JP2003252404A - Automatic warehouse facility - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a container filled with a sample from dewing after delivered from a warehouse, in an automatic warehouse facility for storing the medical or bio-samples under a cold storage or refrigerated condition. <P>SOLUTION: This automatic warehouse facility is provided with a storage shed A, an automatic moving area B and a carry-in and -out chamber C. The automatic moving area B is partitioned from the carry-in and -out chamber C by an insulating partitioning wall 29, and a blower 32 for forcible dehumidification is provided in the carry-in and -out chamber C. A shutter 28 is provided in the partitioning wall 29 to take in and out a working tray 26 by a carry-in and -out conveyer 23. A delivered mini-tube and deep well are dehumidified in the carry-in and -out chamber C to prevent the mini-tube and deep well from being carried to a working area under a dew-wet condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic warehouse facility for storing works under a special atmosphere such as low temperature.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Enormous kinds and amounts of samples may be used in laboratories and companies such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or biological systems. Examples of the samples include reagents and chemicals, chemical substances, gene samples, blood samples, tissue samples, soil samples, seed samples, and the like.

When these samples are handled for testing or research, one sample is treated as a unit,
There are cases where a large number of sample groups are collectively treated as one unit.

In the former case, the samples are generally enclosed in a cylindrical small container such as a vial bottle or a mini tube,
A large number of these small containers are inserted into the indirect accommodating holes of the upward opening formed in a large number of rectangular parallelepiped-shaped containers to hold them in an upright state. A container that holds a large number of tubular small containers can be called an indirect storage type container.

On the other hand, in the latter case, as represented by a deep well, a rectangular parallelepiped container is often used in which a large number of direct enclosing holes are opened upward, and this is provided with a detachable lid. ing. Such a container that directly encloses the samples can be referred to as a direct storage container.

Since these samples are enormous in volume, it is necessary to have an automatic warehouse facility for automatically storing and extracting these samples. In that case, since it is generally necessary to store the samples at a low temperature, it is necessary to use a low-temperature warehouse as the hangar of the automatic warehouse facility.

[0007]

The inventors of the present invention have conducted experiments on such a low temperature storage warehouse. When the deep well or the individual container in which the sample is enclosed is taken out of the storage, the water content in the atmosphere is lost. It has been discovered that there are many phenomena in which is condensed on the surface of deep wells or the like to form dew, which makes handling difficult.

Further, since the deep well, the individual container, or the indirect storage type container is cooled in the hangar,
If you take it out to the outside and immediately transport it to the research area,
We also found the fact that it was cold and cumbersome to handle.

Further, although a large number of small containers such as mini tubes and vials are held in the indirect storage type container, conventionally, one of the small containers held in one indirect storage type container is held. Even though only the part is required, the indirect storage type container was taken out of the storage, so that there was also a problem in that unnecessary samples were easily thawed or absorbed and easily deteriorated.

An object of the present invention is to improve the present situation.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hangar capable of storing a large number of works in a special atmosphere such as a low temperature, high humidity or dry condition, and an automatic loading / unloading system for loading / unloading the works into / from the hangar. The automatic storage system includes a loading / unloading chamber for delivering a work, and a processing unit capable of removing or reducing an influence of a special atmosphere condition on the loaded work at an appropriate portion outside the hangar. Is provided.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in an automatic warehouse facility for handling samples such as pharmaceuticals and biological systems, the hangar and the loading / unloading chamber are partitioned by a heat insulating partition, and the inside of the hangar stores work. While being kept at a low temperature so as to be refrigerated or frozen, the loading / unloading is an isolated space with a door, and by controlling at least one of humidity and temperature of this loading / unloading room, The delivery room serves as the processing unit.

According to the invention of claim 3, in claim 2,
The samples are contained in a small-diameter individual container such as a mini tube and a direct container container such as a deep well, and a large number of the individual containers are held in an indirect container container. With the automatic loading and unloading system, individual containers and direct storage type containers can be put in and taken out between the hangar and the loading and unloading room,
Further, there is provided a control means for performing processing such as dehumidification and thawing by taking out the work in advance and leaving it in the storage room for an appropriate time.

