MULTI CHARGING STATION FOR A STORAGE SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210170895A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US16761912

    申请日:2018-11-07

    Abstract: A storage system includes a bin storing grid for storing storage bins in columns of the grid, a base with rails provided on top of the grid, and a vehicle configured to move vertically along the rails in a vehicle operating space. The system includes a charging station assembly for charging the rechargeable power sources of the vehicle. The charging station assembly includes a plurality of charging stations located above each other. Each charging station includes a power source carrier for carrying one of the respective power sources. A charging station support is supporting the charging stations in relation to the base. A transportation device is connected to the base for vertical displacement of the charging stations in relation to the base. A holding device is configured to selectively hold one of the charging stations at an exchange location in which the power source carrier of the one charging station is a predetermined height above the base. The transportation device is configured to vertically displace other charging stations to an upper location above the vehicle operating space or to a lower location below the vehicle operating space.

    Storage system
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10913607B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US16307396

    申请日:2017-05-31

    Abstract: A storage system for storing product items includes a grid structure, a number of storage bins configured to be stored in vertical compartments in the grid structure, and a picking and/or supply station. Each storage bin is configured to contain at least one product item. The storage system further includes a conveyor system configured to convey a storage bin from a first position to a second position and further to a third position, where the conveyor system includes a first, tillable conveyor configured to convey the storage bin from the first position to the third position via the second position.

    STORAGE SYSTEM
    5.
    发明公开
    STORAGE SYSTEM 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240253904A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-01

    申请号:US18560573

    申请日:2021-09-03

    CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 B65G1/0478 B65G1/1375

    Abstract: A storage system includes at least one container handling vehicle, a horizontal rail grid and a charging system for charging a rechargeable power source of the container handling vehicle. The container handling vehicle includes a vehicle framework, a first set of wheels and a second set of wheels for moving the container vehicle upon the rail grid in two perpendicular directions. The charging system includes two separated charge-receiving elements arranged on a sidewall of the container vehicle and connected to the power source, and a charging station. The charging station includes a support structure and two separated charge-providing elements connected to a power source charger. The charge-receiving elements are arranged to couple with the corresponding charge-providing elements when the container vehicle is moved in a horizontal connection direction towards and adjacent to the charging station. Each of the charge-providing elements and/or each of the charge-receiving elements are resiliently mounted to the support structure or the vehicle framework and configured to allow independent elastic movement of the resiliently mounted charge-providing element and/or charge-receiving element from a neutral position in a direction perpendicular to the connection direction during coupling of the charge-providing and charge-receiving elements.

    AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A BARRIER

    公开(公告)号:US20220363477A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-17

    申请号:US17623206

    申请日:2020-03-26

    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a three-dimensional storage grid for storing storage containers; first and second container handling vehicles operating on the storage grid; and a central communication system for controlling and communicating with the container handling vehicles for handling storage containers in the storage grid. The automated storage and retrieval system includes a barrier separating the three dimensional storage grid into a first section and a second section. The barrier has two states: a first state in which the container handling vehicles are allowed to move between the first section and the second section; and a second state, in which the container handling vehicles are physically prevented from moving between the first section and the second section by means of the barrier.

    STORAGE SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    STORAGE SYSTEM 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20190300286A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-03

    申请号:US16307396

    申请日:2017-05-31

    Abstract: A storage system for storing product items includes a grid structure, a number of storage bins configured to be stored in vertical compartments in the grid structure, and a picking and/or supply station. Each storage bin is configured to contain at least one product item. The storage system further includes a conveyor system configured to convey a storage bin from a first position to a second position and further to a third position, where the conveyor system includes a first, tillable conveyor configured to convey the storage bin from the first position to the third position via the second position.

    A STORAGE COLUMN MODULE FOR COUPLING TO A FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE OF AN AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240217741A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-04

    申请号:US18557473

    申请日:2022-05-12

    CPC classification number: B65G1/0464 B65G1/10 B65G1/0414 B65G2201/0258

    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a framework structure that includes a plurality of storage columns for accommodating goods holders. A rail system is arranged across the top of the framework structure. The automated storage and retrieval system further includes a detachable storage column module for coupling to the framework structure of the system. The module includes at least one storage column for accommodating goods holders inserted by means of a remotely operated vehicle operating on the rail system. The at least one storage column includes a plurality of storage cells each comprising a goods holder support movable between a first position in which the support can obstruct passage of the goods holder moving vertically through the storage cell and a second position in which the vertically moving goods holder can pass through the storage cell.

    A REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE WITH AN ARRANGEMENT TO PROVIDE A PRE-ALERT AND TRACKING OF A POSITION OF THE VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20230024692A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-26

    申请号:US17757412

    申请日:2020-12-15

    Abstract: A remotely operated vehicle includes an arrangement to provide a pre-alert and tracking of a position of the vehicle following a travelling route relative to tracks laid out on rails in x-, y-directions on a rail system. The vehicle has first and seconds sets of wheels connected to drives for moving the vehicle in corresponding x-, y-directions on the rail system. The arrangement includes at least one sensor module provided with at least four sensors. A first sensor is directed vertically downwards to detect the rails in the x-direction on the sensor module. A second sensor is directed vertically downwards to detect the rails in the y-direction on the sensor module. A third sensor is positioned on the sensor module to detect a corner of an intersection between the rails in the x-direction and y-direction. A fourth sensor is configured to detect a remaining distance to the arrival of the vehicle at a set position, by detecting the rails in the x direction when travelling in the y direction, and detecting the rail in the y direction when travelling in the x direction. The fourth sensor is placed at a predefined position on the sensor module. A controller is provided on the vehicle to receive the output from at least one of the sensors and to pre-alert the remaining distance of the arrival of the vehicle at the position.

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