JP2644443C - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001]   [Industrial applications]   According to the present invention, storage bins are arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions.
From the array, the storage boxes are randomly or at least irregularly arranged.
Automatic storage and retrieval method and device adapted to be extracted in sequence About. Specifically, the present invention provides for removal and reinsertion of the storage box on both the left and right sides.
A method and apparatus as described above adapted to be performed safely while locked to the outside
About. [0002]   [Prior art]   Same as the invention disclosed and claimed herein
General types of systems have been known for many years, and these include, for example,
It is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 3,490,616.   In such systems, stacks each containing a single rectangular or similar storage box.
The array of stacked storage compartments along the aisle
Extending, one end of each compartment is horizontally accessible from this passage
It has become. Well controlled platform means translates up and down aisle
Translate and extract the vertically movable extractor means into a suitable column of the bin.
Position horizontally next to). Simultaneously or subsequently, the extractor is
Position the storage box vertically so that it is close to the desired storage box.
Removed from the location and place it in a new storage location or some other location, e.g.
Transfer to bare belt or product assembly area. [0003]   As explained in the above patent specifications, this type of system is
Designed to promote space efficient storage and retrieval of objects. Therefore
The height and depth of the storage compartment for storing (storage) storage boxes
Reduce the height and depth of the storage box as close as possible.
It is desirable that Also, minimize the complexity and cost of individual storage boxes.
Is also desirable. Because overall they are the size of the whole system,
This is because it constitutes a considerable part of the total cost. [0004]   [Problems to be solved by the invention]   Prior art systems have failed to meet some of these desirable features.
Certain prior arts are disclosed, for example, in JP-A-57-121501 and JP-A-55-14. No. 6,114, U.S. Pat.No. 4,010,855, etc.
Use pin and endless chain removal from the front and rear end of the storage box.
This is because of the engagement of the pins with the storage box,
Having a downward grooved lip attached to the lower part of both the front end face and the rear end face
Requires not only the production of storage boxes is expensive, but also storage
The box becomes larger in the depth direction and, therefore, is placed in the storage compartment for storing this storage box.
Depth dimension must be increased. [0005]   Also, other prior art designs used magnetic extraction, which
Because each storage box requires the installation of expensive magnetic devices at each end,
Manufacturing costs are greatly increased.   Furthermore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-121501 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
No. 14 and U.S. Pat.
Endless chains and pins for removing and pushing in the storage box are stored in the storage compartment.
Once the storage box is stored in the room, the storage box
In which the pin engages the downward grooved lip and then withdraws it
Inevitably, the entire array height was enlarged. Because, for each storage compartment, lead
The endless chain and the pin were once inserted into the lower surface side of the storage box in the vertical direction.
A relatively large clearance had to be provided. [0006]   By the way, another prior art U.S. Pat.No. 4,116,324 describes a storage compartment.
Downward groove type lip is fixed to the lower part of the front end face and the rear end face of the storage box stored in the room
On the other hand, a platform moving along the front end face of the storage box,
Slider with finger block removably engaging the lip
The storage arm is reciprocally movable in the front-rear direction.
The initial removal of the bin from the storage compartment and the initial pushing into the storage compartment
On the other hand, a belt conveyor is provided on the platform, and the belt conveyor
The final removal of the storage box to the platform by the drive rotation of the bear
And a final push into the storage compartment. [0007]   However, this prior art also basically has both a front end face and a rear end face of the storage box.
Since it fixes the downward groove type lip, it can be stored in the same manner as in the prior arts.
Not only is it costly to manufacture the storage box, but the storage box is large in the depth direction.
Therefore, the depth of the storage compartment for storing the storage box is increased.
There is a problem that must be done. [0008]   Moreover, this prior art requires an initial removal and pushing in the storage box,
When the slide arm reciprocates with the finger block engaged with the lip
Performing the final removal and pushing in the storage box, the finger block
Of the belt conveyor in the state where the engagement with the lip is released.
Therefore, there were the following problems. [0009]   That is, when the storage box is taken out, the slide arm retreats thereafter.
In the storage compartment in the storage compartment until a part of the storage box is on the belt conveyor
And take it out of the storage box by the finger block on the slide arm.
