DE102021113522A1 - Storage device and method for storing, removing and/or relocating objects, method, control and/or regulating device and storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage facility, in particular an automatic storage facility, for storing, retrieving and/or transferring, in particular for intermediate storage, objects which have at least one through-opening for receiving and/or issuing objects, at least one movable object carrier for putting down at least one object and at least one handling device. The storage facility is designed and/or configured to use the handling device to grasp at least one object and to move it between two positions within the storage facility, in particular between the through-opening and a parking space of the movable object carrier. It also relates to a corresponding method, a control and/or regulating device, a storage system, a digital storage medium, a computer program product and a computer program.

Description

The invention relates to a storage device, in particular an automatic storage device, for storing, retrieving and/or relocating, in particular intermediate storage, objects according to the preamble of claim 1, and a corresponding method according to the preamble of claim 6. It also relates to a control - and/or control device according to claim 10, a storage system according to claim 11 and a digital storage medium according to claim 12, a computer program product according to claim 13 and a computer program according to claim 14.

Due to the rapidly growing online trade, more and more companies, in particular delivery services, delivery and/or pick-up services, deliver parcels, postal items and other deliveries and also pick them up, for example delivery services such as frozen goods, lunch menus, pizza or supermarket Services, DHL, Hermes, DPD, GLS, UPS, Rewe, etc. The final deliveries of such shipments and deliveries are often made using conventional vehicles, such as cars or vans, which use internal combustion engines.

In large cities in particular, this sometimes puts a strain on the transport infrastructure. It also increases greenhouse gas emissions.

Concrete climate protection measures are desired, including in the commercial transport sector, in order to reduce such emissions or to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality in the long term.

The increasing volume of parcels per inhabitant, especially in central inner-city locations, is particularly critical, since there is hardly any space available for storage or interim storage of parcels and/or can represent a significant cost factor.

A more climate-friendly design of delivery traffic could consist of establishing small, decentralized depots as close as possible to the end consumer and/or, for example, increasing the use of emission-free vehicles such as cargo bikes and making them economically attractive. In urban and suburban areas in particular, such a design would have further transport-related sustainability advantages, such as e.g. B. Particulate matter and nitrogen oxide reduction as well as the reduction of noise emissions.

In this context, for example, storage facilities such as packing stations are already known, which are available to an end consumer around the clock every day, and in which shipments and deliveries are kept or stored in the meantime.

An object of the present invention according to the invention can consist in proposing a further decentralized storage facility as close as possible to the end consumer, a further storage system and/or a further method, in particular for storing and/or retrieving objects. The task can also consist of proposing a further open-loop and/or closed-loop control device, a further digital storage medium, a further computer program product and a further computer program.

The task can be solved by a storage facility for storing, retrieving and/or rearranging, in particular for temporary storage, of objects according to the features of claim 1 and by a method with the features of claim 9. Furthermore, the task can be carried out by means of a control - and/or control device with the features of claim 10, a storage system with the features of claim 11, and by means of a digital storage medium with the features of claim 12, a computer program product with the features of claim 13 and by means of a computer program with the features of claim 14 can be solved.

The storage facility of the present invention has at least one through-opening, preferably with at least one receiving and/or delivery area for receiving, delivering and/or delivering objects.

Furthermore, the storage device of the present invention has at least one movable object carrier, in particular for setting down, depositing and/or storing at least one object.

In addition, the storage facility of the present invention has at least one handling device, in particular for handling objects, in particular objects to be stored and/or retrieved.

The storage facility of the present invention is designed and/or configured, by means of the handling device, to grasp at least one object and/or between two positions within the storage facility, in particular between the through-opening and a parking or storage space of at least one movable object Object carrier to move, transport and / or store.

The storage facility according to the invention can in particular be suitable, designed and/or configured to store, remove and/or relocate at least one object, in particular automatically and/or autonomously, preferably fully automatically, into, out of and/or within a storage facility, in particular in , out of and/or inside the storage facility.

When “automatic” is mentioned here, it can be understood in particular as taking place without human intervention and/or through self-control and/or regulation.

If “grasping” or “sensing” is mentioned here, it can be understood in particular as picking up, gripping, grasping, holding on, lifting, picking up, raising and/or taking with you.

The method according to the invention is particularly suitable and/or intended for storing, retrieving and/or relocating, in particular for automatically storing, retrieving and/or relocating, preferably for fully automatically storing, retrieving and/or relocating, objects in , from and/or within a storage facility, in particular in, from and/or within a storage facility according to the invention.

In particular, the method according to the invention includes the detection, in particular the independent and/or automatic, preferably fully automatic, detection of at least one object, in particular by means of at least one handling device and/or detection device of the storage facility.

Furthermore, the method according to the invention includes moving and/or transporting the detected object between at least a first position and a second position within the storage facility, preferably by means of at least the handling device.

Alternatively or additionally, the method can be or include a method for operating a storage system.

The control and/or regulating device according to the invention is suitable and provided and/or designed and/or configured to carry out at least one method according to the invention, in particular in cooperation with the devices required for this, for example the storage device according to the invention, the storage system according to the invention, and/or each Parts thereof, for example corresponding communication interfaces, and optionally with the corresponding external devices, preferably as described below.

A digital, in particular non-volatile, storage medium according to the invention, in particular in the form of a machine-readable carrier, in particular in the form of a diskette, CD, EPROM, SSD, HDD or DVD, with electrically readable control signals can interact with a programmable computer system in such a way that the mechanical steps of an procedure to be initiated.

All, some or some of the machine-performed steps of the method according to the invention can be initiated.

A computer program product according to the invention has a program code that is volatile, transient or stored on a machine-readable carrier for initiating the mechanical steps of the method according to the invention when the computer program product runs on a computer. According to the invention, a computer program product can be, for example, a computer program stored on a carrier, an embedded system as a comprehensive system with a computer program (e.g. electronic device with a computer program), a network of computer-implemented computer programs (e.g. client/server system, cloud computing system, etc.), or a computer on which a computer program is loaded, run, stored, executed or developed.

The term "machine-readable medium" as used herein means, in certain embodiments of the present invention, a medium containing data or information interpretable by software and/or hardware. The carrier can be a data medium such as a diskette, a CD, a DVD, a USB stick, a flash card, an SD card or the like.

A computer program according to the invention has a program code for initiating the mechanical steps of a method according to the invention when the computer program runs on a computer. According to the invention, a computer program can be understood, for example, as a physical, marketable software product which has a program.

It also applies to the computer program product according to the invention and the computer program according to the invention that all, some or one che of the mechanically performed steps of the method according to the invention.

Embodiments according to the invention can have some, some or all of the following features in any combination, insofar as this is not clearly technically impossible for a person skilled in the art. Advantageous developments of the present invention are also the subject matter of the dependent claims.

In all of the statements made herein, the use of the expression “can be” or “can have” etc. is to be understood synonymously with “is preferably” or “has preferably” etc. and is intended to explain an embodiment according to the invention.

Whenever numerical words are mentioned herein, the person skilled in the art understands them as indicating a numerical lower limit. Provided that this does not lead to a discernible contradiction for the person skilled in the art, the person skilled in the art always reads “at least one” or “at least one” when specifying “a” or “an”. This understanding is also encompassed by the present invention, as is the interpretation that a numerical word such as "a" can alternatively be meant as "exactly one" wherever this is clearly technically possible for a person skilled in the art. Both are encompassed by the present invention and apply to all numerals used herein.

In case of doubt, spatial information such as “above”, “below”, etc. refers to the representation as it can be seen in the figures attached here.

Whenever an embodiment is referred to herein, it represents an exemplary embodiment according to the invention and is not to be construed as limiting.

If it is disclosed herein that the object according to the invention has one or more features in a specific embodiment, it is also disclosed herein that the object according to the invention expressly does not have this or these features in other embodiments that are also according to the invention, e.g. B. in the sense of a disclaimer. For each embodiment mentioned herein, the contrary embodiment, for example formulated as a negation, is also disclosed.

Preferred areas of application of the present invention can be, for example, the temporary storage of objects, such as mail and / or parcels, shortly before, for example in the last step, the final delivery (last mile) and / or the acceptance of such objects, especially in urban and / or suburban area. Another area of application can be, for example, the taking back and/or acceptance of objects, in particular returns, and/or objects that have not been delivered or cannot be delivered.

Preferred areas for installing and/or arranging the present storage facility according to the invention can be, for example, private land and/or buildings, preferably with at least one entrance to the public space, for example the storage facility can be in a basement or in another room, preferably with a window that, for example opens or can open towards a sidewalk, may be appropriate. The storage facility can also be self-standing in the public space without being provided or accommodated in a building or room of a building. In these embodiments, a housing is preferably provided for the storage device or the storage system, for example to protect against unauthorized access/tampering and/or against the effects of the weather.

An "object" can in particular be an object to be stored, removed and/or relocated, in particular a good, a piece of goods and/or an article, a package, a postal item, for example a flat item, a small packet and/or in general a shipping item and/or a delivery. Different objects can in particular have different dimensions, for example each have different sizes, widths, lengths, heights and/or shapes.

It can be provided that an object to be stored in the storage facility must not fall below and/or exceed predefined dimensions. For example, it can be provided that each item to be stored has a minimum width of 30 cm, a minimum depth of 25 cm and/or a minimum height of 10 cm or does not fall below these sizes. It can be provided, for example, that each item to be stored has a maximum width of 60 cm, a maximum depth of 40 cm and/or a maximum height of 30 cm or does not exceed these sizes.

