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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2007
Phillip J. Schneider, Batavia, OH (US);
Phillip J. Schneider, Batavia, OH (US);
Agile Systems, Inc., Bethel, OH (US);
Abstract
Storage matrixes associated with storage and retrieval systems and methods are provided to automate the process of handling a mixed inventory of palletized and containerized items. In one embodiment, the storage matrix comprises a storage matrix comprising a plurality of stationary cell modules and a plurality of carriers. The outer row cell modules comprise a plurality of motors configured to move the respective carrier bi-directionally within the storage matrix and is also configured to stabilize the respective carrier when the carrier is moving or at a stationary position. The inner row cell modules comprise at least one motor configured to move the respective carriers uni-directionally within the storage matrix and also comprises at least one ferrous metal plate configured to stabilize the respective carrier when the carrier is moving or at a stationary position.