The storage box is released from engagement with the belt conveyor.
By being taken out and moved by the belt conveyor only by friction,
When a part of the storage box is first placed on a belt conveyor, slippage is likely to occur during that time.
Therefore, there are many cases where the storage box cannot be taken out and pushed in. [0010]   Further, in order to ensure the movement of the storage box due to the frictional force of the belt conveyor,
Between the retracted position of the slide arm and the end of the belt conveyor.
By increasing the burlap distance, the slide arm is retracted and stored
The overlapping dimension when the boxes are first placed on the belt conveyor must be large.
Platform, and therefore the overall length of the platform
Not only increase the size and weight of the storage box, but also
Due to the increased travel distance, it is necessary to take out and push in the storage box
The time was long. [0011]   The present invention provides an efficient and economical solution to the problems existing in the prior art.
That is, a storage compartment for storing a storage box while simplifying the structure of the storage box.
Space in the height direction by reducing the clearance in the vertical direction
Storage space in the depth direction by reducing the depth of the storage box.
To reduce the time required for taking out and pushing in the storage box.
The purpose is to: [0012]   [Means for Solving the Problems]   To this end, the method of the invention comprises: "Storage stored in multiple storage compartments arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions
Finger blocks provided on both left and right outer sides of the box
To the storage box of the finger blockAlmost right angleRemovable with inward projection
And the two finger blocks are stored in the respective storage compartments.
The left and right outer sides of the storage box are placed on a platform that moves along the front end of the box.
A pair of left and right sides that extend horizontally along and are reciprocally movable in this direction.
Each of the fins is attached to each of the slide arms so as to reciprocate in the longitudinal direction thereof.
While each of the gussets is simultaneously engaged with the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box,
Along the longitudinal direction with respect to the slide arm of the two finger blocks.
Reciprocating movement and the platform relative to each of the two slide arms
Each of the storage bins is removed from the storage compartment by both horizontal reciprocation.
Withdrawal from the platform and pushing from the platform into the storage compartment
I do. ". [0013]   Also, the apparatus for performing this method is: "Storage stored in multiple storage compartments arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions
Box and means for removing the storage box are provided in front of the storage box for storage in each of the storage compartments.
Automatic storage and retrieval comprising a platform moving along an end face
In the device,   The take-out means is provided at a position outside the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
Left and right parallel to the left and right outer surfaces and extending horizontally and reciprocally arranged in this direction
A pair of slide arms, and each of the two slide arms along its longitudinal direction
So that it is reciprocally movable and faces the storage box.Almost right angleProtruding inward
A pair of left and right fingers that removably engage with each of the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
A lock, and the slide arms are moved in a substantially horizontal
A reciprocating drive for reciprocating a gusset in the longitudinal direction of the slide arm.
It has a structure. " It is characterized by the following. [0014]   [Action and Effect of the Invention]   Thus, the present invention . Extraction of storage box from storage compartment to platform and platform
Of the storage compartment into the storage compartment, against the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
It is performed by engaging the finger block on the platform side.
In some cases, vertical clea-runs in storage compartments that store storage boxes
Can be made smaller than in the case of each of the above-described prior arts.
If the total array height in the storage compartment is determined, the range of the total array height
Reduce the number of storage compartments that can be provided in the enclosure with less vertical clearance.
It can be provided as much as possible, and can be provided in the range of the entire array height.
If the number of storage compartments to be stored is determined, its total array height should be reduced.
Thus, the space in the height direction can be made effective. . Extraction of storage box from storage compartment to platform and platform
Of the storage compartment into the storage compartment, against the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
It is performed by engaging the finger block on the platform side.
As a result, the front end face of each storage box is provided with a downward grooved
Since it is not necessary to provide a storage box, a storage compartment for storing the storage box is required.
When the depth dimension is determined, the depth dimension of the storage box is
The size of the storage box can be set as large as the lip is not required. The depth dimension of the storage compartment in which
In the depth direction.
All the spaces can be made effective. . As described above, by eliminating the need for a lip in each storage box,
The production cost of the box can be greatly reduced. . Withdraw each storage box from the storage compartment to the platform and
And the pushing into the storage compartment from the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
With the finger block simultaneously engaged with each of the engageable means,
Reciprocation of the slide arm in both finger blocks along its longitudinal direction
Movement and a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the platform in each of the two slide arms.
