and the second piece of cargo 6-2 is positioned between the second outer transfer mechanism 65 and the inner transfer mechanism 66. However, the piece of cargo receiving device 7 can also transfer only one piece of cargo 6-2 having a second length dimension 20. In this case, the piece of cargo 6-2 is either positioned between the first outer transfer mechanism 64 and the inner transfer mechanism 66, or between the second outer transfer mechanism 65 and the inner transfer mechanism 66, as shown in FIG. Fig.11a According to the illustrated embodiment, the width 22 of the piece goods receiving device 7 is less than 1100 mm, for example 1000 mm.

[0087] This embodiment has proven to be advantageous, since, when the width 22 of the piece receiving device 7 is small or the shelf aisle 3 is narrow, a plurality of piece goods 6-1, 6-2 can be stored in multiple layers in a storage aisle 15 having a large storage depth 16. This increases the ratio of the room volume to the available storage volume.

[0088] In principle, the piece of goods 6 can also have a (third) length dimension that is greater than the first length dimension. Figure 3 However, this piece of goods 6 is also positioned between the first outer transfer mechanism 64 and the second outer transfer mechanism 65 on the piece of goods receiving device 7 as before, but since the existing storage depth 16 is limited, only one piece of goods 6 can be stored in one storage channel 15. In this case, the storage operation is completed according to the prior art.

[0089] This means that piece goods 6 with different length dimensions can be stored in the storage channels 15. For example, piece goods 6-1 with a first length dimension can be stored in a first storage channel 15 or in some first storage channels 15, piece goods 6-2 with a second length dimension can be stored in a second storage channel 15 or in some second storage channels 15, and / or piece goods 6 with a third length dimension can be stored in a third storage channel 15 or in some third storage channels 15. In principle, piece goods 6-1, 6-2 with different length dimensions 19, 20 can also be stored in one storage channel 15, for example, one piece goods 6-1 with a first length dimension 19 and two piece goods 6-2 with a second length dimension 20 can be stored.

[0090] According to the embodiment shown, the warehouse system comprises a plurality of piece goods receiving devices 7 in a stacked (horizontal) travel layer 27, which can move in the storage channel 3 and can be controlled independently of each other by the control unit 18, for storing the piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 in the storage channel 15 or for taking out the piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 from the storage channel 15. It can be provided that each shelf layer (RE) is equipped with at least one piece goods receiving device 7. Thus, one piece goods receiving device 7 operates one shelf layer through a transfer device 28. The transfer device 28 can deposit one or more piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 in the storage channel 15 on both sides in the transverse direction (z direction) or take out one or more piece goods from the storage channel 15. In the embodiment shown, the travel layer 27 and the shelf layer (R) are basically located on the same height plane, where the longitudinal beams 12 extending in the longitudinal direction (x direction) of the storage channel 3 and arranged opposite to each other in pairs each constitute a travel layer 27, and the piece goods receiving device 7 moves along the travel layer.

[0091] However, according to another embodiment not shown, when the piece goods receiving device 7 includes a plurality of transfer devices 28 arranged in layers, a piece goods receiving device 7 having a number less than the shelf layers (RE) can also be provided. These transfer devices 28 can be controlled independently of each other by the control unit 18, wherein a first transfer device 28 can deposit one or more piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 into a storage channel 15 or take them out from a storage channel 15 in the first shelf layer (RE) along the transverse direction (z direction), and a second transfer device 28 can deposit one or more piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 into a storage channel 15 or take them out from a storage channel 15 in the second shelf layer (RE) along the transverse direction (z direction). Thus, the piece goods receiving device 7 can operate more than one shelf layer, for example, two shelf layers, by means of two transfer devices 28, for example. Although the running layer is no longer located in each rack layer (RE), basically every other rack layer (RE) is on the same height plane as a rack layer, where the longitudinal beams 12 extending in the longitudinal direction (x direction) of the rack channel 3 and arranged opposite to each other in pairs each constitute a running layer 29, along which the piece goods receiving device moves.

[0092] On the other hand, if a dedicated lifting device is used, the number of piece goods receiving devices 7 can also be less than the number of travel floors 27. In this case, the piece goods receiving devices 7 can be switched between the travel floors 27. Such lifting devices are known, for example, from WO 2012 / 106744 A1 or WO 2012 / 106745 A1.

[0093] exist Figures 1 to 3 The piece goods handling unit 2 shown in FIG. 1 is arranged between mutually opposite end sides of the storage rack 1 and comprises a first piece goods lifting device 29a, a first buffer device 30a, a second piece goods lifting device 29b and a second buffer device 30b.

[0094] The piece goods lifting devices 29a, 29b are fixedly mounted and respectively include transfer platforms 32a, 32b that can be raised and lowered by lifting drive devices 31a, 31b. The lifting drive devices 31a, 31b include schematically shown drive motors 33a, 33b, which are connected to the control unit 18. The transfer platforms 32a, 32b are preferably supported on vertical columns, respectively. The transfer platforms 32a, 32b respectively include conveying devices that can be driven by conveying drive devices 34a, 34b, and the conveying direction of the conveying devices extends parallel to the shelf channel 3, such as in Figure 1 As shown by arrows in FIG. 1 . The conveying drive device is connected to a control unit 18. The conveying device is, for example, a roller conveyor or a belt conveyor.

[0095] The buffer devices 30a, 30b respectively include a first preparation device 35 on one side of the piece goods lifting device 29a, 29b and in at least several shelf layers (RE) along the direction of the shelf channel 3, for temporarily buffering one or more pieces of goods 6 to be stored, and respectively include a second preparation device 36 on the other side of the second piece goods lifting device 29a, 29b and in at least several shelf layers (RE) along the direction of the shelf channel 3, for temporarily buffering one or more pieces of goods 6 to be taken out. As shown in the figure, the first preparation device 35 and the second preparation device 36 are respectively arranged in all shelf layers (RE). The first preparation device 35 forms a first buffer zone, i.e., a so-called storage buffer zone, and the second preparation device 36 forms a second buffer zone, i.e., a so-called retrieval buffer zone, and each piece goods lifting device 29a, 29b is equipped with the first and second buffer zones. According to this embodiment, the preparation devices 35, 36 respectively have a conveying device that can be driven by a conveying drive device 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, such as a roller conveyor. Therefore, the preparation devices 35, 36 constitute motor-driven preparation conveying devices.

[0096] If also Figure 1 As shown, the front longitudinal beams 12 extend along the shelf 1 and the piece handling unit 2 (piece lifting devices 29a, 29b and buffer devices 30a, 30b) in the longitudinal direction of the shelf aisle 3 and in at least several shelf levels (RE), preferably in each shelf level (RE). The piece receiving device 7 can be moved along the longitudinal beams 12 to deposit and remove pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2. At this time, on the one hand, the piece of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be removed can be removed from the storage aisle 15 by its transfer device 28 and output to the buffer device 30a or the buffer device 30b of the preparation device 36, and on the other hand, the piece of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be stored can be removed from the buffer device 30a or the buffer device 30b of the preparation device 35 and output to the storage aisle 15 by its transfer device 28.

[0097] The depositing and unloading of the pieces of goods 6 , 6 - 1 , 6 - 2 by means of the conveying technology devices 4 , 5 , the piece handling unit 2 and the piece receiving device 7 is described in detail in WO 2013 / 090970 A2, which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0098] For greater clarity, Figure 1 Only part of the conveying technology equipment 4 and 5 is shown. The conveying technology equipment 4 for conveying the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to the piece of goods lifting devices 29a, 29b and the conveying technology equipment 5 for transporting the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 from the piece of goods lifting devices 29a, 29b extend parallel to the shelf aisle 3 below the shelf 1 and form a conveying technology layer (FE).

