Storage layout structure

Abstract

This invention relates to a storage arrangement structure having a shelf-receiving space (5) and a moving space (4), wherein the shelf-receiving space (5) has at least one movable shelf (6), and wherein the moving space (4) includes a moving device (7) that interacts with at least one shelf (6), wherein the moving space (4) is arranged above the shelf-receiving space (5) in the direction of gravity. It is desirable to achieve safe and flexible transport of shelves. For this purpose, the moving device (7) is configured to releasably engage with at least one shelf (6).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage arrangement structure having a shelf-accommodating space and a moving space, wherein the shelf-accommodating space has at least one movable shelf, and wherein the moving space includes a moving device that interacts with at least one shelf, and wherein the moving space is arranged above the shelf-accommodating space along the direction of gravity. Background Technology

[0002] DE 10 2016 010 288 A1 and DE 10 2018 105778 B4 describe a storage arrangement structure in which shelves are moved by transport vehicles, which travel on the floor and thus lift the shelves from below.

[0003] DE 10 2006 025 876 ​​A1 describes a container for a storage system with a load-bearing capacity, wherein the load-bearing device of the container is implemented by a plurality of shelves interconnected via at least one drive system, each shelf having a plurality of stacked storage bottoms arranged horizontally around the perimeter. Here, the arrangement structure is shelves that are interconnected in a circumferential manner.

[0004] To relocate the shelves in the aforementioned arrangement, they must be moved by a transport vehicle, which must reach beneath the shelves to lift them. This requires complex programming, control, and positioning of the transport vehicle to ensure it occupies the appropriate position for raising the shelves without them tipping over. Furthermore, the floor must always be free of items, as a transport vehicle carrying shelves might tilt when passing over such items, potentially causing the shelves to fall. Not only are the items problematic, but also media such as oil, water, and coolant. If the transport vehicle is exposed to such media, the traction between the vehicle's drive mechanism and the floor is reduced, making safe transport of the shelves impossible.

[0005] Although the wraparound shelving solution described in DE 10 2006 025 876 ​​A1 bypasses the problem of transport vehicles, the items must be manually stored in the fixedly installed wraparound shelving, which is time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to achieve safe and flexible transportation of shelves.

[0007] This objective is achieved through the storage layout structure described below.

[0008] The storage arrangement structure of the type mentioned at the beginning is characterized by a movable device that can be releasably engaged with at least one shelf. Thus, the movable device, arranged in a moving space above the shelf-accommodating space, can interact with the shelf, wherein this interaction takes place within both the shelf-accommodating space and the moving space. The interaction includes accommodating, moving, and lowering the shelf via the movable device. This has the advantage that dirt or debris on the ground (e.g., items or liquids falling from the shelf, such as oil or water) is driven over, so that such dirt does not affect the transport or movement of the shelf. Furthermore, the interaction between the movable device and the shelf, for example in the upper region of the shelf, makes it impossible for the shelf to tip over.

[0009] In one embodiment, the shelf-receiving space is equipped with a shelf through an opening, wherein the shelf is transferred to a transfer position, for example, within the shelf-receiving space, such that a moving device transfers the shelf from the transfer position into the shelf-receiving space. Furthermore, the shelf can be removed from the shelf-receiving space via the transfer position. In this embodiment, the shelf can thus be equipped outside the shelf-receiving space so that it can be subsequently transferred into the shelf-receiving space.

[0010] In another embodiment, the moving device moves shelves within the accommodating space, wherein the shelves can be arranged according to a preset category. Here, the moving device moves individual shelves one by one, thereby repeatedly categorizing the shelves. This categorization is performed, for example, by a so-called sliding puzzle principle (also known as a sliding storage principle), wherein this principle corresponds to the maximum number of shelves in the shelf accommodating space with maximum capacity minus one or more shelves. In this embodiment, this means keeping one or more shelf positions vacant. To categorize the shelves, shelves adjacent to vacant shelf positions are moved into those vacant shelf positions. This creates new vacant shelf positions, where other shelves can be moved, for example. This achieves categorization with the maximum possible space utilization of the shelf accommodating space.

