Device for the transfer of articles in an automated warehouse.

摘要

The invention relates to an article transfer device which is movable along a row of article storage shelves. BR/ According to the invention, it comprises a support of articles having a conveyor (23) whose direction of transport is substantially perpendicular to the row of article storage shelves (3) and an article carrier ( 42) disposed above said article carrier to be movable substantially in a direction perpendicular to the row of spokes, said article carrier being retractable from above the article carrier. BR/ The invention is particularly applicable to storage and handling. / P