The invention relates to a driverless transport vehicle (1) having a support frame (2), a chassis (3), a controller (4) and a loading platform (5) with a floor (6). The floor (6) is fixedly fastened to the support frame (2) and inclined at an inclination angle (cc) with respect to a horizontal plane. The invention also relates to a transfer station (43, 43') for reloading a loading device (18) between the transport vehicle (1) and a receiving area (44), which has a parking area (46) for the transport vehicle (1), and to a transfer apparatus (47) having a slider (50), which is movable relative to the receiving area (44), for moving the loading device (18). The invention furthermore relates to a workstation (11) for loading loading devices (18) on transport vehicles (1) with goods (12), in which a first conveyor system (16) for goods (12) and a second roadway (20) for the transport vehicles (1) forms a thoroughfare (K) for transport vehicles (1) respectively loaded with a loading device (18). Finally, the invention relates to an order-picking system (31), in which the transport vehicles (1), a transfer station (43, 43') and/or a workstation (11) of the types mentioned are used.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 47/82 - Éléments à mouvement rotatif ou alternatif agissant directement sur les objets ou matériaux, p. ex. poussoirs, râteaux, pelles
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IMPROVED LOADING STATION FOR LOADING GOODS INTO LOADING AIDS, STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING A LOADING STATION OF THIS TYPE AND OPERATING METHOD FOR A LOADING STATION OF THIS TYPE
The invention relates to a loading station (1..1", 1a..1f) for loading goods (3) into loading aids (2), the loading station comprising a traveling area (A) for autonomous transport vehicles (4) which is delimited by mutually intersecting planes (B1, B2, C1, C2). The loading station (1..1", 1a..1f) also comprises a lifting device (12, 12a) for the loading aids (2) and a loading device (9, 9a) for loading goods (3) into loading aids (2). In addition, the loading station (1..1", 1a..1f) comprises conveying systems (5, 5a..5c, 6, 6a) for transporting loading aids (2) and goods (3), said conveying systems connecting the lifting device (12, 12a) to the loading device (9, 9a). The conveying systems (5, 5a..5c, 6, 6a) are located above the traveling area (A). Also, the height of the traveling area (A) corresponds at least to a passage height for a transport vehicle (4) loaded with a loading aid (2). The invention also relates to a storage system (58a, 58b) having a loading station of this type and to a method for operating a loading station (1..1", 1a..1f) of this type.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
3.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED LOADING OF A LOAD CARRIER WITH LOAD UNITS FORMING A LOAD STACK
The invention relates to a device (1) and to a method for the automated loading of a load carrier with load units forming a load stack, comprising a first provision apparatus (2) for providing load carriers, a second provision apparatus (3) for providing load units, and a transfer system for picking up load units and setting them down in three-dimensional loading positions on the load stack. The transfer system comprises a transfer unit (4) having a transfer device (5) which can be moved in space. The transfer device (5) comprises a support apparatus having a support surface and a push unit.
B65G 57/10 - Empilage d'objets en ajoutant les objets au sommet de la pile par le côté par des dispositifs, p. ex. à mouvement alternatif, agissant directement sur les objets, pour le transfert selon l'horizontale au sommet des piles
B65G 57/20 - Empilage d'objets de forme particulière à trois dimensions, p. ex. cubiques, cylindriques
4.
WORKSTATION FOR TRANSFERRING ITEMS BETWEEN LOAD CARRIERS
The invention relates to a workstation (1) for transferring items between load carriers (3) accommodated in mobile transportation loading aids (2), comprising a control computer for recording transfer orders, and also comprising a working area and a plurality of supply locations (BP) for transportation loading aids (2), wherein each supply location (BP) is assigned at least one presentation position (AP), and each supply location (BP) comprises a lifting apparatus (4) for the purpose of orienting load carriers (3) on a presentation plane (AE). In addition, the control computer is designed to create a transfer instruction. The workstation (1) also comprises a control apparatus, which is designed to activate the lifting apparatuses (4) such that transportation loading aids (2) are oriented on the presentation plane in accordance with the transfer instruction. The invention additionally relates to an order-picking system having a plurality of such workstations (1) and also to a method for transferring items.
B65G 1/10 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports relativement mobiles pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
5.
METHOD AND REPACKING STATION FOR REPACKING GOODS FROM DISPENSING CONTAINERS INTO GOODS RECEIVING CONTAINERS
The invention relates to a method and a repacking station (1, 1a., 1j) for repacking goods (23) from dispensing containers (2) into goods receiving containers (3, 3a..3b'), wherein a receiving volume in the first goods receiving container (3a) is smaller than in the dispensing container (2). The repacking station (1, 1a., 1j) comprises a goods dispensing region (A) and a goods takeover region (B) and, between them, a first goods transfer shaft (4a). The goods (23) are dispensed from the dispensing container (2) into the first goods receiving container (3a) via the first goods transfer shaft (4a). The goods (23) are then redistributed such that, in the first goods receiving container (3a), there remains just such an amount of goods (23) until a predeterminable filling height (x5) is reached in the first goods receiving container (3a). The invention further relates to an order-picking system (10) having such a repacking station (1, 1a.. 1j).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 47/38 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs en basculant, renversant ou dégageant les porte-charges
B65G 47/61 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter vers des transporteurs du type suspendu, p. ex. à trolley ou à partir de ces transporteurs pour objets
The invention relates to a transfer device (1) for transferring goods from a releasing container (S) to a receiving container (T), comprising a first provisioning device (2), a second provisioning device (3), a transfer container (4) and a container manipulation device (5, 6). The transfer device (1) is configured to put the transfer container (4) over the releasing container (S) in order to thus transfer goods from the releasing container (S) into the transfer container (4). Furthermore, the transfer device (1) is configured to tip the transfer container (4) in order to transfer goods from the transfer container (4) into the receiving container (T). The invention also relates to a corresponding method and to a picking system having such a transfer device (1).
The invention relates to a turning device (100) and to a method for turning containers (S, T), wherein the containers (S, T) are received between two turning conveying devices. The turning conveying devices are rotated about an axis of rotation in order to turn the containers (S, T). The invention also relates to a transfer device (1) and to a method for transferring goods from a receiving container (S) to a releasing container (T), wherein a receiving container (T) is slipped over a releasing container (S) at a slip-over station (4) in order to form a turning pair. The turning pair is turned by means of the turning device (100). Subsequently, the releasing container (S) can be removed from the receiving container (T) at a removal station (5) in order to release the goods into the receiving container.
B65G 47/252 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs présentant les objets selon un orientement donné en les retournant ou en les intervertissant autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction de transport
B65B 7/28 - Fermeture de réceptacles ou récipients semi-rigides ou rigides, non déformés par le contenu ou n'en prenant pas la forme, p. ex. boîtes ou cartons en appliquant des fermetures séparées préformées, p. ex. couvercles, capuchons
B65B 69/00 - Déballage des objets ou matériaux non prévu ailleurs
B65B 35/58 - Retournage des objets par des moyens d'action positive, p. ex. pour présenter les parties étiquetées vers le haut
B65G 13/02 - Chemins de roulement comportant des rouleaux entraînés
8.
MULTI-STAGE METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SEQUENCING GOODS, AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM FOR SAME
The invention relates to a multi-stage method for sequencing goods (A1.. 15) in an order-picking system (1a.. 1e) comprising a first sorting device (6a.. 6c) with a plurality of buffer conveyor lines (7, PL1.. PL4) arranged parallel to one another with respect to the conveying process and a second sorting device (11) arranged downstream thereof. Detected orders (AT1.. AT10) are connected together in a control computer (21) of the order-picking system (1a.. 1e) and subsequently segmented into groups (WG1..WG7) of goods regardless of order limits (ATG), each group having a respective specifiable number of goods (A1.. 15). Groups (WG1.. WG7) of goods are selectively transferred into the buffer conveyor lines (7, PL1.. PL4) for the sorting process and subsequently conveyed to the second sorting device (11), where the groups are sorted, group (WG1.. WG7) by group (WG1.. WG7), according to the order sequence. The invention additionally relates to an order-picking system (1a.. 1e) in which the aforementioned method can be carried out.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
9.
METHOD AND PICKING WAREHOUSE FOR PICKING GOODS OF DIFFERENT PICKING ORDERS
The invention relates to a method and a picking warehouse (2) for the picking and packaging of goods (1). For this purpose, the picking warehouse (2) comprises an order management system (3), transport load carriers (4), an automatic unloading station (5), a provision apparatus (18) for providing a shipping package (6) or a collective load carrier (7) at the unloading station (5), and a packaging station (10). According to the method, picking orders are acquired and the goods (1) are provided in transport load carriers (4) and transported to the unloading station (5). At the unloading station (5), as required on the basis of the picking order, a shipping package (6) or a collective load carrier (7) is provided, into which the goods (1) are transferred from the transport loading aids (4). The filled shipping package (6) can be dispatched and shipped to a goods recipient. In contrast, the filled collective load carrier (7) is provided at the packaging station (10), where the goods (1) are transferred from the collective load carrier (7) into a secondary package (9). The filled secondary package (9) can then be shipped to a goods recipient.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 17/20 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge comprenant des porte-charges suspendus à des chaînes de traction aériennes
B65G 17/48 - Contrôle de l'assiette des porte-charges durant leur déplacement
B65G 47/61 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter vers des transporteurs du type suspendu, p. ex. à trolley ou à partir de ces transporteurs pour objets
10.
