System and method for creating a structured set of containers
OwnerJohn Russell BAKERinventor
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Abstract
A system for storing and retrieving a plurality of varieties of containers is disclosed. The system comprises a main conveyor (40), a main storage area for storing full stacks of containers (10) and conveying means for moving stacks of containers (2) from the main storage area (10) to the main conveyor (40). A second storage area (102) is provided for receiving full stacks from the main storage area (10) The second storage area (10) is configured to accommodate a stack of each variety of product. A gantry robot (72) is adapted to select one or more containers (2) from any stack of containers stored in the second storage area (102). The main conveyor (40) is provided with a container stacker (62) for stacking containers received from the gantry robot (72) into full stacks.
Claims15
A system for storing and retrieving a plurality of varieties of containers comprising:
- a main conveyor;
- a main storage area for storing full stacks of containers;
- conveying means for moving stacks of containers from the main storage area to the main conveyor;
- a second storage area for receiving full stacks from the main storage area, the second storage area configured to accommodate a stack of each variety of product;
- a gantry robot adapted to select one or more containers from any stack of containers stored in the second storage area;
- wherein the main conveyor is provided with a container stacker for stacking containers received from the gantry robot into full stacks.
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