Roll shuttle and suspended roll shuttle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roll shuttle and a suspended roll shuttle, each of which is displaceable and includes a loading mandrel (22) for transporting at least one roll to be stored. In the case of the roll shuttle, the loading mandrel (22) is pivotally fastened to a traveling slide (16) in a plane substantially parallel to the storage plane of the shelving system. The suspended roll shuttle (42) can be moved along a slide rail (40). The present invention also relates to a shelving system and a suspended rail system including a dispensing station, as well as a method for operating the shelving system according to the present invention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention provides a roll shuttle and a suspended roll shuttle, and particularly relates to the operation of a shelf system and a conveying system for handling rolls, and more particularly to a suspended roll shuttle.

Background Art

[0002] In existing storage systems, forklift trucks and stacker cranes form the basis for inserting articles and removing them from storage areas. However, this type of forklift truck and stacker crane generally requires a significant amount of space and limits the flexibility of the storage area.

[0003] Furthermore, known forklift trucks generally require a significant amount of space for operation, thereby reducing the available capacity in the storage area.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, the technical problem of the present invention is to improve flexibility and throughput in a roll storage area and a conveying system.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] According to the present invention, this problem is solved by a roll shuttle for conveying rolls in a shelf system having the features of claim 1.

[0006] Furthermore, the technical problem is solved by a suspended roll shuttle having the features of claim 8 for conveying rolls, and a distribution station coupled to a plurality of suspended rails and further coupled between shelf systems or within a single shelf system, for conveying rolls along a suspended rail system and to different receiving and delivery points.

[0007] Furthermore, the described technical problems are solved by a shelving system for storing and transporting rolls according to claim 13, wherein at least one roll shuttle, preferably a suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention, is also used for the described intermediate transport between different locations.

[0008] Finally, the technical problem is solved by a method for operating a shelf system having the features of claim 22.

[0009] In the context of the present invention, rolls can be inserted into and removed from a storage section by a mandrel system to a depth of 1 or more. For this purpose, the mandrel system is provided with a chain conveyor, preferably with stops, to ensure the orderly positioning of the rolls during transport and storage.

[0010] Depending on the appropriate dimensions of the length of the mandrel system, rolls of one or more depths in the shelf system can be operated. In the context of the present invention, the mandrel system may be designed as either a roll shuttle or a suspended roll shuttle. In the case of a roll shuttle, the mandrel system is mounted on a chassis in a displaceable and pivotable manner, while in the case of a suspended roll shuttle, the mandrel system is mounted on a suspended slide that can be pushed back and forth on a running rail.

[0011] Preferably, the roll is positioned on a mandrel system that increases outward or has the same diameter, so that the roll can be received and handled by a sleeve at the center of the roll.

[0012] Furthermore, in the case of a roll shuttle, it should be noted that a dual mounting of the mandrel system, which is displaceable laterally with respect to the chassis's direction of travel and also pivotable relative to the suspension of the mandrel, enables handling of the mandrel system such that the mandrel is always guided so that it never extends beyond both sides of the chassis, even when pivoting the mandrel from one side of the chassis to the other. This results in a particularly compact design for the roll shuttle and allows for a superimposed mode of operation in which, in one case, the roll shuttle is movable longitudinally, and in the other case, the position of the roll relative to the storage unit is also changed simultaneously. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in the dependent claims.

[0013] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the roll shuttle according to the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the modes of operation of the roll shuttle. [Figure 3] This figure shows the operating state of the roll shuttles during overlapping longitudinal movement in combination with the rearrangement of the mandrel system. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates the operating modes of a roll shuttle that stores rolls in a fixed or mobile storage container to a depth of 1 or more. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of a roll shuttle according to the present invention, in which rolls of different diameters are arranged on a mandrel system. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram of a shelf system in which the roll shuttle according to the present invention is used in combination with the suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the modes of operation of the suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention. [Figure 8]Perspective view of a suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention, comprising rolls of different diameters attached to a mandrel system. [Figure 9] Perspective view of a storage system according to the present invention. [Figure 10] Diagram showing an example of access to a suspended roll shuttle. [Figure 11] Diagram showing the function of a suspended roll - shuttle system as a transport system between individual functional units within a shelf system. [Figure 12] Diagram showing a further configuration example of partial components of a shelf system according to the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a roll shuttle according to the present invention.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, a roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention for transporting rolls within a shelf system comprises a chassis 12 to which wheels 14 - 1…14 - 3 are attached in order to move the roll shuttle along running rails laid within the storage plane of the shelf system.