IMPROVED SWITCHING FROM AN ENERGY SAVING MODE INTO A NORMAL OPERATING MODE IN A PICKING SYSTEM
The invention relates to a picking system (1) comprising a goods store (3a, 3b), a picking station (14), conveying equipment (8a...8e, 10, 12a...12c) for transporting goods (9a...9h, 11), a drive system (M) for the conveying equipment (8a...8e, 10, 12a...12c), a control system for the conveying equipment ((8a...8e, 10, 12a...12c), and an energy supply system (EVS) for the drive system (M) and the control system (22), wherein the picking system (1) comprises an electronic energy saving module (21) by means of which the picking system (1) can be switched from a normal operating mode into an energy saving mode and vice versa. The energy saving module (21) is also designed a) to mask, suppress or automatically acknowledge error messages when switching from the energy saving mode into the normal operating mode, and/or b) to suppress or automatically acknowledge error diagnosis functions or troubleshooting functions when switching from the energy saving mode into the normal operating mode, and/or c) to provide an error message acknowledgement element when switching from the energy saving mode into the normal operating mode, by means of which element multiple error messages can be acknowledged at the same time. The invention also relates to a method for operating a picking system (1) of this type.
B65G 1/00 - Emmagasinage d'objets, individuellement ou avec une certaine ordonnance, dans des entrepôts ou des magasins
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 43/00 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs
G06F 11/07 - Réaction à l'apparition d'un défaut, p. ex. tolérance de certains défauts
11.
TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING PACKING UNITS
The invention relates to a transfer device (1) for handling packing units (P), comprising a gripper head (2) with a main frame (3), on which a gripper module (4) and a loading arm module (5) are movably mounted. The gripper module (4) is movable relative to the loading arm module (5) in a stroke movement direction (Y) in order to lift the packing unit (P) so that the loading arm module (5) can be driven under it and support it.
The invention relates to a load carrier transfer station (1) for loading and/or unloading a transport rack (2), comprising a staging device (4) having a staging area (41) for the transport rack (2), a control system (5) and a first transfer system (11a) which comprises a transfer device, a buffer device (8), a conveyor system (9) and a preloading rack (6), wherein the staging device (4) is designed to position the transport rack (2) on a staging area so that shelf compartments (21a..21c) of the transport rack (2) are aligned flush with the preloading compartments (61a..61c), and the transfer device has transfer elements which can be moved synchronously by a first control device (51a) of the control system (5) in order to move the load carriers (3a..3c) simultaneously between the preloading compartments (61a..61c) and the shelf compartments (21a..21c). Furthermore, the invention relates to a storage and picking system having such a load carrier transfer station (1), as well as to a method for loading and a method for unloading a transport rack (2) by means of a load carrier transfer station (1).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
Computer-implemented method (100) for optimizing the provision of cargo (14) at an order-picking workstation (26) of an intralogistics system (10). In this case, times for transporting cargo (14) from a buffer apparatus (50) to an order-picking workstation (26) via a transport system (22, 24) are calculated. An expected order-picking performance of an order picker (32) at the order-picking workstation (26) is also predicted. An optimized future provision sequence for cargo (14) upstream of the order-picking workstation (26) and a cargo load of the buffer stations (54) and/or of the buffer positions (52) are calculated on the basis of this information, with the result that neither congested situations nor idling situations arise and an overall performance of the intralogistics system is consequently improved.
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
14.
CUTTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING CUT TRACKS IN AN OUTER PACKAGING
The invention relates to a cutting device (1) and a method for applying substantially encircling cut tracks (S) in an outer packaging (2) in order to cut off a collar (22) and/or a window cutout. Here, the cutting device (1) comprises a first cutting module (4a), which comprises two opposite cutting units (41) which can each be moved along a first cutting direction. Moreover, the cutting device (1) comprises a control unit (7) for determining a cutting height and for controlling the cutting units (41), a positioning device for positioning the outer packaging (2), and a conveying device (3).
B65B 69/00 - Déballage des objets ou matériaux non prévu ailleurs
B26D 1/04 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant linéairement
B26D 7/01 - Moyens pour maintenir ou mettre en position la pièce
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TRAY FOR TRANSPORTING A LOAD IN AN ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM, UNLOADING DEVICE AND LOADING DEVICE
The invention relates to a multiple-part tray (1) for transporting a load in an order-picking system, comprising four side walls, a lower part (2) and an upper part (3) which is movable relative to the lower part (2) from a transport configuration into a delivery configuration, wherein the lower part (2) provides two first side walls (201) and the upper part (3) provides two second side walls (301). Moreover, the invention relates to an unloading device and to a method for unloading the tray (1), wherein the upper part (3) is moved relative to the lower part (2), in order to adjust the tray (1) from the transport configuration into the delivery configuration. Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer-implemented method for actuating a position change device, in order to move a load into a loading pose in order to load a tray (1). Moreover, the invention relates to a loading device for carrying out the method. Finally, the invention relates to an order-picking system with a multiplicity of trays (1), an unloading device and/or a loading device.
B65D 1/42 - Pièces ou éléments de renfort ou de consolidation
B65D 6/00 - Réceptacles dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau de remplacement
B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu
B65G 1/07 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés l'objet du sommet de la pile se présentant toujours à un même niveau prédéterminé
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a method for removing a product (1) from a stack (2), wherein a product (1) is removed from the stack (2) and transferred to a conveying system (7c) by means of an automatic transfer device (8), and an image of the stack (2) is captured by means of an image capturing unit (9), said image being evaluated by means of an evaluating unit (10) in order to detect an identification mark (4) provided on the product (1) and to identify the product (1). Product data which is associated with the product (1) and from which an edge position of the product (1) can be calculated is read from a database (12). The transfer device (8) can be controlled on the basis of the edge position in order to remove the product (1).
G05B 1/00 - Éléments de comparaison, c.-à-d. éléments pour effectuer la comparaison directement ou indirectement entre une valeur désirée et des valeurs existantes ou prévues
The invention relates to a method and a transport system for transporting loads (2) from a repository position (Q1..Q3) to a target region (ZB, ZB') using a large number of autonomous industrial trucks (1, 1a, 1b). In the process, a load (2) is transported by an industrial truck (1, 1a, 1b), in accordance with a transport task, from a repository position (Q1..Q3) to a standby location (W1, W2, W1', W2', Wx) which is assigned to the target region (ZB, ZB') appropriate for the task. If the target region (ZB, ZB') is free of another industrial truck (1, 1a, 1b), the load (2) is set down in one of the storage locations (L1..L3, L1'..L3') of the target region (ZB, ZB'). Assignment of a load (2) to a free storage location (L1..L3, L1'..L3') is derived here by the arrival of the autonomous industrial trucks (1, 1a, 1b) in the target region (ZB, ZB').
The invention relates to a method for transferring articles (2) from a long-term store (3) to a short-term buffer (4) in a storage and order-picking system (1) which has the long-term store (3), the automatically operated short-term buffer (4) and a transfer system (5) between the long-term store (3) and the short-term buffer (4). Multiple orders (AT) are registered by an order computer (6), an analysis quantity (M) comprising multiple orders (AT) is defined, order lines (AZ) of the analysis quantity (M) are sorted and groups of articles (WG) each comprising articles (2) of one article type (WT) are formed. The articles (2) of the groups of articles (WG) are subsequently transferred from the long-term store (3) to the short-term buffer (4). A storage and order-picking system (1) for carrying out the method is also specified.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
19.
IMPROVED METHOD FOR PICKING GOODS THAT COME FROM TWO DIFFERENT SUBSYSTEMS, AND STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM THEREFOR
The invention relates to a method for picking goods (2a, 2b) in order loading equipment (3) in a storage and picking system (1), in which goods (2a) in a first order part and goods (2b) in a second order part are provided in different subsystems (4, 5) of the storage and picking system (1) and are transported from there to a picking station (8). A control apparatus (16) defines a goods target sequence in which the goods (2b) in the second order part are provided at the picking station (8). This is used to derive an order target sequence in which the goods (2a) in the first order part are provided at the picking station (8). The control apparatus (16) calculates a starting time for transporting away the goods (2a) in the first order part before the goods (2b) in the second order part are sorted according to the goods target sequence. The invention also relates to a storage and picking system (1) for carrying out said method.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
20.
