AT519961B1 - Automated storage system for hanging goods and hanging bags with improved access, as well as goods transport and operating procedures - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an automated storage system (1, 80) for hanging garments (2) which are hung on clothes hangers (4) and / or for hanging bags for goods, an operating method for such a storage system (1, 80) and a goods transport device (7 , 67) for storing and retrieving hanging garments (2) / hanging bags. A storage and retrieval device (33, 69) for the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags has entrainment members (54, 79) which are adjustable between a release position and an actuating position. A downward movement of the entraining members (54, 79) to a first goods receiving carrier (12, 34) out a lateral movement can be superimposed. In addition, the settling of the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags on the first goods receiving carrier (12, 34) take place elsewhere than the reception of the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags.

Description

Description [0001] The invention relates to an automated storage system for hanging garments which are hung on hangers and / or for hanging bags for goods. The storage system comprises a storage rack with superimposed and substantially horizontal storage levels arranged storage areas for the hanging goods / hanging bags and at least one movable in front of the storage rack in a first direction goods transport device. The storage rack has in the storage areas first goods receiving carrier, wherein a plurality of hanging goods / hanging bags can be accommodated on a first goods receiving carrier and a longitudinal extent of the first goods receiving carrier is aligned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The goods transport device comprises a base frame, a second goods receiving carrier extending in the second direction and adjustable in the second direction on the first goods receiving carrier, and at least one relative to the base frame in the second direction movable storage and retrieval device for moving the hanging goods / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier and the second goods receiving carrier. The storage and retrieval device has entrainment members, which are adjustable between a release position in which the entrainment members are moved transversely to the second direction of the first goods receiving carrier, and an actuating position in which the entrainment members are moved transversely to the second direction to the first goods receiving medium out, wherein the release position for releasing the hangers / hanging bags and the operating position is provided for carrying the hangers / hanging bags.

Furthermore, the invention relates to an operating method for an automated storage system for hanging garments, which are hung on hangers, and / or for hanging bags for goods, the storage system a storage rack arranged in superimposed and substantially horizontal storage levels storage areas for the hanging garments / Hanging pockets and at least one movable in front of the storage rack in a first direction goods transport device comprises. The operating method comprises the following steps: moving the goods transport device in the first direction to a goods transfer position in the region of a first goods receiving carrier of the storage rack, wherein a longitudinal extension of the first goods receiving carrier is oriented in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, [0004] Moving a second goods receiving carrier arranged in the second direction on the goods transport device and extending in the second direction to the first goods receiving carrier; moving entrainment members of an input and output device from a release position in which the entrainment members are transverse to the second direction moved away from the first goods receiving carrier, in an operating position in which the entrainment members are moved transversely to the second direction to the first goods receiving carrier out, the release position for releasing the hangers / hanging bags and the Actuates [0006] Moving the hanging goods / hanging bags from the first goods receiving carrier to the second goods receiving carrier or vice versa with the aid of the movable in the second direction storage and retrieval device is provided for transporting the hanger / hanging bags.

Finally, the invention also relates to a goods transport device for loading and unloading of hanging garments, which are hung on hangers, and / or for hanging bags for goods, in a storage rack of an automated storage system with first Warenaufnahmmeträgem, the goods transport device movable in a first direction is. The goods transport device comprises a base frame, a second goods receiving carrier extending in the second direction and adjustable in the second direction on the first goods receiving carrier, and at least one relative to the base frame in the second

Direction of movable storage and retrieval device for moving the hanging goods between the first goods receiving medium and the second goods receiving medium. The storage and retrieval device has entrainment members, which are adjustable between a release position in which the entrainment members are moved transversely to the second direction of the first goods receiving carrier, and an actuating position in which the entrainment members are moved transversely to the second direction to the first goods receiving medium out, wherein the release position for releasing the hangers / hanging bags and the operating position is provided for carrying the hangers / hanging bags.

A storage system, an operating method and a goods transport device of the above type are known in principle from the prior art.

The AT 516 612 A4 discloses in this context a method for storing hanging garments in an automated storage system with a stationary storage rack arranged in superimposed storage levels storage areas for the hanging garments, and at least one movable in front of the storage rack in a first direction goods transport device. The goods transport device comprises a base frame, and at least one relative to the base frame in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction movable storage and retrieval device. The hanging garments are moved by means of the storage and retrieval device between a goods receiving carrier associated with the storage area and a goods receiving carrier associated with the goods transport device, wherein the goods receiving carriers remain in the storage areas in the storage rack.

A disadvantage of the disclosed in the AT 516 612 A4 process that the entrainment of the storage and retrieval device when gripping the hanger can hang on the hangers hung goods in individual cases. In particular, this is the case with garments that have a high collar, such as winter jackets and winter coats. In addition, in the case of the method disclosed in AT 516 612 A4, in unfavorable cases jamming of the storage and retrieval device can occur, which can also lead to damage of the goods and also of the storage and retrieval device.

The US 6,558,102 B2 also discloses an automated storage system for hanging garments, especially garments, such as coats, jackets, suits, costumes, etc., a hanging conveyor with running on rails carriage, storage shelves arranged in superimposed storage levels storage areas and between the Storage shelves in a first direction (x-direction) movable goods transport devices (stacker cranes) with a raised and lowered base frame and each goods transport device relative to the base frame in a second direction (z-direction) perpendicular to the first direction (x-direction Rich) movable Having loading and unloading device for loading and unloading of the storage shelves. The hanging goods are hung with hangers on storage poles and is transported and stored with these in the storage system. The bearing rods are fixed positively during transport and storage.

From DE 102 14 471 A1 an automated storage system for hanging garments is known to be used in the goods receiving media, which are provided with sliding elements and brackets for the hanging garments. The storage areas and the raised and lowered base frame of the goods transport device are equipped with mounting rails along which the goods receiving media run. The base frame may be equipped with an insertion and removal device by means of which the goods receiving carrier between a storage area and the goods transport device can be moved.

According to EP 1 972 577 B1, the automated. Storage system for hanging goods a conveyor, a storage and retrieval unit, storage shelves and a transfer station, where the hanging goods from the conveyor technology implemented on storage rods or delivered from the storage rods in the transfer station, the storage and retrieval unit is designed to take empty or full storage rods from the transfer station or to the transfer station. The storage and retrieval unit also has gripping units, by means of which the storage rod can be fixed on the transport from the transfer station to the storage rack.

EP 2 130 789 B1 additionally provides an intermediate receptacle for an empty storage bar below the gripping units and a storage receptacle for an empty storage bar in the storage rack.

In DE 10 2008 035 651 A1 an automated storage system is described which uses instead of storage warehouses goods receiving carrier, which includes on a bottom suspension recordings, to which the hanging garments can be suspended.

From DE 10 2008 018 310 A1 a method for operating a high-bay warehouse for hanging garments is known, which comprises the steps: - hanging of hanging garments on a loose storage bar in a goods receipt, - transferring the suspended storage bar to a rack storage and retrieval machine, - storing the suspended storage bar in a free storage area of a storage rack, - outsourcing the hinged storage bar from the storage rack to the stacker crane, - take over the suspended storage bar from the storage and retrieval unit, [0022] - depend the hanging goods from the storage bar and - transporting the empty storage bar into a buffer storage.

In addition to the disadvantages already given to AT 516 612 A4, the storage systems disclosed in the additionally cited documents are very expensive, since a large number of storage rods or goods receiving carriers are used, which must be manipulated together with the hanging garments. The storage and retrieval machines and the storage areas are to be equipped with appropriate fixing means, which fix the storage rods or goods receiving carrier again after each change.

The present invention is an object of the invention to provide an improved automated storage system for hanging goods / hanging bags, an improved operating method for an automated storage system for hanging goods / hanging bags and an improved goods transport device of an automated storage system for storage and retrieval of hanging goods / hanging bags. In particular, damage to a hanging on a hanger hanging goods or stored in hanging bags goods or the hanging bag itself when gripping the hangers / hanging bags should be avoided. In particular, the risk of jamming of the storage and retrieval device should be reduced, which can lead to damage to the goods and also the storage and retrieval device. Finally, an automated storage device is to be created in particular, with which a high throughput can be achieved and which can be operated more easily compared to the prior art.

The object of the invention is achieved with an automated storage system of the type mentioned above, wherein means are provided for movement control, which superimpose a movement in the second direction of the movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier and / or - means for controlling movement, which cause a movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier out at a different location than a movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and away from the first goods receiving carrier.

In particular, the offset is smaller than the distance between two adjacent driving members and corresponds in particular half the distance between two adjacent driving members minus half the thickness of the hook of the hanger / hanging bag.

The object of the invention is also achieved with an operating method of the type mentioned, in which movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first / second goods receiving carrier towards a movement in the second direction is superimposed and / or - The movement of the driving elements transversely to the second direction and the first / second Warenaufnaheträger out at a different location than the movement of the driving elements transversely to the second direction and away from the first / second Warenaufnahmeträger.

In particular, finally, here is the offset smaller than the distance between two adjacent entrainment organs and corresponds in particular half the distance between two adjacent entrainment organs minus half the thickness of the hook of the hanger / the hanging bag.

Finally, the object of the invention with a goods transport device of the type mentioned, is provided - means are provided for movement control, which overlap the movement of the driving members transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier towards a movement in the second direction and / or - means for controlling movement, which cause a movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier out at a different location than a movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and away from the first goods receiving carrier.

In particular, the offset is smaller than the distance between two adjacent driving members and corresponds in particular half the distance between two adjacent driving members minus half the thickness of the hook of the hanger / hanging bag.

A vertical downward movement of the entrainment members can thus be superimposed on a sideways movement, or the downward movement of the entrainment members takes place simultaneously with a sideways movement. That is, the movement of the entrainment organs, which may be formed in particular by pointing in the direction of the first goods receiving carrier and / or second goods receiving media, pin-shaped projections, is obliquely downwards.

In this way, a blockade of the storage and retrieval device is prevented, even if a drive member is moved down to the position at which the hook of a hanger / a hanging bag is located. By the lateral component of the movement of the driving member of the hanger / hanging bag is reliably pushed aside.

The means for the motion control or for the above-mentioned superposition of downward and sideways movement may be formed by a mechanical coupling (for example, by a slotted guide) or by an electronic control, which drives, for example, motors for the downward and sideways movement synchronously.

Alternatively or additionally, the movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first / second Warenaufnaheträger out at a different location than the movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and away from the first / second Warenaufnaheträger away.

For example, if it is assumed that the storage and retrieval device has dropped the hangers / hanging bags at a certain position, the resumption takes place according to the above-mentioned embodiment variant at a different position. The upward movement of the entrainment organs after discontinuation of the hangers / hanging bags thus takes place at a different position than the downward movement in the resumption. In other words, the extension path of the storage and retrieval device during storage of hanging garments / hanging bags is different than when outsourcing the hanging garments / hanging bags. In particular, the offset is smaller than the distance between two adjacent driving members. The offset corresponds in particular to half the distance between two adjacent entrainment members minus half the thickness of the hook / hanger hook.

In principle, it would also be conceivable that the storage and retrieval device is moved away from the hanger / hanging bags before the upward movement of the entrainment organs. Although the movement of the entrainment organs transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier out (ie the vertical downward movement) then possibly at the same place as the movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and the first goods receiving carrier away (ie the vertical upward movement), however occurs the same as the effect described above. This variant is therefore to be classified as equivalent.

The means for the movement control or for the said offset in receiving the hangers / hanging bags can be formed by a mechanical coupling or by an electronic control, which controls, for example, the motors for the downward and sideways movement accordingly.

Both proposed measures, ie the superposition of downward and sideways movement and the offset in the reception of the hangers / hanging bags, prevent blockages of the storage and retrieval device, which can lead to damage of the goods and also the storage and retrieval device. Both measures can be used individually or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the downward movement of the entrainment organs starts over the hooks of the hanger / hanging bags, wherein the movement of the entrainment members takes place obliquely downwards. The distance traveled during the sideways movement corresponds (substantially) to half the distance between two adjacent entrainment members minus half the thickness of the hanger / hanger pocket hook.

A "hanging bag" is generally a bag in which goods of any kind can be stored, and which can be hung by means of a hanger on a support. The goods are stored in the hanging bag not necessarily hanging, but can also be stored horizontally. Consequently, in hanging bags not only garments but also other goods can be stored, for example, food. The suspension means may be a hook shaped like the hook of a garment hanger. However, the suspension means can also be shaped differently and, for example, have a sliding carriage in the goods receiving carrier or rolling in the goods receiving carrier car. An example of a hanging bag is disclosed, for example, in EP 2 792 620 A1 or EP 3 090 967 A2.

In this context, it is also noted that the hanger does not necessarily have to have a hook-shaped suspension means. The suspension means can also be shaped differently there and, for example, have a carriage sliding in the goods receiving carrier or a carriage rolling in the goods receiving carrier. In the context of the disclosure, the term "hook" can therefore be replaced mentally with "suspension means".

In general, the storage rack can be stationary, but it can also be mobile. A mobile storage rack can be equipped with rollers, for example.

The second goods receiving carrier is adjustable in the second direction (z) transversely to the base frame to the first goods receiving carrier out. It is also conceivable, however, that it is adjustable in a further direction, in particular in the third direction (y).

It is advantageous if the movement of the entrainment members in the second direction is an oscillating movement. That is, an oscillating movement in the second direction is superimposed on the movement of the entrainment members transversely to the second direction and toward the first / second goods receiving carrier. In other words, the downward movement of the entraining members is superimposed on an oscillating sideways movement or a lateral reciprocating movement. This also effectively prevents a blockage of a driving member by a hanger / a hanging bag.

It is advantageous if the entrainment members are rotationally symmetrical and taper towards the first goods receiving carrier and / or second goods receiving medium downwards, in particular downwards. The conical design of the entrainment means ensures that the hooks of the hangers / hanging bags are pushed in a downward movement of the driving members to the side when a driving member is moved in the position down to which there is a hook of a hanger / a hanging bag. Of course, the entrainment member can also be wedge-shaped (and not rotationally symmetrical) with the same effect.

It is advantageous if the entrainment members in a third direction (y) are movable, that is, in particular vertically movable. For example, this can take place in that an extendable rail of the storage and retrieval device, on which the entrainment members are fixedly mounted, is adjusted vertically. It is also conceivable, however, that the entrainment organs are extendable relative to the rail. For example, the entrainment organs can be moved in and out electromechanically, pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically. A vertical adjustment of the extendable rail of the storage and retrieval device can then be omitted in principle, but it is also conceivable a combination of the proposed options. It is particularly advantageous if the entrainment members can be controlled individually (or else in groups), since then the goods can be manipulated in a particularly differentiated manner. For example, individual goods or groups of goods can then be transferred particularly elegantly from the second goods receiving carrier of the goods transport device to a first goods receiving carrier of the warehouse.

It is advantageous if the movement of the entraining members in the third (vertical) direction (y) is effected by a rotational movement, since a pivot bearing can usually be realized more easily with high accuracy than a linear guide.

In general, it is advantageous if the entrainment members are positioned in the operating position when the goods transport device in the first direction (x) is moved. This means in particular that the entrainment members remain positioned in the operating position after goods have been taken from the first goods receiving carrier of the storage rack on the second goods receiving carrier of the goods transport device. In this way, the goods are fixed in position during a journey of the goods transport device (or at least limited in their movement) and can not fall off the second goods receiving carrier. In addition, a twisting of the hanging goods / hanging bags while driving the goods transport device in the x-direction or a lifting of the hangers from the second goods receiving medium can be largely avoided. Although the proposed procedure is advantageous, it is still conceivable that the entrainment members are positioned in the release position when the goods transport device in the first direction (x) is moved.

It is advantageous if the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier - has a first support portion and a second support portion, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the goods receiving carrier at a mutual distance and formed to support a hook of a hanger / a hanging bag and, [0057] - has a receiving portion which extends in the longitudinal direction of the goods receiving carrier between the first support portion and the second support portion and forms a longitudinal slot opening in the direction of the support portions.

Accordingly, it is also advantageous if the second goods receiving carrier of the goods transport device - a first support portion and a second support portion, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the second goods receiving carrier at a mutual distance and formed to support a hook of a hanger / a hanging bag and, [0060] - has a receiving portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the second goods receiving carrier between the first support portion and the second support portion and forms a longitudinal slot opening in the direction of the support portions.

In this way it can be ensured that the entrainment behind the hangers / hanging bags in the operating position, as the hook of the hanger / hanging bag the first / second goods receiving carrier in the region of the receiving portion and so it overlaps the entrainment organs and the Hook comes. It is advantageous if the entrainment members, as already mentioned, are formed by pins pointing in the direction of the first goods receiving carrier and / or second goods receiving carrier. In particular, the entrainment members down and are movable from above into the receiving portion, for example, in the open / recessed profile.

In an advantageous embodiment of the presented operating method, the entrainment members are moved in the movement from the release position to the actuating position in a receiving portion of the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second Warenaufnahämmägers inside, wherein the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier a first support portion and a second support portion which extend in the longitudinal direction of the goods receiving carrier at a mutual distance and are formed to support a hanger of a hanger / hanging bag, and wherein the receiving portion extends in the longitudinal direction of the goods receiving carrier between the first support portion and the second support portion and a in the direction of Support sections opening longitudinal slot forms.

