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公开(公告)号：US20250024791A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-23
申请号：US18714891
申请日：2022-12-16
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim , Ingvar Fagerland
Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes storage containers, an illuminable storage grid, a support displacement system, and a container handling device. The illuminable storage grid includes horizontally displaceable container supports each arranged with a vertical offset to an adjacent container support and configured to support a plurality of the storage containers. At least one of the container supports is an illuminable container support that is configured to illuminate an area below. The illuminable container support has at least one aperture configured to allow passage of at least one of the storage containers therethrough. The support displacement system displaces at least one of the container supports horizontally. The container handling device is configured to move between a first location above or on the illuminable storage grid and a second location outside the horizontal periphery of the illuminable storage grid. The container handling device includes a lifting device configured to releasably grab and lift at least one of the storage containers from one of the container supports.
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公开(公告)号：US20250011081A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-09
申请号：US18705965
申请日：2022-10-27
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim
Abstract: A robotic container handler includes a displacement mechanism, a first manipulator, and a second manipulator. The displacement mechanism has a vertical centre plane. The first manipulator includes a first inner end coupled to the displacement mechanism at a first side of the vertical center plane, and a first outer end fixed to a first coupler allowing releasable connection to a container. The second manipulator includes a second inner end coupled to the displacement mechanism at a second side of the vertical center plane opposite of the first side, and a second outer end fixed to a second coupler allowing releasable connection to the container. The displacement mechanism is configured to move the first and second couplers parallel to the vertical center plane.
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公开(公告)号：US20240383684A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-21
申请号：US18786080
申请日：2024-07-26
Applicant: AutoStore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim , Kjetil Velde , Synnøve Solberg Matre , Ragnar Stuhaug
Abstract: In an embodiment, a mobile storage system has a mobile container with an automated storage and retrieval system arranged inside. The automated storage and retrieval system has a storage grid structure having vertical members defining multiple columns, such as storage columns for storing storage bins on top of each other in vertical stacks. The vertical members are interconnected at their upper ends by a first rail system arranged to guide at least one bin handling vehicle thereon. The bin handling vehicle is configured to raise storage bins from, and lower storage bins into, the storage columns, and to transport the storage bins above the storage columns. The invention also relates to a method for providing such a system. The invention also relates to a mobile storage system having a connected plurality of mobile containers and a method for providing such a system.
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公开(公告)号：US12146770B2
公开(公告)日：2024-11-19
申请号：US17796020
申请日：2021-01-26
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Ivar Fjeldheim , Trond Austrheim
Abstract: A system performs measurements in storage containers for storing items. The storage containers are stored in an automated storage system including a framework structure forming a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing the storage containers. The grid structure forms vertical storage columns each having a horizontal area defined by the size of an access opening of the vertical storage columns. A rail system is arranged on the framework structure defining the circumference of each access opening on top of each storage column. The rail system provides available routes for container handling vehicles handling and transferring the storage containers to and from the storage columns. The system further includes a testing station, accessible to a container handling vehicle via the rail system, with measuring equipment for measuring atmospheric conditions and for performing measurements in said storage container. The testing station is configured to communicate measurement data to a computer system. The testing station includes an upper part to which a measuring platform with measuring equipment is attached, a lower part for holding a container, and connector for connecting the upper part and the lower part and the testing station includes a lifting device adapted to raise and lower the measuring platform.
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公开(公告)号：US12145801B2
公开(公告)日：2024-11-19
申请号：US17051036
申请日：2019-05-29
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim
Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system including a first set of parallel tracks arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel tracks arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, which first and second sets of tracks form a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell including 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 columns each column being arranged to store a respective stack of storage containers; and a plurality of container handling vehicles for lifting and moving storage containers stacked in the stacks. The storage columns are located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening. Each container handling vehicle is configured to move on the track system above the storage columns. The system further includes at least one transfer vehicle, arranged to transport at least one storage container in a horizontal plane which is located above the container handling vehicles, and at least one storage container lift assembly comprising at least one movable lifting member. Each movable lifting member is arranged to receive at least one storage container from the transfer vehicle, and the at least one movable lifting member is arranged for vertical movement to and from the plane where the transfer vehicle of the system operates.
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公开(公告)号：US20240373806A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-14
申请号：US18345584
申请日：2023-06-30
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim , Ivar Fjeldheim
Abstract: A stackable lighting module has a load-bearing frame including a first support member and a second support member held in a spaced apart and parallel configuration by a cross-member, to which cross-member is attached a light source module. The light source module has electrical connectors along upper and lower edges, such that when stacked, the vertically adjacent light source modules will snap into electrical connection.