[0011] In another alternative embodiment, all shelf positions in the shelf-accommodating space are occupied by shelves, thereby achieving the maximum fill level of the shelf-accommodating space.

[0012] By allowing the moving device to be detachably attached to the shelf, the moving device can engage with the shelf to move it. Once the movement of the shelf via the moving device is complete, the moving device detaches from the shelf, allowing it to move freely and interact with, for example, other shelves. Thus, the moving device can interact with different shelves, achieving a high degree of flexibility.

[0013] Preferably, the moving device has a forced-guided lifting unit that can move along two moving axes arranged at an angle to each other, preferably substantially right-angled, wherein the lifting unit can move perpendicular to the two moving axes. With this arrangement, the lifting unit can move at each shelf position within the shelf-accommodating space. Forced guidance ensures that the position of the lifting unit is known at all times. Furthermore, the lifting unit is guided and therefore can move without slipping. Here, forced guidance may, for example, have a positioning unit. The angles of the moving axes can be adapted to the contours of the shelf-accommodating space. In, for example, a rectangular accommodating space, the moving axes are arranged at right angles to each other. Here, "at right angles" substantially corresponds to a 90° angle.

[0014] A lifting unit that can move perpendicular to two moving axes allows for the lifting of at least one shelf along a lifting direction, wherein the lifting direction is preferably arranged opposite to the direction of gravity. To lower the shelf, the lifting unit moves the shelf downward along the direction of gravity.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lifting stroke of the lifting unit can be limited to a predetermined length, allowing the lifting unit to be designed to be correspondingly larger or smaller. This allows for a lighter lifting device, thereby keeping costs lower.

[0016] Preferably, at least one shelf has a receiving geometry that can detachably interact with the lifting geometry of the lifting unit of the moving device. To move the shelf, the receiving geometry and the lifting geometry of the lifting unit are engaged. Through this engagement, the moving device interacts with the shelf. Here, engagement is achieved by the movement of the moving device, and particularly by the movement of the lifting geometry of the lifting unit. This arrangement keeps costs low because additional actuators are eliminated.

[0017] In one embodiment, the receiving geometry and the lifting geometry interact with each other through a temporary form fit, force fit, or friction fit. This means that the form fit, force fit, or friction fit can be established and disengaged. For this purpose, the form fit with the receiving geometry of the shelf is achieved by the movement of a moving device, particularly the movement of the lifting geometry of the lifting unit. Once the form fit is established, the shelf can be moved. The form fit can also be disengaged again by the movement of the moving device, particularly the movement of the lifting geometry of the lifting unit. The form fit allows for the safe transport of the shelf because it prevents relative displacement between the receiving geometry and the lifting geometry.

[0018] Preferably, the lifting geometry can be moved below and / or to below the receiving geometry along the direction of gravity. By lifting the lifting geometry against the direction of gravity, the shelf is lifted via the receiving geometry in which it is mounted. This keeps the layout simple, which in turn keeps costs low.

[0019] Preferably, the lifting geometry has a searching geometry, and the receiving geometry has a discovering geometry. Through the searching and discovering geometry, the lifting geometry is precisely positioned relative to the receiving geometry. Thus, on the one hand, the shelf can be placed at a defined location, and on the other hand, the shelf can be lifted and moved at a defined receiving point of the receiving geometry via this arrangement. This achieves safe transport and safe movement of the shelf.

[0020] In one embodiment, the discovery geometry housing the discovery geometry is constructed as a funnel-shaped arrangement, into which the search geometry can be incorporated. For this purpose, the search geometry is constructed, for example, as a core with a pointed tip. This allows for the simple incorporation of the search geometry into the discovery geometry.

[0021] Preferably, the receiving geometry has a first stop geometry arranged outward from the shelf, which is releasably engaged with a second stop geometry of the receiving geometry of an adjacent shelf in the stop position. The stop position of the shelf describes a location where the stop geometry of the first shelf engages with the stop geometry of the second shelf. In this stop position, the stop geometry is in a releasable engagement. For example, this engagement can be released by lifting the shelf by a lifting unit. In the stop position, the shelves are mutually stable, thereby preventing accidental tilting or falling of the individual shelves.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first stop geometry has a protrusion that engages with a recess in the second stop geometry in the stopped position. For this purpose, the stop geometry is externally positioned at the corresponding receiving geometry. The protrusion and recess of the corresponding stop geometry are simple, easy-to-manufacture, and cost-effective features.

