---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002318"
title: "A storage grid"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:12:12.900543Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002318"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "a62c3/00"
  - "a62c3/00"
  - "a62c3/002"
  - "a62c3/002"
---

# A storage grid

## Abstract

The disclosure relates to a storage grid (500) for an automated storage and retrieval system. The grid (500) comprises a plurality of storage columns and one or more channels (510, 520, 530), wherein the one or more channels are configured to: accumulate a flowable fire suppressant upon the storage grid receiving the flowable fire suppressant; and designate a zone (512, 522, 532) of the storage grid, the zone comprising at least one storage column of the plurality of storage columns.