Apparatus for storing and dispensing packages

Abstract

An apparatus for storing and dispensing a plurality of packages ( 28 ) comprises a first region ( 2 ) having a plurality of shelves ( 4 ) accessible by a storage and picking device ( 6 ) and a second region ( 12 ) having a plurality of channels ( 24 ), each for receiving a plurality of packages ( 28 ) and each of which comprises independent ejection means. The storage and picking device ( 6 ) is adapted to be able to fill the channels ( 24 ) in the second region ( 12 ). The apparatus further comprises conveying means ( 30 ) associated with the second region for removing packages ( 28 ) ejected from the second region ( 12 ).

1 . An apparatus for storing and dispensing a plurality of packages comprising a first region having a plurality of shelves accessible by a storage and picking device and a second region having a plurality of channels, each for receiving a plurality of packages and each of which comprises independent ejection means, wherein the storage and picking device is adapted to be able to fill the channels in the second region; the apparatus further comprising conveying means associated with the second region for removing packages ejected from the second region. 
   
   
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