It is advantageous that the entrainment members are arranged on that side of the first / second goods receiving carrier, which faces away from the goods, that is on the top of the goods receiving carrier. In this way, the entrainment organs are in no way in contact with the goods, which damage the same are avoided. This makes it possible, especially clothing with high collar, for example, winter jackets and winter coats to transport safely. In addition, the proposed storage system is characterized by a high throughput, and it can be compared to the prior art operated in a simpler manner. The parallel alignment of a first goods receiving carrier of the goods transport device and a second goods receiving carrier of the storage rack also favors a simple structure of a storage and retrieval device for manipulating the hanging goods / hanging bags.

Due to the design of the profile, the hook of the hanger / hanging bag is well stabilized on the goods receiving carrier, whereby unwanted pivoting and wobbling movements of the hangers hung on the hanger or the hanging bag with the stored goods hardly or only to a small extent. In particular, the inclined sections tapered to one another form tendons of a curve forming the hook of the hanger / hanging bag. In other words, the inclined portions are designed in terms of their inclination and length so that they touch the hook of a hanger / a hanging bag at two and thus a total of four points.

The receiving portion (engaging portion) or longitudinal slot may be open or recessed upwards and in particular be formed groove-shaped. In particular, it is formed by a depression / bead.

Advantageously, the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier in addition to a first wall portion and a second wall portion which extend in the longitudinal direction of the goods receiving carrier and parallel to a substantially vertically aligned to the respective storage plane symmetry plane of the goods receiving carrier, wherein the first Wall section of the first support section connects and to the second

Wall portion of the second support portion connects, and wherein the first support portion and second support portion in the direction of the plane of symmetry inclined upward to each other. In other words, the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier seen in cross section form a first support portion and a second support portion, which are formed to support a hook / hanger hook hook, and has a receiving portion extending between the first support portion and the second support portion on. As a result, the stability of the goods receiving carrier is improved.

In this context, it is also advantageous if in addition to the inclined mutually tapered support sections connect in the direction of the plane of symmetry converging wall sections, in particular horizontal wall sections. In this way, the stability of the goods receiving carrier is further improved.

The plane of symmetry of the goods receiving carrier is a plane which is spanned between the second direction (z) and a third direction (y) perpendicular to the first direction (x) and second direction (z). The first direction (x) and / or the second direction (z) can in particular run horizontally. The third direction (y) is then aligned in particular vertically. The plane of symmetry of the goods receiving carrier is therefore in particular a y-z plane.

In particular, the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier may have a polygonal profile seen in cross section, which is open or recessed in the region of the receiving portion upwards and a lower horizontal portion, two at the ends of the horizontal portion subsequent vertical Sections and two adjoining the vertical sections, obliquely converging sections, which form the support sections includes.

The profile described can also form only a portion of the cross section of the goods receiving carrier. For example, the cross section of the goods receiving carrier may also have a bottom portion and in particular a flange portion for attachment of the goods receiving carrier to other structures of the storage rack (for example, at its longitudinal bars).

The first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier does not necessarily have a polygonal profile or necessarily comprises straight wall sections. Rather, it is also conceivable that the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier have a cross-sectionally round profile, which is open or recessed in the region of the receiving portion upwards. The support sections and / or wall sections can therefore also be arched (convex or concave).

Preferably, the goods receiving carrier with respect to the support sections and optionally on the wall sections seen in cross section is symmetrical. The goods receiving carrier therefore has a (vertically aligned) plane of symmetry with regard to the support sections and optionally to the wall sections. However, this is not a necessary condition, the goods receiving carrier may be constructed asymmetrically with respect to the support sections and on the wall sections.

It is also advantageous if the storage and retrieval device has a corresponding with the first goods receiving carrier guide, in particular on the first goods receiving carrier resting guide surfaces and / or rolling elements and / or rollers. For example, may be arranged on the projecting end of the storage and retrieval device, a rolling element, a roller or sliding in the goods receiving carrier guide stone. As a result, the stability of the storage and retrieval device, in particular during extension and retraction and especially in the fully extended state, whereby disturbing vibrations are reduced or even avoided. The guide is preferably accomplished with a roller bearing or roller that rolls on the lower surface and / or on the lateral surfaces of the profile of the first goods receiving carrier in the storage rack. To this

Way can be limited to the movement of the storage and retrieval device in the vertical and / or lateral direction. In principle, however, the guide could also be formed by sliding surfaces, for example by a (cuboid) body of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon), which protrudes into the profile of the goods receiving carrier and rests on the lower surface and / or on its lateral surfaces.

It is advantageous if the second goods receiving carrier at its end facing the first goods receiving carrier first and second positioning projections which protrude into the first goods receiving carrier when the second goods receiving medium is moved to the first goods receiving medium zoom, wherein at least a first positioning extension is arranged such that a step directed downwardly from the first goods receiving carrier onto the second goods receiving carrier occurs when the first positioning extension rests on the first goods receiving carrier, in particular on a horizontal wall section of the profile, and - the at least one second positioning extension thus is arranged, that a downwardly directed from the second goods receiving carrier to the first goods receiving stage, when the second positioning extension rests on the first goods receiving carrier, in particular on a horizontal wall portion of the profile.

Similarly, it is advantageous if the first goods receiving carrier at its end facing the second goods receiving carrier first and second positioning projections which protrude into the second goods receiving carrier when the second goods receiving medium is moved to the first goods receiving medium zoom, [0078 ] - the at least one first positioning extension is arranged such that a step directed downwards from the first goods receiving carrier onto the second goods receiving carrier occurs when the second goods receiving carrier rests on the first positioning extension, in particular a horizontal wall section of the profile, and - the at least one second positioning extension is arranged so that from the second goods receiving carrier on the first goods receiving carrier downwardly directed step arises when the second goods receiving carrier rests on the second positioning extension, in particular a horizontal wall portion of the profile.

As a result of the measures introduced, the second goods receiving carrier is supported vertically on the first goods receiving carrier, which as a rule is fixedly mounted in the storage rack. It is also conceivable that the second goods receiving carrier is also laterally fixed in position by appropriate design of the positioning projections or by further positioning extensions.

It is advantageous if in the storage rack in the region of the first goods receiving carrier a push-through is mounted, which has an opening / extension, which cooperates with an extension / opening of the storage and retrieval device, when the storage and retrieval device up to the push-through fuse is moved up. Accordingly, it is advantageous if an extension / opening on the storage and retrieval device is moved into an opening / extension of a push-through safety device which is mounted in the region of the first goods receiving carrier. In particular, in the case of cantilevered loading and unloading devices, undesired movements or oscillations may occur, which naturally occur most strongly at the free end of the loading and unloading device. The movement / oscillation can take place in the x-direction and / or the y-direction. As a result of the proposed measures, a positional fixation in the x-direction and / or the y-direction is essentially achieved in the end position of the loading and unloading device.

It is further advantageous if in the region of the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier, a blocking element is arranged, which projects in the direction of the goods receiving carrier and in particular projects into the path of movement of the hanger / hanging bags. The blocking element prevents the hangers / hanging bags unintentionally (ie without intervention of the entrainment organs) on the first and / or second goods receiving carrier (in the z-direction) to slip, for example by vibrations in the storage rack or by vibrations of the goods transport device. In particular, the hanger / hanging bags are moved when moving on the arranged in the region of the first and / or second goods receiving carrier blocking element, so that the hangers / hanging bags maintain the desired position.

It is advantageous if the blocking element - is arranged in the storage rack in the region of one end of the first goods receiving carrier, which faces the goods transport device and / or [0085] - at least one end of the second goods receiving carrier, which the the first goods receiving carrier facing and / or [0086] - is arranged in the course of the first goods receiving carrier.

In this way it is prevented that the goods fall off the first or second goods receiving carrier or just slip in the course of the goods receiving carrier.

It is advantageous if the blocking element is formed by a brush, a rocker actuated by the goods transport device or a pin actuated by the goods transport device, which protrudes into the path of movement of the clothes hangers in the blocking position. For example, the rocker or the pin can be actuated electromagnetically or mechanically by the goods transport device. An electromagnetic actuation is particularly suitable when the blocking element is arranged on the second goods receiving carrier. If the blocking element is arranged on the first goods receiving carrier, mechanical actuations in particular come into consideration. For example, an element (for example a projection or wedge) can be arranged on the loading and unloading device, which releases the rocker arranged on the first goods receiving carrier or the pin arranged on the first goods receiving carrier during the outward movement of the loading and unloading device. In the case of a brush whose bristles are preferably designed so that they yield when moving the hanging garments / hanging bags by itself and therefore active actuation of the brush can be omitted. Nevertheless, it can be provided that the brush is actively actuated by the goods transport device.

Preferably, the brush protrudes into the receiving portion of the goods receiving carrier. For this purpose, the brush is arranged, for example, at the bottom of a groove of the goods receiving carrier, with the bristles facing upward. In this way, the goods receiving carrier, in particular over its entire length, be provided with a brush or bristles.

Generally, it is noted that the brush need not necessarily have bristles of cylindrical cross-section. Rather, it is also conceivable that the bristles may, for example, have a rectangular cross-section and therefore resemble lobes.

It is advantageous if a depth measuring sensor is arranged on the goods transport device whose detection area points in the second direction. For example, the depth-measuring sensor may be arranged on the base frame or on the in and out device of the goods transport device. With the aid of the depth measuring sensor, a detection area which extends from the goods transport device in the second direction z can be checked for the presence of an object. If an unexpected object is detected in the detection area, an alarm signal is output. For example, unintentionally hanging garments / hanging bags or even films in which the hanging garments are packed, could fall off the first goods receptacle and remain lying on underlying first goods receptacles. In this case, there could be problems during a storage or retrieval process. Preferably, the storage or retrieval process is therefore then stopped and an alarm is issued to a higher-level control. It is also conceivable that an extension path of the storage and retrieval device or telescoping device is measured by means of the depth sensor, that is, the input and output device or the

Telescoping device in the second direction (z) is positioned by means of the depth sensor.

It is furthermore advantageous if a goods detection sensor for detecting the hanging goods / hanging bags stored on the first goods receiving carrier and / or the second goods receiving carrier is arranged on the goods transport device. In particular, the hanging garments / hanging bags can be detected in terms of their number and / or type / type. For example, it is possible in this way to push a certain number of coats from the first goods receiving carrier to the second goods receiving carrier or vice versa.

Similarly, it is conceivable to distinguish, for example, the coats in terms of their color or even, for example, coats of shirts. The goods detection sensor can be arranged approximately at one end of the loading and unloading device or the telescoping device, but in principle it can also be positioned elsewhere.

It is advantageous, moreover, if the goods transport device comprises at least one merchandise security bracket, which is rotatably mounted on a parallel to the first direction of rotation axis of the goods transport device and which between a release position, in which the goods security bracket is pivoted upwards, and a securing position in which the goods security bracket is pivoted down, is adjustable, the release position allows transfer of the hanging goods / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier and the second goods receiving carrier and the hanging garments / hanging bags are held in the securing position in a secure area below the goods transport device and in particular compressed , Accordingly, the at least one goods securing bracket, which is rotatably mounted on the goods transport device about a rotational axis oriented parallel to the first direction, is pivoted upwardly into a release position during transfer of the hanging goods / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier and the second goods receiving carrier and during transport on the second Goods receiving carrier stored hanging goods / hanging bags in the first direction down to a backup position pivoted. This avoids or at least reduces the swinging or fluttering of the hanging garments / hanging pockets during (faster) travel of the goods transport device in the x direction. By variable inclination of the merchandise security bracket, these can be adapted in particular to different amounts of the hanging goods / hanging bags to be transported on the second goods receiving carrier.

It is particularly advantageous if the axis of rotation of the at least one article securing bracket is displaceably mounted on the goods transport device in the second direction. By moving the merchandise security strap, it can be adapted particularly well to different quantities of the hanging goods / hanging bags to be transported on the second merchandise receptacle.

In general, the hanging goods / hanging bags stored on the second goods receiving carrier can be held in the securing position of the at least one goods securing bracket only by a pivoting movement of the at least one goods securing bracket or by a combined pivoting and linear movement of the at least one goods securing bracket in a securing area underneath the goods transporting device and / or be squeezed there.

In addition, it is particularly advantageous if the axis of rotation of the goods security bracket is moved when pivoting in the release position in the second direction to the center of the goods transport device and is moved to the outside of the goods transport device during pivoting in the securing position in the second direction. Accordingly, the goods transport device comprises means for carrying out a combined pivoting and linear movement of the at least one goods securing bracket. The space required for pivoting the item securing bracket laterally in the z-direction is very small in this embodiment, the space located between the item securing bracket, however, very large. Accordingly, a large number of hanging goods / hanging bags can be secured with this variant of the goods transport device without the goods security bracket has to be pivoted beyond the goods transport device, which could lead to collisions with the first goods receiving carrier or stored there hanging garments / hanging bags. For example, a controller can be used for the execution of the combined pivoting and linear movement of the goods security bracket, which is connected for this purpose with the drive motors for the pivoting and linear movement.

The drive of the goods security bracket can be done electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically. To limit the force with which the hanging goods / hanging bags are compressed, the current of an electric drive motor or the pressure of a pneumatic cylinder / hydraulic cylinder can be limited. Of course, force sensors for measuring the force with which the hanging goods / hanging bags are compressed can also be used. Several anti-theft devices may be powered by separate motors or by a motor coupled to the anti-theft devices.

It is advantageous if the storage rack includes vertical front rack members, vertical rear rack members, horizontal front longitudinal beams, which are attached to the front shelf uprights, and horizontal rear longitudinal beams, which are attached to the rear shelf uprights, wherein the first goods receiving carrier respectively extend in a storage plane horizontally in the depth direction of the storage rack between the front longitudinal beams and rear longitudinal beams and secured thereto. As a result, the storage rack can be constructed with low material costs.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the hanging goods / hanging bags are moved by means of the storage and retrieval between a storage area associated goods receiving carrier and a goods transport device associated goods receiving carrier, wherein the goods receiving media remain in the storage areas in the storage rack. Accordingly, the hanging garments / hanging bags are manipulated between the goods receiving carriers of the storage area and the goods transporting device. The hanging goods / hanging bags can either be moved relative to the goods receiving media or raised / lowered relative to the goods receiving media.

The hanger is used with his / her hook not only hanging the hanging goods, but also the transport. Through the proposed measures, a single access or group access to the hanging / hanging bags is possible, thereby picking orders are processed efficiently, since only the number of hanging / hanging bags must be outsourced, which is also needed, and not the complete number of hanging / hanging bags, which is stored on a goods receiving carrier. In addition, fixing means for the first goods receiving carrier in the storage area are not required, which also allows a compact and inexpensive construction of the storage shelves can be realized.

If the hanging / hanging bags stored in each storage area on a goods receiving carrier as hanging garment groups / hanging bag groups, a large number of hanging goods / hanging bags can be stored in a storage rack in the existing storage volume and the goods transport device can be used very efficiently. A particularly high storage performance and / or removal performance is also achieved when the hanging goods / hanging bags are transported between the storage area and the goods transport device or between the transfer and / or transfer station and the goods transport device and on the goods transport device as a hanging garment group / bag group.

It is also advantageous if the hanging / hanging bags are taken before storage in the storage rack at a transfer station of a goods receiving carrier and delivered after the removal from the storage rack at a transfer station on a goods receiving carrier, and if the hanging goods / hanging bags in the Acquisition and / or transfer by means of the storage and retrieval device between the goods transport device associated goods receiving carrier and the transfer and / or transfer station associated goods receiving carrier are moved, the goods receiving carrier at the transfer and / or transfer station in the transfer and / or Transfer station remains. The transfer station and transfer station can be arranged on either side of the goods transport device or form a combined transfer and transfer station, which is arranged on one side of the goods transport device. The hanging garments / hanging bags are manipulated between the Warenaufnahmmeträgem the goods transport device and the transfer or transfer station. The hanging goods / hanging bags can either be moved relative to the Warenaufnahmeträgem or raised / lowered relative to the Warenaufnahmeträgem. The above benefits apply mutatis mutandis.

It is also advantageous if the hanging garments / hanging bags on the Warenaufnahmmeträgem each define a hanging plane, which extend in a direction perpendicular to the goods receiving media. The plane of the hanging goods / hanging bags is thus thus spanned by one through the first direction (x) and the third direction (y) and thus aligned parallel to the direction of travel of the goods transport device. Thus, the driving resistance can be reduced if the hanging goods / hanging bags are moved with the goods transport device in the direction of travel. This is mainly because an air flow is possible between the hanging goods / hanging bags. The goods transport device can thus be operated even more dynamically in the direction of travel, whereby the system performance is increased.

According to another measure of the invention, it is provided that the hanging garments / hanging bags are each stored and transported with a defined distance from each other on the goods receiving carrier. As a result, the air circulation between the hanging / hanging bags is favored, and the hanging goods / hanging bags or stored in the hanging bags goods do not wrinkle.

It is also advantageous if the storage areas and the goods transport device is assigned in each case a goods receiving carrier, and when the storage and retrieval device, the hanging goods / hanging bags between one of the goods receiving carrier for the storage areas and the goods receiving carrier for the goods transport device to be moved, said Goods receiving media remain in the storage areas in the storage rack.

Another advantage of an embodiment of the invention in which the storage system connects to a goods distribution system, comprising [00108] a transfer station to which goods to be stored hanger / hanging bags are picked up by the goods transport device, and [00109] - a transfer station to [00111] - wherein the transfer station is equipped with at least one goods receiving carrier and / or the transfer station with at least one goods receiving carrier, and [00111] - wherein the hanging goods / hanging bags during takeover and / or transfer be moved by means of the storage and retrieval device between the goods receiving means associated with the goods transport device and the transfer receiving and / or transfer station associated goods receiving carrier.