[0023] In another embodiment, the releasable engagement of the first and second stop geometries is achieved through a dovetail-shaped connection. This provides a stable connection between adjacent shelves in multiple spatial directions in the stopped position.

[0024] Preferably, at least one boundary of the shelving space has at least one retaining geometry that interacts with the stopping geometry of at least one shelf. The boundary of the shelving space can be constructed, for example, a wall, railing, door, etc. The shelving space is arranged within this boundary. At least one retaining geometry is arranged on the side of the boundary pointing in the direction of the shelving space, and this retaining geometry temporarily interacts with the stopping geometry of at least one shelf. Here, the retaining geometry is adapted to the stopping geometry. Thus, at least one shelf is stopped with respect to the boundary of the shelving space to prevent it from falling over or moving. This arrangement prevents undesirable movement of the shelf. Furthermore, the position of the shelf is defined by this arrangement. This simplifies the arrangement and handling of the shelves. By stopping the shelf at the retaining geometry of the boundary by the stopping geometry, displacement of the shelf is also prevented and thus hinders the movement of other shelves by the moving equipment.

[0025] Preferably, the stop geometry of the first shelf in the lifted position, where the shelf is lifted by the lifting unit, is movable past the stop geometry and / or receiving geometry of the second shelf in the stop position. The second shelf is in the aforementioned stop position, while the first shelf is lifted by the lifting unit and is therefore in the lifted position.

[0026] In one embodiment, the vertical members of the shelf have recesses below the accommodating geometry and / or the stopping geometry, wherein the recesses extend from the direction of the corresponding adjacent vertical member and / or along the middle of the shelf.

[0027] In another embodiment, the lifting position of the first shelf is determined by a limited lifting height. Thus, the recesses described, for example, at the shelf or its stop geometry and / or receiving geometry, can be restricted along the direction of gravity. With this arrangement, the first shelf, positioned in the lifting position, can move past the second shelf without obstructing the movement of the first shelf by portions of the stop geometry / receiving geometry of the second shelf.

[0028] Preferably, at least one shelf has a rectangular profile with length and width directions, wherein a vertical bar is provided in each corner region, and a receiving geometry is arranged at at least one vertical bar in the upper region along the direction of gravity of the at least one vertical bar. The length and width directions extend perpendicularly to the extension direction of the vertical bar, respectively. Here, the length and width directions are arranged perpendicular to each other. By arranging the receiving geometry in the upper region of the vertical bar, a lifting device or lifting geometry can interact with the receiving geometry. Because the receiving geometry is arranged in the upper region, the shelf is prevented from falling over in the lifted position.

[0029] For example, shelf bases are arranged at the vertical posts, and these shelf bases are spaced apart from each other along the direction of gravity. Storage items can be placed on these shelf bases, wherein the storage items can be removed from the shelf bases and placed on them.

[0030] Preferably, the receiving geometry extends along its length and / or width towards one of the adjacent uprights, preferably along both length and width, and particularly preferably along the middle of the shelf. With this arrangement, a portion of the receiving geometry protrudes, particularly towards the interior of the shelf, along its length and / or width. This allows the lifting geometry to engage within the receiving geometry. Here, the receiving geometry points along at least one of the adjacent uprights. Furthermore, this arrangement allows access from below via the lifting geometry to the protrusion. This simple geometry is cost-effective.

[0031] Preferably, a portion of the lifting geometry overlaps with a portion of the receiving geometry of at least one shelf in the lifted position. With this arrangement, once the moving device, particularly the lifting unit, and the lifting geometry reach their respective positions relative to the shelf, the lifting geometry can interact with the receiving geometry. This overlap also avoids the use of additional actuators, servo motors, or other control units, thus enabling this arrangement to be implemented with minimal overhead.

