公开(公告)号：WO2018233886A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：PCT/EP2018/058666

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： AUSTRHEIM, Trond ,  FJELDHEIM, Ivar

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/133 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/0464 ,  B65G1/0471 ,  B65G1/0485 ,  B65G1/133 ,  B65G1/1376 ,  B65G1/1378

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated storage and retrieval system comprising a three-dimensional grid (4) and multiple container handling vehicles (9), wherein the three-dimensional grid (4) comprises multiple storage columns (5), in which containers (6) are stored one on top of another in vertical stacks (7), and multiple port columns (19, 20) through which the containers (6) can be transferred between the top level of the grid and a container handling station (21); and the container handling vehicles (9) are operated on a top level of the grid (4) for retrieving containers (6) from, and storing containers (6) in, the storage columns (5), and for transporting the containers (6) horizontally across the grid (4) to or from the multiple port columns (19, 20); wherein the container handling station (21) comprises a horizontal container carousel (24) comprising a first straight conveyor section (25) and a second straight conveyor section (26) interconnected by two intermediate conveyor sections (27, 27'), each of the conveyor sections comprises at least one conveyor device (29) for accommodating and moving a container in a horizontal direction; the first straight conveyor section (25) is arranged directly below the multiple port columns (19,20), such that any of the container handling vehicles (9) may transfer a container (6) between the top level of the grid and the first straight conveyor section (25) via any of the multiple port columns (19, 20); and the second straight conveyor section (26) is arranged to allow access to a container (6) retrieved from the grid (4) via the first straight conveyor section (25).

公开(公告)号：WO2018206478A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：PCT/EP2018/061651

申请日：2018-05-07

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： FJELDHEIM, Ivar ,  AUSTRHEIM, Trond

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06

Abstract: A container handling vehicle suitable for handling storage containers in an automated storage and retrieval system. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body, first rolling means rotatably connected at least indirectly to the vehicle body and configured to move the vehicle along a first lateral direction (X), second rolling means rotatably connected to the vehicle body and configured to move the vehicle along a second lateral direction (Y) perpendicular to the first direction (X), a rolling means displacement system arranged to displace the first rolling means in a vertical direction (Z) perpendicular to the first and second lateral directions (X,Y) between a lowered position located lower than the vertical position of the second rolling means and a raised position located higher than the vertical position of the second rolling means, a first track wheel rotatably connected to the vehicle body having a rotational axis parallel to the second lateral direction (Y) and a first position measurement system coupled to the first track wheel for acquisition of angular positioning data thereof.

公开(公告)号：WO2018033426A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：PCT/EP2017/070016

申请日：2017-08-08

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： FJELDHEIM, Ivar ,  HOGNALAND, Ingvar ,  AUSTRHEIM, Trond

IPC: B65G1/04

CPC classification number: B65G1/0464

Abstract: A remotely operated vehicle (80) for picking up storage bins (60) from an underlying storage system (10), comprising an internal lifting device for lifting storage bins (60) from the underlying storage system (10), rolling means (85) allowing movement of the vehicle (80) along first and second directions (x, y) on the underlying storage system (10), driving means (90) situated at or at least partly within the rolling means (85) for providing driving force to the vehicle (80) while occupying minimum space, and a control unit (95) configured to control the movements of the vehicle (80), where the control unit (95) is connected to said driving means (90) and provided with wireless communication to and from the vehicle (80) by means of a wireless communication link (75). The control unit (95) is connected to a control panel (100) with input means for manual overriding a remote controlled operation of the vehicle (80).

Abstract translation: 一种用于从下面的存储系统（10）拾取存储箱（60）的远程操作的车辆（80），包括用于从下面的存储系统（60）提升存储箱（60）的内部提升装置 ，用于允许车辆（80）沿下面的存储系统（10）上的第一和第二方向（x，y）移动的滚动装置（85），位于滚动装置（10）处或至少部分地位于滚动装置 （85），其用于在占用最小空间的同时向车辆（80）提供驱动力;以及控制单元（95），其被配置为控制车辆（80）的运动，其中控制单元（95）连接到所述驱动装置 （90），并通过无线通信链路（75）与车辆（80）进行无线通信。 控制单元（95）通过输入装置连接到控制面板（100），用于手动超控车辆（80）的遥控操作。

公开(公告)号：WO2023274864A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：PCT/EP2022/067311

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： SKÅLERUD, Amund

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G1/1378

Abstract: It is disclosed an access station (500), an automated storage and retrieval system and a method of using same. The access station (500) comprises a frame structure (520), and a tilt drawer (510) arranged in the frame structure (520), wherein the tilt drawer (510) comprises a compartment (511) for accommodating a goods holder (106), wherein the tilt drawer (510) is pivotable between a receiving position for receiving a goods holder (106) from above, and a tilted picking position for presenting a goods holder (106) to a user.