In particular, a “delivery agent” can be a company that delivers and/or collects items such as parcels, postal items and other deliveries. Whenever a "delivery person" is mentioned, this can in particular include a delivery, delivery and/or delivery service, for example a frozen food, lunch menu, pizza or supermarket delivery service, DHL, Hermes, DPD, GLS, UPS, Rewe, etc., are understood.

An “end consumer” can be, for example, a private recipient at the end of the supply chain, for example a parcel collector, a parcel recipient, and/or a sender who issues collection orders, for example a returner.

Delivery agents and/or end consumers, for example private end consumers, can have and/or receive access to the storage facility, preferably every day and/or around the clock.

In some embodiments, the storage system according to the invention and/or the storage facility according to the invention is provided, designed and/or configured to carry out at least one method according to the invention and/or has at least one control and/or regulating device according to the invention.

Where "programmed," "configured," or "designed" is used herein, it is also disclosed to interchange these terms.

If "programmed", "configured" or "trained" is mentioned here, it is also disclosed that the relevant device or facility in some embodiments for the automatic, in particular fully automatic, execution of steps for which it is programmed or configured, is set up.

If a step or an action is disclosed herein, it is also disclosed that in some embodiments at least one device or device of the storage facility according to the invention and/or the storage system according to the invention is programmed and/or configured to carry out the step or the action.

If "automatic storage facility" is mentioned here, it is also disclosed that in some embodiments the storage facility in question can be used to automatically, preferably fully automatically and/or autonomously, carry out steps that involve storing, retrieving and/or relocating objects in the Storage facility, in particular in an autonomous manner, enable, is designed, programmed, configured and / or set up.

“Autonomous” can be understood in particular as autonomous, independent and/or self-contained.

In some embodiments, the storage facility is self-standing and/or designed as a box system. In particular, for this purpose the bearing device can consist of at least one housing, preferably with any dimensions, or at least include one. The housing preferably separates an interior of the storage facility from the exterior of the storage facility.

In certain embodiments, the housing is modular. In particular, a different number of preferably identical or different modules can be put together and/or connected to one another in order to realize housings of the most varied of sizes, shapes and/or heights.

In some embodiments, a housing module can have sliding and/or guiding elements, for example rails, cabling, connection and/or communication elements, or modules, and/or combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the housing can be formed from housing sections that cannot be detached from one another, for example that are soldered and/or welded to one another.

In some embodiments, the storage device may not include a housing. In these embodiments, in particular, the storage device can be accommodated in a closed and/or lockable room, for example in a cellar, basement or in any room, for example on the ground floor of a building. In this case, the walls of the respective space and/or the elements defining the respective space preferably form the separation between an interior of the storage facility and the exterior of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the storage device has at least one, preferably closable, through opening or an access, for example a closable door, a closable roller shutter and/or a closable screen.

In certain embodiments, the passage opening can have at least one pressure-spring or click-spring mechanism and/or at least one slot, in particular for inserting flat objects such as flat mail, the slot having a maximum height of 5 cm or 10 cm, for example.

The through-opening preferably enables objects to be exchanged from an outside to an inside of the storage device and vice versa.

Alternatively or in addition, a through-opening can allow access, in particular for a person, to an interior of the storage facility, for example a door for repairs, checks, troubleshooting and/or maintenance of the storage facility.

In certain embodiments, the through-opening is arranged, formed and/or provided on one side of the bearing device. The position, in particular the vertical and/or horizontal position of the through-opening, can preferably be adapted and/or adapted to the circumstances surrounding the storage facility. In particular, the height of the through-opening is dimensioned in such a way that simple, easy and/or ergonomic use and/or simple, easy and/or ergonomic access is ensured, in particular both for manual entry and for entry and exit supported, for example, by a conveyor device /or delivery of at least one item. For example, the through-opening can protrude from the bearing device, as is shown schematically in 2 is shown.

In some embodiments, the storage device, in particular a passage opening, can have at least one locking device, in particular in order to manage access to the storage device, for example for preferably wirelessly locking and/or unlocking the closable passage opening.

In some embodiments, the locking device can be operated, controlled and/or activated by means of electromagnetic waves, acoustic, optical and/or electronic signals, for example radio signals, NFC (near field communication) and/or RFID (radio frequency identification).

Unlocking may, in certain embodiments, be preceded by and/or the unlocking may require successful user identification.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments the locking device can have at least one lock, in particular a cylinder lock, a latching lock and/or a remote-controlled lock, and/or at least one locking system.

Thus, the storage facility is in particular to protect the stored objects, in particular against damage, against external influences, for example excessively high or low temperatures, excessive humidity, etc., theft, including data theft, and/or to protect against access by unauthorized persons , formed and/or configured.

In some embodiments, the locking device and/or the storage device can comprise at least one communication interface, which in particular controls or can control at least the locking and/or unlocking mechanism.

Alternatively or additionally, the locking device, or at least one further locking and/or unlocking mechanism of the storage facility, can comprise at least one such communication module in certain embodiments.

A “communications interface” can also be understood to mean a communication module, with these terms being interchangeable.

In some embodiments, the storage facility can comprise at least one digital storage medium and/or storage element in which data, in particular of any type, can be stored.

In certain embodiments, a digital storage medium and/or storage element can be an independent part of a component of the storage facility and/or the storage system.

In some embodiments, the bearing device has at least one receiving surface. The receiving surface is preferably arranged and/or formed inside the bearing device, for example on and/or behind the through-opening. The receiving surface and the passage opening are preferably dimensioned in such a way that objects with predefined maximum dimensions can be received.

If a “receiving surface” is mentioned here, it can also be understood as a “dispensing surface”. It can be the same area.

In some embodiments, the receiving surface may be located within an input housing located inside the storage device. An access from the outside into the housing can advantageously be formed by the through-opening. The input housing can advantageously have at least one further, preferably closable, through-opening, for example a roller door and/or a screen, which only opens when the first through-opening is closed, similar to a lock, and/or depending on a specific control of the storage facility. the second passage opening can preferably be arranged between the receiving surface and the handling device of the storage device.

The first and further through-openings are preferably opposite one another.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one pushing means, in particular for transferring an object to the handling device of the storage facility. The transfer point of the object to the handling device is preferably located inside the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the sliding means is preferably arranged in the area of the through-opening, preferably directly behind and/or to the side of the through-opening and/or the receiving surface. The sliding means can in particular be provided, configured, arranged and/or designed to enable a displacement, in particular in a predefined direction, of an object located on the receiving surface and/or to carry out such a displacement. The sliding means, in particular the movement of the sliding means, can be controlled in particular by the bearing device. The sliding means can preferably be arranged perpendicularly or at a 90° angle to the receiving surface.

In some embodiments, the sliding means is designed as a retractable and/or foldable slider, for example as a foldable and/or telescoping X-arm slider. Preferably, the sliding means can be arranged and/or fastened in, on or next to a floor of the receiving area and/or in a ceiling or side of the input housing.

In some embodiments, an internal or external conveying device, for example a conveyor belt, can be docked to the through-opening and/or to the receiving surface in order to successively store a large number of objects in the storage device and/or retrieve them from there. This is particularly important for deliverers who are supposed to fill the storage facility with objects or load or deliver objects stored there. The conveying device, in particular its conveying direction and/or conveying speed, can be controlled in particular by the storage device. In this way it can be ensured that further objects are only conveyed onto the receiving area when the receiving area is free and/or when the storage device is able to receive or deliver them. Thus, a variety of items can be easily handled.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one, preferably external, “energy, current and/or voltage source” and/or at least one connection for such a source.

An energy, current and/or voltage source can be, for example, an energy store, a battery or a preferably rechargeable battery. An external source of energy, current and/or voltage can be, for example, an existing power grid, a power pack connected to a power grid, an energy store, a battery, a preferably rechargeable battery, for example a power bank.

By means of the energy, current and/or voltage source or the connection to an external energy, current and/or voltage source, all or some of the various components of the storage facility, in particular its detection device, movement modules, control and/or regulating device, Movable parts such as object carriers, operating terminals, reading devices or locking devices such as doors, screens, gates and/or other facilities of the storage facility are supplied with energy, electricity and/or voltage so that they can be operated, regulated and/or controlled.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one power supply unit, for example a transformer and/or a power supply unit, which converts a mains voltage to the voltage level required by the detection device and/or the sensor(s), modules, devices and/or facilities of the storage facility reduced. Alternatively or in addition, such a network device can be connected or connectable to the handling device and/or to its detection device, modules and/or other devices or devices, preferably in a detachable manner, by means of a connecting line. The power supply unit can be provided and/or designed for, preferably temporarily, connection to an energy store, for example a battery, in order to charge it.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one user terminal, for example a terminal. The operating terminal can be arranged in particular in the public space, for example at a boundary between a property, preferably on a facade, and the public space, for example a sidewalk, and/or at least be freely accessible from the public space.

A service terminal can be an external device in particular, which little at least has a data connection with the storage facility and/or a storage system, or is or can be prepared for this.

In some embodiments, the service terminal may be attached to and/or connected to, or be part of, the storage facility. Alternatively, provision can be made to attach and/or fasten the operating terminal to another location, preferably in the vicinity of the storage facility, for example on the facade of a surrounding building. In this case, the operating terminal is connected to the storage facility at least in data and/or signal communication or at least such data communication can be implemented and/or activated if required, for example by means of at least one communication module or a communication interface. In this case, the operating terminal can also have at least one energy supply source of its own, for example a battery, or can be connected to one.