[0032] Preferably, the lifting geometry is movable between two adjacent uprights of at least one shelf. With this arrangement, the lifting geometry is positioned below the receiving geometry of the shelf in the stop position. This avoids the descent of the lifting geometry during the transfer of the shelf from the stop position to the lifting position, since the lifting geometry is already positioned between the uprights and below the receiving geometry and thus properly positioned. Consequently, the time required to transfer the shelf from the stop position to the lifting position can be reduced, and vice versa.

[0033] Preferably, the floor of the shelving space has at least one stop for at least one shelf. This stop prevents the shelf from unintentionally moving out of its stopped position. This prevents the shelf from falling over or moving, thereby improving the safety of the shelving space or storage arrangement structure.

[0034] In one embodiment, the stop device has an arrangement that prevents the shelf from shifting or moving perpendicular to the direction of gravity. The shelf can be inserted into and removed from the stop device via a lifting unit, opposite to the direction of gravity.

[0035] Preferably, the lifting unit can move along a linear axis. The lifting unit can move in a defined manner via, for example, a linear axis that also has a measuring device. Furthermore, this enables the rapid and simple design of the lifting unit's movement. Consequently, development and manufacturing costs remain low.

[0036] Preferably, the storage layout is movable. This allows the storage layout to be used in different locations and environments, thus achieving a high degree of flexibility in the storage layout.

[0037] In one embodiment, the storage arrangement structure can be, for example, arranged within a container, allowing the container or shelves to be unloaded at the target point in a corresponding order, wherein the unloading order may differ from the loading order. Here, the shelves are moved and re-sorted accordingly during transport using a moving device. This reduces retrieval time.

[0038] In another embodiment, the storage arrangement can be located in a vehicle, particularly a delivery vehicle. Shelves containing stored or transported items can then be stored in the delivery vehicle before the journey begins. A moving device can transfer the shelves from a handover position (whereby the shelves can be introduced into and removed from the shelf-accommodating space) to a defined shelf location within the shelf-accommodating space. This categorization of shelves during the delivery vehicle's journey to its destination allows the driver to directly access the stored items, transported items, or packages (e.g., parcels) to be delivered. This eliminates the time-consuming process of searching for the stored items to be delivered.

[0039] During the journey to the next destination, the shelves are arranged in such a way that the corresponding packages can be retrieved from the shelves. For this purpose, the storage arrangement is located within the transport space of the delivery vehicle.

[0040] Within the transport space, there exists an operating space that allows access to one or more shelf locations within the shelf-holding space. For delivery, the mobile device places the corresponding shelves in these locations, allowing the driver to retrieve the package from them. This eliminates the need for the driver to spend time searching for the stored items.

[0041] In another embodiment, a manual storage location system is present in the vehicle's transport space next to the storage arrangement structure. Large items or other transported goods can be stored in this manual storage location system. This allows for more flexible use of the delivery vehicle. To remove shelves from the delivery vehicle, for example, upon returning to the transport center at the end of the journey, the shelves are moved within the shelf-receiving space to a handover location by a moving device, wherein the shelves can be manually removed from the shelf-receiving space from this removal location by the driver or other means. This allows for rapid removal of shelves from the delivery vehicle.

[0042] In another embodiment, the shelf has casters, allowing it to roll. This enables the shelf to be moved outside its storage space, for example, by manual movement. This provides greater flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The present invention will now be described with reference to preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings. Wherein:

[0044] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a vehicle with a storage arrangement structure is shown.

[0045] Figure 2 The arrangement of the shelves is shown.

[0046] Figure 3 A schematic top view of the shelf is shown.

[0047] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the mobile device is shown.

[0048] Figure 5 A schematic side view of the lifting unit is shown.

[0049] Figure 6 The positioning of the lifting unit and lifting geometry relative to the moving shelf is shown.

[0050] Figures 7A-7D The process of storing and retrieving the shelves in the delivery vehicle is shown.

[0051] Figures 8A-8D The schematic diagram illustrates the process of a sliding memory system.