[0017] As shown in Figure 1, the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention comprises a running slide 16 attached to the chassis 12 so as to be movable with respect to the running direction of the roll shuttle. The roll shuttle 10 can move in one or more planes in any case, and in the latter case, even in the case of only a few roll shuttles 10, the roll shuttle can be offset between different planes by shuttle rearrangement means so that the shelf system can be useful. The roll shuttle 10 can further travel or operate outside the shelf system. For this purpose, it is placed on the running rails outside the shelf system by vertical rearrangement means to serve a transfer station or travels outside the shelf system via a rail extension. In the above transfer system, rolls are transferred to or taken out from the shelf system.

[0018] Generally, the traveling slide 16 is movable such that the moving direction is offset by a predetermined angle greater than 0, for example 90 degrees, with respect to the traveling direction of the roll shuttle 10. Therefore, it is preferable that the traveling slide 16 is movable in a lateral direction with respect to the traveling direction of the chassis 12.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the traveling slide 16 may include a base plate 18 to which individual elements can be attached. The base plate 18 is moved on the vertical frame of the traveling slide, for example, by a chain conveyor. For this purpose, an electric motor 20 for driving the traveling slide may be provided.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention further includes a loading mandrel 22 for transporting at least one roll to be stored. In the context of the present invention, the loading mandrel 22 is pivotally fastened on the traveling slide 16, specifically in a plane substantially parallel to the base plane of the chassis or the storage plane of the shelf system.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the loading mandrel 22 further includes a chain conveyor 24 that can receive and store one or more rolls on the loading mandrel 22 again.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the pivoting of the loading mandrel 22 is performed by appropriate bearings, for example, by two bearing plates 26 and 28, and the two bearing plates 26 and 28 are dimensionally stable and locked to the base plate of the traveling slide 16 by braces 30 and 32.

[0023] The loading mandrel 22 according to the present invention is preferably attached to the traveling slide 16 so as to be height-adjustable, and the height can be changed with respect to the base surface of the chassis 12 by, for example, a spindle 34 that is appropriately driven. Such a height-adjustable design of the loading mandrel 22 simplifies the handling of the roll when the roll is received and stored by the loading mandrel 22.

[0024] The length of the loading mandrel 22 is preferably sized to be an integer multiple of the width of the roll being transported. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a stopper to secure the roll during transport in the shelf system.

[0025] Furthermore, it is preferably possible that at least one support roll and / or mating contact surface is provided on the underside of the chassis 12, so that a surface inclination force can be introduced to the running rails of the shelf system in the case of a loading mandrel 22 that is pivoted laterally outward relative to the roll shuttle 10.

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the modes of operation of the roll shuttle shown in Figure 1.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, it is preferable that the operation of the roll shuttle 10 in the shelf system can be described by a coordinate system in which the travel direction forms the x-axis, the storage direction forms the y-axis, and the movement direction in the height direction forms the z-axis.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the operation of the roll shuttle 10 has degrees of freedom with respect to the positioning of the chassis in x_s coordinates. The y position of the traveling slide relative to the chassis is represented by y_s, and the height adjustment of the loaded mandrel relative to the chassis is represented by z_s. A further degree of freedom in the operation of the roll shuttle is the pivot angle α of the loaded mandrel.

[0029] Assuming the loading mandrel has a length L, the position of the tip of the loading mandrel can be expressed by the following relationship. x_d = x_s - L*cosα y_d=y_s+L*sinα

[0030] In the context of this invention, the intended effect is that the sliding mechanism enables the overlapping movement of the roll shuttle 10 in the x-direction and the simultaneous pivoting of the loaded mandrel 22. In this case, the operating conditions are: y_l <y_d<y_r

[0031] When the above relationship for x_d and y_d is inserted into this operating condition and solved according to α, it is clear that the reliable pivot angle α depends on the positioning y_s of the loading mandrel 22 and the length L of the loading mandrel 22, according to the following: arcsin[(y_l-y_s) / L]>α(y_s)>arcsin[(y_r-y_s) / L]

[0032] When this condition is met, it is possible to move the roll shuttle 10 parallel to the direction of travel of the slide rail while simultaneously positioning the loaded mandrel 22 from one side to the other.