According to one embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the goods receiving carrier are arranged parallel to the second direction (z-direction), wherein the hanging garments / hanging pockets on the Warenaufnahmmeträgem each defining a hanging plane, which extend in a direction perpendicular to the goods receiving media.

It is also particularly advantageous if the storage and retrieval device comprises at least one arranged on the base frame telescoping unit with a support frame and relative to the support frame adjustable rails, the rail with the largest range of motion (in the second direction z) provided with entrainment is. By the

Telescope arrangement and deep storage areas can be achieved.

It is also advantageous in the above context, when the rail with the largest range of motion (in the z direction) is equipped with a traction means, which are coupled to a drive and arranged at the entrainment members at a mutual distance, which the hangers / Can hang behind hanging bags. After this execution, the storage and retrieval times can be optimized.

[00115] It also proves advantageous if [00116] - the fixed storage rack in the storage levels lying one above the other and within the storage areas parallel to the second direction (z-direction) comprises mutually spaced guide rails, and [00117] - the goods transport device [00118] - wherein the storage and retrieval device is designed as a storage and retrieval vehicle, which has a chassis (for example, rollers) between the goods transport device and a storage area in the storage rack on the guide rails movable and which is equipped with a goods receiving carrier, wherein the goods receiving carrier grips one or more hangers / hanging bags and can move the hanging goods / hanging bags between the storage area and the goods transport device.

In this case, the storage and retrieval device is positioned at the transfer of hanging goods / hanging bags on the goods receiving carrier of the storage rack and take over hanging goods / hanging bags on the goods receiving carrier of the goods transport device in the z direction above the goods receiving carrier in the storage rack. The transfer or takeover movement is a vertical movement, so that the hanging goods / hanging bags are lowered or raised relative to the goods receiving carrier of the storage rack. For a reliable Übergabe- or take over the hanging goods / hanging bags is achieved.

Thus, the storage and retrieval device can be formed by a self-propelled storage and retrieval vehicle (a so-called channel vehicle) for moving the hanging goods / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier and the second goods receiving carrier in the z direction in the storage rack respectively the storage areas of the storage rack moves. However, the second goods receiving carrier is arranged on the goods transport device. There is not necessarily any mechanical connection between the x-direction movable goods transporting device and the "channeling vehicle" movable in the z-direction when the channeling vehicle is (fully) retracted into the rack. In particular, however, there may be an electrical connection between the goods transport device and the channel vehicle, for example via a tow cable. In particular, the "channel vehicle" can be received on the goods transport device and transported by this in the x direction.

The "sewer vehicle" forms in this case a "subsidiary vehicle", the goods transport device acts as a "parent vehicle".

Finally, it is also advantageous if the goods transport device is a Einbenenregalbediengerät and the storage system has some Einbenenregalbediengeräte, each Einbenenregalbediengerät is provided with the input and Auslagervorrichtung and the Einbenenregalbediengerät a storage level operated the storage areas in this storage level. At least one single-level rack operating device or at least one single-level rack operating device can be provided for each storage level in each case, or only in some of the storage levels. By decoupling the storage and retrieval processes of several single-level rack operating devices, maximum storage and retrieval performance can be achieved.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

In each case, in a highly simplified, schematic representation: [00125] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a storage system for the storage of hanging garments; 2 shows a goods transport device for the storage system with a goods receiving carrier in a basic position and an input and output device in a retracted in the z-direction starting position, in a perspective view. 3 shows the goods transport device for the storage system with a goods receiving carrier in a transfer position and an input and output device in a transfer position extended in the z-direction, in a perspective view; [00127] FIG. 4 shows a first example of an upwardly open goods receiving carrier in section, in which a driving member of a storage and retrieval device is positioned in an operating position and engages behind the hook of a hanger; Fig. 5 shows the example shown in Figure 4 in another state in which a driving member of a storage and retrieval device is positioned in a release position and therefore no longer engages behind the hook of a hanger. Fig. 6 shows another example of a goods receiving carrier in section, in which the profile is recessed and not open, as well as a pivotable storage and retrieval device; 7 shows another example of a goods receiving carrier in section, in which the profile is rounded or has a bead, and an input and output device with retractable entrainment members in the operating position; FIG. 8 shows the example shown in FIG. 7 in another state in which driving members of the loading and unloading device are positioned in the release position; FIG. 9 shows an example of a goods receiving carrier with a round and upwardly open profile in section; [00133] FIG. 10 shows another example of a goods receiving carrier with round and recessed profile in section with a recessed receiving portion. Fig. 11 shows an example of a loading and unloading device, which is guided by means of a rolling bearing laterally in a goods receiving carrier; Fig. 12 shows an example of a loading and unloading device, which is guided by means of a rolling bearing vertically in a goods receiving carrier; Fig. 13 shows an example of a loading and unloading device, which is guided by means of a rolling bearing vertically and laterally in a goods receiving carrier; 14 is a side view of an insertion and removal device and a goods receiving carrier, wherein the storage and retrieval device is in the release position; FIG. 15 shows the storage and retrieval device of FIG. 14 in another state in which the storage and retrieval device is in the actuated position; FIG. FIG. 16 shows the infeed and outfeed apparatus of FIG. 14 with a downwardly inclined direction of movement; FIG. FIG. 17 is a side view of a loading and unloading device and a first goods receiving carrier and a second goods receiving carrier, wherein the loading and unloading device is in the operating position; Fig. 18 is a detail view of a first goods receiving carrier and a second goods receiving carrier from the side in a state in which the second goods receiving medium is in its rest position; Fig. 19 is a detail view of Fig. 18 in a state in which the second goods receiving carrier is in an operating position and enables goods to be transferred from the second goods receiving carrier to the first goods receiving carrier; Fig. 20 is a detailed view of Fig. 18 in a state in which the second goods receiving carrier is in an operating position and enables goods to be transferred from the first goods receiving carrier to the second goods receiving carrier; 21 a side view of an insertion and removal device and a goods receiving carrier, wherein the insertion and removal device is in engagement with a push-through safety device mounted in the region of the goods receiving carrier; FIG. 22 is a plan view of a goods receiving carrier, in the course of which a brush protruding into the movement region of the clothes hanger is arranged; FIG. FIG. 23 is a sectional view of an exemplary goods receiving carrier in the region of which a brush is arranged, which protrudes into the movement range of a garment hanger; FIG. Fig. 24 is an explanatory sectional view of an exemplary cloth receiving medium having a brush disposed at the bottom of a groove of the cloth receiving carrier, the bristles of which are upwardly directed and project into the moving range of a garment hanger; 25 shows a second embodiment of a goods transport device with an alternative storage and retrieval device in front view; [00150] FIG. 26 shows a detail of a second embodiment of a storage system for storing hanging garments, in which the goods transport device disclosed in FIG. 25 is used, in plan view; FIG. 27 shows a detail of the second embodiment of a storage system with a transfer station, a transfer station and a vertical conveyor in plan view; FIG. Fig. 28 shows a detail of the second embodiment of a storage system in a state in which the goods transport device is positioned ready for a goods transfer in front of the rack; Fig. 29 shows an exemplary goods transporting device with a control of the telecopier motor and the hoist motors and with depth measuring sensors and goods detection sensors; FIG. 30 shows an exemplary goods transport device with safety clips in a perspective view; FIG. FIG. 31 shows the goods transport device from FIG. 30 in a schematic front view; FIG. Fig. 32 shows an exemplary goods transport device with securing straps which are inclined in the securing position, and Fig. 33 shows an exemplary goods transport device with securing straps which are adjusted with a combined pivoting and linear movement between a release position and a securing position.

Introducing it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or identical component names, the revelations contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or identical component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and to transmit mutatis mutandis to the new situation in a change in position.

Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of an automated storage system 1 for storing hanging goods 2 (hereinafter called hanging garments) and an automated goods distribution system 3 in a perspective view. The goods 2 are, for example, garments hanging on hangers 4. The goods distribution system 3 comprises the subsequently described transfer and transfer station 14, 15 and the / the vertical conveyor 18. It should be noted that the vertical conveyor 18 is shown only partially for the sake of clarity. Also, the goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer and transfer station 14, 15 shown for reasons of clarity only in one of the storage levels.

The storage system 1 comprises according to the embodiment shown storage shelves 5 and in superimposed driving levels 6 in front of the storage racks 5 in a first direction (x-direction) independently movable goods transport devices 7. The goods transport devices 7 are used to store the goods 2 in the storage rack. 5 or removal of the goods 2 from the storage rack 5. In Fig. 1, for reasons of clarity, only a single goods transport device 7 is shown. Usually, such a storage system 1 is provided in each driving plane 6 with a goods transport device 7. But there may also be less goods transport devices 7 than driving levels 6, in which case the goods transport devices 7 can be implemented via a lifting device, not shown, between the driving levels 6.

The storage racks 5 comprise vertical front rack 8, vertical rear rack 9, front longitudinal beams 10, rear longitudinal beams 11 and goods receiving carrier 12. The front longitudinal beams 10 extend horizontally in the x direction and are attached to the front uprights 8, wherein the pairwise Form each opposite front longitudinal beams 10 each a driving plane 6, along which the goods transport device 7 is moved. The front longitudinal beams 10 thus form each driving plane 6 guide rails for the goods transport device 7. The rear longitudinal beams 11 extend horizontally in the x direction and are attached to the rear uprights 9.

The goods receiving media 12 each extend in a storage plane 13 horizontally in the depth direction of the storage rack 5 (z-direction) between the front longitudinal beams 10 and rear longitudinal beams 11, the goods 2 are hung on the hangers 4 on the goods receiving media 12. The goods receiving carrier 12 are fixedly arranged in the storage rack 5, for example, screwed to the longitudinal bars 10, 11. The storage rack 5 and the goods receiving carrier 12 can also be mobile when the storage rack 5 is for example on rollers. Each goods receiving carrier 12 forms a storage space, wherein a plurality of goods 2 can be stored at a storage location. Thus, each storage rack 1 forms in the superimposed storage levels 13 each side by side a plurality of storage spaces or storage areas.

As shown schematically in Fig. 1, the storage system 1 further includes a transfer station 14, along which the front longitudinal beams 10 per driving plane 6 run and are stored at which to be stored hanging garments 2 from the goods transport device 7, and a transfer station 15, along which run the front longitudinal beams 10 per driving plane 6 and at which outsourced hanging garments 2 are delivered from the goods transport device 7. The transfer and transfer station 14, 15 serve as a buffer between a vertical conveyor 18 and the goods transport device. 7

In this embodiment, the transfer station 14 and transfer station 15 per storage level 13 at least one goods receiving carrier 16. However, it is also possible to provide more than one goods receiving carrier 16. For example, the transfer station 14 and transfer station 15 per storage level 13 may have two goods receiving carrier 16. If the transfer station 14 and transfer station 15 are arranged on both sides of the goods transport device 7, a goods receiving carrier 16 is arranged in the transfer station 14 per storage plane 13 and a goods receiving carrier 16 in the transfer station 15 per storage plane 13. Such a design is particularly advantageous when high performance is required.

The goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer station 14 are each an actuator between a receiving position (as shown in dotted lines) and a transfer position (as entered in full lines) adjustable, wherein in the receiving position Ware 2 of a still closer to be described vertical conveyor 18th taken over on the goods receiving carrier 16 and can be handed over in the transfer position goods 2 from the goods receiving carrier 16 to the goods transport device 7.

The actuator comprises a via a drive motor (not shown) about a vertical axis rotatable mounting plate 19, on which the at least one goods receiving carrier 16 is mounted. The at least one goods receiving carrier 16 extends in the receiving position parallel to the goods receiving media 12 and in the transfer position perpendicular to the goods receiving media 12th

The goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer station 15 are each adjustable via an actuator between a takeover position (as in full lines) and a delivery position (as shown in dotted lines), in the transfer position goods 2 from the goods transport device 7 on the goods receiving carrier 16 taken over and can be handed over in the delivery position ware 2 of the goods receiving carrier 16 to a still to be described vertical conveyor 18. The actuator comprises a via a drive motor (not shown) about a vertical axis rotatable mounting plate 19, on which the at least one goods receiving carrier 16 is mounted. The at least one goods receiving carrier 16 extends in the transfer position parallel to the goods receiving media 12 and in the delivery position perpendicular to the goods receiving media 12th

The goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer or transfer station 14, 15 is designed according to the embodiment shown as the goods receiving carrier 12 of the storage rack 5.

The vertical conveyor 18 connects the storage levels 13 with at least one conveyor level and is arranged in the extension of the storage shelves 5. In this case, the first vertical conveyor 18 frontally in front of the transfer station 14 and the second vertical conveyor 18 can be arranged frontally before the transfer station 15. On the other hand, the first vertical conveyor 18 can also be arranged integrally in the first storage rack 5 and the second vertical conveyor 18 in the second storage rack 5, so that in the x-direction before and after the vertical conveyor 18 bins are arranged, as is not shown.

The vertical conveyors 18 each comprise a guide frame 21, a liftable and lowerable lifting frame 22, at least one goods receiving carrier 23 and a goods transfer device 24. The at least one goods receiving carrier 23 is attached to the lifting frame 22 and extends parallel to the x-direction. The goods receiving carrier 23 of the vertical conveyor 18 is designed according to the embodiment shown as the goods receiving carrier 12 of the storage rack 5.

The goods 2 can be conveyed by means of the goods transfer device 24 between the goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer or transfer station 14, 15 and the goods receiving carrier 23 on the vertical conveyor 18. It can also be provided that the goods 2 are conveyed by means of the goods transfer device 24 between the goods receiving carrier 23 on the vertical conveyor 18 and a goods receiving carrier 25 of a conveyor 26, 27.

The guide frame 21 is formed by vertical frame parts, a lower cross-piece connecting them together and an upper cross-piece connecting them to one another. The vertical frame parts are each provided with a guide device on which the lifting frame 22 is mounted on guide members. Preferably, the guide members are formed by guide wheels, which rest on guideways of the guide device unrolling.

The lifting frame 22 is coupled to an adjusting device, which according to the embodiment shown a mounted on the guide frame 21 traction drive 28 and at least one lifting drive 29 includes. The traction mechanism drive 28 comprises synchronously driven, endlessly circulating traction means which are respectively guided around an (upper) deflecting wheel and a (lower) drive wheel coupled to the lifting drive. The traction means is formed for example by a toothed belt, a chain or the like. The lifting drive 29 is preferably formed by an electric motor, in particular an asynchronous motor, synchronous motor and the like, and mounted on the guide frame 21. By rotational movement of the drive wheels of the lifting frame 22 with the goods receiving carrier 23 relative to the storage levels 13 in the vertical direction (y-direction Rich-direction) moves.

The first vertical conveyor 18 connects to a first conveyor for transporting goods 2 and the second vertical conveyor 18 connects to a second conveyor for transporting goods 2 at. The first conveyor 26 and second conveyor 27 are preferably operated automatically.

2 and 3, the front longitudinal beams 10 of one of the driving levels 6, the goods transport device 7 and a storage space with a first goods receiving carrier 12 are shown in a perspective view. Fig. 2 shows a state in which the goods 2 are located in the area of the goods transporting device 7, and Fig. 3 shows a state in which the goods 2 are transferred to the first goods receiving carrier 12 of the storage bin.

The goods transport device 7, according to this embodiment is formed by a single-level rack operating device and has a base frame 30, wheels 31, a traction motor 32, a storage and retrieval device 33 and a second goods receiving carrier 34. The wheels 31 are arranged on the two longitudinal sides of the base frame 30. The base frame 30 is shown broken away in Figures 2 and 3, so that the view into the interior of the goods transport device 7 is made possible.

The traction drive comprises according to a possible first embodiment, the wheels 31, the electric traction motor 32, drive shafts 35a, 35b and a belt drive not explicitly shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. Via the drive shaft 35a, the rear wheels 31 are driven. At the same time, the drive power of the drive motor 32 is transmitted by means of a belt drive to the drive shaft 35b and thus to the front wheels 31. Of course, it is also conceivable that only the rear wheels 31 are driven, whereby the belt drive and possibly also the drive shaft 35b can be omitted. It is also conceivable that depending on a driven wheel 31 each a drive motor 32 is associated.

As can be seen from Figures 2 and 3, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is designed as a lifting bar, which extends in the z-direction and is adjustable by means of an adjusting device between a basic position and a first / second transfer position. The adjusting device comprises a pivoting lever 36 (see the detailed illustration D) which is rotatably mounted by means of an axle 37 on a frame profile (not shown) of the base frame 30. At its lower end, the pivot lever 36 is rotatably connected to the second goods receiving carrier 34 by means of an axle 38. At its end facing the motor 39, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is mounted with a similar construction. By means of a belt 40, the driving force of the motor 39 is transmitted to the two pivot lever 36, whereby the second goods receiving carrier 34 performs a combined lifting movement in y-direction and a movement to the first goods receiving carrier 12 towards the z-direction upon rotation of the pivot lever 36.

The storage and retrieval device 33 comprises according to this embodiment, arranged on the base frame 30 and extendable from a starting position in two z-directions telescoping unit, so stored in the arranged on both sides of the goods transport device 7 storage shelves 5 goods 2 or goods can be outsourced. The telescoping unit has in this example relative to a support frame horizontally in the z-direction retractable or extendable rails 41,42, 43.

