Abstract: A picker transfer cart (28) arranged to move along picking aisles (19) in a multi-storey goods storage arrangement (10) comprising a plurality of levels of storage lines (12) arranged in parallel, each storage line (12) supporting a plurality of baseboards (14) with packages (16), transport aisles (18) extending in parallel between opposing ends of sets said storage lines (12). Each picker transfer cart (28) supports at least one picker cart (40) suspended from a top rail arrangement (30), and said picker cart (40) comprises lifting means (46) to lift a package (16) stored in said storage lines (12) and to transport lifted package to a picking aisle (19) after returning said picker cart (40) to said picker transfer cart (28). Said lifting means (46) comprises two lifting yokes (48) suspended from said picking cart (40), each of said lifting yokes (48) comprising a suction device (60) having a surface to be firmly engaged to a package (16).

Abstract: A multi-story goods storage arrangement comprising a plurality of levels of storage lines arranged in parallel and transport lines extending between opposing ends of said storage lines, wherein a transfer cart is operable along each transport line. It further comprises a top shuttle suspending from top rail arrangement on said transfer cart and moveable out from said transfer cart into a suspension rail arrangement in said storage lines, and lifting means arranged on said top shuttle to lift goods stored in said storage lines and to transport lifted goods to the transfer cart.

Abstract: A multi-storey goods storage arrangement and a method of operating it, said multi-storey goods storage arrangement comprising a plurality of levels of storage lines arranged in parallel, each storage line supporting a plurality of baseboards with packages, and transport aisles extending in parallel between opposing ends of sets of said storage lines, wherein at least one baseboard transfer cart is operable along each transport aisle. Picking aisles extending in parallel between opposing ends of sets of said storage lines and at least one picker transfer cart operates along each picking aisle, each picker transfer cart supporting at least one picker cart. Said picker cart comprises lifting means to lift goods stored in said storage lines and to transport lifted goods to a picking aisle. At least one first conveyor is extending horizontally and is receiving goods from said at least one picking cart by lowering the goods.

Abstract: An emergency stop device for a shuttle moveable in a horizontal plane on two elongated rails arranged in parallel includes at least one pressure biased locking shoulder displaceable in a horizontal plane, and at least one stabilizing wheel arranged together with the locking shoulder in a holder and protruding outside the locking shoulder, wherein the stabilizing wheel is rotatable in a horizontal plane. The locking shoulder and the stabilizing wheel together have an extension such that they together can be received, at least partially in a hole provided in a substantially vertical web of the rails at an end portion of the rail, when biased by the pressure bias. A frictional coupling is arranged between the shuttle and holder and allows limited movement of the shuttle in the horizontal plane after the locking shoulder has reached a locked position vis-à-vis the rails.

Abstract: A method and a device for moving objects (44) on shelves (14;16) of a storing systems by operating a shuttle (42) between a plurality of ends of said shelves comprising the steps of engaging a first strip (30) at a first side of a support head (46) of said shuttle, engaging a second strip (30?) at a second side of said support head of said shuttle (42) opposing said first side, and displacing said shuttle (42) along said shelves (14; 16) by pushing and retracting said strips (30, 30?). Propelling means (38) are arranged to displace said shuttle (42) along said shelves (14; 16) by pushing and retracting said strips (30; 30?).

Abstract: A method and a device for moving objects (44) on shelves (14;16) of a storing systems by operating a shuttle (42) between a plurality of ends of said shelves comprising the steps of engaging a first strip (30) at a first side of a support head (46) of said shuttle, engaging a second strip (30?) at a second side of said support head of said shuttle (42) opposing said first side, and displacing said shuttle (42) along said shelves (14;16) by pushing and retracting said strips (30, 30?).

Abstract: A multi-storey goods storage arrangement comprising a plurality of levels of storage lines arranged in parallel and transport lines extending between opposing ends of said storage lines, wherein a transfer cart is operable along each transport line. It further comprises a top shuttle suspending from top rail arrangement on said transfer cart and moveable out from said transfer cart into a suspension rail arrangement in said storage lines, and lifting means arranged on said top shuttle to lift goods stored in said storage lines and to transport lifted goods to the transfer cart.