[0014]

According to the invention of claim 1, even if the work is stored in a special atmosphere, the work is prevented from being affected by the fact that the work is stored in the special atmosphere. It is possible to easily handle the work after taking it out.

Further, according to the present invention, even if a container such as a mini tube or a deep well is taken out of the refrigerator, it is exposed to the surface of the container by leaving it in a dehumidified state for a proper time. Can be prevented from agglomerating and the surface temperature can be safely touched by an operator. For this reason, handling of deep wells, mini-tubes, etc. is facilitated, and accidents such as slipping of hands due to dew and dropping the container can be prevented.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to take out the samples before starting work and defrost the samples so that an experiment or the like can be carried out immediately after work. Therefore, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the work or experiment using the samples.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is applied to, for example, an automated warehouse facility for storing samples used in pharmaceutical and biological laboratories and companies, and the samples need to be stored at low temperature and low quality. First, the container and the tray will be described with reference to FIGS.

(1). Container and Tray FIG. 1 shows a mini tube 1 as an example of a cylindrical small container in which a sample is enclosed, and an indirect storage type storage container 2 capable of storing a large number of the mini tubes 1. FIG. The indirect storage type container 2 is formed with a large number of unit holders 3 aligned vertically and horizontally. The mini-tube 1 is sealed with a cap 4 of an inner plug type. Identification means such as an ID code is displayed on a suitable portion such as the lower surface of the mini tube by means such as sticking a label or printing.

FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view of the indirect storage type container 2 set in the storage tray 5 (the tray will be described later).

FIG. 3A is a partial plan view of a deep well 6 as an example of a direct accommodation type container, and FIG.
(A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of (A). In the deep well D, a large number of test tube-shaped enclosing cylinders 7 that are opened upward are formed vertically and horizontally. Connected to each other. Each enclosure cylinder 7 is closed by a lid 8.

FIG. 4 shows a tray 4 for storing the deep well D.
FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional side view in a state of being loaded on the tray, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the deep well 6 and the storage tray 5 separated from each other, and FIG.

The storage tray 5 is formed in a shallow dish shape, and has a shallow recess 9 as an example of engaging means for fitting the deep well 6 and the indirect storage type storage container 2 in a non-displaceable manner.
Is formed. In addition, each recess 9 is formed with a rectangular (or other shape) through hole 10. Further, at both ends of the indirect storage type container 2 for storage, there are formed hook-like locking portions 11 which serve as picking portions when automatically taking in and out by a stacker crane or the like.

The indirect storage type container 3 for storage is held in the storage tray 4 in a non-separable state by fixing means such as fitting or screwing or engaging means. On the other hand, since the deep well D itself moves to the work area, it is detachably mounted on the storage tray 4.

Upward protrusions 12 are formed at the corners of each recess 9 in the storage tray 5. this is,
Indirect storage container 2 for storage (or Deepwell D)
This is to hold the container in a predetermined posture when it is fitted, and therefore, the bottom of the indirect storage container 2 for storage has a positioning hole (not shown) that fits into the protrusion 12 only in the predetermined posture. Vacant.

Although not described in detail, in this embodiment, the indirect storage container 2 and the deep well 6 cannot be mixedly mounted on the storage tray 5.

That is, even if the indirect storage type container 2 for storage and the deep well D have the same shape and size, for example, in the storage tray 5 for the indirect storage type container 2, Providing a projection that fits only with the indirect storage type container 2 prevents the projection from getting in the way when the deep well D is placed on the storage tray 5 for the indirect storage type container. By providing a dedicated fitting means in 5, the storage tray 5 for the indirect storage type container 2 and the storage tray 5 for the deep well 6 are selectively used.

(2). Outline of Structure of Automatic Warehouse Facility Next, an outline of the automatic warehouse facility will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 14. 7 is a schematic perspective view, FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view, and FIG.
Is a partial schematic plan view of a main part, and FIGS. 10 and 11 are schematic perspective views of the main part.

