COMPACT, HIGH DENSITY STORAGE OF CARGO CONTAINERS

摘要

2076681 9113011 PCTABS00007 A multi-level cargo container storage rack (10). A container transport aisle (32) extends through the rack from top to bottom and between opposed ends of the rack. A plurality of container storage positions are provided on each level (12, 14, 16, etc.) and on each side of the aisle (32). A container elevator (34) vertically displaces containers within the aisle (32) to a selected level. A container transfer mechanism (36) transfers containers between the elevator (34) and a selected side of the selected level. The storage positions on each side of the aisle (32) are horizontally displaceable toward or away from the aisle, along each of the levels.