Abstract: Wheel suspension for a basically rectangular shuttle moveable on two parallel elongated rails arranged in a horizontal plane, wherein the wheel suspension includes shuttle wheels arranged in corners of the shuttle. At least two shuttle wheels separated in the direction of movement of the shuttle, and rotatable in a vertical plane, are carried by a bogie arranged in each corner of the shuttle. The bogie is pivotally arranged on a first axis, in a side section of the shuttle, wherein the first axis is arranged between the two shuttle wheels carried by a bogie, and is on an underside formed with a cam surface at least partially extending below the shuttle wheels, wherein the bogie is pivoted upwardly when the cam surface engages a stationary arranged cam roll. A crane, movable between several sets of two elongated rails, and carrying supporting corresponding rails, for transporting the shuttle, wherein the cam roll is stationary attached to the crane.

Abstract: Emergency stop device for a shuttle moveable in a horizontal plane on two elongated rails arranged in parallel, comprising at least one pressure biased locking shoulder displaceable in a horizontal plane, and at least one stabilizing wheel arranged together with the locking shoulder in a holder and protruding outside the locking shoulder, wherein the stabilizing wheel is rotatable in a horizontal plane. The locking shoulder and the stabilizing wheel together have an extension such that they together can be received, at least partially in a hole provided in a substantially vertical web of the rail at an end portion of the rail, when biased by the pressure bias. A frictional coupling arranged between the shuttle and holder allows limited movement of the shuttle in the horizontal plane after that the locking shoulder has reached a locked position vis-ã-vis the rail.

Abstract: A three-dimensional goods storage arrangement includes a system of beams with a number of levels and, arranged in these and extending in two main directions, channels for goods. A lift is included together with transport elements and is controlled by control elements and sensors for automated transfer of goods. Time or date information concerning the arrival and expected dispatch of the goods influences the automated transfer of goods in order to shorten the time at dispatch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-dimensional goods storage arrangement (1) which comprises a system of beams with a number of levels and, arranged in these and extending in two main directions (5, 7), passages/channels (3, 6) for goods. A lift (9) is included together with transport elements (4, 8) and is controlled by control elements and sensors (14). The elements (14) comprise means (15a) for automated transfer of goods. Each level or section thereof comprises a passage or channel (3) ex tending in the first main direction. A carriage (4) can be driven so as to be able to position the carriage in line with a number of second passages or channels (6, 6?, 6?), which are located alongside one another and which extend in the second main direction (7). A satellite can be driven onto or off of the carriage at the respective second passage or channel.

Abstract: In a method for automated colour mixing in a customer-operated and enclosed arrangement, a container with colour base component can be inserted and shaken, the tin with the shaken colour base component is provided with a hole, one or more doses of colour pigment are added via the hole, the hole is closed and shaking is then carried out again. Devices for carrying out the said functions are controlled by microcomputer equipment that is arranged to work interactively with the customer. The making of the hole is carried out using a knife edge or injection device that penetrates the material of the container. The dosing of the colour pigments is carried out by means of a pump and valve arrangement in which one or more valves are opened and closed or by means of a pressure or piston arrangement. The dosing is initiated in the open state of the valve or by activation of the pressure or piston device.

Abstract: In a method for automated colour mixing in a customer-operated and enclosed arrangement, a container with colour base component can be inserted and shaken, the tin with the shaken colour base component is provided with a hole, one or more doses of colour pigment are added via the hole, the hole is closed and shaking is then carried out again. Devices for carrying out the said functions are controlled by microcomputer equipment that is arranged to work interactively with the customer. The making of the hole is carried out using a knife edge or injection device that penetrates the material of the container. The dosing of the colour pigments is carried out by means of a pump and valve arrangement in which one or more valves are opened and closed or by means of a pressure or piston arrangement. The dosing is initiated in the open state of the valve or by activation of the pressure or piston device.

