Method and repacking system for repacking goods from dispensing containers into goods receiving containers, having an emptying station and a redistribution station

Abstract

The invention specifies a method and a repacking system (1, 1a..1iii) for repacking goods (2, 2') from dispensing containers (3) into goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b'), wherein the repacking system (1, 1a..1iii) comprises an emptying station (5, 5a..5ii) and a redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) which is spaced apart therefrom. In the emptying station (5, 5a..5ii), the goods (2, 2') are dispensed from the dispensing containers (3) via a goods transfer shaft (9) into a first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'). In the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii), the emptied goods (2, 2') are redistributed to the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and to a second goods receiving container (4b) and possibly to a redistribution station goods receiving base (11), such that, in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), only such a proportion of goods (2, 2') remains until a predeterminable fill level (h) in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is reached. The invention further specifies an order-picking system (23) having such a repacking system (1, 1a..1iii).

Description

[0001] Method and repacking system for repacking goods from delivery containers into goods receiving containers with an emptying station and a redistribution station

[0002] The invention relates to a method for repacking goods from a delivery container into a goods receiving container in a repacking system, in particular in a goods receiving area of ​​a picking system.

[0003] The invention further relates to a repackaging system for repacking goods from a delivery container into a plurality of goods receiving containers, comprising an emptying station with a first goods transfer device, a redistribution station spaced from the emptying station with a second goods transfer device, and a first and second conveyor system. The first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area and a goods receiving area with a first delivery position. The second goods transfer device comprises a goods transfer area with a second delivery position. The first conveyor system is designed to transport the delivery container to the goods delivery area, and the second conveyor system is designed to transport a goods receiving container to the goods receiving area and to provide the goods receiving container in the first delivery position and to transport the goods receiving container out of the goods receiving area.

[0004] Finally, the invention relates to a picking system for processing picking orders, comprising a goods receiving area, a repacking system of the type mentioned above, a warehouse, at least one picking station, a storage conveyor system, and a picking conveyor system. The goods receiving area serves to receive goods delivered in delivery containers; the repacking system serves to repack (or transfer or pour) goods from the delivery containers into goods receiving containers; and the warehouse serves to store the goods in the goods receiving containers. The at least one picking station is provided for picking goods from the goods receiving containers into shipping containers according to picking orders.The storage conveyor system is designed to transport the goods receiving containers from the repacking system to the warehouse, and the picking conveyor system is designed to transport the goods receiving containers between the warehouse and the at least one picking station. Such a repacking method (also known generally as "decanting"), such a repacking system, and such a picking system are generally known from the prior art. In known picking systems, goods are sometimes frequently repacked from a respective drop-off container into a respective goods receiving container, for example, to simplify or even enable handling of the goods in the picking system. This particularly affects incoming goods, since the delivered drop-off containers can have very different formats.The high volume of goods handled in a picking system requires an efficient and high-performance solution for repacking goods. However, existing solutions can only partially meet the required performance characteristics, which can impair the overall performance of a picking system.

[0005] In this context, WO 2018 / 132855 A1 also discloses a method for picking goods, in which a robot removes goods from a source load carrier and places them in a target load carrier. After the goods have been removed, a check is carried out to determine whether the robot is holding any goods. Furthermore, the quantity and / or type of the removed goods is determined. The placing of the goods in the target load carrier is aborted or modified if no goods are being held by the robot or if the quantity and / or type of the removed goods do not contribute to completing a picking order.

[0006] JP 2013-112368 A also discloses a device with a funnel-like product transfer chute, which forms a filling opening at the upper end, an outlet opening at the lower end, and a constriction between the upper and lower ends. The cross-section of the filling opening is larger than the cross-section of the outlet opening.

[0007] EP 0734 981 A1 further discloses a loading device for loading transport containers onto a conveyor track, which device includes a closable hopper. To ensure safe filling of the transport containers with such a loading device, adjustable cover elements are arranged on the side of the hopper, which can be positioned close to the upper edges of a transport container.

[0008] WO 2022 / 133511 A1 further discloses a method and a picking system for reloading goods with the aid of a robot. Depending on the grippability type of the goods to be reloaded, a gripper is coupled to or activated by a robot head of the robot. This allows goods to be picked up at a first position and deposited at a second position. The goods are fed to the robot separately according to product groups, so that the goods of a first product group are initially provided at the first position, followed by the goods of a second product group. The first product group comprises goods of a first grippability type, and the second product group comprises goods of a second grippability type.

[0009] WO 2012 / 024714 A2 also discloses a method for commissioning goods, in which a number of similar goods to be placed in a loading device is specified, and in which the loaded loading device is transported to a transfer station to transfer the goods from the loading device into a shipping container. The specified number can be one or more. Furthermore, a conveyor device with a transfer section is disclosed, in which a central region of the conveyor track is free of conveying means. The conveyor device further comprises means for arranging a shipping container open at the top below said transfer section.

[0010] Finally, WO 2022 / 187557 A2 discloses an automated transfer system for transferring individual cartons supplied by manufacturers. The automated transfer system comprises a transfer workstation that receives the individual cartons, cuts open the carton packaging, and removes it. Once the carton packaging has been removed, the transfer workstation separates and sorts the individual goods and deposits them into containers located below the transfer workstation.

[0011] An object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved method for repacking goods, an improved repacking system for repacking goods, and an improved order picking system. In particular, an efficient and high-performance solution for repacking goods is to be proposed.

[0012] The object of the invention is achieved by a repackaging system for repacking goods from a delivery container into a plurality of goods receiving containers, which comprises an emptying station with a first goods transfer device, which comprises a goods delivery area and a goods receiving area with a first delivery position, a redistribution station spaced from the emptying station with a second goods transfer device, which comprises a goods transfer area with a second delivery position, a first conveyor system for transporting the delivery container to the goods delivery area, and a second conveyor system for transporting a first goods receiving container to the goods receiving area and for providing the first goods receiving container in the first delivery position and for transporting the first goods receiving container from the goods receiving area, wherein the repackaging system further comprises a mobile goods transfer chute,which can be arranged between the goods delivery area and the first goods receiving container, and the second goods transfer device optionally comprises a redistribution station goods receiving floor which is adjacent to the second delivery position.

[0013] The object of the invention is further achieved by an order picking system of the type mentioned at the outset, in which the repacking system is designed as stated above and in which the second conveyor system for transporting the goods receiving containers is connected to the warehouse via the storage conveyor system.

[0014] The object of the invention is also achieved by a method for repacking (or transferring or pouring) goods from delivery containers into goods receiving containers with the aid of an emptying station and a redistribution station spaced therefrom, in particular at a goods entrance of a picking system, which comprises the following steps: a) providing a delivery container filled with goods, b) providing a first goods receiving container for repacking the goods from the one delivery container into the first goods receiving container, wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container is smaller than a goods volume of the goods in the delivery container, c) providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station, wherein the first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area and a goods receiving area with a first delivery position, d) providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station,wherein the second goods transfer device comprises a goods transfer area with a second delivery position and a redistribution station goods receiving floor, e) transporting the delivery container into the goods delivery area by means of a first conveyor system, f) transporting the first goods receiving container into the goods receiving area and providing the first goods receiving container in the first delivery position by means of a second conveyor system, comprising providing a mobile goods transfer shaft between the goods delivery area and the first goods receiving container, g) emptying the delivery container in the goods delivery area (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer shaft or an emptying station goods receiving floor) such that the goods are delivered from the delivery container into the provided goods transfer shaft and into the provided first goods receiving container,h) removing the delivery container after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer chute), i) transporting the first goods receiving container together with the goods transfer chute into the goods transfer area and providing the first goods receiving container and the goods transfer chute in the second delivery position by means of the second conveyor system, j) after step i) redistributing the goods emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container and the redistribution station goods receiving floor, so that only a portion of goods remains in the first goods receiving container until a predeterminable fill level is reached in the first goods receiving container and at least a portion of the goods exceeding the predeterminable fill level is transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor,and k) transporting the filled first goods receiving container after completion of a redistribution of the goods according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system.

[0015] In the above-mentioned method, the repackaging system comprises a goods transfer chute, which can be arranged between the goods delivery area and the first goods receiving container. Furthermore, the second goods transfer device comprises a redistribution station goods receiving floor, which is adjacent to the second delivery position. With regard to the goods transfer chute, the term "mobile" can be understood to mean that the goods transfer chute is not stationary in the goods delivery area. Rather, the goods transfer chute can be moved out of the goods delivery area. In particular, the goods transfer chute can be moved from the emptying station to the redistribution station and vice versa. In particular, the goods transfer chute is moved together with the first goods receiving container.

[0016] In the above-mentioned method, the repackaging system can be arranged, in particular, in a goods receiving area of ​​a picking system, which in particular has a warehouse and a picking station for picking goods according to picking orders. Furthermore, the goods receiving containers provided in step b) can each be empty or partially filled. Furthermore, completion of the redistribution according to step j) can be acknowledged by a detection device connected to a control unit, which in turn controls the second conveyor system.

[0017] The presented method, the presented repacking system and the presented picking system have in particular the following features and advantages.

[0018] The proposed measures are particularly suitable for textiles, especially those packaged in plastic bags.

[0019] In the context of the invention, the term “repackaging” is understood to mean refilling or pouring goods.

[0020] The repacking of goods from delivery containers into goods receiving containers takes place in particular without reference to a picking order or customer order and is suitable, for example, for preparing the storage of goods in a warehouse.

[0021] In particular, after the goods have been repacked, the first goods receiving container and second goods receiving container are transported from the repacking system to an automated warehouse by a storage and retrieval conveyor system (stationary conveyor system, for example a roller conveyor, or mobile conveyor system, for example an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR)) and stored in the warehouse. In particular, the warehouse can comprise one or more storage and retrieval machines that store the first goods receiving container and second goods receiving container in one or more storage racks. In particular, one of the goods receiving containers is retrieved from the automated warehouse and transported to a picking station when a good is required for a picking order from this goods receiving container.In particular, the warehouse can comprise one or more storage and retrieval machines, one of which retrieves the required goods receiving container from a storage rack. It can thus be seen that the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container can be used in the picking system as so-called "system containers."

[0022] The first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are preferably standardized goods receiving containers. The first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container preferably have a uniform (constant) receiving volume and / or uniform dimensions, regardless of the type of goods, in particular regardless of the dimensions of the goods.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the mobile goods transfer shaft extends with its longitudinal axis vertically between the goods delivery area and the goods receiving area above the first delivery position when the first goods receiving container is provided in the first delivery position.

[0024] The goods transfer chute allows for a controlled transfer of goods from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container. It is virtually impossible for the goods to be distributed unfavorably during transfer from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container and / or to accidentally fall to the floor. On the contrary, the goods transfer chute, with its chute walls, can serve as a guide chute between the feed opening and the delivery opening, along which the goods can be moved. The goods can even be guided through the guide chute during a transfer movement. This can prove particularly advantageous for stackable goods.

[0025] In addition, the goods transfer chute can allow for overfilling of the first goods receiving container. If the goods are stackable, the goods transfer chute can also be used to secure a stack of goods that is relatively high compared to the support surface from tipping over. It can be provided that the surface dimension of the feed opening of the goods transfer chute is larger than the discharge opening of the delivery container through which the goods are discharged. This enables reliable transfer of the goods from the discharge container to the goods receiving container.

[0026] Within the scope of the invention, emptying the dispensing container into the provided first goods receiving container can be understood as meaning that all goods are dispensed from the dispensing container. In other words, the dispensing container is preferably completely emptied. The goods can be received partly in the first goods receiving container and partly in the goods transfer chute. In principle, however, a minimum portion of goods is always dispensed into the first goods receiving container and received by it. Dispensing of the goods from the dispensing container preferably occurs (solely) by gravity.

[0027] In addition, in step h), a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer shaft can take place in such a way that the delivery container is moved, for example, according to a first embodiment exclusively in a horizontal movement relative to the goods transfer shaft or according to a second embodiment in a horizontal movement and vertical movement relative to the goods transfer shaft.

[0028] In particular, according to the first embodiment, the horizontal movement of the dispensing container can be performed relative to and on or above the emptying station goods receiving floor. In other words, the dispensing container can be pushed or lifted on the emptying station goods receiving floor to a transfer position above the goods transfer chute.

[0029] In particular, according to the second embodiment, the horizontal movement of the dispensing container can be performed relative to and on the emptying station goods receiving floor, and the vertical movement relative to the emptying station goods receiving floor. In other words, the dispensing container can be pushed along the emptying station goods receiving floor to a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft and then lifted. When emptying the dispensing container according to step g), the goods fall through an opening arranged in the emptying station goods receiving floor and assigned to the transfer position.

[0030] A “removal” of the dispensing container from the goods dispensing area after emptying according to step g) may comprise a vertical movement of the dispensing container, or a vertical movement and horizontal movement of the dispensing container.

[0031] This process step can be performed automatically by a manipulation device or manually by a warehouse worker. This process step can also comprise a combination of an automatic process step and a manual process step.

[0032] Emptying in step g) can be done without changing the orientation of the dispensing container or by tilting it.

[0033] The predeterminable filling level can be a maximum filling level in the first goods receiving container or any (desired) lower filling level than the maximum filling level.

[0034] According to step j), the redistribution of the goods emptied in step g) can be carried out in one embodiment variant in such a way that only a portion of the goods remains in the first goods receiving container until a predeterminable fill level is reached in the first goods receiving container and from a portion of goods exceeding the fill level (from the first goods receiving container) at least a portion is temporarily transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0035] In this context, “at least a part of a portion of goods exceeding the fill level” can also be understood to mean that the (entire) portion of goods exceeding the fill level is temporarily transferred from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0036] Accordingly, in step j) of claim 1, the redistribution of the goods emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container and the redistribution station goods receiving floor can be carried out in such a way that only a portion of goods remains in the first goods receiving container until a predeterminable fill level is reached in the first goods receiving container and a portion of goods exceeding the predeterminable fill level is transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0037] The proportion of goods remaining in the first goods receiving container corresponds to a first proportion of goods from the delivery container.

[0038] As will be described below, a portion of the goods that are transferred into the second goods receiving container corresponds to a second portion of the goods from the delivery container.

[0039] The first portion of the goods is determined by a predeterminable fill level in the first goods receiving container. The predeterminable fill level, which may correspond to a maximum fill level, is preferably selected such that the goods do not protrude from the first goods receiving container. This enables reliable transport of the goods with the first goods receiving container.

[0040] The second portion of goods results from the portion of goods that were transferred from the first goods receiving container and / or the goods transfer shaft and the redistribution station goods receiving floor to the second goods receiving container after a first transfer, or from the redistribution station goods receiving floor to the second goods receiving container after a second transfer. All or just a portion of the goods can be removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container. The second goods receiving container can also be filled to a predeterminable fill level. The predeterminable fill level can be a maximum fill level in the second goods receiving container or any (desired) fill level lower than the maximum fill level. In principle, the predeterminable fill level can also be determined by specifying a quantity of goods.

[0041] If the total quantity of goods from the delivery container can be completely taken up by the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container, the first portion and the second portion make up the total quantity of goods from the delivery container.

[0042] The described redistribution of goods according to step j) can be carried out manually by a warehouse worker or automatically by a robot. In principle, it can be provided that, before the filled first goods receiving container is transported away in step k), the completion of the redistribution is confirmed at a detection device. The detection device is connected to a control unit, which in turn controls the second conveyor system. The detection device can comprise an acknowledgment button or the like, by which an (acknowledgment) signal is generated when the warehouse worker reports the completion of a redistribution just carried out - according to step j) - to the control unit. For example, the warehouse worker (operator) reports the completion of the redistribution just carried out to the control unit by pressing the acknowledgment button on the detection device.The second conveyor system is then controlled by the control unit, and, for example, a first goods receiving container is removed. However, the detection device can also comprise an optoelectronic sensor system that generates a signal and transmits it to the control unit when the warehouse worker has completed a redistribution operation just performed—according to step j).

[0043] According to this optional embodiment, step j) additionally comprises the following step of acknowledging completion of the redistribution at a detection device which is connected to a control unit which in turn controls the second conveyor system in order to transport the first goods receiving container away from the second delivery position or from the goods transfer area.

[0044] The advantage is that the process for repacking goods from a delivery container into a first goods receiving container and a second goods receiving container is particularly simple and a high repacking performance can be achieved. The goods transfer chute promotes reliable goods transfer from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container. In addition, the goods transfer chute allows for "overfilling" of the first goods receiving container. The goods that cannot be picked up in the first goods receiving container and are located in the goods transfer chute are placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor, temporarily buffered and, in a subsequent process step, reloaded into the second goods receiving container. The first goods receiving container can therefore be removed immediately after step g) or step h) has been completed.

[0045] The repacking system can also be set up very simply and, if necessary, as a standard, which advantageously promotes a reliable repacking process, in particular reducing the error rate, ensuring more predictability of the repacking process and also facilitating the training of new employees.

[0046] The object of the invention is further achieved by a method for repacking (or transferring or pouring) goods from delivery containers into goods receiving containers with the aid of an emptying station and a redistribution station spaced therefrom, in particular at a goods entrance of a picking system, which comprises the following steps: a) providing a delivery container filled with goods, b) providing a first goods receiving container and a second goods receiving container for repacking the goods from the one delivery container into the first goods receiving container and into the second goods receiving container, wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container is smaller than a goods volume of the goods in the delivery container, c) providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station, wherein the first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area and a goods receiving area with a first delivery position,d) Providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station, wherein the second goods transfer device comprises a goods transfer area with a second delivery position and a third delivery position and optionally a redistribution station goods receiving floor, e) Transporting the delivery container into the goods delivery area by means of a first conveyor system, f) Transporting the first goods receiving container into the goods receiving area and providing the first goods receiving container in the first delivery position by means of a second conveyor system, comprising providing a mobile goods transfer chute between the goods delivery area and the first goods receiving container, g) Emptying the delivery container in the goods delivery area (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer chute or an emptying station goods receiving floor) such thatthat the goods are delivered from the delivery container into the provided goods transfer shaft and into the provided first goods receiving container, h) removing the delivery container after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer shaft), i) transporting the first goods receiving container together with the goods transfer shaft into the goods transfer area and providing the first goods receiving container and the goods transfer shaft in the second delivery position and transporting the second goods receiving container into the goods transfer area and providing the second goods receiving container in the third delivery position, each by means of the second conveyor system,j) after step i) redistributing the goods emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container and provided second goods receiving container and, if applicable, the redistribution station goods receiving floor, so that only a portion of goods remains in the first goods receiving container until a predeterminable fill level is reached in the first goods receiving container and a portion of goods exceeding the predeterminable fill level is transferred to the second goods receiving container and, if applicable, the redistribution station goods receiving floor, and k) transporting (away) the filled first goods receiving container and filled second goods receiving container after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system.

[0047] In the above-mentioned method, the repackaging system comprises a goods transfer chute, which can be arranged between the goods delivery area and the first goods receiving container. Furthermore, the second goods transfer device comprises an optional redistribution station goods receiving floor, which is adjacent to the second delivery position.

[0048] With regard to the goods transfer chute, the term "mobile" can be understood to mean that the goods transfer chute is not stationary and mounted in the goods delivery area. Rather, the goods transfer chute can be moved out of the goods delivery area. In particular, the goods transfer chute can be moved from the emptying station to the redistribution station and vice versa. In particular, the goods transfer chute is moved together with the first goods receiving container.

[0049] In the above-mentioned method, the repackaging system can be arranged, in particular, in a goods receiving area of ​​a picking system, which in particular has a warehouse and a picking station for picking goods according to picking orders. Furthermore, the goods receiving containers provided in step b) can each be empty or partially filled. Furthermore, completion of the redistribution according to step j) can be acknowledged by a detection device connected to a control unit, which in turn controls the second conveyor system.

[0050] According to this embodiment, a second delivery position and a third delivery position are provided, in which the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are provided in parallel. It should be noted that a further (fourth, fifth, etc.) delivery position can also be provided, in which a further (third, fourth, etc.) goods receiving container can be provided parallel to the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container.

[0051] The redistribution station goods receiving floor is not absolutely necessary and can be arranged optionally.

[0052] The presented method, the presented repacking system and the presented picking system have in particular the following features and advantages.

[0053] The proposed measures are particularly suitable for textiles, especially those packaged in plastic bags.

[0054] In the context of the invention, the term “repackaging” is understood to mean refilling or pouring goods.

[0055] The repacking of goods from delivery containers into goods receiving containers takes place in particular without reference to a picking order or customer order and is suitable, for example, for preparing the storage of goods in a warehouse.