The automatic warehouse facility comprises a hangar A, an automatic transfer area B, and a loading / unloading room (incoming / outgoing area) C. A door D is provided on the wall of the loading / unloading chamber C, and a blower 32 is disposed at an appropriate portion as an example of dehumidifying means.
Needless to say, the temperature of the storage room C is controlled by the air conditioner. Although not shown, the control room and control equipment such as a control computer and operation panel are installed in the storage room C.

In the storage case A, two rows of storage units A1 with a pair of shelving units 14 facing each other are arranged in parallel. Both storage units A1 are of a two-stage type.

In the automatic transfer area B, the first conveyors 15 each having two steps corresponding to the steps of the shelving device 14, the reservoirs 16 each having a pair, and the second to third conveyors 17 and 1 having two steps each.
8 are arranged.

Outside the third conveyor 18, a single fourth conveyor 19 and a fifth conveyor 20 are arranged in parallel. These fourth conveyor 19 and fifth conveyor 20
A lifter 21 is arranged as an example of a lifting type transfer means on the outer side in the longitudinal direction. The lifter 21 is mounted on a column 22 so as to be able to move up and down.

Furthermore, a pair of left and right conveyors 23 for loading and unloading are provided in the vicinity of both lifters 21 and at a middle height between the ends of the upper and lower fourth and fifth conveyors 19, 20.
Extend in a direction orthogonal to the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20 in a plan view.

At the start end of the delivery conveyor 23, a gate 25 for setting the work carriage 24 is arranged. A work tray 26 is provided at the location of the gate 25 for the work cart 2
4 and a transfer robot 27 for transferring to the loading / unloading conveyor 23. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 27a indicates a manual conveyor for interrupt loading (or interrupt shipping).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the loading / unloading conveyor 23 is divided into an internal conveyor 23a and an external conveyor 23b. Between the two conveyors 23a and 23b, as an example of ventilation blocking means, a lifting type is used. A shutter 28 having a heat insulating structure is disposed. A heat insulating wall 29 is arranged at the position of the shutter 28. The heat insulation wall 29 surrounds the hangar A and the automatic transfer area B.

The external conveyor 2 of the loading / unloading conveyor 23
3B will be located in the storage room C. The internal conveyor 23a of the loading / unloading conveyor 23 is configured to be movable toward the external conveyor 23b. The shutter 28 is provided while dividing the loading / unloading conveyor 23 so that the ventilation between the automatic transfer area B and the loading / unloading chamber C is blocked as much as possible to keep the temperature inside the storage A as constant as possible (low temperature). This is to keep it.

Further, the reason why the internal conveyor 23a is movable is to transfer the work tray 26 smoothly, and although not shown in the drawing, the internal conveyor 23a is not shown.
When a moves forward, both conveyors 23a and 23b are set to partially overlap.

A loading / unloading conveyor 23 is provided on both lifters 21.
A conveyor for moving the work tray 2 in the left-right direction when viewed from the conveyance direction is arranged so as to be movable back and forth. Therefore, the work tray 26 can be transferred in the cross direction (the transport direction of the third and fourth conveyors 18, 19 and the transport direction of the loading / unloading conveyor 23) in a plan view. Therefore, the fourth conveyor 19, the fifth conveyor 20, and both lifters 21 cooperate to form one closed loop circulation path.

That is, by raising and lowering the lifter 21 to the height positions of the upper and lower fourth conveyors 19 and the fifth conveyor 20, the work tray 26 is passed through the lifter 21.
Can be transferred to the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20. In this case, the plane posture of the work tray 26 remains constant.

Further, the lifter 21 is connected to the loading / unloading conveyor 2
By setting the height position to 3, the work tray 26 can be transferred to the lifter 21 and the loading / unloading conveyor 23.

A transfer device 30 for transferring the mini-tube 1 and the deep well 6 is arranged at the position of each third conveyor 18. In this embodiment, the transfer devices provided at the positions of both upper third conveyors 18 are for mini tubes, and the transfer devices arranged at the lower third conveyor 18 are for deep wells (even upside down). good).

The transfer device 30 for the mini-tube and the transfer device 30 for the deep well naturally have different structures, and as shown conceptually in FIG. Type container 2 and fourth conveyor 19
Only the mini-tube 1 is transferred to the working indirect storage type container 2 ′ in FIG.