IMPROVED METHOD FOR LOADING A TARGET LOADING AID, AND WAREHOUSE AND PICKING SYSTEM THEREFOR
The invention relates to a method for loading a target loading aid (2) with goods (3) at a loading station (1, 1a, 1b). An order (OD) is entered and the associated goods (3) are determined. Loading properties (E1, E2) and loading parameters (P1..P3) are used to simulate a procedure of loading the target loading aid (2) with the goods (3). A loading pattern is created based thereon and is analysed on the basis of an objective. The loading pattern that best meets the objective is selected from multiple loading patterns. A loading rule for the loading device (4, 4a, 4b) is created based thereon, and the loading procedure is also carried out in reality in accordance therewith. The invention furthermore relates to a warehouse and picking system (13a, 13b) for performing the disclosed method.
The invention relates to a distributor system (1) for conveying goods with loading aids, comprising a supply system (2), a first distributor device (3a), a first buffer device (4a) and a target system (5), wherein the first distributor device (3a) has a distributor section (32a), along which the loading aids can be conveyed, and a first distributor forwarding section (31a) which is connected to the supply system (2) in conveying terms, and wherein the first distributor device (3a) is connected to the first buffer device (4a) and to the target system (5) in conveying terms, wherein the first distributor device (3a) has a second distributor forwarding section (33a) which is connected to the buffer discharge section (4a) of the first buffer device (4a) in conveying terms. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for supplying goods to form an order by means of a distributor system (1).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 47/51 - Dispositifs pour décharger les objets ou matériaux des transporteurs avec distribution, p. ex. automatique, aux points voulus selon des signaux non programmés, p. ex. répondant à la situation de l'approvisionnement au point de destination
22.
METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A SOURCE OF FAULT IN AN INTRALOGISTICS SYSTEM WITH THE AID OF A GRAPH MODEL
The invention relates to a method (100) for identifying a source of fault in an intralogistics system (10), in which method functional causal relationships between components are identified from signal sequences (30) from components of the system (10) during anomaly situations, and are represented in a graph model (36). On the basis of this graph model (36), one or more probable causes (40) for a current anomaly in the intralogistics system (10) are calculated. According to the invention, already known fault patterns (33, 40) may be additionally taken into consideration for providing the graph model (36) and/or sources of fault (33) for an anomaly may be manually input via a user terminal (78).
At a workstation for an order-picking system, with a remote control device are a source load carrier, and a target loading aid of a picking order, wherein the operator reloads at least one article unit according to an order. By actuating a confirmation control element, the operator indicates the completed reloading to a process controller of the workstation, which is configured to trigger a step following the current order. The confirmation control element has a base station and a mobile unit, between which a coupled wireless data communication connection is established. The mobile unit has an actuating element with an electric contactor, an electric energy storage, and a micro controller with a communication interface. Moreover, the data communication connection is only established during an actuation of the actuating element and the transmission of the data telegram.
G06Q 20/20 - Systèmes de réseaux présents sur les points de vente
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
24.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND/OR OPTIMISING OPERATING CONDITIONS OF AN INTRALOGISTICS SYSTEM
A method (100) for determining operating conditions of an intralogistics system (10) with a plurality of components like conveyors, storage systems, shuttles, and others is proposed. The method (100) comprises a simulating (110) step and a step of generating process data from that simulation. A determination module (42) is configured to perform a step of determining modified component parameters and properties by analysing process data while optimising a predefined target variable (50) of the intralogistics system (10). In another aspect, an intralogistics system (10) with a simulation module (40) and a determination module (42), both accordingly configured to analyse process data and determine optimised operating conditions of an intralogistics system (10).
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
25.
METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY BY MEANS OF A ROBOT, AND STORAGE AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM THEREFOR
The invention relates to a method for transferring products (9, 9a..9d) by means of a robot (2) and to a storage and order-picking system (1a..1d) for performing the method. Dependent on the way in which the product (9, 9a..9d) to be transferred can be gripped, a gripper (7a..7c) is coupled to a robot head (6) of the robot (2), or is activated there. This allows a product (9, 9a..9d) to be picked up at a first position (P1) and set down at a second position (P2). The products (9, 9a..9d) are fed to the robot (2) separately on the basis of the product groups (G1..G3), and so first the products (9, 9a..9d) of a first product group (G1) are provided at the first position (P1) and then products (9, 9a..9d) of a second product group (G2) are provided at the first position (P1). The first product group (G1) comprises products (9, 9a..9d) which can be gripped in a first way and the second product group (G2) comprises products (9, 9a..9d) which can be gripped in a second way.
B65G 1/00 - Emmagasinage d'objets, individuellement ou avec une certaine ordonnance, dans des entrepôts ou des magasins
26.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM, MOBILE MEASURED-VALUE DETECTION UNIT, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED DETECTION OF MEASURED VALUES IN THE STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM
A mobile measurement-value acquisition unit has an autarkic power supply, a central processing unit and multiple sensors. The mobile measurement-value acquisition unit can acquire measured data on a movement path in a storage and picking system and store the location of the acquisition. During this process, the mobile measurement-value acquisition unit is moved along the movement path by conveyors of the storage and picking system and is optionally stopped on a storage location of the storage and picking system. Further, such measurement-value acquisition unit operates in a storage and picking system, and a method operates the storage and picking system.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
27.
METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HANDLING AND EXAMINING TRANSPORT RACKS FOR DELIVERING GOODS
The invention relates to an unloading device (12) for unloading and examining the quality of a transport rack that has a plurality of shelf compartments, and to a corresponding method. For this purpose, the unloading device (12) comprises an operating unit (28) having a horizontally extendable thrust element for sliding a load carrier out of one of the shelf compartments, wherein the unloading device (12) has a monitoring unit for detecting a retaining force acting on the operating unit (28) when extending the thrust element. Moreover, the invention relates to a loading station for a transport rack, and to a corresponding method. For this purpose, the loading station (10) comprises a loading device (13) for automatically loading the shelf compartments of the transport rack with load carriers. The invention also relates to a method for delivering goods, wherein the goods are delivered in load carriers in a transport rack. Here, the transport racks can be loaded in a loading station (10) and unloaded by an unloading device (12) for unloading and examining the quality of a transport rack. Finally, the invention relates to a transport rack comprising two transport frames which are situated mutually antiparallel and have two vertical uprights, wherein a distance between the vertical uprights is smaller than the frame width of the particular transport frame.
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet
The invention relates to a method for the computer-aided processing of a status change of a goods carrier (21a) in a storage and picking system (1), in which a storage and conveying region (A) of the storage and picking system (1) and goods carriers (21a..21c) located therein are visualised in a computer (26). Status change information (ZA) concerning a change in the physical status of a goods carrier (21a) and/or concerning a change in the status of a control program for the goods carrier (21a) is provided by an associated digital twin of the goods carrier (21a) and for digital twins of other goods carriers (21b, 21c). The invention further relates to a storage and picking system (1) for carrying out the method.
The invention relates to a system (1) and a method for detecting a number of goods in a placement region of a load carrier (4) in a warehouse, wherein the load carrier (4) is provided in an analysis region (3) and wherein an image of the placement region (8) of the load carrier (4) is recorded by means of an image recording system (2) and is transmitted to a data processing unit, whereupon the image is evaluated using an algorithm for object detection in order to identify the goods arranged in the placement region of the load carrier (4) as objects and to determine the number of goods in the placement region (8) of the load carrier (4).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
39 - Services de transport, emballage et entreposage; organisation de voyages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound or images; recorded logistics software; recorded computer software for recording information from a warehouse; recorded computer software for data analysis; recorded computer software for monitoring industrial installations and for controlling industrial processes; recorded computer software for monitoring machine status; recorded computer programmes for data processing; recorded file sharing software; recorded computer software for artificial intelligence; recorded software for generating statistics; recorded software for material flow optimization; recorded software for processing images, graphics and text; Instrumentation simulators being simulators for control of vehicles; instrumentation simulators being computer hardware and recorded software apparatus for controlling robots, conveyor machines and workstations used in warehouses; recorded simulation software Storage of goods; data storage services, namely, physical storage of electronically-stored data Design and development of computer software and databases; Computer programming in relation to data processing, evaluating and calculating data; Monitoring of computer systems and computer database systems to detect problems in warehouses; Monitoring of industrial processes, data analysis, namely, providing temporary use of non- downloadable cloud-based software that enables users to remotely monitor the condition of industrial machines; data modelling, namely, computer modeling services; providing internet based data capture services that enable the exchange of information via the internet from warehouses to its owners for use in automating the storage of goods
31.
METHOD AND ORDER-PICKING STORAGE FACILITY FOR STORING AND ORDER-PICKING GOODS
The invention relates to a method for storing and order-picking stackable goods carriers (3) in an order-picking storage facility, wherein transport loading aids (7a, 7b, 7c) are transported by autonomously movable driverless transport vehicles (9) between a loading station with an automatically operated loading device (10), a storage region (5), and a removal station with an automatically operated unloading device (11). The transport loading aids are loaded with goods carrier groups (8a, 8b, 8c) in the loading station, and the goods carriers are dispensed by the transport loading aids in the unloading station. The goods carriers are then reloaded onto one or more target loading aids (70; 170) in order to form a picking order. The invention additionally relates to an order-picking storage facility for storing and order-picking stackable goods carriers.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a sorting method and sorting device, characterized in that goods are sorted in several stages, identified, accumulated in a plurality of sorting lines and output collectively from the sorting lines.