The first rail 41 is slidably mounted on the support frame, the second rail 42 is slidably mounted on the first rail 41, and the third rail 43 is slidably mounted on the second rail 42. The first rail 40 can be moved relative to the support frame with a drive device mounted on the support frame. The drive device comprises a telescoping motor 44 and an endlessly circulating traction means 45, which is formed for example by a toothed belt, a chain or the like. With the help of Teleskopiermotors 44 and the traction means 45, the first rail 40 is extended depending on the direction of rotation of Teleskopiermotors 44 either in the z-direction or against the z-direction.

The second rail 42 and the third rail 43 are coupled for movement with the first rail 41, so that a movement of the first rail 40 in the z-direction causes a telescopic extension or retraction of the second rail 42 and the third rail 43. A telescopic extension and retraction of an arm is known in principle and will therefore be explained below only in its basic features.

For example, a first belt is deflected about a (front) first roller mounted on the first rail 41 and fastened with its first end to the support frame and with its second end to the second rail 42. A second belt is deflected about a (second) rear roller mounted on the first rail 41 and fixed at its first end to the support frame and at its second end to the second rail 42. If the first rail 41 is moved by the telescoping motor 44, the second rail 42 is also moved by way of the belts mentioned, ie either on or off.

Furthermore, another belt is deflected about a (front) first roller mounted on the second rail 42 and fixed at its first end to the first rail 41 and at its second end to the third rail 43. A second belt is deflected about a (second) rear roller mounted on the second rail 41 and fixed at its first end to the first rail 41 and at its second end to the third rail 43. Thus, with the movement of the second rail 42, the third rail 43 is also moved by means of said belts, ie either on or extended.

Of course, the principle presented is not limited to three rails 41, 42, 43, but can be applied to any other number of rails.

The storage and retrieval device 33 and the telescoping unit is coupled to an adjusting device, by means of which the storage and retrieval device 33 and the telescoping unit can be adjusted in the y-direction between a release position and an operating position. For this purpose, the storage and retrieval device 33 and the telescoping unit is slidably mounted in this embodiment in two vertical guides 46a, 46b in the y-direction and can be moved up and down with the lifting motors 47a, 47b. The storage and retrieval device 33 or the telescoping unit can thus be moved in the z-direction and / or in the y-direction.

In the illustrated example, the lifting motors 47a, 47b are designed as rotary motors. However, this is not a necessary requirement, but the lifting motors 47a, 47b may also be designed as linear motors, that is to say, for example, as electromagnetic linear drives, pneumatic cylinders or hydraulic cylinders.

In the release position entrainment organs are moved to take the clothes hanger 4 out of the path of movement of the hanger 4 out. In the operating position, the entrainment organs are moved into the path of movement of the hanger 4, so that the entrainment organs engage behind the hanger 4 of the ware 2 and move it with the movement of the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping unit in the z-direction. The entrainment members are not shown concretely in FIGS. 2 and 3, but are explained in more detail in the context of FIGS. 5-17.

It is advantageous if the goods transport device 7 is equipped with a goods transport safety device which fixes the goods 2 suspended on the goods receiving carrier 34 via hangers 4 during the movement travel of the goods transport device 7 in the z direction. This can be an undesirable fluttering and twisting of the goods 2 relative to the goods receiving carrier 34 during the movement travel of the goods transport device 7 in the z-direction limited or avoided. Optionally, the product 2 may also be slightly compressed for this purpose in order to enhance the effect mentioned yet.

The goods transport safety device may, for example, have pivotable, L-shaped goods securing fingers, which are arranged on opposite longitudinal sides of the goods transport device 7 and example meadow about an axis of rotation extending in the z direction (or even to a running in the y-direction or x-direction Rotary axis) are pivotally mounted. Such goods security fingers are shown schematically in FIG.

In the release position, the goods securing fingers are moved out of the movement path of the goods 2 running in the z-direction. In the securing position, the goods securing fingers are moved into the movement path of the goods 2 running in the z-direction, so that the goods-securing fingers engage behind either the hangers 4 or the goods 2. If goods 2 are conveyed between the goods transporting device 7 and the storage rack 5 or the goods transporting device 7 and the transfer or transfer station 14, 15, the goods securing fingers are previously moved into the release position.

The goods transport safety device may for example also be formed by arranged on opposite longitudinal sides of the goods transport device 7, U-shaped goods securing bracket, which are pivotally mounted about an axis of rotation extending in the x direction (see also Fig. 30-33).

In the release position, these items securing bracket are again moved out of the running in the z-direction of movement of goods 2 out. In the securing position, the goods security straps are moved in the direction of movement of the goods 2 running in the z direction, so that the goods security straps engage behind the goods 2. If goods 2 are conveyed between the goods transporting device 7 and the storage rack 5 or the goods transporting device 7 and the transfer or transfer station 14, 15, then the goods security clamps are moved into the release position beforehand.

[00193] Both the article securing fingers mounted about an axis of rotation running in the z-direction and the article securing devices mounted about an axis of rotation in the x-direction can, depending on how many articles 2 are mounted on the second article receiving carrier, be pivoted more or less inwardly are to securely fix the goods 2, even if only a few goods 2 are stored on the second goods receiving carrier 34.

It is also conceivable that the axes of rotation of the goods security finger or the goods security bracket are slidably mounted in the z direction, so that the goods security finger or goods security bracket can be moved inward or outward, whereby the fixation or release of the goods 2 is even better. It is also conceivable, in particular, for the pivot axes to move inward during a pivoting movement of the item securing finger or the item securing bow (ie, from the securing position to the basic position) and toward the inside during a pivotal movement of the item securing finger or item securing tab (ie, from the basic position to the securing position). be moved to the outside. In this way, the area in which the goods security fingers or goods security straps are moved laterally beyond the goods transport device 7, be kept low. In an advantageous embodiment, whoever the goods security finger or goods security bracket does not move laterally beyond the goods transport device 7 (see also Fig. 33).

4 now shows a cross section AA through the goods receiving carrier 12a and the third rail 43, wherein in particular the rail 43 is shown in simplified form.

The first goods receiving carrier 12a has a first support portion 48a and a second support portion 48b, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12a at a mutual distance and are formed to support a hanger 4. Furthermore, the first goods receiving carrier 12a has a receiving portion 49, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12a between the first support portion 48a and second support portion 48b and forms a longitudinal slot opening in the direction of the support portions 48a, 48b.

In other words, the first goods receiving carrier 12a in cross section forms a first support portion 48a and a second support portion 48b, which are formed to support a garment hanger 4, and has a receiving portion 49 extending between the first support portion 48a and the second support portion 48b on.

The inclined converging support portions 48a, 48b form in particular tendons of a hook of the hanger 4 forming curve. In other words, the inclined support portions 48a, 48b are then configured in terms of their inclination and length so that they touch the hook of the hanger 4 at two and thus a total of four points.

In the example shown, the first goods receiving carrier 12a in addition to a first wall portion 50a and a second wall portion 50b, which in the longitudinal direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12a and parallel to a substantially vertically aligned to the respective storage plane (xy plane) symmetry plane ( yz plane) of the goods receiving carrier 12a, wherein the first wall section 50a is followed by the first support section 48a and the second wall section 50b is followed by the second support section 48b, and wherein the first support section 48a and second support section 48b are oriented in the direction of the plane of symmetry (yz plane ) are inclined towards each other upwards.

In addition, according to this embodiment, at the inclined tapered support portions 48a, 48b in the direction of the plane of symmetry (y-z plane) include optional converging wall portions 51a, 51b. These wall sections 51a, 51b are oriented horizontally in this example, but could also be oriented differently.

Finally, the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12a has a bottom portion 52 and an optional flange portion 53. With the aid of the flange portion 53, the first goods receiving carrier 12a may be mounted in the storage rack 5, in particular on a front longitudinal beam 10 and a rear longitudinal beam 11. Accordingly, this forms in this example by the sections 48a, 48b, 49, 50a, 50b, 51a, 51b and 52 (symmetrical about the plane of symmetry) described profile only a portion of the cross section of the first goods receiving medium 12a.

4, finally, a driving member 54 is shown for driving the hanger 4, specifically in the operating position in which the driving member 54 protrudes into the receiving portion 49 and thus protrudes into the path of movement of the hanger 4, so that the entrainment 54th behind the hangers 4 of the product 2 and move them in a movement of the storage and retrieval device 33 and the telescoping unit in the z-direction with.

Fig. 5 shows the arrangement shown in Fig. 4 in a further state, specifically in the release position in which the entrainment members 54 are retracted from the receiving portion 49 and thus from the path of movement of the hanger 4. The entrainment members 54 do not engage behind the hangers 4 of the product 2 in this state, as a result of which they are not moved even when the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping unit moves in the z-direction.

The vertical adjustment between the release position and the actuation position takes place in this example by moving the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping unit in the y-direction by means of the lifting motors 47a, 47b.

In principle, however, the change between the release position and the actuation position can also take place in other ways (see also FIGS. 6 to 8).

In the example shown concretely in FIGS. 4 and 5, the entrainment members 54 are formed by pin-shaped extensions pointing in the direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12a. Specifically, the entrainment members 54 down and are movable from above into the receiving portion 49 into it. The entrainment members 54 are in this example also rotationally symmetrical and run towards the first goods receiving carrier 12a down towards pointed. In this way, the entrainment members 54 can be moved into the operating position even when they run onto a hook of a hanger 4, as this is pushed by the tapered (here conical) part to the side.

In the example shown in Figures 4 and 5, the adjustment between the release position and the operating position by moving the third rail 43 is accomplished. In the example shown in Fig. 6, however, said adjustment takes place by a rotational movement. For this purpose, a pivot plate 55 is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation 56 on the third rail 43. Fig. 6 shows the arrangement both in the release position, in which the pivot plate 55 is pivoted upward (solid lines), as well as in the operating position in which the pivot plate 55 is pivoted downwards (dashed lines).

In addition, the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12b in Fig. 6 is slightly different than the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12a of Fig. 4 and 5. The profile is no longer open in the narrow sense, but has a recess 57, in which the entrainment members 54 can protrude. The receiving portion 49 is thus formed groove-shaped.

The receiving portion 49 (engaging portion) or longitudinal slot can therefore be open or recessed upwards and in particular be formed groove-shaped.

In the examples shown so far, the adjustment between the release position and the actuating position by moving the third rail 43 or by moving the pivot plate 55. However, these are not the only conceivable possibilities. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the said adjustment is effected by a movement (here displacement) of the entrainment members 54 relative to the third rail 43, which is shaped somewhat differently in this example. For example, the entrainment members 54 pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically retracted and extended. Fig. 7 shows the arrangement in the operating position.

In addition, the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12c in Fig. 7 is slightly different than the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12b of Fig. 6. The profile has no angular groove, but a rounded recess or bead 57, in which the Entrainment organs 54 can protrude.

FIG. 8 shows the arrangement already shown in FIG. 7 in the release position, in which the entrainment members 54 are retracted into the third rail 43.

In the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a vertical adjustment of the third rail 3 or the loading and unloading device 33 is not absolutely necessary, since the catch members 54 are movable relative to the third rail 43. That is, the vertical guide 46a 46b and the lifting motors 47a, 47b may be omitted in this case. Nevertheless, a vertical adjustment of the third rail 3 or the insertion and removal device 33 is also conceivable in the example shown in FIGS. 7 and 8.

At this point it is noted that the lifting motors 47a, 47b of the loading and unloading device 33 and / or the entrainment members 54 may be limited in terms of the force with which they are moved down. For this purpose, a motor current may be limited or the pressure of a pneumatic or hydraulic actuation. In this way, it is prevented that damage occurs when a follower member 54 in the downward movement unfortunately meets a hook of a hanger 4, which does not dodge sideways. The motor current or the pressure can also be measured and evaluated in order to detect such a situation. Instead of measuring the motor current or the pressure, the (vertical) position of the entrainment members 54 can also be evaluated. If a take-along member 54 does not reach a predetermined (vertical) position, in particular within a predetermined time, then it can likewise be concluded that a collision situation exists.

In the event of a collision situation, provision may be made for the relevant drive to be reversed and, if appropriate, an alarm to be triggered or other measures to be taken, for example the measures described in FIGS. 14 to 16, if these are not carried out as standard anyway (ie also in the absence of a collision situation).

Of course, what is said applies not only to the hoist motors 47a, 47b and drives the entrainment members 54, but for all motors in the storage system 1 and the goods transport device 7. Accordingly, the drives used there may be in particular electric, pneumatic or hydraulic, with respect to Driving force to be limited, as well as to be monitored in terms of driving force. Likewise, the position of a moving part of the goods transport device 7 can be determined and evaluated. Optionally, a drive may also be designed as a linear motor, that is, for example, as a spindle motor, pneumatic cylinder or hydraulic cylinder.

In summary, the first goods receiving carrier 12 in Figures 1 to 8 seen in cross-section polygonal profile which is open or recessed in the region of the receiving portion 49 upwards and that a lower horizontal portion 52, two at the ends of the horizontal Section 52 subsequent vertical portions 50a, 50b and two adjoining the vertical portions 50a, 50b, obliquely to each other running portions, which form the support portions 48a, 48b comprises.

9 clearly shows that the profile of the first goods receiving carrier 12d is not necessarily angular and shows a goods receiving carrier 12d, which has a round profile seen in cross section, which is open in the region of the receiving portion 49 upwards.

The first goods receiving carrier 12d also in this case has a first support portion 48a and a second support portion 48b which extend in the longitudinal direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12 at a mutual distance and are formed to support a hanger 4, and a receiving portion 49 which in Longitudinal direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12 between the first support portion 48a and second support portion 48b extends and a in the direction of the support portions 48a, 48b opening longitudinal slot is formed. These support sections 48a, 48b also run inclined towards each other.

Fig. 10 shows a first goods receiving carrier 12e which is very similar to the first goods receiving carrier 12d shown in Fig. 9. In contrast, the profile is not open in the narrower sense, but has a recess 57 or groove. The recess 57 is executed in this example in profile square, but it could also, as in Fig. 8, be rounded.

The storage and retrieval device 33 and in the illustrated embodiment, in particular the third rail 43 may have a corresponding with the first goods receiving carrier 12 guide to improve the stability of the storage and retrieval device 33 in particular in the extended state and to vibrations as possible avoidance.

In this connection, Fig. 11 shows an example in which the third rail 43 is guided laterally or in the x direction in the first goods receiving carrier 12b. Specifically, a roller bearing 58, which runs in the groove 57, fixed by means of an axis 59 to the third rail 43, in particular in the region of the most projecting point (ie at that end, the 33 in the extended state of the storage and retrieval device farthest from the frame 30 of the goods transport device 7 is removed). In this example, the guide with the roller bearing 58 is formed, but in principle the guide could also be formed by sliding surfaces, for example by a (cuboid) body of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon), which projects into the groove 57 and on the lateral surfaces rests.

Fig. 12 shows another example of a guide of the loading and unloading device 33 in the first goods receiving carrier 12b. In this example, the third rail 43 is guided vertically or in the y-direction in the first goods receiving carrier 12b. Specifically, a rolling bearing 58, which is connected by means of the bearing holder 60 with the third rail 43, at the bottom of the groove 57. The roller bearing 58 is again in particular in the region of the most projecting point on the third rail 43 attached (ie at that end which, in the extended state of the storage and retrieval device 33, is farthest from the frame 30 of the goods transport device 7). In this example, the guide is again formed with a roller bearing 58, but in principle the guide could also be formed by sliding surfaces, for example by a (cuboid) body of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE or Teflon), which projects into the groove 57 and rests against the groove base ,

Of course, the slider could rest on the lateral surfaces and the bottom of the groove 57, whereby both a lateral and vertical guidance of the storage and retrieval device 33 is achieved. Similarly, it is conceivable to combine the guide shown in FIG. 11 with the guide shown in FIG. 12 in order to effect guidance in the x-direction and in the y-direction.

Finally, FIG. 13 shows an example in which the loading and unloading device 33 and the third rail 43 are guided by means of a single roller bearing 58 in lateral as well as vertical direction. The roller bearing 58, which in turn is attached by means of an axis 59 to the third rail 43, has for this purpose lateral collars, which prevent movement of the input and output device 33 and the third rail 43 in the y-direction. Again, it would be imaginable to realize the leadership with the help of a sliding block, which also has a broadening above and below.

In general, the statements made in connection with the first goods receiving carrier 12 also apply without restriction to the second goods receiving carrier 34. That means, in particular, that the second goods receiving carrier 34 may have the same profile as the first goods receiving carrier 12 (but possibly without flange portion 53) and in particular also in that the storage and retrieval device 33 in the forms described can be mounted in the second goods receiving carrier 34.

FIG. 14 now shows a simplified side view of a first goods receiving carrier 12 with a plurality of goods 2 suspended on hangers 4 and a loading and unloading device 33 in the form of a third rail 43 with entrainment members 54 in the release position.

Fig. 15 shows the arrangement shown in Fig. 14 in the operating position. The third rail 43 with the entrainment members 54 is adjusted vertically downwards for this purpose. The entrainment members 54 thus protrude into the receiving portion 49 and into the path of movement of the hangers 4, so that the entrainment members 54 engage behind the hangers 4 of the ware 2 and move them during a movement of the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping unit in the z-direction ,

In FIGS. 14 and 15, the entrainment members 54 of the loading and unloading device 33 are positioned between the hangers 4 so that they can not collide with the hangers 4 as they move downwards. In particular, this can be ensured by the fact that the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction z and the first goods receiving carrier 12 out (ie the vertical downward movement) takes place at a different location than the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction (z) and from the first goods receiving carrier 12 away (so here the vertical upward movement).