[0052] Figure 9 A top view of a delivery vehicle with a storage layout is shown.

[0053] Figure 10 Another implementation of the storage layout structure in a delivery vehicle is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0054] Figure 1A vehicle 1 with a driver's cab 2 and a transport space 3 is shown. A shelf-receiving space 5 and a moving space 4 are arranged in the transport space 3. Multiple shelves 6 are arranged in the shelf-receiving space 5. A moving device 7 with a lifting unit 8 is provided in the moving space 4. Furthermore, the transport space 3 has a manual storage location system 9. The driver operates the vehicle 1 and the storage arrangement. To allow the driver 10 to access the shelf-receiving space 5, an operating space 11 is provided between the driver's cab 2 and the shelf-receiving space 5, through which the driver 10 can access the shelf-receiving space 5 or the shelves 6 located therein. The driver 10 can access the operating space 11 from the driver's cab 2 via a passage not shown. Furthermore, the operating space 11 may have a door through which the driver 10 can exit the operating space 11 to reach the outside. This also allows access to the operating space 11 from the outside.

[0055] Figure 2 Multiple shelves 6 are shown, which are joined to each other by safety geometry 13 arranged at receiving geometry 12. Each shelf has a vertical rod 14, with shelf compartments 15 arranged at the vertical rod. Receiving geometry 12 with stop geometry 13 is arranged in the upper region of the vertical rod 14. Furthermore, the shelves 6 are arranged in stop devices 16 arranged on the floor. The shelves 6 also have casters 17.

[0056] Figure 3 A top view of shelf 6 is shown. In each corner region of shelf 6, a receiving geometry 12 with a stop geometry 13 is arranged. The receiving geometry 12 further has a discovery geometry 18. The discovery geometry 18 is implemented here as a through hole.

[0057] The stop geometry 13 has two interactive embodiments. In the first embodiment, the stop geometry 13 has a protrusion 13A that can releasably engage with a recess 13B in the second embodiment of the stop geometry 13. Here, the stop geometry 13 may have a protrusion 13B and a recess 13D.

[0058] Figure 4 A moving device 7 with two first linear axes 19 and two second linear axes 20 is shown. A lifting unit 8 is arranged at the second linear axes 20. The lifting unit 8 further has a lifting geometry 21, which is movable perpendicular to the two linear axes 19, 20. Furthermore, the lifting unit 8 can move along the second linear axes 20, which in turn can move along the first linear axes 19. Here, the first linear axes 19 are arranged along the travel direction of the vehicle 1, and the second linear axes 20 are arranged laterally to the travel direction of the vehicle 1.

[0059] Figure 5A lifting unit 8 with lifting geometry 21 is shown. A search geometry 22 is arranged at the lifting geometry 21. The lifting geometry 21 can be moved along the direction of gravity or perpendicular to the first and second linear axes 19, 20 by a lifting mechanism (not shown).

[0060] Figure 6 A lifting unit 8 with lifting geometry 21 is shown, wherein the lifting geometry is arranged between the vertical bars 14 of the shelf 6 below the receiving geometry 12. It can be clearly seen that the lifting geometry 21 and the receiving geometry 12 partially overlap. To lift the shelf 6, the lifting geometry moves upward along the direction of gravity, causing the lifting geometry 21 to engage with the receiving geometry 12. Here, the discovery geometry 18 (not shown) interacts with the search geometry 22, resulting in a form-fitting, releasable connection between the lifting geometry 21 and the receiving geometry 12. The position where the shelf 6 is lifted by the lifting geometry 21 is referred to below as the lifting position.

[0061] In addition, Figure 6 The recess 23 at the vertical rod 14 can be seen. The recess 23 essentially describes the shoulder of the vertical rod 14, causing the two outwardly pointing sides of the vertical rod 14 to be offset inward by a certain distance. The recess 23 enables the shelf 6 in the raised position to move past another shelf 6 in the stopped position. The stopped position describes a position in which the shelf 6 is not engaged with the lifting unit 8 or the lifting geometry 21, but rather the stop geometry 13 of the shelf 6 engages with another stop geometry 13 of the second shelf 6 and / or with a retaining device (not shown) at the boundary of the shelf receiving space 5, and / or the shelf 6 in the stopped position engages with the fixing device 16.