In some embodiments, the service terminal and/or the storage device can have at least one reading device, for example a scanning device, for example a scanner for two-dimensional code, such as e.g. B. a so-called Quick Response (QR) code. Alternatively or additionally, the readout device can be camera-based, preferably for three-dimensional determination, and/or can comprise at least one corresponding facility or device. Alternatively or additionally, the readout device can be provided, designed and/or arranged to determine and/or collect further data, in particular on the objects to be stored and/or stored, in particular in the area of the receiving surface and/or on a parking space of the storage facility .

"Determining" or determining, in particular of data, properties and/or values, can include examining existence or non-existence, determining presence or non-presence, capturing, transmitting, reading out, collecting, measuring , evaluating, processing, comparing, estimating, assessing or estimating, inferring, calculating, obtaining, inferring, calculating, achieving and/or recognizing.

In some embodiments, the operator terminal has one or more control elements, such as at least one knob, key and/or rotary element, display, push controls, or, for example, a touch screen. With the control elements, in particular the storage facility, a program running or executed on a computer or controller of the storage facility and/or a control and/or regulating device according to the invention can be controlled and/or at least influenced. In addition, deliverers and/or end consumers can use the control elements to control various functions of the storage facility, for example access various menu items of the control of the storage facility, for example making and/or initiating a payment, delivery and/or acceptance of an item.

In some embodiments, the service terminal can have at least one payment device. The payment device can enable various payment options, in particular contactless payment, for example payment using near-field communication (NFC). Optionally, the operating terminal can alternatively or additionally enable payments using cards, banknotes and/or coins.

In some embodiments, the operating terminal has at least one printer, in particular a label and/or receipt printer, preferably for labeling objects to be stored, for franking and/or for issuing receipts, in particular payment, delivery and/or acceptance receipts.

In some embodiments, the storage device and/or the readout device has at least one weighing device, for example a scale. In particular, the weighing device can be used to record the weight of an object, preferably before it is stored. The weighing device can be designed and/or arranged, for example, in a floor or floor section of the receiving surface.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one, preferably movable, in particular movable, object carrier, for example on rails and/or by means of sliding and/or guide elements and/or any combination of the like, preferably driverless, for example a shelf vehicle or a shelf truck. Preferably, all article carriers of the storage facility can be designed to be mobile and/or movable, preferably within the storage facility and/or sections thereof.

In some embodiments, an “object carrier” can in particular be a shelf or shelf trolley with at least one, two, three or more storage levels are preferably provided, designed and/or arranged for picking up, putting down, depositing and/or storing objects.

In some embodiments, the object carrier can have at least rollers, wheels, at least one hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electric chassis or drive, in particular motors, for example electric motors, cables, cylinders and/or any combination thereof, at least one communication module, in particular for communication with the storage facility , and/or at least one locking and/or unlocking and/or locking mechanism, in particular for securing the position of the object carrier on the floor of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the object carrier can be arranged and/or designed to be rotatable about its own vertical axis.

In certain embodiments, the object carrier can be designed as a circulation storage system, for example as a horizontal and/or vertical paternoster rack, which works according to the principle of a paternoster elevator, or at least include one. Such a circulation storage item carrier has at least one vertical or horizontal, in particular in relation to a standing direction of the item carrier or perpendicular to the floor of the storage facility, peripheral storage plane. A storage level can form at least one storage compartment of a specific height. A storage compartment can have at least one or more openings. Such circulating systems have the advantage of being efficient, simple and quick to operate and/or control. In addition, they can be set up advantageously on small footprints and enable maximum use of space and/or volume, which in turn can increase the storage area.

In some embodiments, the storage facility can comprise at least one driverless transport vehicle which is in particular designed, programmed and/or configured to move in the storage facility, in particular to move autonomously, and/or to be controlled. Such a driverless transport vehicle can be designed in particular to move at least one object carrier between a first position and a second position. The driverless transport vehicle preferably has a predefined and/or maximum payload. For example, the driverless vehicle can be configured to position itself underneath an object carrier, then lift it, transport it from this first position to a second position, and set the object carrier down again at the second position. The driverless vehicle can preferably also be designed to actuate at least one locking and/or unlocking and/or locking mechanism, in particular for securing the position of the object carrier on the floor.

In some embodiments, the item carrier can be designed to be movable by means of at least one driverless transport vehicle. For example, the object carrier can have at least one coupling surface for a driverless transport vehicle, in particular in a lower area.

In certain embodiments, the object carrier, the movement of the pushing means and/or the movement of an object carrier or driverless transport vehicle can be controlled in particular by the storage device.

When a “storage level” is mentioned, this can be understood to mean in particular a storage area and/or storage area, in particular of an object carrier.

If a "storage area", a "parking space" or a "storage" is mentioned, this can also be understood as a "storage area", a "storage area" or "putting down" or "storage". It is also disclosed to interchange these terms.

In some embodiments, a storage level can be or have at least one floor, preferably a double floor.

In certain embodiments, a storage level can be 60 cm×80 cm or 55 cm×80 cm, 120 cm×120 cm or 60 cm×120 cm or 55 cm×120 cm. For example, a storage level has a depth of at least 55 cm and/or a width that corresponds to twice the depth.

In some embodiments, the floor is designed to be as thin as possible, in particular in order to gain height for the objects to be stored in the object carrier, for example the floor can have a maximum thickness of no more than 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm or 5 cm.

In some embodiments, at least one, preferably retractable, dividing device for dividing the storage area into different sections can be embedded in the floor arranged and/or trained. The base can preferably be designed for this purpose and/or have, for example, corresponding channels, passages, separating elements, preferably movable separating elements, and/or recesses.

In some embodiments, the object carrier or at least one storage level of the object carrier can have at least one stop device, in particular for preventing stored objects from slipping out.

In some embodiments, the dividing device and/or the stop device can be at least one spring, click, latching, hooking, hanging, pulling and/or sliding mechanism or can have such a mechanism. Any combinations of these mechanisms are also covered by the present invention, as well as any other, in particular releasable, mechanism.

Preferably, such a stop device and/or dividing device can at least be designed, configured and/or arranged to be switched between a locking state and an unlocking state, in particular by means of the handling device, in particular its detection device. In a locked state, the stop device and/or dividing device preferably prevents the objects stored on the storage level from slipping out, in particular during a movement of the object carrier. In an unlocked state, the stop device enables at least one of the objects stored on the storage level to be put down, grasped and/or removed by means of the handling device.

In some embodiments, the dividing device and/or the stop device can have one or more stands that can preferably be lowered into the ground, for example pins and/or elongate and/or strip-like elements. The stands can be arranged, for example, lengthwise and/or crosswise in the floor of the storage level.

In some embodiments, the dividing device and/or the stop device can be actuated and/or controlled by and/or by means of the handling device, in particular its detection device. The detection device can, for example, be designed in such a way that it can actuate the classification device and/or the stop device, for example by means of a pen, and/or can control it, for example by means of data communication.

In some embodiments, one, some or all of the storage plane(s) can be arranged and/or designed to be movable, movable, in particular displaceable in the height of an article carrier, and/or removable from the article carrier. For example, a storage plane, or at least a section thereof, can be arranged and/or designed to be rotatable in the object carrier. In particular, provision can be made for a storage plane to be displaceable or designed to be displaceable along a vertical and/or horizontal direction, preferably in relation to an erection direction of the object carrier. Thus, storage compartments and/or storage compartments can preferably be set up at different heights of the object carrier. Preferred distances between the storage levels can be at least 5 cm or 10 cm and/or at most 30 cm or 40 cm.

In some embodiments, at least one storage tier may include at least one telescoping member or portion. Such an element or such a section can preferably be moved in a plane perpendicular to the main direction of extension of the object carrier. In particular, such elements or sections can be formed by means of linear guides and, for example, prestressed, detachable mounting, for example by means of at least one spring element. Such a pull-out element or such a pull-out section can preferably be pulled in and/or pulled out by means of the handling device or sections thereof. Such an embodiment can enable better accessibility of a storage space and/or simplify the storage and/or detection of an object.

In certain embodiments, one or more mechanisms, in particular spring-click mechanisms, preferably four mechanisms, can be present, in particular in the floor of the storage level, which, in cooperation with a frame of the object carrier, in particular with bolts running outwards, allow a displacement and/or again allow releasable fixation of the storage level at a certain height of the object carrier. The frame of the object carrier can have, for example, bores, openings and/or passages, which are preferably arranged at regular intervals, in particular in a standing direction of the object carrier. Movable elements of the bearing plane, for example, which are preferably held in the bores, openings and/or passages by spring force, can engage in these bores, openings and/or passages. Holes, openings, passages and the elements movable by spring force can form such a mechanism, for example. These mechanisms can preferably be detached and/or fixed from the handling device or parts thereof, for example its detection device. For example, provision can be made for the detection device to be positioned in a specific position in relation to a storage plane, for example rotated by 180 degrees, in order to interact with such a mechanism. The interaction can in particular cause the spring force to be released, preferably once, whereby the movable elements of the storage plane are released from the bores, openings and/or passages, which in turn means that the storage plane is no longer fixed to the frame of the article carrier. Shifting or offsetting a storage level to a specific height of the item carrier, into, out, up and/or down the item carrier can be conditionally controlled and/or carried out, in particular by means of the handling device or parts thereof, in particular by means of the detection device. For example, a detached storage level can be held by means of the handling device and/or offset, in particular at or along the height of the object carrier. If the movable elements come again to a bore, opening and/or a passage, it can be provided, for example, that they snap into the bores, openings and/or passages again, preferably automatically and/or due to spring force, whereby the bearing plane again is fixed in the context of the object carrier.

