A product handling system for retrieving and storing products within storage containers includes a rotatable container carousel, a robotic picking device, and an access station. The rotatable container carousel includes a rotational device having a rotational carousel axis, and a storage container support connected to the rotational device at a radial carousel distance between the rotational axis of the rotational device and a horizontal center point of the storage container support, allowing rotation through at least a storage container loading position and a storage container accessing position. The robotic picking device includes a robotic base at a base center position, a first robotic segment connected to the robotic base, and a gripper connected at least indirectly to the first robotic segment. The gripper is spaced at an adjustable radial gripper distance between the base center position and the gripper such that the gripper is as least within reach of the storage container accessing position. The gripper is configured to releasably grab a product from within a storage container positioned in the storage container accessing position. The rotatable container carousel and the robotic picking device are configured to be in signal communication with a control system. The access station is arranged at least partly above the rotatable container carousel. The access station is configured to allow an operator access to content within a storage container supported on the storage container support.

An automatic storage and retrieval system is provided that is usable to sort, store and retrieve parcels for delivery. The system provides a multi-layered rail system allowing a high-density storage system for parcels. In some aspects, the parcels may be sorted between parcel containers in different layers, and in some aspects parcel containers may be transferred between layers, allowing individual parcels to be logically sorted and placed within a parcel container according to a delivery destination. Once at a delivery destination, the system may be used to load an unmanned delivery device, such as a robot, with a parcel container associated with the delivery destination.

An loading equipment and a conveying system for tank track moving supports are provided, the loading equipment includes an circular conveyor line and a loading device; the circular conveyor line includes a support frame, a baseplate is connected with the support frame, an circular guide rail is connected with the baseplate, trays are connected above the circular guide rail, fixture assemblies are connected with the trays, an circular driving part is connected with the trays; tracking cars are fixedly connected with the trays and slidably connected with the circular guide rail; the circular driving part is fixedly connected with the tracking cars. Seamless involvement of moving support from the blank transmission to the processing output process is achieved, the processing efficiency is improved, and the position of the moving support in the transportation process is definite.

An loading equipment and a conveying system for tank track moving supports are provided, the loading equipment includes an circular conveyor line and a loading device; the circular conveyor line includes a support frame, a baseplate is connected with the support frame, an circular guide rail is connected with the baseplate, trays are connected above the circular guide rail, fixture assemblies are connected with the trays, an circular driving part is connected with the trays; tracking cars are fixedly connected with the trays and slidably connected with the circular guide rail; the circular driving part is fixedly connected with the tracking cars. Seamless involvement of moving support from the blank transmission to the processing output process is achieved, the processing efficiency is improved, and the position of the moving support in the transportation process is definite.

A stacking storage arrangement includes multiple container receiving spaces, a loading space arranged below the container receiving spaces, in which the container receiving spaces are held at a first height above the loading space; and a loading vehicle movable between the loading space and a transfer region. The loading vehicle includes a container seat with a container contact surface, and the container seat is movable in a lifting direction. In the container contact surface, the container seat further includes at least two notches opening to at least one side, and at least one transfer device includes transfer fingers configured to match the notches in the container contact surface.

A stacking storage arrangement includes multiple container receiving spaces, a loading space arranged below the container receiving spaces, in which the container receiving spaces are held at a first height above the loading space; and a loading vehicle movable between the loading space and a transfer region. The loading vehicle includes a container seat with a container contact surface, and the container seat is movable in a lifting direction. In the container contact surface, the container seat further includes at least two notches opening to at least one side, and at least one transfer device includes transfer fingers configured to match the notches in the container contact surface.

An automated storage comprising a storage rack configured to store storage bins, a self-propelled shuttle vehicle configured to move along the first horizontal direction of the storage rack, a self-propelled satellite vehicle configured to be carriable by the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and configured to move along the second horizontal direction of the storage rack essentially perpendicular against the first horizontal direction, wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to carry storage bin between the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and the storage position; wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle comprises at least one groove on the top surface of the self-propelled satellite vehicle, a pair of mutually facing guides along the second horizontal direction wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to move on top of the pair of mutually facing guides, a pair of mutually facing bars along the second horizontal direction essentially above the said pair of mutually facing guides wherein the storage bin is to be placed on top of the pair of mutually facing bars by the lifting lugs of the storage bin.

An automated storage comprising a storage rack configured to store storage bins, a self-propelled shuttle vehicle configured to move along the first horizontal direction of the storage rack, a self-propelled satellite vehicle configured to be carriable by the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and configured to move along the second horizontal direction of the storage rack essentially perpendicular against the first horizontal direction, wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to carry storage bin between the self-propelled shuttle vehicle and the storage position; wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle comprises at least one groove on the top surface of the self-propelled satellite vehicle, a pair of mutually facing guides along the second horizontal direction wherein the self-propelled satellite vehicle is configured to move on top of the pair of mutually facing guides, a pair of mutually facing bars along the second horizontal direction essentially above the said pair of mutually facing guides wherein the storage bin is to be placed on top of the pair of mutually facing bars by the lifting lugs of the storage bin.

Systems and methods for delivering a package to a curbside receptacle are provided. A delivery window of a vehicle may be aligned with a curbside receptacle. A carousel within the vehicle may be moved, e.g., rotated, within the vehicle to align a target compartment with the delivery window. A conveyor arm slidably coupled to the delivery window is then extended and aligned with the target compartment, and a target package within the target compartment is ejected from the target compartment onto the conveyor arm, e.g., via a plunger mechanism. The conveyor arm then transfers the target package to curbside receptacle.

A distribution station includes a base, a housing, a rotating shelf, a distribution vehicle, a sorting device, and a control system. The housing is provided on the base, and is provided with a goods access port and an access door. The rotating shelf is provided on the base and located in the housing. The rotating shelf includes a rotating shaft, a transmission belt, a plurality of shelf units, and a driving mechanism. The distribution vehicle enters and exits the housing via the access door and is used to transport goods. The sorting device is provided on the base and located in the housing. The sorting device is used to pick up goods and place the same between the distribution vehicle and the shelf units. The control system is used to control the driving mechanism and the sorting device.