Method and system for picking goods with improved conveying of shipping packages

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for picking and packing goods (14) in a picking system (1, 1a, 1b) in which a shipping package (9a..9c') is provided the shipping package size of which depends on a dimension of a picking order. The shipping package (9a..9c') is transferred to a transport load carrier (6, 6') and is transported to a picking station (10, 10a..10c). Furthermore, a good (14) is transported to the picking station (10, 10a..10c). Subsequently, the good (14) provided in the picking station (10, 10a..10c) is loaded into the shipping package (9a..9c') provided on the transport load carrier (6, 6') in the picking station (10, 10a..10c). In addition, a provisioning system (2) for shipping packages (9a..9c') and a picking system (1, 1a, 1b) for carrying out the above-mentioned method are disclosed.

Description

[0001] METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PICKING GOODS WITH IMPROVED CONVEYANCE OF SHIPPING PACKAGING The invention relates to a method for picking and packing goods in a picking system, in which goods are provided in a warehouse, picking orders are recorded in an electronic order management system, wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods that are intended to be packed in a shipping package, a shipping package is provided, the shipping package is transported to a picking station by means of a first conveyor system and the goods are transported to the picking station by means of a second conveyor system, the goods and the shipping package are provided in the picking station and the goods belonging to the picking order are loaded into the shipping package in the picking station. Furthermore, the invention relates to a provision system for shipping packages for receivingone or more goods for a picking order, which comprises a shipping package provision device for automatically providing a shipping package. Finally, the invention relates to a picking system for picking and packing goods, comprising a warehouse for providing goods, an order management system for electronically recording picking orders, wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods, a provision system for shipping packages for receiving one or more goods of a picking order, which is designed as described above, a picking station for manually or automatically picking goods for the picking order, a first conveyor system for transporting the shipping package(s) to the picking station and a second conveyor system for transporting the goods from the warehouse to the picking station, wherein the picking station has afirst supply device for providing the goods and a second supply device for providing the shipping package, and wherein the shipping package is loaded with goods when a picking order is processed. A method, a supply system, and a picking system of the aforementioned type are generally known from the prior art. In this case, goods of a picking order are loaded into shipping packages. The problem is that the transport of shipping packages within a picking system can sometimes be difficult, especially when they are empty (and therefore very light) and / or when they are of different sizes. Problems arise in particular when changing direction on the conveyor system, since the aforementioned shipping packages often behave unexpectedly there and can, for example, rotate unintentionally or move significantly “out of the center” of a conveyor. In buffer zones, this can lead toThis can lead to unwanted jamming or wedging of multiple shipping packages, necessitating manual intervention, which can lead to unwanted delays in picking processes. Sequencing such shipping packages, i.e., transferring a first sequence of shipping packages into a second, different sequence, is also not possible or only possible to a limited extent. Furthermore, the transport speed on the conveyor systems for such shipping packages is also limited. If the transport speeds of such conveyor systems are increased, the transported (empty) packaging boxes may slip, tip over, or even fall off or be damaged by the conveyor system. In general, the problem described occurs particularly in the B2C sector (business to consumer, especially e-commerce), since a significantly higher number of different shipping packages is required there than in the B2B sector (business to business). In this context, it is also known thatto equip the conveyor system with support devices that interact with the shipping packaging cartons to counteract forces that can cause the packaging cartons to slip, tip, or fall off the conveyor system. However, such support devices are designed for use with packaging cartons of a specific size. If a packaging container of a different size (e.g., larger or smaller) were to be transported on such a conveyor system, the support devices can no longer effectively support the packaging cartons. An object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved method for picking and packing goods, an improved supply system for shipping packages, and an improved picking system for picking and packing goods. In particular, the disadvantages mentioned above are to be overcome. The object of the invention is achieved by a method for picking andPackaging of goods in a picking system of the type mentioned above, which comprises the following method steps: Providing goods in a warehouse, Providing transport load carriers by means of an automatic transport load carrier provision device, Recording picking orders in an electronic order management system, wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods which are intended to be packed in a shipping package, Providing the shipping package by means of an automatic shipping package provision device, wherein a shipping package size of the shipping package depends on a dimension of the picking order (or on a dimension of the goods of the picking order), Transferring the shipping package to one of the transport load carriers by means of an automatic transfer device, Transporting the shipping package on the transport load carrier from the automatic transfer device toPicking station by means of a first conveyor system and transport of the goods from the warehouse to the picking station by means of a second conveyor system, provision of the goods in the picking station and provision of the shipping package on the transport load carrier in the picking station and loading of the shipping package with the goods belonging to the picking order in the picking station. Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a provision system for shipping packages for receiving one or more goods for a picking order of the type mentioned above, comprising: a shipping package provision device for automatically providing a shipping package, wherein a shipping package size of the shipping package depends on a dimension of the picking order (or on a dimension of the goods of the picking order), a transport load carrier provision device for automatically providingTransport load carriers and a transfer device for automatically transferring the shipping package from the shipping package provision device to a transport load carrier. Finally, the object of the invention is achieved by a picking system for picking and packing goods of the type mentioned above, comprising: a warehouse for providing goods, an order management system for electronically recording picking orders, wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods, a provision system for shipping packages for receiving one or more goods from a picking order, which is designed as described above, a picking station for manually or automatically picking the goods for the picking order, a first conveyor system for transporting the shipping package(s) on the transport load carrier from the automatic transfer device to the picking stationand a second conveyor system for transporting the goods from the warehouse to the picking station, wherein the picking station has a first supply device for providing the goods and a second supply device for providing the shipping package on the transport load carrier, wherein the shipping package is loaded with goods when a picking order is processed. The proposed measures facilitate the transport of shipping packages of different sizes in the picking system or, in some cases, make it possible in the first place. This applies in particular to empty shipping packages, and in particular to changes in direction on the conveyor system as well as to accumulation lines and sequencing devices. By using a (particularly standardized) transport load carrier, unwanted rotation of the shipping packages during changes in direction, "wandering out of the center" of a conveyor, as well as jamming and wedging inCongestion sections are prevented. Sequencing of shipping packages is also possible with virtually no restrictions. In particular, reordering (sorting) shipping packages is advantageous when they are partially filled and need to be arranged in a favorable sequence to complete a picking order. It is particularly advantageous in this context if the conveyor system, in particular the first one, has at least one sorting section, in particular with a sorting buffer. Compared to known systems, the transport speed on the conveyor systems for the shipping packages can be significantly increased. Support devices are also eliminated. The proposed measures are particularly suitable in the B2C sector (e-commerce), since a comparatively higher number of different shipping packages is required there, and especially in combined B2C / B2B systems, since in the B2B sector, comparatively largeror large shipping packages are handled. The transport load carriers (especially trays) serve as stabilizing platforms for shipping packages (especially cartons) of different qualities, thus reducing the risk of damage to the shipping packages, which could subsequently lead to failure (breaking, tearing). Advantageously, this enables a wider range of applications or a broader spectrum of shipping packages provided as needed, which are automatically selected or produced according to a picking order. A wider use of different carton qualities also allows for more efficient and cost-effective operation of a picking system. Furthermore, the use of transport load carriers achieves greater reliability and safety in conveyor networks with higher speeds, and the design of the conveyor network can bebe simplified, which leads to component savings and reduced commissioning times, thus also enabling efficient and cost-effective operation of the order picking system. By eliminating the above-mentioned restrictions of the conveyor network, maximum freedom and efficiency in the correct dimensioning of the shipping packages (especially cartons) is enabled, which is subsequently beneficial for reducing the shipping volume and improving material utilization, thereby also enabling a reduction in CO2 emissions and a better alignment with ecological sustainability goals. The transport load carriers can be standardized and / or used universally (i.e. not only for transporting one shipping package). It should be noted at this point that a (single) shipping package can be picked up and transported on a transport load carrier, but also the simultaneousTransporting several shipping packages on one transport load carrier is possible, for example, two or three or more shipping packages, of the same or different sizes. A "picking order" has, in particular, at least one order line, which specifies a product according to its product type and the number of products of this product type included in the (respective) picking order. A picking order or an order line can also include a specification for a shipping package type to be used for the picking order or the order line. A "shipping package" is, for example, a packaging carton, a shipping bag, a shipping pouch, and the like. The shipping bags are primarily made of plastic and are also referred to as "polybags". The shipping packages or shipping bags are preferably designed in such a way or made of such a material that a (particularly permanently) inherently stable structure, in particular the(delimiting) side walls of the shipping package, is given or possible, i.e. that the shipping package is inherently stable even when empty and does not require an additional frame. Preferably, a shipping package made of cardboard is also inherently stable, i.e. it retains its shape even when unlocked or opened due to the special construction and connection or fastening by means of adhesives or mechanical interlocking (for example plug-in connections or clamp connections, for example by folding or inserting two or more cardboard flaps into one another) or other mechanical fastening means such as staples, seams or adhesive tapes. According to an alternative embodiment, a respective