[0099] The liftable transfer platforms 32a, 32b can be positioned at the height of the conveying technology layer (FE) between the opposing conveying technology equipment 4, 5 and can be positioned at the height of the shelf layer (RE) between the opposing preparation devices 35, 36, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be stored / retrieved can be transferred between the transfer platforms 32a, 32b and the corresponding conveying technology equipment 4, 5 and between the transfer platforms 32a, 32b and the corresponding preparation devices 35, 36 of the first / second buffer devices 30a, 30b.

[0100] According to another embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the piece goods handling unit 2 described above is arranged at the front side in front of the shelf 1. The front longitudinal beam 12 also extends along the shelf 1 or the piece goods handling unit 2 (piece goods lifting device 29a, 29b and buffer device 30a, 30b) in the longitudinal direction (x direction) of the shelf channel 3 and in several shelf levels (RE), preferably in each shelf level (RE). The storage and removal of piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be carried out in the above-mentioned manner.

[0101] Based on the above Figure 1 and 4 Thus, a piece handling unit 2 integrated in the rack 1 or arranged at the end in front of the rack 1 can also each have only a single piece lifting device 29a and a single buffer device 30a, but this is not shown in detail.

[0102] According to Figure 5 In the embodiment, the piece goods handling unit 39 is arranged in front of the shelf 1 at the end side and includes a first piece goods lifting device 29a, a first buffer device 30a, a second piece goods lifting device 29b and a second buffer device 30b. The first preparation device 35 forms a first buffer zone, the so-called storage buffer zone, and the second preparation device 36 forms a second buffer zone, the so-called retrieval buffer zone. According to this embodiment, the first buffer device 30a and the second buffer device 30b respectively include preparation devices 35, 36 for temporarily caching one or more pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be stored and retrieved only on one side of the first / second piece goods lifting device 29a, 29b in the direction of the shelf aisle 3 and in at least several shelf layers (RE). Of course, according to this embodiment, the piece goods handling unit 39 can also be arranged to be integrated in the shelf 1.

[0103] exist Figure 6An embodiment is shown in which a piece goods handling unit 40 is arranged in front of the shelf 1 at the end side. The piece goods handling unit includes a first piece goods lifting device 29a and a first buffer device 30a. The buffer device 30a includes a preparation device 41 arranged on a single side of the piece goods lifting device 29a along the direction of the shelf channel 3 and arranged in at least several shelf layers (RE), which is used to temporarily buffer one or more pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be stored and / or taken out. It should also be pointed out here that, unlike the embodiment described above, in the preparation device 41 used here, a reverse drive device can also be provided in each shelf layer (RE). If the preparation device 41 includes a conveying device, the reverse drive device can be reversed by the conveying device, as shown by the double arrow. Of course, according to this embodiment, the piece goods handling unit 40 can also be arranged to be integrated in the shelf 1.

[0104] exist Figure 7 and 8 , a possible embodiment of the piece goods receiving device 7 is shown, which is designed as a single-layer storage rack manipulator.

[0105] As shown in conjunction with the previous figures, the piece goods receiving device 7 has a supporting frame 42, a receiving platform 43, rotating wheels 44, a travel drive device with at least one drive motor 45 for driving at least one rotating wheel 44, a guide device 46 with side guide wheels, an adjustment drive device with at least one drive motor 47 for extending / retracting the transfer device 28, control electronic equipment 48 and a transfer device 28, for example, for storing piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 in shelf 1 or taking them out of the shelf.

[0106] The travel position of the piece receiving device 7 in the x direction can be detected by a suitable sensor device. Preferably, a sensor 49 is provided, which is formed by a rotary encoder and is arranged on the drive motor 45. Similarly, the extension displacement of the transfer device 28 in the z direction can be detected by a suitable sensor device. Preferably, a sensor 50 is provided, which is formed by a rotary encoder and is arranged on the drive motor 47.

[0107] like Figure 8 As shown, the piece load receiving device 7, in particular the drive motors 45, 47 and the control electronics 48, can be supplied with energy and / or data via a busbar arrangement 51, which is fastened to one of the front longitudinal members 12 (guide rails) for each travel level 27 and extends over the entire length of the longitudinal member 12. The piece load receiving device 7 itself includes a current collector and is thus in contact with the busbars of the busbar arrangement 51 for the energy and / or data supply.

[0108] Transfer device 28 (carrying device), such as Figure 7 As shown in detail in FIG. 1 , it may include mutually parallel arrangements on the support frame 42 and capable of being moved from an initial position ( Figure 9a ; Fig.11a ) The telescopic unit 52 is synchronously extended in two directions, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be stored in the shelves 1 arranged on both sides of the piece goods receiving device 7 or the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be taken out. According to the embodiment shown, the extension displacement or extension length of the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 relative to the piece goods receiving device 7, and therefore the length of the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 protruding from the piece goods receiving device 7 in the z direction is less than 1500 mm.

[0109] The telescopic unit 52 has a base 53 and sliders 54 and 55 that can extend in or out horizontally in one direction (z direction) relative to the base 53. The telescopic unit 52 constitutes a telescopic arm. The first slider 54 is movably supported on the base 53 by a guide device 56, and the second slider 55 is movably supported on the first slider 54 by a guide device 57. The first slider 54 can be moved relative to the base 53 by means of a schematically shown drive device 58, for example, by means of a toothed belt and rack system. On the other hand, a chain and rack system can also be used. The annular traction mechanism (toothed belt or chain) is connected to (at Figure 8 The toothed belts for the two first slides 54 are preferably coupled to each other via a common drive shaft 59. A separate drive device 58 can also be used. Accordingly, the telescopic unit 52 comprises only one first slide 54 and one second slide 55. The telescopic unit 62, in particular the base 53, the first slide 54 and the second slide 55, has a length dimension of less than 1000 mm, for example 990 mm, according to the embodiment shown.

[0110] If further Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the first drive belt 60 is deflected around a (front) first roller 61 supported on the first slider 54 and fixed at its first end to the base 53, and fixed at its second end to the second slider 55. The second drive belt 62 is deflected around a (rear) second roller 63 supported on the first slider 54 and fixed at its first end to the base 53, and fixed at its second end to the second slider 55. If the first slider 54 is moved by the drive device 58, the second slider 55 is also moved along by the drive belts 60, 62, that is, extended in or extended out.

[0111] The second slide block 55 includes transfer mechanisms 64, 65, 66 for transferring the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 between the storage passage 15 and the piece of goods receiving device 7. Here, they are distinguished into outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 and inner transfer mechanism 66.

[0112] The outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 are arranged in the opposite end regions of the second slide 55, and each transfer mechanism 64, 65 (driving mechanism) is connected to a drive motor 67 and can be moved between an initial position and an operating position by the drive motor. In the initial position, the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 move away from the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can pass by the transfer mechanisms 64, 65, and in the operating position, the transfer mechanisms 64, 65 move into the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the corresponding transfer mechanisms 64, 65 are engaged on the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 from behind in a form-locking manner.

[0113] The inner transfer mechanism 66 is arranged on the second slide 55 in the middle between the outer transfer mechanisms 64 and 65. The inner transfer mechanism 66 (driving mechanism) is connected to a drive motor 67 and can be moved between an initial position and an operating position by the drive motor. In the initial position, the inner transfer mechanism 66 moves away from the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can pass by the inner transfer mechanism 66, and in the operating position, the inner transfer mechanism 66 moves into the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the transfer mechanism 66 is engaged with the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 from behind in a form-locking manner.

[0114] Although in the preferred embodiment each second slide 55 comprises transfer mechanisms 64, 65, 66 cooperating in pairs, it is conceivable that only one second slide 55 is equipped with all of these transfer mechanisms 64, 65, 66. The transfer device 28 can also have only one single telescopic unit 52, but this is not shown in detail.

[0115] It has also proven to be advantageous if the telescopic units 52 are also supported on the support frame 42 by means of an adjustment drive (not shown) so as to be adjustable relative to one another and in the x direction. In this way, the spacing between the telescopic units 52 is variable and can be adjusted to the width dimensions of the piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2. On the other hand, the spacing adjustment between the telescopic units 52 can also be used only to orient (center) a piece of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 when the piece of goods is on the piece goods receiving device 7. The structure of such an adjustment drive for spacing adjustment and telescopic movement is described in detail in US Pat. No. 6,923,622 B2 and is part of the present disclosure.