[0033] In general, when an instruction is given to insert or remove at least one roll from a storage unit, the instruction can be processed such that a first position and a second position along the running rail are first defined in order to set the movement of the roll shuttle 10 along the x-direction.

[0034] Subsequently, during the longitudinal movement of the roll shuttle 10, the position y_s and pivot angle α of the travel slide, as well as the pivot of the loaded mandrel 22, can be controlled in each case to satisfy the above conditions. The superimposed longitudinal and pivot movements allow for particularly efficient design of the operating time for inserting and removing the rolls from the storage section.

[0035] Figure 3 shows the operating state of the roll shuttle 10 during superimposed longitudinal movement in combination with the rearrangement of the mandrel system 22.

[0036] Figure 3 shows that when the above operating conditions are met during the longitudinal movement of the roll shuttle 10 along the slide rail, the traveling slide 16 moves continuously from one side of the roll shuttle 10 to the other side, and at the same time, the loading mandrel 22 is pivoted.

[0037] As described above, this achieves overlapping movement and thus enables particularly efficient handling of the rolls during processing for insertion into or removal from storage within the shelving system. At each point, it is ensured that the loaded mandrels 22 never protrude beyond the sides of the roll shuttle 10 during longitudinal movement of the roll shuttle 10 and therefore do not come into contact with further components of the shelving system.

[0038] Figure 4 illustrates the operating modes of the roll shuttle 10 for storing rolls in a fixed storage box 36 or a mobile storage box 38 to a depth of 1 or more.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4, further operational states of the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention relate to operations for actually inserting rolls into the storage section and removing them from the storage section within the shelf system.

[0040] As shown in Figure 4, in this case the shelving system may include a fixed storage box 36 permanently attached to the shelving system. Alternatively, the storage box may also be designed as a mobile storage box 38, which may be positioned relative to the roll shuttle 10 by the wheels of a trolley parallel to and along the running rails of the roll shuttle 10.

[0041] As shown in Figure 4, inserting or removing the rolls from the storage section of either the fixed storage box 36 or the mobile storage box 38 is performed by the traveling slide 16 and the loading mandrel 22. In this case, the traveling slide 16 moves along the side edge of the roll shuttle 10, and at the same time, the loading mandrel 22 is pivoted so as to be positioned above the storage box 36 or 38. Then, by adjusting the height of the traveling slide 16 and the loading mandrel 22, it is possible to achieve that the rolls are received onto the loading mandrel 22 by the chain conveyor 24 of the loading mandrel 22, or vice versa, fed from the loading mandrel 22 to the fixed storage box 36 or the mobile storage box 38.

[0042] As shown in Figure 4, providing a movable storage box 38 improves the flexibility of the storage system because, provided that the movable storage box 38 is moved correctly relative to the roll shuttle 10, the rolls can be inserted into and removed from the storage section even if the roll shuttle 10 does not move.

[0043] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention, in which rolls of different diameters are arranged on a loading mandrel 22.

[0044] As shown in Figure 5, the loading mandrel 22 of the roll shuttle 10 preferably receives the rolls from the inside out as the number of coils or the diameter increases.

[0045] As shown in Figure 5, the roll shuttle 10 may be appropriately equipped with a switch box containing circuit electronics for the operation and control of the drive unit, and a servo motor for the operation of the loading mandrel 22.

[0046] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a shelf system in which the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention is used in combination with a suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention.

[0047] Figure 6, similar to Figure 4, shows the roll shuttle 10, fixed storage box 36, and mobile storage box 38 according to the present invention. A description of these units is given in the above commentary relating to Figure 4.

[0048] As further shown in Figure 6, a suspended roll shuttle may be used in the configuration of the present invention. For this purpose, according to the present invention, a carrier rail 40 is provided laterally to the direction of travel of the roll shuttle 10, and this rail includes not only the area of ​​movement of the roll shuttle, but also the storage area of ​​a storage box, preferably a mobile storage box 38, and a loading zone provided for feeding out the rolls and taking them out of the storage area.

