Ocado Group has been granted a patent for a sequencing system and robotic storage and picking system. The system includes containers in stacks beneath a grid with perpendicular tracks, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval. Load handling devices can deposit containers onto conveyor belts in predetermined positions, enabling random order filling. GlobalData’s report on Ocado Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ocado Group, Ocado Group's grant share as of March 2024 was 36%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Robotic storage and picking system with sequencing capabilities
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11945653B2) describes a storage and retrieval system that includes a storage portion with parallel rails forming a grid-like pattern of tracks and uprights supporting containers in stacks beneath the tracks. Load handling devices are used to lift and deposit containers onto the stacks. The system also features a dispatch portion with a sequencing system, including conveyance means like conveyor belts that hold containers in positions corresponding to the grid spaces above. These conveyor belts can be independently accessible and movable for transferring containers in a predetermined sequence, controlled by a centralized utility.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for dispatching containers from this storage and retrieval system, involving steps like depositing containers on conveyor belts in a specific order, moving the belts to allocate new positions, and repeating the process until all required positions are filled. The method allows for filling positions on the conveyor belts independently of the order in which containers are deposited, enabling multiple positions to be filled concurrently by different load handling devices. The system and method are designed for efficiently handling items for delivery to customers, with the potential for onward movement to order loading areas or multiple independent locations, showcasing a versatile and innovative approach to storage and retrieval processes.
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