[0116] The drive motor 45 for the travel drive and the drive motor 47 for the regulating drive are connected to the control electronics 48 of the piece goods receiving device 7, which are connected to the control unit 18 so that the control unit receives travel instructions, storage and / or retrieval instructions or control signals.

[0117] If also Figure 7 As shown in , the receiving platform is formed by piece goods supports 43 extending in the z direction. If the spacing adjustment between the telescopic units 52 is provided, the piece goods supports 43 are also supported on the support frame 42 so as to be adjustable relative to each other and in the x direction.

[0118] Not shown in detail, a third piece support can additionally be provided between the piece supports 43, which additionally supports the piece 6, 6-1, 6-2 from below when the piece is located on the piece receiving device 7. This allows a reliable transfer even for pieces 6, 6-1, 6-2 with low stability or "low-grade" packaging quality. The demand for economical packaging materials is constantly increasing, but this leads to poorer packaging quality.

[0119] On the other hand, in an embodiment not shown, the receiving platform can also include a motor-driven conveyor having a conveying direction extending parallel to the z-direction. The conveyor is, for example, a belt conveyor or a roller conveyor, which runs essentially synchronously with the set speed of the telescopic unit.

[0120] exist Figure 9a-9h 1 shows a method flow for storing a piece of goods 6-1 in at least one storage channel of a plurality of storage channels 15 according to a sequential execution process, wherein the piece of goods each has a first length dimension 19. For the sake of clarity, these storage channels 15 are only Figure 9a , 9f , 9h and are schematically shown here by the boundary line represented by a dotted line.

[0121] These depositing processes are based on a storage order sheet that is electronically prepared on an input device, such as a computer. The storage order sheet is continuously transmitted to the control unit 18, which in turn coordinates the control of the conveying technology 4, 5, the piece receiving device 7 and the transfer device 28.

[0122] The control unit 18 determines the storage channel 15 into which the piece goods 6-1 should be stored for a storage task list. If the storage task list includes more piece goods 6-1 than the storage channel 15 can accommodate, the control unit 15 determines a corresponding number of storage channels 15, in which the piece goods 6-1 are stored in sequence.

[0123] The piece goods 6-1 are provided on the preparation device 35. The piece goods receiving device 7 successively takes the piece goods 6-1 from the preparation device 35 in order to subsequently store the piece goods in the storage channel 15 determined by the control unit 18. Figure 2 , shown by way of example for the seventh shelf level from the bottom.

[0124] The piece receiving device 7 receives the first piece 6-1 from the preparation device 35 onto the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15 where the first piece 6-1 is to be deposited. As can also be clearly seen, the piece receiving device 7 and the receiving platform 43 are dimensioned in width 22 such that only a single piece 6-1 having the first length dimension 19 can be accommodated in the piece receiving device and the receiving platform. The piece 6-1 can only be accommodated between the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65, but not between an outer transfer mechanism 64, 65 and the inner transfer mechanism 66.

[0125] Figure 9a The piece receiving device 7 is shown positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The first piece 6-1 is positioned against the outer transfer mechanism 64, which is arranged in the end region opposite the transfer device 28 or the second slide 55 in the first adjustment direction (in the extension direction according to the arrow 68). The first piece 6-1 can also be positioned relative to the piece receiving device 7 by the centering stroke of the telescopic unit 52 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, so that the first piece 6-1 can be transported in an orientation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

[0126] If the receiving platform 43 includes a conveying device, the first piece of cargo 6-1 can be positioned on the piece of cargo receiving device 7 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, by moving the first piece of cargo 6-1 in the opposite direction to the storage direction through the conveying device and positioning it to rest on the transfer mechanism 64 of the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 moved to the operating position, where the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 is in the initial position.

[0127] like Figure 9b As shown in FIG. 1 , the outer transfer mechanism 64 in the end region opposite to the transfer device 28 or the second slide 55 along the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68) is used to place the depth position Z n+1 The first piece of goods 6-1 on the storage channel 15 is continuously displaced, in particular moved to the middle position Zp. p In the embodiment, the piece of goods 6 - 1 is completely in the storage channel 15 , or is partially on the receiving platform 43 of the piece of goods receiving device 7 and partially in the storage channel 15 of the shelf 1 .

[0128] Thereafter, the transfer device 28 is moved back in the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to arrow 69) until the inner transfer mechanism 66 is positioned behind the side wall 70 of the piece 6-1 facing the piece receiving device 7, as shown in FIG. Fig.9c As shown in .

[0129] Afterwards, according to Fig.9c The inner transfer mechanism 66, which is still in the retracted initial position relative to the piece of goods 6-1, moves to Figure 9d In the operating position shown in , the inner transfer mechanism thus engages on the side wall 70 from behind.

[0130] Next, the transfer device 28 is moved forward again in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the inner transfer mechanism 66 moves the first piece of goods 6-1 in the storage channel 15 from the middle position Z p Move to the second depth position Z n+1 This is Fig.9e Shown in.

[0131] If the first item 6 - 1 is now in the second depth position Z determined by the control unit 18 n+1 In this case, the transfer device 28 moves back along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), so that the transfer device occupies the initial position, see Figure 9f .

[0132] Afterwards, the piece item receiving device 7 is moved again to the preparation device 35, where a second piece item 6-1 having the first length dimension 19 may already be provided. The piece item receiving device 7 now transfers the second piece item 6-1 from the preparation device 35 to the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15, in which the first piece item 6-1 has already been stored.

[0133] Figure 9g The piece receiving device 7 is shown positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The second piece 6-1 is positioned against the outer transfer mechanism 64, which is arranged in the opposite end region of the transfer device 28 or the second slide 55 in the displacement direction (deposit direction according to arrow 68). Before the displacement movement, the second piece 6-1 is also positioned as described above for the first piece 6-1.

[0134] After that, the transfer device 28 is moved in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the outer transfer mechanism 64 moves the second piece of goods 6-1 from the piece of goods receiving device 7 or the receiving platform 43 to the storage channel 15 until it reaches the first depth position Z. n ,See Figure 9hThe second piece 6-1 is now moved in the depth direction of the storage channel 15 until the side wall 70 extends substantially flush with the end edge or the front longitudinal side 8 of the storage channel 15. The expression "substantially flush" means that the piece 6-1 can be offset with its side wall 70 relative to the end edge in the direction of the storage channel 15 to such an extent that the offset distance is less than 80 mm, for example 20 mm.

[0135] like Figure 9h As shown in FIG. 1 , the first piece of goods 6 - 1 and the second piece of goods 6 - 1 are placed at a depth position Z in the storage channel 15 at a distance from each other. n , Z n+1 So that each individual piece of cargo 6-1 can be operated in sequence when taking it out.

[0136] If the second piece of merchandise 6 - 1 is in the storage channel 15 , the transfer device 28 , in particular the telescopic unit 52 , which has been extended into the storage channel 15 , is moved back to the initial position.

[0137] exist Fig.10a and 10b 1 shows a method flow for removing individual pieces of goods 6-1 having a first length dimension 19 from at least one storage channel of a plurality of storage channels 15 according to a sequential execution process. For the sake of clarity, the storage channels 15 are shown with dashed boundary lines.

