STORAGE SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION MODULE THEREOF, AND DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS THEREOF.

Abstract

A storage system, a distribution module, and a distribution apparatus are provided; the distribution module includes a feeding apparatus and a distribution apparatus; the feeding apparatus includes a preparation region, a waiting region separate from the preparation region, and a feeding and transfer mechanism; the feeding and transfer mechanism corresponds in position to the preparation region and the waiting region, and is configured to transport a material object from the preparation region to the waiting region; the distribution apparatus includes at least one distribution device, which includes a plurality of separate input carriers and a distribution and transfer mechanism;The distribution and transfer mechanism corresponds in position to the waiting region and the plurality of input carriers and is configured to transport the material object from the waiting region to any of the input carriers.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present disclosure is described more particularly in the following examples, which are intended only as illustrative, since many modifications and variations thereon will be evident to those skilled in the art. Equal numbers in the drawings indicate identical components throughout. As used in the description herein and throughout all subsequent claims, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the meaning of a, an, and the includes the plural reference, and the meaning of in includes in and upon. Headings or subheadings may be used herein for the convenience of a reader, which shall not influence the scope of this disclosure. The terms used herein generally have common meanings in the field. In case of conflict, this document, including any definitions given herein, shall prevail. The same thing may be expressed in more than one way. Alternative language and synonyms may be used for any term(s) discussed herein, and no special meaning is to be given if a term is elaborated or discussed herein. A citation of one or more synonyms does not preclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification, including examples of any terms, is illustrative only and in no way limits the scope and meaning of this disclosure or of any term exemplified. Likewise, this disclosure is not limited to the various modalities given herein.Numbering terms such as first, second, or third may be used to describe various components, signals, or the like, which are to distinguish one component / signal from another only, and are not intended, nor should be considered as imposing any substantial limitations on the components, signals, or the like. Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI First Modality Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 13, a first embodiment of the present disclosure provides a serial or tandem storage system 100 comprising a feeder 1, a distribution device 2 arranged in correspondence with the feeder 1, a plurality of storage devices 3 arranged in correspondence with the distribution device 2, and a discharge device 4 arranged in correspondence with the distribution device 2. The feeder 1 and the distribution device 2 are defined (or named) as being a distribution module 10 in this embodiment. It should be noted that although the storage system 100 in this configuration is illustrated as having a plurality of devices, such as the feeder device 1, the distribution device 2, the storage device 3, and the discharge device 4, which cooperate together, the storage system 100 is not limited in this way and can adjust / change / alter its composition according to the design requirement. For example, in other configurations, the distribution module 10 or the distribution device 2 can be used or sold on its own or with another device. Furthermore, in the storage system 100 of this modality, the structural member of each apparatus can be arranged in a predetermined location via frames (such as the extruded aluminum frames shown in the figures), and a transfer member in each apparatus is driven by a suitable mechanism (such as a motor), and consequently will not be described or repeated below. The feeding apparatus 1 includes a preparation region 11, a waiting region 12, and a feeding and transfer mechanism 13. The preparation region 11 is configured to hold a plurality of material objects 200, and in this embodiment, any one of the material objects 200 is a circular disk with a through-hole in the center. The plurality of material objects 200 may be tape reels of the same model number, manually stacked along a height direction H in the preparation region 11, but this disclosure is not limited to that. For example, in other embodiments, the plurality of material objects 200 may be other types or structures besides the aforementioned reel; or the plurality of material objects 200 may be of different model numbers; or the plurality of material objects 200 may be supplied to the preparation region 11 via mechanical equipment. The waiting region 12 and the preparation region 11 are separated from each other, and the waiting region 12 is operatively connected to the distribution apparatus 2. The feeding and transfer mechanism 13 is arranged accordingly with the preparation region 11 and the waiting region 12 for the transport of one of the material objects 200 from the region Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / В / YILI from preparation 11 to the waiting region 12. Specifically, the feeding and transfer mechanism 13 includes a feed slide table 131 and a feed mechanical arm 132. The feed slide table 131 corresponds in position to the waiting region 12, and the feed mechanical arm 132 corresponds in position to the preparation region 11 and the feed slide table 131 (i.e., the preparation region 11 and the feed slide table 131 are positioned in the movement path of the feed mechanical arm 132). The feed mechanical arm 132 is configured to transport one of the material objects 200 from the preparation region 11 to the feed slide table 131 so that the material object 200 slides / moves to the waiting region 12 