Specifically, the entrainment members 54 and thus the remote hangers 4 m distance a are arranged. The entrainment members 54 are positioned exactly between two hangers 4 in this example. The center distance between a driving member 54 and a hanger 4 is thus a / 2. The distance between a driving member 54 and a hanger 4, however, is b.

That is, starting from the position shown in Fig. 15, the input and output device 33 and the third rail 43 would have to be moved by the distance b (to the left or to the right), so that the entrainment members 54 actually with a hanger engage.

If it is now assumed that the storage and retrieval device 33 has deposited the clothes hanger 4 at the position shown, the recovery takes place at a position offset by the distance b. The upward movement of the entrainment members 54 after discontinuation of the hangers 4 thus takes place at a different z-position than the downward movement in the resumption. The offset b is in particular smaller than half the center distance a / 2 between two adjacent driving members 54 less half the diameter of the entrainment members 54 and less half the wire diameter of the hook of the hanger 4. In other words, the extension path of the storage and retrieval device 33rd when storing hanging garments 2 another than when storing the hanging garments 2.

In principle, however, it would also be conceivable that the storage and retrieval device 33 is moved away from the hangers 4 by the distance b before the upward movement of the entrainment members 54. With the same effect as described above, the movement of the entrainment members 54 is transverse to the second direction z and the first goods receiving carrier 12 (ie, the vertical downward movement) then in the same place as the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction (z) and from the first Goods receiving carrier 12 away (so here the vertical upward movement). This variant is therefore the same effect as the variant described above.

The storage and retrieval device 33 accordingly has means for controlling movement, which cause a movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction z and the first goods receiving carrier 12 out at a different location than a movement of the entrainment members 54 transverse to the second direction z and away from the first goods receiving carrier 54.

The means for controlling movement or for the said offset in the recording of the hanger 4 may be formed by a mechanical coupling or by an electronic control, which is connected for example to the telescoping motor 44 and the lifting motors 47a, 47b and this drives accordingly ( see also Fig. 29).

If the staggered receiving the hanger 4 is not desired or possible, so a collision between the entrainment members 54 and the hangers 4 can be avoided in other ways. For example, the movement of the entraining members 54 transversely to the second direction (z) and the first goods receiving carrier 12 out (ie the vertical downward movement) a movement in the second direction z are superimposed (ie, a sideways movement). FIG. 16 shows what is meant by this. The entrainment members 54 are located in this example, just above the hangers 4, which in a pure downward movement of the same would lead to a collision with the hangers 4. Although the wedge or conical design of the entrainment members 54 ensures in most cases that the hangers 4 are pushed even with a pure downward movement of the entrainment members 54 to the side, but may occur in rare cases, a blockage, if the displacement of the hangers 4 through the takeaway 54 is not working.

In a preferred embodiment, the downward movement of the entrainment members 54 therefore occurs simultaneously with a sideways movement of the loading and unloading device 33. The movement of the entrainment members 54 thus takes place obliquely downward, as shown in FIG. 16. Preferably, the downward movement of the entrainment members 54 starts above the hangers 4, and the distance traveled during the sideways movement corresponds to (substantially) half the center distance a / 2 of the entrainment members 54.

It is also conceivable according to a further embodiment that the movement of the entraining members 54 transversely to the second direction (z) and towards the first goods receiving carrier 12 (ie here the vertical downward movement) an oscillating movement in the second direction (z) is superimposed ( So an oscillating sideways movement or a lateral reciprocation). This also effectively prevents a blockage of a driving member 54 by a hanger. 4

The storage and retrieval device 33 accordingly has means for controlling movement, which superimpose a movement in the second direction z to the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction z and to the first goods receiving carrier 12.

The means for controlling movement or for the above-mentioned superposition of downward and sideways movement may be formed by a mechanical coupling (for example by a slotted guide) or by an electronic control, which is connected, for example, to the telescoping motor 44 and the lifting motors 47a, 47b and this drives synchronously (see also Fig. 29).

Generally speaking, the statements made in connection with the first goods receiving carrier 12 also apply without restriction to the second goods receiving carrier 34. This means, in particular, that the loading and unloading device 33 or the entrainment devices 54 can be controlled in the same way as in the region of the second goods receiving carrier 34 in the region of the first goods receiving carrier 12.

In general, it is advantageous if the entrainment members 54 are positioned in the operating position when the goods transport device 7 is moved in the first direction x. This means in particular that the entrainment members 54 remain positioned in the operating position after goods 2 have been taken over by the first goods receiving carrier 12 of the bearing 5 onto the second goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transporting device 7. In this way, the goods 2 are fixed in position during a journey of the goods transport device 7, or at least limited in their movement, and can not fall off the second goods receiving carrier 34. In addition, a twisting of the hanging goods 2 while driving the goods transport device 7 in the x-direction or a lifting of the hangers 2 from the second goods receiving carrier 34 can be largely avoided. Although the proposed procedure is advantageous, it is still conceivable that the entrainment members 54 are positioned in the release position when the goods transport device 7 is moved in the first direction x.

17 now shows the interaction between the first goods receiving carrier 12 of the bearing 5 and the second goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transport device 7. In the concrete example, it is assumed that the goods 2 are shifted from the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 12.

For this purpose, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is moved in the z direction to the first goods receiving carrier 12 to reduce the gap distance between the two goods receiving media 12, 34 to such an extent that the hook of a hanger 4 does not slip between them and the Ware 2 can fall down. The gap is therefore preferably smaller than a wire diameter of the hook of the hanger 4.

The second goods receiving carrier 34 is advantageously positioned offset in height from the first goods receiving carrier 12 so that a step directed downwards from the second goods receiving carrier 34 onto the first goods receiving carrier 12 is created. As a result, the shifting of the goods 2 from the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 12 is facilitated or a snagging or entanglement of the hangers 4 in the intermediate region between the second goods receiving carrier 34 and the first goods receiving carrier 12 is avoided.

If the goods 2 are shifted from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving carrier 34, then the second goods receiving carrier 34 is advantageously positioned offset in height to the first goods receiving carrier 12, but now so that one of the first goods receiving carrier 12 on the second goods receiving medium 34 downwardly directed stage arises.

It is particularly advantageous in this context if the second goods receiving carrier 34 at its first goods receiving carrier 12 end facing first and second positioning extensions 61, 62 which project into the first goods receiving carrier 12, when the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 12, wherein at least one first positioning extension 61 is arranged such that a step directed downwards from the first goods receiving carrier 12 onto the second goods receiving carrier 34 occurs when the first positioning extension 61 rests on the first goods receiving carrier 12, in particular a horizontal wall portion of the profile, and [00249] - the at least one second positioning extension 62 is arranged so that from the second goods receiving medium 34 on the first goods receiving medium 12 downwardly directed step, when the second positioning extension 62 on the first goods receiving carrier 12 a ufliegt, in particular on a horizontal wall section of the profile.

FIGS. 18 to 20 show an example in which the second goods receiving carrier 34 in FIG. 18 has not yet been completely moved toward the first goods receiving carrier 12 or is in the basic position, in FIG. 19 that from the second goods receiving carrier 34 is shown on the first goods receiving carrier 12 downwardly directed stage and in Fig. 20, the downwardly directed from the first goods receiving medium 12 on the second goods receiving medium 34 stage is shown. In the state shown in FIG. 19, the goods 4 can thus be displaced from the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 12 and, in the state shown in FIG. 20, from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving carrier 34.

By the measures presented, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is vertically supported on the first goods receiving carrier 12, which is usually fixed in the bearing 5, supported. It is also conceivable that the second goods receiving carrier 34 is laterally fixed in position by appropriate design of the positioning projections 61, 62 or by further positioning extensions.

It is further conceivable that the positioning projections 61, 62 are not arranged on the second goods receiving medium 34, but on the first goods receiving carrier 12. Correspondingly, the first goods receiving carrier 12 then has, at its end facing the second goods receiving carrier 34, first and second positioning extensions which project into the second goods receiving carrier 34 when the second goods receiving carrier 34 is moved toward the first goods receiving carrier 12, [00253] FIG a first positioning extension is arranged so that a step directed downward from the first goods receiving carrier 12 onto the second goods receiving carrier 34 is formed when the second goods receiving carrier 34 rests on the first positioning extension, in particular a horizontal wall section of the profile, and [00254] the at least one second Positionierfortsatz is arranged so that from the second goods receiving carrier 34 on the first goods receiving carrier 12 downward step is formed when the second Warenaufnaheträger 34 rests on the second positioning extension, in particular a horizontal wall portion of the profile.

As has already been explained in connection with FIGS. 11 to 13, unwanted movements or oscillations can occur, in particular in the case of cantilevered loading and unloading devices 33, which naturally occur most strongly at the free end of the loading and unloading device 33. The movement / oscillation can occur in the x-direction and / or the y-direction. To avoid this movement / vibration is proposed in a preferred embodiment that in the storage rack 5 in the region of the first goods receiving carrier 12 a push-through 63 is mounted, which has an opening 64 which cooperates with an extension 65 of the storage and retrieval device 33 when the Storage and retrieval device 33 is moved up to the push-through protection 63 zoom.

An example is shown in FIG. 21, in which the push-through protection 63 is mounted directly on the first goods receiving carrier 12 and the third rail 43 of the loading and unloading device 33 has an extension 65 which projects into an opening 64 of the push-through protection 63 is moved when the storage and retrieval device 33 is extended accordingly far. In this way, a positional fixation in the x-direction and / or y-direction is achieved at least in the end position of the storage and retrieval device 33. This measure can be taken alone or in addition to the measures presented in FIGS. 11 to 13.

It is also conceivable for the same effect, of course, that the push-through protection 63 has an extension which cooperates with an opening of the storage and retrieval device 33 when the storage and retrieval device 33 is moved up to the push-through protection 63 zoom.

In addition to the effect described above, the push-through protection 63 also prevents the shifting of the goods 2 into non-undesired areas. In particular, a push-through protection 63 can therefore be provided at one end of a first goods receiving carrier 12 or a second goods receiving carrier 34. Of course, it is also possible to use push-through without an opening 64 or without an extension.

22 now shows a plan view of a first goods receiving carrier 12 and a brush 66, which protrudes in the direction of the first goods receiving carrier 12 and in particular projects into the path of movement of the hanger 4. Fig. 23 shows the arrangement shown in Fig. 22 in section. As a result of the proposed measures, the clothes hangers 4 are moved during displacement by the brush 66 arranged in the region of the first goods receiving carrier 12. The brush 66 prevents the hangers 4 unintentionally (ie without engagement of the entrainment members 54) from slipping on the first goods receiving carrier 12, for example due to vibrations in the bearing 5. The said for the first goods receiving carrier 12 of course applies mutatis mutandis to the second goods receiving medium 34th That is , the brush 66 may project with the same effect in the direction of the first goods receiving medium 34 and in particular protrude into the path of movement of the hanger 4. In this way, a slipping on or a slipping is prevented by the second goods receiving medium 34, for example, if during a movement of the goods transport device 7 vibrations occur.

The brush 66 may for example be arranged in the storage rack 5 in the region of the end of the first goods receiving carrier 12, which faces the goods transport device 7. In this way, the goods are prevented from falling off the first goods receiving carrier 12. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable that a brush 66 is arranged on at least one end of the second goods receiving carrier 34, which faces the first goods receiving carrier 12. In this way, the goods are prevented from falling off the second goods receiving carrier 34. Finally, a brush 66 in the

Course (ie not at the end) of the first goods receiving carrier 12 or second goods receiving carrier 34 may be arranged.

FIG. 24 shows another embodiment according to which the brush 66 projects into the receiving section 49. Specifically, the brush 66 is arranged at the bottom of the groove 57 in this example. In this way, the first goods receiving carrier 12 may be provided in particular over its entire length with a brush 66 or with bristles.

Generally, it is noted that the brush 66 need not necessarily have bristles of cylindrical cross-section. Rather, it is also conceivable that the bristles have, for example, a rectangular cross section and therefore resemble lobes. Furthermore, it is noted that the brush 66 can also be used in combination with a Durschubsicherung 63.

Instead of acting as a blocking element brush 66 or in addition to an actuated by the goods transport device 7 rocker or actuated by the goods transport device 7 pin may be provided, which protrudes in the blocking position in the movement path of the hanger 4. For example, the rocker or the pin can be actuated electromagnetically or mechanically. An electromagnetic actuation is particularly suitable when the blocking element is arranged on the second goods receiving carrier 34. If the blocking element is arranged on the first goods receiving carrier 12, then in particular a mechanical actuation by the goods transporting device 7 comes into consideration. For example, an element (e.g., a projection or wedge) may be disposed on the loading and unloading device 33, which releases the rocker disposed on the first goods receiving carrier 12 or the pin disposed on the first goods receiving carrier 12 in the extension movement of the loading and unloading device 33. In the case of a brush 66 whose bristles are preferably designed so that they yield when moving the hanging garnish 4 and an active actuation of the brush 66 can therefore be omitted. Nevertheless, it can be provided that the brush 66 is actively actuated by the goods transport device 7.

[00264] In the following, a storage process and removal process will be described, with particular reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[00261] Storage Process [00266] The goods 2 to be stored are conveyed to the vertical conveyor 18 at the goods receiving carrier 25 of the first conveyor 26. There, the product 2 is conveyed from the goods receiving carrier 25 of the first conveyor 26 to the goods receiving carrier 23 on the vertical conveyor 18. The conveying movement of the product 2 between the Warenaufnahmmeträgem 23, 25 can be made via the goods transfer device 24. Thereafter, the lifting frame 22 is moved vertically with the goods receiving carrier 23 at the level of one of the storage levels 13 and the goods 2 from the goods receiving carrier 23 of the vertical conveyor 18 on the goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer station 14 (buffer) promoted. The conveying movement of the product 2 between the goods receiving means 16, 23 can be effected via the goods transfer device 24. Thereafter, the goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer station 14 is moved from a receiving position to a transfer position. In the transfer position can now that goods transport device 7, which is associated with the storage level 13 ,. in which the goods 2 are to be stored at a storage location, pick up the goods 2 from the transfer station 14.

For this purpose, the goods transport device 7 is positioned in front of the first goods receiving carrier 16 in the x direction, and the second goods receiving carrier 34 (lifting bar) of the goods transport device 7 is moved from a basic position (FIG. 2) into a transfer position, in particular into the transfer position shown in FIG. 20 shown position.

The first goods receiving carrier 16 projects beyond the second goods receiving carrier 34 in the z-direction so that a step directed downwards from the first goods receiving carrier 16 onto the second goods receiving carrier 34 is formed. The second goods receiving carrier 34 is supported on the first goods receiving carrier 12.

As soon as the second goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transport device 7 is moved into the transfer position, the storage and retrieval device 33 is extended laterally or above the first goods receiving carrier 16 from a starting position against the z-direction. Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 33 and the entrainment members 54 are adjusted against the y-direction from the release position into the operating position in which the entrainment members 54 engage behind the hangers 4. In this case, between successive entrainment members 54 only a single hanger 4 (for example, in winter coats) or more hangers 4 (for example, in summer dresses) are added.

If now the storage and retrieval device 33 is now retracted in the z-direction to the starting position, the goods 2 are conveyed by means of the entrainment members 54 from the first goods receiving carrier 16 to the second goods receiving carrier 34. The hangers 4 slide with their hooks along the first goods receiving carrier 16 and the second goods receiving carrier 34. Thereafter, the second goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transport device 7 is again moved to the normal position (see Fig. 3).

Were the goods 2 taken on the goods transport device 7, this can be moved in the x direction to a defined storage space and positioned in front of a first goods receiving carrier 12.

Thereafter, the second goods receiving carrier 34 (lifting bar) of the goods transport device 7 from a basic position (Fig. 2) is moved to a transfer position, in particular in the position shown in Fig. 19. The second goods receiving carrier 34 projects beyond the first goods receiving carrier 12 in the z direction so that a step directed downwards from the second goods receiving carrier 34 onto the first goods receiving carrier 12 is formed. The second goods receiving carrier 34 is in turn based on the first goods receiving carrier 12.

If the entrainment members 54 were moved while driving the goods transport device 7 in the x direction in the release position, which is basically possible but not necessary, the entrainment members 54 are moved back into the operating position. Otherwise, the entrainment members 54 are in any case still in the operating position in which the entrainment members 54 engage behind the hangers 4 or their hooks.

If now the storage and retrieval device 33 is extended from a starting position against the z-direction, the goods 2 are conveyed by means of the entrainment members 54 from the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 12. The hangers 4 slide with their hooks along the second goods receiving carrier 34 and the first goods receiving carrier 12th

Are the goods 2 in the storage rack 5, the storage and retrieval device 33 and the entrainment members 54 are moved in the y-direction from the operating position to the release position. Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 33 can be retracted in the z direction to the starting position and the second goods receiving carrier 34 are moved to the normal position.

As can be seen in the figures, during the storage process, the goods 2 can be conveyed and stored as a hanging garment group. For example, a hanging garment group may include up to forty goods 2. In this case, in particular one and the same goods 2 are contained within a pair of hanging garments. In other words, on the first Warenaufnahmeträgem 16 of the transfer station 14 each a Hängewarengruppe provided and received on the second Warenaufnaheträger 34 of the goods transport device 7 each a Hängewarengruppe and stored on the first goods receiving carrier 12 of the storage rack 5 each a Hängewarengruppe. The first goods receiving carrier 12 may preferably store two hanging garment groups in the z-direction in the storage rack 5 in succession.