Further, as conceptually shown in FIG. 11, at the location of the third conveyor 18 in the lower stage, a deep well is provided between the storage tray 5 on the third conveyor 18 and the work tray 26 on the fourth conveyor 19. 6 is transferred.

(3) Work Tray and Work Cart As shown in FIG. 11, four deep wells 6 or indirect storage type containers 5'for work can be placed on the work tray 26 so that they cannot be laterally displaced. It has become. Further, handles 31 are provided at both ends of the work tray 26 so that a person can grasp and carry the work tray 26.

As shown in FIG. 12, the handle 31 is higher than the upper surfaces of the mini-tube 1 and the deep well 6, so that the containers 5'and the deep well 6 can be stacked in multiple stages. You can Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the work carts 24 can be stacked with the work trays 26 in multiple stages and in multiple rows.

Therefore, by clamping the clamp device (not shown) provided on the transfer robot 27 to the handle 31 and lifting it, the work trays 26 stacked on the work carriage 24 can be taken out in order from the top, The carts 24 can be sequentially stacked.

For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a rack (shelf plate) on the work carriage 24. Therefore, the structure of the work carriage 24 can be simplified and the work tray 26 can be loaded and unloaded quickly. You can In addition, the work cart 26
Is transferred by ascending and descending movements,
The installation area of the transfer robot is small and space can be used effectively.

As in the case of the storage tray 5, in this embodiment, a dedicated fitting means is provided so that the deep well 6 and the indirect storage container 2'for work cannot be mixedly mounted on one work tray 26. It is provided.

In the case of the work tray 5, if the work indirect storage type container 2'and the deep well D are mixedly mounted on one tray 5, there is a possibility that the automatic take-out may be hindered. By specializing the work tray 26 in advance, troubles at the time of automatic storage and removal can be prevented.

(4). Shelving device and stacker crane In both the upper and lower shelving devices 14, the shelves capable of storing the storage tray 5 are arranged in multiple stages and in multiple rows. The shelving device 14 is composed of a large number of columns, racks (or shelves), etc., but details thereof are omitted.

A stacker crane 33, which is an example of a loading / unloading device, is movably arranged in the passage between the shelving devices 14 facing each other. The stacker crane 33 travels on a rail 34 arranged below the shelf device 14.

Although not described in detail, in the present embodiment, the stacker crane 34 is provided with an elevating table, and a plurality of picking units are arranged on the elevating table. Therefore, a plurality of storage trays 5 can be taken in and out in one step.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV in FIG. 8. In this way, the reservoir 16 is mounted on the column 35 so as to be movable up and down. Further, the reservoir 16 is provided with a conveyor mechanism.

(5). Mode of storage and storage In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the hangar A has a suitable area on the front side as a storage area for a mini tube A'and a range on the back side thereof. Is defined as a deep well storage area A ″, and is divided into a mini tube storage zone and a deep well storage zone.

As a method of dividing the storage mode, the pair of storage units A1 are divided into a mini-tube and a deep well, or one of the upper and lower shelving units 14 in each storage area A1 is used for a mini-tube. For the other deep well, each storage area A1
Various methods can be adopted, such as using one of the shelving devices 14 opposed to each other for the mini tube and the other for the deep well.

In this embodiment, one of the gates 25 is used as a loading / unloading gate dedicated to the mini tube, and the other gate 25 is used.
Is a gate for loading and unloading exclusively for deep wells, and the upper conveyor group is an automatic transfer section dedicated for mini tubes, and the lower conveyor group is a transfer section dedicated for deep wells.

More generalized, a pair of gates 25 and a conveyor 23 for loading and unloading, and a group of conveyors separated vertically are transferred to the mini tube 1 and the deep well D.
It is divided into Further, the storage tray 5 and the work tray 26 are conveyed in one way, so that the mini tube 1 and the deep well D can be efficiently loaded and unloaded.

As a specific control mode for loading and unloading, the delivery of the mini tube 1 will be described as an example.

