An automated storage and retrieval system for storing product items includes a framework structure with upright members and horizontal members and a storage volume including storage columns between the members. The framework structure includes a rail system arranged above the members. The automated storage and retrieval system further includes storage containers in which the product items are stored and container handling vehicles moving along the rail system for transporting the storage containers. The storage containers are stackable in stacks within the storage columns. The rail system includes rails and each rail includes tracks. Adjacent tracks of at least one rail of the rail system are separated by a ventilation slot extending in a vertical plane between two adjacent storage columns.

The present invention includes a pallet storage device (30) having holding units (31, 32, 33) holding pallets (P) and a frame (40) supporting the holding units (31, 32, 33), a conveyance device (10) having a traveling base (11) having a traveling path (11a) extending along the pallet storage device (30) and a conveyance unit (15) loading and unloading the pallets (P) into and from the holding units (31, 32, 33) and conveying the pallets (P) to and from a predetermined place, and a controller (60) controlling operation of the conveyance device (10). The frame (40) has a space capable of receiving the controller (60) therein and has a plate-shaped cover (43, 48, 51) arranged to be located above the controller (60) and inclined downward toward the traveling base (11) side. The cover (43, 48, 51) is supported by the frame (40) such that a lower end of the cover (43, 48, 51) can be flipped up, and the cover (40) is configured such that the controller (60) can pass under the cover (43, 48, 51) when the lower end of the cover (43, 48, 51) is in a flipped-up state.

The application relates to a carrying robot including a fork. The fork includes a telescopic arm and a temporary storage tray. The telescopic arm includes a fixed arm and a movable arm connected to the fixed arm. The movable arm is telescopically movable relative to the fixed arm. The temporary storage tray is mounted to the fixed arm and is configured to temporarily store goods. The temporary storage tray is able to extend relative to the fixed arm. An extending direction of the temporary storage tray is consistent with an extending direction of the movable arm. When the fork pulls in or pushes out the goods, containers can be stably transferred between a stationary rack and the temporary storage tray.

Provided is a crane device with a plurality of crane robots within a limited space to improve the transport efficiency of a container. The crane device comprises: a first crane robot; and a second crane robot, wherein the first crane robot comprises: a first column configured to be movable in a first direction and extend in a second direction; a first arm unit configured to be movable along the first column; and a first drive unit installed in an upper part of the first column and configured to move the first column in the first direction, and the second crane robot comprises: a second column configured to be movable in the first direction and extend in the second direction and spaced apart from the first column; a second arm unit configured to be movable along the second column; and a second drive unit installed in a lower part of the second column and configured to move the second column in the first direction. When the first column and the second column are disposed in parallel in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, the first arm unit at least partially overlaps with the second arm unit in the second direction.

Provided is a crane device with a plurality of crane robots within a limited space to improve the transport efficiency of a container. The crane device comprises: a first crane robot; and a second crane robot, wherein the first crane robot comprises: a first column configured to be movable in a first direction and extend in a second direction; a first arm unit configured to be movable along the first column; and a first drive unit installed in an upper part of the first column and configured to move the first column in the first direction, and the second crane robot comprises: a second column configured to be movable in the first direction and extend in the second direction and spaced apart from the first column; a second arm unit configured to be movable along the second column; and a second drive unit installed in a lower part of the second column and configured to move the second column in the first direction. When the first column and the second column are disposed in parallel in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, the first arm unit at least partially overlaps with the second arm unit in the second direction.

Provided is an apparatus for transporting articles that can effectively treat numerous articles. The apparatus for transporting articles comprises: a frame; a first transport mounting portion connected to the frame and configured to support a first-class article from below; a second transport mounting portion connected to the frame, disposed over the first transport mounting portion and configured to support the first-class article from below; a third transport mounting portion connected to the frame, disposed over the second transport mounting portion and configured to support a second-class article different from the first-class article from below. The first transport mounting portion operates independently of the second and third transport mounting portions, and the second transport mounting portion and the third transport mounting portion operate simultaneously.

Warehouse automation and methods of sorting and sequencing garment items can be used to enhance efficiencies of order fulfillment processes. For example, this document describes warehouse automation of systems and methods for efficiently compiling store replenishment orders for garment items. The systems and methods make store replenishment of garment items highly efficient. In some examples, the systems and methods are focused on automation (e.g., using autonomous mobile robots that transport pods containing garment items) and arranging the garment items in store-ready containers that can be wheeled out directly into the retail area for efficient store replenishment.

A baggage management system includes: a storage rack including a plurality of receptacles shaped and structured to retain one or more baggage items; a baggage transportation system including a plurality of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) configured to transport one or more baggage items between a pick up point, a drop off point, and the storage rack, each AGV including a a wireless communication unit and a controller configured to control movement of the specific AGV based on received control instructions; and a baggage administration server including a processor, a memory unit, and a wireless communication interface, and configured to receive a request to store or retrieve a baggage item from the storage rack, determine the position of the one or more AGVs, identify the one or more AGVs required to either store or retrieve a baggage item as defined in the request, and transmit control instructions to the AGVs.

A stocker system includes a main frame, a plurality of shelves disposed within the main frame, and a crane adjacent to the main frame. The crane includes a lower module that includes a plurality of lower profiles. An upper module is disposed on the lower module. The upper module includes a plurality of upper profiles and at least one upper expandable plate. The plurality of upper profiles is disposed on the plurality of lower profiles. The at least one upper expandable plate is disposed between the plurality of upper profiles.

A stocker system includes a main frame, a plurality of shelves disposed within the main frame, and a crane adjacent to the main frame. The crane includes a lower module that includes a plurality of lower profiles. An upper module is disposed on the lower module. The upper module includes a plurality of upper profiles and at least one upper expandable plate. The plurality of upper profiles is disposed on the plurality of lower profiles. The at least one upper expandable plate is disposed between the plurality of upper profiles.