Transverse Conveyance Locations for Direct Rack Exchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems require complex and costly sorting and coordination in the pre-zone to provide transport units in a desired sequence, which increases technical outlay and space requirements.
Innovation Solution
The method involves direct exchange of transport units between adjoining storage racks via transverse conveyance locations, eliminating the need for sorting outside the aisles by using storage and removal vehicles to move units within the racks, thus simplifying the process and reducing technical complexity and space needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex sorting and coordination is implemented in the pre-zone to provide transport units in a desired sequence, then the transport units can be provided in the required sequence, but the technical outlay and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the sorting function from the pre-zone and integrates it directly into the storage racks by using transverse conveyance locations. This eliminates the need for separate sorting infrastructure in the pre-zone while maintaining sequence accuracy through the rack-based exchange mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the storage and sorting functions into a single integrated system. The transverse conveyance locations within the storage racks combine the functions of storage, sorting, and transfer, eliminating the need for separate pre-zone sorting infrastructure and reducing overall technical outlay.
2Reliability
If sorting infrastructure is installed outside the aisles in the pre-zone, then transport units can be sorted and provided in sequence, but the space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the transverse dimension within the storage racks to create conveyance locations that enable sorting without requiring additional space in the pre-zone. By moving the sorting function into the rack structure itself, the system achieves sequence accuracy without increasing the overall footprint.
3Productivity
If conveyors crossing one another are used for transfer, then transport units can be transferred between aisles, but the technical outlay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces transverse conveyance locations as intermediary elements within the storage racks that facilitate transfer between aisles without requiring crossing conveyors. These intermediate locations act as transfer hubs that eliminate the need for complex crossing conveyor infrastructure while maintaining transfer efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
Method for providing transport units from a storage facility on at least one removal line, wherein the transport units are stored in a plurality of storage racks and storage rack levels, wherein interior storage racks are arranged in pairs adjoining one another and have a storage aisle on each side of the pair. At least one storage line and at least one removal line is provided. The transport units are placed into storage in, and removed from storage from, the storage rack via a storage and removal apparatus for each access aisle. For each access aisle, a storage and removal apparatus is provided. At least one removal lift is used to transfer the transport units to the removal line connected downstream thereof. A direct exchange of transport units takes place between two adjoining storage racks from one access aisle to an adjacent access aisle via transverse conveyance locations in the storage racks. The storage and removal apparatus moves the transport units in the transverse conveyance locations.