[0138] If a piece of goods 6-1 is to be taken out according to the outbound task list, the piece of goods receiving device 7 is positioned in front of the storage channel 15 determined by the control unit 18. For example, the depth position Z n Here, the transfer device 28 is moved in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the outer transfer mechanism 65 is positioned at the first depth position Z that has been placed in the storage channel 15. n The second piece of goods 6-1 on the storage device 7 faces away from the rear of the side wall 71 of the piece of goods receiving device 7. Next, the outer transfer mechanism 65, which is still in the retracted initial position relative to the piece of goods 6-1, is moved to the operating position so that the outer transfer mechanism engages with the side wall 71 from the rear. As the transfer device 28 moves back to the initial position along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), the second piece of goods 6-1 is shifted from the transfer mechanism 65 that has been moved to the operating position to the piece of goods receiving device 7. Thereafter, the second piece of goods 6-1 is transferred to the preparation device 36 so that it can be subsequently taken out of the warehouse system by the piece of goods lifting devices 29a, 29b and the conveying technology equipment 5.

[0139] Next, the first piece 6-1 can be moved from the depth position Z in the same way. n+1 Take it out.

[0140] exist Figures 11a-11i The method flow of storing the pieces of goods 6-2 having the second length dimension 20 in at least one storage channel of the plurality of storage channels 15 is shown in FIG. 1 according to a sequential execution process. For the sake of clarity, only Fig.11a , 11f 11g shows the storage channel 15 and is shown here by the border line represented by the dotted line. The piece of goods 6-2 can be positioned between the outer transfer mechanism 64 and the inner transfer mechanism 66, or, as shown in the figure, between the outer transfer mechanism 65 and the inner transfer mechanism 66.

[0141] The depositing process is based on storage orders which are continuously transmitted to the control unit 18 , which in turn coordinates the control of the conveyor systems 4 , 5 , the piece receiving device 7 and the transfer device 28 , as described above.

[0142] The piece goods 6 - 2 are provided on the preparation device 35 . The piece goods receiving device 7 successively removes the piece goods 6 - 2 from the preparation device 35 in order to subsequently store the piece goods in the storage channel 15 determined by the control unit 18 .

[0143] The piece item receiving device 7 transfers the first piece item 6-2 from the preparation device 35 to the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15, in which the first piece item 6-2 is to be stored. The piece item receiving device 7 and the receiving platform 43 are dimensioned in width 22 such that at least one piece item 6-2 having the second length dimension 20 can be accommodated on the piece item receiving device and the receiving platform.

[0144] Fig.11a The piece receiving device 7 is shown positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The first piece 6-2 is positioned against the inner transfer mechanism 66. The first piece 6-2 can also be positioned relative to the piece receiving device 7 by the centering stroke of the telescopic unit 52 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, so that the first piece 6-2 can be conveyed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

[0145] If the receiving platform 43 includes a conveying device, the first piece of cargo 6-2 can be positioned on the piece of cargo receiving device 7 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, by moving the first piece of cargo 6-2 in the opposite direction to the storage direction through the conveying device and positioning it to rest on the transfer mechanism 64 of the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 moved to the operating position, where the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit 52 is in the initial position.

[0146] like Fig.11b As shown, the inner transfer mechanism 66 is used to place then+2 The first piece of goods 6-2 is moved to the middle position Z p In the middle position Z p In the embodiment, the piece of cargo 6 - 2 is either completely in the storage channel 15 , or partially on the receiving platform 43 and partially in the storage channel 15 .

[0147] Thereafter, the transfer device 28 is moved back along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), so that the outer transfer mechanism 65 provided in the end region opposite to the transfer device 28 or the second slide block 55 along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69) is positioned behind the side wall 70 of the piece of goods 6-2 facing the piece of goods receiving device 7, as shown in FIG. Fig.11c As shown.

[0148] Next, according to Fig.11c The outer transfer mechanism 65, which is still in the retracted initial position relative to the piece of goods 6-2, moves into the Fig.11d In the operating position shown in , the outer transfer mechanism thus engages the side wall 70 from behind.

[0149] Next, the transfer device 28 is moved forward again along the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the outer transfer mechanism 65 moves the first piece of goods 6-2 in the storage channel 15 from the middle position Z p Move to the third depth position Z n+2 This is in Fig.11e Shown in.

[0150] If the first piece 6-2 is now in the third depth position Z determined by the control unit 18 n+2 In the process, the transfer device 28 is moved back again in the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), so that the transfer device occupies the initial position, see Fig.11f .

[0151] After this, the piece item receiving device 7 is moved to the preparation device 35, where a second piece item 6-2 having a second length dimension 20 may already be provided. The piece item receiving device 7 now transfers the second piece item 6-2 from the preparation device 35 to the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15, in which the first piece item 6-2 has already been stored.

[0152] Figure 11g The piece receiving device 7 is shown already positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The second piece 6-2 is positioned against the inner transfer mechanism 66. Before the displacement movement, the second piece 6-1 can also be positioned as described above for the first piece 6-1.

[0153] Next, the transfer device 28 is moved in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the inner transfer mechanism 66 moves the second piece of goods 6-2 from the piece of goods receiving device 7 or the receiving platform 43 into the storage channel 15 to the second depth position Z. n+1 ,See Fig.11h .

[0154] The third piece of cargo 6-2 is deposited in the same manner. After the piece of cargo receiving device 7 is positioned in front of the storage passage 15, the transfer device 28 is moved in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the inner transfer mechanism 66 moves the third piece of cargo 6-2 into the storage passage 15 until it reaches the first depth position Z. n ,See Fig.11i The third piece of merchandise 6 - 2 is now moved in the depth direction to such an extent that the side wall 70 extends substantially flush with the end edge or the front longitudinal side 8 of the storage channel 15 , as has already been described above.

[0155] If Fig.11h and Fig.11i As shown, the first piece of goods 6-2 and the second piece of goods 6-2, as well as the second piece of goods 6-2 and the third piece of goods 6-2, are placed at respective depth positions Z in the storage channel 15 at intervals from each other. n+2 , Z n+1 , Z n In this way, each individual piece of cargo 6-2 can be operated in sequence when taking it out.

[0156] In accordance with Figures 11a to 11i In the embodiment of the present invention, the piece of goods 6-2 is moved by the inner transfer mechanism 66 from the piece of goods receiving device 7 to the storage channel 15 to the intermediate position Z p or the final depth position Z n+1 , Z n .

[0157] If the second piece 6-2 is moved from the piece receiving device 7 into the storage channel 15, for example by means of an outer transfer mechanism 64 arranged in the opposite end region of the transfer device 28 or the second slide 55 in the first adjustment direction (direction of extension of the transfer device according to arrow 68), the depositing process (not shown) is designed differently. That is, in this case, the second piece 6-2 should be placed in the depth position Z n+2 The second piece of goods 6-2 at the same time is first shifted, in particular translated, to an intermediate position Z p In the middle position Z p In the embodiment, the piece of cargo 6-2 is either completely in the storage channel 15, or partially on the receiving platform 43 and partially in the storage channel 15. If the second piece of cargo 6-2 is in the middle position Z pIn the process, the transfer device 28 is moved back along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), so that the inner transfer mechanism 66 or the outer transfer mechanism 65 arranged in the end area opposite to the transfer device 28 or the second slide block 55 along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69) is positioned behind the side wall 70 of the piece of goods 6-2 facing the piece of goods receiving device 7. Next, the inner transfer mechanism 66 or the outer transfer mechanism 65 that is still in the retracted initial position relative to the piece of goods 6-2 is moved into the operating position, so that the transfer mechanism engages the side wall 70 from behind. Next, the transfer device 28 is moved forward again along the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the inner transfer mechanism 66 or the outer transfer mechanism 65 moves the piece of goods 6-2 in the storage channel 15 from the middle position Z p Move to the second depth position Z n+1 .

[0158] The depositing process of the third piece of goods 6-2 can be designed so that the outer transfer mechanism 64 arranged in the end area opposite to the transfer device 28 or the second slide 55 in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68) moves the third piece of goods 6-2 from the piece of goods receiving device 7 to the storage channel 15. In this case, the outer transfer mechanism 64 can move the third piece of goods 6-2 directly (therefore without an intermediate position Z p ) moves to the first depth position Z n .