Reciprocation in both directions, removing and pushing each storage box
Finger blocks on both left and right outer surfaces of the storage box throughout.
Sometimes it can be done in the engaged state, so take out and push in the storage box
However, as in the conventional case, it is impossible to take out and push in during the process.
It can be performed reliably. . Withdraw each storage box from the storage compartment to the platform and
And the pushing into the storage compartment from the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box.
With the finger block simultaneously engaged with each of the engageable means,
Reciprocation of the slide arm in both finger blocks along its longitudinal direction
Movement and a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the platform in each of the two slide arms.
And the reciprocating movement in the
The belt retreat position and the start of the belt conveyor over a long distance
The length of the platform without the need for
The size and weight of the foam can be reduced and the storage boxes can be taken out and
Pressing and pushing can be performed quickly in a short time. . The engagement of both finger blocks with the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box
Head to finger block storage boxAlmost right angleThis should be done with an inward projection.
With this, this finger block becomes an endless belt wound between two pulleys.
To be engaged with the storage box by reversing at the pulley point of the endless belt. Compared to the case where the storage box is constructed, the left and right outer sides of the storage box and the storage
The gap between the left and right inner surfaces of the compartment can be reduced. As a result, storage
The lateral clearance in the storage compartment for storing boxes can be reduced.
If the width of the entire array in a plurality of storage compartments is determined,
The number of storage compartments that can be provided within the width of the entire array,
As much as the clearance can be reduced, it can be increased as much as possible.
If the number of storage compartments that can be provided in
The width of the array can be reduced to determine whether the space in the horizontal direction is effective.
Can be planned. It has the function and effect of saying. [0015]   In particular, in the device described in “Claim 4”, Has the action and effect of
However, as compared with the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,324,
The structure can be simplified and the weight can be reduced.
There are advantages.   In addition, by configuring as described in claim 2 or 5, the storage box
Sideways in the storage box support prevents lateral displacement from side to side
Both slide doors to allow lateral movement of the storage box.
To prevent damage to the storage box and remove and push the storage box
There is an advantage that only smoothness can be achieved. [0016]   【Example】   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.   Referring to FIG. 1, the system generally includes a suitable frame or frame, not shown.
The storage box 10 held by the partitioning means is vertically and horizontally
It includes a two-dimensional array 3 arranged in a shape. [0017]   Removal device 2 generally indicated as 2 and attached to its post
0 is provided with control means, which first comprises Move Form 2 in the longitudinal direction with respect to the proper column, and
Then, take-out means 20 move to the proper line (proper rom) vertically along the mast.
To move it closer to the front end face of the particular storage box 10. [0018]   A suitable hand for controlling the movement of the platform 2 and its removal means 20;
Steps can be used. By way of example, and not limitation, U.S. Pat.
Means disclosed in the detailed description can be mentioned. Proper horizontal and vertical position of the take-out means 20
Once the storage is reached and the selected storage box 10 is designated, the operation of the present invention will be specifically described.
can do. [0019]   The following description describes the removal of the storage box 10 from the storage position, but the same description.
If the light is reversed, the insertion of the storage box 10 into a desired storage position or another position is explained.
It should be understood that it is clear.   Referring to FIG. 2, the retrieval means 20 is provided by a storage box by the operation of the control system.
Moves vertically along the mast 5 of the platform 2 to a position facing 10
I'm sullen. The control system is not shown but is well known to those skilled in the art. [0020]   Each of the storage boxes 10 is located near either end on both left and right outer surfaces thereof,
With a small opening 12 which is one embodiment as an engageable means
Note that Each opening 12 on the left and right outer surfaces is located on the left and right outer surfaces.
It is recessed from the side, and it is convenient to have a rectangular shape for the following reasons
However, other shapes may be used, and each of the openings 12 is provided in this embodiment.
For grasping the storage box 10 for movement by the elements of the retrieval means 20
Give mechanism. Furthermore, each of the openings 12 is preferably located on the left and right of the storage box 10.
It is located near the lower edge on both outer surfaces. [0021]   The frame of the take-out means 20 comprises side members 32 which are rigidly attached to each other.