via the feed slide table 131. In this mode, the feed sliding table 131 is movably arranged in the waiting region 12 so that the feed sliding table 131 is able to receive the material object 200 from the feed mechanical arm 132 in a position adjacent to the waiting region 12, and subsequently the feed sliding table 131 and the received material object 200 move back to the waiting region 12 together. In other words, from the perspective of the transport route of the material object 200, the sliding feed table 131 moves between the preparation region 11 and the waiting region 12, and then the mechanical feed arm 132 does not need to move to the waiting region 12, thus preventing the possibility of a collision between the mechanical feed arm 132 and the distribution apparatus 2. The distribution apparatus 2 includes a distribution device 21 and a discharge conveyor 22. In this embodiment, the discharge conveyor 22 is arranged approximately below the distribution device 21, but this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the discharge conveyor 22 may be arranged on top of or to the side of the distribution device 21 in other embodiments. The distribution device 21 in this embodiment includes a plurality of input carriers 211, a distribution and transfer mechanism 212, and a plurality of drop platforms 213. The plurality of input carriers 211 are separated from each other and positioned above the discharge conveyor 22. The plurality of drop platforms 213 corresponds in position to the discharge conveyor 22 so that the material object 200 on each drop platform 213 can be dropped onto the discharge conveyor 22, and it is preferred that the plurality of drop platforms 213 be adjacent to the plurality of input carriers 211, respectively, but this disclosure is not limited to this. The distribution and transfer mechanism 212 (for example, a robotic arm) Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI corresponds in position to the waiting region 12 and the plurality of input carriers 211 (for example, the waiting region 12 and the plurality of input carriers 211 are positioned along the movement path of the distribution and transfer mechanism 212) for the transport of one of the material objects 200 from the waiting region 12 to any of the plurality of input carriers 211. . As shown in FIG. 1, the plurality of storage devices 3 are arranged correspondingly to the plurality of input carriers 211 of the distribution device 21, respectively, and the plurality of storage devices 3 are also positioned corresponding to the plurality of lowering platforms 213, respectively. In other words, each storage device 3 in this configuration corresponds positionally to an input conveyor 211 and an adjacent lowering platform 213. Furthermore, the plurality of storage devices 3 shown in FIG. 1 are arranged on only one side of the distribution device 21, but the arrangement can be adjusted according to the design requirement. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the plurality of input carriers 211 of the distribution device 21 are arranged in different positions so that the plurality of storage devices 3 are located on opposite sides of the distribution device 21, respectively. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 5, each storage device 3 is configured to store material objects 200 within it by transporting material objects 200 located on the corresponding input conveyor 211. According to the storage capacity of each storage device 3, the distribution and transfer mechanism 212 transports the material object 200 from the waiting region 12 to the corresponding input conveyor 211 until any of the storage devices 3 has reached the requested storage capacity. Furthermore, each storage device 3 is configured to transport one of the stored material objects 200 to the discharge conveyor 22, and in this mode, each storage device 3 transports one of the stored material objects 200 to the corresponding drop platform 213 so that the material object 200 is dropped onto the discharge conveyor 22 via the drop platform 213. Thus, the distribution device 2 is able to precisely control the drop height and impact force of any of the material objects 200 dropped onto the discharge conveyor 22 along the height direction H, thereby reducing the chance of damage to the material object 200. However, in other embodiments, the Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI distribution apparatus 2 may omit having the plurality of descent platforms 213 if the objects of materials 200 are not prone to being damaged. In summary, the storage system 100 of this modality can connect the multiple storage apparatus 3 through the distribution apparatus 2 and make them work and cooperate with each other, so that the multiple objects of materials 200 can be distributed and stored in the multiple storage apparatus 3 and be discharged and dosed separately from the multiple storage apparatus 3, thereby reducing the risk and inconvenience caused by the malfunction of a single storage apparatus 3 and capitalizing on the value of the multiple storage apparatus 3. It should be noted that the multiple storage devices 3 in this embodiment have similar structures, and thus, for the sake of clarity, only the structure of one of the storage devices 3 is described herein, but this disclosure is not limited to that. For example, in other embodiments, the multiple storage devices 3 may have structures that differ from one another. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the storage apparatus 3 includes a plurality of shelves 31, a plurality of targets 32, and a storage and transfer mechanism 33. A plurality of storage shelves 311 is formed on each shelf 31 along the height direction H of the shelf 31, and the plurality of targets are installed respectively on the plurality of shelves 31. In this embodiment, the plurality of targets 32 are located at the same height along the height direction H, and each target 32 ​​is a reflector board that records information about the position of the corresponding shelf 31. Furthermore, the storage and transfer mechanism 33 includes a clamping jaw 331 and a sensor 332 installed in the clamping jaw 331. The sensor 332 is, for example, a laser sensor. The sensor 332 and the clamping jaw 331 move in synchronization, and the sensor 332 is able to obtain the position information of the plurality of shelves 31 by detecting the plurality of targets 32. Therefore, the storage apparatus 3 can quickly find the precise adjustment and calibration of the plurality of storage shelves 311 through the cooperation between the storage and transfer mechanism 33 and the plurality of targets 32, thereby replacing the conventional method of using manual labor to obtain position data and perform point data calibration. The clamping jaw 331 is configured to transport one of the material objects 200 from the corresponding infeed conveyor 211 to one of the storage shelves 311 and to transport the material object 200 placed on any of the storage shelves 311 to the discharge conveyor 22. In this configuration, the apparatus Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI storage 3 uses the clamping jaw 331 to transport the material objects 200 from inside the storage apparatus 3 to the corresponding drop platform 213 so that the material objects 200 are dropped onto the discharge conveyor 22 through the drop platform 213. As shown in FIG. 1 and Fig. 8, the unloading apparatus 4 corresponds in position to the unloading conveyor 22 for transporting the material objects 200 from the unloading conveyor 22 to a container 300. The container 300, for example, is placed in an unloading region 45 of the unloading apparatus 4. In this embodiment, the unloading apparatus 4 includes an unloading conveyor 41, a plurality of positioning seats 42, a diverting mechanism 43, and a plurality of unloading and transfer mechanisms 33, but this disclosure is not limited to these.For example, in other embodiments, the unloading apparatus 4 may omit some of the structural members according to the design requirement; or the number of structural members implemented in the unloading apparatus 4 may be altered and varied according to the design requirement, such as the number of positioning seats 42 may be at least one or the number of unloading and transfer mechanisms 44 is at least one. The end of the discharge conveyor head 41 connects to the end of the discharge conveyor 22 to receive the material objects 200 transported by the discharge conveyor 22. In this embodiment, the discharge conveyor 41 is turned 90 degrees from the end portion of the discharge conveyor 22, but the connection angle between the discharge conveyor 41 and the discharge conveyor 22 can be adjusted according to the design requirement; this disclosure is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 8, and FIG. 9, the plurality of positioning seats 42 are arranged at the end of the discharge conveyor 41 for the placement of the material objects 200 transported from the discharge conveyor 41. The deflection mechanism 43 corresponds in position to the discharge conveyor 41 (for example, the deflection mechanism 43 is arranged above the discharge conveyor 41 and in front of the plurality of positioning seats 42), and the deflection mechanism 43 is driven to define a plurality of deflection paths P that correspond respectively to the plurality of positioning seats 42. The deflection mechanism 43 (for example, at least one rotating arm) is configured to deflect the plurality of material objects 200 transported by the discharge conveyor 41 to the plurality of deflection paths P, so as to place the plurality of material objects 200 in the plurality of positioning seats 42, respectively. In other words, each positioning seat 42 is capable of positioning Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI the objects of materials 200 that have been transported by the discharge conveyor 41 and are in the corresponding deflection path P, but the present disclosure is not limited in this way. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of deflection paths P and the number of positioning seats 42 in the unloading apparatus 4 may be increased according to the design requirement; or in other embodiments, the number of positioning seats 42 used in the unloading apparatus 4 may be limited to one, and the unloading apparatus 4 omits having the deflection mechanism 43, according to the design requirement. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8, the plurality of unloading and transfer mechanisms 44 correspond respectively to the plurality of positioning seats 42 and the unloading region 45. In other words, any one of the unloading and transfer mechanisms 44 corresponds in position to a positioning seat 42 and the unloading region 45 for the transport of an object of material 200 from the corresponding positioning seat 42 to the container 300 placed in the unloading region 45, but this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the number of unloading and transfer mechanisms 44 used in the unloading apparatus 4 may be one, and the unloading and transfer mechanism 44 corresponds to a plurality of positioning seats 42. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, the unloading and transfer mechanism 44 includes an arm body 441, a catch device 442, a sliding cylinder 443 connected to the arm body 441 and the catch device 442, and a photoelectric sensor 444 installed on the arm body 442 and corresponding in position to the catch device 442. The arm body 441 moves relative to the catch device 442 by means of the sliding cylinder 443, and the catch device 442 is configured to hold one of the material objects 200. The photoelectric sensor 444 is activated or triggered by the catch device 442 through the relative movement between the catch device 442 and the arm body 441. For example, when the arm body 441 and the capture device 442 move relative to each other through the sliding cylinder 443 such that the capture device 442 blocks the photoelectric sensor 444, the discharge apparatus 4 drives the capture device 442 to hold or release one of the material objects 200 according to the signal generated by the photoelectric sensor 444. From a different perspective, during the procedure of the unloading and transfer mechanism 44 for transporting the held object 200 to the container 300, when the capture device 442 touches the bottom of the