Automated self storage system
First Claim
1. A storage facility, comprising:
- a plurality of storage units;
a storage area within the facility for storage of the storage units;
an access area for user access to a selected one of said storage units;
a unit retrieval system for transporting said selected one of said storage units between said storage area and said access area.
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Abstract
An automated self storage facility which stores individual items in movable storage units and/or storage containers which are stored throughout the storage facility. Limited users access to the facility is provided at predesignated locations. The users container is transported between its storage location and the access location by the automated robotic system within the facility to provide efficient handling, storage and retrieval of goods in a storage facility. A central control system maintains a record container location throughout the facility. Upon request the system retrieves a container and delivers it. The containers may be partitioned such that a single container may have multiple compartments. In this case the automated system maintains a record of compartments and appropriately orients the container at the access location upon retrieval.
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6 Claims
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1. A storage facility, comprising:
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a plurality of storage units;
a storage area within the facility for storage of the storage units;
an access area for user access to a selected one of said storage units;
a unit retrieval system for transporting said selected one of said storage units between said storage area and said access area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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