Commissioning system with palette buffer units in automatic distribution centers for spare parts, mail order, or Internet supplies has stand-by and buffer stations, and handling device to move palettes between stations

摘要

A buffer unit has several stand-by stations (32,33) for palettes, containers, etc. for loading/unloading, several buffer stations (31) for storage of palettes, and a handling device (34) to move palettes between buffer and stand-by stations. There is also a conveyor (37) to supply and remove palettes. The buffer stations are located in a shelving system (36) extending in horizontal and vertical direction, and the handling device can move in both directions. Some of the buffer stations (32) are stationary, others (33) have a drive unit for the palettes.