[0159] It should also be pointed out that in Figure 9a-9h Neutralization Figures 11a-11i The storage of the pieces 6-1 and 6-2 into the right shelf 1 is described in the figure. If the pieces 6-1 and 6-2 are stored into the left shelf 1, the second outer transfer mechanism 65 is used in place of the first outer transfer mechanism 64. The first adjustment direction 68 and the second adjustment direction 69 also extend in opposite directions. It can also be seen that the rear longitudinal side 9 of the shelf 1 limits the extension displacement of the transfer device 28.

[0160] exist Fig.12 , another possible embodiment of the piece goods receiving device 7 is shown, which is designed as a single-layer storage rack manipulator.

[0161] The piece receiving device 7' corresponds to the piece receiving device 7 described in detail above except for the design of the transfer device 28'. To avoid repetition, the transfer device 28' for example for depositing pieces 6, 6-1, 6-2 into the shelf 1 or for removing pieces from the shelf will be mainly described.

[0162] The transfer device 28' (carrying device) may include a plurality of devices arranged parallel to each other on the support frame 42 and capable of moving from an initial position ( Fig.13a ) The telescopic unit 52 is extended synchronously in two directions, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be stored in the shelves 1 arranged on both sides of the piece goods receiving device 7', or the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be taken out. The extension displacement or extension length of the transfer device 28' or the telescopic unit 52 relative to the piece goods receiving device 7', and therefore the length of the transfer device 28 or the telescopic unit protruding on the piece goods receiving device 7, is less than 1500 mm according to the embodiment shown.

[0163] The telescopic unit 52 has a base 53 and sliders 54 and 55 that can extend in or out horizontally in one direction (z direction) relative to the base 53. The telescopic unit 52 constitutes a telescopic arm. The first slider 54 is movably supported on the base 53 by a guide device 56, and the second slider 55 is movably supported on the first slider 54 by a guide device 57. The first slider 54 can be moved relative to the base 53 by means of a schematically shown drive device 58, for example, by means of a toothed belt and rack system. On the other hand, a chain and rack system can also be used. The annular traction mechanism (toothed belt or chain) is connected to (at Figure 8 The toothed belts for the two first slides 54 are preferably coupled to each other via a common drive shaft 59. A separate drive device 58 can also be used. Accordingly, the telescopic unit 52 comprises only one first slide 54 and one second slide 55. The telescopic unit 62, in particular the base 53, the first slide 54 and the second slide 55, has a length dimension of less than 1000 mm, for example 990 mm, according to the embodiment shown.

[0164] The second slide block 55 includes transfer mechanisms 64, 65 for transferring the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 between the storage channel 15 and the piece of goods receiving device 7. Different from the above embodiment, there is no inner transfer mechanism 66 here, but only outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65. The outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 are arranged in the opposite end regions of the second slide block 55, and each transfer mechanism 64, 65 (driving mechanism) is connected to a drive motor 67 and can be moved between the initial position and the operating position by the drive motor. In the initial position, the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 move away from the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can pass by the transfer mechanisms 64, 65, and in the operating position, the transfer mechanisms 64, 65 move into the conveying path for the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, so that the corresponding transfer mechanisms 64, 65 are engaged from behind on the pieces of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 in a form-fitting manner. It is also conceivable that the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65 are respectively arranged to be spaced apart from the ends (Stirnende) of the second slide 55 that are opposite to each other, so that the length of the second slide 55 is greater than the spacing between the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65. As a result, when moving from the piece of goods receiving device 7' to the intermediate position Z p ( Fig.13b ) or final storage location Z n+1 ( Fig.13e ) during the displacement movement, the pieces of cargo 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be guided not only by the external transfer mechanisms 64, 65, but also by the second slider 55.

[0165] Although in a preferred embodiment each second slide 55 comprises transfer mechanisms 64, 65 cooperating in pairs, it is also conceivable that only one second slide 55 is equipped with the transfer mechanisms 64, 65. The transfer device 28' may also have only one telescopic unit, but this is not shown in detail.

[0166] It has also proven to be advantageous if the telescopic units 52 are also supported on the support frame 42 so that they can be adjusted relative to one another and in the x direction by means of an adjustment drive (not shown). In this way, the spacing between the telescopic units 52 is variable and can be adjusted to the respective width dimensions of the piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2. On the other hand, the adjustment of the spacing between the telescopic units 52 can also be used only for orienting (centering) a piece of goods 6 when it is located on the piece goods receiving device 7'.

[0167] The drive motor 45 for driving and the drive motor 47 for regulating driving are connected to the control electronics 48 of the piece goods receiving device 7, which are connected to the control unit 18 so that the control unit receives driving instructions, storage and / or retrieval instructions or control signals.

[0168] If also Fig.12 As shown in , the receiving platform is formed by piece goods supports 43 extending in the z direction. If the spacing adjustment between the telescopic units 52 is provided, the piece goods supports 43 are also supported on the support frame 42 so as to be adjustable relative to each other and in the x direction.

[0169] If the piece goods supports each have a centering strip 72 extending in the z direction according to a possible embodiment, the spacing between the centering strips 72 is variable and can be adjusted to the respective width dimensions of the piece goods 6, 6-1, 6-2. In this way, alternatively to the above embodiment, when a piece of goods 6 is located on the piece goods receiving device 7', the piece of goods can be oriented (centered) by the centering strips 72.

[0170] Not shown in detail, a third piece support can additionally be provided between the piece supports 43 , which additionally supports the piece 6 , 6 - 1 , 6 - 2 from below when the piece is located on the piece receiving device 7 , as described above.

[0171] exist Figures 13a-13h The method flow for removing each piece of cargo 6-1 having a first length dimension 19 from at least one storage channel of a plurality of storage channels 15 is shown in FIG. 1 according to a sequential execution process. For the sake of clarity, only Fig.13a , 13f , 13g and the borderline indicated by a dotted line shows the storage channel 15. It is understood that the pieces of goods 6-2 having the second length dimension 20 can also be stored in the following manner. Of course, different length dimensions from the described case can also be used. The piece of goods 6 can have such a maximum length dimension that the piece of goods can "just still be accommodated" between the outer transfer mechanisms 64, 65.

[0172] These deposit operations are based on a storage order that is electronically prepared, for example, on an input device, such as a computer. The storage order is continuously transmitted to the control unit 18, which itself coordinates the control of the conveyor technology 4, 5, the piece receiving device 7' and the transfer device 28'.

[0173] The control unit 18 determines the storage channel 15 into which the piece goods 6-1 should be stored for a storage task list. If the storage task list includes more piece goods 6-1 than the storage channel 15 can accommodate, the control unit 15 determines a corresponding number of storage channels 15, in which the piece goods 6-1 are stored in sequence.

[0174] The piece goods 6-1 are provided on the preparation device 35. The piece goods receiving device 7' successively takes the piece goods 6-1 from the preparation device 35 in order to subsequently store the piece goods in the storage channel 15 determined by the control unit 18. Figure 2 , shown by way of example for the seventh shelf level from the bottom.

[0175] The piece receiving device 7' transfers the first piece 6-1 from the preparation device 35 to the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15, in which the first piece 6-1 is to be stored. As can be clearly seen, the piece receiving device 7' and the receiving platform 43 are dimensioned in width 22 such that a piece 6-1 having a first length dimension 19 can be accommodated thereon. This piece 6-1 can be accommodated between the outer transfer devices 64, 65.

[0176] Fig.13a The piece receiving device 7' is shown positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The first piece 6-1 is positioned against the outer transfer mechanism 64 arranged in the end region opposite to the transfer device 28' or the second slide 55 in the first adjustment direction (in the extension direction according to the arrow 68). The first piece 6-1 can also be positioned relative to the piece receiving device 7' by the centering stroke of the telescopic unit 52 and / or the centering stroke of the centering strip 72 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, so that the first piece 6-1 can be transported in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

[0177] If the receiving platform 43 includes a conveying device, the first piece of cargo 6-1 can be positioned on the piece of cargo receiving device 7' in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15 before the displacement movement into the storage channel 15, by moving the first piece of cargo 6-1 in the opposite direction to the storage direction through the conveying device and positioning it to rest on the transfer mechanism 64 of the transfer device 28' or the telescopic unit 52 moved to the operating position, where the transfer device 28' or the telescopic unit 52 is in the initial position.