[0056] In particular, after the goods have been repacked, the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are transported from the repacking system to an automated warehouse by a storage and retrieval conveyor system (stationary conveyor system, for example a roller conveyor, or mobile conveyor system, for example an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR)) and stored in the warehouse. In particular, the warehouse can comprise one or more storage and retrieval machines that store the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container in one or more storage racks. In particular, one of the goods receiving containers is retrieved from the automated warehouse and transported to a picking station when a good is required for a picking order from this goods receiving container.In particular, the warehouse can comprise one or more storage and retrieval machines, one of which retrieves the required goods receiving container from a storage rack. It can thus be seen that the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container can be used in the picking system as so-called "system containers."

[0057] The first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are preferably standardized goods receiving containers. The first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container preferably have a uniform (constant) receiving volume and / or uniform dimensions, regardless of the type of goods, in particular regardless of the dimensions of the goods.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the mobile goods transfer shaft extends with its longitudinal axis vertically between the goods delivery area and the goods receiving area above the first delivery position when the first goods receiving container is provided in the first delivery position.

[0059] The goods transfer chute allows for controlled transfer of goods from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container. It is virtually impossible for the goods to be distributed unfavorably during transfer from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container and / or to accidentally fall to the floor. On the contrary, the goods transfer chute, with its chute walls, can serve as a guide chute between the feed opening and the delivery opening, along which the goods can be moved. The goods can even be guided through the guide chute during a transfer movement. This can prove particularly advantageous for stackable goods.

[0060] In addition, the goods transfer chute can allow for overfilling of the first goods receiving container. If the goods are stackable, even a relatively high stack of goods relative to the support surface can be secured against tipping over.

[0061] It can be provided that the surface area of ​​the feed opening of the goods transfer chute is larger than the discharge opening of the delivery container through which the goods are dispensed. This enables reliable transfer of the goods from the delivery container to the goods receiving container.

[0062] Within the scope of the invention, emptying the dispensing container into the provided first goods receiving container can be understood as meaning that all goods are dispensed from the dispensing container. In other words, the dispensing container is preferably completely emptied. The goods can be received partly in the first goods receiving container and partly in the goods transfer chute. Dispensing of the goods from the dispensing container preferably occurs (solely) by gravity.

[0063] After emptying the goods according to step g), the goods can be redistributed to the first goods receiving container provided in the second delivery position and to the second goods receiving container provided in the third delivery position and, if applicable, to the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0064] At least a portion of the goods exceeding the fill level can be transferred from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container. In this context, "at least a portion of the goods exceeding the fill level" can also be understood to mean that the (entire) portion of the goods exceeding the fill level is transferred from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container. Accordingly, a "direct" transfer of goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container is possible.

[0065] According to a further embodiment, it is also possible for at least a portion of the goods exceeding the fill level to be temporarily transferred from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor. In this context, "at least a portion of the goods exceeding the fill level" can also be understood to mean that the (entire) portion of the goods exceeding the fill level is temporarily transferred from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor. Afterwards, all or only a portion of the goods are removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container. Accordingly, an "indirect" transfer of the goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container is possible.According to yet another embodiment, a portion of the goods exceeding the fill level can be transferred directly from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container, and a portion can be transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided. All or only a portion of the goods can then be removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container.

[0066] In addition, in step h), a relative movement between the delivery container and the goods transfer shaft can take place in such a way that the delivery container is moved, for example, according to a first embodiment exclusively in a horizontal movement relative to the goods transfer shaft or according to a second embodiment in a horizontal movement and vertical movement relative to the first goods transfer shaft.

[0067] In particular, the horizontal movement of the dispensing container according to the first embodiment can be carried out relative to and on the emptying station goods receiving floor, provided that an emptying station goods receiving floor is provided. In other words, the dispensing container can be pushed on the emptying station goods receiving floor up to a transfer position above the first goods transfer shaft.

[0068] In particular, according to the second embodiment, the horizontal movement of the dispensing container can be performed relative to and on the emptying station goods receiving floor, provided that an emptying station goods receiving floor is provided, and the vertical movement relative to the emptying station goods receiving floor. In other words, the dispensing container can be pushed along the emptying station goods receiving floor to a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft and then lifted.

[0069] When the delivery container is emptied according to step g), the goods fall through an opening arranged in the emptying station goods receiving floor and assigned to the transfer position.

[0070] Removing the dispensing container from the goods dispensing area after emptying according to step g) may involve a vertical movement of the dispensing container, or a vertical and horizontal movement of the dispensing container. This method step may be performed automatically by a manipulation device or manually by a warehouse worker. This method step may also involve a combination of an automatic process step and a manual process step.

[0071] Emptying in step g) can be done without changing the orientation of the dispensing container or by tilting it.

[0072] The predeterminable filling level can be a maximum filling level in the first goods receiving container or any (desired) lower filling level than the maximum filling level.

[0073] The proportion of goods remaining in the first goods receiving container corresponds to a first proportion of goods from the delivery container.

[0074] As described, a portion of the goods that are transferred into the second goods receiving container corresponds to a second portion of the goods from the delivery container.

[0075] The first portion of the goods is determined by a predeterminable fill level in the first goods receiving container. The predeterminable fill level, which may correspond to a maximum fill level, is preferably selected such that the goods do not protrude from the first goods receiving container. This enables reliable transport of the goods with the first goods receiving container.

[0076] The second portion of the goods results from the portion of goods which were transferred from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container after a first execution, or from the first goods receiving container and the redistribution station goods receiving floor, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided, to the second goods receiving container after a second execution.

[0077] The second goods receiving container can also be filled to a predeterminable fill level. The predeterminable fill level can be a maximum fill level in the second goods receiving container or any (desired) fill level lower than the maximum fill level. In principle, the predeterminable fill level can also be determined by specifying a quantity of goods. If the total quantity of goods from the delivery container can be completely accommodated by the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container, the first portion and the second portion represent the total quantity of goods from the delivery container.

[0078] If the total quantity of goods from the delivery container is greater, i.e. in particular if the total volume of goods from the delivery container is greater than the (total) storage capacity of the two goods receiving containers, a further portion of the goods can be distributed among further (third, fourth, etc.) goods receiving containers until a predeterminable fill level is finally reached in the first goods receiving container and, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided, there are no more goods on the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0079] The described redistribution of goods according to step j) can be carried out manually by a warehouse worker or automatically by a robot.

[0080] In principle, it can be provided that, before the filled first goods receiving container and filled second goods receiving container are transported away in step k), completion of the redistribution is confirmed at a detection device. The detection device is connected to a control unit, which in turn controls the second conveyor system. The detection device can comprise an acknowledgment button or the like, which generates a signal when the warehouse worker reports the completion of a redistribution just carried out - according to step j) - to the control unit. For example, the warehouse worker (operator) reports the completion of the redistribution just carried out to the control unit by pressing the acknowledgment button on the detection device. The second conveyor system is then controlled by the control unit, and the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are transported away.However, the detection device can also comprise an optoelectronic sensor system which generates an (acknowledgement) signal and transmits it to the control unit when the warehouse worker has completed a redistribution that has just been carried out - according to step j).

[0081] According to this optional embodiment, step j) additionally comprises the following step of acknowledging the completion of the redistribution at a detection device which is connected to a control unit which in turn controls the second conveyor system in order to transport the first goods receiving container from the second delivery position and the second goods receiving container from the third delivery position. The advantage is that the method for repacking goods from a delivery container into a first goods receiving container and a second goods receiving container is particularly simple and a high repacking performance can be achieved. The goods transfer chute promotes a reliable transfer of goods from the delivery container to the first goods receiving container. In addition, the goods transfer chute allows for "overfilling" of the first goods receiving container.The goods that cannot be accommodated in the first goods receiving container and are located in the goods transfer chute can be placed on the goods receiving floor of the redistribution station, temporarily buffered, and transferred to the second goods receiving container in a subsequent process step. The first goods receiving container and second goods receiving container can therefore be removed immediately after step j) has been completed.

[0082] The repacking system can also be set up very easily, which promotes a reliable repacking process.

[0083] It is advantageous if the first conveyor system and / or second conveyor system comprises a stationary conveyor system (e.g., roller conveyors, conveyor belts, and the like) or autonomously movable transport vehicles (e.g., industrial trucks, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). The transport vehicle can comprise a chassis with wheels mounted thereon, at least some of which are drivable and / or steerable. In this way, proven technical means can be used to implement the presented repackaging system or to implement the presented method. The transport vehicle can have a goods transfer chute. This can be mounted on the transport vehicle. For example, the goods transfer chute can be attached to the chassis via a console and, in particular, can be a fixed component of the transport vehicle.

[0084] In general, the repackaging system can comprise the first goods receiving container, and the goods transfer shaft can be temporarily attached to the first goods receiving container. Alternatively, in a further embodiment, it is also conceivable that the goods transfer shaft, as mentioned above, is attached to an autonomously movable transport vehicle of the second conveyor system, wherein the autonomously movable transport vehicle is designed to accommodate the first goods receiving container below the goods transfer shaft. Accordingly, the provision of the goods transfer shaft in step f)

[0085] I) by providing a goods transfer shaft temporarily attached to the first goods receiving container, wherein the goods transfer shaft is provided with the first goods receiving container in step f) in the first delivery position, or

[0086] II) by providing the goods transfer shaft on an autonomously movable transport vehicle of the second conveyor system, wherein the first goods receiving container is arranged on the autonomously movable transport vehicle below the goods transfer shaft and the autonomously movable transport vehicle carries out step f).

[0087] The technical teaching disclosed above with regard to the attachment of the goods transfer shaft to the first goods receiving container or the autonomously movable transport vehicle, as well as the transport of the first goods receiving container with stationary first conveyor technology and / or with the transport vehicle, also applies mutatis mutandis to the second goods receiving container. An (optional) additional goods transfer shaft can be attached to the second goods receiving container or the autonomously movable transport vehicle, and the second goods receiving container can be transported with stationary first conveyor technology and / or with the transport vehicle. The additional goods transfer shaft is then mobile. In principle, however, the additional goods transfer shaft can also be arranged stationary.

[0088] In case I), the mobile goods transfer chute can be detached from the first goods receiving container after step j) or k), i.e., removed or separated from the first goods receiving container. However, it is also conceivable that in case II), after step j) or k), the first goods receiving container is transferred from the autonomously movable transport vehicle to another conveyor system or a storage location. For example, the goods transfer chute can be placed on a goods receiving container or the goods receiving container can be transferred to a transport vehicle with a goods transfer chute at a separate preparation station. However, the aforementioned processes can also take place in the emptying station, or the preparation station could be part of the emptying station.The removal of the goods transfer chute from a goods receiving container or the removal of a goods receiving container from a transport vehicle with a goods transfer chute can take place at a separate post-processing station. However, the aforementioned processes can also take place in the redistribution station, or the post-processing station could be part of the redistribution station. However, the fact that the transport vehicle itself has the goods transfer chute is not a mandatory requirement for transporting a goods receiving container with the transport vehicle. Instead, the goods transfer chute can be mounted on the goods receiving container even if the goods receiving container is transported by a transport vehicle. In other words, this means that the transport of the first goods receiving container in case I) can be carried out by stationary conveyor technology or an autonomously movable transport vehicle of the second conveyor technology.

[0089] It should be noted at this point that one or more transport vehicles may include a goods transfer chute to transport an “overfilled” first goods receiving container, and one or more other transport vehicles may not include a goods transfer chute to transport a “not overfilled” second / third / further goods receiving container.

[0090] In case II), the goods transfer chute can be designed to be adjustable on the autonomously movable transport vehicle and can be moved into a first position above the first goods receiving container and into a second position next to the first goods receiving container. In the second position, the goods transfer chute can be located laterally above the goods receiving container. However, the goods transfer chute can also be lowered and then located next to the first goods receiving container.

[0091] The second conveyor system can connect the first delivery position and the second delivery position and be configured to transport the first goods receiving container from the first delivery position to the second delivery position.

[0092] The second conveyor system can also include the storage conveyor system of the order picking system or the second conveyor system and the storage conveyor system can be connected to each other (in terms of conveyor technology).

[0093] It is also advantageous if the repacking system has a third conveyor system, which is designed as an overhead conveyor system for transporting a second goods receiving container designed as a hanging pocket to the third delivery position of the goods transfer area. In this way, too, proven technical means can be used to implement the proposed repacking system or to implement the proposed method.It is also advantageous if the repackaging system comprises a robot (in particular a single-arm or multi-arm articulated arm robot) for redistributing the goods in the area of ​​the second goods transfer device, wherein an effective range of the robot extends at least in the goods transfer area in order to remove goods from the first goods receiving container and / or the redistribution station goods receiving floor, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided, and deposit them into the second goods receiving container and / or remove them from the first goods receiving container and deposit them onto the redistribution station goods receiving floor, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided. In this way, the processes in the repackaging system can be carried out fully automatically. In particular, the second goods transfer device can additionally comprise a robot. The robot can carry out the redistribution of the goods according to step j), as already described above.

[0094] It is also advantageous if steps e), f), k) and, if appropriate, a step 1 (explained below) and at least one of steps g) to j), preferably steps g) to j), are carried out fully automatically.

[0095] The transporting according to steps e), f), k), and optionally step 1) can be carried out fully automatically by the first conveyor system. The first conveyor system can comprise a stationary conveyor system, for example a roller conveyor, or a mobile conveyor system, for example an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR). The second conveyor system can comprise a stationary conveyor system, for example a roller conveyor, or a mobile conveyor system, for example an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or autonomous mobile robot (AMR).

[0096] In particular, after the goods have been repacked, the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are transported from the repacking system to an automated warehouse by a storage conveyor system (stationary conveyor system, for example roller conveyors, or mobile conveyor system, for example Automated Guided Vehicle “AGV” or Autonomous Mobile Robots “AMR”) and stored in the warehouse.

[0097] In particular, the removal of the (emptied) delivery container can be carried out by a gripping device of the goods transfer device, which is mounted on a manipulation unit, for example, an articulated-arm robot, gantry robot, etc. Such a gripping device and manipulation unit also enable fully automated execution of step h).

[0098] In particular, the redistribution of the goods according to step j) from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor, according to claim 1, and the redistribution of the goods from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor is provided, and / or the redistribution of the goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container, and / or the redistribution of the goods from the first redistribution station goods receiving floor to the second goods receiving container, according to claim 6, can be carried out fully automatically by a robot. For this purpose, the robot can comprise a goods gripper, by means of which one or more items of goods can be picked up and placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor and / or the second goods receiving container.

[0099] Further advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims and from the description in conjunction with the figures.

[0100] It is advantageous if the second conveyor system is designed, in addition to transporting the second goods receiving container into the goods transfer area and, after the first goods receiving container has been transported (away) from the goods transfer area, for providing the second goods receiving container in the second delivery position, or if the goods transfer area comprises a third delivery position and the second conveyor system is designed, in addition to transporting an (empty or partially filled) second goods receiving container into the goods transfer area and for providing the second goods receiving container in the third delivery position and for transporting the (filled or partially filled) second goods receiving container out of the goods transfer area.

[0101] It is furthermore advantageous if a) the redistribution station comprises a (particularly horizontally oriented) redistribution station goods receiving floor, wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor is adjacent to the goods transfer shaft when the first goods receiving container is served in the second delivery position, b) the goods transfer area comprises a third delivery position and the redistribution station comprises a (particularly horizontally oriented) redistribution station goods receiving floor, wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor is adjacent to the goods transfer shaft and a further goods transfer shaft above the second goods receiving container and connects them when the first goods receiving container is served in the second delivery position and the second goods receiving container is served in the third delivery position,or c) the goods transfer area comprises a third delivery position and the redistribution station comprises a (particularly horizontally oriented) redistribution station goods receiving floor, wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor adjoins the goods transfer shaft, leads to the third delivery position and ends above it when the first goods receiving container is delivered in the second delivery position.

[0102] In general, the redistribution station goods receiving floor in the above-mentioned variants can be designed as a chute or include one. In this case, the movement of the goods placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor, particularly to the third delivery position, is supported.

[0103] In connection with the already disclosed embodiments of the repacking system, a method is also advantageous in which the goods transfer area exclusively comprises the second delivery position, and the method additionally comprises the step

[0104] 1) Transporting a second goods receiving container into the goods transfer area and providing the second goods receiving container in the second delivery position during step k) or after step k) by means of the second conveyor system.

[0105] According to this embodiment, the goods transfer area comprises only a single delivery position, namely the second delivery position. This means that only one (single) second delivery position is provided, in which the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are provided consecutively (in time) at the same second delivery position. This, in particular, enables a comparatively compact design of the repackaging system.

[0106] In connection with the aforementioned embodiments of the repackaging system, a method is also advantageous in which the following steps are carried out: Intermediate buffering of the goods which exceed the predeterminable filling level in the first goods receiving container on the redistribution station goods receiving floor, in particular during step 1), and

[0107] Transfer (at least part of) the goods which are temporarily buffered on the redistribution station goods receiving floor from the redistribution station goods receiving floor into the second goods receiving container provided.

[0108] As a result, the second goods receiving container contains a portion of the goods coming from the delivery container.

[0109] This variant of the presented process refers to repacking systems with a redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0110] In this case, any (total) portion of goods that exceeds the fill level is placed on the redistribution station's goods receiving floor and temporarily buffered until the second goods receiving container is ready. In other words, not just a portion of the goods from the said portion is placed on the redistribution station's goods receiving floor, but all of the goods from that portion.

[0111] As soon as the second goods receiving container is in the second delivery position, all or part of the goods are removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container.

[0112] For transferring goods to the second goods receiving container, a predeterminable fill level can also be provided in the second goods receiving container. The predeterminable fill level can be a maximum fill level in the second goods receiving container or any (desired) lower fill level than the maximum fill level. In principle, the predeterminable fill level can also be determined by specifying a quantity of goods.

[0113] It is now possible for the transfer to involve transferring only a portion of the goods from the redistribution station's goods receiving floor to the provided second goods receiving container, so that a second portion of the goods originating from the delivery container is received in the second goods receiving container, while the remaining portion of the goods remains on the redistribution station's goods receiving floor. In this case, the first portion, the second portion, and the remaining portion constitute the total quantity of goods from the delivery container.

[0114] The remaining portion can be buffered at the goods receiving floor of the redistribution station until a third goods receiving container is ready in the second delivery position. As soon as the third goods receiving container is in the second delivery position, all or at least some of the remaining goods are removed from the goods receiving floor of the redistribution station and transferred to the third goods receiving container.

[0115] If necessary, the remaining portion of the goods can be distributed among further (fourth, fifth, etc.) goods receiving containers until there are ultimately no more goods on the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0116] The first goods receiving container, second goods receiving container, third goods receiving container and / or each further goods receiving container can be designed as a small load carrier.

[0117] Furthermore, a method is advantageous in which the goods transfer area comprises the second delivery position and a third delivery position, and in addition the following steps are provided,

[0118] Transporting the second goods receiving container, which is designed in particular as a small load carrier, into the goods transfer area and providing the second goods receiving container in the third delivery position, in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of the second conveyor system, or

[0119] Transporting a second goods receiving container, which is designed in particular as a hanging bag, into the goods transfer area and providing the second goods receiving container in the third delivery position, in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of a third conveyor system.

[0120] According to this embodiment, a second delivery position and a third delivery position are provided, in which the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are provided in parallel. It should be noted that a further delivery position can also be provided, in which a further goods receiving container can be provided parallel to the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container.

[0121] In a further advantageous embodiment of the method presented, step j) additionally comprises

[0122] Transferring (at least part of) the goods from the first goods receiving container and / or from the redistribution station goods receiving floor into the provided second goods receiving container, and step k) further comprises transporting away the filled second goods receiving container after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions and delivery according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system.

[0123] According to this embodiment, the redistribution of the goods can take place to the first goods receiving container provided in the second delivery position and to the second goods receiving container provided in the third delivery position and, if applicable, to the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0124] At least a portion of the goods that exceeds the predeterminable fill level can be transferred from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container. This allows for a "direct" transfer of goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container.

[0125] Secondly, at least a portion of the goods exceeding the predeterminable fill level can be temporarily transferred from the first goods receiving container to the redistribution station goods receiving floor. Afterward, all or only a portion of the goods are removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container. Thus, an "indirect" transfer of goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container is possible.

[0126] In addition, a portion of goods that exceeds the predeterminable fill level can be transferred from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container, and a portion can be transferred from the redistribution station goods receiving floor to the second goods receiving container. All or only a portion of the goods can be removed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor and transferred to the second goods receiving container.

[0127] The second goods receiving container can also be filled to a predeterminable fill level. The predeterminable fill level can be a maximum fill level in the second goods receiving container or any (desired) lower fill level than the maximum fill level. In principle, the predeterminable fill level can also be determined by specifying a quantity of goods.

[0128] After the goods have been handed over, the second goods receiving container contains a second portion of the goods from the delivery container.

[0129] If the total quantity of goods from the delivery container can be completely taken up by the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container, the first portion and the second portion make up the total quantity of goods from the delivery container.

[0130] If the total quantity of goods from the delivery container is larger, a further portion of the goods can be distributed among further (third, fourth, etc.) goods receiving containers until a predetermined fill level is reached in the first goods receiving container and there are no more goods on the redistribution station goods receiving floor.

