OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002176

Load fork device, warehousing system and warehousing method

Published: 2026-09-15T19:11:16.408112Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002176
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A fork device, a storage and retrieval system and a storage and retrieval
method. The fork device is configured to transfer goods with a handling device
(40), and the handling device (40) has a bearing portion (41). The fork device
(10) comprises: a base (2); at least one fork (1) connected to the base (2)
and arranged at intervals in a first direction x, wherein each fork (1) is
configured to bear goods, a vertically through transfer channel(s) (3) is/are
formed in the area between adjacent forks (1) and/or in an outer side area of
each fork (1), and each transfer channel (3) is configured to allow the
bearing portion (41) to vertically pass therethrough, such that the bearing
portion (41) or the fork (1), which serves as a goods-receiving member,
carries the goods; and a pick-to-place assembly, which is configured to
transfer the goods between the fork (1) and a storage position.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002176
Published 2026-09-15T19:11:16.408112Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002176