[0062] In addition, Figure 6 The image shows the passing position of the lifting unit 8 or lifting geometry 21. The lifting geometry 21 can move along the direction of gravity below the housing geometry 12, wherein the lifting geometry 21 moves between the vertical bars 14 of the shelf 6.

[0063] The search geometry 22 and the discovery geometry 18 are engaged within the range that moves the shelf 6 from the stopped position to the raised position. In the raised position, a form fit exists between the receiving geometry 12 and the raising geometry 21 of the shelf 6. The search geometry 22 and the discovery geometry 18 ensure that the raising geometry 21 reliably engages with the corresponding receiving geometry 12. This prevents the raising geometry 21 from sliding relative to the corresponding receiving geometry 12.

[0064] exist Figures 7A-7D The diagram illustrates the insertion process of shelf 6 into the shelf housing space. Figure 7A In this process, shelf 6 is transported, for example, by driver 10 into shelf-accommodating space 5. Here, as... Figure 7B As shown, the driver 10 positions the shelf 6 in the handover position within the shelf receiving space 5. Figure 7C This demonstrates how shelf 6 is moved from its handover position to a preset shelf position. For this purpose, the moving device 7, and particularly the lifting unit 8, interacts with shelf 6. Subsequently, as... Figure 7D As shown, the driver 10 can position the additional shelf 6 in the handover position. The cycle begins again from the beginning.

[0065] In order to remove the shelf 6 from the shelf receiving space 5, the shelf 6 is positioned in a handover position by means of the moving device 7, in particular the lifting unit 8. There, the shelf 6 is released by the moving device 7, so that the operator 10 can remove the shelf 6 from the shelf receiving space 5.

[0066] exist Figures 8A-8D The principle of the sliding storage system is explained. The sliding storage system follows the same principle as a sliding puzzle. Here, the shelf-accommodating space 5 has a certain number of shelf positions. A shelf 6 can be arranged in each shelf-accommodating position. In order to be able to shift or move the arranged shelf 6, a shelf position must be kept vacant. Adjacent shelves 6 can be moved into that shelf position. Thus, the arrangement of shelves 6 within the shelf-accommodating space 5 can be repeatedly changed. For this purpose, the moving device 7 first moves the lifting geometry 21 to the position of the shelf 6 arranged next to the vacant shelf position 26. Subsequently, the lifting unit 8, in conjunction with the lifting geometry 21 and the accommodating geometry 12, lifts the shelf from the stop position to the lifted position. This is... Figure 8A As shown in the image.

[0067] Subsequently, the shelf 6 in the raised position is transferred to the vacant shelf position 26 by the moving device 7. Here, the stop geometry 13 of the surrounding shelves 6 is at the height of the recess 23, so that the stop geometry 13 of the shelf 6 in the stop position does not collide with the shelf 6 in the raised position. This is in Figure 8B As shown in the image.

[0068] Figure 8C The diagram illustrates how shelf 6 is moved from the raised position to the stopped position. To do this, the lifting unit 8, in conjunction with the receiving geometry 12, causes the lifting geometry 21 and thus the shelf 6 to descend. Shelf 6 is now in its previously empty shelf position. The empty shelf position and the displaced shelf 6 have thus exchanged positions.

[0069] The lifting unit 8 can now continue its journey and reposition itself to be placed adjacent to the new vacant shelf position 26 on shelf 6. This is in Figure 8D As shown in the image.

[0070] Figure 9 An exemplary integration of the storage arrangement in vehicle 1 is shown. An operating space 11 is arranged between the driver's cab 2 and the shelf-receiving space 5. A manual storage location system 9 may also be arranged in the operating space 11. Furthermore, the driver 10 can access multiple shelves 6 from the operating space 11. These shelves 6 are in the retrieved position 24. The driver 10 can exit the operating space 11 externally through a side-facing door 25, or enter the operating space 11 from the outside.

