Directional cell indexing matrix

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2007-03-02

2010-10-19

Crawford, Gene (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system having auxiliary section for storing items...

C198S358000, C700S217000, C414S143200, C414S331020

Reexamination Certificate

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07815031

ABSTRACT:
Storage matrixes associated with storage and retrieval systems and methods are provided to automate the process of handling a mixed inventory of palletized and containerized items. In one embodiment, the storage matrix comprises a storage matrix comprising a plurality of stationary cell modules and a plurality of carriers. The outer row cell modules comprise a plurality of motors configured to move the respective carrier bi-directionally within the storage matrix and is also configured to stabilize the respective carrier when the carrier is moving or at a stationary position. The inner row cell modules comprise at least one motor configured to move the respective carriers uni-directionally within the storage matrix and also comprises at least one ferrous metal plate configured to stabilize the respective carrier when the carrier is moving or at a stationary position.

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