CAROUSEL AUTOMATIC STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

摘要

An article storage and retrieval system which includes a continuous track and a continuous article storage means supported from the track. The article storage means is movable in a horizontal direction and contains a plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extended baskets (56). Each basket has vertically spaced compartments (58). Means (60) are included to drive the article storage means around the track. A derrick (12) is mounted in a fixed position adjacent to the outside of the track and includes a vertically movable article engager (18) for placement in or withdrawal from a preselected compartment. The article engager can be moved to a predetermined vertical location on the derrick in response to a demand to insert or withdraw a given article. The article storage means can be moved a predetermined degree to align a preselected basket with the article engager.