---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003004"
title: "Stock retrieval system and method"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:41.580019Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003004"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65d83/76"
  - "b65g1/1378"
  - "b65g1/1378"
  - "b65g47/90"
  - "b65g47/90"
  - "b65b35/30"
---

# Stock retrieval system and method

## Abstract

A stock retrieval system is provided, including: i) a storage container for containing stock; ii) a base plate configured to support stock and to be housed within the storage container, the base plate being vertically movable relative to a bottom of the storage container; and iii) a drive mechanism configured to move the base plate relative to the bottom of the storage container from a lowered position, in which the base plate is at a level below a top of at least one side wall of the storage container, to a raised position, in which the base plate is substantially at or above the same vertical level as the top of the at least one side wall of the storage container, wherein the drive mechanism includes at least one supporting rod comprising an upper end configured to engage with the underside of the base plate.