[0178] like Fig.13b As shown, the outer transfer mechanism 64 arranged in the end area opposite to the transfer device 28' or the second slide 55 along the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68) is used to place the depth position Z n+1 The first piece of goods 6-1 on the storage channel 15 is shifted, in particular, translated to the middle position Z. p In the middle position Z p In the embodiment, the piece of cargo 6 - 1 is either completely in the storage channel 15 , or partially on the receiving platform 43 and partially in the storage channel 15 of the shelf 1 .

[0179] Thereafter, the transfer device 28' is moved back in the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to arrow 69), so that the (second) outer transfer mechanism 65 is positioned behind the side wall 70 of the piece of goods 6-1 facing the piece of goods receiving device 7', as shown in FIG. Fig.13c As shown.

[0180] Next, according to Fig.13c The (second) outer transfer mechanism 65, which is still in the retracted initial position relative to the piece of goods 6-1, moves into the Fig.13d In the operating position shown in , the outer transfer mechanism thus engages the side wall 70 from behind.

[0181] Next, the transfer device 28' is moved forward again in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the (second) outer transfer mechanism 65 moves the first piece of goods 6-2 in the storage channel 15 from the middle position Z p Move to the second depth position Z n+1 This is in Fig.13e Shown in.

[0182] If the first item 6 - 1 is now in the second depth position Z determined by the control unit 18 n+1 In the process, the transfer device 28' is moved back again along the second adjustment direction (the retraction direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 69), so that the transfer device occupies the initial position, see Fig.13f .

[0183] After this, the piece item receiving device 7' is moved again toward the preparation device 35, where a second piece item 6-1 having the first length dimension 19 may already be provided. The piece item receiving device 7' now transfers the second piece item 6-1 from the preparation device 35 to the receiving platform 43 and then moves in the x direction to the determined storage channel 15, in which the first piece item 6-1 has already been stored.

[0184] Figure 13g The piece receiving device 7' is shown positioned relative to the determined storage channel 15. The second piece 6-1 is positioned against the outer transfer mechanism 64 arranged in the opposite end region of the transfer device 28' or the second slide 55 in the second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transfer device according to arrow 69). Before the displacement movement, the second piece 6-1 can be oriented and / or positioned again, as described above for the first piece 6-1.

[0185] Next, the transfer device 28' is moved in the first adjustment direction (the extension direction of the transfer device according to the arrow 68), so that the outer transfer mechanism 64 moves the second piece of goods 6-1 from the piece of goods receiving device 7' or the receiving platform 43 into the storage channel 15 to the first depth position Z n ,See Fig.13h The second piece 6-1 is moved in the depth direction of the storage channel 15 to such an extent that the side wall 70 extends substantially flush with the end edge or the front longitudinal side 8 of the storage channel 15. The expression "substantially flush" means that the piece 6-1 can be offset with its side wall 70 relative to the end edge in the direction of the storage channel 15 to such an extent that the offset distance is less than 80 mm, for example 20 mm.

[0186] like Fig.13h As shown in FIG. 1 , the first piece of goods 6 - 1 and the second piece of goods 6 - 1 are placed at a depth position Z at a distance from each other in the storage channel 15. n , Z n+1 At this point, each individual piece of cargo 6-1 can be operated in sequence during the removal process. Fig.10a and 10b In the description.

[0187] If the second piece of merchandise 6 - 1 is located in the storage channel 15 , the transfer device 28 ′, in particular the telescopic unit 52 , which has been extended into the storage channel 15 , is moved back to the initial position.

[0188] Finally, it should be pointed out that the piece goods receiving device can also be formed by a shelf transporter, which includes a vertical column, a lower travel mechanism fixed to the column foot, and an upper travel mechanism fixed to the column head. The lower travel mechanism is guided on the lower guide rail, and the upper travel mechanism is guided on the upper guide rail. In this case, the transfer device 28 is installed on the lifting frame and supported on the vertical column in a height-adjustable manner along the y direction through a lifting drive device so that the storage channels 15 in all shelf layers can be operated. Therefore, the piece goods receiving device can move both in the x direction and in the y direction. Such a shelf transporter is recorded in 2 419 365 B1, for example.

[0189] The various embodiments show possible implementation plans of the warehouse system and the storage method. It should be pointed out here that the present invention is not limited to the specifically shown embodiments themselves, but the various implementation plans can also be combined in various different ways. Based on the teachings for technical processing given by the present invention, these variant solutions can be mastered by those skilled in the art.

[0190] Furthermore, individual features or combinations of features from the various exemplary embodiments shown and described constitute independent, inventive solutions or solutions according to the invention per se.

[0191] Especially in each Figure 1 to 1 The embodiment shown in FIG. 3 forms the subject of an independent solution according to the invention.

[0192] Finally, for the sake of compliance it should be pointed out that the warehouse system or its components are sometimes not shown to scale and / or are shown enlarged and / or reduced in order to provide a better understanding of its construction.

[0193] Reference numerals list

[0194] 1 Shelf

[0195] 2 piece handling units

[0196] 3 Shelf Aisles

[0197] 4. Transmission technology equipment

[0198] 5. Transmission technology equipment

[0199] 6 items

[0200] 7 pieces of cargo receiving device

[0201] 8 Front longitudinal profile

[0202] 9 Rear longitudinal side

[0203] 10 Front shelf column

[0204] 11 Rear shelf column

[0205] 12 Front longitudinal beam

[0206] 13 Rear longitudinal beam

[0207] 14 Beam

[0208] 15 Storage Channel

[0209] 16 Storage Depth

[0210] 17 Storage width

[0211] 18 Control Unit

[0212] 19 First length dimension

[0213] 20 Second length dimension

[0214] 22 Width

[0215] 27 driving layer

[0216] 28 Transfer device

[0217] 29 Piece cargo lift

[0218] 30 Buffer device

[0219] 31 Lifting drive device

[0220] 32a, 32b Transfer platform

[0221] 33 Drive motor

[0222] 34 Conveyor drive

[0223] 35 Preparation device

[0224] 36 Preparation device

[0225] 37 Conveyor drive

[0226] 38 Conveyor drive

[0227] 39 piece handling units

[0228] 40 piece cargo handling unit

[0229] 41 Preparation device

[0230] 42 Support frame

[0231] 43 Acceptance Platform

[0232] 44 Rotating Wheel

[0233] 45 Drive motor (travel drive device)

[0234] 46 Guide device

[0235] 47 Drive motor (transfer device)