When a “storage compartment” is mentioned, this can in particular be understood to mean a volume defined by a storage area and a specific height, for example a height up to the next storage area or up to the upper end of the article storage area. Such a height can be changeable. For example, such a height is 30 cm.

In some embodiments, the item carrier and/or at least one or each storage level has at least one, preferably unique, identification and/or identification device. The identification or identification device can in particular identify the storage level and/or the respective article carrier, preferably clearly. The marking can be in the form of an optical and/or digital code, in particular a two-dimensional code, for example a QR code, and/or can include such a code.

In some embodiments, the marking and/or marking device is arranged and/or formed in a section of at least one dividing device and/or stop device. The section can preferably be attached to one, in particular frontal, side of the object carrier and/or the storage plane.

In some embodiments, a storage level has at least one parking space and/or at least one storage space. One object can be parked and/or stored in a parking space or storage space.

In some embodiments, at least one storage level has a flexible compartment division. The compartment division can preferably be changed and/or adapted dynamically, for example if required. Such a compartment division can be controlled or undertaken in particular by the storage facility, preferably dynamically and/or in real time, in particular automatically and/or autonomously. For example, a storage level can be split or subdivided into two, three, four or more sections.

When we talk about “compartment division” of a storage level, this can in particular be understood to mean that the area of the storage level can be divided into several and/or different sections. The subdivision can be done physically and/or mechanically as well as digitally. In the mechanical case, for example, elements of the storage level can be actuated in such a way, in particular at least one corresponding dividing device, that a physical and/or mechanical delimitation of the various sections is achieved or takes place. In the digital case, on the other hand, it may be sufficient for the storage device, or at least one control and/or regulating device thereof, to define, determine, transmit and/or store the intended sections of the respective storage level. Preferably, each section of the compartment division correspondingly defines a new and/or temporary storage location or storage location, preferably for a single item.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one handling device.

In some embodiments, the handling device is designed for a predefined, in particular maximum, load.

In certain embodiments, the handling device, or at least a portion thereof, is in an interior of the storage facility tion, preferably stationary, for example on the floor of the storage facility and/or in an, in particular immediate, vicinity of the through-opening and/or arranged. Alternatively, the handling device, or at least a section thereof, can be configured, arranged, mounted or fixed on a movable element of the storage device. The movable element can in particular be a driving and/or lifting device.

In some embodiments, the handling device can be arranged and/or stored at a specific point in the storage facility, preferably in a space-saving manner, preferably when the handling device is not in operation. For example, the handling device can be pushed in, folded in, foldable, retracted, lowered and/or accommodated in a small, just about sufficient space, preferably at a position of the storage facility provided for this purpose, for example predefined, preferably on the floor of the storage facility and/or behind and/or or in an area surrounding the through-opening and/or the receiving surface.

In some embodiments, the handling device has at least one movement module, preferably at least one robot arm, and/or at least one detection device, in particular for detecting at least one object.

In some embodiments, at least one detection device is formed, fixed, mounted and/or connected to a free or distal end of the motion module, preferably the robot arm. The detection device can be arranged such that it can be moved in relation to the movement module, for example by means of at least one swivel joint and/or ball joint, and/or can be connected to the movement module. The detection device and/or at least a section thereof preferably has six degrees of freedom in relation to the movement module.

In some embodiments, the motion module, in particular one, preferably proximal, end of the motion module, which is connected, for example, to the floor of the storage device or is seated on it, can be designed to be movable in the storage device. For example, the movement module can be arranged, mounted and/or designed to be rotatable and/or displaceable in the bearing device.

In some embodiments, the movement module can be designed with different detection devices. In this case, the various detection devices and/or the motion module can be designed in such a way that the connection between the detection device and the motion module is detachable. Unused detection devices can be stored or storable at a specific location of the storage facility so that they can be stored and/or upgraded there if required.

In certain embodiments, the motion module has at least two, three, four, five, six or more sections that can preferably be moved independently of one another and/or at least one single-axis or multi-axis rotary joint and/or ball joint. One, some or all sections of the movement module preferably have six degrees of freedom in relation to the preceding and/or following section.

In some embodiments, one or more sections is/are rigid, arcuate, elongated, and/or oblong.

In some embodiments, one, some or all section(s) of the movement module is/are designed to be movable, in particular displaceable, rotatable and/or pivotable, in relation to at least one further section. For example, a section can be (or will be) rotatably mounted, arranged and/or formed in relation to a specific axis, for example a longitudinal and/or transverse axis, of another section that is preferably connected to it, in a plane that is preferably perpendicular thereto. .

In some embodiments, corresponding cables and/or cable strands are routed in or on the movement module, at least for controlling at least one detection device and/or at least one section of the movement module. The cables and/or cable strands are preferably mounted and/or arranged in such a way that they cannot impede or prevent a movement of the movement module and/or the detection device. These cables and/or cable harnesses are preferably arranged and/or fastened in and/or on a housing of the movement module in such a way that they cannot interact with objects and/or other parts of the storage device.

In some embodiments, at least one, some or all of the portion(s) of the movement module can be controlled and/or moved independently of one another, preferably simultaneously. In this way, complex movements of the movement module can be carried out, preferably quickly and/or precisely.

In some embodiments, the movement module and/or the detection device is designed, at least in sections, as telescopic or telescopic and/or designed in such a way that the length of at least one section thereof can be changed. Preferably, the length of at least one section can be changed between two predefined lengths, such as retracting and/or extending a ballpoint pen tip or refill.

In some embodiments, the detection device is designed and/or configured as a lifting, gripping, sliding and/or clamping device, or at least has such a device.

In some embodiments, the detection device can have a detection protection device for protecting the detected object, for example at least one layer of a soft and/or easily compressible and/or elastic material.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one device for reading out at least one identifier, for example a scanning device, for example a scanner for a two-dimensional code, such as a so-called Quick Response (QR) code. The reading device can operate on the basis of a camera and/or enables a preferably contactless reading of at least one identifier.

In some embodiments, the gripping device has at least one pair of mobile or moveable gripping elements, in particular gripping elements, for example parallel slides, for example fork tines, which are preferably arranged at a variable distance from one another in order in particular to capture and/or grip an object of any size, to allow weight and/or shape.

A “movement” can in particular be and/or include turning, pivoting, rotating about one or more axes and/or moving in a straight line. For example, a movement may or may not be smooth and/or uniform.

In some embodiments, the gripping elements are designed in such a way that they can grip an object with a predefined, preferably changeable, pressure.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one, preferably retractable and/or foldable holding element, for example an X-shaped element. The holding element can preferably be arranged between the gripping elements of the detection device. Furthermore, the holding element can be designed to slide in gaps of the detection device, so that a detected object is prevented from falling through. Such joints can be arranged in particular below a gripping element or on the side of the gripping element.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one sliding means, which is preferably designed as a retractable and/or foldable slide, for example as a foldable and/or telescoping X-arm slide. For example, at least one dimension of the pushing means, in particular a length, preferably a maximum length, can be proportional to the length of the gripping elements. The pushing means can preferably push an object detected by the detection device, in particular when the object is put down, along the gripping elements, so that the object reaches a designated storage space, in particular a corner of such a storage space. Alternatively or additionally, the gripping elements can be withdrawn.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one device for triggering and/or actuating at least one mechanism of the storage device and/or an object carrier, in particular a locking and unlocking and/or locking mechanism, preferably a dividing device and/or a stop device and/or at least one mechanism for moving and/or fixing a storage level within an object carrier. The device can preferably have at least one trigger, for example a pin, in particular a metal pin, which is designed and/or configured to actuate and/or trigger at least one, some or all of the mechanisms mentioned here. The trigger can be lowered into the device and/or detection device.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one device for gripping and displacing and/or displacing a storage level within an article carrier, or is designed and/or configured for this purpose. Such a device can be arranged in particular on the detection device and/or at joints of the detection device, and/or can be actuated in particular by the device for triggering at least one mechanism.

In certain embodiments, the detection device has at least one gripping aid element, which is preferably arranged and/or formed in or on at least one of the gripping elements. For example, such a gripping aid element is designed and/or provided as a preferably flat element, for example as a paddle, in order to be used in a gap between a wall and an edge of a stored object, so that the gripping elements of the detection device can get around the object better and/or or can reach, in particular without damaging it.

In some embodiments, the detection device has at least one battery detection element for detecting, moving, depositing and/or connecting a battery in a battery charging compartment of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one connection option for charging batteries, preferably a current and/or voltage supply. The connection option can be designed and/or configured as a battery charging compartment, for example, into which batteries or accumulators to be charged are plugged, for example, in order to be able to be connected to a current or voltage source for charging. The batteries or accumulators to be charged can in particular be those of, in particular partially electrified, delivery vehicles which are provided and/or designed for the final delivery of stored objects. Provision can be made for the batteries or accumulators to be charged, such as objects to be stored, to be inserted into the corresponding charging locations and/or removed from there by means of the handling device and/or through the passage opening.

A "delivery vehicle" can in particular be an emission-free vehicle, for example a vehicle powered by muscle power and/or, at least in part, electrically, such as a bicycle, a drone, an e-bike/pedelec and/or a cargo bike or vehicle general.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one temperature control and/or temperature regulation element, for example a heating and/or cooling element, which can be provided in particular for storing temperature-sensitive objects warm or cool.

