A twist-lock storage system and associated method

Abstract

According to an aspect of this disclosure, there is provided a classified lock storage system for container twist-locks. The classified lock storage system configured to store a plurality of classified twist-locks in an organised and traceable manner. The classified lock storage system comprises: a classified lock store having a capacity to store the plurality of classified twist-locks, wherein the classified lock store comprises a plurality of storage locations each of which configured to temporarily store one classified twist-lock from the plurality of classified twist-locks until the classified twist-lock is retrieved for use in a pinning operation: one or more storage input stations through which twist-locks can be put into the classified lock storage system: one or more storage output stations through which twist-locks can be removed from the classified lock storage system; and a classified lock transportation system usable to move twist-locks around the classified lock storage system.

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