---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001298"
title: "Apparatus and method for charging a load handling device"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:04:45.925806Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001298"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b60l53/35"
  - "b60l53/35"
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "b60l53/16"
  - "b60l53/34"
---

# Apparatus and method for charging a load handling device

## Abstract

A load handling device is disclosed for lifting and moving containers stacked in a storage system having a grid framework structure supporting a pathway arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The load handling device includes a vehicle body housing a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being powered by a rechargeable power source electrically coupled to an electrical charge point for electrically coupling with a charge head of a charge station; and a lifting device having a lifting drive assembly and a grabber device, wherein the lifting device includes the electrical charge point such that charging of the rechargeable power source occurs by the lifting device engaging with the charge head.