[0071] In addition, Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the implemented sliding storage system. The shelf accommodating space 5 has available shelf placement positions 26. Adjacent shelves 6 can be moved into these available shelf placement positions 26. Thus, the positions of each shelf 6 can be changed sequentially.

[0072] An additional manual storage location system 9 can be arranged in the rear area of ​​the transport space 3. This manual storage location system 9 can be accessed from the outside through an additional door 25.

[0073] Figure 10 This illustrates another possible implementation of the storage arrangement in vehicle 1. Here, the shelf-accommodating space 5 fills the entire transport space 3 of vehicle 1. No shelf positions are provided in the area of ​​the wheel arches 27. This is because the wheel arches 27 extend into the transport space 3. If the wheel arches 27 do not extend into the transport space 3, additional shelf positions can be provided in these locations.

[0074] The function of the storage arrangement structure will now be described within the scope of parcel delivery, using the vehicle 1 shown. At the starting station (e.g., parcel center), shelves 6 are equipped with parcels to be delivered. For this purpose, both the parcels and shelves 6 can be identified by corresponding barcodes, with each parcel assigned to a specific shelf 6. The shelves 6 equipped with parcels are grouped together for their respective routes and are ready for pickup by the driver 10 and his vehicle 1.

[0075] At the start of a driver's shift, driver 10 uses his vehicle 1 to drive to the loading station at the parcel center to transfer the prepared shelf 6 to the shelf receiving space 5. To do this, driver 10 pushes the shelf 6 into its handover position within the shelf receiving space 5. From there, the moving device 7 takes over the shelf 6 at the receiving geometry 12 provided for this purpose.

[0076] Within the shelf-receiving space 5, the moving device 7 moves the shelf 6 to the designated position. At this position, the moving device 7 lowers the shelf 6, causing the stop geometry 13 to interact with a retaining geometry (not shown) at the boundary of the shelf-receiving space 5. Furthermore, the shelf 6 is inserted into the stop device 16 located at the floor of the shelf-receiving space 5.

[0077] At the same time, the driver 10 can move the other shelf 6 to the handover position.

[0078] Once the moving device has moved the first stored shelf 6 to its target location, the moving device 7 lowers the shelf 6. The moving device 7 then travels to the shelf 6 now in the handover position. There, the lifting unit 8 lifts the shelf 6 and moves it to a preset position, for example, adjacent to the first stored shelf 6. Upon arrival, the moving device lowers the shelf so that the stop geometry 13 of the two shelves 6 (the first stored shelf and the second stored shelf 6) interacts. The operator 10 is now able to transfer another shelf 6 into the shelf receiving space 5 in the same manner.

[0079] The loading order of shelves 6 is irrelevant, as these shelves are sorted or arranged by the moving device 7 during travel to different destinations. Shelves 6 with packages delivered first can also be moved to the retrieval position by the moving device 7.

[0080] The shelf space 5 accommodates the maximum number of shelves 6, where shelf positions 26 must be kept vacant for the sliding storage system.

[0081] Now that all shelves 6 have been moved into shelf-accommodating space 5, driver 10 can begin its journey. During the journey to the first destination, shelves 6 are categorized so that driver 10 can retrieve the packages to be delivered. For this purpose, the corresponding shelf 6 is moved to the retrieval position 24. From operating space 11, driver 10 can retrieve the shelf compartment of the shelf 6 in the retrieval position. Driver 10 then retrieves the package to be delivered and hands it over to the recipient. The driver then proceeds to the next destination.

[0082] Meanwhile, between departure from the first destination and arrival at the second destination, the shelves 6 in the shelf-accommodating space 5 are categorized so that the driver 10 can retrieve the next package to be delivered. For this purpose, the corresponding shelf 6 is also moved to the retrieval position 24.

[0083] This process is repeated until driver 10 has delivered all the packages or its journey is over. Then, driver 10 drives back to the starting point.

[0084] Upon arrival at the parcel center, the moving device successively transfers the shelves 6 to the handover position, from which the driver 10 can remove the shelves 6 from the shelf receiving space 5.