In some embodiments, the storage facility has at least one power and/or voltage supply for charging external devices, or at least one connection option for this.

In some embodiments, the method includes providing and/or controlling at least one storage device according to the invention and/or at least one storage system according to the invention.

In some embodiments, the method includes, in particular an automatic or fully automatic, detection of at least one object, preferably at a first position, for example at the passage opening, at the receiving surface and/or at a parking space.

In some embodiments, the method includes identifying and/or logging in a user of the storage facility and/or determining relevant data, properties and/or rights, in particular of the user and/or at least one object.

Identification and/or logging in can preferably be carried out by means of a readout device, preferably a user terminal, for example a scanning device, for example a scanner for two-dimensional code, such as a so-called quick response code, preferably contactless, and/or by means of a wireless connection to an external user and/or communication interface and/or user interface of a software and/or a GUI (“Graphical User Interface”), which is/are preferably executed and/or executable on an external device, for example a mobile phone, computer and/or laptop / or is operable.

In certain embodiments, the method includes checking user rights and, if necessary, corresponding unlocking and/or opening, preferably wireless unlocking and/or opening, at least one passage opening, actuating at least one locking device and/or starting up and/or providing a drive means for at least one conveyor.

In some embodiments, the method includes re-locking, in particular by means of the locking device, the closable passage opening, for example after an object has been handed over, for example a return. In some embodiments, the method includes locking the closable passage opening again, in particular by means of the locking device, only after a condition has been met, for example there are no objects in the passage opening, and/or at least one specific result has taken place found, for example, a complete data entry, a confirmation and/or a payment. In some embodiments, the method includes displaying information and/or prompts for user actions to be carried out, in particular by means of a user interface, for example on a display of the operating terminal, preferably the storage facility, and/or an external device.

In some embodiments, the method includes docking an external conveyor device, for example a conveyor belt, to the through-opening and/or to the receiving surface, and/or actuating the docking of such a device, and/or setting and/or moving the storage device into a Predefined mode, in particular operating mode, for example a company mode or a private customer mode, and/or commissioning, providing and/or controlling a corresponding drive means for the conveyor.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining and/or transmitting at least one property and/or data of at least one object, in particular one to be stored. The determination can preferably be carried out by means of a readout device and/or a weighing device of the storage device.

A "property" can in particular be or include a shape, a weight, a dimension, an image, a temperature, an identification present on, in or on the object and/or data, for example recipient and/or sender data.

In some embodiments, the method includes producing and/or issuing a preferably unique and/or unambiguous code which, for example, authorizes the user to access the storage facility, for example once.

In some embodiments, the method includes at least one comparison of determined and/or transmitted data with data from at least one database. A database can in particular be a database present on a data memory of the storage facility and/or made available and/or transmitted by an external device.

In some embodiments, the method includes at least one transmission, transmission and/or storage of determined and/or transmitted data in at least one data memory.

In certain embodiments, a "data memory" can in particular be a data memory of the storage facility, an external data memory, for example a cloud memory and/or a data memory of an external device, such as a computer, a tablet or a mobile telephone device.

In some embodiments, the method includes at least printing and/or data transmission or transmission, for example to an external device or to a communication interface of the storage facility, in particular for confirming and/or considering a delivery, issue, payment, franking, labeling or the like.

In some embodiments, the method includes controlling, positioning and/or approaching, in particular autonomously approaching, the handling device and/or its detection device in the vicinity of, at or on a first position.

A first and a second position can in particular be positions within the storage facility.

A first position can in particular be the position of the passage opening, the receiving surface and/or a parking space, in particular an object carrier.

In some embodiments, the method includes controlling, positioning and/or approaching, in particular autonomously approaching, the handling device and/or its detection device in the vicinity of, at or on a second position.

A second position can in particular be a position that differs from the first position.

A second position can in particular be the position of the passage opening, the receiving surface and/or a parking space, in particular within an object carrier. A parking space can be used to temporarily store an object, for example, if an interim storage or relocation, in particular for storage optimization, takes place or should take place within the storage facility.

In certain embodiments, the method includes positioning the handling device and/or its detection device in an object pick-up position.

An object pick-up position can be a predetermined, preferably unchangeable, position within the storage facility and/or a determined, preferably optimal, position within the storage facility. A determined position can in particular take into account a property of the object in question, a current or expected occupancy of the storage facility and/or the like.

In some embodiments, the method includes transferring an object to the handling device and/or to the detection device.

In some embodiments, the transfer of an object can include a corresponding positioning, actuation and/or control of a pushing means and/or pushing of the article, preferably by means of at least one pushing means.

In some embodiments, the method includes the, in particular automatic or fully automatic, parking and/or setting down of at least one detected object, preferably at a second position.

In some embodiments, the method includes pushing, preferably by means of a pushing means of the handling device and/or the detection device, an object detected by the handling device, in particular when the object is put down, so that the object reaches a designated, preferably optimal, parking space.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining an optimal position for setting down, distributing and/or depositing at least one detected object or at least one object to be stored in the future within the storage facility, in particular dynamic determination.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining, in particular dynamically determining, an optimal positioning of at least one of the item carriers within the storage facility and/or an optimal distribution and/or positioning of at least one of the storage levels within at least one item carrier.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining, in particular dynamically determining, an optimal parking space for parking and/or depositing at least one detected item or at least one item to be stored in the future on at least one storage level of at least one of the item carriers of the storage facility.

When “dynamic determination” is mentioned, it can in particular be understood to mean determination, in particular renewed determination, which occurs, for example, as a function of a specific event, as a function of a specific event and/or in response to a specific event , preferably in real time and/or simultaneously. Corresponding devices, voltage sources and/or lines for this can be provided and suitably programmed or configured where necessary.

An “event” can in particular be the acceptance and/or delivery of an item to the storage facility and/or an announcement of at least one item to be stored or retrieved, preferably shortly. An announcement can include data about properties of the at least one object to be stored or retrieved, for example whether it is a return or an undelivered package, and/or in particular the shape, size, weight and/or dimensions of the at least one object. The data can be obtained, for example, by determining the properties of the object using the storage facility and/or determined by an external source, for example from a logistics center to be delivered, a delivery person or an end consumer, who then transmitted the data to the storage facility. The transmission to the storage facility can take place, for example, by means of an external device.

An “event” may be, for example, an event derived from past experience or based on past experience potentially occurring with a predefined and/or estimated probability. For example, a possible influence on the expected need for objects to be newly stored and/or retrieved can be determined, estimated and/or simulated from or on the basis of previous operating data and/or the installation area of the storage facility, the current date and/or the current time will. In particular, artificial intelligence and/or a self-learning algorithm can be used for this purpose. An event can be a recurring event. For example, it can be or will be provided to check and/or effect the optimal use of the storage facility at regular time intervals, for example every day at a specific time or every hour.

"Optimal use of the storage facility" can be or include, in particular, an optimal configuration of the height of the storage levels, an optimal arrangement of the item carriers within the storage facility and/or an optimal stocking of individual storage levels, so that a maximum number of items could be accommodated in the storage facility or can.

"Optimal" can be understood in particular to mean that maximum equipment, the best possible weight distribution and/or distribution of the storage levels within an object carrier, a minimum effort, for example in terms of time and/or energy, for storage, removal and/or rearrangement, and/or the most efficient loading, unloading and/or relocation of the items is or can be or could be achieved. Alternatively or additionally, "optimal" can be understood to mean that a maximum load on the storage levels and/or object carriers is not exceeded, the load on the individual storage levels and/or object carriers is minimized and/or the best possible load distribution (i.e. heavy at the bottom, light at the top) is achieved or that these loads are at least taken into account.

Alternatively or additionally, "optimal" can also be understood as the best possible distribution and/or position of the item carriers within the storage facility, in particular with regard to preparation, for example an upcoming or announced storage, relocation and/or removal of items. “Optimal” can also be understood as the best possible orientation and/or arrangement of the object carriers and/or their storage levels, in particular with regard to preparation, for example an upcoming or announced storage, rearrangement and/or removal of objects. For example, an optimal use of the storage facility can be the rearrangement of items that are intended for delivery in a specific delivery area in an item carrier that is located closest to the handling device or is moved there, in order to subsequently save time in retrieving the items.

In some embodiments, the method includes adjusting, preferably automatically and/or autonomously, at least one position, in particular the height, of at least one storage level within at least one of the article carriers as a function of an event, as a function of an event and/or in response to an event . For example, upon the announcement of the arrival of a higher and/or heavier object, a corresponding storage level can be moved accordingly within an object carrier so that an optimal pick-up can take place on a parking space of the storage level and/or this is prepared for this. This step can also be or include the rearranging of items that have already been stored.

In certain embodiments, the method includes the preferably automatic and/or autonomous actuation and/or movement of at least one circulation storage system in order to bring at least one storage level of the article carrier into a position or to position it in such a way that it can be reached, preferably optimally, by the handling device can be placed, so that in particular objects can be placed on the storage level and/or removed from it.

In some embodiments, the method includes adjusting, preferably automatically and/or autonomously, the position, in particular the attitude or position, of at least one of the article carriers within the storage facility as a function of, as a function of and/or in response to an event. For example, an optimal parking space can have been determined, defined and/or prepared, which is located on an object carrier that is outside the range of the handling device. The determined object carrier can then be moved to a preferably optimal position or approach it, in which the handling device can deposit the intended object without any problems. The actual movement of the object carrier can, for example, already be initiated upon registration, notification of arrival, arrival and/or acceptance of the object in question in the storage facility. The initiation of the movement of the object carrier can take other events into account, for example an interim removal or picking up from the storage facility and, if necessary, cause a new determination of the optimum parking space.