container 300 or touches other objects of material 200 that are already in the container 300, the arm body 441 moves a predefined distance with Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI with respect to the capture device 442 (for example, until the photoelectric sensor 444 is blocked by the capture device 444), thereby ensuring that the material object 200 held by the discharge and transfer mechanism 44 is not swinging in the air and further preventing the material object 200 from falling freely directly into the container 300 because the capture device 442 releases the material object 200. It should be noted that the structure of the feeding mechanical arm 132 is the same as or similar to that of the unloading and transfer mechanism 44, and the feeding mechanical arm 132 can also be arranged with a photoelectric sensor (not shown), so as to be equipped with the same operating functions and effects as the unloading and transfer mechanism 44. Additionally, in this embodiment, only some structural parts of the transfer mechanisms are described, and the unexplained structural parts such as rails, motors, and other structural members are shown approximately in the figures. Second Modality With reference to Figures 14 and 15, a second version of this disclosure is provided, which is similar to the first version. For the sake of brevity, the descriptions of the same components in the first and second versions of this disclosure are omitted, and the following description only discloses the differences between the first and second versions. In this embodiment, the number of distribution devices 21 in the distribution apparatus 2 is plural, and the plurality of distribution devices 21 operate independently of each other and have one end arranged adjacent to each other. In this embodiment, one end of each distribution device 21 is adjacent to the standby region 12 of the supply apparatus 1. It should be noted that the arrangement of the plurality of distribution devices 21 with respect to the power supply apparatus 1 may be altered according to the design requirement, and this disclosure is not limited in this way. To better understand this arrangement, two types of arrangements for the plurality of distribution devices 21 are described herein. As shown in FIG. 14, each distribution device 21 is elongated, and one of the distribution devices 21 is arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction (longitudinal axis) of another distribution device 21; or, as shown in FIG. 15, the plurality of distribution devices 21 and the holding region 12 are arranged in a T-formation. Furthermore, the 100 storage system in this configuration only has a plurality of storage devices 3 arranged on each side of each device. Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI distribution 21, but the present disclosure is not limited in this way. For example, in other embodiments, the storage system 100 may have a plurality of storage devices 3 arranged on opposite sides of any of the distribution devices 21. Furthermore, the discharge conveyor 22 in this embodiment includes a plurality of conveyor segments 221, which correspond in position to the plurality of dispensing devices 21, respectively, but this disclosure is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, the discharge conveyor 22 may be a single conveyor segment 221 arranged in correspondence with the plurality of dispensing devices 21 arranged in a row. In this embodiment, the plurality of conveyor segments 221 are connected to each other, and at least one of the conveyor segments 221 is connected to the discharge conveyor 41, such that the plurality of conveyor segments 221 cooperate with each other to transport the material objects 200 to the discharge apparatus 4. Beneficial Effects of the Modalities In conclusion, by means of the distribution apparatus or distribution module that connects the plurality of storage apparatuses to cooperate with each other and work together in the modular / serial / tandem storage system of the present disclosure, the plurality of material objects can be dispersed among and stored in the plurality of storage apparatuses and dispensed separately from the plurality of respective storage apparatuses, thereby reducing the risk and inconvenience caused by the malfunction of a single storage apparatus and capitalizing on the value of the plurality of storage apparatuses. Furthermore, in the storage system of the present disclosure, through the sensor of the storage and transfer mechanism that detects the plurality of targets to obtain the position information of the plurality of shelves, the position information of the plurality of storage shelves in the storage apparatus is quickly adjusted and calibrated, and thus the conventional method of performing spot adjustment and calibration with manpower is replaced. Furthermore, according to the storage system described herein, during the unloading and transfer mechanism that transports the held material object to the container, the arm body is capable of moving a predefined distance relative to the capture device when the capture device touches the bottom of the container or other material objects already placed in the container. The predefined distance is, for example, until the photoelectric sensor is blocked by the capture device. Therefore, the non-rolling state of the material object held by the mechanism is confirmed. Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI discharge and transfer, and the direct free fall of the material object into the container is prevented due to the capture device that releases the material object into the air. The preceding description of exemplary forms of disclosure has been presented for illustrative and descriptive purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The modalities were chosen and described to explain the principles of disclosure and their practical application, enabling other practitioners to use disclosure and various modalities with modifications as they suit the particular use envisaged. Alternative modalities will become evident to those practitioners in the field to which this disclosure pertains without departing from its spirit and scope.