support element (support frame) can be provided for shipping packages or shipping bags that are not inherently stable, wherein the respective support element preferably comprises a folding mechanism that isis designed to be detachable. The shipping package size depends on a dimension of the picking order, generally on the space required by the goods in the picking order. A shipping package is provided such that, on the one hand, all of the goods included in the picking order (in particular, all of them) can be accommodated in the shipping package, and on the other hand, such that the smallest possible part of the shipping package remains unused. One of the advantages of the proposed method is that the shipping package size is tailored to the picking order (order quantity, goods properties, etc.), which can save material and transport costs. It is also conceivable that the goods in the picking order are loaded into multiple shipping packages. The above-mentioned features then refer to the entirety of the shipping packages required for the goods in the picking order.It is particularly conceivable that the provision of shipping packages is carried out in such a way that as few shipping packages as possible are required for the picking order. It is also conceivable that the shipping package types differ in terms of different shipping package materials. For example, one shipping package type can comprise plastic shipping packages, while another can comprise cardboard shipping packages. The shipping package can thus be designed, in particular, as a shipping bag, for example, a polybag, or as a carton, in particular, a cardboard box. The shipping package provision device can be designed to automatically provide the shipping package individually for each picking order and depending on the determined shipping package size (and, if applicable, a predetermined shipping package type). The provision system can receive the dimensions of the picking order from a higher-level computer system.for example, from a computer system of a picking system of which the staging system is a part. It is also conceivable that the computer system directly transmits to the staging system a shipping package size or type to be selected or produced. The shipping package staging device then selects or produces a shipping package that matches the specified shipping package size or type. The staging of a shipping package does not include the (final) closing of the shipping package. The transfer device can, for example, i) be arranged in a separate transfer station that is connected to the shipping package staging device via a conveyor system, or ii) be integrated into the shipping package staging device and be part of the same. Advantageously, with the method according to the invention for picking and packaging goods and the picking system, it is possible for orders for goods todifferent picking orders can be processed at the picking station in a "pick and pack" process. For the purposes of the invention, the term "pick and pack" is understood to mean a single-stage picking process, whereby one or more goods for a picking order (goods order) can be transferred directly at the picking station from one or more source containers into at least one shipping package provided on (and thus with) the transport load carrier (in particular a tray), which can then be immediately prepared for dispatch or shipping. The preparation of goods in a warehouse as well as the transport to and preparation in the picking station can take place without loading equipment or with a loading equipment, for example with a container or a tray. If necessary, the (possibly still partially filled) goods loading equipment is removed after picking.back to the warehouse using another conveyor system. In an alternative embodiment, the picking system can also comprise several picking stations, in particular a first, second, and third picking station. The picking orders can be started in a first picking station and completed in a second picking station, with the respective partially loaded shipping package(s) being transported to the respective picking stations using the respective transport load carrier (tray) with a connecting conveyor system. The loading of the goods into the shipping package or the loading of the shipping package with goods can be done manually or automatically. For presenting the goods and the shipping package, the picking station can also have a presenting device. If the goods are provided in the picking station in a loading aid, the process can also be referred to as "reloading the goods."The picking process usually also includes closing the shipping package after all goods required for the picking order are in the shipping package. This closing can be done manually, automatically, or automatically. Furthermore, the closing can take place, for example, in a separate closing station or directly in the picking station. If the shipping package is closed in the picking station, then a separate closing station can be omitted. Automatic closing of a shipping carton that is open at the top can be done particularly well with a carton closer. In an automatic carton closer, existing lid flaps on a shipping carton can be folded over and the lid flaps can be glued to the lid. For this purpose, the prefabricated carton blank also includes foldable lid flaps. Such an automatic carton closer can comprise: a folding device for foldingthe lid flaps of a cardboard lid and a closing device for gluing the lid flaps of the cardboard lid with an adhesive, in particular adhesive tape and / or hot melt adhesive (hot glue). If the shipping carton does not have foldable lid flaps, the shipping carton, which is open at the top, can be closed with an additionally manufactured lid. This can be done, for example, with an automatic carton coverer. Such an automatic carton coverer can comprise: a magazine for providing carton blanks, a separating device for dispensing a separated carton blank from the magazine, a lid application device for applying a lid to the shipping package open at the top, a folding device for bending over a lid edge of the carton lid, a closing device for gluing the lid edge with an adhesive, in particular hot melt adhesive (hot glue), and / or a strapping device(Banding machine) for strapping the shipping package and the lid with one or more strapping bands. If a picking order includes multiple goods, these can be the same or different goods. The automated conveyor system for transporting an (empty) shipping package on a transport load carrier can comprise a stationary conveyor device, for example a roller conveyor, a belt conveyor, and / or the like, and / or a mobile conveyor system, for example a driverless transport system with one or more autonomously movable transport vehicles, each designed to transport the transport load carriers loaded with the shipping package. An autonomously movable transport vehicle is also known as an "Autonomous Guided Vehicle" (AGV for short) or "Autonomous Mobile Robot" (AMR for short). It is also particularly advantageous if the conveyor system has at least one sorting line. This makes it possibleto arrange the goods in a predeterminable sequence. In this context, it is also particularly advantageous if the first conveyor system comprises a sorting buffer which is designed to provide goods sorted in a sequence and which has a plurality of buffer positions formed by the stationary conveyor device along the first conveyor section and a plurality of sorting positions formed by the stationary conveyor device along the second conveyor section, wherein the first conveyor system has a plurality of sorting conveyor devices connecting the sorting positions to the buffer positions. This also makes it possible to arrange the goods in a predeterminable sequence. Further advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims and from the description in conjunction with the figures. It is advantageous if the provision of the shipping package i) the selection of the shipping package from a plurality of prefabricatedShipping packages using the automatic shipping package provision device or ii) the production of the shipping package using the automatic shipping package provision device. The provision of a shipping package suitable for a picking order can therefore be carried out by selecting a shipping package from prefabricated shipping packages, in particular from prefabricated standardized shipping package types (case i). It is also conceivable that this is produced immediately and individually (to a predeterminable size) as required (case ii). It is also conceivable that only shipping packages with standardized dimensions are produced. The shipping package can, for example, have dimensions of (length x width x height) 650 mm x 450 mm x 400 mm. This shipping package forms a first shipping package type. The shipping package can, for example, have dimensions of 600 mm x 400 mm x 200 mm. This shipping package forms a secondShipping package type. The shipping package can, for example, have dimensions of 150 mm x 100 mm x 200 mm. This shipping package forms a third shipping package type. "Manufacturing a shipping package" can include folding a finished blank using, for example, a carton erector. In this process, the side walls of the shipping package are bent upwards and, if necessary, glued. Automatic carton erectors are relatively simple in design and use a prefabricated carton blank that can be stored in a space-saving folded state. As soon as a shipping carton is required, a prefabricated carton blank can be erected into a three-dimensional object on an automatic carton erector, and foldable bottom flaps encompassing the carton blank can be glued to the bottom, for example. Such automatic carton erectors can preferably process different carton blanks in order toTo provide shipping package types of different formats (dimensions). Such an automatic carton erector can in particular comprise the following components: a magazine for providing carton blanks in a folded initial state, a separating device for dispensing an isolated carton blank from the magazine, an erecting device for expanding the isolated carton blank into an open (three-dimensional) use state, a folding device for folding over the bottom flaps of a carton base, and / or a closing device for gluing the bottom flaps of the carton base with an adhesive, in particular an adhesive tape and / or hot melt adhesive (hot glue). However, “manufacturing a shipping package” can also comprise the production of a blank. For example, a shipping package can then be produced in an automatic carton packaging machine. If the shipping package is produced by theIf a shipping package supply device is manufactured, this can also be understood as a "shipping package generating device" or "shipping package manufacturing device" and referred to as such. The shipping package supply device can be designed to produce a blank from a cardboard base material and subsequently to form this into an (erected) box, in particular to fold it (optionally with prior perforation and / or creasing and / or scoring of sections of the blank) and optionally to glue it. The cardboard base material can be present as a supply of sheet material, in particular which is generally substantially rigid in at least one direction and can be used to produce a box template. For example, the supply can consist of a substantially continuous material web or a material web with any specific length, for example of corrugated cardboard andCardboard web materials. In addition, the supply can comprise a starting material that is substantially flat, folded, or wound on a spool. It is also advantageous if the supply system comprises a shipping package buffer with buffer locations for providing a number of standardized shipping package types with different dimensions and a transfer device for delivering a shipping package selected from one of the shipping package types based on the picking order. The transport load carrier supply device of the supply system can comprise a buffer device for the transport load carriers and a conveyor device for transporting transport load carriers from the buffer device to the transfer device if the buffer device and the transfer device are arranged at a distance from one another. In a favorable embodiment of the proposed method, this comprises the steps of: Providingthree-dimensional dimensions of the goods as electronic data in a data management system, determining the shipping package size on the basis of the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods or of the multiple goods of the picking order and providing the shipping package individually and depending on the determined shipping package size for each picking order by means of the automatic shipping package provision device. Accordingly, the picking system can have a data management system for providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods as electronic data and a computer system for determining a shipping package size on the basis of the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods or of the multiple goods of the picking order which are intended to be packed in a shipping package, wherein the shipping package provision device is for automatically providing the shipping package individually and depending on the determinedShipping packaging size is designed for each picking order. “Providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods” can include: measuring the goods, (automated) reading of dimensions that are attached to the goods (e.g. printed or stored in a data carrier) or reading a goods identification that is attached to the goods (e.g. printed or stored in a data carrier) (by means of appropriate reading devices) as well as determining the dimensions from a database or in the data management system with the help of the goods identification. The shipping packaging size is determined in such a way that, on the one hand, the goods (in particular all) included in the picking order can be accommodated in the shipping packaging, and on the other hand, in such a way that the smallest possible part of the shipping packaging remains unused. It is also advantageous if the shipping packaging size has a volume that is at least equal to the volume of thecorresponds to the goods belonging to the picking order. If several goods belong to a picking order, due to possibly different dimensions of the goods, arrangement-related free spaces may arise between several goods, whereby the volume of the shipping package size is correspondingly larger than the total volume of the goods belonging to the picking order. The determination of the shipping package size can therefore also include the determination of a packing pattern, whereby the goods belonging to the picking order are loaded into the shipping package in the picking station according to the determined packing pattern. The picking station can include a display for displaying reloading instructions, in particular for the packing pattern. In particular, when determining the shipping package size, any filling material can also be taken into account which could reduce the volume of the shipping package size compared to the total volume of the goods belonging to the picking order.also increased. When determining the shipping package size, a (slight) overfilling of the shipping package can also be taken into account. For example, the shipping package can be slightly expanded when closed and / or adapted to the contained goods in terms of its shape. For example, loaded shipping cartons can be slightly bulged. The provision of a shipping package is carried out in such a way that the (in particular all) goods included in the picking order can be accommodated in the shipping package, and on the other hand in such a way that as little unused volume as possible remains. Thus, the selection of the shipping package type is essentially volume-optimized. In general, the shipping package can be selected with regard to a preferred ratio of its length, width and height. In other words, it can be provided that the shipping package preferably has a certain form factor. It is also advantageous if the greatest extent of theShipping packaging corresponds at least to the largest dimension of the largest goods belonging to the picking order. This ensures that the goods belonging to the picking order fit into the shipping packaging. In this case, a packing pattern and / or filling material can be determined. A shipping packaging is provided in such a way that the largest of the goods included in the picking order can be accommodated in the shipping packaging. The shipping packaging type is therefore essentially selected based on length optimization. A combination with the previously disclosed embodiment and thus a combined volume-optimized and length-optimized selection of a shipping packaging is also possible. In general, the shipping packaging can in turn be selected with regard to a preferred ratio of its length, width and height. In other words, it can in turn be provided that the shipping packaging preferably has a certain form factor.It is particularly advantageous if trays are provided as transport load carriers and are provided by the automatic transport load carrier provision device. Subsequently, the (finished, essentially empty, i.e., not filled with goods) shipping package is transferred to one of the trays and the shipping package is transported on the tray to the picking station and provided there. A "tray" is a flat, level loading aid comprising a base and an optional, low edge. The base on its underside provides a transport surface and on its upper side a loading level for receiving a shipping package. The edge can also be slanted or rounded on the inside to enable or facilitate the release of the shipping package from the tray, in particular to push the shipping package off the tray. According to one embodiment, the base can have a number of access openings. A suitable unloading deviceIn this case, it has lifting pins, by means of which it is possible to reach through the access openings of the tray. As a result, the shipping package can be lifted from the floor by means of the lifting pins and then pushed by the lifting pins into a push-off direction by a slider, in particular onto a conveyor system. According to one embodiment, the upper side of the floor can provide a first and optionally a second loading level, which are provided and designed to accommodate shipping packages of different sizes. The transfer of the shipping package to the transport load carrier can also be referred to as "tray loading" or "traying" when using a tray. Preferably, a shipping package is provided openly; in principle, a preliminary closing of the (produced, empty) shipping package by the shipping package provision device would also be conceivable. In this sense, the preliminary closing would essentially be provisional.or temporarily during transport to the picking station and there comparatively easy to open again for the subsequent picking process. This can further increase the transport reliability and safety of the shipping packages (especially up to the picking station). It is advantageous if the proposed method, after loading the shipping package with the goods belonging to the picking order (in other words, after loading the goods belonging to the picking order into the shipping package), includes closing the loaded shipping package in the picking station and, in one case A), transporting the loaded and sealed shipping package on the transport load carrier to a goods exit by a third conveyor system. or, in one case B), transferring the loaded and sealed shipping package from the transport load carrier to a third conveyor system by an automatic transfer device, andTransport of the loaded and sealed shipping package from the automatic delivery device to a goods issue by the third conveyor system. or in case C) a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package on the transport load carrier to an automatic delivery device by means of a third conveyor system, a delivery of the loaded and sealed shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fourth conveyor system by the automatic delivery device and a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package from the automatic delivery device to a goods issue by the fourth conveyor system. A common feature of the proposed variants A) to C) is that the shipping package is sealed directly in the picking station. The shipping package can then be transported on the transport load carrier to a goods issue (case A), in a delivery device of the picking station from thetransport load carrier and subsequently transported to a goods issue without a transport load carrier (case B) or to a delivery device remote from the picking station and subsequently transported from there to a goods issue without a transport load carrier (case C). It is also advantageous if the proposed method, after loading the shipping package with the goods belonging to the picking order, comprises transporting the loaded, open shipping package on the transport load carrier to a closing station by means of a third conveyor system and closing the loaded shipping package in the closing station, as well as in case D) transporting the loaded and closed shipping package on the transport load carrier to a goods issue by means of a fourth conveyor system or in case E) delivering the loaded and closed shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fourth conveyor system by means of aautomatic dispensing device and transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package from the automatic dispensing device to a goods exit by the fourth conveyor system, or in a case F) transport of the loaded shipping package on the transport load carrier to an automatic dispensing device by means of a fourth conveyor system, delivery of the loaded shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fifth conveyor system by the automatic dispensing device and transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package from the automatic dispensing device to a goods exit by the fifth conveyor system. A common feature of the proposed variants D) to F) is that the shipping package is transported on the transport load carrier to a separate closing station, in particular one remote from the picking station, and is sealed there. The sealed shipping package can be on theTransport load carriers are transported to a goods issue (case D), taken from the transport load carrier in a delivery device of the closing station and subsequently transported to a goods issue without a transport load carrier (case E) or to a separate delivery device and subsequently transported to a goods issue without a transport load carrier (case F). The closing station and the delivery device can both be part of a shipping preparation system included in the order picking system. It is also advantageous if the proposed method comprises the following process steps after loading the shipping package with the goods belonging to the order picking order: in case G) a delivery of the loaded, open shipping package from the transport load carrier to a third conveyor system by an automatic delivery device, a transport of the loaded, open shipping package from the automatic delivery device to aClosing station by means of the third conveyor system, closing the loaded shipping package in the closing station and transporting the loaded and closed shipping package from the closing station to a goods exit by means of a fourth conveyor system. or in a case H) transporting the loaded, open shipping package on the transport load carrier to an automatic dispensing device by means of a third conveyor system, discharging the loaded, open shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fourth conveyor system by means of the automatic dispensing device, transporting the loaded, open shipping package from the automatic dispensing device to a closing station by means of the fourth conveyor system, closing the loaded shipping package in the closing station and transporting the loaded and closed shipping package from the closing station to a goods exit by means of a fifth conveyor system. AA common feature of the proposed variants G) and H) is that the shipping package is transported without a transport load carrier to a separate closing station and sealed there (for shipping). The open shipping package can be taken from the transport load carrier in a delivery device of the picking station and subsequently transported to the closing station without a transport load carrier (case G) or to a separate delivery device and subsequently transported to the closing station without a transport load carrier (case H). In a further advantageous embodiment of the proposed method, the loaded shipping package is closed by an automatic closing device. A carton sealer and / or carton coverer, for example, can be provided as the closing device. The closing of the shipping package can generally be done manually or automatically. If the shipping package is a shipping cartonprovided, then the closing of the shipping package can comprise the bending of closure flaps and, if necessary, gluing the shipping package (e.g. with hot melt glue, adhesive tape, etc.) and, if necessary, banding. Closing the shipping package can also comprise placing and securing a lid, possibly made to measure, onto an open cardboard box (shipping package). If a film bag is provided as the shipping package, then the closing of the shipping package can comprise welding or gluing the film bag. If a tray is provided as the transport load carrier, then the discharge of the loaded (filled with goods) shipping package from the transport load carrier onto a conveyor system, which