[0131] For transferring goods to the second goods receiving container, a predeterminable fill level can also be provided in the second goods receiving container. The predeterminable fill level can be a maximum fill level in the second goods receiving container or any (desired) lower fill level than the maximum fill level. In principle, the predeterminable fill level can also be determined by specifying a quantity of goods.

[0132] In principle, it can be provided that before the filled first goods receiving container and second goods receiving container are transported away in step k), completion of the redistribution is confirmed at a detection device described above.

[0133] According to this optional embodiment, step j) additionally comprises the following step of acknowledging the completion of the redistribution at a detection device which is connected to a control unit which in turn controls the second conveyor system in order to transport the first goods receiving container from the second delivery position and the second goods receiving container from the third delivery position. In general, it is also advantageous if the repackaging system has an opening device for opening the delivery container or for preparing the opening of the delivery container. In this way, the delivery container can be provided in the repackaging system in an open state or in a state prepared for opening and / or transported to the goods delivery area. The opening device is advantageously part of the repackaging system, but in principle it can also be arranged outside of it.

[0134] In particular, it is advantageous in the above-mentioned embodiment if the opening device comprises a cutting device for cutting the dispensing container, in particular a base, a side wall, a lid of the dispensing container or an adhesive tape on the dispensing container which is used to glue the base or lid, in order to make the goods in the dispensing container accessible, wherein the dispensing container can in particular be designed as a cardboard box.

[0135] In particular, the cutting device can be arranged along the first conveyor system, and the cardboard box can rest on the first conveyor system during the cutting process. Accordingly, a bottom of the cardboard box resting on the first conveyor system or a lid of the cardboard box resting on the first conveyor system can be cut open or incised. Alternatively, a side wall of the cardboard box can also be cut open or incised.

[0136] In this context, "cutting open" can mean that the cardboard box is open after being cut open, or can be opened without further cutting. "Cutting into" can, on the other hand, mean that the cardboard box is simply being prepared for opening. In particular, the base, side wall, and / or lid of the cardboard box are still connected to the box at a few points after cutting, although these few points can be cut or torn open with little effort. On the one hand, this makes opening the cardboard box easier, and on the other hand, it prevents the goods contained in the cardboard box from falling out prematurely or unintentionally.

[0137] In this context, for the sake of completeness, it is clarified that “cutting or cutting into a cardboard box” does not necessarily mean cutting through cardboard material, but also includes cutting (adhesive) tapes that hold the cardboard material together, such as in the case of foldable flaps of an upright cardboard box that are glued together with adhesive tape.

[0138] In connection with the provision and / or opening of the dispensing container, the following process variants are also advantageous.

[0139] In general, the delivery container can be transported to the goods delivery area in a closed state in step e) and opened in the goods delivery area, the delivery container can be transported to the goods delivery area in an open state in step e), or the delivery container can be transported to the goods delivery area in a state prepared for opening in step e) and opened in the goods delivery area.

[0140] In particular, it is advantageous if the dispensing container is provided in a closed state (in the repackaging system) in step a) and is transported in a closed state to the goods dispensing area in step e), the dispensing container is provided in a closed state (in the repackaging system) in step a) and is opened with an opening device or is prepared for opening and is transported in an open state or in a state prepared for opening to the goods dispensing area in step e), the dispensing container is provided in an open state (in the repackaging system) in step a) and is transported in an open state to the goods dispensing area in step e), the dispensing container is provided in a state prepared for opening (in the repackaging system) in step a) and is moved in a state prepared for opening to the goods dispensing area in step e),or the dispensing container is provided in step a) in a state prepared for opening (in the repackaging system), opened with an opening device and transported in step e) in the opened state to the goods dispensing area.

[0141] The drop-off container can be provided in the repacking system and / or transported to the goods drop-off area in a closed, open, or prepared-for-opening state. Accordingly, the drop-off container can be opened or prepared for opening before reaching the goods drop-off area, either in the repacking system itself or during transport of the drop-off container to the repacking system.

[0142] If the delivery container is moved into the goods delivery area in a closed state or in a state prepared for opening, the delivery container is opened in the goods delivery area.

[0143] In principle, it would also be conceivable for the dispensing container not to be designed for closure. Opening can then be omitted entirely. In such a case, in step g), a relative movement between the dispensing container and the goods transfer chute during emptying of the dispensing container can include tilting or turning the dispensing container, so that the dispensing container is brought into a position in which the goods can be dispensed, particularly under the influence of gravity, from the dispensing container via the goods transfer chute into the provided first goods receiving container.

[0144] According to an optional embodiment, the method may additionally comprise the step of providing an opening device.

[0145] In other words, according to this embodiment, the opening device can be provided independently of the repackaging system, so that the delivery container is opened outside the repackaging system. Accordingly, the picking system can comprise the repackaging system and the opening device. The repackaging system is located downstream of the opening device.

[0146] In particular, step c) may additionally comprise the following step

[0147] Providing an opening device in the repackaging system.

[0148] Opening the dispensing container may be necessary, especially if the dispensing container is designed as a closed cardboard box filled with the goods. Such a cardboard box comprises a base, side walls, an access opening opposite the base (at the top), and a lid closing the access opening. The base may comprise (in particular four) foldable (base) flaps arranged on the side walls and glued to the base. Adhesive tape can be used to glue the base flaps.

[0149] The lid can comprise (in particular four) foldable (lid) flaps, which are arranged on the side walls, in particular pivotably on the edges of the side walls, and are glued to the lid. Adhesive tape can be used to glue the lid flaps. If the cardboard box does not comprise foldable (lid) flaps, the cardboard box, which is open at the top, can be closed with an additionally manufactured lid. The lid can be glued to the cardboard box. Adhesive tape can be used to glue the lid. Thus, for example, a gap remains between the flaps folded in to form the base, which is closed with a strip of adhesive tape.

[0150] Opening the dispensing container may in particular include the following steps

[0151] (only) cutting open an adhesive tape on the dispensing container, in particular an adhesive tape which is used to bond a base or lid to the dispensing container, cutting into a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container and folding away the base, the side wall or the lid or a base section, side wall section or lid section, cutting away a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container, or lifting off a lid.

[0152] The incision or cutting can also be designed in such a way that the bottom, lid, or side wall of the dispensing container is still connected to the dispensing container at a few points after the incision or cutting, but these points can be cut or torn open with little effort. This can facilitate opening the dispensing container, and prevent premature or unwanted falling out of the goods contained in the dispensing container.

[0153] Preparing the dispensing container for opening can in particular comprise (only) the following steps: at least partially cutting open an adhesive tape on the dispensing container, in particular an adhesive tape which is used for gluing a base or lid to the dispensing container, applying a perforation to a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container, or cutting into a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container without folding away the base, the side wall or the lid or a base section, side wall section or lid section.

[0154] These proposed process steps can be performed automatically by the opening device or manually by a warehouse worker. These process steps can also include a combination of an automatic process step and a manual process step.

[0155] In a further advantageous embodiment of the repackaging system, it can be provided that the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit with a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area for lifting the delivery container relative to the goods receiving area, the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit with a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container relative to the goods receiving area and the emptying station goods receiving floor, if an emptying station goods receiving floor is provided, is designed to be vertically adjustable,the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit with a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container relative to the goods receiving area, and a receiving platform (on which the first delivery position is formed in this case) for the first goods receiving container is designed to be vertically adjustable in the goods receiving area, the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit with a gripping device movable by a drive unit out of the goods transfer area and movable in the goods transfer area for lifting the delivery container and / or for laterally moving the delivery container from a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods receiving area to a transfer position above the goods receiving area,and / or the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit with a gripping device that can be moved out of the goods transfer area and into the goods transfer area by a drive unit, as well as within the goods transfer area, for lifting the delivery container and for transporting the delivery container in a suspended position above the goods receiving area.

[0156] The manipulation unit can, for example, be designed as a manually operated carrying device, for example as a hoist with a gripping device that can be moved longitudinally along a support rail (in particular manually movable). It is also conceivable for the manipulation unit to be fully or partially motorized. For example, the hoist, the gripping device, and / or a longitudinal drive can be motor-driven (but can be activated manually or semi-automatically). Finally, it is also conceivable for the manipulation unit to be designed as a robot, and for movement sequences to be carried out fully automatically. In particular, the manipulation unit can be designed as an articulated-arm robot or a gantry robot.

[0157] In the given context, a method is also advantageous in which the goods transfer device additionally comprises a gripping device and in which step e) e1) comprises transporting the delivery container on a (preferably stationary) emptying station goods receiving floor into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft by means of the first conveyor system and lifting the delivery container relative to the goods transfer shaft by means of the manipulation unit, e2) comprises transporting the delivery container on the emptying station goods receiving floor into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft by means of the first conveyor system, fixing the delivery container by means of the manipulation unit and lowering the emptying station goods receiving floor,e3) transporting the delivery container on the emptying station goods receiving floor into a transfer position (essentially centrally) above the goods transfer shaft by means of the first conveyor system, securing the delivery container by means of the manipulation unit, and lowering the first goods receiving container, or e4) transporting the delivery container into a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft by means of the first conveyor system and then lifting the delivery container and / or laterally moving the delivery container from the receiving position into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft by means of the manipulation unit.

[0158] Variant el) may also include lowering the goods receiving floor, or variants e2) and e3) may also include raising the delivery container into the goods delivery area.

[0159] It is particularly advantageous if the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g) in cases e1) to e3) takes place automatically by a relative movement between the dispensing container and the emptying station goods receiving floor and / or the first goods receiving container (i.e. because the tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods).

[0160] In other words, a relative movement between the dispensing container and the emptying station goods receiving floor and / or the first goods receiving container causes the dispensing container to open automatically. Alternatively, in case e4), the dispensing container is emptied according to step g) solely by the lateral movement of the dispensing container from the receiving position to the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft. This eliminates the need for any further steps to empty the dispensing container. The dispensing container is thus emptied in a particularly efficient manner.

[0161] In particular, a method can advantageously be provided in which the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g) in case e1) is carried out automatically by lifting the dispensing container (i.e. because the tabs of the base or the tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods), the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g) in case e2) is carried out automatically by lowering the emptying station goods receiving base (i.e. because the tabs of the base or the tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods), the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g) in case e3) is carried out automatically by lowering the first goods receiving container (i.e.because the tabs of the base or tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods), the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g) in cases e1) to e4) comprises an active opening of the dispensing container by a warehouse worker or robot, or the emptying of the dispensing container comprises a movement of a goods retention device into a release position, wherein the goods retention device is provided for closing or opening an opening in the emptying station goods receiving base as required and the opening of the emptying station goods receiving base is released in the release position of the goods retention device.

[0162] The goods retention device can, in particular, be arranged above the goods transfer chute. The goods retention device can be moved laterally, preferably very quickly, quickly at a downward angle, or alternatively lowered and subsequently or simultaneously moved laterally into the release position, so that the opening in the emptying station goods receiving floor is exposed. Alternatively, the goods retention device can be hinged horizontally or vertically or moved into the release position in another way. The goods retention device can advantageously be moved by at least one actuator, for example, by electric or pneumatic actuators or by any other suitable actuation. The goods retention device can, in particular, be designed as a (horizontally) movable plate that is movable by means of a linear drive or a pivoting drive.According to an advantageous alternative embodiment, the goods retention device can be designed as a multi-part iris. The iris can comprise several slats, wherein preferably each slat is mounted on an axis. Preferably, all slats are connected to a ring via a further axis so that they can move together. The slats can be rotated inwards or outwards together via a mechanism. According to an advantageous alternative embodiment, the goods retention device can be designed as a roller shutter, which roller shutter can be moved in a horizontal plane and wound up / unwound about a winding axis parallel to the horizontal axis. Alternatively, the roller shutter can be arranged so that it can be deflected and moved between a horizontal plane and a vertical plane.

[0163] The method may, after an optional execution, additionally comprise the following step

[0164] Providing a goods retention device for closing an opening in the emptying station goods receiving floor, which goods retention device is preferably arranged in or below the emptying station goods receiving floor and is movable into a release position in which the opening is released and a closure position in which the opening is closed.

[0165] In a further embodiment, a method is provided in which the delivery container is designed as a cardboard box and in which a base, a side wall, a lid of the cardboard box or an adhesive tape on the cardboard box, which is used to glue the base or lid, is cut by an opening device (of the repackaging system) designed as a cutting device before the delivery container is transported to the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft in cases e1) to e3) before the delivery container is transported to the transfer position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft, in order to make the goods in the delivery container accessible (in particular, the cutting device can be arranged in the course of the first conveyor system). This advantageously enables efficient, standardized accessibility of the goods in the delivery container.

[0166] It is also particularly advantageous if the dispensing container is designed as a cardboard box which comprises a base, side walls and a lid, wherein the base or the lid comprises foldable tabs, wherein during the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g), the base or the lid faces towards the goods transfer shaft and the tabs protrude at least temporarily into the goods transfer shaft.

[0167] In this way, during the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g), the tabs can at least temporarily form a drop shaft that is connected to the goods transfer shaft. This can prevent goods from slipping uncontrollably out of the drop shaft during the emptying of the dispensing container. Furthermore, the tabs serve as a guide for the goods during the emptying of the dispensing container. It can also prove advantageous if the tabs are supported on the shaft walls of the goods transfer shaft during the emptying of the dispensing container according to step g).

[0168] In a favorable embodiment of the repackaging system, it can be provided that the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are each designed as

[0169] Small load carriers are designed, or the first goods receiving container is designed as a small load carrier and the second goods receiving container is designed as a hanging bag, and a third conveyor technology is provided which is formed by a hanging conveyor device for transporting the hanging bag into the goods transfer area and for providing the hanging bag in the third delivery position and for transporting the hanging bag out of the goods transfer area.

[0170] In a corresponding embodiment of the proposed method, it is advantageous if the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are each designed as small load carriers, the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are each designed as a hanging pocket, or the first goods receiving container is designed as a small load carrier and the second goods receiving container is designed as a hanging pocket, wherein the transporting of the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container according to step f), i), k) and 1), if they are formed by a small load carrier, takes place by means of the second conveyor system, and the transporting of the second goods receiving container according to step f), i), k) and 1), if it is formed by a hanging pocket, takes place by means of a third conveyor system which is designed as an overhead conveyor system.

[0171] In this way, easy-to-handle goods containers are used for the proposed repackaging system or method. Small load carriers are particularly suitable for holding a large number of goods, and hanging pockets are particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for holding one item at a time. The small load carrier comprises a base, side walls, and an opening opposite the base (at the top), and forms an upper edge along the side walls.

[0172] In general, it is advantageous if the goods transfer chute and / or the additional goods transfer chute are funnel-shaped. This ensures that the goods are well guided during transfer into the goods receiving container. A funnel-shaped goods transfer chute is also particularly advantageous if the delivery container is larger than the first goods receiving container. The additional goods transfer chute can, in turn, be mobile or stationary. It is also advantageous if the volume of the goods transfer chute is less than 30% of the receiving volume of the first goods receiving container, and if applicable, the volume of the additional goods transfer chute is less than 30% of the receiving volume of the second goods receiving container.

[0173] In particular, it is advantageous if the goods transfer device in the cases mentioned above comprises a first goods receiving container which is arranged below the goods transfer shaft, and a volume of the goods transfer shaft is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the first goods receiving container, or the goods transfer device in the case mentioned above comprises a first goods receiving container which is arranged below the goods transfer shaft, and a volume of the goods transfer shaft is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the first goods receiving container and comprises a second goods receiving container which is arranged below the further goods transfer shaft, and a volume of the further goods transfer shaft is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the second goods receiving container.

[0174] In this way, the proportion of goods that must be transferred from the goods transfer chute for reloading onto the goods receiving floor of the redistribution station or into the second goods receiving container can be kept to a minimum. This allows the process to be performed relatively easily by a warehouse worker or robot.

[0175] In a further advantageous embodiment of the repackaging system, it can be provided that the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are each formed by a small load carrier and the goods transfer shaft comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size, and / or the first goods receiving container is formed by a small load carrier and can be provided in the first delivery position and second delivery position, wherein the goods transfer shaft comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size,and the second goods receiving container is formed by a small load carrier and can be provided in the third delivery position, wherein the further goods transfer shaft, if a further goods transfer shaft is provided, comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size.

[0176] The proposed measures support the loading of the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container and prevent the goods from becoming jammed in the goods transfer shaft. Generally, a goods transfer shaft comprises a feed opening at the upper end and a discharge opening at the lower end, as well as shaft walls. The feed opening and discharge opening are defined by the shaft walls.

[0177] It is advantageous if the goods transfer chute is directly connected to the goods receiving container, or if a gap is provided between the goods transfer chute and the goods receiving container that is smaller than the smallest dimension of a product. This prevents goods from falling out sideways.

[0178] It is also advantageous if the first goods receiving container and the second goods receiving container are each formed by a small load carrier, and a vertical distance between an upper edge of the small load carrier and a lower edge of the goods transfer shaft in case II) is smaller than the smallest dimension of a good and is in particular between 3 cm and 6 cm. This ensures, on the one hand, that the goods receiving containers can be easily picked up by the autonomous transport vehicle, and, on the other hand, that the goods cannot fall out sideways when the goods receiving containers are loaded. It should be noted at this point that the goods can also be part of the repackaging system.

[0179] Generally, the small load carrier comprises a base, side walls, and an opening opposite the base (at the top), forming a top edge along the side walls. The goods transfer shaft comprises shaft walls and a discharge opening at a lower end. A lower edge is formed by the shaft walls. If another goods transfer shaft is provided, this comprises shaft walls and a discharge opening at a lower end. A lower edge is formed by the shaft walls.

[0180] It is also advantageous if the repackaging system includes a drop-off container in the goods drop-off area, with a vertical distance between the lower edge of the open drop-off container in the goods drop-off area and the upper edge of the goods transfer chute in a range of 2 cm to 50 cm. This ensures that the drop-off containers can be transported smoothly to the goods drop-off area and also prevents the goods from falling sideways past the goods transfer chute when loading the goods receiving containers.

[0181] It is also advantageous if the repackaging system has a detection device designed to acknowledge the completion of a redistribution, and a control unit connected to the detection device, which is designed to trigger the transporting (away) of the first goods receiving container and / or second goods receiving container from the goods transfer area. It is equally advantageous if the completion of step j) is acknowledged at a detection device connected to a control unit, and the control unit triggers step k). The detection device can be connected to a control unit, which in turn controls the second conveyor system. The detection device can comprise an acknowledgment button or the like, by which an acknowledgment signal is generated when the warehouse worker reports the completion of a redistribution just carried out - according to step j) - to the control unit.The acknowledgement button can comprise a software-designed confirmation button on a screen interface or a hardware-designed confirmation button. However, the detection device can also comprise an optoelectronic sensor system that generates an acknowledgement signal and transmits it to the control unit when the warehouse worker has completed a redistribution just performed—according to step j). In this case, the completed redistribution can be detected contactlessly. For example, the detection device can be designed as or comprise a CCD camera.

[0182] In the above context, it is advantageous if the repackaging system has a sensory detection device i) which is designed to sensorically detect a number of goods placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor, and / or ii) which is designed to sensorically detect a number of goods transferred into the second goods receiving container, and / or a manual detection device which is designed to detect a number of goods placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor and / or a number of goods transferred into the second goods receiving container and, if applicable, a further goods receiving container, and which is designed to issue a request to a warehouse worker at the redistribution station to detect said number, and a computer unit which is designed to subtract the detected number of goods from a known number of goods which were contained in the delivery container.

[0183] Accordingly, it is also advantageous in a method if i) a number of goods placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor after step j) is recorded by a sensory recording device, or a request is made to record said number via a manual recording device, wherein a number of goods located in the first goods receiving container is determined by a computer unit by subtracting the recorded number of goods that were placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor from a known number of goods that were contained in the delivery container, and / or ii) a number of goods that were transferred to the second goods receiving container and, if applicable, to a further goods receiving container is recorded by a sensory recording device, or a request is made to record said number via a manual recording device,wherein a number of goods in the first goods receiving container is determined by a computer unit by subtracting the total number of goods transferred into the second goods receiving container and, if applicable, a further goods receiving container from a known number of goods which were contained in the delivery container.

[0184] In this way, the number of goods placed in the first goods receiving container can be deduced from the number of goods placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor or in the second goods receiving container and the number of goods in the delivery container. This is particularly advantageous when the delivery of goods into the first goods receiving container cannot be observed, for example, because it is concealed by the goods transfer chute and / or tabs of the delivery container. The number of goods in the delivery container can be specified, for example, on a delivery note and recorded on the computer unit and stored in a database.

[0185] The method may, after an optional execution, additionally include the step

[0186] Providing a sensory detection device,

[0187] Providing a manual sensory detection device, and / or

[0188] Providing a computing unit.

