Aufbau hochfunktionaler Intralogistik-Knoten mittels kleinskaliger Module als Cognitive Conveyor

authored by

Kai Ventz, Mohamed Bechir Hachicha, Mišel Radosavac, Tobias Krühn, Ludger Overmeyer

Abstract

Small-scaled modules offer a considerable potential for the economic and flexible design of warehousing systems with high functionality. By using distributed control systems with embedded intelligence in the modules, the whole system is freely scalable and the installation effort is reduced at the same time. The information exchange between continuous ground conveyors is performed by a novel concept for data communication by the use of opto-electrical elements. The scalability of the conveyor modules compared to the transport unit in combination with the control concept allows selective activation of required modules and therewith optimized energy efficiency. Prototypes based on swiveling rollers show the potential of the principle. The newly developed concept - using a tilting disc - supports the ambitious integration of drive systems in the module through the principle of coaxial actuators. The modules with omnidirectional functionality can be combined to a module matrix from which a highly flexible module is derived. Cross-linking these highly functional nodes by simple material handling systems offer the possibility for simple planning of flexible warehousing systems.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Transport and Automation Technology

External Organisation(s)

Transnorm System GmbH

Type

Article

Journal

Logistics Journal

Volume

2012

Pages

1-8

No. of pages

8

ISSN

1860-7977

Publication date

2012

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Management Information Systems, Control and Systems Engineering, Management Science and Operations Research

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.2195/lj_Proc_ventz_de_201210_01 (Access: Open)