And the end member 31. At the top of the extraction means 20 and on each side thereof
Along which the two extending slide arms 30 of the removal means are located. This is composed of the side member 32 and the end member 31 as described below.
Sliding on the upper surface of the frame, the left and right outer positions of the storage box 10 are moved to the storage box 1
Reciprocate horizontally towards zero and away from storage box 10
. [0022]   The rigid connection between and between these two slide arms 30 is that
Bottom wall 41 and side walls extending longitudinally along the inner surface of slide arm 30
43, each of which has a bottom wall 41 and a side wall 43,
It has several plastic slides 45 attached to them at intervals.
doing. Also, two end wall members 47 are connected to the bottom wall 41 and used for storage.
Gives rigidity to the box support. [0023]   Each of the slide arms 30 has a top plate 34a and a bottom plate 34b having the same shape.
That integrally connect the top plate 34a and the bottom plate 34b of the
Side plate 36 and the ends of the top plate 34a and the bottom plate 34b are integrally connected.
The end face plate 35 is formed to have a U-shaped section inward. Of each slide arm 30
The inside is open for reasons not described below. [0024]   Each of the slide arms 30 is located near a first end of the slide arm 30.
The two endless chains 42 and 44 wound around the sprocket 46 attached to the
Including. The lower endless chain 42 in each slide arm 30 is illustrated.
Partial distance along the longitudinal direction of the slide arm 30 up to the second sprocket that is not
And a suitable transmission mechanism (not shown) in this second sprocket.
Receives the motive power from the finger block reciprocating drive motor 70 via the
You. [0025]   On the other hand, the upper endless chain 44 in each slide arm 30 is
Extending over substantially the entire length of the arm 30 to a sprocket 61 provided inside the front end.
And cause the actual movement of engagement with the storage box 10. Said Opposing inner surfaces of each slide arm 30 have an opening 49 therethrough.
The finger support plate 48 is moved by a guide rail (not shown).
The arm 30 is arranged so as to be able to slide back and forth along the longitudinal direction. FIG. 2 clearly shows
Although not shown, each slide arm 30 includes a finger block 50,
The inger block 50 is connected to the upper endless chain 44 and shown in FIGS.
6 and associated with the finger support plate 48 in the manner described below in connection with FIG.
. [0026]   The removal means 20 is adapted to store the storage to be removed by moving the platform.
When properly positioned on the vertical and horizontal surfaces in front of the box 10, the slide arm
The reverse drive motor 80 is started by the control system. As can be seen in FIG.
Motor 80 comprises bottom wall 41 and side wall 43 via chain 94 as described above.
Power is transmitted to a reciprocating mechanism 95 for reciprocating the storage box support. This way
The reciprocating mechanism 95 is provided for the frame composed of the side member 32 and the end member 31.
A sprocket 96 supported on a shaft 99 attached to the upper surface via a bracket 98 is provided.
The chain 94 is wound around the sprocket 96 while the sprocket 9
6 has a pin 97 protruding from the upper surface of the channel 1 fixed to the storage box support.
00 slidably engages the sprocket 96,
Thus, the storage box support and the two slide arms 30 are directed toward the storage box 10.
It reciprocates so that it moves forward and then retreats. [0027]   In this manner, adjacent the storage box 10 to be withdrawn and near its end
Box support with finger support plate 48 positioned at
The id arm 30 is moved towards the storage box 10 into the position shown in FIG.
The storage box support and the two slide arms 30 are connected to the side as described above.
As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the frame constituted by the
Thus, the guide is guided by the guide rail 37 and the slit-shaped groove 38. [0028]   2 and 3, the finger block reciprocating drive motor 70 is Moves with the storage box support and both slide arms 30, but the slide arm reciprocates
The drive motor 80 remains stationary with respect to the platform post. As well
Meanwhile, the guide rail 37 and the slit-shaped groove 38 appear in FIG.
They are hidden by the location of the elements in FIG. [0029]   When each slide arm 30 reaches the position shown in FIG.
The opening 49 in the storage box 10 is positioned adjacent to the opening 12 in the storage box 10.