[0189] In other words, according to this embodiment, the sensory detection device, the manual detection device and / or the computer unit can be provided outside the repackaging system.

[0190] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0191] Providing a sensory detection device in the repackaging system,

[0192] Providing a manual recording device in the repacking system, and / or

[0193] Providing a computer unit in the repackaging system.

[0194] In other words, according to this embodiment, the sensory detection device, the manual detection device and / or the computer unit can be provided in the repacking system.

[0195] The manual recording device may comprise an input device, for example a keyboard or a touchscreen.

[0196] It is advantageous if the delivery container is equipped with a data carrier which contains data about a number of goods (quantity of goods) in the delivery container and / or a type of goods in the delivery container and / or a delivery container identification.

[0197] Likewise, in the method presented, it is advantageous if the delivery container is equipped with a data carrier which contains data about a number of goods in the delivery container and / or a type of goods in the delivery container and / or a delivery container identification, and if, before step g), the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the delivery container is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and transmitted to the computer unit, and / or before step g), the delivery container identification is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and data about the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the delivery container is retrieved from a database and the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the delivery container is transmitted to the computer unit.

[0198] According to an optional embodiment, the method may additionally comprise the step of providing a reading device.

[0199] In other words, according to this design, the reader can be provided outside the repackaging system.

[0200] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step of providing a reader in the repackaging system.

[0201] In other words, according to this embodiment, the reading device can be provided in the repackaging system. In particular, a first reading device is provided for reading a data carrier of the dispensing container, which is connected to the computer unit for data transmission, and / or a second reading device is provided for reading a data carrier of the first goods receiving container or the second goods receiving container, which is connected to the computer unit for data transmission.

[0202] The data carrier is, for example, a barcode that can be read using a barcode reader.

[0203] The data carrier can also be designed as an RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification Tag), which is read using an RFID reader of the repackaging system or the picking system (e.g., at a goods receiving area). Consequently, the number of goods and / or the type of goods contained in the delivery container can be directly determined. To determine the number of goods in the first goods receiving container, the computer unit is connected to the RFID reader.

[0204] However, this data can also be determined indirectly. For this purpose, a drop-off container identification can be provided as a barcode or QR code on the drop-off container or can also be stored in the RFID tag provided on the drop-off container. Accordingly, the drop-off container identification can be read out using a recording unit, for example an optical recording unit or an RFID reader, of the repackaging system or the picking system (for example, again at a goods receiving area). Using this drop-off container identification, a data record in a database can be accessed. The data record stores the number of goods and / or the type of goods contained in the drop-off container. The computer unit is connected to the database via data technology. Access by the computer unit to the reader is also conceivable in this context.The product type can, for example, indicate the type and / or a product characteristic of a garment (e.g. shirt, color red, size XL).

[0205] In many cases, it is useful to consider the quantity and type of goods when processing data, for example, in the form of a statement such as "50 pieces, shirt, red, size XL." Accordingly, the quantity and type of goods can be determined as indicated above.

[0206] It is also conceivable, however, that the number or type of goods is determined in a different way. For example, the type of goods contained in the dispensing container could be determined in step g) or in one of the subsequent steps by determining a goods identification on a product (for example, by reading a corresponding barcode located on the product). This is particularly easy to implement if the dispensing container is loaded with a single article, i.e., with goods of the same type. It would also be conceivable for the number of goods contained in the dispensing container to be determined in step g) using a separate counting device. The repackaging system can comprise such a counting device.

[0207] It is also advantageous if the first goods receiving container is equipped with a data carrier and / or the second goods receiving container is equipped with a data carrier, which data carrier contains data about a number (quantity of goods) of goods in the first / second - 41 -

[0208] Goods receiving container and / or a type of goods in the first / second goods receiving container and / or a goods receiving container identification.

[0209] Likewise, in the method presented, it is advantageous if the first goods receptacle is equipped with a data carrier and / or the second goods receptacle is equipped with a data carrier, which data carrier contains data about a number of goods in the first or second goods receptacle and / or a type of goods in the first or second goods receptacle and / or a goods receptacle identification, and that before step g), the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the first goods receptacle is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and transmitted to the computer unit, before step g), the goods receptacle identification is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and data about the number of goods and / or the type of goods is retrieved from a database and the number of goods and / or the type of goods is transmitted to the computer unit,before step g), the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the second goods receiving container is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and transmitted to the computer unit, or before step g), the goods receiving container identification is read from the data carrier by means of a reading device and data on the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the second goods receiving container is retrieved from a database and the number of goods and / or the type of goods in the second goods receiving container is transmitted to the computer unit.

[0210] According to this design, it is possible for goods to have already been dispensed into the first goods receiving container in a previous repacking process, but a predeterminable fill level has not yet been reached, and therefore goods can be dispensed again into this first goods receiving container in a subsequent repacking process. This design is also applicable to the second goods receiving container.

[0211] If goods are already present in the first goods container prior to step g), this number can be added to the number determined in steps i) or ii) according to claim 19 in order to determine the total number of goods present in the first goods container after step j). The same applies to the second goods container. The technical teaching disclosed in claim 22 is also applicable mutatis mutandis to this claim. In particular, the number and type of goods can also be considered together here to ensure that the number of goods of the same type is calculated.

[0212] According to an optional embodiment, the method may additionally comprise the step of providing a reading device.

[0213] In other words, according to this design, the reader can be provided outside the repackaging system.

[0214] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0215] Providing a reader in the repackaging system.

[0216] In other words, according to this design, the reader can be provided in the repackaging system.

[0217] The data carrier is, for example, a barcode that can be read using a barcode reader.

[0218] The data carrier can also be designed as an RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification Tag), which is read using an RFID reader. This allows the number and / or type of goods contained in the goods receiving container to be directly determined.

[0219] However, this data can also be determined indirectly. For this purpose, a goods receiving container identification can be provided as a barcode or QR code on the goods receiving container, or it can also be stored in the RFID tag provided on the goods receiving container. Accordingly, the goods receiving container identification can be read using a recording unit, for example an optical recording unit or an RFID reader, of the repackaging system or the picking system. Using this goods receiving container identification, a data record in a database can then be accessed. The data record stores the number of goods and / or the type of goods contained in the goods receiving container. The type of goods can, for example, indicate the type and / or a property of a piece of clothing (e.g., shirt, color red, size XL).

[0220] It is furthermore advantageous if a number of goods and / or the type of goods of these goods determined in the first goods receiving container according to step i) is stored as data on the data carrier or is stored as data in a database which is data-technically linked to the goods receiving container identification of the first goods receiving container, and / or a number of goods and / or the type of goods of these goods determined in the second goods receiving container according to step ii) is stored as data on the data carrier or is stored as data in a database which is data-technically linked to the goods receiving container identification of the second goods receiving container.

[0221] The technical teaching disclosed for the previous embodiment is also applicable to this embodiment. A reading process is replaced by a writing process, and a reading device is replaced by a writing device or a combined reading and writing device.

[0222] Likewise, in the method presented, it is advantageous if the goods, advantageously each of the goods, are each equipped with an RFID tag which contains data on a type of goods of the respective goods (in or from the delivery container) and / or a respective goods identification, and if before or during step g) the number of goods is determined by means of an RFID reader, wherein preferably the number of goods is determined by the determined number of the different goods identifications read out and linked to a particular product and the determined number is transmitted to the computer unit, and / or before or during step g) the goods identification of a respective product is read out from the respective RFID tag by means of an RFID reader and data on the type of goods of each of the goods in the delivery container is retrieved from a database and the type of goods in the delivery container is transmitted to the computer unit.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the RFID reader comprises a passive far-field-to-near-field converter device. More specifically, a far-field antenna may be used that receives RF energy from an RF reading system and drives one or more near-field elements (RFID tags). For example, conductive loops generate a localized RF field that can be efficiently coupled to RFID tags where the far-field response is blocked. It is understood that the far-field antenna inherently allows RF signals to pass in both directions, so that, for example, the far-field antenna transmits RF energy to an RFID tag but also transmits its response back to the RFID reading system. It is also conceivable, in particular, that the RFID tags are read while the goods are falling out of the delivery container, while the goods are lying on the redistribution station goods receiving floor, or while the goods are passing through the goods transfer chute.In these states, the RFID tags are arranged in a favorable, loose arrangement. This means that the distance between the individual RFID tags is relatively large, making it easier to read or write to them.

[0224] It is advantageous if the goods placed on the redistribution station's goods receiving floor are pushed into the second goods receiving container (rather than lifted). This allows the repacking process to be designed particularly ergonomically. A particular advantage is that a warehouse worker in the repacking system does not have to lift any loads.

[0225] It is also particularly advantageous if the first goods receiving container and / or the second goods receiving container in step b) already contains goods whose type is identical to the goods contained in the delivery container. In this way, partially filled goods receiving containers can be refilled with only one item, allowing optimal use of the storage volume of goods receiving containers filled with only one item.

[0226] It is also advantageous if the procedure also includes the step

[0227] Providing a disposal conveyor system which connects to the emptying station, and if step h) additionally includes

[0228] Transfer of the (completely) emptied disposal container to the disposal conveyor system.

[0229] The disposal conveyor system connects to the emptying station, allowing empty containers to be transferred to the disposal conveyor system and then transported away from the emptying station. The disposal conveyor system can lead directly to the goods drop-off area or end near the goods drop-off area. The transfer can be carried out automatically by a robot or manually by a warehouse worker.

[0230] It is advantageous to connect a disposal conveyor system to the emptying station of the repacking system for transporting (empty) drop-off containers after emptying. This allows drop-off containers that are no longer needed to be automatically removed from the repacking system area.

[0231] In a further advantageous embodiment of the order picking system, it can also be provided that a first repacking system and a second repacking system are provided, a distribution conveyor system is provided, to which the first conveyor system of the first repacking system and second repacking system is connected (in terms of conveyor technology) in order to transport the delivery containers from the distribution conveyor system to the first repacking system and second repacking system, the storage conveyor system is provided, to which the second conveyor system of the first repacking system and second repacking system is connected (in terms of conveyor technology) in order to transport the (filled) goods receiving containers from the first repacking system and second repacking system to the warehouse, and / or a collective disposal conveyor system is provided, to which the disposal conveyor system of the first repacking system and second repacking system is connected (in terms of conveyor technology),to transport the (emptied) delivery containers from the disposal conveyor system of the first repacking system and the second repacking system to the collective disposal conveyor system.

[0232] With the help of the proposed measures, the performance of the picking system with regard to the throughput of goods to be repackaged can be easily increased.

[0233] In a further advantageous embodiment of the order picking system, it can also be provided that it additionally comprises a retrieval conveyor system for transporting the goods receiving containers from the warehouse to the repacking system, wherein the second conveyor system for transporting the goods receiving containers is connected to the warehouse via the retrieval conveyor system.

[0234] In this way, for example, partially filled goods receiving containers can be removed from the warehouse to be subsequently filled further or completely in the repackaging system. In principle, empty goods receiving containers can also be made available in the warehouse, which can be removed from the warehouse to be subsequently partially or completely filled in the repackaging system.

[0235] At this point, it is noted that the embodiment variants disclosed for the presented method and the resulting advantages also apply analogously to the presented repacking system and the presented order picking system and vice versa.

[0236] For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail using the following figures.

[0237] They show in a highly simplified, schematic representation:

[0238] Fig. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a repackaging system;

[0239] Fig. 2 shows a direct redistribution of goods from the first goods receiving container to the second goods receiving container;

[0240] Fig. 3 shows an intermediate buffering of goods on a redistribution station goods receiving floor;

[0241] Fig. 4 shows a redistribution of goods from a redistribution station goods receiving floor into a second goods receiving container;

[0242] Fig. 5 as Fig. 4, but with a goods transfer shaft on the second goods receiving container;

[0243] Fig. 6 is a view of an exemplary transport vehicle with a

[0244] Goods transfer shaft arranged in the goods receiving container;

[0245] Fig. 7 shows the transport vehicle from Fig. 6 with the goods transfer chute arranged next to the goods receiving container; Fig. 8 shows a variant of a transport vehicle with a goods transfer chute that is adjusted to a lowered position and runs around the goods receiving container;

[0246] Fig. 9 a picking system;

[0247] Fig. 10 shows an exemplary sequence of operations in a repacking system with a stationary second conveyor system;

[0248] Fig. 11 shows an exemplary sequence of operations in a repackaging system with autonomous transport vehicles;

[0249] Fig. 12 as Fig. 11, but with a different design of the redistribution station;

[0250] Fig. 13 to 15 show an exemplary process sequence in which the goods receiving container is lowered when the delivery container is emptied;

[0251] Fig. 16 a redistribution station with an overhead conveyor system for the second goods receiving container;

[0252] Fig. 17 a redistribution station with a goods retention device;

[0253] Figs. 18 and 19 show an exemplary process sequence in which tabs of a dispensing container protrude into the goods transfer shaft when it is emptied;

[0254] Fig. 20 a repacking system with detection devices, a control unit, a

[0255] database and readers;

[0256] Fig. 21 an oblique view of an emptying station of a repacking system.

[0257] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the variously described embodiments, identical parts are provided with identical reference numerals or identical component designations, whereby the disclosure contained in the entire description can be transferred mutatis mutandis to identical parts with identical reference numerals or identical component designations. The position information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., also relates to the directly described and illustrated figure and, in the event of a position change, is to be transferred mutatis mutandis to the new position. Fig. 1 shows an exemplary repackaging system 1a for repacking (or transferring or pouring) goods 2 from a dispensing container 3 into a plurality of goods receiving containers 4a, 4b. The repackaging system 1a comprises an emptying station 5a and a redistribution station 6a spaced apart from the emptying station 5a.The emptying station 5a has a first goods transfer device, which includes a goods delivery area A and a goods acceptance area B with a first delivery position CI. The redistribution station 6a has a second goods transfer device, which includes a goods transfer area D with a second delivery position C2 and, in this example, an optional third delivery position C3. In addition, the repackaging system 1a comprises a first conveyor system 7 for transporting the delivery container 3 to the goods delivery area A and a second conveyor system 8a for transporting a first goods receiving container 4a to the goods acceptance area B and for providing the first goods receiving container 4a in the first delivery position CI.Furthermore, the second conveyor system 8a serves to transport the first goods receiving container 4a from the goods receiving area B and to transport it to the goods transfer area D and to make it available in the second delivery position C2. In this example, the second conveyor system 8a also serves to transport the second goods receiving container 4b to the goods transfer area D and to make it available in the third delivery position C3. The repackaging system 1a further comprises a mobile goods transfer shaft 9, which can be arranged between the goods delivery area A and the first goods receiving container 4a, as well as an optional emptying station / goods receiving floor 10. The second goods transfer device can have a redistribution station / goods receiving floor 11, which is adjacent to the second delivery position C2, as shown in Fig. 1.

[0258] In the example shown in Fig. 1, the first conveyor system 7 comprises a roller conveyor with conveyor rollers 12. Similarly, the second conveyor system 8a comprises a roller conveyor with conveyor rollers 13. The second conveyor system 8a leads not only to the emptying station 5a, but also from the emptying station 5a to the redistribution station 6a, as indicated in Fig. 1 with a dotted line.

[0259] In the example shown in Fig. 1, a manipulation unit 14a for moving the delivery container 3 is also provided in the area of ​​the first goods transfer device. Specifically, the manipulation unit 14a comprises a suspended support 15 and a gripper 16 that can be moved horizontally along the suspended support 15 and, in this case, also vertically. Finally, Fig. 1 shows an optional opening device (cutting device) 17 with a knife 18 for opening the delivery container 3 or for preparing for the opening of the delivery container 3. The opening device 17 can be part of the emptying station 5a, but it can also be arranged upstream of the emptying station 5a in terms of conveyor technology.

[0260] A method for repacking goods 2 from delivery containers 3 into goods receiving containers 4a, 4b with the aid of the redistribution system 1a can generally comprise the following steps: a) Providing the delivery container 3, which is filled with goods 2, b) Providing the first goods receiving container 4a and a second goods receiving container 4b for repacking the goods 2 from the delivery container 3 into the first goods receiving container 4a and into the second goods receiving container 4b, wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a is smaller than a goods volume of the goods 2 in the delivery container 3, c) Providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station 5a, wherein the first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area A and a goods receiving area B with a first delivery position CI, d) Providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station 6a,wherein the second goods transfer device comprises the goods transfer area D with the second delivery position C2 and the third delivery position C3 and optionally a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, e) transporting the delivery container 3 into the goods delivery area A by means of the first conveyor system 7, f) transporting the first goods receiving container 4a into the goods receiving area B and providing the first goods receiving container 4a in the first delivery position CI by means of the second conveyor system 8a, comprising providing a mobile goods transfer shaft 9 between the goods delivery area A and the first goods receiving container 4a, g) emptying the delivery container 3 in the goods delivery area A (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container 3 and the goods transfer shaft 9 or the emptying station goods receiving floor 10) such thatthat the goods 2 are delivered from the delivery container 3 into the provided goods transfer shaft 9 and into the provided first goods receiving container 4a, h) removing the delivery container 3 after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area B (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container 3 and the goods transfer shaft 9), i) transporting the first goods receiving container 4a together with the goods transfer shaft 9 into the goods transfer area D and providing the first goods receiving container 4a and the goods transfer shaft 9 in the second delivery position C2 and transporting the second goods receiving container 4b into the goods transfer area D and providing the second goods receiving container 4b in the third delivery position C3, each by means of the second conveyor system 8a,j) after step i) redistributing the goods 2 emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container 4a and provided second goods receiving container 4b and, if applicable, the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, so that only a portion of goods 2 remains in the first goods receiving container 4a until a predeterminable fill level h in the first goods receiving container 4a is reached and a portion of goods 2 exceeding the predeterminable fill level h is transferred to the second goods receiving container 4b and, if applicable, the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, and k) transporting the filled first goods receiving container 4a and filled second goods receiving container 4b after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system 8a.

[0261] At this point, it should be noted that the first goods receiving container in Fig. 1 is designated by reference numeral 4a in the area of ​​the first goods transfer device and by reference numeral 4a' in the area of ​​the second goods transfer device. The same applies to the goods transfer shaft 9, which is designated by reference numeral 9' in the area of ​​the second goods transfer device, as well as to the goods 2, which are designated by reference numeral 2' in the area of ​​the second goods transfer device.

[0262] The portion of goods 2 that exceeds the predeterminable fill level h can be transferred directly into the second goods receiving container 4b in step j), as shown in Fig. 1 with a solid arrow, or via the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, as shown in Fig. 1 with the dashed arrow. When using a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, the goods 2 that exceed the predeterminable fill level h in the first goods receiving container 4a are temporarily buffered on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 and only loaded into the second goods receiving container 4b in a further step, which is symbolized in Fig. 1 with another dashed arrow. Mixed forms are also possible.This means that a first portion of the portion of goods 2 exceeding the predeterminable fill level h can be transferred directly into the second goods receiving container 4b in step j), whereas a second portion of the portion of goods 2 exceeding the predeterminable fill level h is transferred into the second goods receiving container 4b in step j) via the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11. Step j) can thus additionally comprise the transfer of at least a portion of the goods 2 from the first goods receiving container 4a and / or from the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 into the provided second goods receiving container 4b.

[0263] For direct delivery into the second goods receiving container 4b, the redistribution station goods receiving base 11 can also be omitted, as shown in Fig. 2 for the redistribution station 6b. Advantageously, the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b are provided closely adjacent to one another in the goods transfer area D in this case to enable easy redistribution of the goods 2, as shown in Fig. 2. The redistribution station 6b can replace the redistribution station 6a in Fig. 1.

[0264] In a further embodiment, it is conceivable that the goods transfer area D comprises only a single delivery position, namely the second delivery position C2, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. In this case, a method for repacking goods 2 from delivery containers 3 into goods receiving containers 4a, 4b with the aid of the redistribution system 1a can in particular comprise the following steps: a) providing the delivery container 3, which is filled with goods 2, b) providing the first goods receiving container 4a for repacking the goods 2 from the one delivery container 3 into the first goods receiving container 4a, wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a is smaller than a goods volume of the goods 2 in the delivery container 3, c) providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station 5a, wherein the first goods transfer device comprises the goods delivery area A and the goods receiving area B with the first delivery position C1,d) Providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station 1a, wherein the second goods transfer device comprises the goods transfer area D with the second delivery position C2 and the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, e) Transporting the delivery container 3 into the goods delivery area A by means of a first conveyor system 7, f) Transporting the first goods receiving container 4a into the goods receiving area B and providing the first goods receiving container 4a in the first delivery position C1 by means of the second conveyor system 8a, comprising providing the mobile goods transfer shaft 9 between the goods delivery area A and the first goods receiving container 4a, g) Emptying the delivery container 3 in the goods delivery area A (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container 3 and the goods transfer shaft 9 or the emptying station goods receiving floor 10) such thatthat the goods 2 are delivered from the delivery container 3 into the provided goods transfer shaft 9 and into the provided first goods receiving container 4a, h) removing the delivery container 3 after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area B (in particular by a relative movement between the delivery container 3 and the goods transfer shaft 9), i) transporting the first goods receiving container 4a together with the goods transfer shaft 9 into the goods transfer area D and providing the first goods receiving container 4a and the goods transfer shaft 9 in the second delivery position C2 by means of the second conveyor system 8a, j) after step i) redistributing the goods 2 emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container 4a and the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, so that only a portion of goods 2 remains in the first goods receiving container 4a,until a predeterminable filling level h is reached in the first goods receiving container 4a and the portion of goods 2 exceeding the predeterminable filling level h is transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 (see Fig. 3), and k) transporting the filled first goods receiving container 4a after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system 8a.,

[0265] In addition, the method comprises the step l) transporting a second goods receiving container 4b into the goods transfer area D and providing the second goods receiving container 4b in the second delivery position C2 during step k) or after step k) by means of the second conveyor system 8a. Thereafter, at least a portion of the goods 2, which are temporarily buffered on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, is transferred from the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 into the provided second goods receiving container 4b (see Fig. 4).