In certain embodiments, the method comprises the preferably automatic and/or autonomous actuation, movement and/or docking of at least one transport vehicle underneath or on at least one object carrier, in order to then bring it into a position or position it in such a way that it can be moved by the Handling device, preferably optimal, can be reached, so that in particular objects can be placed on the object carrier and/or removed from it.

In some embodiments, the method includes the preferably automatic and/or autonomous relocation of at least one stored item within the storage facility Dependent on an event, as a function of an event, and/or in response to an event.

The determination of a preferably optimal position, arrangement, configuration, distribution and/or use of the storage facility can be based in particular on determined, transmitted and/or simulated data.

"Recorded data" can in particular be, include or relate to properties and/or data of an object to be stored, which was read out by the storage facility.

"Transmitted data" can in particular be, include or relate to properties and/or data of an object to be stored, which was or will be made available elsewhere, for example by a logistics center or an end consumer.

"Simulated data" can in particular be, include or relate to properties and/or data of at least one object that is expected to be stored, which was estimated in particular from previous experiences, for example from the previous operation of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account at least one delivery vehicle or vehicle type identified and/or to be used, for example as an event, or at least one of the properties thereof, for example a current location, a current state, an estimated average speed of travel, a maximum payload , a maximum volume and/or a current state or state of charge, in particular for planning a delivery route.

In some embodiments, the method includes generating and/or transmitting at least one output signal, which is based at least on the current storage status of the storage facility, on determined, transmitted and/or simulated data, a selection and/or, preferably an optimized and/or sorted issuance and/or delivery scheduling of some or all items stored and/or to be stored outside of the storage facility. For example, a preferably maximum amount of objects that can or could be transported with a specific delivery vehicle of a certain type, preferably for a predefined and/or predetermined area that can be reached and/or served with this delivery vehicle, can be determined and/or or be issued. Preferably, the corresponding items can be issued in such a way that the delivery vehicle can be or is loaded in such a way that the items that are to be delivered first according to the preferably shortest delivery route are the last from the storage facility and/or according to the storage options of the selected delivery vehicle can be outsourced and/or issued. An output signal can, for example, suggest, compare and/or calculate a delivery route that is preferably optimal, in particular in terms of the shortest, most efficient and/or fastest delivery.

A delivery route can be selected manually or automatically, in particular via an app provided and/or suitable for this purpose, data glasses or the like of the deliverer or by means of higher-level software.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account data and/or properties that have been or are being recorded with an external device, for example software for the customers of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account the time and/or location of a planned delivery and/or calculating, calculating or generating a delivery route, in particular taking into account the specific object sizes, the selected delivery vehicle and/or the time period provided for this.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking current traffic reports and/or traffic obstacles into account, in particular on a possible delivery route.

In some embodiments, the method includes the provision of instructions, for example navigation instructions, in particular for a deliverer, as a function of the current position of the deliverer and/or the vehicle used. The method can also include, for example, the display of the respective position, in particular on an external device.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account the current location of the deliverer and/or his delivery vehicle and/or outputting, for example acoustically and/or optically, information and/or instructions about the item to be delivered next, for example its current position in the delivery vehicle .

In some embodiments, the method includes defining, assigning and/or considering a, preferably optimal, parking space for at least one object, in particular as a function or depending on at least one of its properties and/or a current and/or expected occupancy of the storage facility.

In some embodiments, the method includes actuating at least one mechanism, device, or device of the storage facility, the handling device, and/or at least one of the article carriers.

In some embodiments, the method includes the actuation of at least one pushing means of the storage device, the handling device and/or the detection device.

In specific embodiments, the method includes taking into account the delivery address of an item to be delivered, in particular for the planning, calculation and/or optimization of a delivery route.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account, identifying and/or storing a current, in particular unique, storage position of at least one object within the storage facility. A storage position can take place in particular by means of a preferably digital and/or clear identification.

In some embodiments, the output signal can alternatively or additionally include recommendations for action, instructions and/or instructions on how to behave, which are based, for example, at least on the current position of a delivery vehicle or at least take this into account. A behavioral and/or action instruction can include, for example, a request to stop and/or deliver a specific item and/or it can be and/or include an indication of the position of an item to be delivered in the delivery vehicle. A behavioral instruction can be given to a user, in particular a deliverer and/or an external device, preferably an external device of a delivery vehicle, for example a transport box equipped with a display, for example by a visual, e.g. As text or color signal, acoustic, z. B. alarm sound, and / or haptic, z. B. Vibration, output are communicated. A behavioral tip can be displayed and/or output on an external device, for example. For example, a delivery vehicle can be upgraded or upgradeable with a transport box. Such a transport box can at least partially compartments for objects such. B. Flat items have. At least one compartment, some or all compartments can also have at least one display, for example an LED display. The display can, in particular taking into account the geographic location of the delivery vehicle, flash, shine and/or shine in different colors if, for example, the delivery vehicle is in the vicinity of the delivery location for the respective item in the respective compartment and thus signal to the deliverer which items are now to be delivered.

In certain embodiments, the output signal can include and/or take into account further data, properties and/or values. Other values can in particular be or include an exact delivery address, for example a house number and/or floor number.

Data may be and/or include previously determined and/or transmitted data.

In some embodiments, the method includes providing at least one user and/or communication interface and/or at least one external device.

In some embodiments, the method includes providing, inputting, determining and/or transmitting data and/or properties, in particular from at least one external device.

In certain embodiments, the method includes comparing at least one determined property of an object with previously provided, determined, predetermined, predefined, set, stored and/or pre-entered values, value ranges and/or data.

In some embodiments, the method includes generating or making at least one statement, for example about the correspondence of determined and/or read data or properties of an object with stored and/or transmitted data.

A statement may be or include a clue or multiple clues. A note can be or include a recommendation for action and/or information. A recommendation for action can, for example, be or include a request to initiate a specific process. A piece of information can, for example, Be or include property or data of the object.

In some embodiments, the method includes an acoustic, optical and/or haptic reproduction and/or an output of at least one output signal, for example on an output device and/or an external device.

In some embodiments, the output signal includes at least one property or data determined with the storage device.

In some embodiments, the method includes taking into account the influence of an installation area of the storage facility and/or a determined, simulated and/or estimated storage or dwell time of objects in the storage facility.

In some embodiments, at least the distance or distance from the storage facility to a determined delivery address is taken into account in the method.

In some embodiments, the method includes an, in particular dynamic, assignment of objects to at least one storage facility, assignment of a delivery area to a delivery vehicle and/or assignment of at least one delivery vehicle to a storage facility.

In some embodiments, the method includes a preferably optimal allocation of objects, delivery areas and/or delivery vehicles between multiple storage facilities.

In some embodiments, the storage system comprises at least one storage facility according to the invention, at least one control unit, at least one delivery vehicle, at least one external device and/or at least one user and/or communication interface.

An “external device” can in particular be an output medium such as a display, a computer, a communication device, in particular an external portable device such as a tablet or a mobile telephone device, and/or can include at least one such component. An “external device” can be and/or at least include a preferably controllable facility or device that can interact with and/or communicate with at least one storage facility, for example, data glasses with at least one display.

A "communication interface" can refer to a transition point between different components, in particular of the storage system or the storage facility, in particular between at least one of the storage facilities and other elements of the storage system, for example between at least one storage facility and an output, display, actuation and/or device Input device via which data exchange and/or data processing can be implemented. A “communications interface” can be an interface between various components of the storage system or storage facility and at least one external device.

In particular, data can be transmitted between at least two components of the storage facility and/or the storage system via “communication interfaces”, in particular both data can be sent and received.

In some embodiments, the storage system and/or the storage facility has at least one, preferably bilateral, communication interface. With a bilateral communication interface, data can be exchanged and/or transmitted in both directions between different components of the storage system and/or the storage facility as well as between these components and at least one external device.

In some embodiments, the communication interface comprises at least one wireless communication connection, in particular a data communication connection, has at least one such connection or is in a data connection with at least one such connection. A wireless connection can be, for example, a wireless connection via Bluetooth, WirelessHART, WSAN or Wireless LAN, in particular a connection to the Internet, to an intranet, to a WLAN-enabled device, to a router that makes a wireless network available and/or or with a radio network, for example a cellular network.

In some embodiments, a communication interface can have or consist of at least one transmitting and/or receiving device, and/or can have a signal connection, in particular a data connection, with at least one transmitting and/or receiving device.

"Communication connection" can be understood in particular as a connection via which the transmission and/or exchange of messages, information, values, data, for example address data, recipient data, deliverer and/or delivery data, delivery vehicle data, standard values, environment data and/or coordinates, between at least one transmitting device and one or more receiving devices, for example a user and/or communication interface, a display device, an input device, an external device and/or a storage facility, is provided, takes place and/or can take place.

When a "user interface" is mentioned, it can also be understood as a communication interface. Both terms can be interchangeable.

A “wireless communication connection” can be understood in particular as a communication connection in which the data transmission takes place via a non-wired, ie wireless, communication interface, for example data can be synchronized or transmitted via a cloud.

If a signal or communication connection, in particular between two components, is mentioned here, this can be understood to mean a connection that exists during use. This can also be understood to mean that there is a preparation for such a signal connection (wired, wireless or implemented in some other way), for example by coupling both components, for example by means of pairing, etc.