[0049] As shown in Figure 6, the flow of materials originates from the loading zone, for example, in a direction lateral to the direction of travel along the slide rail 40, to the mobile storage box 38. As soon as the rolls are properly stored in the mobile storage box 38, they can be moved parallel to the travel rail of the roll shuttle 10. Subsequently, the roll shuttle 10 can be positioned relative to the mobile storage box 38 to receive rolls stored in or taken out of the storage section from the mobile storage box 38 and move them to the fixed storage box 36 in an appropriate manner. When taken out of the storage section, the flow of materials occurs in the opposite direction from the fixed storage box 36, through the roll shuttle 10, to the mobile storage box 38, thereby enabling removal from the storage section to the loading zone along the suspension rail 40.

[0050] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the modes of operation of the suspended roll shuttle according to the present invention.

[0051] As shown in Figure 7, the present invention provides a suspended roll shuttle 42 for transporting rolls to a transfer station for further transport within the shelf system. The suspended roll shuttle 42 includes a suspension frame 44 to which wheels 46-1, 46-2 are attached for moving the suspended roll shuttle along a suspension rail 40 mounted on the upper side of the storage plane of the shelf system.

[0052] Next, the loading mandrel 48 is fastened to the suspension frame 44, thereby allowing the stored mandrel rolls to be moved along the direction of travel of the suspension rail 40. The loading mandrel 48 on the suspension frame 44 preferably includes a chain conveyor for positioning the rolls stored along the loading mandrel, i.e., for receiving or storing the rolls. The loading mandrel 48 preferably has a length that is an integer multiple of the width of the rolls being conveyed.

[0053] As shown in Figure 7, a pivotable stopper 50 may be provided on the suspension frame 44, and this stopper functions to fix the roll in place while the suspension rail 40 is being transported.

[0054] As shown in Figure 7, as soon as the suspended roll shuttle 42 is positioned, for example, above the mobile storage box 38, the rolls are exchanged between the suspended roll shuttle 42 and the mobile storage box 38. For this purpose, it is preferable that the mobile storage box 38 may be equipped with a lifting means 52 to feed the rolls from the suspended roll shuttle 42 to the mobile storage box 38 after raising the storage surface of the mobile storage box 38, or to transfer the rolls from the mobile storage box 38 onto the suspended mandrel 48 of the suspended roll shuttle 42.

[0055] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a suspended roll shuttle 42 according to the present invention, which has rolls of different diameters attached to a mandrel system.

[0056] As shown in Figure 8, similar to the case of the roll shuttle 10, it is preferable to select the loading mandrels for the suspended roll shuttle 42 such that the diameter of the rolls increases from the inside to the outside. The stopping section 50 secures the rolls so that they do not slip off the loading mandrels during transport.

[0057] As shown in Figure 8, the suspended roll shuttle 42 may also include a unit 54 equipped with appropriate switching means and electronic equipment for the operation of the suspended roll shuttle 42.

[0058] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the storage system according to the present invention.

[0059] As shown in Figure 9, the shelving system according to the present invention for storing and transporting rolls comprises multiple storage planes. Multiple running rails provided for transporting rolls extend within each storage plane. Multiple storage boxes are adjacent to each running rail in each storage plane. According to the present invention, the roll shuttle 10 according to the present invention can move along the running rails to transport rolls.

[0060] Preferably, in the context of the present invention, as described with reference to Figure 6, there is a combination of at least one roll shuttle 10 and at least one suspended roll shuttle 42. In this case, the roll shuttle functions for transport within the shelf system, and the suspended roll shuttle functions for further transport between shelf systems or between individual functional areas within a single shelf system. Furthermore, the suspended roll shuttle makes it possible to distribute rolls and other stored items to widely distributed dispensing and receiving stations, and / or to place the rolls in storage areas moving from the dispensing and receiving stations.

[0061] As shown in Figure 9, the end faces of the shelving system may preferably be provided with one or more lift systems 56. These also allow for the vertical movement of the roll shuttles 10 according to the present invention across multiple storage planes of the shelving system. Preferably, each lift 56 serves one loading zone 58 of the shelving system, and the number of roll shuttles 10 or suspended roll shuttles 42 used in each storage plane can be freely configured depending on the usage.

[0062] As shown in Figure 9, the shelving system according to the present invention further comprises an inspection platform 58 to allow access to a suspended roll shuttle for maintenance or repair work. As further shown in Figure 9, it is possible to guide the running rails for the suspended roll shuttle within the housing 60. This allows for improved protection of the transported goods from, for example, weather or external influences.