[0266] Step k) may further comprise transporting away the filled second goods receiving container 4b after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions and delivery according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system 8a.

[0267] The second conveyor system 8a can therefore be designed to transport the second goods receiving container 4b into the goods transfer area D and, after the first goods receiving container 4a has been transported out of the goods transfer area D, to provide the second goods receiving container 4b in the second delivery position C2. However, the second conveyor system 8a can also be designed to transport a second goods receiving container 4b into the goods transfer area D and to provide the second goods receiving container 4b in the third delivery position C3 and to transport the second goods receiving container 4b out of the goods transfer area D (see Figs. 1 and 2).

[0268] If the total quantity of goods 2 from the delivery container 3 is greater than the (sum) free capacity of the two goods receiving containers 4a, 4b, a further (excess) portion of the goods 2 can be distributed among further (third, fourth, etc.) goods receiving containers until a predeterminable fill level h is finally reached in the first goods receiving container 4a and, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 is provided, there are no more goods 2 on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11.

[0269] In Fig. 4, no goods transfer chute 9 is provided on the second goods receiving container 4b. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that another goods transfer chute 9 is also provided on the second goods receiving container 4b, as shown in Fig. 5. In this way, the redistribution of the goods 2 can be facilitated.

[0270] The redistribution station 6c shown in Figs. 3 to 5 can in turn replace the redistribution station 6a in Fig. 1.

[0271] In the previous Figs. 1 to 5, the second conveyor system 8a is designed as a roller conveyor or at least comprises one. However, it is also conceivable that the second conveyor system 8b additionally or alternatively comprises autonomously movable transport vehicles 19. An example of this is shown in Fig. 6. The transport vehicle 19 comprises a chassis 20 with wheels 21 mounted thereon, at least some of which are drivable and / or steerable, and a goods transfer chute 9, which in this example is connected to the chassis 20 via a console 22. The goods transfer chute 9 can, in particular, be a fixed component of the transport vehicle 19.

[0272] Accordingly, the provision of the goods transfer shaft 9 in step f)

[0273] I) by providing a goods transfer shaft 9 temporarily attached to the first goods receiving container 4a, wherein the goods transfer shaft 9 is provided with the first goods receiving container 4a in step f) in the first delivery position CI, or

[0274] II) by providing the goods transfer shaft 9 on the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 of the second conveyor system 8, wherein the first goods receiving container 4a is arranged on the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 below the goods transfer shaft 9 and the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 carries out step f).

[0275] In case I), the first goods receiving container 4a is not necessarily transported by a stationary first conveyor system 8a, but can also be transported by an autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 of the second conveyor system 8a. In this case, however, the goods transfer shaft 9 is not mounted on the transport vehicle 19, but is temporarily attached to the first goods receiving container 4a.

[0276] The technical details disclosed above with regard to the fastening of the goods transfer shaft 9 on the first goods receiving container 4a or the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 and the transport of the first goods receiving container 4a with stationary first conveyor technology 8a and / or with the transport vehicle 19 also apply mutatis mutandis to the second goods receiving container 4b. A further goods transfer shaft 9 can be fastened on the second goods receiving container 4b or the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19, and the second goods receiving container 4b can be transported with stationary first conveyor technology 8a and / or with the transport vehicle 19. In case I), the mobile goods transfer shaft 9 can be removed from the first goods receiving container 4a after step j) or k), i.e., removed or separated from the first goods receiving container 4a.However, it is also conceivable that in case II) after step j) or k) the first goods receiving container 4a is transferred from the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 to another conveyor system or a storage location (see also Fig. 11 and 12).

[0277] In case II), the goods transfer shaft 9 can be designed to be adjustable on the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 and can be moved into a first position above the first goods receiving container 4a and into a second position next to the first goods receiving container 4a, as shown by way of example in Fig. 7. In Fig. 7, the goods transfer shaft 9 is located next to and above the first goods receiving container 4a. However, the goods transfer shaft 9 can also be lowered and then located next to the first goods receiving container 4a.

[0278] It is also conceivable that an opening of the goods transfer shaft 9 is designed somewhat larger than the first goods receiving container 4a and that the goods transfer shaft 9 can be lowered and then extends around the first goods receiving container 4a, as shown by way of example in Fig. 8. In the upper position, however, the goods transfer shaft 9 can be in the position shown in Fig. 6 and thus above the first goods receiving container 4a.

[0279] If the goods transfer shaft 9 is not in a position (directly) above the first goods receiving container 4a, the first goods receiving container 4a can easily be placed on the transport vehicle 19 or removed from it.

[0280] In all embodiments, the goods transfer shaft 9 can be directly connected to the first goods receiving container 4a, making it virtually impossible for goods 2 to fall out sideways. However, the goods transfer shaft 9 could also be spaced apart from the first goods receiving container 4a. Advantageously, the distance between the first goods receiving container 4a and the goods transfer shaft 9 is smaller than the smallest dimension of a piece of goods 2. Even then, it is virtually impossible for goods 2 to fall out sideways. As already mentioned, a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a is smaller than a volume of the goods 2 in the delivery container 3. This does not necessarily mean that the total receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a is smaller than the said goods volume.The goods volume may also be smaller than the total receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a if, before the discharge container 3 is emptied, part of the receiving volume is already occupied by goods 2, which makes subsequent redistribution necessary.

[0281] In general, the redistribution station 6a..6c can comprise a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, which adjoins the goods transfer shaft 9 when the first goods receiving container 4a is served in the second delivery position C2, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 to 5. If the goods transfer area D comprises a third delivery position C3, then the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 can advantageously adjoin and connect the goods transfer shaft 9 and a further goods transfer shaft 9 above the second goods receiving container 4b when the first goods receiving container 4a is served in the second delivery position C2 and the second goods receiving container 4b is served in the third delivery position C3 (this would be the case in Fig. 1 if a further goods transfer shaft 9 were arranged on the second goods receiving container 4b).It would also be conceivable for the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 to be adjacent to the goods transfer shaft 9, to lead to the third delivery position C3 and to end above it when the first goods receiving container 4a has been delivered in the second delivery position C2 (see the embodiment according to Fig. 1).

[0282] The repacking system 1 can be part of a picking system 23 for processing picking orders, which is explained in overview with reference to Fig. 9. The picking system 23 comprises, in addition to several repacking systems 1, a goods receipt E for receiving goods 2 delivered in delivery containers 3, a warehouse 24 for storing the goods 2 in the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b, and at least one picking station 25 for reloading goods 2 from the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b into shipping containers according to picking orders. Furthermore, the picking system 23 has a (respective) storage conveyor system 26 for transporting the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b from the repacking systems 1 to the warehouse 24 and a picking conveyor system 27 for transporting the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b between the warehouse 24 and the at least one picking station 25.The (respective) storage conveyor system 26 is connected (in terms of conveyor technology) to the (respective) second conveyor system 8a of the (respective) repackaging system 1. However, the storage conveyor system 26 can also be included in the second conveyor system 8a.

[0283] In addition, a retrieval conveyor system 28 can be provided for transporting the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b from the warehouse 24 to the repackaging systems 1, wherein the second conveyor system 8a for transporting the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b is connected to the warehouse 24 via the retrieval conveyor system 28. This is shown in Fig. 9 with a dashed line. In this way, goods (in particular partially filled goods receiving containers 4a, 4b) can be retrieved from the warehouse 24 in order to subsequently be further or completely filled at the repackaging systems 1. In principle, empty goods receiving containers 4a, 4b can also be provided in the warehouse 24, which are retrieved in order to subsequently be partially or completely filled at the repackaging systems 1.It can be mentioned that the order picking system 23 can comprise and be operated with only one type of repacking systems 1 or with further types of repacking systems 1, which are described in more detail below.

[0284] Fig. 10 now illustrates the sequence of a repacking process in a repacking system 11 according to a further exemplary embodiment. The individual steps are represented by the reference symbols S1..S9, each with an oval border. In a first step S1, first goods transfer chutes 9 are placed on first goods receiving containers 4a at a preparation station 29i upstream of the emptying station 5i. The first goods receiving containers 4a can be empty or partially filled. In a second step S2, which can be carried out before step S1, after or simultaneously with step S1, delivery containers 3 are transported to the emptying station 5i. In a third step S3, the goods 2 are delivered into one of the first goods receiving containers 4a. In a fourth step S4, the goods receiving container 4a loaded with the goods 2 is transported to the redistribution station 6i.In a fifth step S5, the goods 2 are redistributed into a provided second goods receiving container 4b and, if applicable, the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11. In a sixth step S6, the loaded goods receiving containers 4a, 4b are transported to a follow-up processing station 30i, in which the mobile goods transfer chute 9 is removed from the first goods receiving container 4a in a seventh step S7, i.e., removed or separated from the first goods receiving container 4a. Subsequently, the first goods receiving container 4a is transported away, for example, to a warehouse 24 (see Fig. 9). The second goods receiving container 4b can also be transported to the warehouse 24, either directly or via the follow-up processing station 30i. In an eighth step S8, the goods transfer chute 9 is transported to the preparation station 29 and is available there for another first goods receiving container 4a.The cycle then starts again at step S1. At this point, it is noted that the redistribution of the goods 2 in step S5 does not necessarily take place only into a (single) second goods receiving container 4b, but the redistribution can also take place into several second goods receiving containers 4b.

[0285] In the example shown in Fig. 10, the first goods transfer chutes 9 are placed on the first goods receiving containers 4a, and the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b are transported by the stationary first conveyor system 8a. However, this is not the only possibility.

[0286] Fig. 11 shows the sequence of a repacking process in a repacking system 11i according to a further embodiment.

[0287] In a first step S1, at a preparation station 29ii upstream of the emptying station 5ii, first goods receiving containers 4a are transferred from a stationary conveyor system to autonomously movable transport vehicles 19, which each have a goods transfer shaft 9 and can be designed, for example, like the transport vehicle 19 shown in Figs. 6 to 8. Placing separate first goods transfer shafts 9 on the first goods receiving containers 4a, as occurs in step S1 in the example shown in Fig. 10, is not necessary in this exemplary embodiment. In a second step S2, which can be carried out before step S1, after it, or simultaneously with step S1, delivery containers 3 are transported to the emptying station 5ii.In a step S3, the first goods receiving containers 4a are transported to the emptying station 5ii by means of the transport vehicles 19 and made available there in the first delivery position CI (if necessary, parallel to step S2). In a fourth step S4, the goods 2 are delivered into one of the first goods receiving containers 4a. In a fifth step S5, the goods receiving container 4a loaded with the goods 2 is transported to the redistribution station 6ii. In a sixth step S6, the goods 2 are redistributed into a provided second goods receiving container 4b, wherein the second goods receiving container 4b is also transported by an autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 having a further goods transfer shaft 9. In the example shown in Fig. 11, the further goods transfer shaft 9 is lowered for the redistribution of the goods 2, but it could also be arranged above the second goods receiving container 4b.A redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 is not shown in Fig. 11, but one could be present. In a seventh step S7, the loaded goods receiving containers 4a, 4b are transported to a post-processing station 30ii, in which the first and second goods receiving containers 4a, 4b are transferred to a stationary conveyor system in an eighth step S8. Subsequently, the first goods receiving container 4a is transported away, for example to a warehouse 24 (see Fig. 9). The second goods receiving container 4b can also be transported to the warehouse 24, either directly or via the post-processing station 30ii. In a ninth step S9, the autonomously movable transport vehicle 19 returns to the preparation station 29ii and is ready there to receive another first goods receiving container 4a. The cycle then starts again at step S1.At this point, it is noted that the redistribution of the goods 2 in step S6 does not necessarily have to take place only into a (single) second goods receiving container 4b, but the redistribution can also take place into several second goods receiving containers 4b.

[0288] Fig. 12 shows a process very similar to that shown in Fig. 11. The difference is that in the sixth step S6, the goods 2 are not redistributed directly from the first goods receiving container 4a to the second goods receiving container 4b, but rather via a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11. The goods 2 are first redistributed from the first goods receiving container 4a to the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, then the first goods receiving container 4a is transported to the reprocessing station 30ii, and the second goods receiving container 4b is made available at the redistribution station 6iii. The goods 2 are then redistributed from the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 to the second goods receiving container 4b, which is subsequently also transported to the reprocessing station 30ii.In this embodiment variant, the redistribution of the goods 2 in step S6 does not necessarily take place only into a (single) second goods receiving container 4b, but the redistribution can also take place into several second goods receiving containers 4b.

[0289] Figs. 13 to 15 now show a possible sequence in which the delivery container 2 is transported into the goods delivery area A, whereupon the first goods receiving container 4a is lowered together with the goods transfer shaft 9. Fig. 13 shows a state which, for example, is the result of the sequence already explained for Fig. 10 (see in particular step S2) and in which the delivery container 3 is already positioned above the goods transfer shaft 9. The delivery container 3 is then gripped with the manipulation device 14b, which in this case is designed as a holding device (but not for carrying out a horizontal or vertical movement of the delivery container 3) (Fig. 14).Subsequently, the first goods receiving container 4a, together with the goods transfer chute 9, is lowered by vertically adjusting a section of the second conveyor system 8a, whereupon the delivery container 3 opens and the goods 2 are delivered via the goods transfer chute 9 into the first goods receiving container 4a (Fig. 15). To automatically open the delivery container 3, a cut H was previously made through the opening device 17. After emptying the goods 2, the parts already described in Fig.

[0290] 10. For this purpose, the first goods receiving container 4a is raised back to the level of the remaining second conveyor system 8a. It is also conceivable that the section of the second conveyor system 8a leading away from the unloading station 5b is offset vertically downwards relative to the section leading to the unloading station 5b. Raising the first goods receiving container 4a after loading can then be omitted.

[0291] Fig. 16 now shows a variant of a redistribution station 6d, in which the second goods receiving container 4b 1 is designed as a hanging bag, which can be transported by means of a third conveyor system 31, which is designed as a hanging conveyor system.

[0292] Fig. 16 shows a state that is, for example, the result of the process already explained in Fig. 10 (see in particular step S4) and in which the first goods receiving container 4a is provided at the second delivery position C2. Subsequently, the goods 2 are again placed on the optional redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 and the second goods receiving container 4b. 1 redistributed (see also step S5 in Fig. 10). Steps S6..S8 already described in Fig. 10 can then follow, whereby the hanging pocket 4b 1 but is transported separately via the third conveyor system 31, for example to a warehouse 24.

[0293] If the goods transfer area D comprises a second delivery position C2 and a third delivery position C3, the following steps may be provided in particular

[0294] Transporting the second goods receiving container 4b, which is designed in particular as a small load carrier, into the goods transfer area D and providing the second goods receiving container 4b in the third delivery position C3, in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of the second conveyor system 8a, 8b, or transporting a second goods receiving container 4b', which is designed in particular as a hanging pocket, into the goods transfer area D and providing the second goods receiving container 4b' in the third delivery position C3, in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of a third conveyor system 31.

[0295] In the previous examples, the first conveyor system 7 was depicted as a stationary conveyor system. However, it is also possible for the first conveyor system 7 to additionally or alternatively comprise autonomously movable transport vehicles with which the delivery containers 3 can be transported to the unloading station 5a, 5b. The autonomously movable transport vehicles can be designed like the autonomously movable transport vehicles 19 shown in Figs. 6 to 8, but they could also have a different design. In particular, a goods transfer chute 9 is not required for transporting the delivery containers 3.

[0296] Fig. 17 shows a further variant of an unloading station 5c with a goods retention device 32 in the emptying station goods receiving floor 10. The emptying station goods receiving floor 10 comprises an opening under which the first goods receiving container 4a together with the goods transfer shaft 9 can be arranged. In this embodiment, emptying the delivery container 3 comprises moving the goods retention device 32 into a release position, wherein the goods retention device 32 is provided for closing or opening the opening in the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 as required, and the opening of the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 is released in the release position of the goods retention device 32.

[0297] The goods retention device 32 can be arranged, in particular, above or below the emptying station goods receiving floor 10. The goods retention device 32 can be designed, in particular, as a (horizontally) movable plate that can be moved laterally by means of a linear drive or a pivoting drive, for example, to the right in Fig. 17. According to an advantageous alternative embodiment, the goods retention device 32 can also be designed as a multi-part iris. The iris can comprise several slats, wherein each slat is preferably mounted on an axis. Preferably, all slats are connected to a ring via a further axis so that they can move together. The slats can be rotated inwards or outwards together via a mechanism.According to an advantageous alternative embodiment, the goods retention device 32 can be designed as a roller shutter, which roller shutter can be moved in a horizontal plane and wound up / unwound about a winding axis parallel to the horizontal axis. Alternatively, the roller shutter can be arranged so that it can be deflected and moved between a horizontal plane and a vertical plane.

[0298] The goods retaining device 32 can be moved laterally, preferably very quickly, at a downward angle, or alternatively, lowered and subsequently or simultaneously moved laterally into the release position, thereby clearing the opening in the discharge station goods receiving floor 10. Alternatively, the goods retaining device 32 can be hinged horizontally or vertically or moved into the release position in some other way. The goods retaining device 32 can advantageously be moved by at least one actuator, for example, by an electric or pneumatic actuator or by any other suitable actuation.

[0299] In Figs. 1, 13 to 15 and 17, the repackaging systems 1, 1a and their emptying stations 5a, 5b and 5c comprise an advantageous, but optional, manipulation unit 14a, 14b. The manipulation unit 14a, 14b can have a gripping device 16 movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area A for lifting the delivery container 3 relative to the goods transfer shaft 9 (see, for example, Fig.1), a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area A for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container 3 relative to the goods transfer shaft 9, wherein the emptying station goods receiving floor 10, if provided, can be designed to be vertically adjustable, a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area A for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container 3 relative to the goods transfer shaft 9, wherein a receiving platform for the first goods receiving container 4a in the goods receiving area B is designed to be vertically adjustable (see for example Fig.13 to 15), a gripping device 16 which can be moved out of the goods transfer area A and into the goods transfer area A by a drive unit, as well as being movable within the goods transfer area A, for lifting the delivery container 3 and / or for laterally moving the delivery container 3 from a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft 9 into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft 9, and / or a gripping device 16 which can be moved out of the goods transfer area A and into the goods transfer area A by a drive unit, as well as being movable within the goods transfer area A, for lifting the delivery container 3 and for suspended transport of the delivery container 3 above the goods transfer area B.

[0300] The manipulation unit 14a, 14b can, for example, be designed as a manually operated carrying device, for example as a lifting device with a gripping device 16 that can be moved longitudinally along a support rail 15 (in particular manually movable). It is also conceivable for the manipulation unit 14a, 14b to be fully or partially motorized. For example, the lifting device, the gripping device 16, and / or a longitudinal drive can be motor-driven (but can be activated manually or semi-automatically). Finally, it is also conceivable for the manipulation unit 14a, 14b to be designed as a robot, and for movement sequences to be carried out fully automatically. In particular, the manipulation unit 14a, 14b can be designed as an articulated-arm robot or a gantry robot.

[0301] In the given context, a method is also advantageous in which the goods transfer device additionally comprises a first manipulation unit 14a, 14b, and in which step e) e1) comprises transporting the delivery container 3 on the (preferably stationary) emptying station goods receiving floor 10 into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the first conveyor system 7 and lifting the delivery container 3 relative to the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the manipulation unit 14a (see, for example, Fig. 1), e2) comprises transporting the delivery container 3 on the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the first conveyor system 7, fixing the delivery container 3 by means of the manipulation unit 14b and lowering the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 (similar to Fig.13 to 15), e3) transporting the dispensing container 3 on the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the first conveyor system 7, fixing the dispensing container 3 by means of the manipulation unit 14b and lowering the first goods receiving container 4a (see Fig. 13 to 17), or e4) transporting the dispensing container 3 into a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the first conveyor system 7 and then lifting the dispensing container 3 and / or laterally moving the dispensing container 3 (essentially central) from the receiving position into a transfer position (essentially central) above the goods transfer shaft 9 by means of the manipulation unit 14a (similar to Fig. 1).