First, as a premise, the work carriage 24 has
A group of work trays 26 loaded with empty work indirect storage type containers 2 ′ are set.
Is set in one of the gates 25. Then, the work trays 26 are arranged such that one loading / unloading conveyor 23 → one lifter 21 → the upper fifth conveyor 20 → the other lifter 21 → the upper fourth conveyor 19 in this order. Transported to a location.

Since there are two transfer devices 30, the mini tubes 1 are stored in the indirect storage type containers 2'for work mounted on the work tray 26 at the respective positions.

A large number of work trays 26 are provided on the fifth conveyor 2
0 and the fourth conveyor 19, and the mini tubes 1 are stored in order from the first one. The remaining work trays 26 are the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20.
Waiting on top. The solid line arrow in FIG. 10 indicates the transfer route of the empty work tray 26, and the dotted line arrow indicates the transfer route of the stored work tray 26.

After the transfer of the mini tubes 1 is completed, the work tray 26 is transported in the order of the upper fourth conveyor 19 → one lifter 21 → one loading / unloading conveyor 23 and placed on the work cart 24. To be Although not shown, the work cart 25 is provided with tray positioning means.

In this way, the mini tubes 1 are sequentially transferred to the respective indirect storage type containers 2'for working,
When all the mini tubes 1 are stored, the completion of shipping is displayed and the gate 25 is unlocked,
The work cart 24 can be taken out from the gate 25.

If the number of work trays 26 that can stand by on the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20 is smaller than the number of work carts 7 loaded, empty work indirect storage type containers 2'are loaded. Sending out the work tray 26 to the automatic transfer area B and returning the work tray 26, which has finished storing the minitube 1, to the work carriage 24,
You may go in parallel.

When the target mini-tube 1 is stored in the upper shelving unit 14, the storage tray 5 is at the upper stage storage location: storage location → stacker crane 33 → first conveyor 15 on one side → one side Reservoir 16 → second one
Conveyor 17 → (transfer) → third conveyor 18 → the other second conveyor 18 → the other reservoir 16 → the other first conveyor 15 stacker crane 33 → the original storage location.

On the other hand, when the target mini-tube 1 is stored in the lower shelving unit 14, the storage location → the lower stacker crane 33 → the one first conveyor 15 arranged in the lower stage → the one reservoir 16 → (ascend) → one second conveyor 17 arranged at the upper stage → third conveyor 18 at the upper stage → other second conveyor 17 arranged at the upper stage → other reservoir 16 → (descend) → arranged at the lower stage The first conveyor 15 on the other side, the stacker crane 33 on the lower stage, and the storage location are conveyed.

Even when the mini-tube 1 is stored, the flow of the work tray 26 is the same as the case of the storage (it is also possible to reverse the flow of the storage tray 5 between the storage and the storage). )).

As described above, the deep well D is put out and put in using the lower conveyor group,
The transport paths of the storage tray 4 and the work tray 6 are basically the same as those in the case of the mini tube 1, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The deep well D may be transferred using the upper conveyor group, and the minitube 1 may be transferred using the lower conveyor group. Also,
The storage and work trays 5 and 26 may be circulated in the opposite direction to the above description. Further, in addition to the lifter 21, a relay-dedicated conveyor for connecting the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20 is provided above and below, or the fourth conveyor 19 and the fifth conveyor 20 are connected.
The conveyor 20 may be completely connected. Further, it is possible to arrange a plurality of fifth conveyors 20 for standby side by side.

In this embodiment, the stacker crane 33,
The conveyor group and the reservoir 16, the lifter 21, the transfer robot 27, and the transfer device 30 constitute an automatic loading / unloading system.

(6) Temperature and Humidity Control The temperature inside the hangar A differs depending on the type of samples to be stored, and is generally stored in the range of + 5 ° C to -25 ° C.

When the minitube 1 and the deep well 6 are stored at a temperature below the freezing point and immediately transported to the work area, the moisture in the atmosphere is condensed to form dew. Therefore, the loading / unloading chamber C is kept in a dry atmosphere with a humidity as low as possible, and the minitube 1 arrow 6 is left in the loading / unloading chamber C for a certain period of time to prevent the occurrence of dew.

