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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2021
Ocado Innovation Limited, Hatfield, GB;
William James Cogley, Hatfield, GB;
Benjamin Arthur Portnoy Noar, Hatfield, GB;
Stephen Millward, Hatfield, GB;
Shafayet Rabby, Hatfield, GB;
Nathan Gilson, Hatfield, GB;
Andrew Ingram-Tedd, Hatfield, GB;
OCADO INNOVATION LIMITED, Hatfield, GB;
Abstract
A grid framework structure configured to support one or more robotic load handling devices includes: a grid structure having a first set of parallel grid members extending in a first direction and a second set of parallel grid members extending in a second direction to form a grid pattern of grid cells; a track system; and a supporting framework structure for supporting the grid structure above ground to create a storage space for containers such that load handling devices can lift containers through a grid cell; wherein: the supporting framework structure includes a plurality of prefabricated modular panels.