公开(公告)号：US10246255B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15787597

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Vincent Kaukl ,  Xiaoshan Cai ,  Avinash Shripathy Bhat ,  Margaux Eng

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65G1/137

Abstract: A multi-dimensional automated storage and retrieval system is provided herein that enables the space-efficient storage of containers within a three-dimensional lattice structure. Each container includes one or more drivers to engage with rails of the three-dimensional lattice structure, enabling the container to slide along the rails based on a propulsion system. A control device is provided to selectively engage each container to a desired rail of the lattice structure, and to provide power to the propulsion system, thereby moving the container to a desired location within the lattice structure. Due to the high storage efficiency of the disclosed automated storage and retrieval system, the system may be utilized in space-sensitive applications, such as vending machines for physical goods or in cargo vehicles such as trailers.

公开(公告)号：US20180134490A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15787597

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Vincent Kaukl ,  Xiaoshan Cai ,  Avinash Shripathy Bhat ,  Margaux Eng

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65D25/20

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65G1/0478 ,  B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/1373

Abstract: A multi-dimensional automated storage and retrieval system is provided herein that enables the space-efficient storage of containers within a three-dimensional lattice structure. Each container includes one or more drivers to engage with rails of the three-dimensional lattice structure, enabling the container to slide along the rails based on a propulsion system. A control device is provided to selectively engage each container to a desired rail of the lattice structure, and to provide power to the propulsion system, thereby moving the container to a desired location within the lattice structure. Due to the high storage efficiency of the disclosed automated storage and retrieval system, the system may be utilized in space-sensitive applications, such as vending machines for physical goods or in cargo vehicles such as trailers.

公开(公告)号：US09796527B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14869756

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Vincent Kaukl ,  Xiaoshan Cai ,  Avinash Shripathy Bhat ,  Margaux Eng

IPC: B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65G1/0478 ,  B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/1373

Abstract: A multi-dimensional automated storage and retrieval system is provided herein that enables the space-efficient storage of containers within a three-dimensional lattice structure. Each container includes one or more drivers to engage with rails of the three-dimensional lattice structure, enabling the container to slide along the rails based on a propulsion system. A control device is provided to selectively engage each container to a desired rail of the lattice structure, and to provide power to the propulsion system, thereby moving the container to a desired location within the lattice structure. Due to the high storage efficiency of the disclosed automated storage and retrieval system, the system may be utilized in space-sensitive applications, such as vending machines for physical goods or in cargo vehicles such as trailers.