20240051754. STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM simplified abstract (Symbotic LLC)
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STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kirill K. Pankratov of Acton MA (US)
Juergen D. Conrad of York PA (US)
Robert Hsiung of Cambridge MA (US)
William Johnson, Jr. of Wilmington MA (US)
Edward A. Macdonald of Somerville MA (US)
Larry M. Sweet of Atlanta GA (US)
STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051754 titled 'STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a lift system that includes a load handling device capable of moving along a vertical axis. The load handling device has a frame with a payload section that has a common elevation and a payload support surface to hold one or more pickfaces at that elevation. The device also includes transfer arms mounted to the frame and a drive section to move the load handling device along the vertical axis. The pickfaces carried by the load handling device define an order sequence according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed cases.
- The lift system includes a load handling device that can move up and down along a vertical axis.
- The load handling device has a frame with a payload section that has a common elevation.
- The payload section has a payload support surface to hold one or more pickfaces at the common elevation.
- The load handling device also includes transfer arms that are movable and mounted to the frame.
- A drive section is connected to the load handling device to move it along the vertical axis.
- The pickfaces carried by the load handling device are arranged in an order sequence according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed cases.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Warehousing and distribution centers: The lift system can be used to efficiently handle and transport goods within warehouses and distribution centers.
- Manufacturing facilities: The system can aid in the movement of materials and products along assembly lines or between different manufacturing processes.
- Retail stores: The lift system can be utilized in stores to manage inventory and facilitate order fulfillment.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Improved efficiency: The lift system allows for the simultaneous handling of multiple pickfaces, reducing the time and effort required for order picking and material handling tasks.
- Space optimization: The common elevation of the payload support surface helps maximize the use of vertical space, allowing for more efficient storage and retrieval of goods.
- Order sequencing: The predetermined case out order sequence of mixed cases ensures that pickfaces are arranged in an optimal order, streamlining the order fulfillment process.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased productivity: The lift system enables faster and more efficient handling of goods, leading to higher productivity levels.
- Cost savings: The improved efficiency and space optimization provided by the lift system can result in cost savings for businesses.
- Enhanced order accuracy: The predetermined order sequence of pickfaces helps minimize errors and improve order accuracy during the picking process.
Original Abstract Submitted
in accordance with one or more aspects of the disclosed embodiment, a lift includes at least one load handling device configured so as to reciprocate along a lift axis, the load handling device including a frame forming a payload section with a payload support surface having a common elevation configured to hold one or more pickfaces at the common elevation of the payload support surface, at least one transfer arm movably mounted to the frame, and a drive section connected to the load handling device and being configured to move the load handling device along the lift axis, wherein the one or more pickfaces carried in unison by the payload support surface of the at least one load handling device, define an order sequence of pickfaces on the at least one load handling device according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed cases.