Can be In this regard, the further rotation of the upper endless chain 44 by the motor 70
The motion is stored by the finger block 50 as described with respect to FIGS.
Will cause engagement to the box 10. [0030]   As described above and shown in these figures, the finger support plate 48 is
Without being connected to the endless chain 44, the slide
A reciprocating slide is provided along the longitudinal direction of the arm 30, which is a finger support.
The holding plate 48 can freely move along the longitudinal direction of the upper endless chain 44 in parallel with it.
Enable to move. On the other hand, the finger block 50 is attached to the upper endless chain 44.
It is attached to the upper endless chain 44 by the attached upright pin 52.
The finger block 50 includes two fingers 51 and 53,
Fingers 51 and 53 slide into opening 49 in finger support plate 48.
It is movably fitted, and is rotatably fitted to the upright pin 52 in the meantime.
The plunger 52a is slidably inserted and inserted between the plunger 52a and the plunger 52a.
The spring means 54 urges the finger support plate 48 in the direction of the finger support plate 48. [0031]   As the upper endless chain 44 is rotated by the motor 70,
The finger block 50 interlocking via the finger support plate 48
The finger support plate 48 is slidably fitted in the opening 49 which is
By reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the slide arm 30 together,
The endless chain 44 is always kept upright. [0032]   FIG. 4 shows that the storage box support and the two slide arms 30 are used to start the motor 80.
Shows a state of being moved forward toward the storage box 10 in the storage state,
In this case, the finger block 50 does not protrude from the finger support plate 48.
In state.   FIG. 5 shows that the finger support plate 48 and the finger block 50 are connected to the storage box 10.
The relative position of the related parts when moved towards is described. In this position
The finger block 50 is used to rotate the upper endless chain 44 in the direction of the arrow.
Therefore, from the finger support plate 48 toward each otherApproximately at right anglesProtrude inward
Driven as follows. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the finger block 50
One finger 53 is located inside the opening 12 on both left and right outer sides of the storage box 10.
And engages with the storage box 10. [0033]   FIG. 6 shows that the upper endless chain 44 and the lower endless chain 42 are still in the same direction.
2 shows the relative positions of the elements when rotating in the direction. Now, Finger Block 50
Has reached the most protruding position from the finger support plate 48,
The spring means 54 is compressed to a maximum and the spring force of the spring means 54 causes the storage
It is held in a state fitted in the opening 12 of the box 10. [0034]   FIG. 7 illustrates the finger blocks 50 and, of course, their associated finger support plugs.
The rate 48 causes the upper endless chain 44 to rotate in the same direction, thereby causing the storage box 10 to rotate.
This indicates a state of retreating away from the storage position.
The storage box 10 is sufficiently moved from the storage position along the inner surfaces of both slide arms 30.
On the storage box support described in connection with FIG.
It will be recognized that it can be fully placed in a stable state without lateral movement
U. At that point, further rotation of the upper endless chain 44 causes the upright pin 52 to
At the location of the box 46, leading to a path far from the storage box 10, and
This will cause the finger block 50 to be pulled out of the opening 12.
In this manner, the finger block 50 is moved from the opening 12 in the storage box 10.
When removed, motor 70 stops while motor 80 starts instead. As a result, the storage box support and both slide arms 30 are retracted to the original positions.
Be moved. As a result, the entire storage box 10 extracted is transferred to the extraction means 20.
It can be completely mounted. [0035]   The take-out means 20 is positioned at a new position on the platform 2
Then, the operation just described is reversed, and the storage box 10 is inserted into the new position.   One feature of this structure that can provide a smoother action is the sprocket
The distance between 46 and 61 is modified taking into account the radius of the sprocket, preferably
Of the storage box 10 at the openings 12 provided on both the left and right sides of the storage box 10
That is, it is made almost the same as the interval distance in the direction. Careful of these dimensions
The adjustment allows the set of openings not used in the extraction operation to be
Results that are ideally positioned for use during subsequent insert operations.
Can be achieved. That is, the above-mentioned distances are determined by the upright pins of the finger block 50.
52 reaches one sprocket and covers the sprocket from the outer road to the inner road.
When moved in turn, the opening 12 is in contact with one finger 51 or the other finger 5.