Pairing is a process that takes place in the context of computer networks to create an initial link between computer units for the purpose of communication. The most well-known example of this is the establishment of a Bluetooth connection, by means of which various devices (e.g. smartphone, headphones) are connected to one another. Pairing is also sometimes referred to as bonding.

In some embodiments, the communication interface is or comprises at least one communication connection or line, in particular at least one data line, for example a data cable. A communication line can in particular include a number of transmission channels.

In some embodiments, the storage facility and/or the storage system has at least one data memory. The data memory can be used in particular to store external data, for example coordinate data, maps of the area and so on, determined or transmitted data, for example from logistics centers, in particular from deliverers, labels, data from the storage facility, in particular properties, data from the objects stored therein and/ or be formed and/or configured by further data, parameters and/or variables, in particular predefined, inputted and/or standard values. The data memory can, for example, include, feed in or provide data which is relevant and/or required for the generation of at least one output signal.

In certain embodiments, the user and/or communication interface can be, comprise, be displayable and/or executable on at least one output, alarm, display, actuation, input device and/or at least one external device.

In some embodiments, the user and/or communication interface can in particular have software and/or a GUI, which is or can be executed on an external device, for example an app and/or a computer program. The software and/or the GUI can in particular be provided, configured and/or programmed for its execution on different platforms or with different (operating) systems, for example Windows, Android, iOS, Linux. The user interface is or is preferably in, in particular wireless, data connection with at least one detection device and/or with other devices of the storage system and/or the storage device.

In some embodiments, the user interface is software and/or a GUI, which is/are preferably executed and/or executable and/or operable on an external device, for example a mobile phone, a computer, data glasses and/or a laptop .

In some embodiments, an output signal can be suitable and/or intended to be displayed and/or presented, for example on a screen or display, in particular the screen or display of an external device.

In some embodiments, the storage system and/or the at least one storage device has at least one control and/or regulating device for controlling and/or regulating at least one storage device according to the invention and/or at least one storage system according to the invention and/or for executing at least one, some or all steps of a method according to the invention.

In some embodiments, the control and/or regulating device can be designed and/or programmed to regulate and/or control any component of at least one storage device, a handling device, a service terminal, a reading device and so on.

In some embodiments, the control and/or regulating device is part of a storage system, in particular part of a storage facility.

In some embodiments, the control and/or regulation device is part of an external device and is at least in data connection with at least one storage device or is prepared and/or designed for this.

In some embodiments, the storage facility and/or the storage system is not provided and/or designed for order picking, ie for putting together individual orders.

In some embodiments, the objects and/or the storage levels do not have any loading aids, such as pallets, trays and/or the like, and/or the system according to the invention or the storage facility according to the invention are not provided and/or designed for such loading aids.

Some or all embodiments of the invention may have one or more of the advantages mentioned above or below.

An advantage of the present invention can consist in contributing to a more climate-friendly design of commercial short-distance mobility by reducing the amount of emissions during the delivery of shipments. In particular, a narrow distribution of storage facilities according to the invention can contribute to achieving a more efficient final delivery with fewer and/or shorter delivery routes. A larger number of items can also be picked up and/or delivered directly by the end consumers concerned if such a storage facility is available in your area, which in turn can reduce the number of delivery attempts.

A further advantage of the present invention can consist in enabling a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and/or noise, in particular if the final delivery is carried out using more environmentally friendly delivery vehicles.

By means of the present invention, in particular by the possibility of adjusting the height of the storage levels, the best possible use of space in the storage facility can be or become possible. The storage device according to the invention can accommodate the greatest possible number of objects with little space requirement. In this way, it is possible in particular to protect the public space, which is often scarce, especially in inner cities.

A further advantage of the present invention can be that the storage facility according to the invention enables efficient storage and retrieval as well as warehousing, in particular intermediate storage, which incurs few costs, maintenance and/or repairs.

The storage facility according to the invention can enable fully automated storage, relocation and/or retrieval of objects. As a result, deliverers have to lift less weight, which reduces the risk of injury and health damage, especially to the back and/or knees.

A further advantage of the present invention can consist in the fact that the storage device according to the invention can be constructed in a simple manner and operated in a simple manner. Furthermore, it can determine a well thought-out selection of the items to be delivered for a specific delivery vehicle. Overall, the final delivery of objects is thus simplified and optimized in such a way that time, costs and effort can be saved.

A further advantage of the present invention can consist in the fact that the received objects can be stored safely and protected from external influences, in particular also during operation of the storage facility.

Advantageously optimized delivery routes can also be determined with the present invention, which saves both time during delivery and energy that is required for delivery.

Furthermore, the release of a plurality of objects can advantageously take place in an orderly manner, so that a specific delivery vehicle can be equipped intelligently, which also enables better, faster and/or more efficient delivery.

• 1 zeigt in sehr vereinfachter und schematischer Darstellung eine erfindungsgemäße Lagereinrichtung in einer ersten möglichen Ausführungsform;
• 2 zeigt in sehr vereinfachter und schematischer Darstellung eine weitere mögliche Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagereinrichtung von oben;
• 3 zeigt in sehr vereinfachter und schematischer Darstellung eine Handhabungsvorrichtung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagereinrichtung; und
• 4 zeigt in sehr vereinfachter und schematischer Darstellung eine Erfassungseinrichtung einer erfindungsgemäßen Lagereinrichtung.

The present invention is explained below by way of example with reference to the attached drawing, in which identical reference symbols denote the same or similar components. Double-headed arrows symbolize possible directions of movement. In the figures, some of which are greatly simplified, the following applies:

• 1 shows a storage device according to the invention in a first possible embodiment in a very simplified and schematic representation;
• 2 shows a further possible embodiment of a storage device according to the invention from above in a very simplified and schematic representation;
• 3 shows a handling device of a storage facility according to the invention in a very simplified and schematic representation; and
• 4 shows a detection device of a storage device according to the invention in a very simplified and schematic representation.

1 shows a schematic representation of a storage facility 1 in a first possible embodiment.

The storage facility 1 is set up on the floor B, for example a basement, and comprises a through-opening 2, which preferably allows access to the interior I of the storage facility 1, preferably from a public space R, for example a sidewalk.

The storage facility 1 has an operating terminal 3, for example a terminal, which is freely accessible from the public space R and can be operated from there.

Optionally, the operating terminal 3 can be mounted differently in the public space R, for example on the facade of the building in which the storage facility 1 is housed. The operating terminal 3 is fitted and/or formed around the through-opening 2 purely as an option. All positions of the end device 3 in close proximity to the passage opening 2 with simultaneous access from the public space R are also covered by the present invention.

The passage opening 2 can preferably have a closable door (not shown), a closable roller door and/or a closable screen, and/or at least one slot (not shown), in particular for throwing in flat objects.

The storage device 1 can have a housing 11 which separates an interior I of the storage device 1 from the outside environment.

A receiving surface 4 for receiving, delivering and/or dispensing objects 100 is arranged behind the passage opening 2 . The through-opening can, for example, protrude from the bearing device, as for example in 2 shown schematically. For example, the receiving surface 4 can rest, at least partially, on the masonry M, for example a basement entrance, and/or can reach through it.

The storage facility 1 also has at least one movable object carrier 5, with at least one, preferably likewise movable, storage level 6.

The movable object carrier 5 can be moved within the storage device 1, in particular shifted, for example along a plane perpendicular to the z axis shown and/or parallel to the y axis shown, preferably at least in a plane parallel to the floor plane of the storage device 1. Wheels, rollers, Drive means, chassis and/or sliding and/or rail elements can be provided and/or arranged on the object carrier 5 and/or the storage facility 1. In the example of 1 the object carrier 5 has rollers 17 purely as an option. In other specific embodiments, the storage facility 1 can include at least one driverless transport vehicle (not shown), which is designed, programmed and/or configured in particular to move and/or displace at least one item carrier 5 within the storage facility 1 .

Objects 100 are stored in storage locations on the storage level 6 or they can be or will be stored there. A storage level can have one or more unique, in particular definable storage locations, in particular for a single object 100.

In the present example 1 For a better overview, a single object carrier 5 is shown with a single storage level 6, but further object carriers 5 and further storage levels 6 can be provided.

Furthermore, the storage facility 1 has a handling device 7 which has at least one movement module 8 and a detection device 9 . The handling device 7 is at least designed, configured and/or programmed to grasp an object 100 and from a first position to another position tion to move. For example, the handling device 7 can grasp an object 100 that is located on the receiving surface 4 or that has been deposited there and deposit it in a storage location on the storage level 6, or vice versa. Furthermore, the handling device 7 can move an object 100 located on the storage level 6 or deposited or stored there to another storage location of the storage level 6 or to a further storage level, possibly of a further object carrier 5 .

For transferring an object 100 to the handling device 7, the storage facility 1 can have at least one pushing means, not shown in any more detail. The sliding means can preferably be arranged in the area of the through-opening 2, preferably behind and/or to the side of the through-opening 2, and/or in or on the receiving surface 4.

So that the handling device 7 can grasp, move and/or deposit objects 100 accordingly, the object carrier 5 is brought into a position in which the handling device 7 can reach the corresponding object 100 . The movement of an object 100 can therefore require the movement of several object carriers 5 . Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided in this or other embodiments to move the handling device 7 in the direction of the object carrier 5 or storage level 6 . Appropriate devices for this, such as drives, rollers, rails or the like can be provided and correspondingly suitably programmed where necessary.

The storage facility 1 also has at least one control and/or regulating device 10 for controlling and/or regulating the storage facility 1, which is configured, programmed and/or designed in such a way that storage, removal and/or rearrangement of at least one Object 100 is executed by the storage facility, in particular automatically and/or autonomously.