[0236] 48 Control electronics

[0237] 49 Sensors

[0238] 50 Sensors

[0239] 51 Busbar arrangement system

[0240] 52 telescopic units

[0241] 53 Base

[0242] 54 First Slider

[0243] 55 Second Slider

[0244] 56 Guidance System

[0245] 57 Guidance System

[0246] 58 Drive device

[0247] 59 Drive shaft

[0248] 60 First drive belt

[0249] 61 First Roller

[0250] 62 Second drive belt

[0251] 63 Second roller

[0252] 64 External transfer agency

[0253] 65 External transfer agency

[0254] 66 Internal transfer mechanism

[0255] 67 Drive motor

[0256] 68 Extending direction

[0257] 69 Retraction direction

[0258] 70 Sidewall

[0259] 71 Sidewall

[0260] 72 centering strip

Claims

1. A method for storing piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in a storage channel (15) of a shelf (1), the shelf having a plurality of storage channels (15), in which the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are transferred to the storage channels (15) by a piece goods receiving device (7) that can move along the shelf (1) in a first direction (x) relative to the storage channels (15) and by a transfer device (28) that can extend into the storage channels (15) in a second direction (z) relative to the piece goods receiving device (7). ), the piece goods receiving device (7) is constructed as a single-layer shelf operating machine and has a supporting frame (42) and a receiving platform (43), the transfer device (28) is supported on the supporting frame (42), the receiving platform (43) is configured to transfer a single piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) or to transfer at least one piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20), the transfer device (28) has a longitudinal side arranged parallel to the receiving platform (43) and capable of A synchronously extended telescopic unit (52), the telescopic unit respectively comprising a base (53), a first slide (54) adjustable relative to the base (53) and a second slide (55) adjustable relative to the first slide (54), the second slide (55) being provided with outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) in its mutually opposite end regions and an inner transfer mechanism (66) centrally arranged between the outer transfer mechanisms, one of the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) being defined as a rear outer transfer mechanism and one of the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) being defined as a front outer transfer mechanism, the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) and the inner transfer mechanism (66) being respectively adjustable by a drive motor (67) between an initial position retracted relative to the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) and an operating position for gripping the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2), and being able to be adjusted by the outer transfer mechanism or the inner transfer mechanism between successive depth positions (Z) in at least one of the storage channels (15) in a storage channel. n …Z n+2 ) are spaced apart from each other, and the piece goods receiving device (7) can accommodate only one piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) between the rear outer transfer mechanism and the front outer transfer mechanism, or can accommodate at least one piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) between the rear outer transfer mechanism and the inner transfer mechanism (66) or between the front outer transfer mechanism and the inner transfer mechanism (66), in, Implement the following steps: Transferring a piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) or at least one piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) to a piece of goods receiving device (7), The piece goods receiving device (7) is positioned in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) and in which the piece goods receiving device (7) is to be located at least in a first depth position (Z n ) deposits a piece of goods (6-1, 6-2), and at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should be deposited in one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2); The piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) moves toward the storage channel (15) through the transfer device (28) and is shifted from the first external or internal transfer mechanism to the middle position (Z p ), The transfer device (28) is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7) so that the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are moved from the middle position (Z p ) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ) is positioned behind the side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) facing the piece goods receiving device (7), The second external or internal transfer mechanism moves the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

2. The method according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The following steps are involved: Transferring a first piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) to the piece of goods receiving device (7); The piece goods receiving device (7) is positioned in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) and in which the piece goods receiving device (7) is to be located at least in a first depth position (Z n ) stores a piece of cargo (6-1) having a first length (19), and at a second depth position (Z) behind the first depth position n+1 ) should store a piece of cargo (6-1) with a first length (19), The piece of goods (6-1) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-1) moves toward the storage channel (15) through the transfer device (28) and is shifted to the middle position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) behind the shifting direction. p ), The transfer device (28) is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7) so that the inner transfer mechanism (66) is positioned behind the side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-1) facing the piece goods receiving device (7), The inner transfer mechanism (66) moves the piece of cargo (6-1) in the storage channel (15) from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

3. The method according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The following steps are involved: Transferring a second piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) to the piece of goods receiving device (7); Positioning a piece-goods receiving device (7) in front of a defined storage channel (15) in which a first piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) has been stored at a second depth position (Z n+1 ) The second piece of cargo (6-1) is shifted from the piece of cargo receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15) to a first depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) behind the piece of cargo receiving device (7) in the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15) in the shift direction. n ).

4. The method according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The following steps are involved: Transferring a first piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) to the piece of goods receiving device (7); The piece goods receiving device (7) is positioned in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) and in which at least a first depth position (Z n ) should store a piece of goods (6-2) with a second length (20), and at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should store a piece of goods (6-2) with a second length (20), and at the third depth position (Z n+2 ) should store a piece of cargo (6-2) with a second length (20), The piece of goods (6-2) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-2) is shifted to the intermediate position (Z) by the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15) in case a by the inner transfer mechanism (66) or in case b by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) behind in the shifting direction. p ), The transfer device (28) is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7) so that the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) behind the second adjustment direction (69) in case a or the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) or the inner transfer mechanism (66) behind the second adjustment direction (69) in case b is positioned behind the side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-2) facing the piece goods receiving device (7), By the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15), the piece of goods (6-2) in the storage channel (15) is moved from the middle position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) in front of the first adjustment direction (68) in case a or by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) or the inner transfer mechanism (66) in front of the first adjustment direction (68) in case b. p ) and then shift to the third depth position (Z n+2 ).

5. The method according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The steps for case a are as follows: Transferring a second piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) to the piece of goods receiving device (7); The piece receiving device (7) is positioned in front of a defined storage channel (15) in which a first piece (6-2) having a second length (20) has been stored at a third depth position (Z n+2 ) The second piece of cargo (6-2) is shifted from the piece of cargo receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15) to a second depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) at the rear or the inner transfer mechanism (66) in the shifting direction through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15). n+1 );Then Transferring a third piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) to the piece of goods receiving device (7); The piece receiving device (7) is positioned in front of a defined storage channel (15) in which a first piece (6-2) having a second length (20) has been stored at a third depth position (Z n+2 ), and the second piece (6-2) having the second length (20) has been stored in the second depth position (Z n+1 ); The third piece of cargo (6-2) is shifted from the piece of cargo receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15) to a first depth position (Z) by the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) at the rear or the inner transfer mechanism (66) in the shifting direction through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15). n ).

6. A warehouse system, the warehouse system comprising: at least one shelf (1), the shelf having a plurality of storage channels (15); at least one piece goods receiving device (7) capable of moving along the shelf (1) in a first direction (x) and a transfer device (28) capable of extending into the storage channel (15) relative to the piece goods receiving device (7) in a second direction (z); and a control unit (18) for the piece goods receiving device (7) and the transfer device (28), the piece goods receiving device (7) being configured as a single-layer shelf manipulator and the piece goods receiving device having a supporting frame (42) and a receiving platform (43), the transfer device (28) being supported on the supporting frame (42), the receiving platform (43) being configured to transfer a single piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) or to transfer at least one piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20), the transfer device (28) having a telescopic unit (5-1) arranged parallel to the longitudinal side of the receiving platform (43) and capable of being extended synchronously 2), the telescopic unit comprises a base (53), a first slide block (54) adjustable relative to the base (53) and a second slide block (55) adjustable relative to the first slide block (54), the second slide block (55) being provided with outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) in its mutually opposite end regions and an inner transfer mechanism (66) centrally arranged between the outer transfer mechanisms, one of the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) being defined as a rear outer transfer mechanism and one of the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65) being defined as a front outer transfer mechanism, the outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) and the inner transfer mechanism (66) being respectively adjustable by a drive motor (67) between an initial position retracted relative to the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) and an operating position for gripping the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2), and the outer transfer mechanism or the inner transfer mechanism being able to adjust the position between the depth positions (Z) of the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) in succession in at least one of the storage channels (15) by means of the outer transfer mechanism or the inner transfer mechanism. n …Z n+2 ) are used to store the pieces of cargo (6-1, 6-2) at intervals from each other, the piece of cargo receiving device (7) can accommodate only one piece of cargo (6-1) having a first length (19) between the rear outer transfer mechanism and the front outer transfer mechanism, or can accommodate at least one piece of cargo (6-2) having a second length (20) between the rear outer transfer mechanism and the inner transfer mechanism (66) or between the front outer transfer mechanism and the inner transfer mechanism (66), and in, The control unit (18) is configured to control the piece goods receiving device (7) and the transfer device (28) in such a way as to perform the following method steps: Transferring a piece of goods (6-1) having a first length (19) or at least one piece of goods (6-2) having a second length (20) to a piece of goods receiving device (7), Positioning the piece goods receiving device (7) in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) in which at least a first depth position (Z n ) deposits a piece of goods (6-1, 6-2), and at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should be deposited in one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2); The piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7) to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) moves toward the storage channel (15) through the transfer device (28) and is shifted from the first external or internal transfer mechanism to the middle position (Z p ), The transfer device (28) is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7) so that the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are shifted from the intermediate position (Zp) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ) is positioned behind the side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) facing the piece goods receiving device (7), The second external or internal transfer mechanism moves the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28) toward the storage channel (15). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

