View source for 20240051748. AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Autostore Technology AS)

=AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Autostore Technology AS|Autostore Technology AS]]


[[Category:Autostore Technology AS]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Ivar Fjeldheim of Haugesund (NO)|Ivar Fjeldheim of Haugesund (NO)]][[Category:Ivar Fjeldheim of Haugesund (NO)]]

[[:Category:Trond Austrheim of Etne (NO)|Trond Austrheim of Etne (NO)]][[Category:Trond Austrheim of Etne (NO)]]

==AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051748 titled 'AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an automated storage and retrieval system that consists of a track system with parallel tracks arranged in a grid pattern. Storage containers are located beneath the track system in storage columns, with each column positioned vertically below a grid opening. A vehicle moves on top of the track system and is equipped with a storage container lifting device and a drive system to navigate along the tracks.

* The system includes a track system with parallel tracks arranged in a grid pattern.
* Storage containers are arranged in storage columns beneath the track system.
* The vehicle is designed to move on top of the track system and has a storage container lifting device.
* The vehicle is driven by a wheel arrangement along the tracks in either the first or second direction.

Potential Applications:
* Warehousing and distribution centers
* Manufacturing facilities
* Retail inventory management

Problems Solved:
* Efficient storage and retrieval of items in a large-scale facility
* Optimization of space utilization
* Streamlined inventory management and order fulfillment processes

Benefits:
* Increased storage capacity and density
* Faster and more accurate retrieval of items
* Improved inventory tracking and management
* Reduced labor costs and human error in storage and retrieval operations


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an automated storage and retrieval system includes: a track system having a first set of parallel tracks and a second set of parallel tracks, which form a grid pattern in the horizontal plane including a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each having a grid opening defined by a pair of neighboring tracks of the first set of tracks and a pair of neighboring tracks of the second set of tracks; a plurality of storage containers arranged in storage columns located beneath the track system, wherein each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening; and a vehicle configured to move on top of the track system above the storage columns, including a storage container lifting device for lifting storage containers and a drive system including a wheel arrangement, configured to drive the vehicle along the track system in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.



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