B07C 5/36 - Appareils trieurs caractérisés par les moyens qu'ils utilisent en vue de la distribution
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
33.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING AND/OR AVERTING A FUTURE DISRUPTION
The invention relates to a method in which a probability of the occurrence of a disruption is output and/or a measure is initiated which reduces the probability of this disruption occurring if the occurrence of a disruption is probable, said probability being based on properties (a) of a conveyed item of piece goods (18). The transport of this item of piece goods (18) is classified according to whether or not a disruption occurs during the transport of this item of piece goods (18). The properties of the item of piece goods (a) are fed together with the transport classification (c) into an algorithm (36) which is capable of learning. By repetition of said steps for a plurality of piece goods (18) the probability of a disruption occurring during transport of the piece goods (18) can be calculated. The invention also relates to a storage and picking system for carrying out the proposed method.
B65G 43/08 - Dispositifs de commande actionnés par l'alimentation, le déplacement ou le déchargement des objets ou matériaux
G05B 1/00 - Éléments de comparaison, c.-à-d. éléments pour effectuer la comparaison directement ou indirectement entre une valeur désirée et des valeurs existantes ou prévues
The invention relates to a transport and manipulation system (1) comprising an activity area (4), in which a delivery device (3) is arranged, having an acceptance station (10) and a transfer station (11). The activity space comprises a working area (6) in which a plurality of static workstations (7) are arranged for manually carrying out processing orders, and a travel area (5) in which a plurality of autonomous transport vehicles (8) can move. Every transport vehicle (8) is designed to independently accept a load carrier (9) at the acceptance station according to a received transport order, to transfer same to one of the workstations (7) and carry out a handover there, or to accept said load carrier at the workstation (7), transport same to the transfer station and carry out a handover there. The travel area comprises a first travel section (12) and a second travel section (13), wherein a first travel speed is specified in the first travel section and a second travel speed is specified in the second travel section. The second travel speed is higher than the first travel speed. The second travel section is distinct from the first travel section, wherein transport vehicles can pass the boundary (14) at a passing zone (17).
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35.
GOODS BUNDLING DEVICE, STORAGE AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR STACKING GOODS AND SECURING THE STACK OF GOODS WITH A BELT
The invention relates to a goods bundling device (19, 19a, 19b) for stacking goods (10a ...10l) and securing the stack of goods (24) with a belt (25), and comprises: a banding shelf (26) on which the goods (10a ...10l) can be stacked; an automatic banding machine (27) having a belt guide (28) using which the belt (25) is guided around the stack of goods (24); a first conveyor system (29) for supplying the goods (10a ...10l) which delivers the goods (10a ...10l) to the banding shelf (26); and a second conveyor system (31) for removing the secured stack of goods (24). The conveyor device (30) of the first conveyor system (29) is arranged so that its end located downstream (D) in a first conveying direction (F1) is at a distance from the banding shelf (26) in the vertical direction (z) and is positioned above the banding shelf (26). The invention also relates to a storage and order-picking system (1) comprising such a goods bundling device (19, 19a, 19b) and to a method for operating such a goods bundling device (19, 19a, 19b).
B65B 13/04 - Application et amarrage des matériaux de liage, p. ex. ficelles, fils métalliques, bandelettes, bandes ou rubans, autour d'objets ou de groupes d'objets avec moyens de guidage autour des objets des matériaux de liage, avant de les détacher de leur source d'approvisionnement
B65B 27/00 - Ficelage en paquets d'objets particuliers présentant des problèmes particuliers, à l'aide de ficelle, de fil métallique ou de bandes ou rubans étroitsMise en balle de matériaux fibreux non prévue ailleurs, p. ex. de tourbe
B65B 27/08 - Emballage de feuilles de papier, d'enveloppes, de sacs ou d'autres articles minces et platsEmballage des journaux
B65G 19/02 - Transporteurs comportant un impulseur ou une série d'impulseurs portés par un élément de traction sans fin et disposés de façon à déplacer objets ou matériaux sur une surface porteuse ou sur un matériau de base, p. ex. transporteurs sans fin à raclettes pour objets, p. ex. des réceptacles
B65G 47/00 - Dispositifs de manutention d'objets ou de matériaux associés aux transporteursProcédés d'emploi de ces dispositifs
36.
WORKSTATION WITH A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE AND PICKING SYSTEM
The invention relates to a workstation (4) for a a picking system (1), having a remote control device. A source and destination load carrier (5, 6) of a picking order are provided at a workstation and at least one unit of goods is handled by the operator according to an order. On actuation of an actuation control element (7) by the operator, the handling of the goods is displayed to a process controller of the workstation, which is designed to trigger a step following the current order. According to the invention, the confirmation control element has a base station (9) and a mobile unit (10), between which there is a coupled wireless data communication link (11). The mobile unit has an actuation element (12) with an electric contactor (13), an electric energy store (15), and a microcontroller (14) with a communication interface. Further according to the invention, the data communication link exists only during an actuation of the actuation element and transmission of the data telegram.
G08C 17/02 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil utilisant une voie radio
37.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM, MOBILE MEASURED-VALUE DETECTION UNIT, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED DETECTION OF MEASURED VALUES IN THE STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM
The invention relates to a mobile measured-value detection unit (1, 1a, 1a', 1b) having an autarkic power supply (3), a central processing unit (4) and a plurality of sensors (5a..5c). The mobile measured-value detection unit (1, 1a, 1a', 1b) can capture measurement data on a movement path in a storage and picking system (8, 8a, 8b) and can store the capture location. The mobile measured-value detection unit (1, 1a, 1a', 1b) is moved along the movement path by conveying devices (2.,2b, 7..7d, 17a..17c, 18a..18e, 23a, 23b, 24..24d) of the storage and picking system (8, 8a, 8b) and optionally stopped at a storage location of the storage and picking system (8, 8a, 8b). The invention also relates to a storage and picking system (8, 8a, 8b) in which such a measured-value detection unit (1, 1a, 1a', 1b) operates, and a method for operating the storage and picking system (8, 8a, 8b).
B65G 43/02 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs détectant une condition physique dangereuse des porte-charges, p. ex. pour stopper l'entraînement en cas d'échauffement
38.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED STOCKING PERFORMANCE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
The invention relates to a storage and picking system (100a, 100b) and a method for operating same. Provided goods (405a...405i) are loaded, unmixed, into hanging pockets (408...408d), and groups of hanging pockets (408...408d) are subsequently formed in a hanging-pocket sorting device (103) on the basis of a goods grouping specification. In an additional step, goods (405a...405i) of a group are transferred from the hanging pockets (408...408d) into a goods-store loading aid (411a, 411b, 602, 803). The goods-store loading aid (411a, 411b, 602, 803), which is designed differently than a hanging pocket, is then deposited into a goods store (105, 601) of the storage and picking system (100a, 100b). When a picking order is received, the goods-store loading aid (411a, 411b, 602, 803) is transported to a picking station (106), at which the order goods (405a..405i) are loaded into a target loading aid (417).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
39.
PICKING STATION AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PICKING AND AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGING PRODUCTS
The invention relates to a picking station (19) and a storage and picking system (1) for automatically picking and automatically packaging products (10a..10p). The invention comprises an automatically operated packaging machine (25) and an outgoing goods conveyance mechanism (20) and different types of picking regions (24a...24f), in which the products (10a..10p) associated with an order are compiled and prepared for the packaging process. In particular, the products (10a..10p) are stacked on top of one another to form a product stack (41) and delivered in succession to a loading conveyor mechanism (26) leading to the packaging machine (25), or directly into the packaging machine (25). The invention furthermore relates to a method for operating said picking station (19) and said storage and picking system (1).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65B 35/50 - Mise en pile des objets ou des groupes d'objets, les uns sur les autres, avant empaquetage
The invention relates to an optimization method for improving the reliability of picking up and dispensing goods in a commissioning method using a robot. Goods are picked up by a gripper unit on a robot head from or out of a first goods carrier and deposited or dropped into or onto a second goods carrier. A grip pose for the gripper unit for picking up the goods is calculated in an image processing step by determining at least one dimension from a recorded image and determining a range assignment through a comparison with dimension ranges. Depending on a confidence value, a dimension value is determined from stored master goods data or from a normalization value of the dimension range and is assigned to the determined dimension. In a processing step, a mathematical scatter function is applied to the determined dimension and to the dimension ranges, and normalization values and confidence values of the dimension ranges are determined therefrom.