[0063] Figure 10 shows an example of access to a suspended roll shuttle. This further shows that an inspection platform can be housed within the housing 60, thereby improving the protection of maintenance personnel. It is preferable that the inspection platform be positioned at a height that allows for comfortable access of maintenance personnel to the suspended roll shuttle. This is a preferred embodiment to enable not only the operation of the shelf components but also the handling of rolls within the shelf system.

[0064] Figure 11 illustrates the function of a suspended roll shuttle system as a transport system between individual functional units within a shelving system. As shown in Figure 11, or exemplary, functional units may be formed by the delivery and receiving stations 62, 64, 66, the shelving system itself as shown in Figure 9, and a temporary storage section 68. According to Figure 11, the temporary storage section comprises a pre-zone area and thus functions as a buffer for inserting and removing articles and rolls within the shelving system into and from the storage section. The pre-zone area can be further stocked with articles by the suspended conveyor system 70, or articles can be transported from the pre-zone area to the corresponding delivery station 66. In general, the suspended conveyor system according to the present invention is more suitable for interconnecting entire shelving systems.

[0065] Figure 12 shows a further configuration example of a partial component of the shelving system according to the present invention. As shown in Figure 12, the suspended roll shuttle 42 can be provided at various heights. A vertical lift equipped with receiving means 72 that approaches the delivery station 74 in an appropriate manner is used for this purpose. After the rolled articles are received, the vertical lift 72 moves to one or more transfer stations 76, 78 through which the transport shuttle 42 can pass. At the transfer stations 76, 78, the transport shuttle 42 retrieves the rolled articles in order to move them within the shelving system. Again, it is advantageous to provide a maintenance or service platform 58, which maintenance personnel can reach using a ladder 80.

[0066] Overall, the present invention enables the use of highly efficient roll shuttles or suspended roll shuttles in combination with a shelf system for storing rolls of one or more depths. Roll handling is ensured, in particular, by using a loading mandrel system. With regard to the transport of rolls in the shelf system, the rolls can be moved even more optimally on a suspended roll shuttle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 10 Roll shuttle, 12 Chassis, 14-1 Wheel, 14-2 Wheel, 14-3 Wheel, 16 Travel slide, 18 Base plate, 20 Electric motor, 22 Loading mandrel, 24 Chain conveyor, 26 Bearing plate, 28 Bearing plate, 30 Brace, 32 Brace, 34 Spindle, 36 Fixed storage box, 38 Mobile storage box, 40 Carrier rail, slide rail, suspension rail, 42 Suspended roll shuttle, conveying shuttle, 44 Suspension frame, 46-1 Wheel, 46-2 Wheel, 48 Loading mandrel, 50 Pivotable stop, 52 Lifting means, 54 Unit, 56 Lift system, 58 Loading zone, inspection platform, maintenance or service platform, 60 Housing, 62 Dispatch and receiving station, 64 Dispatch and receiving station, 66 Dispatch and receiving stations, 68 Temporary storage section, 70 Suspended conveyor system, 72 Receiving means, vertical lift, 74 Dispatch station, 76 Transfer station, 78 Transfer station, 80 Ladder

Claims

1. A roll shuttle for transporting rolls within a shelving system, To move the roll shuttle along a running rail laid within the storage plane of the shelf system, a chassis (12) to which wheels are attached is provided, A running slide (16) is attached to the chassis (12) so as to be movable relative to the running direction of the roll shuttle in a direction that is offset by a predetermined angle greater than 0 from the running direction of the roll shuttle, A loading mandrel (22) for transporting at least one roll to be stored, comprising a chain conveyor (24) for positioning the roll to be stored along the loading mandrel (22), the loading mandrel (22) being pivotably fastened to the traveling slide (16) in a plane substantially parallel to the storage plane of the shelf system, A roll shuttle equipped with this feature.

2. The roll shuttle according to claim 1, wherein the traveling slide (16) is movable laterally with respect to the direction of travel of the roll shuttle.

3. The roll shuttle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a stopping section is provided on the loading mandrel (22) for fixing the roll during transport within the shelf system.

4. The roll shuttle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the loading mandrel (22) has a length that is an integer multiple of the width of the roll being transported.

5. A roll shuttle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising a lift system for raising and / or lowering the loading mandrel (22) relative to the chassis (12).

