---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002582"
title: "Grid framework structure"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:13:59.645776Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002582"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g1/04"
  - "b65g1/0457"
  - "b65g1/0457"
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "b65g1/0478"
  - "b65g1/02"
---

# Grid framework structure

## Abstract

A grid framework structure, configured to support one or more load handling devices, includes: a first set of grid members extending in a first direction and a second set of grid members extending in a second direction, to form a grid structure having grid cells. A plurality of vertical uprights create a storage space for storing containers in a stack such that load handling devices operative on the grid structure can lift containers through a grid cell from a stack below the grid structure. The vertical uprights are arranged such that a section of the grid structure including four adjoined grid cells is supported by five or fewer vertical uprights.