The invention relates to a method for picking goods (WQ1', WQ2, WQ2', WZ1, WZ1', WZ2) from source loading aids (Q1, Q1', Q2, Q2') in or on target loading aids (Z1, Ζ1', Z2, Z3) in a storage and picking system (1). The goods (WQ1', WQ2, WQ2', WZ1, WZ1', WZ2) belong to a first type of goods group (WTG1), the type of goods (WT1..WT3) being ones that can be automatically handled, or a second type of goods group (WTG2), the type of goods (WT1..WT3) being ones that can be manually handled. A first supporting part (AT1) with goods (WQ1', WZ1, WZ1') from the first type of goods group (WTG1) is transported to a first automatic picking station (KA1, ΚΑ1') and picked there, and a second supporting part (AT2) with goods (WQ2, WQ2', WZ2) from the second type of good groups (WTG2) is transported to a first manual picking station (KM1, ΚΜ1') and picked there. The invention also relates to a storage and picking system (1) for carrying out the method.
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42.
STORAGE AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM WITH A REDUCED PROCESSING TIME AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
A method is specified for picking wares (22a … 22e) in a storage and order-picking system (1a, 1b), the latter comprising a warehouse (2), a loading station (3), a sorting unit (4), a packaging station (5), an overhead conveyor system (7a … 7f) and a control system (8). Wares (22a … 22e) are transferred from a loading aid (23, 24, 25a … 25c) to a transportation means (28a, 28b) at the loading station (3) and from a transportation means (28a, 28b) to a shipment loading aid (30) at the packaging station (5). Here, a ware (22a … 22e) is transported from the warehouse (2) to the loading station (3) for each order-picking instruction on an individual basis and independently of the other order-picking instructions. Furthermore, the transportation means (28a, 28b) is transported directly from the loading station (3) to the sorting unit (4) for each order-picking instruction on an individual basis and independently of the other order-picking instructions. Furthermore, a storage and order-picking system (1a, 1b) for carrying out the method is specified.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
43.
METHOD AND ORDER-PICKING STORAGE FACILITY FOR STORING AND ORDER-PICKING ARTICLES
The invention relates to a method for storing and order-picking stackable goods carriers (3) in an order-picking storage facility, transport loading aids (7; 107) being transported by means of unmanned, automated guided vehicles (9) between a loading station having an automatically operated loading device (13), a storage area (5) and a removal station having an automatically operated unloading device (32). The transport loading aids (7; 107) are loaded with goods carrier stacks (8) and said goods carrier stacks (8) are deposited in the unloading station by means of the transport loading aids (7; 107). The goods carriers (3) are then transferred to one or more target loading aids (34; 134) to a picking order. The invention further relates to an order-picking storage facility for storing and order-picking stackable goods carriers (3).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B66F 9/18 - Moyens pour saisir ou maintenir la charge
44.
STORAGE AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PICKING ORDERED ARTICLES FROM A SUSPENSION POCKET AND ANOTHER LOAD CARRIER
The invention relates to a storage and order-picking system (1a..1f) and to an order-picking method for picking ordered articles into or onto a target load carrier (4, 4'), wherein at least one of the picking orders includes several order lines (6, 7) specifying an ordered article (2, 3) in terms of article type (8) and number (9) of articles to be picked. When a picking order is carried out, a first load carrier (11, 11a..11c), which is different from a suspension pocket, is retrieved from a first storage area (10) together with the ordered article (2) of the first order line (6). A suspension pocket (13) containing ordered articles (3) of the second order line (7) is retrieved from a second storage area (12). The ordered article (2) of the first order line (6) and the ordered article (3) of the second order line (7) are then loaded into or onto a target load carrier (4, 4') in accordance with the at least one picking order.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
45.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM AND PICKING METHOD HAVING IMPROVED TRANSFER OF GOODS BETWEEN TWO STORAGE AREAS
The invention relates to a picking method for picking at least one order good (26a) into or onto a target loading aid (30), wherein, on the basis of a transfer request, goods (21a..21e) stored in a first storage area (8) by means of first loading aids (27a..27c) are transferred from a first loading aid (27a..27c) into or onto at least one second loading aid (29a..29c) and deposited in a second storage area (16). When a picking order is received, an order good (26a) is retrieved from the second storage area (16) and loaded into or onto the target loading aid (30). In the execution of the transfer request, the first loading aid (27a..27c) is completely or partially unloaded, depending on whether a parameter associated with a goods type reaches a threshold value. The invention further relates to a storage and picking system (1) for carrying out said method.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
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46.
STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM AND PICKING METHOD WITH IMPROVED GOODS TRANSFER BETWEEN TWO STORAGE LOCATIONS
The invention relates to a picking method for picking at least one ordered item (26a) in or on a destination loading aid (30), in which method items (21a..21e), which are stored in a first storage location (8) with the aid of first loading aids (27a..27c), are re-loaded on the basis of a transfer request by a first loading aid (27a..27c) into at least one suspended pocket (29a..29c) and stored in a second storage location (16). When a picking order is received, an ordered item (26a) is picked from the second storage location (16) and loaded in or on the destination loading aid (30). The transfer request is generated and executed without reference to a picking order. The invention also relates to a storage and picking system (1) for performing the specified method.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 30/02 - MarketingEstimation ou détermination des prixCollecte de fonds
G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
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47.
ROBOT SYSTEM FOR GRIPPING AN ITEM IN A STORAGE AND PICKING SYSTEM, AND OPERATING METHOD FOR SAME
The invention relates to a robot system (2a..2d) which comprises a robot (1a, 1b) having a movable robot head (4, 4a..4c) which has at least two spaced suction grippers (5, 5a..5c) and a sensor system (8a..8c) for detecting a gripping surface position and a gripping surface size of a gripping surface (24a..24n) of an item (23a..23n). With the aid of a controller (11) a gripping position for the movable robot head (4, 4a..4c) is calculated from the ascertained gripping surface position and gripping surface size, wherein a maximum number of suction grippers (5, 5a..5c) is in contact with the gripping surface (24a..24n) of the aforesaid item (23a..23n). The robot head (4, 4a..4c) is then moved into the calculated gripping position, where the suction grippers (5, 5a..5c) are activated in order to receive the item (23a..23n). The invention also relates to a method for operating the robot system (2a..2d).
Disclosed is a robot system (2a..2d) comprising a robot (1a, 1b) with a gripping unit (4) for picking up and placing/discharging products (26a..26g), said products (26a..26g) being classified into a number of types with respect to their dimensional stability, resistance to pressure, flexural rigidity, strength, absolute weight and/or specific weight. When manipulating the products (26a..26g), the robot (1a, 1b) and/or the gripping unit (4) is/are controlled according to the type determined for said products (26a..26g). Also disclosed is a method for operating the robot system (2a...2d).
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
G06Q 50/28 - Logistique, p.ex. stockage, chargement, distribution ou expédition
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49.
COMMISSIONING STATION AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY COMMISSIONING GOODS
The invention relates to a commissioning station for commissioning goods, comprising a source container conveying system for automatically transporting source containers (5a, 5b), a target container conveying system for automatically transporting target containers (33a,33b) and a fully automated robot system. The source container conveying system comprises a first removal station (27a) on which a first source container (5a) is provided, and a second removal station (27b) on which a second source container (5b) is provided. The target container conveying system comprises a first loading station (37a) on which a first target container (33a) is provided, and a second loading station (37b) on which a second target container (33b) is provided. The robot system comprises a robot (60) having a gripping unit (61) which is designed to remove goods according to different orders from the first source container and/or second source container and to place them in the first target container and/or the second target container, and a sensor system (62a, 62b) for detecting the goods in the first source container and the second source container The invention also relates to a method for automatically commissioning goods.
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 47/91 - Dispositifs pour saisir et déposer les articles ou les matériaux comportant des pinces pneumatiques, p. ex. aspirantes
50.
ROBOT SYSTEM FOR TESTING A LOADING SPACE OF A LOADING AID IN A STORAGE AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
The invention relates to a robot system (2a...2d) which comprises a robot (1a, 1b) having a gripping unit (4) for receiving goods (23a..23n) and a sensor system (8a...8e) for detecting a loading space (27a... 27d) of a load support (9a..9e) and the goods stored therein (23a..23n). With the aid of a controller (11), a product (23a...23n) is checked after being picked up as to whether a product (23a... 23n) projects out oif the loading space (27a...27d). Optionally, the product (23a...23n) projecting out of the loading space (27a...27d) is picked up and is placed in a different position or the part of the product (23a...23n) projecting out of the loading space (27a...27d) is moved into the loading space (27a...27d). The invention also relates to a method for operating the robot device (2a...2d).
