Storage Devices TRIZ Cases

Constraining features on pillars guide grapple alignment, enabling fewer pillars and lower manufacturing costs for robotic storage frames.

Replacing complex mechanical guidance with software-controlled navigation, the system reduces device complexity while maintaining reliable positioning.

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A tiltable conveyor moves storage bins from grid compartments to picking stations via an inclined path.

Telescopic arms on an autonomous vehicle straddle pickfaces to resolve the contradiction between high storage density and access time in compact warehouses.

Dual shuttles and elevators move carriers along parallel storage sections, eliminating sequential bottlenecks in order collection.

Segmented lift assemblies enable parallel article handling, resolving throughput limitations in automated warehouse systems.

Integrating flush reference markers with defined reflectance patterns into crane floors.

Segmented transport containers manage article placement via computer control, reducing manual labor and storage costs for returned items.

Automated accumulator uses independent infeed and outfeed ramps to manage stacked conveyor storage flights for continuous material flow.

An articulated arm manipulator moves along a conveyor to pick items from storage units, eliminating long-distance transport and complex synchronization buffers.

Variable vertical pitch between rack levels enables ordered sequential picks across mixed case pallet loads, resolving storage density inefficiencies.

Segmented steel unloading pit eliminates permanent foundation costs by relocating modular components to new sites.

Three-dimensional conveyor routing connects multiple load lifting devices, resolving throughput bottlenecks caused by restricted access between lifts.

Parallel transport devices retrieve objects from racks to process multiple orders simultaneously, eliminating sequential assembly bottlenecks.

Inner fingers in the telescopic mechanism push unit loads deeper into racks, eliminating extra sliding rails and increasing storage density.

A pitch conversion device uses a pushing member to sequentially drive entry members between parallel partition members.

Shuttles operate in store aisles while shared transfer cars move between blocks, reducing the number of vehicles needed for high capacity.

Transverse carriages transfer goods directly to shelves, eliminating complex conveyor systems that cause collisions.

AGV-based storage system decouples transport from racks to maximize space efficiency.

A multi-deep storage arrangement uses independent channel vehicles to handle corrugated cardboard cargo units efficiently.

Vertical conveyor alignment eliminates 180-degree picker turns, reducing induction time and physical effort.

Vertical stacking of container supports increases order processing capacity without expanding horizontal installation space.

Telescopic beams adjust rack length to increase return trip quantity while maintaining structural strength and load capacity.

Actuated surface tiles change orientation to prevent cylindrical items from rolling or sliding during transport.

A gantry-based mechanical handling apparatus moves shipping containers between storage spurs and loading frames using optical sensors and pushing arms.

Alternating between two provision devices eliminates idle return trips and reduces conveyor complexity while maintaining high picking accuracy.

A carrier system uses a lift stage that moves vertically while the vehicle travels along a circulation rail.

Inclined buffer zones guide beverage crates automatically using gravity, resolving space constraints in sorting systems.

A gripper unit orients piece goods on a transfer level before dropping them into selected buffer shafts.

Vertical conveyors transfer load carriers between distribution and storage systems, reducing transport distances and energy consumption.

A curved conveyor transport system moves unit loads to processing stations via longitudinal conveyors.

Arranging storage above the transport path allows vertical lifting to remove tubes while keeping the conveyor moving.

Independent moving units enable simultaneous storage and retrieval, eliminating stacker crane positioning delays.

A load-carrying device supports storage containers between conveyor levels to enable ergonomic item picking.

A determining controller verifies storage system availability by checking track paths and transporter capabilities.

Telescoping arms extend to straddle pickfaces, enabling vertical access that increases storage density within a compact footprint.

Asymmetric bean-shaped cams replace complex mechanical linkages, eliminating transmission losses and stabilizing loads during acceleration.

Co-planar conveyor belts moving at different velocities guide multi-row vials into a single row, preventing blockages and toppling.

A retrieval truck uses an active hoisting member engaging a passive device along discontinuous tracks to lift loads between warehouse levels.

Movable shelves in a ceiling storage rack adjust vertical spacing to accommodate objects within limited overhead areas.

Pivotably supported segments rotate to align guiding parts, enabling direct vertical access and eliminating time-consuming digging operations.

Segmented transfer conveyors move logs one at a time through the accumulator, eliminating scuffing and glue transfer while maintaining production speed.

Segmenting fast movers on the ground floor from slow movers in elevated racks improves throughput while maintaining high storage density.

A transfer system estimates object weight using time-series distance sensor data from the vehicle.

Transport devices use guide and drive means to enable self-relocation, removing external frame structures that reduce storage density.

Offsetting motors along the depth dimension reduces interference, allowing tighter unit spacing and a smaller apparatus footprint.

A robotic inventory dispensary uses variable height bins to optimize storage space and enable random access retrieval of product items.

A tandem multi-tier rack storage system uses a single elevator to serve parallel rack pairs, reducing equipment count.

A service vehicle carries an operator in a lying position on top-level rails to enable maintenance access.