Modular storage systems and methods
AssigneeOcado Innovation Limited
InventorsLars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Abstract
A customisable, modular storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. The stacks are contained within towers formed of stacks of bin receiving units. A grid network of tracks is provided on the top of the bin receiving units upon which load handling devices run. The load handling 30 devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out.
Claims11
A track structure for supporting movement of a load handling device on top of a grid storage structure, the track structure comprising:
- a plurality of track sections arranged to form a grid pattern of tracks or rails, wherein each track section comprises a substantially cross-shaped planar portion.
A grid storage structure comprising:
- a plurality of towers arranged in a grid pattern for receiving stacks of storage bins;
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- a track structure comprising a plurality of track sections arranged to form a grid pattern of tracks or rails,
- wherein each track section comprises a substantially cross-shaped planar portion, and
- wherein the track structure is configured to be mounted on top of the plurality of towers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.