3 is positioned to be correctly positioned and engage it without delay
It can be set as follows. [0036]   The engaging element for the storage box is described as a finger block, and
A storage box with an opening on the side has been described, but in the case of a lighter storage box,
The opening can be omitted, and replace the finger block with a friction pad
be able to. Other similar modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
it can.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an automatic storage and retrieval device using one aspect of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed perspective view of the invention in the embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the removal means before engaging the storage box. FIG. 3 is a detailed perspective view similar to FIG. 2 showing that the arm of the extracting means is engaged with the storage box. FIG. 4 is a partial plan view of a portion of the storage box and removal device of the device of the present invention showing a subsequent first stage of the engagement and removal process. FIG. 5 is a partial plan view of a portion of the storage box and removal device of the device of the present invention showing a subsequent second stage of the engagement and removal process. FIG. 6 is a partial plan view of a portion of the storage box and removal device of the device of the present invention showing a third subsequent stage of the engagement and removal process. FIG. 7 is a partial plan view of a portion of the storage box and removal device of the device of the present invention showing a fourth subsequent stage of the engagement and removal process. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Platform 3 Two-dimensional arrangement of storage boxes 5 Post 10 Storage box 12 Opening 20 Extraction means 30 Arm 42,44 Endless chain 46 Sprocket 48 Finger support plate 50 Finger block 51,53 Finger 52 Upright pin 52a Flanger 54 Spring means 61 Sprocket 70 Motor 80 Motor

Claims (1)

Claims 1. Fingers disposed on both left and right outer surfaces of a left and right outer surface of a storage box stored in a plurality of storage compartments arranged in a matrix in a vertical and horizontal direction, respectively. The blocks are removably engaged with each other at a substantially right angle inward projection toward the storage box of the finger block, and the two finger blocks are moved along the front end face of the storage box stored in each of the storage compartments. A pair of left and right slide arms extending horizontally along the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box on the moving platform, and reciprocally disposed in this direction. The length of the finger blocks with respect to the slide arms of the two finger blocks is maintained freely engaged with the respective left and right outer surfaces of the storage box at the same time. Both the reciprocating movement along the direction and the reciprocating movement of each of the slide arms in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the platform removes the storage boxes from the storage compartment to the platform and removes the storage boxes from the platform. A method for automatically storing and removing a storage box, wherein the storage box is pushed into a room. 2. A storage box to be stored in a plurality of storage compartments arranged in a matrix in the vertical and horizontal directions, and means for taking out the storage box, wherein a front end face of the storage box for storage in each of the storage compartments. An automatic storage and retrieval device comprising: a platform that moves along the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box in a direction outside the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box. A pair of left and right slide arms disposed reciprocally in this direction, and each of the two slide arms is provided so as to be reciprocally movable along its longitudinal direction, and inward at a substantially right angle toward the storage box. A pair of left and right finger blocks that protrude and removably engage with left and right outer surfaces of the storage box, respectively; That the automatic storage and retrieval device of the storage for boxes, characterized in that is provided with a reciprocating drive mechanism for each reciprocating Ingaburokku in the longitudinal direction of the slide arm. 3. A storage box support having a side wall extending in a longitudinal direction along an inner surface of the slide arm at a portion between the slide arms. Automatic storage and retrieval device for storage boxes. 4. A storage box stored in a plurality of storage compartments arranged in a matrix in the up-down, left-right direction, and a front end face of a storage box for storage in each of the storage compartments. An automatic storage and retrieval device comprising: a platform that moves along the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box in a direction outside the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box. A pair of left and right slide arms disposed reciprocally in this direction, and each of the two slide arms is provided so as to be reciprocally movable along its longitudinal direction, and inward at a substantially right angle toward the storage box. A friction pad type finger block which protrudes and removably engages with the left and right outer surfaces of the storage box by friction with respect to the left and right outer surfaces. The automatic storage and retrieval device of the storage for boxes, characterized in that it comprises both a friction pad type of the finger block slide arm in the longitudinal direction in each reciprocating a reciprocating drive mechanism for. 5. A storage box support having a side wall extending in a longitudinal direction along an inner surface of the slide arm at a portion between the slide arms. Automatic storage and retrieval device for storage boxes.