[0085] During the arrangement of shelves 6 in shelf-receiving space 5, adjacent shelves 6 are stopped from moving by stop geometry 13. Thus, each shelf 6 remains in its original position until it is lifted and moved by moving device 7. Accidental sliding or movement of shelves 6 is thus prevented. Furthermore, the interaction between shelves 6 and the moving device arranged above them in the direction of gravity allows for quick and easy reorganization of shelves 6 within shelf-receiving space 5.

[0086] List of reference numerals

[0087] 1 vehicle

[0088] 2 Driver's cab

[0089] 3. Transportation space

[0090] 4. Mobility Space

[0091] 5. Shelf space

[0092] 6 shelves

[0093] 7. Mobile devices

[0094] 8 Lifting Units

[0095] 9. Manual storage location system

[0096] 10 drivers

[0097] 11 Operating Space

[0098] 12. Contains geometric structures

[0099] 13 Stopping geometry

[0100] 13A Protrusion

[0101] 13B concave part

[0102] 14 Vertical bars

[0103] 15 Shelf compartments

[0104] 16. Stopping device

[0105] 17 Rollers

[0106] 18. Discovery of geometric structures

[0107] 19 First linear axis

[0108] 20 Second linear axis

[0109] 21. Enhance geometry

[0110] 22 Search Geometry

[0111] 23. Concave area

[0112] 24. Location to retrieve

[0113] 25 doors

[0114] 26. Available shelving space

[0115] 27 wheel covers.

Claims

1. A storage arrangement structure having shelving space (5) and moving space (4), wherein, The shelf-receiving space (5) has at least one movable shelf (6), and wherein the movable space (4) includes a moving device (7) that interacts with the at least one shelf (6), wherein the movable space (4) is arranged above the shelf-receiving space (5) along the direction of gravity, characterized in that the moving device (7) is releasably engaged with the at least one shelf (6), wherein the moving device (7) has a forcibly guided lifting unit (8) that can move along two moving axes arranged at an angle to each other. The device is movable, wherein the lifting unit (8) is movable perpendicular to the two moving axes, wherein at least one shelf (6) has a receiving geometry (12) that releasably interacts with the lifting geometry (21) of the lifting unit (8) of the moving device (7), wherein the receiving geometry (12) has a first stop geometry arranged outward from the shelf (6), the first stop geometry being releasably engaged in the stop position with a second stop geometry of the receiving geometry (12) of the adjacent shelf (6).

2. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting geometry (21) can move below the housing geometry (12) along the direction of gravity.

3. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The lifting geometry (21) has a search geometry (22), and the accommodating geometry (12) has a discovery geometry (18).

4. The storage arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one boundary of the shelf accommodating space (5) has at least one retaining geometry that works in conjunction with the stop geometry (13) of the at least one shelf (6).

5. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The stop geometry (13) of the first shelf (6) in the raised position can move past the stop geometry (13) and / or receiving geometry (12) of the second shelf (6) in the stopped position, in which the shelf (6) is raised by the lifting unit.

6. The storage arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The at least one shelf (6) has a rectangular profile with a length direction and a width direction, wherein a vertical bar (14) is provided in each corner region, wherein the housing geometry (12) is arranged in the upper region of the at least one vertical bar along the direction of gravity at the at least one vertical bar (14).

7. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The receiving geometry (12) extends along the length direction and / or along the width direction toward one of the adjacent vertical bars (14).

8. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, A portion of the lifting geometry (21) overlaps with a portion of the receiving geometry (12) of the at least one shelf (6) in the lifting position.

9. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting geometry (21) can move between two adjacent vertical bars (14) of the at least one shelf (6) in the stopped position.

10. The storage arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The floor of the shelf housing space (5) has at least one stop device (16) for the at least one shelf (6).

11. The storage arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The lifting unit (8) can move on the linear axes (19, 20).

12. The storage arrangement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The storage layout structure is movable.

13. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two moving axes are arranged substantially at right angles to each other.

14. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The accommodating geometry (12) extends along the length and width directions.

15. The storage arrangement structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing geometry (12) extends substantially along the middle of the shelf (6).

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