7. The warehouse system according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The warehouse system also includes: A first shelf (1) having storage channels (15) arranged side by side in a stack of shelf layers (RE); A second rack (1) having storage channels (15) arranged side by side in a stack of rack layers (RE); a shelf channel (3), the shelf channel extending along a first direction (x) between the first shelf (1) and the second shelf (1), A plurality of piece goods receiving devices (7), each piece goods receiving device (7) having a transfer device (28) that can extend relative to the piece goods receiving device (7) along a second direction (z) into a storage channel (15), and a control unit (18) controls the piece goods receiving device (7) and the transfer device (28) so as to store the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) at intervals from each other in the storage channel (15) at successive depth positions (Z n ...Z n+2 ) A load handling unit (2; 39; 40), the load handling unit having at least one piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) and a buffer device (30a, 30b), the piece goods lifting device having a transfer platform (32a, 32b) that can be raised and lowered for storing and / or taking out the piece goods (6-1, 6-2), and the buffer device having a preparation device (35, 36) for temporarily caching the piece goods (6-1, 6-2); A guide rail (12) is arranged between a first shelf (1) and a second shelf (1) in at least some shelf levels (RE) in such a way that a piece goods receiving device (7) can be moved close to a storage channel (15) and a preparation device (35, 36) in order to transfer piece goods (6-1, 6-2) between the storage channel (15) and the preparation device (35, 36), The conveying technology equipment (4, 5) connected to the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) is used to transport the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) to the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) and to transport the piece goods away from the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b).

8. A method for storing piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in a storage channel (15) of a shelf (1), wherein the shelf has a plurality of storage channels (15), in which the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are transported to the storage channel (15) by a piece goods receiving device (7') that can move between the shelves (1) in a first direction (x) relative to the storage channels (15) and by a transfer device (28') that can extend into the storage channels (15) in a second direction (z) relative to the piece goods receiving device (7'), the piece goods receiving device (7') being configured as a single-layer shelf manipulator, the shelf (1) being arranged on both sides of the piece goods receiving device (7'), the transfer device (28') comprising mutually parallel pieces arranged on a support frame (42) and capable of being moved from an initial position A telescopic unit (52) is provided which is synchronously extended in two directions so as to store the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in the shelves (1) arranged on both sides of the piece goods receiving device (7), the telescopic unit (52) respectively having a base (53) and only two slide blocks (54, 55) which can be extended horizontally in a second direction (z) relative to the base (53), the second slide block (55) is respectively equipped with at least one outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) only in the end areas opposite to each other, each outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) is respectively connected to a drive motor (67) and can be adjusted between an initial position and an operating position by the drive motor, and the outer transfer mechanism is used to transfer the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in at least one storage channel among the storage channels (15) at successive depth positions (Z) in a storage channel. n …Z n+2 ) are used to store the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) at intervals from each other, and the piece of goods receiving device (7') can accommodate one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) between the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65), in, Implement the following steps: A piece of cargo (6-1, 6-2) is transferred to the piece of cargo receiving device (7'), Positioning the piece goods receiving device (7') in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) in which at least a first depth position (Z n ) deposits a piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) and deposits it at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should be deposited in one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2); The piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7') to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) moves toward the storage channel (15) through the transfer device (28') and is shifted to the middle position (Z) by a pair of external transfer mechanisms (64, 65). p ), The transfer device (28') is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7') so that the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are moved from the intermediate position (Z p ) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) facing the piece goods receiving device (7'), The other external transfer mechanism (64, 65) moves the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28') toward the storage channel (15). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

9. The method according to claim 8, It is characterized in that Before the pieces of goods are moved from the piece-goods receiving device (7') into the storage channel (15), the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) are oriented on the piece-goods receiving device (7') in a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel (15).

10. The method according to claim 8, It is characterized in that Before the pieces of goods are moved from the piece-goods receiving device (7') into the storage channel (15), the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) are positioned on the piece-goods receiving device (7') in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel (15).

11. A warehouse system, the warehouse system comprising: a shelf (1), the shelf having a plurality of storage channels (15); at least one piece goods receiving device (7') capable of moving in a first direction (x) between the shelves (1) and a transfer device (28') capable of extending into the storage channel (15) along a second direction (z) relative to the piece goods receiving device (7'); and a control unit (18) for the piece goods receiving device (7') and the transfer device (28'), the piece goods receiving device (7') being configured as a single-layer shelf manipulator, the shelf (1) being arranged on both sides of the piece goods receiving device (7'), the transfer device (28') comprising two mutually parallel arranged on a support frame (42) and capable of extending synchronously from an initial position to two directions. A telescopic unit (52) is provided for storing piece goods (6-1, 6-2) in a shelf (1) arranged on both sides of a piece goods receiving device (7), wherein the telescopic unit (52) comprises a base (53) and only two slide blocks (54, 55) which can be extended horizontally in a second direction (z) relative to the base (53), and the second slide block (55) is equipped with an outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) only in the end regions opposite to each other, each outer transfer mechanism (64, 65) is connected to a drive motor (67) and can be adjusted between an initial position and an operating position by the drive motor, and the outer transfer mechanism is used to adjust the depth position (Z) of the storage channel (15) in succession in at least one storage channel. n …Z n+1 ), the piece goods receiving device (7') can accommodate one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) between the outer transfer mechanisms (64, 65), and the control unit (18) is configured to control the piece goods receiving device (7') and the transfer device (28') in such a way as to perform the following method steps: A piece of cargo (6-1, 6-2) is transferred to the piece of cargo receiving device (7'), Positioning the piece goods receiving device (7') in front of a storage channel (15) determined by a control unit (18) in which the piece goods receiving device (7') is to be located at least in a first depth position (Z n ) deposits a piece of goods (6-1, 6-2), and at the second depth position (Z n+1 ) should be deposited in one piece of goods (6-1, 6-2); The piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) is pre-shifted from the piece of goods receiving device (7') to the storage channel (15), so that the piece of goods (6-1, 6-2) moves toward the storage channel (15) through the transfer device (28') and is shifted to the middle position (Z) by a pair of external transfer mechanisms (64, 65). p ), The transfer device (28') is moved back toward the piece goods receiving device (7') so that the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) are moved from the intermediate position (Z p ) to the second depth position (Z n+1 ) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) facing the piece goods receiving device (7'), The other external transfer mechanism (64, 65) moves the pieces of goods (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the middle position (Z) to the storage channel (15) through the movement of the transfer device (28') toward the storage channel (15). p ) and then shift to the second depth position (Z n+1 ).

12. The warehouse system according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The warehouse system also includes: A plurality of piece goods receiving devices (7'), each piece goods receiving device (7') having a transfer device (28) that can extend relative to the piece goods receiving device (7') along a second direction (z) into a storage channel (15), and a control unit (18) controls the piece goods receiving device (7') and the transfer device (28) so as to store the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) at intervals from each other in the storage channel (15) at successive depth positions (Z n ...Z n+2 ) A load handling unit (2; 39; 40), the load handling unit having at least one piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) and a buffer device (30a, 30b), the piece goods lifting device having a transfer platform (32a, 32b) that can be raised and lowered for storing and / or taking out the piece goods (6-1, 6-2), and the buffer device having a preparation device (35, 36) for temporarily caching the piece goods (6-1, 6-2); Guide rails (12) are arranged between a first shelf of the shelf (1) and a second shelf of the shelf (1) in at least some of the shelf levels (RE) in such a way that the piece goods receiving device (7') can be moved close to the storage channel (15) and the preparation device (35, 36) in order to transfer the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) between the storage channel (15) and the preparation device (35, 36), The conveying technology equipment (4, 5) connected to the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) is used to transport the piece goods (6-1, 6-2) to the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b) and to transport the piece goods away from the piece goods lifting device (29a, 29b).

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