OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002116

Storage and retrieval system, high-bay warehouse, storage method and retrieval method

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:54.369618Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002116
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A storage and retrieval system for a high-bay warehouse comprising a
superordinate control computer having a communication module and at least two
self-driving gangway vehicles which are non-mechanically interlinked to each
other. A control apparatus with a communication apparatus, of which at least
one of the communication apparatuses is formed to bidirectionally communicate
with the communication module of the superordinate control computer. The
control apparatus of the gangway vehicles prompts a drive apparatus of the
gangway vehicles to drive into or drive out of warehouse gangways the high-bay
warehouse. A measurement of the path covered by the respective gangway vehicle
is carried out by a path measurement apparatus that is in a communication
connection with the control apparatus. The control apparatus of the gangway
vehicles is designed to prompt a lifting apparatus of the gangway vehicles to
adjust a load receiver between a raised and a lowered position.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002116
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:54.369618Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002116