can be carried out by means of a discharge device, can also be referred to as "tray unloading" or "detraying". In a further embodiment, the supply system comprises a conveyor device for transporting theShipping packages from the shipping package supply device to the transfer device and a conveyor device for transporting the transport load carriers from the buffer device to the transfer device. According to one embodiment, in a loading device (synonym: transfer system) for automatically loading a transport load carrier with an (empty) shipping package, this can be provided at the loading device and delivered to the transport load carrier via a conveyor device. By means of a shipping package conveyor system, the shipping package and, by means of a transport load carrier conveyor system, the transport load carrier(s) can be transported to the loading device and provided thereat. The loading device is preferably arranged downstream of the shipping package conveyor system in the conveying direction. In a preferred embodiment, the shipping package conveyor system comprises a shipping package conveyor device forTransporting the shipping package to the loading device in a conveying direction, wherein the shipping package conveying device defines a shipping package conveying plane. In addition, the transport load carrier conveying system comprises a transport load carrier conveying device for transporting the transport load carrier in the conveying direction, wherein the transport load carrier conveying device defines a transport load carrier conveying plane. During the transport of the transport load carrier, the transport load carrier is aligned with its longitudinal axis preferably parallel to the conveying direction. The transport load carrier conveying plane is arranged at a first height level and the shipping package conveying plane is arranged at a second height level, wherein the second height level is above the first height level, so that the shipping package can be placed onto the transport load carrier from above. The loading of the transport load carrier can preferably be carried out in a continuous flow and therefore without aStopping the transport load carrier during a loading process. Optionally, the conveying speed of the transport load carrier during the loading process can be reduced compared to the conveying speed of the transport load carrier before and / or after the loading process. It can be advantageous if the loading device comprises a transfer conveyor device running between a receiving edge and a transfer edge, wherein the transfer conveyor device receives the shipping package from the shipping package conveyor device at the receiving edge and deposits it onto the transport load carrier at the transfer edge. In order to bridge a height difference between the first height level and the second height level, the transfer conveyor device has a transfer conveyor plane inclined between the height levels. The transport load carrier is conveyed by the transport load carrier conveyor device below the transfer edge of the transfer conveyor device, in particularwith continuous movement in the conveying direction. The shipping package can be delivered to the transport load carrier during the continuous movement of the shipping package and the transport load carrier in the conveying direction. Alternatively, the loading device can comprise a slider with which the shipping package or the plurality of shipping packages can be pushed from the shipping package conveying device onto a provided transport load carrier. Such a transfer system is disclosed, for example, in WO 2019 / 140473 A1, Fig. 10, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. In a further alternative embodiment, the loading device can comprise a tilting device with which the shipping package or the plurality of shipping packages can be tilted onto the transport load carrier. The tilting device can comprise a rotation axis that lies parallel to the conveying plane of the transport load carrier.Loading of the transport load carrier can be carried out stationary, i.e. onto the stationary transport load carrier, or dynamically, i.e. during a passing movement. In general, when loading the transport load carrier with several (empty) shipping packages, this can be done sequentially or essentially in parallel, i.e. simultaneously. The shipping package conveyor device and / or transport load carrier conveyor device can be designed in particular as a stationary conveyor device or as a mobile conveyor device, or a combination of stationary and mobile conveyor devices. In the latter case, a respective further transfer device for transferring the shipping packages and the transport load carrier can be provided between the stationary and mobile conveyor devices. It is advantageous if the transport load carrier conveyor device is designed as a knife edge conveyor. In the above embodiments, the transport load carrier canin particular, be designed as a tray. Accordingly, the "transport load carrier conveyor system" can then be referred to as a "tray conveyor system", the "transport load carrier conveyor device" as a "tray conveyor device", and the "transport load carrier conveyor level" as a "tray conveyor level". According to one embodiment, a tray can be designed as a one-piece tray with access openings, which has a base and four side walls projecting upwards from the base. The base on the underside provides a transport surface and on the top a loading level for receiving a shipping package. The base in this embodiment can have a plurality of access openings. A suitable unloading device in this case has lifting pins, by means of which it is possible to reach through the access openings of the tray. As a result, the shipping package can be lifted from the base by means of the lifting pins and then transported by the lifting pins through aSlider in a pushing direction. Alternatively, a one-piece tray can be provided, which has a base and four side walls projecting upwards from the base. An underside of the base provides a transport surface. An upper side of the base provides a first and optionally a second loading level, which serves to receive the shipping package(s). For unloading, this tray further has at least one pushing ramp, which bridges or reduces a height difference between the loading level and an upper edge of a side wall. A corresponding tray unloading device has a slider for pushing the shipping package over the pushing ramp. The pushing ramp(s) facilitate the automatic pushing of the shipping package off the tray. According to a further embodiment, the tray can be designed in two parts as a "U-shaped tray", four side walls, a lower part with a transport base and aUpper part with a loading floor for receiving the shipping package, wherein the lower part comprises two of the four side walls, which form first side walls and protrude from the transport floor, and the upper part comprises two of the four side walls, which form second side walls and protrude from the loading floor. The shipping package can be pushed from the loading floor on an open side of the upper part from the tray when the tray is in the dispensing configuration. The side walls or the loading floor form the possibility of automatically carrying out a relative movement between the upper part and the lower part, whereby automatic unloading can be realized. According to a preferred embodiment, the shipping package dispensed onto the transport load carrier, in particular the tray, is in an upright orientation with its opening facing upwards. Alternatively, the shipping package can be dispensed on the tray in a different orientation and only at aat a later time or at another location (manually or automatically by means of a device, for example with a rotating device or a robot arm). Preferably, the first conveyor system of the order-picking system leads from, in particular, an exit of the provision system to the order-picking station and serves to transport the transport load carriers loaded with the shipping package(s) provided by the provision system at the exit to the order-picking station. It is advantageous if the first conveyor system of the order-picking system comprises a conveyor device between the automatic shipping package provision device and the automatic transfer device, and a conveyor device between the automatic transfer device and the order-picking station, as well as, if appropriate, a conveyor device for transporting the transport load carriers from the buffer device to the automatic transfer device.This allows the transport load carrier and the shipping package to be transported between the above-mentioned modules, even if these are arranged at a distance from one another. It is also advantageous if the picking station comprises a closing station for closing the loaded shipping package (in particular for shipping) and a third conveyor system, wherein the third conveyor system leads from the picking station or closing station to a goods exit or to a delivery device of the picking system, and wherein the delivery device is designed for automatically delivering the shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fourth conveyor system of the picking system, which leads to the goods exit. This allows the loaded and closed shipping package (in particular on the transport load carrier) to be transported directly to the goods exit or even beforehand to a delivery device and then without a transport load carrier togoods issue. Alternatively, the picking system can advantageously also comprise a closing station (spaced apart from the picking station) for closing the loaded shipping package and a third conveyor system from the picking station to the closing station, as well as a fourth conveyor system from the closing station to a goods issue or to a delivery device for automatically delivering the shipping package from the transport load carrier to a fifth conveyor system of the picking system, which leads to a goods issue. This eliminates the need to seal the shipping package in the picking station, but rather in a separate closing station. Subsequently, the loaded and sealed shipping package (particularly on the transport load carrier) can be transported directly to the goods issue or even beforehand to a delivery device and then to the goods issue without a transport load carrier. GenerallyIt is also advantageous if the picking system comprises a delivery device for automatically delivering the shipping package from the transport load carrier to a (fourth or fifth) conveyor system. This allows the loaded (and possibly sealed) shipping package to be transported further without a transport load carrier, for example to a goods issue. In a further embodiment, the picking system comprises: a) a third conveyor system from the picking station to a goods issue, b) a third conveyor system from the picking station to a closing station and a fourth conveyor system from the closing station to a goods issue, c) a third conveyor system from the picking station to a closing station, a fourth conveyor system from the closing station to a delivery device and a fifth conveyor system from the delivery device to a goods issue, or d) a third conveyor system from the picking station toa delivery device, a fourth conveyor system from the delivery device to a closing station, and a fifth conveyor system from the closing station to a goods exit. Case a) relates to closing directly in the picking station (see also variant A disclosed above), case b) relates to closing in the closing station and there the delivery to the fourth conveyor system (see also variant D disclosed above), case c) relates to closing in the closing station and delivery to the fifth conveyor system in the delivery device (see also variant F disclosed above), and case d) relates to transporting the shipping package to a delivery device and then closing the shipping package in the closing station (see also variant H disclosed above). At this point, it is noted that the embodiment variants disclosed for the method for picking and packing goods and theThe resulting advantages also apply analogously to the disclosed provisioning system and the disclosed order picking system, and vice versa. For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. They each show, in a highly simplified, schematic representation: Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a first exemplary order picking system in plan view; Fig. 2 shows a picking station with an integrated closing station in a schematic plan view; Fig. 3 shows a section of the order picking system downstream of the order picking station with a combined closing station and dispensing device, as well as downstream goods issue in a schematic plan view; Fig. 4 shows a section of the order picking system downstream of the order picking station with a separate dispensing device, closing station, and goods issue in a schematic plan view; Fig. 5 shows another exemplary order picking system in an oblique view, and Fig. 6yet another exemplary order picking system in a schematic top view. 