6. A suspended roll shuttle for transporting rolls along a suspended rail system and to different receiving and distributing points, coupled to multiple suspension rails and further coupled to distribution stations between or within a single shelf system, To move the suspended roll shuttle along at least one suspension rail (40) mounted above the storage plane of the shelf system, a suspension frame (44) to which wheels are attached is provided, A loading mandrel (48) fastened to the suspension frame (44) for transporting at least one roll stored in the direction of the suspension rail (40), the loading mandrel (48) comprising a chain conveyor for positioning the rolls stored along the loading mandrel (48), A suspended roll shuttle equipped with [a specific feature].

7. The suspended roll shuttle according to claim 6, wherein the loading mandrel (48) has a length that is an integer multiple of the width of the roll being transported.

8. A pivotable stop unit (50) is provided on the suspension frame (44) for fixing the roll during transport within the shelf system, as described in claim 6 or 7.

9. A suspended roll shuttle according to any one of claims 6 to 8, comprising a lift system for raising and / or lowering the loading mandrel (48) relative to the suspension rail (40).

10. A shelving system for storing and transporting rolls, A storage plane having at least one pair of running rails provided for transporting rolls, In the aforementioned storage plane, a plurality of storage boxes (36, 38) are arranged adjacent to the at least pair of running rails, A roll shuttle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is movable along the at least pair of running rails for conveying rolls, A shelving system equipped with these features.

11. The shelving system according to claim 10, further comprising, above the storage plane, at least one suspension rail (40) positioned lateral to the direction of travel of the at least pair of travel rails, in order to form a travel path for a suspended roll shuttle (42) according to any one of claims 6 to 9.

12. The shelving system according to claim 11, wherein the suspension rails serve in the loading zone of the shelving system to assist in sending out or taking out the rolls from storage.

13. The shelving system according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the suspension rails are provided for connecting various receiving and distributing points within the shelving system by distribution stations which can be coupled to a plurality of suspension rails, and for connecting different shelving systems or individual functional areas within a single shelving system.

14. The shelving system according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the suspension rail is guided within the housing.

15. A shelving system according to any one of claims 10 to 14, comprising an inspection platform (58) to enable access to at least one roll shuttle (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and / or a suspended roll shuttle (42) according to at least one of claims 6 to 9 for maintenance or repair work.

16. The shelving system according to any one of claims 10 to 15, wherein at least one storage box (38) adjacent to the at least pair of running rails is movable in the direction of travel of the at least pair of running rails.

17. The shelving system according to claim 16, wherein the movable at least one storage box (38) comprises a lifting means (52) for raising and / or lowering the storage surface of the storage box (38).

18. The shelving system according to any one of claims 10 to 17, comprising at least two of the storage planes, wherein at least one lift system (56) is provided on at least one outer surface of the shelving system for rearranging the roll shuttle between different storage planes.

19. A method for operating the shelf system according to any one of claims 10 to 18, Steps include determining a first position x_s_1 and a second position x_s_2 along the at least pair of running rails in order to set the movement of the roll shuttle (10) in a first direction along the at least pair of running rails in accordance with an instruction to insert or remove at least one roll from the storage unit, L is the length of the loading mandrel (22), When the values ​​yl-ys and yr-ys are set based on the position y_s of the running slide relative to the positions y_l and y_r of the running rail, conditions arcsin[(y_l-y_s) / L]>α(y_s)>arcsin[(y_r-y_s) / L] The steps include controlling the position y_s of the travel slide laterally with respect to the travel direction of the roll shuttle and the pivot angle of the loading mandrel, during the movement of the roll shuttle between the first position x_s_1 and the second position x_s_2, such that the following conditions are met: Methods that include...

20. A step of controlling the movement of a suspended roll shuttle (42) according to any one of claims 6 to 9 so as to be positioned relative to a movable storage box (38), The steps include raising the storage surface of the movable storage box (38) and positioning at least one of the rolls, which are transported by the suspended roll shuttle, on the storage surface, The steps include lowering the storage surface of the movable storage box (38), The steps include returning the suspended roll shuttle (42) to the movable storage box (38) so that the movable storage box (38) can be moved along the at least pair of running rails, The method according to claim 19, including the method described in claim 19.

21. The steps include achieving relative positioning between the movable storage box (38) and the roll shuttle (10) such that the roll shuttle (10) can receive at least one of the rolls from the storage surface of the movable storage box (38), The steps include moving the rolls received in the shelf system by the roll shuttle (10) and The method according to claim 20, including the method described in claim 20.

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