ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,747,100, issued on Sept. 29, was assigned to AutoStore Technology AS (Nedre Vats, Norway).
"Storage column module for coupling to a framework structure of an automated storage and retrieval system" was invented by Jorgen Djuve Heggebo (Langhus, Norway) and Oystein Gjerdevik (Skjold, Norway).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An automated storage and retrieval system includes a framework structure that includes a plurality of storage columns for accommodating goods holders. A rail system is arranged across the top of the framework structure. The automated storage and retrieval system further includes a detachable storage column module for cou...