System and method of sequencing for at least one preparing station

    公开(公告)号:US10322880B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15543485

    申请日:2016-01-11

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A system for sequencing a preparing station that sequences loads coming from an external unit via an entering outbound conveyor. The system includes a paternoster, a buffer location and a managing unit, which processes each load that comes to an entrance of the paternoster according to one of the following modes (selected as a function of a place desired for the load in a sequence): (a) after introduction into the paternoster, the load undergoes a bypass transfer between two nacelles positioned face to face and then presented to an exiting outbound conveyor; (b) after introduction into the paternoster, the load undergoes a buffer transfer towards a given buffer location and then subsequently re-positioned again in the paternoster and finally presented to the exiting outbound conveyor; (c) after introduction into the paternoster, the load is transported therein without bypass transfer or buffer transfer and then presented to the exiting outbound conveyor.

    SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING LOADS BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF STORAGE UNITS AND A PLURALITY OF PREPARATION STATIONS, THROUGH A HORIZONTAL LOAD-ROUTING NETWORK

    公开(公告)号:US20200148472A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-14

    申请号:US16628184

    申请日:2018-07-05

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A system is proposed for conveying loads without sequencing, between storage units and preparation stations. The system includes first and second collecting conveyors, positioned on a same horizontal plane, parallel, mono-directional and having opposite directions of movement, to connect each storage unit to the first collector, storage unit entry and exit conveyors; to connect each preparation station to the second collector, preparation station entry and exit conveyors; for at least one couple including a storage unit and a preparation station facing each other on either side of the first and second collectors, a pair of junction conveyors interconnecting the first and second collecting conveyors and including outbound and return junction conveyors having opposite directions of movement.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SEQUENCING FOR AT LEAST ONE PREPARING STATION

    公开(公告)号:US20180009605A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-11

    申请号:US15543485

    申请日:2016-01-11

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A system for sequencing a preparing station that sequences loads coming from an external unit via an entering outbound conveyor. The system includes a paternoster, a buffer location and a managing unit, which processes each load that comes to an entrance of the paternoster according to one of the following modes (selected as a function of a place desired for the load in a sequence): (a) after introduction into the paternoster, the load undergoes a bypass transfer between two nacelles positioned face to face and then presented to an exiting outbound conveyor; (b) after introduction into the paternoster, the load undergoes a buffer transfer towards a given buffer location and then subsequently re-positioned again in the paternoster and finally presented to the exiting outbound conveyor; (c) after introduction into the paternoster, the load is transported therein without bypass transfer or buffer transfer and then presented to the exiting outbound conveyor.

    Method for the management, in sorting mode, of a buffer storage and load sequencing system, and corresponding management unit

    公开(公告)号:US11339005B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-24

    申请号:US16667087

    申请日:2019-10-29

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system, receiving non-sequenced loads, providing a sequence of loads, and including a buffer storage unit (having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, and an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator by, at each iteration (even if there are loads to be recirculated in the system): selecting a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of one of the entrance levels is completed, generating a task for the entrance elevator of transferring the selected load to the entrance of the selected level; if not, selecting a level of loads to be recirculated and assigning the load(s) on this level a “load(s) to be recirculated” status without generating a task of transfer for the entrance elevator.

    Method for the management, in flow mode, a buffer storage and load sequencing system, and corresponding management unit

    公开(公告)号:US11319162B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-03

    申请号:US16667108

    申请日:2019-10-29

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system. The system receives non-sequenced loads and provides at least one sequence of loads, and includes a buffer storage unit having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator. At each iteration the entrance elevator: has a “waiting for recirculation” status for a load to be recirculated in the system; holds this elevator until the load to be recirculated has been transferred to the recirculation level, else selects a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of the entrance level is completed, generates a task, for the entrance elevator, of transferring the selected load to the selected level; if not assigns this load the “awaiting recirculation” status.

    Automated storage/retrieval system comprising an elevator cooperating with a transfer device and a sequencer
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    发明申请
    Automated storage/retrieval system comprising an elevator cooperating with a transfer device and a sequencer 审中-公开
    自动存储/检索系统,包括与传送装置和定序器协作的电梯

    公开(公告)号:US20160031643A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14812749

    申请日:2015-07-29

    Applicant: Savoye

    CPC classification number: B65G1/06 B65G1/0485

    Abstract: An automated storage/retrieval system is proposed. The system includes a control system, at least one storage unit having several levels at which loads can be picked or deposited and at least one interface conveyor for entries/exits of loads into and out of the system, and at least one elevator for a transfer of loads between said at least interface conveyor and the at least one storage unit. The at least one elevator is a multi-level elevator, and the automated storage/retrieval system furthermore includes at least one multi-level transfer device capable of simultaneously receiving, on several levels, a set of loads intended for or coming from at least one elevator; and at least one sequencer provided with elements of vertical moving and capable of transferring loads between the at least one multi-level transfer device and the at least one interface conveyor.

    Abstract translation: 提出了一种自动化存储/检索系统。 该系统包括一个控制系统,至少一个存储单元,其具有多个级别,负载可以被拾取或放置;以及至少一个接口传送器,用于进入/离开系统的入口/出口;以及至少一个用于传送的电梯 在所述至少界面输送机和所述至少一个存储单元之间的负载。 所述至少一个电梯是多电平电梯,并且所述自动存储/检索系统还包括至少一个多级传输装置,其能够在几个级别上同时接收旨在或来自至少一个的一组负载 电梯; 以及至少一个定序器,其设置有垂直移动的元件并且能够在所述至少一个多级传送装置和所述至少一个接口传送器之间传送载荷。

    SYSTEM OF BUFFER STORAGE AND SEQUENCING OF ITEMS COMPRISING TWO ELEVATORS

    公开(公告)号:US20210009348A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-14

    申请号:US16305640

    申请日:2017-04-10

    Applicant: SAVOYE

    Abstract: A system of buffer storage and load sequencing is proposed, receiving non-sequenced loads, and providing sequenced loads. The system comprises a buffer storage unit (US) comprising N entrance levels (VE1 to VEN) comprising a FIFO type conveyor, with N≥2; entering (EAE) and exiting (EAS) reciprocating elevators positioned respectively at the entrance and exit of the N entrance levels; and one managing unit (UP) configured to organize, under a constraint of delivering on said at least one exiting forward conveyor (CAS) at least one sequence of loads, different movements of loads (from at least one entering forward conveyor (CAE) to the entering reciprocating elevator, from the entering reciprocating elevator to the N entrance levels, from the N entrance levels to the exiting reciprocating elevator and from the exiting reciprocating elevator to the at least one exiting forward conveyor).

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