In this case, if the sample to be used on the next day is known on the previous day, an instruction for reservation is issued on the previous day, and the sample is delivered a suitable time before the working time according to the instruction. If the work trolley 24 is kept on standby, the defrosted and defrosted sample can be used in a timely manner according to the time of coming to the office.

Although it is possible to use only an air conditioner as the dehumidifying means of the loading / unloading chamber C, if a prower is provided,
It is preferable because it can strongly dehumidify.

From the environmental point of view of the operator, the room temperature of the loading / unloading room C is generally kept at, for example, about 20 ° C. When the internal temperature of the hangar A is extremely low, for example, -20 ° C. or lower, a movable shielding means is provided at the boundary between the hangar A and the automatic transfer area B, and the internal temperature of the automatic transfer area B is set. It is also possible to gradually lower the temperature of the sample by, for example, setting -5 ° C to + 5 ° C.

It is also possible to gradually dehumidify or thaw by dividing the loading / unloading chamber C into a plurality of compartments and gradually changing the room temperature and the humidity in each chamber.

(3). Others The present invention can be embodied in various ways other than the above embodiment. For example, the present invention is not limited to automatic warehouse equipment for samples, but can be applied to automatic warehouse equipment for storing various items.

When a small-diameter container such as a mini tube is used, the container for accommodating this is not limited to having a large number of storage holes as in the embodiment, and a large number of rods can be arranged vertically and horizontally. It is also possible to stand upright and hold a small diameter container between four adjacent rods.

The small container for individually enclosing the sample is not limited to a vial bottle or a mini tube, and a thin container such as a petri dish can be used. In that case, for storage and work. The shape of the indirect storage type container is also in accordance with the shape. It is also possible to send the work tray directly to the loading / unloading conveyor.

The contents of the processing unit may be different according to the contents of the stored atmosphere state (for example, in the case of dry storage, the humidification process may be performed).

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mini tube and a conveyor for storing the mini tube.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a state where the mini tube conveyor is set on a storage tray.

[FIG. 3] (A) is a partial plan view of the deep well, and (B) is
It is a BB sectional view of (A).

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a storage tray loaded with deep wells.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a deep well and a storage tray.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a storage tray.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of an automatic warehouse facility.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the automatic warehouse facility.

FIG. 9 is a partial plan view of the automatic warehouse facility.

FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view showing a transferred state of the mini tube.

FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view showing a transferred state of a deep well.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a state in which work trays are stacked.

FIG. 13 is a side view showing a state in which a work tray is loaded on a trolley.

14 is a sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV of FIG. 9.

[Simple explanation of symbols]

A storage area (zone) B Automatic transfer area (zone) C storage room D door 1 mini tube 2 Container for storing mini tubes 3 holding part 5 Storage tray 6 deep well 7 Enclosure 14 shelving equipment 15,17-20 Conveyor 16 reservoir 21 lifters 23 Conveyor for loading and unloading 24 Work cart 26 Work tray 28 shutters

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A hangar capable of storing a large number of works in a special atmosphere such as low temperature, high humidity, or dry condition, an automatic loading / unloading system for loading / unloading the works into / from the hangar, and a work for transferring the works to the automatic loading / unloading system. The automatic warehouse facility, which is provided with a storage unit for removing and reducing the influence of the special atmosphere condition on the delivered work at an appropriate portion outside the hangar. 2. The warehousing and the warehousing compartment are partitioned by a heat insulating partition, and the inside of the hangar is kept at a low temperature so as to refrigerate or freeze the work, while the warehousing has a door. It is considered as an isolated space, and by controlling at least one of the humidity and temperature of the storage room, the storage room serves as the processing section. The automatic warehouse facility according to claim 1, which handles types. 3. The samples are contained in a small-diameter individual container such as a mini tube and a direct accommodation container such as a deep well, and a large number of the individual containers are held in an indirect accommodation container. By the automatic loading / unloading system, the individual container and the direct accommodation type container are put in and taken out between the hangar and the loading / unloading room, and further, the work is taken out in advance into the loading / unloading room. The automatic warehouse facility according to claim 2, further comprising control means for performing processing such as dehumidification and thawing by leaving it for an appropriate time.