In principle, it is also possible that the goods 2 are sponsored and stored isolated. This is the case, for example, if, after a picking process from a group of hanging goods, only one product 2 (remaining product) remains, which in turn remains in the product

Storage shelf 5 is to be stored.

For this purpose, the goods transport device 7 is positioned in front of a first goods receiving carrier 12 in the x direction, and the goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transport device 7 is moved from a basic position (FIG. 2) to the transfer position shown in FIG.

Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 33 is extended from its initial position laterally or above the first goods receiving carrier 12 against the z-direction. Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 33 and the entrainment members 54 are adjusted against the y-direction from the release position into the operating position in which the entrainment members 54 engage behind the hangers 4. In this case, between successive entrainment members 54 only a single hanger 4 (for example, in winter coats) or more hangers 4 (for example, in summer dresses) are added.

If now the storage and retrieval device 33 is retracted in the z-direction to the starting position, the goods 2 are conveyed by means of the entrainment members 54 from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving carrier 34.

The hangers 4 slide with their hooks along the first goods receiving carrier 12 and the second goods receiving carrier 34. If the goods 2 are located on the second goods receiving carrier 34, this is again moved to the basic position (see FIG. 3).

After the goods 2 have been taken on the goods transport device 7, this can be moved in the x-direction to the transfer station 15 and positioned in front of a first goods receiving carrier 16.

Thereafter, the second goods receiving carrier 34 of the goods transport device 7 is moved from a basic position (Fig. 2) in a transfer position, in particular in the position shown in Fig. 19. The second goods receiving carrier 34 projects beyond the first goods receiving carrier 16 in the z-direction so that a step directed downwards from the second goods receiving carrier 34 onto the first goods receiving carrier 16 is formed. The second goods receiving carrier 34 is in turn based on the first goods receiving carrier 16.

Subsequently, the goods to be outsourced 2 are transferred from the goods transport device 7 to the transfer station 15. The goods 2 are conveyed by means of the storage and retrieval device 33 from the second goods receiving carrier 34 to the first goods receiving carrier 16 in the z direction.

If the goods to be outsourced 2 were taken on a first goods receiving carrier 16 of the transfer station 14, this is adjusted from a takeover position to a delivery position. Thereafter, the goods 2 are conveyed away by means of the goods transfer device 24 from the goods receiving carrier 16 to the goods receiving carrier 23 of the vertical conveyor 18. Thereafter, the lifting frame 22 is adjusted vertically with the goods receiving carrier 23 at the level of a conveyor technology level and the goods 2 from the goods receiving carrier 23 of the vertical conveyor 18 on the goods receiving carrier 25 of the second conveyor 27 promoted. The conveying movement of the product 2 between the goods receiving carriers 23, 25 can take place via the goods transfer device 24. The second conveyor 27 conveys the goods 2 to a picking workstation or a packing workstation.

During the removal process, the goods 2 can be conveyed and stored as a hanging garment group. In principle, it is also possible that the goods 2 are promoted and stored sporadically. This is the case, for example, if only one single product 2 is required for a picking operation / packing operation from a hanging garment group.

In summary, therefore, an operating method for an automated storage system 1 for hanging garments 2, which are suspended from hangers 4, indicated, wherein the storage system 1, a storage rack 5 with superposed and substantially horizontal storage levels 13 arranged storage areas for the hanging garments 2 and at least one in front of the storage rack 5 movable in a first direction x goods transporting device 7, comprising the steps [00289] moving the goods transport device 7 in the first direction x in a goods transfer position in the region of a first goods receiving carrier 12 of the storage rack 5, wherein a longitudinal extent of the first Goods receiving carrier 12 is aligned in a second direction z perpendicular to the first direction x, - Moving an adjustable on the goods transport device 7 and in the second direction z extending, second goods receiving carrier 34 in the second direction z to first goods receiving carrier 12, - Move entrainment members 54 of a storage and retrieval device 33 from a release position in which the entrainment members 54 are moved transversely to the second direction z from the first goods receiving carrier 12, in an operating position in which the entrainment members 54 transversely to second direction z are moved to the first goods receiving carrier 12 out, the release position for releasing the hangers 4 and the operating position for carrying the hangers 4 is provided and moving the hanging garments 2 from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving medium 34 or vice versa Help the movable in the second direction z storage and retrieval device 33rd

The entrainment members 54 are moved in the movement from the release position to the actuating position in a receiving portion 49 of the first goods receiving carrier 12 and / or the second goods receiving carrier 34 into it.

Alternatively or additionally, movement of the entraining members 54 across the second direction z and towards the first / second goods receiving carrier 12, 34 is superimposed on movement in the second direction z and / or [00296] - the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction z and to the first / second goods receiving carrier 12, 34 toward takes place at a location other than the movement of the entrainment members 54 transversely to the second direction z and from the first / second goods receiving carrier 12, 34 away.

In the jointly described FIGS. 25 to 28, a further embodiment of a goods transport device 67 or a further embodiment of an automated storage system 80 for the storage of hanging goods 2 is shown.

Fig. 25 shows an alternative embodiment of a goods transport device 67 on one of the driving levels 6. The goods transport device 67 is formed according to this embodiment by a single level rack operating device and has a base frame 30, wheels 31 and a traction drive (not shown in detail) on. The wheels 31 are arranged on the two longitudinal sides of the base frame 30. The travel drive of the goods transport device 67 may correspond to the travel drive 32 of the goods transport device 7 described in FIGS. 2 and 3. In addition, on an underside of the goods transport device 67 fixed to the base frame 30 and arranged parallel to the z-direction at a mutual distance extending guide rails 68.

Furthermore, the goods transport device 67 is associated with a storage and retrieval device 69, which comprises according to the embodiment shown, a movable relative to the goods transport device 67 in the z-direction, self-propelled storage and retrieval vehicle or consists of this.

The storage and retrieval device 69 comprises a base frame 70, rollers 71, a traction drive with a drive motor 72 and a goods receiving carrier 73. Likewise, the storage and retrieval device 69 (ie the storage and retrieval vehicle) have an energy storage to the Drive and an even closer to describing Verstellvorrich device for the goods receiving carrier 73 and an electronic control system to provide energy. The rollers 71 are arranged on the two longitudinal sides of the base frame 70 and form a chassis. The storage and retrieval device 69 can be moved on the guide rails 68 in the z-direction and possibly also leave the goods transport device 67. The energy supply of the storage and retrieval device 69 can be done, for example, autonomously or by means of a trailing cable connected to the goods transport device 67.

The traction drive of the storage and retrieval device 69 comprises according to a first embodiment, at least one electric drive motor 72 and an endlessly circulating traction means (not shown) and drive shafts (not shown). At the drive shafts, the rollers 71 are fixed end. The traction means is guided by a drive section on the drive shafts. In this way, the two rollers 71 are driven on the first side of the storage and retrieval vehicle. The drive shafts transmit the drive torque from the first side to the second side of the storage and retrieval vehicle, so that the two rollers 71 are driven on the second side. This drive proposed for the storage and retrieval device 69 corresponds to the travel drive 32 of the goods transport device 7 described in FIGS. 2 and 3.

According to a second embodiment, only one impeller pair can be driven, for example, in the direction of travel of the storage and retrieval vehicle front impeller pair or rear impeller pair.

As can be seen from Fig. 25, the goods receiving carrier 73 on the storage and retrieval device 69 (i.e., the storage and retrieval vehicle) is therefore disposed separately from the goods transporting device 6. The goods receiving carrier 73 is mounted on an adjustable device 74 in the x-direction and y-direction adjustable on the base frame 70.

The adjusting device 74 comprises according to the embodiment shown in the z-direction with spaced bearing plates 75, to each of which a slotted guide 76 is arranged, and a drive motor 77, which is coupled in motion with the goods receiving carrier 73. The goods receiving carrier 73 is slidably mounted on the slide guides 76 via guide means and can by actuation of the drive motor 77 of the goods receiving carrier 73 in the x-direction and y-direction between a first end position (right end of the slide guides 76) and a second end position (left end of the slide guides 76) are moved. Fig. 25 shows an intermediate position, in which the hangers 4 of the goods 2 are just taken from the goods receiving carrier 73. If the goods receiving carrier 73 is moved from the intermediate position to the second end position, the hangers 4 of the goods 2 are lifted from the first goods receiving carrier 12 (which is arranged, for example, in the storage rack 5) and transferred to the goods receiving carrier 73 of the storage and retrieval vehicle. If the goods receiving carrier 73 is moved from the intermediate position to the first end position, the hangers 4 of the goods 2 are discharged from the goods receiving carrier 73 of the storage and retrieval vehicle to the first goods receiving carrier 12. A horizontal receiving plane on the goods receiving carrier 73 extends in the first position accordingly below the storage level 13 and in the second position above the storage level thirteenth

Although the slide guide 76 shown in FIG. 25 for the goods receiving carrier 73 is advantageous but not mandatory. It is also conceivable that the goods receiving carrier 73 can be moved by two separate drives in the y-direction and x-direction. These drives can be controlled in such a way that the goods receiving carrier 73 is moved first in the x direction and then in the y direction or else so that the goods receiving carrier 73 moves along a straight line corresponding to the sliding guide 76. Of course, even more complex movements are conceivable. It is also conceivable that the adjusting device 74 designed such that the goods receiving carrier 73 moves exclusively in the y-direction between the first position and second position adjustable on the base frame 70.

In the example shown, the storage and retrieval device 69 further comprises an optional carrier strip 78 with entrainment members 79, which is fixedly mounted on the base frame 70 here. When lifting the goods receiving carrier 73, the hooks of the hanger 4 are lifted into the spaces between the entrainment members 79 so that the goods 2 during acceleration of the input and output device 69 in the z-direction can not fall off the goods receiving carrier 73. With an equivalent result, the goods receiving carrier 73 may also be formed like a rake, so that the hooks hang the hanger 4 when lifting the goods receiving carrier 73 in the space between the tines of the goods receiving carrier 73 or when accelerating the input and output device 69 in the z direction in slip the said gap.

According to a further embodiment, the entrainment bar 78 and / or the entrainment members 79 may be vertically adjustable. In this way, it is possible to move the goods 2 directly on the first goods receiving carrier 12, without having to be lifted with the goods receiving carrier 73. What has hitherto been stated for the insertion and removal device 33 also applies unrestrictedly to the entrainment bar 78 and the entrainment members 79. The entrainment bar 78 in particular replaces the third rail 43 and the entrainment organs 79, in particular at the location of the entrainment members 54 78 be adjustable in the z-direction relative to the base frame 70 of the storage and retrieval device 69, but usually this is not necessary because the movement of the cam 78 and the entrainment members 79 in the z-direction yes by a driving movement of the input and output device 69 can take place.

In summary, it can be said that the storage and retrieval device 69 of the goods transport device 67 is formed in this example by a self-propelled storage and retrieval vehicle (a so-called channel vehicle), which is used to move the hanging garments 2 between the first goods receiving carrier 12 and second goods receiving carrier 73 in the z-direction in the storage rack 5 respectively in the storage areas of the storage rack 5 moves. The second goods receiving carrier 73 is not arranged here on the frame 30 of the goods transport device 67, but on the storage and retrieval device 69. There is not necessarily a mechanical connection between the x-direction movable goods transport device 67 and the z-direction movable "channel vehicle" 69 when the channeling vehicle 69 is fully retracted into the rack 5. In particular, however, an electrical connection between the goods transport device 67 and the channel vehicle 69 may exist, for example via a tow cable.

Specifically, the "channel vehicle" 69 may be received on the goods transport device 67 and transported therefrom in the x direction. The "channel vehicle" 69 forms in this case a "subsidiary vehicle", the goods transport device 67 acts as a "parent vehicle".

In the jointly described FIGS. 26 to 28, a further embodiment of an automated storage system 80 for storing hanging goods 2 is shown, which additionally comprises an automated goods distribution system 81. The goods distribution system 81 comprises the subsequently described transfer and transfer station 82, 83 and the vertical conveyor 84.

The storage system 80 comprises according to the embodiment shown storage shelves 5 and in superimposed driving levels 6 in front of the storage racks 5 in a first direction (x-direction) independently movable goods transport devices 67. The goods transport devices 67 are used to store the goods 2 in the storage rack. 5 or outsourcing of the goods 2 from the storage rack 5. Usually, such a storage system 80 is provided in each driving plane 6 with a goods transport device 67. However, fewer goods transport devices 67 than driving levels 6 may be present, in which case the goods transport devices 67 can be implemented via a lifting device, not shown, between the driving levels 6.

The storage racks 5 comprise vertical front rack 8, vertical rear rack 9, front longitudinal beams 10, rear longitudinal beams 11 and first goods receiving carrier 85. The front longitudinal beams 10 each extend horizontally in the x-direction and are attached to the front uprights 8, wherein the pairwise opposed front longitudinal beams 10 each form a driving plane 6, along which the Wa transporting device 67 is moved. The front longitudinal beams 10 thus form guide rails for the goods transport device 67 per driving plane 6. The rear longitudinal beams 11 extend horizontally in the x direction and are fastened to the rear uprights 9. The storage racks 5 further comprise in the superimposed storage levels 13 horizontally in the z-direction and with mutually spaced guide rails 86, wherein each first goods receiving carrier 85, a first guide rail 86 and a second guide rails 86 are provided.

The first guide rail 86 and the second guide rails 86 are connected to the front longitudinal beam 10 and rear longitudinal beam 11 and preferably have a C-shaped cross section (compare the guide rails 68 shown in Fig. 25 in connection with the goods transport device 67).

The first goods receiving carrier 85 extend in a storage plane 13 horizontally in the depth direction of the storage rack 5 (z-direction) between the front longitudinal beams 10 and rear longitudinal beams 11, the goods 2 are hung on the hangers 4 on the first goods receiving carriers 85 , The first goods receiving carrier 85 are fixedly arranged in the storage rack 5, for example, on the rear longitudinal beams 11 projecting supporting beams, which are screwed on mounting plates on the rear longitudinal beams 11. Each first goods receiving carrier 85 forms a storage space, wherein a plurality of goods 2 can be stored at a storage location. Thus, each storage rack 1 forms in the superimposed storage levels 13 each side by side a plurality of storage spaces or storage areas.

The loading and unloading device 69 can be moved by means of the rollers 71 on the guide rails 68 of the goods transport device 67 and the guide rails 86 of the storage rack 5.

As schematically shown in FIG. 27, the storage system 80 or its goods distribution system 81 can also have a transfer station 82, along which the front longitudinal bars 10 run per driving plane 6 and at which hanging garments 2 to be stored are picked up by the goods transport device 67, and one Take-over station 83, along which the front longitudinal beams 10 run per driving plane 6 and at which aushänagernde hanging garments 2 are delivered from the goods transport device 67.

In this exemplary embodiment, the transfer station 82 and the transfer station 83 per storage level 13 have at least one first goods receiving carrier 87 and, in turn, guide rails 86. If the transfer station 82 and transfer station 83 are arranged on both sides of the goods transport device 67, a first goods receiving carrier 87 is arranged in the transfer station 82 per storage plane 13 in the transfer station 82 and per storage plane 13.

The first goods receiving carrier 87 and guide rails 86 are adjustable per storage level 13 via an actuator (not shown) between a receiving position and a transfer position or transfer position and delivery position. In the receiving position, a goods transfer device 91 (self-propelled transport vehicle) can travel from the vertical conveyor 84 into the transfer station 82. Thereafter, the product 2 is discharged from a goods receiving carrier 92 of the transfer vehicle 91 to the goods receiving carrier 87 of the transfer station 82. The goods receiving carrier 87 extends in the receiving position parallel to the x-direction and in the transfer position parallel to the z-direction. In the delivery position, a goods transfer device 91 (self-propelled transport vehicle) can travel from the transfer station 83 to the vertical conveyor 84. Beforehand, the product 2 is taken over by the goods receiving carrier 87 of the transfer station 83 onto the goods receiving carrier 92 of the transfer vehicle. The goods receiving carrier 87 extends in the delivery position parallel to the x-direction and in the transfer position parallel to the z-direction. The actuator comprises a via a drive motor (not shown) about a vertical axis rotatable mounting plate on which the guide rails 86 and the at least one goods receiving carrier 87 are mounted.

The goods receiving carrier 87 of the transfer or transfer station 82, 83 is designed according to the embodiment shown as the first goods receiving carrier 85 of the storage rack 5.

The vertical conveyor 84 connects the storage levels 13 with at least one conveyor level and is arranged on the outer longitudinal side of the storage shelves 5. The vertical conveyors 84 each comprise a guide frame 88, a liftable and lowerable lifting frame 89, at least one goods receiving carrier 90 and a goods transfer device 91 (self-propelled transfer vehicle). The at least one goods receiving carrier 90 is arranged on the lifting frame 89 and extends parallel to the x-direction. The goods receiving carrier 90 of the vertical conveyor 84 is designed according to the embodiment shown as the first goods receiving carrier 85 of the storage rack 5. The product 2 can be conveyed by means of the goods transfer device 91 between the transfer or transfer station 82, 83 and the vertical conveyor 84. The lifting frame 89 is provided with guide rails 93, so that the goods transfer device 91 along the guide rails 86, 93 between the transfer or transfer station 82, 83 and the vertical conveyor 84 is movable. The goods transfer device 91 is designed according to the embodiment shown as a self-propelled transfer vehicle (Einlagerfahrzeug) in the transfer station 82 and self-propelled Umlagerfahrzeug (Auslagerfahrzeug) in the transfer station 83, wherein the transfer vehicle relative to the vertical conveyor 84 and transfer station 82, 83 in the x- Direction are movable.

