摘要 |
An automated collection point 1 comprising a carousel provided with a plurality of moveable shelves 2 mounted on a vertically oriented elliptical chain 3 driven by a motor, much like that of a paternoster. The shelves 2 have at least one thermally insulated compartment. In use, each compartment or shelf 2 is associated with an order number. The compartments are accessible at a carousel opening 7. An order number or a code therefore is entered at an input screen; the carousel moves the shelves 2 so that the compartment or shelf is presented at the carousel opening, wherein the opening 7 or compartment is provided with an automatically actuatable self-closing door. |