Claims

1. A storage system, comprising: a feeding apparatus, comprising: a preparation region for the placement of a plurality of material objects; a waiting region separate from the preparation region; and a feeding and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the preparation region and the waiting region and configured to transport one of the material objects from the preparation region to the waiting region; a distribution apparatus, comprising at least one distribution device and a discharge conveyor, the at least one distribution device comprising: a plurality of input carriers separated from each other; and a distribution and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the waiting region and the plurality of input carriers and configured to transport one of the material objects from the waiting region to any of the input carriers;a plurality of storage apparatuses respectively arranged in correspondence with the plurality of input carriers of at least one distribution device; wherein each of the storage apparatuses is configured to store the material objects by conveying the material objects from the corresponding input conveyor and to convey one of the stored material objects to the discharge conveyor; and a discharge apparatus arranged in correspondence with the discharge conveyor and configured to convey the material objects from the discharge conveyor to a container.

2. The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the feeding and transfer mechanism comprises: a sliding feeding table adjacent to the waiting region; and a mechanical feeding arm arranged in correspondence with the preparation region and the sliding feeding table and configured to transport one of the material objects from the preparation region to the sliding feeding table so that the material objects slide to the waiting region via the sliding feeding table.

3. The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the plurality of storage devices is arranged respectively on opposite sides of at least one distribution device.

4. The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the at least one distribution device comprises a plurality of drop platforms that correspond respectively in position to the plurality Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI of storage apparatuses, and the plurality of drop platforms is arranged in correspondence with the discharge conveyor; wherein each of the storage apparatuses is configured to transport one of the stored material objects to the corresponding drop platform so that the material object is dropped onto the discharge conveyor via the drop platform.

5. The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that a number of at least one distribution device is plural, the plurality of distribution devices operate independently of each other, and one end of each of the distribution devices is adjacent to the standby region of the power supply apparatus.

6. The storage system according to claim 5, further characterized in that each of the distribution devices is elongated, and one of the distribution devices is arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction of another distribution device.

7. The storage system according to claim 5, further characterized in that each of the distribution devices is elongated, and the plurality of distribution devices and the waiting region are arranged in a T-formation.

8. The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that at least one of the storage apparatuses comprises: a plurality of shelves, wherein each shelf comprises a plurality of storage shelves formed in a shelf height direction; a plurality of targets installed respectively on the plurality of shelves; and a storage and transfer mechanism comprising a clamping jaw and a sensor installed on the clamping jaw, wherein the clamping jaw is configured to transport one of the material objects from the corresponding infeed conveyor to one of the storage shelves and to transport the material object placed on any of the storage shelves to the discharge conveyor; wherein the sensor obtains position information of the plurality of shelves by detecting the plurality of targets.