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 analogously to identical parts with identical reference numerals or identical component designations. The positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., also refers to the directly described and illustrated figure and, in the event of a change in position, is to be transferred analogously to the new position. Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a first exemplary order picking system 1 for picking and packing goods in a top view. The order picking system 1 comprises, among other things, a provision system 2 with a shipping package provision device 3, a transfer device 4 and aTransport load carrier provision device 5. The transport load carrier provision device 5 serves for the automatic provision of transport load carriers 6 and for this purpose has an optional buffer device 7 for the transport load carriers 6. From the buffer device 7, an optional buffer conveyor device 8 leads to the provision system 2. In principle, however, the transport load carriers 6 could also be supplied to the provision system 2 in another way. The provision system 2, in particular the shipping package provision device 3, serves for the provision of shipping packages 9a. The transfer device 4 serves for the automatic transfer of a shipping package 9a from the shipping package provision device 3 to one of the transport load carriers 6. In addition, the order picking system 1 comprises a picking station 10 with a first supply device 11 and a second supply device 12. Furthermore, the order picking system 1 comprises aWarehouse 13 for storing and staging goods 14. A first conveyor system F1 of the picking system 1 leads from the staging system 2 to the picking station 10 and serves to transport the shipping packages 9a on the transport load carrier 6 from the automatic transfer device 4 to the picking station 10. A second conveyor system F2 of the picking system 1 leads from the warehouse 13 to the picking station 10 and serves to transport the goods 14 from the warehouse 13 to the picking station 10. The picking station 10 serves for the manual or automatic picking of goods 14 of a picking order, wherein the first delivery device 11 serves to stage the goods 14 and the second delivery device 12 serves to stage the shipping package 9a on the transport load carrier 6. The first delivery device 11 can be connected to the second conveyor system F2 or be part of it. Likewise, the second delivery device 12 can be connected tothe first conveyor system F1 or be part of it. The goods 14 can be loaded into the shipping package 9a when a picking order is being processed. Accordingly, a shipping package 9a serves to hold one or more goods 14 of a picking order. The shipping package size of the shipping package 9a provided by the shipping package provision device 3 depends on a dimension of the picking order or on a dimension of the goods 14 included in the picking order. In addition, the picking system 1 comprises an optional goods exit 15 and an optional third conveyor system F3, which connects the picking station 10 and the goods exit 15. The third conveyor system F3 serves to transport the loaded and, in this example, closed shipping package 9b from the picking station 10. In the concrete example shown in Fig. 1, the loaded shipping package 9b is placed on theTransport load carriers 6 are transported to the goods exit 15, but other embodiments are also conceivable. Finally, the picking system 1 comprises an order management system 16 for the electronic recording of picking orders, wherein a picking order comprises one or more order lines with one or more goods 14. The order management system 16 is connected by data technology to other components of the picking system 1, in particular to the shipping package provision device 3 (in particular to a control device of the shipping package provision device 3 not shown in the figures), the picking station 10 and the warehouse 13, as symbolized in Fig. 1 with the double arrow. A method for picking and packing goods 14 in a picking system 1 can now comprise the following method steps: Providing goods 14 in a warehouse 13, ProvidingTransport load carriers 6 by means of an automatic transport load carrier provision device 5, recording picking orders on an electronic order management system 16, wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods 14 which are intended to be packed in a shipping package 9a, providing the shipping package 9a by means of an automatic shipping package provision device 3, wherein a shipping package size of the shipping package 9a depends on a dimension of the picking order, transferring the (provided) shipping package 9a to one of the transport load carriers 6 by an automatic transfer device 4, transporting the shipping package 9a on the transport load carrier 6 from the automatic transfer device 4 to the picking station 10 by means of a first conveyor system F1 and transporting the goods 14 from the warehouse 13 to the picking station 10 by means of a second conveyor system F2, providing the goods 14 in thePicking station 10 and provision of the shipping package 9a on the transport load carrier 6 in the picking station 10 and loading the shipping package 9a with the goods 14 belonging to the picking order in the picking station 10. The loading of the shipping package 9a with goods 14 can be done manually or automatically, for example with a robot with a gripper. Likewise, the closing of the shipping package 9a can be done manually or automatically, for example with an automatic carton closer or carton coverer. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the picking system 1 comprises, in addition to the components already mentioned: an optional data management system 17 for providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 as electronic data, and an optional computer system 18 for determining a shipping package size based on the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 or the multiple goods 14 of the picking order, which are to be packed ina shipping package 9a. Accordingly, the proposed method can comprise the following steps: providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 as electronic data in a data management system 17, determining the shipping package size based on the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 or the multiple goods 14 of the picking order, and providing the shipping package 9a individually and depending on the determined shipping package size for each picking order by means of the automatic shipping package provision device 3. The shipping package provision device 3 is in this case designed to automatically provide the shipping package 9a individually and depending on the determined shipping package size for each picking order. For this purpose, the shipping package provision device 3 can be connected to the data management system 17 and / or the computer system 18 (again see the double arrowin Fig. 1). The order management system 16, the data management system 17 and the computer system 18 can also be interconnected by data technology. The provision of the shipping package 9a can comprise: i) the selection of the shipping package 9a from several prefabricated shipping packages 9a by means of the automatic shipping package provision device 3 or ii) the production of the shipping package 9a by means of the automatic shipping package provision device 3 (see in this context in particular also Fig. 5). Accordingly, the shipping package provision device 3 can be designed to select a shipping package 9a from several prefabricated shipping packages 9a or to produce the shipping package 9a. The shipping package size can have a volume that corresponds at least to the volume of the goods 14 belonging to the picking order. Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable that the largest dimension of the shipping package 9a, at least of the largestDimensions of the largest goods 14 belonging to the picking order. It is conceivable that shipping packages 9a of not just any shipping package size are provided, but rather only a few standardized shipping package sizes are provided. The determination of a shipping package type and / or shipping package size can be made in the shipping package provision device 3 based on order data, which are received, for example, from the order management system 16, or based on three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 of the picking order, which are received, for example, from the data management system 17. The determination of a shipping package type and / or shipping package size can also be made in the computer system 18 and transmitted to the shipping package provision device 3, which then implements the selection already made in the computer system 18. The provision of three-dimensional dimensions of the goods 14 canin particular, measuring the goods 14, (automated) reading of dimensions attached to the goods 14, as well as reading a goods identification of the goods 14 and subsequently determining the dimensions of the goods 14 in the data management system 17 with the aid of the goods identification. When determining the shipping package size, a packing pattern for the goods 14 in the shipping package 9a can also be defined, which is to be implemented accordingly when loading the shipping package 9a in the picking station 10. For this purpose, a robot in the picking station 10 is instructed accordingly, or corresponding loading instructions are issued to a picking person in the picking station 10. When determining the shipping package size, any filling material to be used can also be taken into account. The determination of the shipping package size can, for example, be volume-optimized and / or length-optimized and / or optimized to achieve aa specific form factor, i.e., for example, a specific length-width-height ratio of the shipping package 9a. A shipping package 9a can, for example, be a shipping box, a shipping pocket, a shipping bag, and the like, and can be made of cardboard or plastic, for example. The shipping package supply device 3 can also be configured to provide shipping packages 9a of different types, for example, shipping boxes made of cardboard and shipping bags made of plastic, and so on. The shipping package 9a is preferably inherently stable (even when empty), but a support element can also be provided that is temporarily attached in or to the shipping package 9a. By loading, a shipping package 9a that is not inherently stable when empty can become inherently stable, whereby the support element can be removed after loading, for example, in the picking station 10 or a closing station (see also Figs. 2 to 4). It is conceivablealso that the goods 14 of a picking order are loaded into several shipping packages 9a. The process sequence disclosed above is then carried out frequently accordingly. In particular, it is conceivable that the provision of shipping packages 9a takes place in such a way that as few shipping packages 9a as possible are required for the picking order. A picking order can specify the goods 14 to be loaded not only in terms of their number and type of goods, but can also include a specification for a shipping package type to be used for the picking order or specific goods 14 of the picking order. It is particularly advantageous if trays are provided as transport load carriers 6 and are provided by means of the automatic transport load carrier provision device 5. Subsequently, the shipping package 9a is transferred to one of the trays 6 and transported on the tray 6 to the picking station 10 and thereprovided. The transport load carriers 6 can be standardized. The transport load carriers 6 can also be used universally, i.e. not only for transporting a shipping package 9a, but also, for example, for transporting the goods 14. The transport of several shipping packages 9a or several goods 14 on a (single) transport load carrier 6 is also possible. In principle, a shipping package 9a can be closed directly after loading at a picking workstation of the picking station 10. In particular, the shipping package 9a can still be served by the second serving device 12. However, it is also conceivable for the picking station 10 to have a separate closing station 19, in which the shipping package 9a is closed, as shown schematically in Fig. 2. The picking station 10 shown in Fig. 2 can replace the picking station 10 shown in Fig. 1.In particular, the closing station 19 can be designed as an automatic closing station 19, whereby the closing of the loaded shipping package 9a takes place automatically. Fig. 3 shows a further schematically illustrated possibility for further processing of a loaded shipping package 