Automated storage and retrieval system
AssigneeRapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
InventorsGajamohan Mohanarajah, Arudchelvan Krishnamoorthy
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an automated storage and retrieval system. The system comprises a multi-floor storage structure defined with a storage space in each floor of the multi-floor storage structure. The system includes a plurality of storage bins arranged in the storage space and is configured to store inventory. Further, there is at least one autonomous vehicle configured to move under and transport the at least one storage bin of the plurality of storage bins and is configured to transport the plurality of storage bins within each floor and across multiple floors of the multi-floor storage structure.
Claims20
An automated storage and retrieval system, the system comprising:
- a multi-floor storage structure defined with a storage space in each floor of the multi-floor storage structure;
- a plurality of storage bins arranged in the storage space, each storage bin of the plurality of storage bins is defined with:
- a base;
- a side wall structure extending upwardly from the base;
- and
- one or more legs extending downwardly from the base such that the base is elevated from the floor, wherein each storage bin of the plurality of storage bins is configured to store inventory;
- at least one autonomous vehicle configured to move under and transport the at least one storage bin of the plurality of storage bins and is configured to transport the plurality of storage bins within each floor and across multiple floors of the multi-floor storage structure.
The system as claimed 8, wherein each of the plurality of support pillars comprises:
- a foot;
- and
- an elongated member extending upwardly from the foot and supporting the plurality of pallets across the multiple floors of the multi-floor storage structure.
A method for handling inventory in an automatic storage and retrieval system, the method comprising:
- storing inventory in a plurality of storge bins arranged in a storage space defined in each floor of a multi-floor storage structure, a plurality of storage bins arranged in the storage space, each storage bin of the plurality of storage bins is defined with:
- a base;
- a side wall structure extending upwardly from the base;
- and
- one or more legs extending downwardly from the base such that the base is elevated from the floor, wherein each storage bin of the plurality of storage bins is configured to store inventory;
- transporting the plurality of storage bins within each floor and across multiple floors of the multi-floor storage structure by at least one autonomous vehicle, wherein at least one autonomous vehicle is configured to move under and transport the at least one storage bin of the plurality of storage bins.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.