| 摘要 |
PCT No. PCT/GB84/00416 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 26, 1985 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 26, 1985 PCT Filed Dec. 3, 1984 PCT Pub. No. WO85/02387 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 6, 1985.In order to increase the efficiency of space utilization in a palletized goods store in which loaded pallets (1) are arranged in rows (2, 3) with alleys (4) therebetween, each loaded pallet (1) is carried on a wheeled trolley (7A). Where it is required to introduce a loaded pallet (1A) into a space (10) present anywhere along each row (2), the wheeled trolleys are arranged to move transversely of a row whereby the loaded pallet (1A) can first be transported by a fork lift truck (11) down an alley (4) opposite to said space (10), and then moved transversely on a wheeled trolley (7A) into said space (10). In this manner, it is unnecessary for the truck (11) to effect a quarter-turn in the alley (4) whereby the latter can be of a much smaller width than normal. Where the store is to be operated on a first-in, first-out basis, the wheeled trolleys in a row are arranged for movement longitudinally of the row. In this case, loaded pallets are introduced at one end, progressively shifted down the row as new pallets are introduced, and subsequently removed from the other end. This avoids the need to access pallets intermediate the ends of a row. |