公开(公告)号：WO2023274863A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-05

申请号：PCT/EP2022/067309

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： MYRBAKKEN, Joakim, Aleksander ,  GJERDEVIK, Øystein

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2207/40

Abstract: It is disclosed an access station, an automated storage and retrieval system and a method of using same. The access station (500) comprises a frame structure (520), a drawer (510) arranged in the frame structure (520) and comprising a compartment (511) for accommodating a goods holder (106), wherein the drawer (510) is movable between a receiving position for receiving the goods holder (106) from above where the drawer (510) is retracted into the frame structure (520) for preventing a user from accessing the compartment (511), and a picking position for presenting the goods holder (106) to a user, and a blocker (530) operational with the drawer (510) for providing a safety zone (Zs) above the receiving position, wherein the blocker (530) is configured to block movement of the drawer (510) located in the receiving position when an object (304) is located in the safety zone (Zs), and wherein the blocker (530) is configured to block movement of the object (304) into the safety zone (Zs) when the drawer (510) is at least partly located outside the receiving position.

公开(公告)号：WO2022248470A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-01

申请号：PCT/EP2022/064051

申请日：2022-05-24

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： DJUVE, HEGGEBØ, Jørgen

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/10 ,  B65G65/00 ,  B65G1/06 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: It is disclosed a remotely operated vehicle (510; 530; 550; 560) for an automated storage and retrieval system, wherein the automated storage and retrieval system comprises: - a horizontal base structure extending in a first direction (A) and in a second direction (T) which is orthogonal to the first direction (A), and - a first downward facing guide system being horizontally arranged, positioned above the base structure, and extending at least in the first direction (A), wherein the remotely operated vehicle (510; 530; 550; 560) comprises: - a lower base (514a; 534a; 554a; 564a) provided with driving means configured for movement along the base structure in the first direction (A) and/or in the second direction (T), and - an upper base (515a; 535a; 555a; 565a) provided with guiding means configured for engagement with the first downward facing guide system. It is also disclosed an automated storage and retrieval system comprising the remotely operated vehicle, and a method of using same.

公开(公告)号：WO2022228956A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：PCT/EP2022/060345

申请日：2022-04-20

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： AUSTRHEIM, Trond

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G61/00

Abstract: The invention concerns an access station for an automated storage and retrieval system and a method for operating such an access station. The access station comprises a receiving area for receiving storage containers from an automated storage and retrieval system; a first picking position for presentation of the storage container to a picker, the first picking position being arranged on a first side of the receiving area; a second picking position for presentation of the storage container to a picker, the second picking position being arranged on a second side of the receiving area, opposite the first side; and a primary carriage for transporting a storage container between the picking positions and the receiving area.

公开(公告)号：WO2022214580A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：PCT/EP2022/059208

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： FJELDHEIM, Ivar ,  FAGERLAND, Ingvar ,  AUSTRHEIM, Trond ,  DJUVE HEGGEBØ, Jørgen

IPC: B65G1/04

Abstract: The invention concerns a container handling vehicle fitted with a coupler for coupling to a delivery container and/or to a storage container, wherein the delivery container is arranged inside the storage container. The invention also concerns such a coupler, a method for operating the container handling vehicle and a computer-readable medium for executing the method.

公开(公告)号：WO2022214579A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：PCT/EP2022/059206

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： FJELDHEIM, Ivar ,  FAGERLAND, Ingvar ,  AUSTRHEIM, Trond

IPC: B65G1/04

Abstract: The invention concerns a lifting device assembly for handling a delivery container stored within a storage container, a delivery container coupler for use in the lifting device assembly, a container handling vehicle using the lifting device assembly, a storage and retrieval system onto which the container handling vehicle is operating, a method for lifting a delivery container out of a storage container by use of the delivery container coupler and a computer-readable medium having stored thereon a computer program comprising instructions to execute the method steps.

公开(公告)号：WO2022214578A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：PCT/EP2022/059204

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY AS

Inventor： FJELDHEIM, Ivar ,  FAGERLAND, Ingvar ,  AUSTRHEIM, Trond ,  DJUVE HEGGEBØ, Jørgen

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G47/90

Abstract: The invention concerns a coupler adapted for releasable connection to a container. The coupler comprises a coupler frame comprising a lower coupler frame face and an upper coupler frame face, a handle protruding from the upper coupler frame face for releasable connection to an operative end of a robotic picking device and a gripping mechanism for releasable connection to a container. The invention also concerns a product handling system using such a coupler and a method thereof.