Multi-layered article storage facility, method of operating such facility, and picker transfer cart for operation within the facility

摘要

A multi-layer article comprising a plurality of parallel storage lines 12 each supporting a plurality of pedestals 14 with packaging 16 and a transport passage 18 extending in parallel between opposing ends of the plurality of sets of storage lines 12. Picker transfer cart 28 arranged to move along picking passageway 19 within storage facility 10. Each picker transfer cart 28 supports at least one picker cart 40 that is suspended from the upper rail facility 30, the picker cart 40 includes lifting means 46, which lifting packages 46 are stored in the storage line 12. After lifting 16 and returning picker cart 40 to picker transfer cart 28, the lifted package is transported to picking passage 19. The lifting means 46 includes two lifting yokes 48 that are suspended from the picking cart 40, each of the lifting yokes 48 including a suction device 60 having a surface to be securely engaged with the package 16. [Selection] Figure 2