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公开(公告)号：US20240373793A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-14
申请号：US18345240
申请日：2023-06-30
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim , Ivar Fjeldheim
Abstract: An automated vertical farming system, includes a framework structure forming a grid storage arrangement. One or more module handling vehicles are arranged to travel and transport modules along a rail system. A control system is configured to control the travel and operation of the one or more module handling vehicles. Stackable growth modules and stackable lighting modules are arranged to support growing plants, the growth modules having a footprint corresponding to that of a column of the framework structure, such that the growth modules may be arranged in stacks in the columns. The growth modules allow plants to grow horizontally, and also provide a non-drip watering system for watering the plants and water tank modules for watering the columns of growth modules.
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公开(公告)号：US20240308821A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-19
申请号：US18677502
申请日：2024-05-29
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim
CPC classification number: B66F7/02 , B65G1/0464 , B65G35/06
Abstract: A container-handling vehicle includes a lifting shaft having first and second end sections, a motor for rotating the lifting shaft, a lifting frame for releasably connecting to a storage container, and a first pair of lifting bands and a second pair of lifting bands connecting the lifting shaft to the lifting frame. Each lifting band has a first end connected to the lifting shaft and a second end connected to the lifting frame. Each pair of lifting bands has a first lifting band connected at the first end section of the lifting shaft and a second lifting band connected at the second end section of the lifting shaft. The first pair of lifting bands extends in a substantially horizontal direction from the lifting shaft towards a band guiding assembly arranged to change the direction of the first pair of lifting bands to extend in a vertical direction. The second pair of lifting bands extends in a vertical direction from the lifting shaft at the side of the lifting shaft facing away from the band guiding assembly.
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公开(公告)号：US20240300356A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-12
申请号：US18666455
申请日：2024-05-16
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Trond Austrheim , Ivar Fjeldheim , Ingvar Fagerland
CPC classification number: B60L53/36 , B60L53/30 , B65G1/0464 , B65G1/0478 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/1378 , B65G2201/0258 , Y02T10/70 , Y02T10/7072 , Y02T90/12 , Y02T90/14
Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system, a plurality of storage columns, a container handling vehicle, a replaceable power supply, and a charging station. The track system includes a first set of parallel tracks arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel tracks arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, said first and second sets of tracks forming a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell comprising a grid opening defined by a pair of adjacent tracks of the first set of tracks and a pair of adjacent tracks of the second set of tracks. The plurality of storage columns are located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening and arranged to store a stack of storage containers. The container handling vehicle is for lifting at least one storage container stacked in the stacks. The container handling vehicle is configured to move laterally on the track system above the storage columns to access the storage containers via the grid openings, wherein the container handling vehicle comprises a lower part comprising at least one storage compartment for storing a storage container, an upper part arranged vertically above the lower part, a wheel assembly for guiding the container handling vehicle along the track system and a power supply compartment for accommodating a replaceable power supply. The replaceable power supply is for accommodation in the power supply compartment, having a power supply charging connection. The charging station is for charging of the replaceable power supply, the charging station comprising a charging station charging connection configured to create an electrical connection with the power supply charging connection and a power supply support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging. The container handling vehicle includes an auxiliary battery to allow movement of the container handling vehicle when void of the replaceable power supply.
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公开(公告)号：US20240246578A1
公开(公告)日：2024-07-25
申请号：US18627225
申请日：2024-04-04
Applicant: Autostore Technology AS
Inventor： Ragnar Stuhaug , Karl Hatteland , Ingvar Fagerland , Øystein Gjerdevik , Trond Austrheim , Synnøve Matre
IPC: B61B13/00 , B60W50/00 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/137 , B65G43/00 , B65G47/06 , B65G47/52 , B65G57/03 , B65G63/00 , B65G63/06 , B65G65/23 , B65G67/24 , B66F9/06 , B66F9/19
CPC classification number: B61B13/00 , B65G1/0414 , B65G1/0457 , B65G1/0464 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/0478 , B65G1/0485 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/1375 , B65G47/06 , B65G47/52 , B65G57/03 , B65G63/06 , B65G65/23 , B65G67/24 , B66F9/063 , B66F9/19 , B60W50/0098 , B60W2710/06 , B60W2720/10 , B60W2720/24 , B65G1/1378 , B65G43/00 , B65G63/004 , B65G2201/0235 , B65G2201/0258 , B65G2203/0283 , B65G2203/042
Abstract: A method controls the operation of container handling vehicles and remotely operated specialized container handling vehicles. A specified storage container is to be transferred from a storage column and its corresponding grid cell to a specialized container handling vehicle. The method includes determining, by an operational controller, which container handling vehicle shall be assigned for the job; sending instructions to a first controller in the selected container handling vehicle instructing the selected container handling vehicle to pick up the storage container from the grid cell and to lower the storage container to a selected port; assigning a specific specialized container handling vehicle of the remotely operated specialized container handling vehicles to retrieve the specified storage container from the port; and transmitting instructions from the operational controller to a second controller in the specific specialized container handling vehicle to retrieve the specified storage container at the selected port. The specific specialized container handling vehicle is selected based on minimizing the total elapsed time for transferring the storage container between the selected container handling vehicle and the specific specialized container handling vehicle.
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