The invention relates to a picking system (1) for picking goods (2a, 2b), comprising a goods acceptance zone (A1), a goods transfer zone, a storage zone (B1, B2), a storage conveyor (3), an order processing computer for registering a picking order and a removal conveyor. The storage conveyor (3) and/or the removal conveyor has a plurality of autonomous conveying vehicles (5a-5d) for transporting the goods (2a, 2b) / ordered goods on a travel surface. The travel surface is subdivided into a plurality of travel surface segments (E1, E3), and driving movements are co-ordinated so that at least 90% of the driving movements in each of the travel surface segments (E1, E3) are carried out by a closed group of autonomous conveying vehicles (5a-5d). The invention also relates to a method for operating the picking system (1).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
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LOAD CARRIER FOR PACKAGING UNITS, PACKAGING UNIT TRANSFER STATION, AND ORDER-PICKING SYSTEM FOR STORING AND PICKING PACKAGING UNITS
The invention relates to a load carrier (5) for transporting and storing a packaging unit (3) in an order-picking system, having a base (21) which comprises a transport and storage surface (22) on the base lower face; a first and second end face (23a, 23b); a first and a second longitudinal face (24a, 24b); a first loading plane (25) on the base upper face, said loading plane running between the first and second end face and being designed to receive the packaging unit; a first lateral wall (26a), which protrudes relative to the first loading plane, in the region of the first end face; and a second lateral wall (26b), which protrudes relative to the first loading plane, in the region of the second end face. In one embodiment, the first lateral wall (26a) forms a first transport ramp (29a), a first guide support (30a), and a first edge (31a). In a second embodiment, the load carrier (5) comprises the first loading plane (25) at a first height level and a second loading plane (25') at a second height level in order to receive packaging units with different widths. The invention additionally relates to a packaging unit transfer station and to an order-picking system for storing and picking packaging units.
The invention relates to a method for picking order goods which are allocated to an order comprising a plurality of shipping containers. In the method, order goods allocated to the order are removed from a store (2), transported into a dynamic buffer (5), and stored there temporarily. The dynamic buffer (5) comprises an infeed section (6), an outfeed section (7), a plurality of buffer lanes (8) arranged between the infeed section (6) and the outfeed section (7), and at least one return lane (9) arranged therebetween. If a portion of the order goods available in the dynamic buffer (5) is sufficient to fill a predefinable number of shipping containers and is ready for packing, this portion of the order goods ready for packing is discharged from the dynamic buffer (5), transported to a picking workstation (10) and transferred there into the predefined number of shipping containers. The predefined number of shipping containers is smaller here than the total number of shipping containers necessary to fulfil the order. The invention also relates to a goods storage system for carrying out said method.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
54.
Method and system for delivering items in delivery containers
The invention relates to a method and a system intended for delivering items (4) in delivery containers (3) and in which, in a supply depot (1), the items are order picked, in accordance with orders placed, into delivery containers and then the delivery containers are loaded onto a transport rack (12). The transport rack is loaded with the delivery containers in a loading sequence determined by the computer system (2). Thereafter, the transport racks are transported, by means of a transport system, from the supply depot to a buffer depot (collection depot). A consignee (68) can collect the ordered item from the buffer depot at an issuing station (56). The transport rack is positioned, in the buffer depot, against a docking apparatus (54) such that a storage and retrieval unit (17) can access compartments in the transport rack. The delivery containers are removed from the transport rack and moved either to storage compartments (55) in the buffer depot (53), if they have not been requested at the issuing station, or to a service location (58), if they have been requested at the issuing station (56).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65G 1/10 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports relativement mobiles pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets
B60P 1/00 - Véhicules destinés principalement au transport des charges et modifiés pour faciliter le chargement, la fixation de la charge ou son déchargement
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A method for picking objects (2a..2d) is specified, in which at least one object (2a..2d) is removed from a source loading aid (5a, 5b) and is placed in a target loading aid (6a..6c) using a robot (3). After the object (2a..2d) has been removed, a first sensor system (11) of the robot (3) is used to check whether at least one object (2a..2d) is held by the robot (3). A second sensor system (14a, 14b, 17, 18) is used to determine a number and/or a type of the at least one removed object (2a..2d). The operation of placing the at least one object (2a..2d) in the target loading aid (6a..6c) is aborted or modified if an object (2a..2d) is not held by the robot (3) or the number and/or the type of the at least one removed object (2a..2d) do(es) not contribute to completing a picking order which defines a desired number and/or desired type of objects (2a..2d) in the target loading aid (6a..6c). A device (1a..1c) and a computer program product for carrying out the presented method are also specified.
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for distributing articles (2, 2a, 2b), in which an order for delivering articles (2, 2a, 2b) is acquired by an order management system, the articles to be delivered (2, 2a, 2b) are transferred from an article store (12), and the articles (2, 2a, 2b) included in an order are order-picked into at least one shelf compartment (6) of a mobile shelf unit (7, 7a...7m). The mobile shelf unit (7, 7a...7m) is then conveyed to a dispensing station (1a...1u) which comprises a first article storage region (A, A1, A2) and a customer access region (B, B1, B2) separated by a first separating wall (3, 3a, 3b), and is here brought into a transfer position in which the at least one shelf compartment (6) is accessible via a closeable opening (4, 4a, 4b) in said first separating wall (3, 3a, 3b). When an article dispensing system (5) accepts a request for transfer of the articles (2, 2a, 2b) by a person, or a machine (38, 44) associated with the person, it releases the closeable opening (4, 4a, 4b) when an authorisation for article (2, 2a, 2b) transfer is provided. Alternatively, the articles to be delivered (2, 2a, 2b) are loaded into said machine by a loading robot (42).
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B65G 67/02 - Chargement ou déchargement des véhicules terrestres
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METHOD FOR THE ORDER-PICKING OF ARTICLES, AND ORDER-PICKING STATION
A method for the order-picking of articles at an order-picking station, in which method the source containers (5) are conveyed in an arbitrary order towards a removal point (33) and the destination containers (27) are provided in a sorting buffer (36) comprising buffer points (39) in front of a single loading point (35). In order to process different order lines, once an article belonging to a first order line has been placed in a first destination container, said container is conveyed back to the sorting buffer and is temporarily buffered at a sorting point (42) until a source container comprising an article belonging to a second order line is conveyed to a buffer track section (23) provided upstream of the removal point. In order to process different order lines, once an article belonging to a second order line has been placed in a second destination container, said container is conveyed back to the sorting buffer, and is moved via a second sorting point to one of the buffer points, and then to the loading point, provided that a source container comprising an article belonging to a second order line has already been conveyed to the buffer track section. The invention also relates to an order-picking station.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a storage system having a high-performance storage zone (1), a replenishment storage zone (4), storage locations (2) for storing individual items (3), guide tracks (6) in the high-performance storage zone, guide tracks (7) in the replenishment storage zone, a storage operator device (8) having a load-carrying arrangement (17) for storing and retrieving individual items. The storage operator device (8) can be moved in front of the storage locations (2, 5) along the guide tracks (6, 7). The high-performance storage zone comprises at least one storage operator device (8) and links to a handover apparatus (11) for transporting individual items between the storage operator device (8) and a first conveyor system (9, 10). In the high-performance storage zone the handover apparatus (11) comprises, for each of at least some of the guide tracks, a delivery apparatus for an individual item and a transfer apparatus (25) for transporting individual items between the delivery apparatus and the first conveyor system. The number of delivery apparatuses (20, 21) in the high-performance storage zone is greater than the number of delivery apparatuses (20', 21') in the replenishment storage zone. The high-performance storage zone and the replenishment storage zone are connected via a shifting apparatus (12), which comprises a receiving platform (28) which can be positioned next to the guide tracks in the high-performance storage zone and the guide tracks (7) in the replenishment storage zone.
B65G 1/06 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés
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METHOD FOR SORTING CONVEYED OBJECTS ON A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for bundling conveyed streams on a materials handling element (Ka..Kz, K1..K34) comprising a number of incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b), at least one coupling (2) to an outgoing conveyor segment (3), on which the incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b) converge, and a number of holding devices (4a, 4b) for holding a conveyed stream on the incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b). In a first step the conveyed objects (17) are vectorially combined in ascending/descending order according to a desired sorting sequence. When a conveyed object (17) passes the materials handling element (Ka..Kz, K1..K34) a vector corresponding to the actual sequence is entered in the vector combination. Conveyed objects (17) are released if a ring with a constant direction is avoided in the vector combination. The invention further relates to a materials handling element (Ka..Kz, K1..K34) for carrying out said method.
The invention relates to a method for bundling conveyed streams on a materials handling element (Ka..Kz, K1..K34) comprising a number of incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b), at least one coupling (2) to an outgoing conveyor segment (3), on which the incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b) converge, and a number of holding devices (4a, 4b) for holding a conveyed stream on the incoming conveyor segments (1a, 1b). In a first step of the method, target arrival times (TA1..TA3, TB1, TC1..TC3), at which the objects arrive as planned at a destination (23a..23c), are calculated for the conveyed objects (17). A conveyed object (17) is released at a release time which substantially corresponds to the target arrival time (TA1..TA3, TB1, TC1..TC3) minus the target pass-through time (t1, t2, t6) required for the conveyed object (17) to be transported as planned from a current position to the destination (23a..23c). The invention further relates to a materials handling element (Ka..Kz, K1..K34) for carrying out said method.