2 shows a further possible embodiment of a storage facility 1 according to the invention in a very simplified and schematic representation.

The storage facility 1 has a plurality of movable object carriers 5a to 5e, which are arranged within the storage facility 1, for example in a U-shape. The storage facility 1 also has a battery charging compartment 20 in which a battery detected by the handling device 7 can be recorded, moved, placed and connected.

The movable object carriers 5a to 5e are designed in such a way that they can exchange their respective positions if necessary. Corresponding movements of the movable object carriers 5a to 5e are initiated, controlled and/or regulated by the control and/or regulating device 10 .

For example, if an item is 100 (in 2 not shown) are detected by the object carrier 5a or stored in it, the control and/or regulating device 10 can cause corresponding movements, for example of the object carrier 5a to 5e, in particular in cooperation with the facilities and/or devices required for this purpose, such that the object carrier 5a is brought into a position from which the handling device 7 can carry out the planned operation. In particular, the object carrier 5a is to be brought to a position that is within reach of the handling device 7, and in which an object 100 is to be moved by means of the handling device 7 from a first position on the receiving surface 4 to a second position on the storage plane 6 of the object carrier 5a can.

For example, it may be possible to move the item carrier 5a to the location of the item carrier 5e shown. Here, the best possible combination of movements of the object carriers 5a to 5e can be preferred, for example the combination of movements with the lowest number of individual movements of the individual object carriers. According to the invention, further or other parameters can be taken into account, for example the current and/or anticipated total load and/or occupancy of at least one of the object carriers 5a to 5e.

3 shows a handling device 7 in a very simplified and schematic representation, comprising a movement module 8 (see 1 ) and a detection device 9 of a storage device 1 according to the invention.

The handling device 7 of the storage facility 1 can include a movement module 8 which is designed, for example, as a robot arm.

A lower proximal end or a base 12 of the robot arm 8 can, for example, be fixed and/or movable, for example rotatable and/or displaceable, on the floor of the storage facility. An upper portion of the proximal end or base 12 of the robotic arm 8 may be formed with a coupling 14 for at least one other portion 13a of the robotic arm 8 . The coupling 14 can in particular which allow and/or enable a movement, in particular turning and/or pivoting, of the further section 13a in relation to its longitudinal axis and on the base 12 of the robot arm 8 .

The other end of section 13a can in turn be designed with a coupling 14 for at least one further section 13b of robot arm 8 . Here, too, the coupling 14 can allow and/or enable a movement, in particular a turning and/or pivoting, of the still further section 13b in relation to the further section 13a of the robot arm 8 .

Several further sections 13c, 13d and so on can be provided, each of which has a proximal and a distal coupling 14, in particular as described above.

At least one section 13i has a coupling 14 for the detection device 9 at one of its ends, which also allows and/or a movement, in particular rotating, sliding and/or pivoting, of a detection device 9 in relation to the section 13i of the robot arm 8 allows.

One, some or all of the couplings 14 have, for example, a hinge, swivel and/or ball joint. The respective couplings 14 can be of the same or different design.

The sections 13a to 13i can have different shapes, curvatures, lengths, dimensions and/or sizes. You are in the example of 3 purely as an example, all identical. This is not to be construed as limiting.

The handling device 7, in particular the movement module 8, can be designed in such a way that it can be folded up and/or retracted at a specific position of the storage facility 1, in particular when the storage facility 1 is in an idle state.

4 shows a detection device 9 of a storage device 1 according to the invention in a very simplified and schematic representation.

One end of the detection device 9 has a coupling 14 for connection to a distal end of a movement module 8, which is preferably designed as a robot arm. In relation to the movement module 8, the detection device 9 can preferably have six degrees of freedom in relation to the movement module.

The detection device 9 is designed to detect at least one object and has detection elements 15 for this purpose, for example at the other end, designed here, for example, as parallel slides or fork tines. In this case, the detection elements 15 can optionally be arranged at a variable distance d, so that in particular a detection and/or grasping of an object 100 (in 4 not shown) of any size. In particular, the gripping elements 15 can be designed in such a way that they can grip an object 100 with a predefined, preferably changeable, pressure.

Purely optionally, the detection device 9 has a holding element, not shown in any more detail, which can preferably be lowered and/or foldable and which can prevent a detected object 100 from falling through during a movement of the handling device 7 .

Purely optionally, the detection device can have at least one sliding means 19, in particular a foldable and/or telescoping X-arm slide, which can preferably push an object 100 detected by the detection device 9, in particular when the object 100 is put down, along the detection elements 15. so that the object 100 precisely reaches a designated parking space. The sliding means can preferably be arranged in, on, above or next to the detection elements 15 and/or can be fastened at least on one side. In the example of 4 the pushing means has two mutually movable arms, for example pins, the free ends of which can move between the detection elements 15. This is not to be construed as limiting. Any technically possible sliding means 19 at this point is covered by the present invention.

Purely optionally, the detection device 9 has at least one device (not shown) for triggering and/or actuating at least one mechanism of the storage device 1 and/or the article carrier 5 (in 4 not shown) on. In particular, this can involve triggering and/or actuating a locking or unlocking and/or locking mechanism, preferably a classification device and/or a stop device of an object carrier 5 and/or at least triggering and/or actuating a displacement mechanism and/or fixation of a storage level 6 within an object carrier 5.

Purely optionally, the detection device 9 has at least one device, not shown, for gripping and moving and/or moving put a storage level 6 within an object carrier 5 on.

The detection device 9 shown here has, for example, a gripping aid element 16 which is preferably arranged and designed to be movable on one of the gripping elements 15 . The exemplary gripping aid element 16 is designed and provided here as a preferably flat paddle, for example to be used in a gap between a wall and an edge of a stored object 100, so that the detection elements 15 of the detection device 9 can better reach around the object 100. especially without damaging it.

The detection device can also optionally have at least one battery detection element (not shown in more detail) for detecting, moving and/or putting down at least one battery.

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Claims (14)

Storage device (1), in particular automatic storage device (1), for storing, removing and/or relocating objects (100), having: - At least one through-opening (2), preferably with a receiving surface (4), for receiving and/or dispensing objects (100); - At least one movable object carrier (5) for placing at least one object; and - at least one handling device (7); wherein the storage facility (1) is designed and/or configured to use the handling device (7) to grasp at least one object (100) and move it between two positions within the storage facility (1), in particular between the through-opening (2) and a parking space of the moving article carrier (5) to move. Storage facility (1) after claim 1 , wherein the object carrier (5) is a driverless shelf truck or shelf vehicle, or at least includes such. Storage facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the object carrier (5) comprises at least one storage plane (6) which can be moved at the height of the object carrier (5). Storage facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handling device (7) has at least one movement module (8), in particular a robot arm, and/or at least one detection device (9) for detecting at least one object (100). Storage facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the detection device (9) has at least one device for triggering and/or actuating at least one mechanism of the storage facility (1) and/or an object carrier (5), in particular a locking and unlocking and /or locking mechanism, preferably a dividing device and/or a stop device and/or at least one mechanism for shifting and/or fixing a storage plane (6) within an object carrier (5). Method for storing, retrieving and/or rearranging, in particular for automatically storing, retrieving and/or rearranging, objects (100) in, from and/or within a storage facility (1), comprising at least the following steps: - Detecting, in particular automatically detecting, at least one object (100) by means of at least one handling device (7) of the storage facility (1); and - Moving the detected object (100) between at least a first and a second position within the storage facility (1) by means of at least the handling device (7). procedure after claim 6 , The method comprising determining, in particular dynamically determining, an optimal position and/or an optimal parking space for parking and/or depositing at least one detected object or at least one object (100) to be stored in the future within the storage facility. Method according to any of the preceding Claims 6 until 7 , wherein the method comprises at least one of the following steps: - preferably automatically adjusting the position, in particular the height, of at least one storage level (6) within at least one of the object carriers (5) as a function of an event, as a function of an event and/or in reaction to an event; - preferably automatically adjusting the position, in particular the location, of at least one of the object carriers (5) within the storage facility (1) as a function of an event, as a function of an event and/or in response to an event; and/or - preferably automatically relocating at least one stored item (100) within the storage facility (1) as a function of an event, as a function of an event and/or in response to an event. Method according to any of the preceding Claims 6 until 8th , wherein the method comprises at least one of the following steps: - selection of a subset of objects (100) to be delivered to the storage facility, in particular for a specific delivery vehicle and/or delivery area; - Determination of a delivery route and/or orderly delivery of the objects (100) of the selected subset, preferably in such a way that the objects (100) are removed from the storage facility in the delivery vehicle according to the determined delivery route. Control and/or regulating device for carrying out a method according to one of the preceding ones Claims 6 until 9 . Storage system comprising at least one of the following elements: - at least one storage device (1) according to one of Claims 1 until 6 ; - At least one control unit after claim 10 ; - at least one delivery vehicle; - at least one external device; - at least one user interface. Digital storage medium, in particular in the form of a floppy disk, CD or DVD or EPROM, with electrically readable control signals, configured to interact with a programmable computer system in such a way that the mechanical steps of a method according to one of the Claims 6 until 9 be prompted. Computer program product with a program code stored on a machine-readable carrier for initiating the machine steps of the method according to one of Claims 6 until 9 , if the computer program product runs on a computer. Computer program with a program code for initiating the mechanical steps of a method according to one of the invention Claims 6 until 9 , if the computer program runs on a computer.

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