[0302] The variant e1) can also comprise a lowering of the emptying station goods receiving floor 10, or the variants e2) and e3) can also comprise a raising of the delivery container 3 in the goods delivery area A.

[0303] It is particularly advantageous if the emptying of the dispensing container 3 according to step g) takes place automatically by a relative movement between the dispensing container 3 and the emptying station goods receiving base 10 and / or the first goods receiving container 4a (i.e. because the tabs of the lid of the dispensing container 3 automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods 2).

[0304] In other words, a relative movement between the dispensing container 3 and the emptying station goods receiving floor 10 and / or the first goods receiving container 4a causes the dispensing container 3 to open automatically. No further steps are required for this.

[0305] It would also be conceivable, in particular, that the emptying of the dispensing container 3 according to step g) in case e4) essentially or exclusively comprises the lateral movement of the dispensing container 3 from the receiving position to the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft 9. The emptying of the dispensing container 3 can take place as soon as the dispensing container 3 reaches the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft 9, in particular because the tabs of the base or tabs of the lid of the dispensing container 3 automatically fold downwards due to the weight of the goods 2.

[0306] It would also be generally conceivable for the tabs of the base or the tabs of the lid of the dispensing container 3 to automatically fold down under the weight of the goods 2 as soon as they are released by the assisting hand of an operator / robot. It would also be conceivable for the tabs of the base or the tabs of the lid of the dispensing container 3 to automatically fold down under the weight of the goods 2 as soon as a goods retaining device 32, which closes or opens an opening in the emptying station goods receiving base 10 as needed, is moved into a release position and releases the goods transfer shaft 9 (see also Fig. 17). All of these embodiments enable the dispensing container 3 to be emptied without raising the dispensing container 3 and without lowering the emptying station goods receiving base 10. The dispensing container 3 is thus also emptied in a particularly efficient manner in these embodiments.

[0307] In particular, a method can be provided in which the emptying of the delivery container 3 according to step g) in case e1) is carried out automatically by lifting the delivery container 3 (ie because the tabs of the base or tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods 2), the emptying of the delivery container 3 according to step g) in case e2) or e3) is carried out automatically by lowering the emptying station goods receiving base 10 or the first goods receiving container 4a (iebecause the tabs of the base or tabs of the lid automatically fold down due to the weight of the goods 2), the emptying of the dispensing container 3 according to step g) in cases e1) to e4) comprises an active opening of the dispensing container 3 by a warehouse worker or robot, or the emptying of the dispensing container 3 comprises a movement of a goods retaining device 32 into a release position, wherein the goods retaining device 32 is provided for closing or opening an opening in the emptying station goods receiving base 10 as required and the opening is released in the release position of the goods retaining device 32.

[0308] In a further embodiment, a method can be provided in which the dispensing container 3 is designed as a cardboard box and in which a base, a side wall, a lid of the cardboard box or an adhesive tape on the cardboard box, which is used to glue the base or lid, is cut by the cutting device 18 of the opening device 17 in cases e1) to e3) before the dispensing container 3 is transported to the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft 9, or in case e4) before the dispensing container 3 is transported to the takeover position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft 9, in order to make the goods 2 in the dispensing container 3 accessible (in particular, the opening device 17 can preferably be arranged in the course of the first conveyor system 7).

[0309] Advantageously, this enables efficient, standardized access to the goods 2 in the dispensing container 3.

[0310] The repackaging systems 1, 1a shown in Figs. 1, 10 to 15 and 17 advantageously comprise an optional opening device 17 for opening the dispensing container 3 or for preparing the opening of the dispensing container 3. In this way, the dispensing container 3 can be provided in the repackaging system 1, 1a in an open state or in a state prepared for opening and / or transported to the goods dispensing area A. The opening device 17 is advantageously part of the repackaging system 1, 1a, but in principle it can also be arranged outside the same.

[0311] In particular, the opening device 17 can comprise a cutting device, in particular a knife 18, for cutting the dispensing container 3, in particular for cutting a bottom, a side wall, or a lid of the dispensing container 3 or an adhesive tape on the dispensing container 3, which is used to glue the bottom or lid to make the goods 2 in the dispensing container 2 accessible. The dispensing container 3 can in particular be designed as a cardboard box.

[0312] In particular, the cutting device 17 can be arranged along the first conveyor system 7, and the cardboard box 3 can rest on the first conveyor system 7 during the cutting process. Accordingly, a base of the cardboard box 3 resting on the first conveyor system 7 or a lid of the cardboard box 3 resting on the first conveyor system 7 can be cut open or incised. Alternatively, a side wall of the cardboard box 3 can also be cut open or incised.

[0313] In the given context, "cutting open" can mean that the cardboard box 3 is open after being cut open or can be opened without further cutting. "Cutting into", on the other hand, can mean that the cardboard box 3 is merely being prepared for opening. In particular, the base, the side wall and / or the lid of the cardboard box 3 are still connected to the box at a few points after the cutting, although these few points can be cut or torn open with little effort. On the one hand, this makes opening the cardboard box 3 easier, and on the other hand, it prevents the goods 2 contained in the cardboard box 3 from falling out prematurely or undesirably.

[0314] In this context, for the sake of completeness, it is clarified that “cutting or cutting into a cardboard box” does not necessarily mean cutting through the cardboard material, but can also be understood as cutting (adhesive) tapes which hold the cardboard material together, such as in the case of foldable flaps of an upright cardboard box which are glued together with adhesive tape.

[0315] In connection with the provision and / or opening of the dispensing container 3, the following process variants are also advantageous.

[0316] In general, the delivery container 3 can be transported in step e) in a closed state to the goods delivery area A and opened in the goods delivery area A, the delivery container 3 can be transported in step e) in an open state to the goods delivery area A, or the delivery container 3 can be transported in step e) in a state prepared for opening to the goods delivery area A and opened in the goods delivery area A.

[0317] In particular, it is advantageous if the dispensing container 3 is provided in step a) in a closed state (in the repackaging system 1, 1a) and transported in step e) in the closed state to the goods dispensing area A, the dispensing container 3 is provided in step a) in a closed state (in the repackaging system 1, 1a) and opened with the opening device 17 or prepared for opening and transported in step e) in the open state or prepared for opening to the goods dispensing area A, the dispensing container 3 is provided in step a) in an open state (in the repackaging system 1, 1a) and transported in step e) in the open state to the goods dispensing area A, the dispensing container 3 is provided in step a) in a state prepared for opening (in the repackaging system 1, 1a) and moved in step e) in the state prepared for opening to the goods dispensing area A,or the dispensing container 3 is provided in step a) in a state prepared for opening (in the repackaging system 1, 1a), opened with an opening device 17 and transported in step e) in the opened state to the goods dispensing area A.

[0318] The dispensing container 3 can be provided in the repackaging system 1, 1a in a closed, open or prepared-for-opening state and / or transported to the goods dispensing area A.

[0319] Accordingly, opening or preparation for opening of the dispensing container 3 can be carried out before reaching the goods dispensing area A, either in the repacking system 1, 1a itself or during transport of the dispensing container 3 to the repacking system 1, 1a.

[0320] If the delivery container 3 is moved into the goods delivery area A in a closed state or in a state prepared for opening, the delivery container 3 is opened in the goods delivery area A.

[0321] In principle, it would also be conceivable for the dispensing container 3 not to be designed for closure. Opening can then be omitted entirely. In such a case, in step g), emptying the dispensing container 3 can involve moving the dispensing container 3, in particular tilting or turning the dispensing container 3, so that the dispensing container 3 is brought into a position in which the goods 2 can be dispensed, in particular under the influence of gravity, from the dispensing container 3 via the goods transfer chute 9 into the provided first goods receiving container 4a.

[0322] The method may, after an optional execution, additionally include the step

[0323] Providing the opening device 17.

[0324] In other words, according to this embodiment, the opening device 17 can be provided independently of the repackaging system 1, 1a, so that the dispensing container 3 is opened outside the repackaging system 1, 1a. Accordingly, the order-picking system 23 can comprise the repackaging system 1, 1a and the opening device 17. The repackaging system 1, 1a is located downstream of the opening device 17.

[0325] In particular, step c) may additionally comprise the following step of providing an opening device 17 in the repackaging system 1, 1a.

[0326] Opening the dispensing container 3 may be necessary, in particular, if the dispensing container 3 is designed as an (upright and) closed cardboard box filled with the goods 2. Such a cardboard box 3 comprises a base, side walls, an access opening opposite the base (on the top), and a lid closing the access opening.

[0327] The base may comprise (in particular four) foldable (base) flaps arranged on the side walls and glued to the base. Adhesive tape may be used to glue the base flaps.

[0328] The lid can comprise (in particular four) foldable (lid) flaps, which are arranged on the side walls, in particular pivotably on edges of the side walls, and glued to the lid. Adhesive tape can be used to glue the flaps of the lid. If the cardboard box 3 does not comprise foldable (lid) flaps, the cardboard box 3, which is open at the top, can be closed with an additionally manufactured lid. The lid can be glued to the cardboard box 3. Adhesive tape can be used to glue the lid. Thus, for example, a gap remains between the flaps folded in to form the base, which gap is closed by a strip of adhesive tape.

[0329] Opening the dispensing container 3 may in particular comprise the following steps

[0330] (only) cutting open an adhesive tape on the dispensing container 3, in particular an adhesive tape used to bond a base or lid to the dispensing container 3, cutting into a base, a side wall, or a lid of the dispensing container 3 and folding away the base, the side wall, or the lid or a base section, side wall section, or lid section, cutting away a base, a side wall, or a lid of the dispensing container 3, or lifting off a lid. The cutting or cutting away can, in particular, also be carried out in such a way that the base, lid, or side wall of the dispensing container 3 is still connected to the dispensing container 3 at a few points after the cutting or cutting away, which points can, however, be cut or torn open with little effort.On the one hand, this makes it easier to open the dispensing container 3, and on the other hand, it prevents the goods 2 located in the dispensing container 3 from falling out prematurely or undesirably.

[0331] Preparing the dispensing container 3 for opening may in particular comprise the following steps

[0332] (only) at least partially cutting open an adhesive tape on the dispensing container 3, in particular an adhesive tape which is used for gluing a base or lid to the dispensing container 3, applying a perforation to a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container 3, or cutting into a base, a side wall or a lid of the dispensing container 3 without folding away the base, the side wall or the lid or a base section, side wall section or lid section.

[0333] These proposed opening steps can be performed automatically by the opening device 17 or manually by a person (warehouse worker). These steps can also comprise a combination of an automatic sub-step and a manual sub-step.

[0334] 18 and 19 show a possible sequence for emptying the dispensing container 3, in which the dispensing container 3 is designed as a cardboard box comprising a base, side walls, and a lid, wherein the base or the lid comprises foldable tabs. According to this embodiment, the base or the lid faces towards the goods transfer chute 9 during the emptying of the dispensing container 3 according to step g), and the tabs protrude at least temporarily into the goods transfer chute 9, as can be clearly seen in Fig. 19. In this way, during the emptying of the dispensing container 3 according to step g), the tabs can at least temporarily form a drop chute that is connected to the goods transfer chute 9. This can prevent goods 2 from slipping uncontrollably laterally out of the drop chute during the emptying of the dispensing container 3.In addition, the tabs serve as a guide for the goods 2 during the emptying of the delivery container 3. It may also prove advantageous if the tabs are supported on the shaft walls of the goods transfer shaft 9 during the emptying of the delivery container 3 according to step g).

[0335] In a favorable embodiment of the repackaging system 1, 1a, 1i..liii or of the repackaging method, it can be provided that the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b are each designed as small load carriers, or the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b 1 are each designed as a hanging pocket, or the first goods receiving container 4a as a small load carrier and the second goods receiving container 4b 1 is designed as a hanging pocket, and a third conveyor system 31 is provided, which is provided by a hanging conveyor device for transporting the hanging pocket 4b 1into the goods transfer area D and to provide the hanging bag 4b 1 in the third delivery position C3 and for transporting the hanging bag 4b 1 from the goods transfer area D. The transport of the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b according to step f), i), k) and 1), if these are formed by a small load carrier, takes place by means of the second conveyor system 8a, 8b, and the transport of the second goods receiving container 4b 1 according to step f), i), k) and 1), if this is formed by a hanging pocket, is carried out by means of a third conveyor system 31, which is designed as a hanging conveyor system.

[0336] In this way, for the proposed repacking systeml, la, li..liii or for the proposed method, easily manageable goods receiving containers 4a, 4b, 4b 1used, whereby small load carriers 4a, 4b are particularly suitable for holding a large number of goods 2 and hanging pockets 4b 1 particularly, but not only, suitable for holding one item of goods 2 each. The small load carrier 4a, 4b comprises a base, side walls and an opening opposite the base (top) and forms an upper edge on the side walls.

[0337] In general, it is advantageous if a goods transfer chute 9 is funnel-shaped. This ensures that the goods 2 are well guided during transfer into the first or second goods receiving container 4a, 4b. A funnel-shaped goods transfer chute 9 is also particularly advantageous when the delivery container 3, in particular an output opening of the delivery container 3, is larger than an opening of the first goods receiving container 4a.

[0338] It is furthermore advantageous if a volume of the goods transfer shaft 9 is less than 30% of a receiving volume of the first goods receiving container 4a, and optionally a volume of the further goods transfer shaft 9 is less than 30% of a receiving volume of the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0339] In particular, it is advantageous if the goods transfer device in the cases mentioned above comprises a first goods receiving container 4a which is arranged below the goods transfer shaft 9 and a volume of the goods transfer shaft 9 is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the first goods receiving container 4a, or the goods transfer device in the case mentioned above comprises a first goods receiving container 4a which is arranged below the goods transfer shaft 9 and a volume of the goods transfer shaft 9 is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the first goods receiving container 4a and comprises a second goods receiving container 4b which is arranged below the further goods transfer shaft 9 and a volume of the further goods transfer shaft 9 is less than 30% of a receiving volume in the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0340] In this way, the proportion of goods 2 that must be transferred from the goods transfer shaft 9 for reloading onto the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 or into the second goods receiving container 4b can be kept small. This allows the process to be carried out relatively easily by a warehouse worker or robot.

[0341] In a further advantageous embodiment of the repackaging system 1, 1a, 1i..liii, it can be provided that the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b are each formed by a small load carrier and the goods transfer shaft 9 comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size, and / or the first goods receiving container 4a is formed by a small load carrier and can be or is provided in the first delivery position CI, wherein the goods transfer shaft 9 comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size,and the second goods receiving container 4b is formed by a small load carrier and can be provided or is provided in the third delivery position C3, wherein the further goods transfer shaft 9, if provided, comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size.

[0342] The proposed measures support the loading of the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b and prevent the goods 2 from becoming jammed in the goods transfer shaft 9 and / or in the goods receiving container 4a, 4b. Generally, the goods transfer shaft 9 comprises a feed opening at an upper end and a discharge opening at a lower end, as well as shaft walls. The feed opening and discharge opening are delimited by the shaft walls.

[0343] It is also advantageous if the first goods receiving container 4a and the second goods receiving container 4b are each formed by a small load carrier, and a vertical distance between an upper edge of the small load carrier and a lower edge of the goods transfer chute 9 is smaller than the smallest dimension of a good 2 and is in particular between 3 cm and 6 cm. This ensures, on the one hand, that the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b can be easily provided at the delivery positions C1..C3, and, on the other hand, that the goods 2 cannot fall from the sides of the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b onto the second conveyor system 8a when loading the goods receiving containers 4a, 4b.

[0344] Generally, the small load carrier comprises a base, side walls, and an opening opposite the base (at the top), forming an upper edge on the side walls. The goods transfer shaft 9 comprises shaft walls and a discharge opening at a lower end. A lower edge of the discharge opening can be formed by the shaft walls. If a further goods transfer shaft 9 is provided, this comprises shaft walls and a discharge opening at a lower end. A lower edge of the discharge opening can be formed by the shaft walls.

[0345] It is also advantageous if the repackaging system 1, 1a, 1i..liii has a delivery container 3 in the goods delivery area A, wherein the vertical distance between the lower edge of the delivery container 3 and the upper edge of the goods transfer shaft 9 is in a range of 2 cm to 50 cm. This ensures, on the one hand, that the delivery container 3 can be transported easily into the goods delivery area A, and, on the other hand, that the goods 2 cannot fall sideways past the goods transfer shaft 9 when loading the first goods receiving container 4a.

[0346] It is also advantageous if the distance between the first conveyor system 7 and the goods delivery area A is less than 5 m. In this way, the delivery container 3 only has to be moved a short distance outside the first conveyor system 7.

[0347] Fig. 20 now shows a schematic representation of a repackaging system 1b, which is similar to the previously shown embodiments. The following disclosure is therefore also applicable, analogously, to the repackaging systems 1, 1a..liii shown in the other figures, and their emptying stations 5, 5a..5ii and redistribution stations 6, 6a..6iii. The emptying station 5e and the redistribution station 6e are arranged close to one another in Fig. 20. In reality, however, the emptying station 5e and the redistribution station 6e can also be arranged further apart from one another, as indicated by the dot-dash line between the emptying station 5e and the redistribution station 6e.

[0348] In this example, the repackaging system 1b has a detection device 33a, which is designed to acknowledge the completion of a redistribution of the goods 2, and a control unit 34 connected to the detection device 33a, which is designed to trigger a transport (and removal) of the first goods receiving container 4a and / or the second goods receiving container 4b from the goods transfer area D. In other words, the completion of step j) is acknowledged at the detection device 33a, whereupon the control unit 34 triggers step k) and controls the second conveyor system 8a accordingly, as indicated by a dashed line in Fig. 20. The detection device 33a can comprise an acknowledgment button or the like, as is the case in Fig. 20.When the warehouse worker reports the completion of a redistribution just performed—according to step j)—by pressing the acknowledgement button, an acknowledgement signal is generated and forwarded to the control unit 34. The acknowledgement button can comprise a hardware-based confirmation button, as is the case for the detection device 33a in Fig. 20. The acknowledgement button can also comprise a software-based confirmation button on a screen surface, as is the case for the detection device 33b formed by the touchscreen in Fig. 20.

[0349] Such an (acknowledgment) signal can alternatively be generated by an optoelectronic sensor and transmitted to the control unit 34 when the warehouse worker has completed a redistribution just performed—according to step j), as is the case in Fig. 20 for the detection device 33c. In this case, the completed redistribution can be detected contactlessly. For example, the detection device 33c can be designed as or comprise a CCD camera.

[0350] In the above context, it is advantageous if the repacking system 1b has the following components: a sensory detection device 33c, i) which is designed to sensorically detect a number of goods 2 placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, and / or ii) which is designed to sensorically detect a number of goods 2 transferred into the second goods receiving container 4b, and / or a manual detection device 33b, which is designed to detect a number of goods 2 from the goods 2 placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 and / or a number of goods 2 from the goods 2 transferred into the second goods receiving container 4b and, if applicable, a further goods receiving container, and which is designed to issue a request to a warehouse worker at the repacking system 1b to detect said number, and a computer unit 35 for subtracting the detected number of goods 2 from a known number of goods 2,which were contained in the delivery container 3. Accordingly, it is also advantageous in a repackaging method if i) a number of the goods 2 placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 after step j) is detected by a sensory detection device 33c, or a request is made to record said number via a manual detection device 33b, wherein a number of goods 2 located in the first goods receiving container 4a is determined by the computer unit 35 by subtracting the detected number of goods 2 that were placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 from a known number of goods 2 that were contained in the delivery container 3, and / or ii) a number of goods 2 that were transferred to the second goods receiving container 4b and optionally to a further goods receiving container is detected by a sensory detection device 33c, or a request is madeto record said number via a manual recording device 33b, wherein a number of goods 2 located in the first goods receiving container 4a is determined by the computer unit 35 by subtracting the total number of goods 2 transferred into the second goods receiving container 4b and, if applicable, a further goods receiving container from a known number of goods 2 which were contained in the delivery container 3.

[0351] In this way, the number of goods 2 transferred into the first goods receiving container 4a can be deduced from a number of goods 2 placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 or transferred into the second goods receiving container 4b and a number of goods 2 in the delivery container 3. This is particularly advantageous when the transfer of goods 2 into the first goods receiving container 4a cannot be observed, for example because it is concealed by the goods transfer shaft 9 and / or by tabs of the delivery container 2. The number of goods 2 in the delivery container 3 can, for example, be specified on a delivery note and recorded on the computer unit 35 and stored in a database 38.

[0352] According to an optional embodiment, the method may additionally comprise the step of providing a sensory detection device 33c, providing a manual detection device 33a, 33b, and / or providing a computer unit 35. In other words, according to this embodiment, the sensory detection device 33c, the manual detection device 33a, 33b, and / or the computer unit 35 may be provided outside the repackaging system 1b.

