US Patent:
20170043952, Feb 16, 2017
Inventors:
- Wilmington MA, US
Kil D. Kwak - Cambridge MA, US
Kirill Pankratov - Acton MA, US
Russell G. Barbour - Natick MA, US
William Johnson - Andover MA, US
Juergen D. Conrad - York PA, US
Juergen Baumbach - Hampton VA, US
Ronald Kyslinger - York PA, US
International Classification:
B65G 1/137
Abstract:
An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.