Vertical Goods Transport Tracks for Space-Constrained Picking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing goods picking and provision systems are inefficient due to high space requirements, high operational and personnel costs, and logistical complexity, making them expensive and resource-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A compact and space-saving arrangement featuring vertically running transport tracks, inclined transport tracks, and partially vertical conveyor tracks that allow for efficient movement and sorting of goods, reducing the need for extensive horizontal space and minimizing physical strain on personnel through automated and manual handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If goods are picked and provided on one level, then the arrangement is simple, but an enormous amount of space is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-level horizontal arrangement to a multi-level vertical arrangement by introducing vertically running transport tracks and inclined conveyor tracks. Goods are transported vertically between different levels (receiving level, intermediate level, dispatch level) and horizontally along inclined tracks, effectively utilizing three-dimensional space to reduce the horizontal footprint of the facility.
2Ease of operation
If all arrangement components are arranged in one plane, then the flow of goods is level, but the surface spread is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent redistributes arrangement components across multiple horizontal planes (receiving end at first level, unstacking stations at second level, dispatch end at third level) connected by vertical transport tracks. This vertical stratification maintains smooth goods flow through automated vertical transportation while dramatically reducing the horizontal surface spread required for the facility.
3Quantity of substance
If a storage area with shelves is provided, then goods can be stored, but an extremely stable overall construction is required
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using extensive horizontal shelving that requires stable construction, the patent utilizes vertical transport tracks and inclined conveyor tracks to create a three-dimensional goods flow system. Goods are moved vertically between levels and horizontally along inclined tracks, eliminating the need for large horizontal storage areas and reducing the stability requirements for the overall construction.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an arrangement for the sequential picking and provision of goods (12, 12'), in particular cuboid-shaped unit loads such as containers, cartons or (beverage) crates, comprising a goods-receiving end (14) for receiving pallets (16) loaded with identical goods (12), at least one vertically extending transport track (28), at least one depalletizing station (30, 32) for separating the identical goods (12) from the pallets (16), a plurality of transport tracks (38) arranged above and/or next to each other, from which the separated goods (12) can be moved to one end of the transport tracks (38), a plurality of removal devices (44) at the end of each of the transport tracks (38), by which goods (12) to be picked and made available for shipment can be released from the transport tracks (38) in a computer-controlled manner, and at least one partially vertically extending conveyor. (46)at least one palletizing station (50, 52) for loading the pallets (16') with the picked goods (12') ready for dispatch, at least one vertical or substantially vertical transport track (54), and a goods-out end (18) for unloading the pallets (16, 16') loaded with picked goods (12, 12') ready for dispatch.