[0353] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0354] Providing a sensory detection device 33c in the repackaging system 1b,

[0355] Providing a manual detection device 33a, 33b in the repacking system 1b, and / or

[0356] Providing a computer unit 35 in the repackaging system 1b.

[0357] In other words, according to this embodiment, the sensory detection device 33c, the manual detection device 33a, 33b, and / or the computer unit 35 can be provided in the repackaging system 1b. The manual detection device 33b can comprise an input device, for example, a keyboard or a touchscreen.

[0358] It is advantageous if the delivery container 3 is equipped with a data carrier 36a which contains data about a number of goods 2 (i.e. the quantity of goods) in the delivery container 3 and / or a type of goods 2 in the delivery container 3 and / or a delivery container identification.

[0359] It is also advantageous if the repackaging system 1b has a first reading device 37a for reading a data carrier 35a of the dispensing container 3, which is connected to the computer unit 35 for data transmission.

[0360] In this context, it is also advantageous if, before step g), the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the delivery container 3 is read from the data carrier 36a by means of a first reading device 37a and transmitted to the computer unit 35, and / or before step g), the delivery container identification is read from the data carrier 36a by means of a reading device 37a and data on the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the delivery container 3 is retrieved from a database 38 and the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the delivery container 3 is transmitted to the computer unit 35. According to an optional embodiment, the method can additionally comprise the step of providing a first reading device 37a.

[0361] In other words, according to this embodiment, the first reading device 37a can be provided outside the repackaging system 1b.

[0362] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0363] Providing a first reader 37a in the repackaging system 1b.

[0364] In other words, according to this embodiment, the first reader 37a can be provided in the repackaging system 1b.

[0365] The data carrier 36a can, for example, be a barcode that can be read using a barcode reader 37a.

[0366] The data carrier 36a can, in particular, also be designed as an RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification Tag), which is read using an RFID reader 37a of the repackaging system 1b or the picking system 23 (e.g., at goods receipt E). Consequently, the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 contained in the delivery container 3 can be directly determined. To determine the number of goods 2 contained in the delivery container 3, the computer unit 35 is connected to the RFID reader 37a for data transmission, as indicated by a dashed line in Fig. 20.

[0367] The aforementioned data can in particular be determined indirectly. For this purpose, a delivery container identification can be provided as a barcode or QR code on the delivery container 3 or can also be stored in the RFID tag provided on the delivery container 3. Accordingly, the delivery container identification can be read out with a detection unit (for example with an optical detection unit 37a or an RFID reader 37a) of the repackaging system 1b or the picking system 23 (for example again at goods receipt E). With the help of this delivery container identification, a data record in the database 38 can subsequently be accessed. The data record stores the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 contained in the delivery container 3. The computer unit 35 is connected to the database 38 for data processing purposes. Access by the computer unit 35 to the reader 37a is also conceivable in this context.The product type can, for example, indicate the type and / or a product characteristic of a garment (e.g. shirt, color red, size XL).

[0368] In many cases, it makes sense to consider the quantity and type of a product 2 when processing data, for example, in the form of a statement such as "50 pieces, shirt, red, size XL." Accordingly, the quantity and type of product can be determined as specified above.

[0369] Alternatively, the type of goods 2 contained in the dispensing container 3 could be determined by determining a goods identification on a good 2 in step g) or during one of the subsequent steps (for example, by reading a corresponding barcode arranged on the good 2). This is particularly feasible if the dispensing container 3 is loaded with a single item, i.e., with goods 2 of the same goods type. It would also be conceivable for the number of goods 2 contained in the dispensing container 3 to be determined in step g) using a separate counting device. The repackaging system 1b can comprise such a counting device.

[0370] Specifically, it can be provided that before or during step g) the number of goods 2 is determined by means of an RFID reader (not explicitly shown in Fig. 20), wherein the number of goods 2 is preferably determined by the determined number of the various read-out goods identifications each linked to a good 2 and the determined number is transmitted to the computer unit 35, and / or before or during step g) the goods identification of a respective good 2 is read from the respective RFID tag by means of an RFID reader and data about the goods type of each of the goods 2 in the delivery container 3 is retrieved from a database 38 and the goods type of the goods 2 in the delivery container 3 is transmitted to the computer unit 35.

[0371] It is also conceivable, in particular, for the RFID tags to be read while the goods 2 are falling out of the delivery container 3, while the goods 2 are lying on the emptying station goods receiving floor 10, while the goods 2 are lying on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, or while the goods 2 are passing through the goods transfer chute 9. In these states, the RFID tags are advantageously arranged in a loose arrangement. This means that the distance between the individual RFID tags is relatively large, which facilitates reading or writing to them.

[0372] It is furthermore advantageous if the first goods receiving container 4a is equipped with a data carrier 36b and / or the second goods receiving container 4b is equipped with a data carrier 36c, which data carriers 36b, 36c contain data about a number (quantity of goods) of goods 2 in the first / second goods receiving container 4a, 4b and / or a type of goods 2 in the first / second goods receiving container 4a, 4b and / or a goods receiving container identification.

[0373] It is also advantageous if the repackaging system 1b has a second reading device 37b for reading a data carrier 36b, 36c of the first goods receiving container 4a or the second goods receiving container 4b, 4b, which is connected to the computer unit 35 for data transmission.

[0374] In this context, it is also advantageous if, before step g), the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the first goods receiving container 4a is read from the data carrier 36b by means of a second reading device 37b and transmitted to the computer unit 35. Before step g), the goods receiving container identification is read from the data carrier 36b by means of a reading device 37b and data on the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 is retrieved from a database 38 and the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 is transmitted to the computer unit 35. Before step g), the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the second goods receiving container 4b is read from the data carrier 36c by means of a second reading device 37b and transmitted to the computer unit 35.or before step g, the goods receiving container identification is read from the data carrier 36c by means of a reading device 37b and data on the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the second goods receiving container 4b is retrieved from a database 38 and the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 in the second goods receiving container 4b is transmitted to the computer unit 35.

[0375] According to this embodiment, it is possible that goods 2 have already been delivered into the first goods receiving container 4a in a previous repacking process, but a predeterminable fill level h has not yet been reached, and therefore, in a subsequent repacking process, goods 2 can be delivered again into this first goods receiving container 4a. This embodiment is also applicable to the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0376] If goods 2 are already present in the first goods receiving container 4a prior to step g), this number can be added to the number determined in steps i) or ii) according to claim 19 in order to determine a total number of goods 2 present in the first goods receiving container 4a after step j). The same applies to the second goods receiving container 4b. The technical teaching disclosed in claim 22 is also applicable mutatis mutandis to this embodiment. In particular, a joint consideration of the number and type of goods of a good 2 is also possible here, so that it can be ensured that the number of goods 2 of the same type is calculated.

[0377] According to an optional embodiment, the method may additionally comprise the step of providing a second reading device 37b.

[0378] In other words, according to this embodiment, the second reading device 37b can be provided outside the repackaging system 1b.

[0379] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0380] Providing a second reader 37b in the repackaging system 1b.

[0381] In other words, according to this embodiment, the second reading device 37b can be provided in the repackaging system 1b.

[0382] The reading devices 37a, 37b can be arranged independently of the repackaging system 1b. For example, the first reading device 37a can be arranged along a path of the first conveyor system 7, and the second reading device 37b can be arranged along a path of the second conveyor system 8a. It is also conceivable that two separate second reading devices 37b are provided for reading the data carriers 36b and 36c.

[0383] The data carrier 36b, 36c can, for example, be a barcode that can be read using a barcode reader 37b. However, the data carrier 36b, 36c can also be designed, in particular, as an RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification Tag), which is read using an RFID reader 37b. Consequently, the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 contained in the goods receiving container 4a, 4b can be directly determined.

[0384] However, this data can also be determined indirectly. For this purpose, a goods receiving container identification can be provided as a barcode or QR code on the goods receiving container 4a, 4b or can also be stored in the RFID tag provided on the goods receiving container 4a, 4b. Accordingly, the goods receiving container identification can be read with a detection unit (for example, with an optical detection unit 37b or an RFID reader 37b) of the repackaging system 1b or the picking system 23. Using this goods receiving container identification, a data record in a database 38 can subsequently be accessed. The data record stores the number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods 2 contained in the goods receiving container 4a, 4b. The type of goods can, for example, indicate the type and / or a property of a piece of clothing (for example, shirt, color red, size XL).

[0385] It is further advantageous in a method for repackaging if a number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods of these goods 2 determined in the first goods receiving container 4a according to step i) is stored as data on the data carrier 36b or is stored as data in a database 38 which is data-linked to the goods receiving container identification of the first goods receiving container 4a, and / or a number of goods 2 and / or the type of goods of these goods 2 determined in the second goods receiving container 4b according to step ii) is stored as data on the data carrier 36c or is stored as data in a database 38 which is data-linked to the goods receiving container identification of the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0386] The technical teaching disclosed for the previous embodiment is also applicable to this embodiment. A reading process is replaced by a writing process, and a reading device is replaced by a writing device or a combined reading and writing device 37b. In summary, the repackaging system 1b can comprise a database 38, which is connected to the computer unit 35 for data processing purposes, and in which

[0387] Data on a type of goods and / or data on a number of goods 2 contained in the delivery container 3 are stored, which are linked to a delivery container identification of the delivery container 3,

[0388] Data on a type of goods and / or data on a number of goods 2 contained in the first goods receiving container 4a are stored, which are linked to a goods receiving container identification of the first goods receiving container 4a, and / or

[0389] Data on a type of goods and / or data on a number of goods 2 contained in the second goods receiving container 4b are stored, which are linked to a goods receiving container identification of the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0390] The method may, according to an optional embodiment, additionally comprise the step of providing a database 38, and / or

[0391] Providing a computer unit 35.

[0392] In other words, according to this embodiment, the database 38 and / or the computer unit 35 can be provided outside the repackaging system 1b.

[0393] In particular, step d) may additionally comprise the following step

[0394] Providing a database 38 in the repackaging system 1b and / or

[0395] Providing a computer unit 35 in the repackaging system 1b.

[0396] In other words, according to this embodiment, the database 38 and / or the computer unit 35 can be provided in the repackaging system 1b.

[0397] In general, it is advantageous if the goods 2 placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 are pushed into the second goods receiving container 4b (and not lifted). In this way, the repacking process can be designed particularly ergonomically. In particular, it is advantageous that a warehouse worker in the repacking system 1, 1a..liii does not have to lift any loads. It is also particularly advantageous if the first goods receiving container 4a and / or the second goods receiving container 4b in step b) already contains goods 2 whose product type is identical to the goods 2 contained in the delivery container 3. In this way, a single-item refill of partially filled goods receiving containers 4a, 4b can be realized, whereby the storage volume of single-item filled goods receiving containers 4a, 4b can be used optimally.

[0398] It is also advantageous if steps e), f), k) and, if applicable, step 1), and at least one of steps g) to j), preferably steps g) to j), are carried out fully automatically.

[0399] The transporting according to steps e), f), k) and, if applicable, step 1) can be carried out fully automatically by the first conveyor system 7.

[0400] The repacking of the goods 2 can be performed not only manually but also entirely or partially by a robot. In this context, it is advantageous if the repacking system 1, 1a..liii has a robot, in particular a single-arm or multi-arm articulated arm robot or gantry robot, for redistributing the goods 2 in the area of ​​the second goods transfer device, wherein an effective area of ​​the robot extends at least over the goods transfer area D in order to remove goods 2 from the first goods receiving container 4a and / or the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, if a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 is provided, and to deposit them into the second goods receiving container 4b. In this way, the processes in the repacking system 1, 1a..liii can be carried out (fully) automatically. In particular, the robot can be part of the second goods transfer device and, for example, be formed by or comprise the manipulation unit 14a, 14b.The robot can carry out the redistribution of goods 2 according to step j), as already described above.

[0401] In particular, the removal of the (emptied) delivery container 3 can be carried out by the gripping device 16 of the first goods transfer device, as described above, which is mounted on a manipulation unit 14a, for example, an articulated-arm robot, gantry robot, or the like. The gripping device 16 and the manipulation unit 14a, 14b enable fully automated execution of step j). In particular, the redistribution of the goods 2 according to step j) from the first goods receiving container 4a and onto the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, according to claim 1, and the redistribution of the goods 2 from the first goods receiving container 3a to the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11, provided a redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 is provided, and / or the redistribution of the goods 2 from the first goods receiving container 4a to the second goods receiving container 4b, according to claim 6, can be carried out fully automatically by a robot.For this purpose, the robot can comprise a goods gripper 16, in particular a robot comprising several robot arms with respective goods grippers, by means of which one or more goods 2 can be picked up at the same time and placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor 11 and / or the second goods receiving container 4b.

[0402] Finally, Fig. 21 shows a somewhat more detailed illustration of two emptying stations 5f of slightly different designs. However, they could also be identically constructed. A picking system 23, which includes the emptying stations 5f, can also have a disposal conveyor system 39, 39', which connects to the repackaging system 1, 1a..liii or the emptying station 5f, respectively, and is intended for transporting (emptied) delivery containers 3, as shown in Fig. 21. The disposal conveyor system 39, 39 1can lead directly to the goods delivery area A or end near the goods delivery area A. The transfer of the (completely) emptied delivery container 3 to the disposal conveyor system 38, 38 1 can be carried out automatically by a robot or manually by a warehouse worker.

[0403] Furthermore, an optional collective disposal conveyor system 40 can be provided in the order picking system 23, to which the disposal conveyor system 39, 39 1 of the repacking system 1, la..liii or the emptying station 5f (conveyor system), whereby the disposal conveyor system 39, 39 1 is intended to transport the (emptied) delivery containers 3 from the emptying stations 5f to the collective disposal conveyor system 40, as is also shown in Fig. 21.

[0404] Furthermore, an optional distribution conveyor system 41 can be provided in the order-picking system 23, to which the first conveyor system 7 of the repackaging system 1, 1a..liii connects (in terms of conveyor technology) in order to transport the delivery containers 3 to the emptying stations 5f, as is also shown in Fig. 21. Finally, it is noted that the scope of protection is determined by the patent claims. However, the description and the drawings are to be used to interpret the claims. Individual features or combinations of features from the various embodiments shown and described can represent independent inventive solutions in themselves. The problem underlying the independent inventive solutions can be derived from the description.

[0405] In particular, it is also noted that the devices depicted may in reality comprise more or fewer components than shown. In some cases, the depicted devices or their components may also be shown not to scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

[0406] Reference symbol list, la..liii repacking system, 2' goods

[0407] Disposal container, 4a..4b 1Goods receiving container, 5a..5ii Emptying station, 6a..6iii Redistribution station first conveyor system a, 8b second conveyor system, 9' Goods transfer shaft 0 Emptying station - goods receiving floor 1 Redistribution station - goods receiving floor 2 Conveyor roller 3 Conveyor roller 4a, 14b Manipulation unit 5 Hanging carrier 6 Gripper 7 Opening device (cutting device) 8 Knife 9 Transport vehicle 0 Chassis 1 Wheel 2 Console 3 Order picking system 4 Goods warehouse 5 Order picking station 6 In-storage conveyor system 7 Order picking conveyor system 28 Out-storage conveyor system

[0408] 29i, 29ii Preparation s station

[0409] 30i, 30ii Follow-up s station

[0410] 31 third conveyor technology (overhead conveyor technology)

[0411] 32 Goods retention device

[0412] 33a..33c Detection device

[0413] 34 Control unit

[0414] 35 computer unit

[0415] 36a..36c Data carrier / container identification

[0416] 37a, 37b reader

[0417] 38 Database

[0418] 39, 39' Waste disposal conveyor technology

[0419] 40 Collective disposal conveyor technology

[0420] 41 Distribution conveyor technology h predeterminable filling height

[0421] AW arenabgabebereich

[0422] BW arena takeover area

[0423] C1..C3 Delivery location

[0424] DW arentransfer area

[0425] E Goods receipt

[0426] F Goods issue

[0427] H cut

[0428] S1..S9 (Processing s )Step

Claims

P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e 1. A method for repacking goods (2, 2') from delivery containers (3) into goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') with the aid of an emptying station (5, 5a..5ii) and a redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) spaced therefrom, in particular at a goods entrance (E) of a picking system (23), characterized by the steps a) providing a delivery container (3) which is filled with goods (2, 2'), b) providing a first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') for repacking the goods (2, 2') from the one delivery container (3) into the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is smaller than a goods volume of the goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3), c) providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station (5, 5a..5ii), wherein the first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area (A) and a goods receiving area (B) with a first delivery position (CI),d) providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii), wherein the second goods transfer device comprises a goods transfer area (D) with a second delivery position (C2) and a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), e) transporting the delivery container (3) into the goods delivery area (A) by means of a first conveyor system (7), f) transporting the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') into the goods receiving area (B) and providing the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') in the first delivery position (C1) by means of a second conveyor system (8a, 8b), comprising providing a mobile goods transfer shaft (9, 9') between the goods delivery area (A) and the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), g) emptying the delivery container (3) in the goods delivery area (A) such that the goods (2, 2') from the delivery container (3) into the provided goods transfer shaft (9,9') and into the provided first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), h) removing the delivery container (3) after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area (B), i) transporting the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') together with the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the first, goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') in the second delivery position (C2) by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), j) after step i), redistributing the goods (2, 2') emptied in step g) to the provided first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), so that only a portion of goods (2, 2') remains in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') until a predeterminable fill level (h) is reached in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and at least a portion of the portion of goods (2, 2') exceeding the predeterminable fill level (h) is transferred to the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), and k) transporting the filled first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') after completion of a redistribution of the goods shares according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b).

2. Method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to claim 1, characterized in that the method additionally comprises the step l) transporting a second goods receiving container (4b) into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the second goods receiving container (4b) in the second delivery position (C2) during step k) or after step k) by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b).

3. A method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to claim 2, characterized by the steps Intermediate buffering of the goods (2, 2') which exceed the predeterminable filling level (h) in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), in particular during step 1), and Transfer of at least a portion of the goods (2, 2') which are temporarily buffered on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) from the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) into the provided second goods receiving container (4b).

4. A method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that the goods transfer area (D) comprises the second delivery position (C2) and a third delivery position (C3), and the following additional steps are planned, Transporting a second goods receiving container (4b), which is designed in particular as a small load carrier, into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the second goods receiving container (4b) in the third delivery position (C3), in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), or Transporting a second goods receiving container (4b'), which is designed in particular as a hanging pocket, into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the second goods receiving container (4b') in the third delivery position (C3), in particular during step k) or after step k), by means of a third conveyor system (31).

5. A method for repackaging goods (2, 2') according to claim 4, characterized in that step j) additionally comprises Transferring at least a portion of the goods (2, 2') from the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and / or from the redistribution station goods receiving base (11) into the provided second goods receiving container (4b), and that step k) further comprises Transporting the filled second goods receiving container (4b) after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions and transfer according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b).

6. A method for repacking goods (2, 2') from delivery containers (3) into goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') with the aid of an emptying station (5, 5a..5ii) and a redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) spaced therefrom, in particular at a goods entrance (E) of a picking system (23), characterized by the steps a) providing a delivery container (3) filled with goods (2, 2'), b) providing a first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and a second goods receiving container (4b) for repacking the goods (2, 2') from the one delivery container (3) into the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and into the second goods receiving container (4b), wherein a free receiving volume of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is smaller than a goods volume of the goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3), c) providing a first goods transfer device in the emptying station (5, 5a..5ii), wherein the first goods transfer device comprises a goods delivery area (A) and a goods acceptance area (B) with a first delivery position (CI), d) providing a second goods transfer device in the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii), wherein the second goods transfer device comprises a goods transfer area (D) with a second delivery position (C2) and a third delivery position (C3) and optionally a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), e) transporting the delivery container (3) into the goods delivery area (A) by means of a first conveyor system (7), f) transporting the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') into the goods acceptance area (B) and providing the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') in the first delivery position (CI) by means of a second conveyor system (8a, 8b), comprising providing a mobile goods transfer shaft (9, 9') between the goods delivery area (A) and the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'),g) Emptying the delivery container (3) in the goods delivery area (A) such that the goods (2, 2') are delivered from the delivery container (3) into the provided goods transfer shaft (9, 9') and into the provided first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), h) Removing the delivery container (3) after emptying according to step g) from the goods receiving area (B), i) Transporting the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') together with the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') in the second delivery position (C2) and transporting the second goods receiving container (4b) into the goods transfer area (D) and providing the second goods receiving container (4b) in the third delivery position (C3), respectively by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), j) after step i), redistributing the goods (2,2') onto the provided first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and provided second goods receiving container (4b) and optionally the redistribution station goods receiving base (11), so that only a portion of goods (2, 2') remains in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') until a predeterminable fill level (h) in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is reached and a portion of goods (2, 2') exceeding the predeterminable fill level (h) is transferred to the second goods receiving container (4b) and optionally the redistribution station goods receiving base (11), and k) transporting the filled first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and filled, second goods receiving container (4b) after completion of a redistribution of the goods portions according to step j) by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b).

