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Method and apparatus for container storage and container retrieval

  • US 20080025833A1
  • Filed: 06/19/2007
  • Published: 01/31/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A container storage and retrieval system including:

  • a first storage zone for storing containers of product in frames, each frame including a plurality of stacks of containers;

    a second storage zone for storing containers of product in rows of stacks, including an automated retrieval system for retrieving selected stacks of containers from the second storage zone and replenishing the second zone with containers by receiving kames;

    a third storage zone including a second automated retrieval system for retrieving selected individual containers, partial stacks or stacks of containers, and replenishing the zone with containers by receiving stacks from the second storage zone;

    wherein containers retrieved from the storage zones are collated into orders.

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