The invention relates to a method and a system intended for delivering items (4) in delivery containers (3) and in which, in a supply warehouse (1), the items are order picked, in accordance with orders placed, into delivery containers and then the delivery containers are loaded onto a transport rack (12). The transport rack is loaded with the delivery containers in a loading order determined by the computer system (2). Thereafter, the transport racks are transported, by means of a transport system, from the storage warehouse to a buffer warehouse (collection depot). A consignee (68) can collect the ordered item from the buffer warehouse at an issuing station (56). The transport rack is positioned, in the buffer warehouse, against a docking apparatus (54) such that a storage and retrieval unit (17) can access compartments in the transport rack. The delivery containers are removed from the transport rack and moved either to storage compartments (55) in the buffer warehouse (53), if they have not been requested at the issuing station, or to a service location (58), if they have been requested at the issuing station (56).
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a method for picking goods (4a..4c) in a picking zone, wherein at least one bag (6) and one box-shaped loading aid (5a..5d) are provided, the bag (6) is inserted into the box-shaped loading aid (5a..5d), a picking aid (7a..7d) is inserted into the bag (6), goods (4a..4c) are inserted into the bag (6), and the box-shaped loading aid (5a..5d), together with the bag (6) and the goods (4a..4c), is finally transported out of the picking zone; the picking aid (7a..7d) is thus inserted into the at least one bag before the goods are inserted.
B65B 67/12 - Supports de sacs, c.-à-d. bâtis ou châssis avec dispositifs pour tenir les sacs en position ouverte afin de faciliter l'ensachage des objets ou matériaux
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METHOD FOR STOCKPILING PIECE GOODS IN A STORAGE RACK, AND STORAGE SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for stockpiling piece goods (6) of different dimensions in storage channels (4). The piece goods are conveyed to the storage channels by means of a piece goods receiving device (2), which can be moved along the storage channels (4) in an x direction, and into the storage channels by means of a transport device (32), which can be extended into the storage channel in a z direction. The piece goods are stored one against the other in a tightly packed manner in the storage channels. A width dimension of the piece goods is detected, and the piece goods are assigned to different width classes. The piece goods are supplied to a pick-up station (53) in a selective manner according to width classes by means of a conveying system (3). The piece goods are then transferred to the piece goods receiving device, and a group (61) of piece goods is moved from the piece goods receiving device into the storage channel by means of the transport device such that the piece goods are simultaneously moved in a stockpiling direction and in a depth direction of the storage channel to such a degree that the lateral wall (64) of the rearmost piece goods in the stockpiling direction is substantially flush with an end edge (65) of the storage channel.
The invention relates to a storage system (101..103) comprising a plurality of storage racks (2) for piece goods (15) located next to or on top of each other, a plurality of automated stacker cranes (31, 32, 32a..32c) for storing piece goods (15) in the storage racks (2) and retrieving piece goods (15) from the storage racks (2), said stacker cranes being movable relative to the storage racks (2), and at least one power supply unit (4, 4a, 4b) for the stacker cranes (31, 32, 32a..32c). The storage system (101..103) additionally comprises at least one power accumulator (C, Ca, Cb) which is associated with or is part of the at least one power supply unit (4, 4a, 4b). The invention further relates to a method for operating said storage system (101..103).
The invention relates to a method for combining conveyor streams on a conveying technology element (Ka..Kc, K1..K34) having a number of ingoing conveyor segments (1a, 1b), at least one coupling (2) to an outgoing conveyor segment (3) on which the ingoing conveyor segments (1a, 1b) are brought together, and a number of holding devices (4a, 4b) for holding a conveyor flow on the ingoing conveyor segments (1a, 1b). In addition, a number of release devices (A, A1..A22) are provided for releasing a holding device (4a, 4b) or a conveyor object (17), said release devices being arranged downstream of the ingoing conveyor segments (1a, 1b), and being logically connected via an OR-connection. A holding device (4a, 4b), or a conveyor object (17) waiting at same, is then respectively released when a conveyor object (17), arranged in front of the waiting conveyor object (17) in a sorting order, passes one of the connected release devices (A, A1..A22), or when there is no preceding conveyor object (17). The invention also relates to a conveying technology element (Ka..Kc, K1..K34) for carrying out said method.
B65G 47/70 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter adaptés pour recevoir les objets arrivant d'un transporteur en une couche et pour les transférer en couches individuelles à plus d'un transporteur, ou vice versa, p. ex. en combinant l'écoulement des objets transportés par plus d'un transporteur avec commandes de priorité entre écoulements d'arrivée des objets
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a rack storage system comprising a rack storage unit (1). First and second conveying vehicles (3a, 3b) can be moved on the guide tracks, each of the conveying vehicles (3a, 3b) having a drive motor (65a, 65b) and an electronic control unit (66a, 66b) and being controllable independently of each other. The first guide rail (27) is equipped with a first contact line arrangement (67), and the second guide rail (28) is equipped with a second contact line arrangement (68), each of the contact line arrangements (67, 68) comprising dedicated contact lines (69, 70). For energy and/or data supplying purposes, current collectors (71a) of the first conveying vehicle (3a) contact the contact lines (69) of the first contact line arrangement (67), and current collectors (71b) of the second conveying vehicle (3b) contact the contact lines (70) of the second contact line arrangement (68). The first conveying vehicle (3a) and the second conveying vehicle (3b) can be moved simultaneously and independently of each other on the same conveying track.
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67.
SORTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SORTING OBJECTS IN A CONVEYING SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for sorting objects (7) in a conveying system in which an object being conveyed (7) is swapped in a step a), between a first intermediate storage bin (20115) of a first intermediate buffer (201) with a plurality of first intermediate storage bins (20101..20118) arranged one after the other along a first line (301) and capable of being moved along said first line (301) and an opposingly positioned transfer station (51..54) for a device (41..44) for placing objects into or removing objects from stock. In a step b) the transfer station (51..54) travels to a position opposite a second intermediate storage bin (20101..21518) of a second intermediate buffer (202..215) with a plurality of second intermediate storage bins (20101..21518) arranged one after the other along a second (302..315) and capable of being moved along this second line (302..315). In a step c), furthermore, the second intermediate storage bins (20101..21518) are moved along the second line (302..315) during step a) and/or b). Finally, a sorting device (101..105) on which said method is executed is also specified.
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B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
68.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING A WORKER IN A SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING GOODS ITEMS
A method and an assistance system for assisting a worker (1) in a system (2) for manipulating goods items (3) are specified. According to the invention, the movements of the worker (1) and optionally the goods item (3) which is manipulated by the worker (1) are detected by way of at least one camera (9) which is mounted on the system side, and are compared as to whether the detected movements of the worker (1) and optionally of the goods item (3) lie in a target range of a movement sequence. If this is the case, the performance of a further movement sequence is subsequently checked. If this is not the case, a correction signal is output in order to bring about the performance of the required movement sequence. To this end, the detection region of the at least one camera (9) is divided into segments, wherein a movement sequence contains an occupancy of the segments by the worker (1). In general, a movement sequence comprises the detection and depositing of at least one goods item (3).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
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The invention relates to a rack storage system comprising: storage racks (12a, 12 b) for load (2); a load manipulation unit (4) which has at least a first load lifting device (34a) with a transport device (36a) and a first buffer device (35a) with supplying conveying devices (43, 44); a rack aisle (15) and guide tracks (20) extending on the rack levels in the longitudinal direction of the rack aisle (15); single-level rack serving devices (3) for transporting load (2); and a conveying system (54a, 55a) for transporting load (2) to and from the load lifting device (34a), said conveying system being connected to the load lifting device (34a). The buffer device (35a) comprises on the rack levels a first buffer section (41a) and a second buffer section (42a) in which the supplying conveying devices (43, 44) are arranged and between which the transport device (36a) of the load lifting device (34a) can be positioned and driven such that at the same time a first load (2) can be conveyed from the first buffer section (41a) to the transport device (36a) and a second load (2) from the transport device (36) to the second buffer section (42a).
The invention relates to a method and to a picking station (5) for picking by an order picker of articles from source loading aids (2) into destination loading aids (6), wherein the loading aids (2, 6) are conveyed via a first conveyor system (18) to the picking station (5) and at the picking station (5) are made available for picking of the articles and after a picking operation are discharged from the picking station (5) again via a second conveyor system. A control device can co-ordinate the conveying movements of the source loading aids (2) and destination loading aids (6) in such a manner that the source loading aids (2) and destination loading aids (6) required for processing a picking order are brought together before the picking operation in the picking station (5) onto a common picking conveyor (25) of the first conveyor system (18) passing through a working area (30) for the order picker, and are presented to the order picker arranged next to one another as a picking group on the picking conveyor (25).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a rack storage system having storage racks (12a, 12b) for goods (2) and a goods manipulator unit (4), which unit comprises at least one first goods lifting device (34a) with a transport device (36a) and a first buffer device (35a) with supply conveyors (43, 44). The rack storage system also comprises a rack aisle (15) and trackways (20) running in the longitudinal direction of the rack aisle (15) at the rack levels, and single-level storage and retrieval units (3) for transporting goods (2) and a conveyor system (54a, 55a) connected to the goods lifting device (34a) for transporting goods (2) to and from the goods lifting device (34a). The buffer device (35a) comprises at the rack levels a first buffer zone section (41a) and a second buffer zone section (42a), in which the supply conveyors (43, 44) are arranged, and between which the transport device (36a) of the goods lifting device (34a) can be positioned and driven in such a manner that simultaneously first goods (2) can be conveyed from the first buffer zone section (41a) onto the transport device (36a) and second goods (2) can be conveyed from the transport device (36a) onto the second buffer zone section (42a).