7. Method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the provision of the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') in step f) I) by providing a goods transfer shaft (9, 9') temporarily attached to the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), wherein the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is provided with the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') in step f) in the first delivery position (CI), or II) by providing the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') on an autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), wherein the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is arranged on the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) below the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') and the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) carries out step f).

8. Method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to claim 7, characterized in that in case I) the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is removed from the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') after step j) or k), or in case II) after step j) or k) the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is transferred from the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) to another conveyor system or a storage location.

9. Method for repacking goods (2, 2') according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') in case II) is adjustable on the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) and can be moved into a first position above the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and into a second position next to the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a').

10. Method according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the dispensing container (3) in step e) is inserted in a closed state into the Goods delivery area (A) is transported and opened in the goods delivery area (A), the delivery container (3) is transported in step e) in an open state into the goods delivery area (A), or the delivery container (3) is transported in step e) in a state prepared for opening into the goods delivery area (A) and opened in the goods delivery area (A).

11. Method according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the dispensing container (3) is provided in a closed state in step a) and is transported in the closed state to the goods dispensing area (A) in step e), the dispensing container (3) is provided in a closed state in step a) and is opened or prepared for opening with an opening device (17) and is transported in the open state or state prepared for opening to the goods dispensing area (A) in step e), the dispensing container (3) is provided in an open state in step a) and is transported in the open state to the goods dispensing area (A) in step e), the dispensing container (3) is provided in a prepared state for opening in step a) and is moved in the prepared state for opening to the goods dispensing area (A),or the dispensing container (3) is provided in step a) in a state prepared for opening, opened with an opening device (17) and transported in step e) in the opened state into the goods dispensing area (A).

12. Method according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14a, 14b) and that step e) e1) comprises transporting the delivery container (3) on an emptying station goods receiving floor (10) into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') by means of the first conveyor system (7) and lifting the delivery container (3) relative to the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') by means of the manipulation unit (14a), e2) transporting the delivery container (3) on an emptying station goods receiving floor (10) into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft (4a, 4b) by means of the first conveyor system (7), fixing the delivery container (3) by means of the Manipulation unit (14b) and a lowering of the emptying station goods receiving floor (10), e3) a transport of the delivery container (3) on an emptying station goods receiving floor (10) into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft (4a, 4b) by means of the first conveyor system (7), a fixing of the delivery container (3) by means of the manipulation unit (14b) and a lowering of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), or e4) a transport of the delivery container (3) into a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') by means of the first conveyor system (7) and then a lifting of the delivery container (3) and / or a lateral movement of the delivery container (3) from the receiving position into a transfer position above the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') by means of the manipulation unit (14a) includes.

13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the emptying of the dispensing container (3) according to step g) in cases e1) to e3) takes place automatically by a relative movement between the dispensing container (3) and the emptying station goods receiving base (10) and / or the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a').

14. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that the emptying of the delivery container (3) according to step g) in case e1) takes place automatically by lifting the delivery container (3), the emptying of the delivery container (3) according to step g) in case e2) or e3) takes place automatically by lowering the emptying station goods receiving base (10) and / or the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), the emptying of the delivery container (3) according to step g) in cases e1) to e4) comprises an active opening of the delivery container (3) by a warehouse worker or robot, or the emptying of the delivery container (3) comprises moving a goods retaining device (32) into a release position, wherein the goods retaining device (32) is provided for closing or opening an opening in the emptying station goods receiving base (10) as required and the opening of the emptying station- Goods receiving floor (10) is released in the release position of the goods retaining device (32).

15. Method according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the dispensing container (3) is designed as a cardboard box and a bottom, a side wall, a lid of the cardboard box or an adhesive tape on the cardboard box, which is used to glue the bottom or lid, in cases e1) to e3) before transporting the dispensing container (3) to the transfer position above the goods transfer shaft (9, 9'), or in case e4) before transporting the dispensing container (3) to the receiving position laterally spaced from the goods transfer shaft (9, 9'), is cut by an opening device (17) designed as a cutting device in order to make the goods (2, 2') in the dispensing container (3) accessible.

16. Method according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the dispensing container (3) is designed as a cardboard box which comprises a base, side walls and a lid, wherein the base or the lid comprises foldable tabs, wherein during the emptying of the dispensing container (3) according to step g), the base or the lid faces in the direction of the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') and the tabs protrude at least temporarily into the goods transfer shaft (9, 9').

17. Method according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b) are each designed as small load carriers, the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b') are each designed as a hanging pocket, or the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is designed as a small load carrier and the second goods receiving container (4b') is designed as a hanging pocket, wherein the transport of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b) according to step f), i), k) and 1), if they are formed by a small load carrier, is carried out by means of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), and the transport of the second goods receiving container (4b') according to step f), i), k) and 1), if it is formed by a hanging pocket, is carried out by means of a third conveyor system (31) which is designed as an overhead conveyor system is.

18. Method according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that completion of step j) is acknowledged at a detection device (33a..33c) which is connected to a control unit (34), and the control unit (34) triggers step k).

19. Method according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that i) a number of goods (2, 2') deposited after step j) on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) is detected by a sensory detection device (33c), or a request is made to detect said number via a manual detection device (33b), wherein a number of goods (2, 2') located in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is determined by a computer unit (35) by subtracting the detected number of goods (2, 2') deposited on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) from a known number of goods (2, 2') contained in the delivery container (3), and / or ii) a number of goods (2, 2') transferred into the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') and optionally into a further goods receiving container (4b, 4b') were detected by a sensory detection device (33c),or a request is made to record said number via a manual recording device (33b), wherein a number of goods (2, 2') located in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is determined by a computer unit (35) by subtracting the total number of goods (2, 2') transferred into the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') and optionally a further goods receiving container (4b, 4b') from a known number of goods (2, 2') which were contained in the delivery container (3).

20. Method according to claim 19, characterized in that the delivery container (3) is equipped with a data carrier (36a) which contains data about a number of goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) and / or a type of goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) and / or a delivery container identification, and that before step g), the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) is read from the data carrier (36a) by means of a reading device (37a) and transmitted to the computer unit (35), and / or before step g), the delivery container identification is read from the data carrier (36a) by means of a reading device (37a) and data about the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) is retrieved from a database (38). and the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the dispensing container (3) is transmitted to the computer unit (35).

21. Method according to claim 19, characterized in that the goods (2, 2'), in particular each of the goods (2, 2'), are each equipped with an RFID tag which contains data about a type of goods of the respective goods (2, 2') and / or a respective goods identification, and before or during step g) the number of goods (2, 2') is determined by means of an RFID reader and transmitted to the computer unit (35), and / or before or during step g) the goods identification of a respective good (2, 2') is read from the respective RFID tag by means of an RFID reader and data about the type of goods of each of the goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) is retrieved from a database (38) and the type of goods of the goods (2, 2') in the delivery container (3) is transmitted to the computer unit (35).

22. Method according to one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is equipped with a data carrier (36b) and / or the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') is equipped with a data carrier (36c), which data carrier (36b, 36c) each contains data about a number of goods (2, 2') in the first or second goods receiving container (4, 4a..4b') and / or a type of the goods (2, 2') in the first or second goods receiving container (4, 4a..4b') and / or a goods receiving container identification, and that before step g), the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is read from the data carrier (36b) by means of a reading device (37b) and transmitted to the computer unit (35), before step g), the goods receiving container identification is read from the data carrier (36b) by means of a reading device (37b) and data on the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') are retrieved from a database (38) and the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') is transmitted to the computer unit (35), before step g), the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') is read from the data carrier (36c) by means of a reading device (37b) and transmitted to the computer unit (35), or. before step g) the goods receiving container identification is read from the data carrier (36c) by means of a reading device (37b) and data on the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') is retrieved from a database (38) and the number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods (2, 2') in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') is transmitted to the computer unit (35).

23. Method according to claim 22, characterized in that a number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods of these goods (2, 2') determined in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') according to step i) is stored as data on the data carrier (36b) or as data in a database (38) which is data-linked to the goods receiving container identification of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), and / or a number of goods (2, 2') and / or the type of goods of these goods (2, 2') determined in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') according to step ii) is stored as data on the data carrier (36c) or as data in a database (38) which is data-linked to the goods receiving container identification of the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b').

24. Method according to one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the goods (2, 2') placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) are pushed into the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b').

25. Method according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and / or the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') in step b) already contains goods (2, 2') whose type of goods is identical to the goods (2, 2') contained in the delivery container (3).

26. Method according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that steps e), f), k) and optionally step 1), and at least one of steps g) to j), preferably steps g) to j), are carried out fully automatically.

27. Method according to one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that the method additionally comprises the step Providing a disposal conveyor system (39, 39') which is connected to the emptying station (5, 5a..5ii), and that step h) additionally comprises Transfer of the emptied discharge container (3) to the disposal conveyor system (39, 39').

28. Repacking system (1, 1a..liii) for repacking goods (2, 2') from a delivery container (3) into a plurality of goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b'), in particular for carrying out a method according to one of claims 1 to 27, comprising an emptying station (5, 5a..5ii) with a first goods transfer device, which comprises a goods delivery area (A) and a goods receiving area (B) with a first delivery position (CI), a redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) with a second goods transfer device, which comprises a goods transfer area (D) with a second delivery position (C2), a first conveyor system (7) for transporting the delivery container (3) into the goods delivery area (A), and a second conveyor system (8a, 8b) for transporting a first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') into the goods receiving area (B) and for providing the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') in the first delivery position (C1) as well as for transporting the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') from the goods receiving area (B), characterized in that the repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) further comprises a mobile goods transfer shaft (9, 9'), which can be arranged between the goods delivery area (A) and the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), and the second goods transfer device optionally has a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) which is adjacent to the second delivery position (C2).

29. Repackaging system (1, la..liii) according to claim 28, characterized in that I) the repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) comprises the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') on the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is temporarily fixed, or II) the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is fastened to an autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) of the second conveyor system (8a, 8b), wherein the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) is designed to receive the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') below the goods transfer shaft (9, 9').

30. Repacking system (1, 1a..liii) according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) connects the first delivery position (CI) and the second delivery position (C2) and is designed to transport the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') from the first delivery position (CI) to the second delivery position (C2).

31. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') on the autonomously movable transport vehicle (19) in case II) is adjustable and can be moved into a first position above the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and into a second position next to the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a').

32. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 31, characterized in that the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) is additionally designed to transport a second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') into the goods transfer area (D) and, after the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') has been transported from the goods transfer area (D), to provide the second goods receiving container (4b) in the second delivery position (C2), or the goods transfer area (D) comprises a third delivery position (C3) and the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) is additionally designed to transport a second goods receiving container (4b) into the goods transfer area (D) and to provide the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') in the third delivery position (C3) and to transport the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') out of the goods transfer area (D).

33. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 31, characterized in that a) the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) comprises a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) adjoins the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') when the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is served in the second delivery position (C2), b) the goods transfer area (D) has a third delivery position (C3) and the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) comprises a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) adjoins the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') and a further goods transfer shaft (9, 9') above a second goods receiving container (4b) and connects them when the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is in the second delivery position (C2) and the second goods receiving container (4b) is in the third delivery position (C3), or c) the goods transfer area (D) comprises a third delivery position (C3) and the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) comprises a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), wherein the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) adjoins the goods transfer shaft (9, 9'), leads to the third delivery position (C3) and ends above the same when the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is presented in the second presentation position (C2).

34. Repacking system (1, la..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 33, characterized in that the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') and / or the further goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is funnel-shaped.

35. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 34, characterized in that a volume of the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is less than 30% of a receiving volume of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), and optionally a volume of the further goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is less than 30% of a receiving volume of the second goods receiving container (4b).

36. Repacking system (1, la..liii) according to one of claims 33 to 35, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b) are each formed by a small load carrier, and the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size, and / or the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is formed by a small load carrier and can be provided in the first delivery position (C1) and second delivery position (C2), wherein the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size, and the second goods receiving container (4b) is formed by a small load carrier and can be provided in the third delivery position (C3),wherein the further goods transfer shaft (9, 9'), if a further goods transfer shaft (9, 9') is provided, comprises shaft walls and, at a lower end, a discharge opening which is delimited by the shaft walls and which is adapted to an opening of the small load carrier in terms of shape and / or size.

37. Repacking system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 33 to 36, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b) are each formed by a small load carrier, and a vertical distance between an upper edge of the small load carrier and a lower edge of the goods transfer shaft (9, 9') in case II) is smaller than the smallest dimension of a product (2, 2') and in particular is between 3 cm and 6 cm.

38. Repackaging system (1, la..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 37, characterized by an opening device (17) for opening the dispensing container (3) or for preparing the opening of the dispensing container (3).

39. Repackaging system (1, la..liii) according to claim 38, characterized in that the opening device (17) comprises a cutting device (18) for cutting the dispensing container (3), in particular a bottom, a side wall, a lid of the dispensing container (3) or an adhesive tape on the dispensing container (3), which is used for gluing the bottom or lid used to make the goods (2, 2') in the dispensing container (3) accessible, and that the dispensing container (3) is designed in particular as a cardboard box.

40. Repacking system (1, la..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 39, characterized in that the first conveyor system (7) and / or second conveyor system (8a, 8b) comprises a stationary conveyor system or autonomously movable transport vehicles (19).

41. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 40, characterized in that the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14a, 14b) with a gripping device (16) movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area (A) for lifting the delivery container (3) relative to the goods receiving area (B), the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14b) with a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area (A) for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container (3) relative to the goods receiving area (B), and an emptying station goods receiving floor (10), if an emptying station goods receiving floor (10) is provided, is designed to be vertically adjustable,the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14b) with a gripping device movable by a drive unit in the goods transfer area (A) for fixing a vertical position of the delivery container (3) relative to the goods receiving area (B), and a receiving platform for the first goods receiving container (4a) is designed to be vertically adjustable in the goods receiving area (B), the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14a) with a gripping device (16) movable by a drive unit out of the goods transfer area (A) and movable in the goods transfer area (A) for lifting the delivery container (3) and / or for laterally moving the delivery container (3) from a receiving position laterally spaced from the goods receiving area (B) into a transfer position above the goods receiving area (B),and / or the first goods transfer device additionally comprises a manipulation unit (14a) with a gripping device (16) which can be moved out of the goods transfer area (A) and into the goods transfer area (A) by a drive unit and can be moved within the goods transfer area (A) for lifting the delivery container (3) and for, - I ll - suspended transport of the delivery container (3) above the goods receiving area (B).

42. Repacking system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 41, characterized by a third conveyor system (31) which is designed by a hanging conveyor system for transporting a second goods receiving container (4b') designed as a hanging pocket into the third delivery position (C3) of the goods transfer area (D).

43. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 41, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and the second goods receiving container (4b) are each designed as small load carriers, or the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is designed as a small load carrier and the second goods receiving container (4b') is designed as a hanging bag, and a third conveyor technology (31) is provided which is designed by a hanging conveyor device for transporting the hanging bag into the goods transfer area (D) and for providing the hanging bag in the third delivery position (C3) and for transporting the hanging bag out of the goods transfer area (D).

44. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 43, characterized by a detection device (33a..33c) which is designed to acknowledge the completion of a redistribution, and a control unit (34) connected to the detection device (33a..33c) which is designed to trigger a transport of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and / or second goods receiving container (4, 4a..4b') from the goods transfer area (D).

45. Repacking system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 44, characterized by a sensory detection device (33c), i) which is designed for the sensory detection of a number of goods (2, 2') placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), and / or ii) which is designed for the sensory detection of a number of goods placed in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b'), and / or a manual detection device (33b) which is designed to detect a number of goods (2, 2') from goods (2, 2') placed on the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) and / or a number of goods (2, 2') from goods (2, 2') transferred into the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') and optionally a further goods receiving container (4b, 4b'), and which is designed to issue a request to a warehouse worker at the redistribution station (6, 6a..6iii) to detect said number, and a computer unit (35) which is designed to subtract the detected number of goods (2, 2') from a known number of goods (2, 2') which were contained in the delivery container (3).

46. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 45, characterized in that the dispensing container (3) is equipped with a data carrier (36a) which contains data about a number of goods (2, 2') in the dispensing container (3) and / or a type of goods of the goods (2, 2') in the dispensing container (3) and / or a dispensing container identification, and / or the goods (2, 2'), in particular each of the goods (2, 2'), are each equipped with an RFID tag which contains data about a type of goods of the respective goods (2, 2') and / or a respective goods identification.

47. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 46, characterized in that the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') is equipped with a data carrier (36b) and / or the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') is equipped with a data carrier (36c), which data carrier (36b, 36c) contains data about a number of goods (2, 2') in the first or second goods receiving container (4, 4a..4b') and / or a type of goods (2, 2') in the first or second goods receiving container (4, 4a..4b') and / or a goods receiving container identification.

48. Repackaging system (1, la..liii) according to claim 46 or 47, characterized by a first reading device (37a) for reading a data carrier (36a) of the dispensing container (3), which is connected to the computer unit (35) for data transmission, and / or a second reading device (37b) for reading a data carrier (36b, 36c) of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') or the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b'), which is connected to the computer unit (35) for data transmission.

49. Repacking system (1, la..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 48, characterized by a database (38) which is connected to a computer unit (35) and in which Data on a type of goods and / or data on a number of goods (2, 2') contained in the dispensing container (3) are stored, which are linked to a dispensing container identification of the dispensing container (3), Data on a type of goods and / or data on a number of goods (2, 2') contained in the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') are stored, which are linked to a goods receiving container identification of the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a'), and / or Data relating to a type of goods and / or data relating to a number of goods (2, 2') contained in the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b') are stored, which are linked to a goods receiving container identification of the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b').

50. Repackaging system (1, 1a..liii) according to one of claims 28 to 49, characterized by a robot for redistributing the goods (2, 2') in the region of the second goods transfer device, wherein an effective range of the robot extends at least in the goods transfer area (D) in order to remove goods (2, 2') from the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and / or from the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), if a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) is provided, and to deposit them into the second goods receiving container (4b, 4b'), and / or to remove them from the first goods receiving container (4a, 4a') and to deposit them onto the redistribution station goods receiving floor (11), if a redistribution station goods receiving floor (11) is provided.

51. Order picking system (23) for processing order picking, comprising a goods receipt (E) for receiving goods (2, 2') which are stored in delivery containers (3) be delivered, a repacking system (1, 1a..liii) for repacking goods (2, 2') from the delivery containers (3) into goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b'), a warehouse (24) for storing the goods (2, 2') in the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b'), at least one picking station (25) for reloading goods (2, 2') from the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') into shipping containers according to picking orders, a storage conveyor system (26) for transporting the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') from the repacking system (1, 1a..liii) to the warehouse (24), and a picking conveyor system (27) for transporting the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') between the warehouse (24) and the at least one picking station (25), characterized in that the repackaging system (1, 1a.. liii) is designed according to one of claims 28 to 50 and the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) for transporting the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') is connected to the goods warehouse (24) via the storage conveyor system (26).

52. Order picking system (23) for processing order picking orders according to claim 51, characterized in that a disposal conveyor system (39, 39') for transporting delivery containers (3) after emptying is connected to the emptying station (5, 5a..5ii) of the repackaging system (1, 1a., liii).

53. Order picking system (23) for processing order picking orders according to claim 52, characterized in that a first repacking system (1, la., liii) and a second repacking system (1, la., liii) are provided, a distribution conveyor system (41) is provided, to which the first conveyor system (7) of the first repacking system (1, la.. liii) and of the second repacking system (1, la.. liii) are connected, in order to transport the delivery containers (3) from the distribution conveyor system (41) to the first repacking system (1, la.. liii) and to the second repacking system (1, la., liii), the storage conveyor system (26) is provided, to which the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) of the first repacking system (1, la.. liii) and of the second repacking system (1, la.. liii) are connected, in order to transport the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') from the first repacking system (1, la..liii) and from the second repacking system (1, la..liii) to the warehouse (24), and / or a collective disposal conveyor system (40) is provided, to which the disposal conveyor system (39, 39') of the first repacking system (1, la., liii) and of the second repacking system (1, la., liii) is connected, in order to transport the delivery containers (3) from the disposal conveyor system (39, 39') of the first repacking system (1, la., liii) and of the second repacking system (1, la.. liii) to the collective disposal conveyor system (40).

54. Order picking system (23) for processing order picking orders according to one of claims 51 to 53, characterized in that it additionally comprises a retrieval conveyor system (28) for transporting the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') from the warehouse (24) to the repacking system (1, 1a..liii), wherein the second conveyor system (8a, 8b) for transporting the goods receiving containers (4, 4a..4b') is connected to the warehouse (24) via the retrieval conveyor system (28).

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