---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002813"
title: "Multi-function inventory handling station assembly"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:15:31.595785Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002813"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g1/04"
  - "b65g1/0464"
  - "b65g1/0478"
  - "b65g1/0478"
  - "b65g1/1373"
  - "b65g1/04"
---

# Multi-function inventory handling station assembly

## Abstract

An inventory handling station assembly for a storage and retrieval system is disclosed. A grid framework structure includes a plurality of upright columns for one or more containers to be stacked, the plurality of upright columns being interconnected at their top ends by grid members which support first and second sets of tracks for a load handling device to move containers on the grid framework structure. A supply zone includes at least one vertical chute. A buffer zone vertically accumulates containers and includes at least one bin lift device. An access station is intermediate of the supply zone. A conveyor system conveys containers 10 from the supply zone to the buffer zone via the access station.