9c after the picking process in the picking station 10. Specifically, Fig. 3 shows a closing station 19 and a downstream delivery device 20, both of which are part of a shipping preparation system 21. The closing station 19 serves, in the manner already explained above, to close a loaded shipping package 9c. The delivery device 20 serves to separate the loaded shipping package 9c from the transport load carrier 6. In this example, a fourth conveyor system F4 leads from the shipping preparation system 21, specifically from the delivery device 20, to the goods exit 15, which here is used to transport the closed shipping package 9b without the transport load carrier 6.to the goods exit 15. It is also conceivable that the closing station 19 and the delivery device 20 are interchanged, i.e. the closing station 19 is downstream of the delivery device 20 (in terms of conveyor technology). In this case, the loaded shipping package 9c is then closed after the loaded shipping package 9c has been separated from the transport load carrier 6. At this point, it should be noted that the automatic delivery device 20 could also be integrated into the picking station 10. In Fig. 2, the automatic delivery device 20 would then take the place of the closing station 19. A separate closing station 19 could in this case be downstream of the picking station 10 and connected to it via a third conveyor system F3. A fourth conveyor system F4 could lead from the closing station 19 to the goods exit 15. However, it would also be conceivable that both the delivery device 20 and the closing station 19 are in thePicking station 10 are integrated. The closing station 19 can be located upstream of the delivery device 20 in the workflow, but it could also be located downstream of the delivery device 20. For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that a separate delivery device 20 can be located downstream of the picking station 10 shown in Fig. 2 and connected to it via a third conveyor system F3. A fourth conveyor system F4 could lead from the delivery device 20 to the goods exit 15. Furthermore, it should be noted that transport of the loaded shipping package 9b, 9c to the picking station 10 can generally take place with or without a transport load carrier 6. Accordingly, a delivery device 20 can also be omitted in the embodiments shown. The loaded shipping package 9b, 9c is then transported to the goods exit 15 without a transport load carrier 6, if necessary with the interposition of a closing station 19. The separation of the loadedShipping package 9b, 9c can generally be removed from the transport load carrier 6, for example, by pushing or lifting the shipping package 9c from the transport load carrier 6. It is also conceivable for the transport load carrier 6 to have openings in the bottom through which pins of the dispensing device 20 can be moved, which then lift the shipping package 9c or remove it from the transport load carrier 6. The transport load carrier 6 can generally be designed in one piece or in multiple pieces. Fig. 4 shows yet another schematically illustrated possibility for further processing a loaded shipping package 9c after the picking process in the picking station 10. Specifically, Fig. 4 shows a dispensing device 20 and a separate, downstream closing station 19. This means that the closing station 19 and the dispensing device 20 are not part of a (combined) shipping preparation system 21 in this case. The dispensing device 20in turn serves to separate the loaded (filled) shipping package 9c from the transport load carrier 6, and the closing station 19 in turn serves to close a loaded shipping package 9c'. From the delivery device 20, a fourth conveyor system F4 leads to the closing station 19, which is provided and designed to transport the loaded, but still open shipping package 9c' without the transport load carrier 6. From the closing station 19, a fifth conveyor system F5 leads to the goods exit 15, which serves to transport the closed shipping package 9b without the transport load carrier 6 to the goods exit 15. It is again conceivable that the closing station 19 and the delivery device 20 are interchanged, i.e. that the delivery device 20 is downstream of the closing station 19 (in terms of conveyor technology). In this case, the separation of the loaded shipping package 9c from the transport load carrier 6 takes place after the loaded shipping package 9c' has been closed.The sealed shipping package 9b is then conveyed on the fourth conveyor system F4 using transport load carrier 6. Fig. 5 shows another exemplary order picking system 1a in a detailed oblique view. The order picking system 1a essentially corresponds to the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, wherein a separate closing station 19 is arranged downstream of the order picking station 10 and is shown in Fig. 5. In particular, Fig. 5 shows a provision system 2, which in particular comprises a transfer conveyor device for transporting the (essentially empty, i.e., not filled with goods 14) shipping packages 9a from the shipping package provision device 3 to the transfer device 4 and a buffer conveyor device 8 for transporting the transport load carrier 6 from the buffer device 7 to the transfer device 4. It should also be noted at this point that in an alternative embodiment, the shipping package provision device 3Shipping packages 9a can be transferred directly onto provided transport load carriers 6. The first conveyor system F1 can therefore be connected to a separate transfer device 4 or to a transfer device 4 integrated into the shipping package provision device 3 and can be designed to receive the transport load carriers 6 loaded with shipping package(s) 9a. In the order picking system 1a shown in Fig. 5, the loading of the transport load carriers 6 preferably takes place in a continuous flow and therefore without stopping the transport load carrier 6 during a loading process. If necessary, the conveying speed of the transport load carrier 6 can also be slightly reduced during the loading process. In the order picking system 1a shown in Fig. 5, the loading of the transport load carrier 6 takes place by gravity, with the shipping packages 9a falling onto the transport load carriers 6. However, this is not the only conceivable possibility, but ratherShipping packages 9a can, for example, also be lifted or pushed onto the transport load carriers 6. In the latter case, the shipping package supply device 3 could be arranged next to the conveyor device 8, possibly slightly raised. It would also be conceivable for the shipping packages 9a to be tipped onto the transport load carriers 6. The transfer device 4, in the example shown in Fig. 5, is arranged in a separate transfer station, which is connected to the shipping package supply device 3 via a transfer conveyor system. It would also be conceivable for the transfer device 4 to be integrated into the shipping package supply device 3 and to be part of it. The warehouse 13 is not explicitly shown in Fig. 5, but the second conveyor system F2 leading to the warehouse →13 and coming from the warehouse ^13 is shown. Likewise, the goods issue 15 is not explicitly shown, but the→15 fourth conveyor system F4. Finally, in the arrangement shown in Fig. 5, a connecting section of a sixth conveyor system F6 leading to the buffer device →7 or coming from the delivery device ^20 is present, but only partially shown. Shown in Fig. 5 is a cardboard base material 22 fed to the shipping package supply device 3. The shipping package supply device 3 is accordingly designed as a shipping package production device for producing shipping packages 9a. The shipping package supply device 3 can be designed to produce a blank from the cardboard base material 22 and then to form this into a box, i.e., to fold it and, if necessary, to glue it. However, it is also conceivable that finished blanks are folded and, if necessary, glued. The shipping package supply device 3 can then be designed, in particular, as a carton erector. TheIn this case, the shipping package supply device 3 is strictly speaking designed for a combined selection and production of the shipping package 9a. The mere selection of a shipping package 9a from a plurality of prefabricated shipping packages 9a by the shipping package supply device 3 would also be possible. Preferably, a shipping package 9a is provided open, but in principle, a preliminary closing of the shipping package 9a by the shipping package supply device 3 would also be conceivable. Regarding the order picking system 1a shown in Fig. 5, it should also be noted that the goods 14 are transported on the second conveyor system F2 with loading aids or source containers 23. However, it is also conceivable that the goods 14 are transported without loading aids or source containers 23 and thus directly on the second conveyor system F2. Fig. 6 shows yet another exemplary order picking system 1b in schematic form.Top view. The picking system 1a essentially corresponds to a combination of the arrangements shown in Figs. 1 and 2, wherein a separate delivery device 20 is arranged downstream of the picking stations 10a..10c and is shown in Fig. 6. It would also be conceivable for a separate closing station 19 to be missing in the picking stations 10a..10c (i.e., the picking stations 10a..10c are constructed differently than shown in Fig. 2) and for a shipping package 9a to be closed during the picking process, i.e., directly after loading. In addition, the picking system 1b comprises a sixth conveyor system F6, which leads from the delivery device 20 to the buffer device 7 and which serves to transport the empty transport load carriers 6 to the buffer device 7. The picking system 1b shown in Fig. 6 comprises several picking stations 10a..10c, which are connected via a first conveyor system F1 to a commonShipping package provision device 3 or a common transfer device 4 and are connected to a common warehouse 13 via a second conveyor system F2. With regard to the presence of multiple picking stations 10a..10c, it is also pointed out that a picking process can generally be designed as a single-stage or multi-stage process. The picking orders can be started in a first picking station 10a and completed in a second picking station 10b, wherein the partially loaded shipping package 9c with the transport load carrier 6 is transported from the first picking station 10a to the second picking station 10b by means of a connecting conveyor system (not shown). In general, a picking system 1, 1a, 1b can also have a sorting line and / or a sorting buffer with which the goods 14 can be brought into a predeterminable sequence. The picking system 1, 1a, 1b can additionallyor alternatively also have a sorting line and / or a sorting buffer with which the shipping packages 9a..9c can be brought into a predeterminable sequence, before and / or after the picking station 10, 10a..10c. The conveyor system F1..F6 can generally comprise a stationary conveyor device, for example a roller conveyor, a belt conveyor and / or the like, and / or a mobile conveyor system, for example a driverless transport system with one or more autonomously movable transport vehicles, each designed to transport the shipping packages 9a..9c or the goods 14 (with and without transport load carriers 6, 6'). The proposed measures facilitate the transport of the shipping packages 9a..9c' of different sizes in the picking system 1, 1a, 1b or, under certain circumstances, even make it possible. By using (in particular standardized) transport load carriers 6, 6', unintentional rotation of theShipping packages 9a..9c' are prevented from changing direction, "wandering out of the center" of a conveyor of the conveyor system F1..F6, and wedging in accumulation sections. Sequencing of shipping packages 9a..9c' is also possible without any restrictions. Compared to known order picking systems 1, 1a, 1b, the transport speed on the conveyor system F1..F6 can be significantly increased. The use of transport load carriers 6, 6' enables, in particular, the transport of shipping packages 9a..9c' of different qualities and reduces the risk of damage to the shipping packages 9a..9c'. A wider use of different cardboard qualities also allows for more efficient and cost-effective operation of an order picking system. 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 for the interpretation of the claims. Individual features orCombinations of features from the various embodiments shown and described may represent independent inventive solutions in themselves. The problem underlying the independent inventive solutions can be derived from the description. In particular, it is also noted that the devices shown may in reality comprise more or fewer components than shown. In some cases, the devices shown or their components may also be shown not to scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