The invention relates to a picking system (1) for picking articles from storage loading aids (2) in order loading aids (3), which system comprises a first and a second conveyor system (6, 7) for supplying and discharging the storage loading aids (2) and the order loading aids (3), and a picking station (5) having diverting conveyor systems (15, 16). The first diverting conveyor system (15) connects a transfer section (12) of the first conveyor system (6) for the storage loading aids (2) via a first transport path (17) to a receiving section (14) of the second conveyor system (7). The second diverting conveyor system (16) connects a transfer section (12') of the first conveyor system (6) for the order loading aids (3) via a further transport path (18) to a receiving section (14') of the second conveyor system (7) for the order loading aids (3). During further transport of the loading aids (2, 3) along the transport paths (17, 18) in the region of the diverting conveyor (15, 16), the leading ends (19, 20) of said loading aids always form the front end of the loading aids (2, 3) in the transport direction.
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
The invention relates to a rack storage system comprising: storage racks (12a, 12 b) for load (2); a load manipulation unit (4) which has at least a first load lifting device (34a) with a transport device (36a) and a first buffer device (35a) with supplying devices (43, 44); a rack aisle (15) and guide tracks (20) extending on the rack levels in the longitudinal direction of the rack aisle (15); single-level rack serving devices (3) for transporting load (2); and a conveying system for transporting load (2) to and from the load lifting device (34a), said conveying system being connected to the load lifting device (34a). The supplying devices (43) form respective remove-from-storage sections for the load (2) and the supplying devices (44) form respective place-in-storage sections for the load (2). At least one of the conveying devices (106a, 107a) of the conveying system comprises, in a conveying section next to the load lifting device (34a), also a supplying device (108; 110) for the intermediate storage of one or more loads (2), said supplying device being reachable by the conveyor vehicle (3) along guide tracks (20') to remove load (2) from storage or to place load in storage.
The invention relates to a loading aid (15) for an automated storage system, in particular for receiving hanging goods and/or lying goods, comprising a goods carrier (43), which forms a bottom (25) that defines a transporting surface (44) on one side and at least one receptacle (45) on the other side. A bearing frame (28) protruding up from the goods carrier (43) is provided on said goods carrier (43) forming the bottom (25). The bearing frame (28) comprises at least one bearing beam (29) that is arranged at a distance from the bottom (25). The invention further relates to a load-receiving device for a conveying vehicle (7) that receives the loading aid (15) and to an automated storage system for storing and/or picking the lying goods and/or the hanging goods, using such a loading aid (15).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
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B65D 85/18 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour vêtements, chapeaux ou chaussures
75.
PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR THE ORDER-PICKING OF ARTICLES
The invention relates to a process and an installation (1) for the order-picking of articles with different handling frequencies from storage containers (2) into order containers (3), in the case of which the storage containers are conveyed by a first conveyer (7) from a container store (4) to order-picking workstations (29, 41) in different order-picking regions, at which a respective order-picker, to make up an order, removes an article from at least one storage container and sets it down in an order container supplied by a second conveyer (8). By means of a warehouse-management system, in a forecast relating to the number or orders, the order positions for a respective article are determined and, in a planning check, the order containers are assigned to an order-picking workstation (41) in the first order-picking region (5), this workstation being integrated in the container store, and/or to an order-picking workstation (29) in the second order-picking region (6), this workstation being arranged separately from the container store. Accordingly, the storage containers are transported over different, automated conveying routes (65, 80) either to an order-picking workstation (41) in the first order-picking region or to an order-picking workstation in the second order-picking region (6).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
76.
METHOD FOR PICKING GOODS, CONVEYING DEVICE, LOADING AID, AND USE OF A LOADING AID
The invention relates to a method for picking goods, wherein a quantity of the similar goods (2a..2c, 33) or similar first groups of goods (2a..2c, 33) that are intended for a shipping container (3, 3a, 3b) and that are to be deposited in a loading aid (1, 1a..1d) is specified and the loading aid (1, 1a..1d) together with the deposited goods (2a..2c, 33) is transported to a transfer station in order to transfer the goods (2a..2c, 33) from the loading aid (1, 1a..1d) into the shipping container (3, 3a, 3b). The predefined quantity can be one or more, and exactly one specification is made for exactly one loading aid (1, 1a..1d), wherein a specification is made only for an empty loading aid (1, 1a..1d). The invention further relates to a conveying device, which comprises at least one transfer section (18), in which a center area of the conveyor track (5) is free of conveying elements (17), and means (20) for arranging a container (3, 3a, 3b) open at the top under said transfer section (18). The invention further relates to a box-shaped loading aid (1, 1a..1d) having means for opening and closing a bottom opening of the loading aid (1, 1a..1d) and to a use of said loading aid (1, 1a..1d).
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
B65D 25/00 - Parties constitutives des autres genres ou types de réceptacles rigides ou semi-rigides
The invention relates to a storage facility device (1) for piece goods (3) and to a method for operating said storage facility device. The storage facility device comprises a plurality of storage tracks (19) of a storage facility (5), arranged parallel to each other, and at least one transfer conveyor element (2) for delivering the piece goods (3) to or taking the piece goods away from the storage tracks (19). The transfer conveyor element can be moved along a travel path (7) that extends in a direction perpendicular to the storage tracks (19). In the vicinity of the storage facility (5), a piece goods conveyor (13) for conveying piece goods from a piece goods provision area (4) upstream of the storage facility to an order consolidation area (6) arranged downstream of the storage facility (5) is arranged parallel to a travel direction of the transfer conveyor element (2). For delivering and taking away the piece goods (3), the transfer conveyor element (2) has introducing and discharging elements for reversibly transferring piece goods between the piece goods conveyor (13) and the storage tracks (19).
B65G 1/06 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des moyens pour que les objets se présentent à l'enlèvement dans des positions ou à des niveaux prédéterminés
78.
Warehouse system and method for operating the same
The invention relates to a warehouse system and a method of operating the same, whereby a plurality of different packaging units (2) are placed in storage on delivery pallets as storage units in a goods-in store (4). The properties of the packaging units are detected in a data bank and a conveying property is determined from the packaging unit properties, and a classification group is assigned to the packaging units (2) by a computer. The packaging units (2) are distributed, temporarily stored and loaded onto despatch pallets in the warehouse system in accordance with the classification group.
The invention relates to a conveyor device (1) and to a method for operating the conveyor device (1). Said conveyor device (1) comprises drives (2, 2a..2c) which are arranged successively in the direction of conveyance (z) and are used for transporting objects (17..19), said drives predefining a desired path and/or a desired speed of the object (17..19). In a first step, at least one first value (W1) of at least one physical property is detected at a first time point (t1) on a first position (Pl), or said type of value (W1) is predefined. Also, at least one second value (W2) of said at least one property is detected after a detection time span (t(x)) at a second time point (t2) on a second position (P2) which is arranged in the direction of conveyance (z) which is behind the first position (P1) at a detection distance (x). Subsequently, a plausibility test is carried out with regard to the coincidence of the first value (W1) with the second value (W2) and the presumed displacement of the objects (17...19) occurs between the detection of the first value (W1) and the second value (W2) based on a) the desired path predetermined by the drives (2, 2a..2c) b) the desired speed predefined by the drives (2, 2a..2c) in connection with the detection time span (t(x)).
B65G 43/10 - Commande en série des transporteurs fonctionnant en combinaison
B65G 47/26 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs arrangeant les objets, p. ex. faisant varier l'espace entre chaque objet
80.
Warehouse for transferring goods and method for operating said warehouse
The invention describes a goods distribution center (1) and a method for its operation for goods (9) to be handled preferably in partitioned storage and transport containers (8) with at least two storage areas (5, 7) for groups of goods with varying turnover frequencies. It comprises an incoming goods area (2), an outgoing goods area (6) and at least one order picking area (4). Conveying devices (10) form for example conveyor belts, roller conveyors, storage and retrieval means (12), e.g. shelf operating devices. Storage devices form e.g. high shelf, flow shelf storage etc. Furthermore, data input and output devices (26) are provided at workstations (18) and connected communicatively with a storage, control and monitoring device (25). The conveying devices (10) of the incoming goods area (2) and the order picking area (4) are in the form of continuous conveying devices (14, 16), which are connected via transfer conveying means (15) to one another and to storage and retrieval means (12). At the conveying devices (10) with the storage, control and monitoring device (25) communicatively connected detecting means (23) are arranged e.g. data scanners (24) for the detection of container data of the storage and transport containers (8).
