{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "The present invention relates to an automated storage and retrieval system (1) comprising at least one container handling vehicle (3-5), a horizontal rail system (108) for the container handling vehicle to run on, and a charging station for recharging a replaceable power source (28) of the…",
  "path": "/patents/1397664",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-25T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60L5/38",
    "AUTOSTORE TECH AS [NO]"
  ],
  "textContent": "The present invention relates to an automated storage and retrieval system (1) comprising at least one container handling vehicle (3-5), a horizontal rail system (108) for the container handling vehicle to run on, and a charging station for recharging a replaceable power source (28) of the container handling vehicle,wherein:the container handling vehicle (3-5) comprises a first set of wheels (32a) for moving the container handling vehicle upon the rail system in a first direction, a second set of wheels (32b) for moving the container handling vehicle upon the rail system in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, and a power supply compartment (27a) within the container handling vehicle for accommodating a replaceable power supply (28) when the container handling vehicle is in use; andthe charging station is provided on or at the horizontal rail system, the charging station (90) comprising one or more charging racks (91), each charging rack (91) providing a column of charging positions (92) for recharging replaceable power supplies (28) and each charging position (92) being configured to accommodate a replaceable power supply (28) during a recharging process, the charging station (90) further comprising an automated loader (40; 40') comprising a power supply support (43), the automated loader (40; 40') is arranged to move vertically and horizontally in said first and second directions for exchanging and transporting a replaceable power supply (28) between the charging rack (91) and the power supply compartment (27a) of the container handling vehicle by retrieving a first replaceable power supply (28) from and inserting the first replaceable power supply (28) into a charging position (92) of the charging rack (91) and by retrieving a second replaceable power supply (28) from and inserting the second replaceable power supply (28) into the power supply compartment (27a) of the container handling vehicle (3) by the automated loader (40; 40') extending into said charging rack (91) and power supply compartment (27a)It is further described an automated loader for use in the system as well as methods for transferring power supply from a charging position in a charging rack and a power compartment in a container handling vehicle, and vice versa.",
  "title": "AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM USING AN AUTOMATED LOADER AND METHODS OF REPLACING POWER SUPPLIES"
}