AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR CLEANING A STORAGE SYSTEM

摘要

An apparatus and a method for cleaning a storage system comprising a plurality of storage cells arranged in a matrix pattern are provided. A cleaning unit is arranged on an apparatus for positioning and retrieving articles in/from the storage system in such a manner that it can be moved along with a positioning/retrieval part, thereby gaining access to each of the storage cells. According to the method the cleaning unit is moved and operated in accordance with a selected moving pattern and a selected cleaning operation pattern, thereby obtaining a desired kind of cleaning in selected desired parts of the storage system. The invention makes it possible to provide automatic cleaning of the storage system, while using existing parts to the maximum extent possible.