[0002] Reference symbol list 1, 1a, 1b Order picking warehouse 2 Provision system 3 Shipping pack provision device / generation device 4 Transfer device 5 Transport load carrier provision device 6, 6' Transport load carrier (tray) 7 Buffer device 8 Buffer conveyor device 9a Shipping pack (empty and open) 9b Shipping pack (filled and closed) 9c, 9c' Shipping pack (filled and open) 10, 10a..10c picking station 11 first delivery device 12 second delivery device 13 warehouse 14 goods 15 goods issue 16 order management system 17 data management system 18 computer system 19 closing station 20 delivery device 21 shipping preparation system 22 carton base material 23 loading equipment / source container F1 first conveyor system F2 second conveyor system F3 third conveyor system F4 fourth conveyor system F5 fifth conveyor system F6 sixth conveyor system to the buffer device →13 to the warehouse ^13 from the warehouse →15 to the goods issue ^20 from the delivery device.

Claims

P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e1. A method for picking and packing goods (14) in a picking system (1, 1a, 1b), comprising the method steps of providing goods (14) in a warehouse (13), providing transport load carriers (6, 6') by means of an automatic transport load carrier provision device (5), recording picking orders in an electronic order management system (16), wherein a picking order comprises one or more goods (14) intended for packaging in a shipping package (9a..9c'), providing the shipping package (9a..9c') by means of an automatic shipping package provision device (3), wherein a shipping package size of the shipping package (9a..9c') depends on a dimension of the picking order, transferring the shipping package (9a..9c') to one of the transport load carriers (6, 6') by means of an automatic transfer device (4), transporting the shipping package (9a..9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6') from the automatic transfer device (4) to the picking station (10, 10a..10c) by means of a first conveyor system (F1) and transporting the goods (14) from the warehouse (13) to the picking station (10, 10a..10c) by means of a second conveyor system (F2), providing the goods (14) in the picking station (10, 10a..10c) and providing the shipping package (9a..9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6') in the picking station (10, 10a..10c) and loading the shipping package (9a..9c') with the goods (14) belonging to the picking order in the picking station (10, 10a..10c).

