AUTOMATED STOCKING AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

摘要

The invention provides a solution for automatically stocking, storing, dispensing, retrieving and sorting individual parts or products of a variety of types and sizes and weights for order fulfillment. The invention includes a series of vertical and horizontal carousels that converge to exchange products gently without dumping. Multiple products and/orders can be dispensed simultaneously and sorted for packing. Products can be stocked and retrieved simultaneously. The invention concentrates personnel to a stocking line and eliminates walk time to each location. Additionally, the invention eliminates the need for personnel to pick and sort orders.