Abstract: In an arrangement for the linear measurement and magazine storage of thread (7) ahead of the pick in looms or textile machines (18) use is made of thread feed elements (1) and thread length-measuring elements (2) together with magazines (6) designed to store a predetermined length of thread ahead of the pick in the machine. Elements (5, 5′) reversing parts of the thread are designed to bring about interaction with thread parts between the thread support elements. The reversing elements are designed, during said interaction, to displace thread parts in directions that deviate from the feed direction into the magazine or magazines to a position or positions therein. The reversing elements are designed, after the introduction of read parts into the magazines, to return to their starting positions or home positions. The magazines are designed with devices, which retain parts of the thread in said positions.

Abstract: A brake arrangement is intended for or can be assigned. to a number of threads or yarns which can be fed in or to a textile machine, for example a weaving machine. The brake arrangement comprises two units (1,2) which have thread or yarn parts (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) lying between them and which are pressed towards each other by actuating members (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9, 10, respectively), which units (1, 2) cooperate with the thread or yarn parts via two opposite surfaces (1a and 2a, respectively) which are made of smooth material and are set substantially parallel by the cooperation with the thread or yarn parts. The actuating member is arranged to exert, via the unit, press forces (F) on the thread or yarn parts which are substantially identical, on the one hand, on the different thread or yarn parts and, on the other hand, along at least part of the length of the respective thread or yarn part.

Abstract: In an arrangement for the linear measurement and magazine storage of thread (7) ahead of the pick in looms or textile machines (18) use is made of thread feed elements (1) and thread length-measuring elements (2) together with magazines (6) designed to store a predetermined length of thread ahead of the pick in the machine. Elements (5, 5′) reversing parts of the thread are designed to bring about interaction with thread parts between the thread support elements. The reversing elements are designed, during said interaction, to displace thread parts in directions that deviate from the feed direction into the magazine or magazines to a position or positions therein. The reversing elements are designed, after the introduction of read parts into the magazines, to return to their starting positions or home positions. The magazines are designed with devices, which retain parts of the thread in said positions.

Abstract: A regulator works with a thread or yarn supply which is intended to provide a draw-out length of the thread or the yarn which is dependent on the one hand on the size of the supply and on the other hand on an assumed or adjusted thread tension in the draw-out thread or the draw-out yarn. A load cell is arranged so as to sense the actual thread tension in the drawn-out thread and to, supply to the regulator information for changing the size of the thread stock when the actual thread tension deviates from the assumed or previously adjusted thread tension (the desired value). The load cell can also function as a pick monitor.

Abstract: A brake arrangement is intended for or can be assigned to a number of threads or yarns which can be fed in or to a textile machine, for example a weaving machine. The brake arrangement comprises two units (1, 2) which have thread or yarn parts (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) lying between them and which are pressed towards each other by actuating members (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 8, 9, 10, respectively), which units (1, 2) cooperate with the thread or yarn parts via two opposite surfaces (1a and 2a, respectively) which are made of smooth material and are set substantially parallel by the cooperation with the thread or yarn parts. The actuating member is arranged to exert, via the unit, press forces (F) on the thread or yarn parts which are substantially identical, on the one hand, on the different thread or yarn parts and, on the other hand, along at least part of the length of the respective thread or yarn part.

Abstract: A regulator (4) works with a thread or yarn supply which is intended to provide a draw-out length of the thread or the yarn which is dependent on the one hand on the size of the supply and on the other hand on an assumed or adjusted thread tension in the draw-out thread or the draw-out yarn. A load cell (7) is arranged so as to sense the actual thread tension in the drawn-out thread and to supply to the regulator (4) information (i1) for changing the size of the thread stock when the actual thread tension deviates from the assumed or previously adjusted thread tension (the desired value). The load cell can also function as a pick monitor.

Abstract: In a weaving machine, the shuttles of the weaving machine are transferred over and across the warp threads of the machine. The method and apparatus have the object of preventing factors which adversely affect the weave result from occurring at high shuttle speeds. One or more air or gas streams (flows) are conveyed from the undersides of the warp threads and upwardly via the warp threads to their upper sides. With the upwardly conveyed air or gas stream, each shuttle is given a lifting movement which prevents burn damages, deformations and wearing of the warp threads due to a high shuttle speed.