2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the provision of the shipping package (9a..9c') comprises i) selecting the shipping package (9a..9c') from a plurality of prefabricated shipping packages (9a..9c') by means of the automatic shipping package provision device (3) or ii) producing the shipping package (9a..9c') by means of the automatic shipping package supply device (3).

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the steps of providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods (14) as electronic data in a data management system (17), determining the shipping package size based on the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods (14) or the plurality of goods (14) of the picking order, and providing the shipping package (9a..9c') individually and depending on the determined shipping package size for each picking order by means of the automatic shipping package provision device (3).

4. The method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the shipping package size has a volume that corresponds at least to the volume of the goods (14) belonging to the picking order.

5. The method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the largest dimension of the shipping package (9a..9c') corresponds at least to the largest dimension of the largest item of goods (14) belonging to the picking order.

6. Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that trays are provided as transport load carriers (6, 6') and are provided by means of the automatic transport load carrier provision device (5), and subsequently the shipping package (9a..9c') is transferred to one of the trays (6, 6') and the shipping package (9a..9c') is transported on the tray (6, 6') to the picking station (10, 10a..10c) and provided there.

7. Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that after loading the shipping package (9a..9c') with the item (14) belonging to the picking order, this comprises closing the loaded shipping package (9a..9c') in the picking station (10, 10a..10c) and in one case A) a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a goods exit (15) by a third conveyor system (F3). or in case B) a delivery of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a third conveyor system (F3) by an automatic delivery device (20), and a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) from the automatic delivery device (20) to a goods exit (15) by the third conveyor system (F3). or in case C) a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to an automatic delivery device (20) by means of a third conveyor system (F3), a delivery of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fourth conveyor system (F4) by the automatic delivery device (20), and a transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9b) from the automatic delivery device (20) to a goods exit (15) by the fourth conveyor system (F4). 8.Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, after loading the shipping package (9a..9c') with the goods (14) belonging to the order-picking order, it comprises transporting the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a closing station (19) by means of a third conveyor system (F3) and closing the loaded shipping package (9c, 9c') in the closing station (19), and in a case D) transporting the loaded and closed shipping package (9b) on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a goods exit (15) by means of a fourth conveyor system (F4) or in a case E) delivering the loaded and closed shipping package (9b) from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fourth conveyor system (F4) by means of an automatic delivery device (20) and transporting the loaded and closed shipping package (9b) of the. automatic dispensing device (20) to a goods exit (15) by the fourth conveyor system (F4), or in a case F), transport of the loaded shipping package (9b) on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to an automatic dispensing device (20) by means of a fourth conveyor system (F4), dispensing of the loaded shipping package (9b) from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fifth conveyor system (F5) by the automatic dispensing device (20), and transport of the loaded and sealed shipping package (9a..9c') from the automatic dispensing device (20) to a goods exit (15) by the fifth conveyor system (F5).

9. Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is carried out after loading the shipping package (9a..9c') with the goods (14) belonging to the picking order, comprises in one case G) a delivery of the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a third conveyor system (F3) by an automatic delivery device (20), a transport of the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') from the automatic delivery device (20) to a closing station (19) by means of the third conveyor system (F3), a closing of the loaded shipping package (9c, 9c') in the closing station (19) and a transport of the loaded and closed shipping package (9b) from the closing station (19) to a goods exit (15) by a fourth conveyor system (F4).or in a case H) a transport of the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6') to an automatic dispensing device (20) by means of a third conveyor system (F3), a dispensing of the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fourth conveyor system (F4) by the automatic. Dispensing device (20), transporting the loaded, open shipping package (9c, 9c') from the automatic dispensing device (20) to a closing station (19) by means of the fourth conveyor system (F4), closing the loaded shipping package (9c, 9c') in the closing station (19), and transporting the loaded and closed shipping package (9b) from the closing station (19) to a goods exit (15) by means of a fifth conveyor system (F5).

10. Method according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the closing of the loaded shipping package (9c, 9c') is carried out by an automatic closing device.

11. Provision system (2) for shipping packages (9a..9c') for receiving one or more goods (14) for a picking order, comprising a shipping package provision device (3) for automatically providing a shipping package (9a..9c'), wherein a shipping package size of the shipping package (9a..9c') depends on a dimension of the picking order, a transport load carrier provision device (5) for automatically providing transport load carriers (6, 6') and a transfer device (4) for automatically transferring the shipping package (9a..9c') from the shipping package provision device (3) to a transport load carrier (6, 6').

12. Provision system (2) according to claim 11, characterized in that the transport load carrier provision device (5) for automatically providing transport load carriers (6, 6') comprises a buffer device (7) for the transport load carriers (6, 6') and a conveyor device (8) for transporting transport load carriers (6, 6') from the buffer device (7) to the transfer device (4).

13. Provision system (2) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized by a conveyor device for transporting the shipping packages (9a..9c') from the shipping package provision device (3) to the transfer device (4) and a conveyor device (8) for transporting the transport load carriers (6, 6') from the buffer device (7) to the transfer device (4).

14. A picking system (1, 1a, 1b) for picking and packing goods (14), comprising a warehouse (13) for providing goods (14), an order management system (16) for electronically recording picking orders, wherein a picking order comprises one item (14) or several items (14), a provision system (2) for shipping packages (9a..9c') for receiving one item (14) or several items (14) of a picking order according to one of claims 11 to 13, a picking station (10, 10a..10c) for manually or automatically picking the goods (14) for the picking order, a first conveyor system (F1) for transporting the shipping package(s) (9a..9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6') from the automatic transfer device (4) to the picking station (10, 10a..10c) and a second conveyor system (F2) for transporting the goods (14) from the warehouse (13) to the picking station (10, 10a..10c), wherein the picking station (10, 10a..10c) has a first delivery device (11) for providing the goods (14) and a second delivery device (12) for providing the shipping package (9a..9c') on the transport load carrier (6, 6'), wherein the shipping package (9a..9c') is loaded with a good (14) when a picking order is processed will be. 15.Order picking system (1, 1a, 1b) according to claim 14, characterized by a data management system (17) for providing three-dimensional dimensions of the goods (14) as electronic data, and a computer system (18) for determining a shipping package size on the basis of the three-dimensional dimensions of the goods (14) or of the plurality of goods (14). of the picking order, which are intended for packing in a shipping package (9a..9c'), wherein the shipping package provision device (3) is designed to automatically provide the shipping package (9a..9c') individually and depending on the determined shipping package size for each picking order.

16. Picking system (1, 1a, 1b) according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the first conveyor system (F1) comprises a conveyor device between the automatic shipping package provision device (3) and the automatic transfer device (4), and a conveyor device between the automatic transfer device (4) and the picking station (10, 10a..10c).

17. Order-picking system (1, 1a, 1b) according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the order-picking station (10, 10a..10c) has a closing station (19) for closing the loaded shipping package (9a..9c') and a third conveyor system (F3), wherein the third conveyor system (F3) leads from the picking station (10, 10a..10c) or closing station (19) to a goods exit (15) or to a delivery device (20) of the picking system (1, 1a, 1b), and wherein the delivery device (20) is designed to automatically deliver the shipping package (9a..9c') from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fourth conveyor system (F4) of the picking system (1, 1a, 1b), which leads to the goods exit (15). 18 Order picking system (1, 1a, 1b) according to one of claims 14 to 17, characterized by a closing station (19) for closing the loaded shipping package (9a..9c') and a third conveyor system (F3) from the order picking station (10, 10a..10c) to the closing station (19) and a fourth conveyor system (F4) from the closing station (19) to a goods exit (15) or to a delivery device (20) for the automatic delivery of the shipping package (9a..9c') from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a fifth. Conveyor system (F5) of the order-picking system (1, 1a, 1b) leading to a goods exit (15).

19. Order-picking system (1, 1a, 1b) according to one of claims 14 to 18, characterized by a delivery device (20) for automatically delivering the shipping package (9a..9c') from the transport load carrier (6, 6') to a conveyor system (F4, F5).

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