The first vertical conveyor 84 connects to a first conveyor for transporting goods 2 and the second vertical conveyor 83 connects to a second conveyor for transporting goods 2 at. The first conveyor and second conveyor are preferably operated automatically.

The goods transfer device 91, which moves in the area of the transfer or transfer station 82, 83 and the vertical conveyor 84, is preferably identical to the storage and retrieval vehicle 69, which is assigned to the goods transport device 67. This applies both to the transfer vehicle (storage vehicle), which is assigned to the storage vertical conveyor 84, as well as for the transfer vehicle (Auslagerfahrzeug), which is associated with the Auslager-vertical conveyor 83. In particular, the same adjusting device 74 as for the goods receiving carrier 73 can be used for the goods receiving carrier 92. In this way, the goods receiving carrier 92 in the y-direction and z-direction (or only in y-direction) can be adjusted. Likewise, for example, the traction drive and the entrainment bar 78 and the entrainment members 79 can be taken over from the goods transport device 67. In principle, the goods transfer device 91 may also have a different structure than the goods transport device 67, for example by omitting or modifying parts of the goods transport device 67 in the goods transfer device 91.

In the illustrated example, the storage and retrieval device 69 is adapted to move on the guide rails 68 of the goods transport device 67 and on the guide rails 86 of the storage rack 5. In principle, however, there is nothing against the fact that the storage and retrieval device 69 also moves on the guide rails 86, 93 between the vertical conveyor 84 and the transfer or transfer station 82, 83. This is possible if the units mentioned are structurally coordinated with one another and, in particular, if the goods transfer device 91 is constructed identically to the storage and retrieval vehicle 69.

In an analogous manner, in the illustrated example, the goods transfer device 91 is set up to move on the guide rails 86, 93 between the vertical conveyor 84 and the transfer station 82, 83. In principle, however, there is nothing against the fact that the goods transfer device 91 also moves on the guide rails 68 of the goods transport device 67 or on the guide rails 86 of the storage rack 5. This is possible if the said units are structurally coordinated with each other and in particular if the goods transfer device 91 is constructed identically to the storage and retrieval vehicle 69.

In the following, a storage process and removal process will be described, with particular reference to FIGS. 26 to 27.

Storage Procedure [00327] The goods 2 to be stored are conveyed to the vertical conveyor 84 via a first conveyor system (not shown). There, the product 2 from the first conveyor to the transfer vehicle (Einlagerfahrzeug) 91, which is provided with the goods receiving carrier 92, promoted. Thereafter, the lifting frame 89 is adjusted with the rearrangement vehicle 91 vertically at the level of one of the storage levels 13. Furthermore, the goods receiving carrier 87 and the guide rails 86 are adjusted in this storage level 13 via an actuator (not shown) in the receiving position. Thereafter, the rearrangement vehicle 91 can be moved with the goods 2 from the vertical conveyor 84 in the transfer station 82 (buffer). In this case, the transfer vehicle 91 moves along the guide rails 93, 86.

If the transfer vehicle 91 is located in the transfer station 82, the goods receiving carrier 92 is adjusted via the adjusting device in the y-direction and z-direction or exclusively in the y-direction and the goods 2 are delivered from the goods receiving carrier 92 to the goods receiving carrier 87. Thereafter, the transfer vehicle 91 returns to the vertical conveyor 84, and the goods receiving carrier 87 and the guide rails 86 in this storage level 13 are moved to the transfer position.

The goods transport device 67 is positioned in the x direction in front of the goods receiving carrier 87 such that the loading and unloading device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) along the guide rails 68, 86 in the z direction between the goods transport device 67 and the transfer station 82 can (Fig. 26). If the loading and unloading device 69 is located in the transfer station 82 (FIG. 28), the goods receiving carrier 73 is moved via the adjusting device 74 in the x direction and y direction or exclusively in the y direction, and the goods 2 are taken from the goods receiving carrier 87 taken on the goods receiving carrier 73.

Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) returns to the goods transport device 67 back.

Subsequently, the goods transport device 67 with the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle), which carries the goods 2 on the goods receiving carrier 73, moved in the x direction to a defined storage space and positioned in front of a goods receiving carrier 85.

Now, the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) along the guide rails 68. 86 in the z direction between the goods transport device 67 and the storage rack 5 are moved. If the storage and retrieval device 69 is in the storage rack 5, the goods receiving carrier 73 is adjusted via the adjusting device 74 in the x-direction and y-direction or exclusively in the y-direction, and the goods 2 are discharged from the goods receiving carrier 73 onto the goods receiving carrier 85. Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) returns to the goods transport device 67 back.

The goods 2 can be promoted and stored during the storage process as a hanging garment group or sporadically.

[00334] Auslagervorgang [00335] For this purpose, the goods transport device 67 is moved in the x-direction with the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) and positioned in front of one of the goods receiving carriers 85 (see FIG. 26).

Thereafter, the loading and unloading device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) along the guide rails 68, 86 in the z direction between the goods transport device 67 and the storage rack 5 are moved. If the storage and retrieval device 69 is located in the storage rack 5 (FIG. 28), the goods receiving carrier 73 is adjusted via the adjusting device 74 in the x-direction and y-direction or exclusively in the y-direction, and the goods 2 are lifted off the goods receiving carrier 85 and taken on the goods receiving carrier 73. Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) returns to the goods transport device 67 back.

Subsequently, the goods transport device 67 with the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle), which carries the goods 2 on the goods receiving carrier 73, moved in the x direction to the transfer station 83 and positioned in front of a goods receiving carrier 87.

Subsequently, the goods 2 to be outsourced are transferred from the loading and unloading device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) to the transfer station 83. The loading and unloading device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) along the guide rails 68, 86 in the z-direction between the goods transport device 67 and the transfer station 83 is moved. If the storage and retrieval device 69 is located in the transfer station 83, the goods receiving carrier 73 is moved via the adjusting device 74 in the x direction and y direction or exclusively in the y direction, and the goods 2 are delivered from the goods receiving carrier 73 to the goods receiving carrier 87 , Thereafter, the storage and retrieval device 69 (storage and retrieval vehicle) returns to the goods transport device 67 back.

Subsequently, the goods receiving carrier 87 and the guide rails 86 of the transfer station 83 are moved from a transfer position to a delivery position. Thereafter, the goods transfer device 91 moves (transfer vehicle) along the guide rails 93, 86 from the vertical conveyor 84 to the transfer station 83. Is the goods transfer device 8 in the transfer station 83, the goods receiving carrier 92 via the adjustment in y-direction and z-direction or exclusively in y Direction adjusted and the goods 2 taken from the goods receiving carrier 87 on the goods receiving carrier 92.

Thereafter, the transfer vehicle 91 can be moved with the goods 2 from the transfer station 83 on the vertical conveyor 84.

Finally, the goods 2 are conveyed by means of the second conveyor 27 (not shown) to a picking workstation or a packing workstation.

In the illustrated example, both a storage and retrieval device 69 and a goods transfer device 91 are used to put the goods 2 or outsource. In principle, however, the loading and unloading process could also be carried out without a goods transfer device 91 and thus only with a loading and unloading device 69 or else without a loading and unloading device 69 and thus only with a goods transfer device 91. As mentioned, this is possible if the units mentioned are structurally coordinated with each other and, in particular, if the goods transfer device 91 is constructed identically to the storage and retrieval vehicle 69.

In this embodiment, the hooks of the hangers 4 on the goods receiving carriers 73, 85, 87, not pushed, but with the goods receiving carrier 73 of the Warenaufnahmeträgem 85, 87 raised or with the goods receiving carrier 73 on the goods receiving media 85, 87, 73rd lowered.

In principle, however, it would also be conceivable that the product 2 is moved to Warenaufnahmeträgem 85, 87, 90, provided that the storage and retrieval device 69 and / or the goods transfer device 91 have a vertically adjustable entrainment bar 78 and vertically adjustable entrainment members 79.

In relation to the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping unit, another alternative embodiment variant to that shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is conceivable. In this, the third rail 43 of the infeed and outfeed device 33 and the telescoping unit is equipped with a motor-driven traction means (e.g., belt or chain) guided around diverting wheels mounted at opposite ends of the third rail 43. On the traction means outwardly whirling entrainment members 54, 79 are arranged.

Now, if goods 2 are to be stored by the goods transport device 7 in the storage rack 5, the storage and retrieval device 33 is positioned in the x-direction such that the second goods receiving carrier 34 and the first goods receiving carrier 12 are aligned. Thereafter, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is moved to the transfer position shown in Fig. 17 and 19. During the extension movement of the storage and retrieval device 33 in the z direction, the traction means is not driven (blocked), so that the hangers 4 are pushed between the entrainment members 54, 79 from the goods receiving carrier 34 on the goods receiving carrier 12. Subsequently, the storage and retrieval device 33 is retracted in the z direction in the starting position and thereby driven the traction means in opposite directions at substantially the same speed to the retraction, so that the stored product 2 remain at the goods receiving carrier 12.

If goods 2 are to be unloaded from the goods transport device 7 into the storage rack 5, the goods transport device 7 is positioned in the x-direction such that the second goods receiving carrier 34 and the first goods receiving carrier 12 are in alignment. Thereafter, the second goods receiving carrier 34 is moved to the transfer position shown in Fig. 20. Then, with the adjustment of the storage and retrieval device 33 in the z direction, the traction means is driven in opposite directions and in synchronism with the extension movement, so that the clothes hangers 4 are received between the entrainment members 54, 79. If the storage and retrieval device 33 is extended, the traction means is stopped. Subsequently, the storage and retrieval device 33 is retracted in the z-direction to the starting position while the traction means is not driven (blocked), so that the outsourced product 2 are pushed by the entrainment members 54, 79 from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving medium 34. The entrainment members 54, 79 engage behind the hangers 4. In the same way takes over the acquisition of the goods 2 from the transfer station 14 and transfer of the goods 2 to the transfer station 15th

29 now shows an exemplary controller 94 for the telescoping motor 44 and the lifting motors 47a, 47b and sensors used by way of example on the goods transport device 7.

Specifically, the controller 94 is connected to the telescoping motor 44 and the lifting motors 47a, 47b and can this example for the superimposed movement of the entrainment members 54 in the vertical and horizontal directions (see also Fig. 16) and / or the movement of the entrainment 54th in the goods receiving, which is staggered to settle the hanging garments 2 (see also Fig. 15) are used.

In a first embodiment, depth measuring sensors 95a, 95b, whose detection range points in the second direction z, are arranged on both sides of the goods transport device 7. In the concrete example shown, the depth measuring sensors 95a, 95b are arranged on the base frame 30, but they could also be positioned elsewhere. With the aid of these depth measuring sensors 95a, 95b, a detection area extending from the goods transport device 7 in the second direction z can be checked for the presence of an object. If an unexpected object is detected in the detection area, an alarm signal is output. For example, unwanted hanging garments 4 could fall off first goods receiving carriers 12 and remain lying on underlying first goods receiving carriers 12. In this case, there could be problems during a storage or retrieval process. Preferably, the loading or unloading process is then stopped and an alarm is issued. It is also conceivable that an extension path of the loading and unloading device 33 or the telescoping device (rail 41, 42, 43) is measured by means of the depth measuring sensors 95a, 95b.

Alternatively or additionally, in a second embodiment, depth measuring sensors 96a, 96b are arranged on both sides of the third rail 43 of the loading and unloading device 33 or telescoping device. With these likewise in the second direction z facing depth measuring sensors 96a, 96b can also be checked in the second direction z extending detection range for the presence of an object and / or an off track of the third rail 43 are measured.

In a further embodiment variant, the goods transport device 7 comprises goods detection sensors 97a, 97b for detecting the hanging goods 2 stored on the first goods receiving carrier 12 and / or the second goods receiving carrier 34. In particular, the hanging goods 2 can be detected with respect to their number and / or type , For example, it is possible in this way to push a certain number of coats from the first goods receiving carrier 12 to the second goods receiving medium 34 or vice versa. Similarly, it is conceivable, for example, to differentiate the coats in terms of their color or to distinguish, for example, coats of shirts.

The goods detection sensors 97a, 97b are arranged in this example at the ends of the third rail 43, but in principle they could also be positioned elsewhere.

At this point, it is noted that the depth-measuring sensors 95a, 95b, the depth-measuring sensors 96a, 96b, and the goods-detecting sensors 97a, 97b can be used singly or in combination.

FIGS. 30 to 33 now show a variant of a goods transport device 7, in which goods security brackets 98a, 98b are used. Specifically, FIG. 30 shows a perspective view of the goods transport device 7 and FIGS. 31 to 33 show various embodiments in a schematic front view.

In the example shown in detail, the goods transport device 7 has two goods securing brackets 98a, 98b, which are rotatably mounted on the goods transport device 7 about axes of rotation 99a, 99b oriented parallel to the first direction x. The goods security brackets 98a, 98b are movable to a release position in which the goods security brackets 98a, 98b are pivoted upwards, and in a securing position in which the goods security brackets 98a, 98b are pivoted downwards. The release position allows the transfer of hanging garments 2 between the first goods receiving carrier 12 and the second goods receiving carrier 34. In the securing position, the hanging garments 2, however, are held in a security area below the goods transport device 7 and in particular compressed. As a result, swinging or fluttering of the hanging garments 2 is avoided or at least reduced when the goods transport device 7 is traveling in the x direction.

In FIG. 30, the first article security clip 98a is in the release position, and the second article security clip 98b is in the securing position. This is particularly possible when the goods security brackets 98a, 98b are driven by separate motors. In principle, however, the second merchandise security bracket 98b could also be in the release position in the illustrated goods transfer, which can be realized both with two separate drive motors and with a drive motor which is coupled with both merchandise security straps 98a, 98b.

Fig. 31 shows the embodiment variant already shown in Fig. 30 in a schematic front view, wherein the securing position is shown by solid lines and the release position by dashed lines. In the example shown in Fig. 31, the article securing brackets 98a, 98b are vertically aligned in the securing position. However, this is not the only conceivable possibility, but is also conceivable that the goods security brackets 98a, 98b are inclined in the securing position, as shown in FIG. 32. The goods security straps 98a, 98b can be adapted in particular by variable inclination to a different number of hanging goods 2 to be transported on the second goods receiving carrier 34.

Finally, FIG. 33 shows a variant embodiment of the goods transporting device 7, in which the axes of rotation 99a, 99b of the article securing device 98a, 98b are displaceably mounted on the goods transport device 7 in the second direction z. The article securing straps 98a, 98b can be adapted in particular by shifting to a different number of hanging garments 2 to be transported on the second goods receiving carrier 34. Of course, it is also possible to adapt the goods security brackets 98a, 98b by pivoting and moving to a different number of hanging goods 2 to be transported on the second goods receiving carrier 34.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the goods transport device 7, the axes of rotation 99a, 99b of the goods security bracket 98a, 98b when pivoting in the release position in the second direction z to the center of the goods transport device 7 towards shifted and pivoting in the securing position in the second direction z moved to the outside of the goods transport device 7, 67 down. As is clear from Fig. 33, the one for pivoting the goods security brackets 98a, 98b in this embodiment is very small, the space located between the retail security brackets 98a, 98b, however, very large. Accordingly, with the variant of the goods transport device 7 shown in FIG. 33, a large number of hanging garments 2 can be secured without the goods securing straps 98a, 98b having to be pivoted beyond the goods transport device 7, which leads to collisions with the first goods receiving carrier 34 or Hanging goods stored there 2 could lead. For example, the controller 94 can be used for the execution of the combined pivoting and linear movement of the goods security brackets 98a, 98b and for this purpose be connected to the drive motors for the pivoting and linear movement.

The drive of the goods securing bracket 98a, 98b can be done electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically. To limit the force with which the hanging garments 2 are compressed, the current of an electric drive motor or the pressure of a pneumatic cylinder / hydraulic cylinder can be limited. Of course, force sensors for measuring the force with which the hanging garments 2 are compressed can also be used.

In FIGS. 30 to 33, the goods transport device 7 has two goods securing brackets 98a, 98b. Of course, it is also conceivable that the goods transport device 7 only has a goods security bracket 98a, in particular if the storage and retrieval device 33 can be extended only to one side. The article security clip 98a can then press the hanging garments 2 in particular against a fixed merchandise security bar.

In FIGS. 29 to 33, reference was made to the goods transport device 7. Of course, the disclosed technical teaching but also fully applicable to the goods transport device 67.

Finally, it should be mentioned that in the embodiments described above instead of the single-level operating devices as goods transport device 7, 67 (multi-tiered) storage and retrieval devices can be used, which are movable in the x-direction along guide rails and one over all storage levels 13th have extending mast on which a raised and lowered base frame is mounted. On this base frame, the storage and retrieval device 33 (Fig. 2) or storage and retrieval device 69 (Fig. 25) is arranged. Such a stacker crane is known for example from EP 2 419 365 B1.

According to another embodiment, such stacker cranes are provided one above the other in several driving planes, each of these stacker cranes serving a plurality of storage levels 13.