9. The storage system according to claim 8, further characterized in that the sensor is a laser sensor, the plurality of targets are located at the same height, and each of the targets is a reflector board, which records the position information of the corresponding shelf. 10.- The storage system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the unloading apparatus comprises: a discharge conveyor with its head end connected to the end end of the discharge conveyor and configured to receive the material objects transported by the discharge conveyor; and at least one positioning seat disposed at the end end of the discharge conveyor and configured for placing the material objects transported by the discharge conveyor. 11- The storage system according to claim 10, further characterized in that a number of the at least one positioning seat is plural, the unloading apparatus comprises a deflection mechanism corresponding to the unloading conveyor, the deflection mechanism being configured to be driven to define a plurality of deflection paths corresponding respectively to the plurality of positioning seats; wherein the deflection mechanism is configured to deflect respectively the plurality of material objects transported by the unloading conveyor to the plurality of deflection paths so that the plurality of material objects are respectively placed in the plurality of positioning seats.

12. The storage system according to claim 10, further characterized in that the unloading apparatus comprises a unloading region for placing the container and a unloading and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the at least one positioning seat and the unloading region and configured to transport one of the material objects from the at least one positioning seat to the container placed in the unloading region; wherein the unloading and transfer mechanism comprises an arm body, a grasping device, a sliding cylinder connected to the arm body and the grasping device, and a photoelectric sensor installed in the arm body and arranged in correspondence with the grasping device;wherein the arm body moves relative to the capture device via the sliding cylinder, and the capture device is configured to hold one of the material objects; when the arm body and the capture device move relative to each other via the sliding cylinder and the capture device blocks the photoelectric sensor, the discharge apparatus drives the capture device to hold or release one of the material objects according to a signal generated by the photoelectric sensor. 13.- A distribution module of a storage system, the distribution module comprising: a feeding apparatus, comprising: a preparation region for the placement of a plurality of material objects; a waiting region separate from the preparation region; and a feeding and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the preparation region and the waiting region for the transport of one of the material objects from the preparation region to the waiting region; and a distribution apparatus Qb ICI f\!77(\7 / B / YILI) comprising at least one distribution device, the at least one distribution device comprising: a plurality of input carriers separated from each other;and a distribution and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the waiting region and the plurality of input carriers for the transport of one of the material objects from the waiting region to any of the input carriers.; 14. The distribution module according to claim 13, further characterized in that the feeding and transfer mechanism comprises: a sliding feeding table arranged in correspondence with the waiting region; and a mechanical feeding arm arranged in correspondence with the preparation region and the sliding feeding table for transporting one of the material objects from the preparation region to the sliding feeding table so that the material objects are moved to the waiting region via the sliding feeding table. 15- The distribution module according to claim 13, further characterized in that the distribution apparatus comprises a discharge conveyor, the at least one distribution device comprises a plurality of drop platforms arranged in correspondence with the discharge conveyor, and each of the drop platforms is configured to drop the material objects located on the drop platform onto the discharge conveyor. 16.- The distribution module according to claim 13, further characterized in that a number of at least one distribution device is plural, the plurality of distribution devices operate independently of each other, and one end of each distribution device is adjacent to the standby region of the power supply apparatus. 17.- The distribution module according to claim 16, further characterized in that each distribution device is elongated, and one of the distribution devices is arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction of another distribution device. 18.- The distribution module according to claim 16, further characterized in that each distribution device is elongated, and the plurality of distribution devices and the waiting region are arranged in a T-formation. 19.- A distribution apparatus of a storage system, the distribution apparatus comprising: a discharge conveyor; and a plurality of independently operating distribution devices, wherein one end of the plurality of distribution devices is arranged adjacent to the other, and each distribution device comprising: a plurality of separate input carriers; a distribution and transfer mechanism arranged in correspondence with the plurality of input carriers for transporting one of the material objects to any of the input carriers; and a plurality of drop platforms arranged in correspondence with the discharge conveyor, wherein each drop platform is configured to drop the material objects located on the drop platform onto the discharge conveyor.5 20,- The distribution apparatus according to claim 19, further characterized in that each distribution device is elongated, and one of the distribution devices is arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction of another distribution device.

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