An assembly for transporting a plurality of goods holders to / from a grid-based storage and retrieval system

EP4622892A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-01AUTOSTORE TECH AS
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023790640
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-11-25
Filing Date
2023-10-17
Publication Date
2025-10-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current automated storage and retrieval systems face challenges in efficiently managing and transferring storage containers, particularly requiring advanced machinery and significant operator intervention, with a large system footprint and limited flexibility in managing storage containers within the grid-based structure.

Method used

The introduction of a remotely operated vehicle-based assembly that enables flexible management of goods holders within a grid-based storage and retrieval system, allowing two-way transfer without structural changes, utilizing a guiding and protective structure that can be easily retrofitted to existing systems, reducing the need for operator intervention and system footprint.

Benefits of technology

This solution facilitates efficient and economical operation with reduced operator intervention and system footprint, enabling flexible management of goods holders in a micro fulfilment center setting, allowing for seamless two-way transfer of goods holders within the storage and retrieval system.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly for transporting a plurality of goods holders (106) to / from a grid-based storage and retrieval system (1), said grid-based storage and retrieval system (1) comprising a framework structure (100) defining a storage volume for storing goods holders (106). The assembly comprises a guiding structure (602) configured to be affixed to an upper section of the framework structure, the guiding structure for guiding vertically moving goods holders (106) in an upright position. The assembly further comprises a transporter (604) for transporting a stack of goods holders (106), said transporter comprising a base (605) for supporting goods holders, wherein said transporter is configured to be positioned such that the base is positioned below the guiding structure such that goods holders (106) may be transferred between the storage volume and the transporter via said guiding structure. The assembly also comprises a protective structure (606) at least partially laterally enclosing the transporter when the base is positioned below said guiding structure. The invention further relates to a method for transporting a plurality of goods holders (106) to / from a grid-based storage and retrieval system (1).
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