It should also be pointed out that the above-described transfer and transfer stations 14, 15, 82, 83 need not necessarily be arranged separately and on both sides of the goods transport device 7, 67, but rather as a combined transfer and transfer station 14, 15, 82, 83, which serve as a buffer for goods to be stored 2 or groups of goods and for outsourced goods 2 or groups of goods. The combined transfer and transfer station is arranged on one side of the goods transport device 7, 67. In this case, the transfer and transfer station 14, 15, 82, 83 in the superimposed storage levels 13 each have two goods receiving carrier 16, 87, wherein a first goods receiving carrier 16, 87 for the goods to be stored 2 or Warengrup groups and a second goods receiving carrier 16, 87 serve for the outsourced goods 2 or groups of goods. The transfer and transfer stations 14, 15, 82, 83 can each have a first goods receiving carrier 16, 87 for the goods to be stored 2 or groups of goods and a second goods receiving carrier 16, 87 for the outsourced goods 2 or groups of goods only at a height level. Otherwise, the combined transfer and transfer station 14, 15, 82, 83 can also have only one height level a first goods receiving carrier 16, 87 for the goods to be stored 2 or groups of goods and a second goods receiving carrier 16, 87 for the outsourced goods 2 or groups of goods ,

According to the embodiments described above, the goods 2 on the goods receiving media 12, 16, 34, 73, 87, 90, 98 each define a hanging plane, perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the goods receiving media 12, 16, 34, 73, 87, 90, 98th is arranged. In particular for the goods receiving carriers 12, 34, 73, the hanging plane is parallel to the x-y plane. A direction of movement for the product 2 runs in these cases parallel to the z-direction.

The technical teaching disclosed in connection with the first goods receiving carrier 12 is also applicable to the goods receiving media 16, 23, 25, 34, 85, 87, 90 and 92 as well as with restrictions on the goods receiving carrier 73 transferable.

In the embodiments, reference was made to hanging garments 2, which is hung on hangers 4. Of course, it refers to specified technical teaching on goods that are stored in hanging bags. A hook of the hanging bag then replaces the hook of a hanger 4.

The exemplary embodiments show possible design variants of the storage system, with various combinations of the individual design variants being possible among one another.

For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that for a better understanding of the construction of the storage system 1, 80 and the goods transport device 7, 67, this or its components have been shown partially unevenly and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size.

REFERENCE LIST 1 storage system 31 impeller 2 merchandise 32 travel drive 3 goods distribution system 33 storage and retrieval device 4 hangers 34 goods receiving carrier 5 storage rack 35 drive shaft 6 driving plane 36 pivoting lever 7 goods transport device 37 axis of rotation 8 front shelf uprights 38 axis of rotation 9 rear shelf uprights 39 drive motor 10 front longitudinal beam 40 toothed belt 11 rear longitudinal beam 41 first rail 12 goods receiving carrier 42 second rail 13 storage level 43 third rail 14 transfer station 44 telescoping motor 15 transfer station 45 traction means 16 goods receiving carrier 46 vertical guide 17 - 47 lifting motor 18 vertical conveyor 48 support section 19 mounting plate 49 receiving portion 20 storage / retrieval 50 wall section 21 guide frame 51 wall section 22 lifting frame 52 bottom section 23 goods receiving carrier 53 flange section 24 goods transfer device 54 driving member 25 goods receiving carrier 55 pivot plate 26 conveyor (storage) 56 axis of rotation 27 För dertechnik (Auslagerung) 57 beading 28 traction drive 58 rolling bearings 29 drive motor 59 axis 30 base frame 60 bearing holder 61 first positioning extension 93 guide rail 62 second positioning extension 94 control 63 push-through protection 95 depth sensor 64 opening 96 depth sensor 65 extension 97 goods detection sensor 66 brush 98 goods security bracket 67 goods transport device 99 axis of rotation 68 guide rail 69 Storage and retrieval device 70 Base frame 71 Roller 72 Drive motor 73 Goods receiving carrier 74 Adjusting device 75 Bearing plate 76 Sliding guide 77 Drive motor 78 Carrying rail 79 Carrying device 80 Storage system 81 Goods distribution system 82 Transfer station 83 Transfer station 84 Vertical conveyor 85 Goods receiving carrier 86 Guide rail 87 Goods receiving carrier 88 Guide frame 89 Lifting frame 90 Goods receiving carrier 91 Goods transfer device 92 were receiving carrier

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claims An automated storage system (1, 80) for hanging garments (2) which are hung on clothes hangers (4) and / or for hanging bags for goods, comprising - a storage shelf (5) with superimposed and substantially horizontal storage levels (13 ) arranged storage areas for the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags and - at least one in front of the storage rack (5) in a first direction (x) movable goods transport device (7, 67), wherein - the storage rack (5) in the storage areas first goods receiving carrier (12 ), wherein on a first goods receiving carrier (12) a plurality of hanging garments (2) / hanging bags is receivable and a longitudinal extension of the first goods receiving carrier (12) in a second direction (z) is aligned perpendicular to the first direction (x), and wherein - The goods transport device (7, 67) a base frame (30), a second goods receiving carrier (34) extending in the second direction (z) and in the second direction (z) on the first goods receiving carrier (12) is adjustable, and at least one relative to the base frame (30) in the second direction (z) movable storage and retrieval device (33, 69) for moving the hanging goods (2) / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier (12) and the second goods receiving carrier (34), wherein - the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) entrainment members (54, 79) which between a release position in which the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) from the first goods receiving carrier (12) are moved, and an actuating position in which the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) to the first goods receiving carrier (12) are moved adjustable, the release position for releasing the hangers ( 4) / the hanging bags and the operating position for carrying the hangers (4) / the hanging bags is provided, characterized by - means (94) for controlling movement, which movement the entrainment members (54, 79) overlie a movement in the second direction (z) transversely to the second direction (z) and towards the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or - means (94) for controlling movement, which movement of the entrainment members (54 , 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and to the first goods receiving carrier (12) out at a different location than a movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and from the first goods receiving carrier (12) away. 2. Automated storage system (1,80) according to claim 1, characterized in that the movement in the second direction (z) is an oscillating movement. 3. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) in the direction (y) to the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or second goods receiving carrier (34) facing, pin-shaped extensions are formed. 4. Automated storage system (1,80) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) are rotationally symmetrical and in the direction (y) to the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or second goods receiving carrier (34) tapering towards the bottom. 5. Automated storage system (1,80) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) vertically in a third direction (y) are movable. 6. Automated storage system (1,80) according to claim 5, characterized in that the vertical movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) is effected by a rotational movement. 7. Automated storage system (1,80) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) - a first support portion (48a) and a second support portion (48b) which in the longitudinal direction (z) of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34) extend at a mutual distance and are designed to support a hook of a hanger (4) / a hanging bag, and - has a receiving portion (49) which in the longitudinal direction (z) of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34) extends between the first support portion (48a) and the second support portion (48b) and forms a longitudinal slot opening in the direction of the support portions (48a, 48b). 8. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 7, characterized in that the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) additionally comprise a first wall portion (50 a) and a second wall portion (50 b), which in Extending longitudinally (z) of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34) and parallel to a substantially vertically to the respective storage plane (13) aligned symmetry plane of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34), wherein to the first wall portion (50 a) of the first support portion (48 a) and adjoining the second wall portion (50b) of the second support portion (48b), and wherein the first support portion (48a) and second support portion (48b) inclined towards each other in the direction of the plane of symmetry upwards. 9. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 8, characterized in that adjoin the inclined to each other tapered support portions (48a, 48b) in the direction of the plane of symmetry converging wall sections (51a, 51b). 10. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the inclined converging support portions (48a, 48b) form tendons of a hook of the hanger (4) / the hanging bag forming curve. 11. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) are retracted in the release position of the receiving portion (49) and protrude in the operating position in the receiving portion (49) , 12. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) has a with the first goods receiving carrier (12) corresponding guide. 13. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the second goods receiving carrier (34) at its first goods receiving carrier (12) facing the end of first and second positioning extensions (61, 62), in the first goods receiving carrier (12) protrude when the second goods receiving carrier (34) on the first goods receiving carrier (12) is moved up, wherein - at least a first positioning extension (61) is arranged so that one of the first goods receiving carrier (12) on the second goods receiving carrier (34) downwardly directed step, when the first positioning extension (61) on the first goods receiving carrier (12) rests, and - at least a second positioning extension (62) is arranged so that one of the second goods receiving carrier (34) on the The first goods receiving carrier (12) downwardly directed step is formed when the second positioning extension (62) rests on the first goods receiving carrier (12). 14. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the first goods receiving carrier (12) at its second goods receiving carrier (34) facing the end of first and second positioning projections (61, 62) which in the second goods receiving carrier (34) protrude when the second goods receiving carrier (34) is moved toward the first goods receiving carrier (12), wherein - the at least one first positioning extension (61) is arranged such that one from the first goods receiving carrier (12) Step directed downwards onto the second goods receiving carrier (34) when the second goods receiving carrier (34) rests on the first positioning extension (61), and - at least one second positioning extension (62) is arranged so that one from the second goods receiving carrier (34) on the first goods receiving carrier (12) downwardly directed step arises when the second goods receiving carrier (34) aufl on the second positioning extension (62) ying. 15. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that in the storage rack (5) in the region of the first goods receiving carrier (12) a push-through protection (63) __ist mounted, the one opening (64) / a An extension which cooperates with an extension (65) / an opening of the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) when the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) is moved up to the push-through protection (63) zoom. 16. An automated storage system (1,80) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized by a in the region of the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) arranged blocking element (66) in the direction of the goods receiving carrier ( 12, 34) protrudes. 17. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 16, characterized in that the blocking element (66) - in the storage rack (5) in the region of one end of the first goods receiving carrier (12) is arranged, which faces the goods transport device (7, 67) is and / or - at least one end of the second goods receiving carrier (34) is arranged, which is the first goods receiving carrier (12) facing and / or - in the course of the first goods receiving carrier (12). 18. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the blocking element actuated by a brush (66), by the goods transport device (7, 67) actuated rocker or by the goods transport device (7, 67) Pen is formed. 19. An automated storage system (1,80) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized by a on the goods transport device (7, 67) arranged Tiefenmeßsensor (95a, 95b 96a, 96b), the detection area in the second direction (z) , 20. Automated storage system (1,80) according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized by a on the goods transport device (7, 67) arranged goods detection sensor (97a, 97b) for detecting the on the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second Goods receiving carrier (34) stored hanging garments (2) / hanging bags. 21. Automated storage system (1,80) according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized by at least one goods securing bracket (98a, 98b) which rotatable about a parallel to the first direction (x) aligned axis of rotation (99a, 99b) on the goods transport device ( 7, 67) is mounted and which is adjustable between a release position in which the goods security bracket (98 a, 98 b) is pivoted upwards, and a securing position in which the goods security bracket (98 a, 98 b) is pivoted downward, wherein the release position a transfer of the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier (12) and the second goods receiving carrier (34) and the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags in the securing position in a securing area below the goods transport device (7, 67) are held. 22. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 21, characterized in that the axis of rotation (99a, 99b) of the at least one goods securing bracket (98a, 98b) in the second direction (z) slidably mounted on the goods transport device (7, 67) is. 23. Automated storage system (1, 80) according to claim 22, characterized by means (94) for carrying out a combined pivoting and linear movement of the at least one merchandise securing bracket (98a, 98b). 24. Automated storage system according to one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the storage rack (5) vertical front shelf uprights (8), vertical rear shelf uprights (9), horizontal front longitudinal beams (10) which on the front shelf uprights (8 ), and horizontal rear longitudinal beams (11) which are fixed to the rear shelf uprights (9), wherein the first goods receiving carrier (12) each in a storage plane (13) horizontally in the depth direction (z) of the storage rack (5) between extend the front longitudinal beams (10) and rear longitudinal beams (11) and are secured thereto. 25 Operating method for an automated storage system (1, 80) for hanging garments (2) which are hung on hangers (4), and / or for hanging bags for goods, wherein the storage system (1, 80) a storage rack (5) with in Bearing areas for the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags and at least one in front of the storage rack (5) in a first direction (x) movable goods transport device (7, 67) comprises, characterized by the steps - Moving the goods transport device (7, 67) in the first direction (x) in a goods transfer position in the region of a first goods receiving carrier (12) of the storage rack, wherein a longitudinal extension of the first goods receiving carrier (12) in a second direction (z) perpendicular to the first direction ( x), - moving one on the goods transport device (7, 67) arranged adjustable and in the second direction (z) extending, second Warenaufnahülägers (34) in the second direction (z) to the first goods receiving carrier (12), - Move entrainment members (54, 79) of a storage and retrieval device (33, 69) of a release position in which the entrainment members (54, 79 ) are moved transversely to the second direction (z) of the first goods receiving carrier (12), in an operating position in which the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) to the first goods receiving carrier (12) are moved, wherein the release position for releasing the hangers (4) / the hanging bags and the actuating position for carrying the hangers (4) / the hanging bags is provided and - moving the hanging garments (2) / hanging bags from the first goods receiving carrier (12) on the second goods receiving carrier (34) or vice versa with the help of the in the second direction (z) movable storage and retrieval device (33, 69), characterized in that - the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction ( z) and to the first / second goods receiving carrier (12, 34) toward a movement in the second direction (z) is superimposed and / or - the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and the first / second Goods receiving carrier (12, 34) out at a different location than the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and the first / second goods receiving carrier (12, 34) away. 26. Operating method according to claim 25, characterized in that the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and to the first / second goods receiving carrier (12, 34) towards an oscillating movement in the second direction (z) is superimposed. 27. Operating method according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) are positioned in the operating position when the goods transport device (7, 67) in the first direction (x) is moved. 28. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 27, characterized in that the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) is effected by a rotational movement. 29. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 28, characterized in that the entrainment members (54, 79) in the movement from the release position to the actuating position in a receiving portion (49) of the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier ( 34), wherein the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) has a first support portion (48a) and a second support portion (48b) which in the longitudinal direction (z) of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34) extend at a mutual distance and are designed to support a hook of a clothes hanger (4) / a hanging bag, and wherein the receiving portion (49) in the longitudinal direction (z) of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34) between the first support portion (48 a) and second support portion ( 48b) and forms a in the direction of the support portions (48a, 48b) opening longitudinal slot. 30. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 29, characterized in that an extension (65) / an opening on the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) in an opening (64) / on an extension of one in the region of the first goods receiving carrier (12) Mount push-through protection (63). 31. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 30, characterized in that the hangers (4) / hanging bags when moving between the first goods receiving carrier (12) and the second goods receiving carrier (34) at one in the region of the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) arranged blocking element (66) are moved past, which projects in the direction of the goods receiving carrier (12, 34). 32. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 31, characterized in that in the second direction (z) of the goods transport device (7, 67) away extending detection range of a depth sensor (95a, 95b 96a, 96b) on the presence of an object is checked and an alarm is issued when an unexpected object is detected in the detection area. 33. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 32, characterized in that an extension path of the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) by means of a on the goods transport device (7, 67) arranged depth sensor (95a, 95b 96a, 96b), whose detection range points in the second direction (z) is measured. 34. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 33, characterized in that on the first goods receiving carrier (12) and / or the second goods receiving carrier (34) mounted hanging garments (2) / hanging bags using a on the goods transport device (7, 67) arranged goods detection sensor (97a, 97b) is detected. 35. Operating method according to one of claims 25 to 34, characterized in that at least one goods securing bracket (98a, 98b) which rotatable about a parallel to the first direction (x) aligned axis of rotation (99a, 99b) on the goods transport device (7, 67) is stored, during the transfer of hanging garments (2) / hanging bags between the first goods receiving carrier (12) and the second goods receiving carrier (34) is pivoted upwards into a release position and during transport of the second goods receiving carrier (34) stored hanging garments (2) / Hanging pockets in the first direction (x) is pivoted downwards into a securing position. 36. Operating method according to claim 35, characterized in that on the second goods receiving carrier (34) mounted hanging garments (2) / hanging pockets in the securing position of at least one merchandise security bracket (98a, 98b) only by a pivoting movement of the at least one merchandise security bracket (98a, 98b ) or by a combined pivoting and linear movement of the at least one goods security bracket (98a, 98b) in a securing area below the goods transport device (7, 67) are held. 37. Operating method according to claim 35 or 36, characterized in that the axis of rotation (99a, 99b) of the goods securing bracket (98a, 98b) when pivoting into the release position in the second direction (z) to the center of the goods transport device (7, 67) is moved and is moved to the outside of the goods transport device (7, 67) when pivoting in the securing position in the second direction (z). 38. Goods transport device (7, 67) for storing and retrieving hanging garments (2) which are suspended from hangers (4) and / or for hanging bags for goods, in a storage rack (5) of an automated storage system (1, 80) with first goods receiving mats (12), wherein the goods transport device (7, 67) in a first direction (x) is movable, and a base frame (30), a second goods receiving carrier (34) extending in the second direction (z) and in the second direction (z) on the first goods receiving carrier (12) is adjustable, and at least one relative to the base frame (30) in the second direction (z) movable storage and retrieval device (33, 69) for moving the hanging garments (2) / Hängetaschen between the first goods receiving carrier (12) and the second goods receiving carrier (34), wherein - the storage and retrieval device (33, 69) entrainment members (54, 79), which between a release position in which the entrainment members (54, 79) q uer to the second direction (z) of the first goods receiving carrier (12) are moved away, and an actuating position in which the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) to the first goods receiving carrier (12) are moved adjustable, wherein the release position for releasing the hangers (4) / the hanging bags and the actuating position for carrying the hangers (4) / the hanging pockets is provided, characterized by - means (94) for controlling movement, which the movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to second direction (z) and to the first goods receiving carrier (12) towards a movement in the second direction (z) superimpose and / or - means (94) for controlling movement, which movement of the entrainment members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z ) and to the first goods receiving carrier (12) out at a different location than a movement of the driving members (54, 79) transversely to the second direction (z) and from the first goods receiving carrier (12) away. 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