Abstract: A system for singling and transferring objects comprises an inlet area and an outlet area for objects from the system, transfer means for transferring such objects comprising containment members, and retrieval means for retrieving and depositing such objects in the containment members. The transfer means may be actuated, in use, independently of the retrieval means so as to transfer one or more objects to the outlet area.

Abstract: An automatic system for the delivery and distribution of articles in groups comprises a store of articles, a unit for the collection and delivery of articles from the store and a controller associated with the collection and delivery unit in order to control the selective collection of articles from the store and their output as sets of articles logically grouped together. The system further comprises a grouping device which receives the sets of articles logically grouped together as inputs and outputs corresponding packs, groups or bundles of articles physically connected to one another by a restraining loop or strip.

Abstract: An automatic system for the delivery and distribution of articles in groups comprises a store of articles, means for the collection and delivery of articles from the store and control means associated with the collection and delivery means in order to control the selective collection of articles from the store and their output as sets of articles logically grouped together. The system further comprises a grouping device which receives the sets of articles logically grouped together as inputs and outputs corresponding packs, groups or bundles of articles physically connected to one another by restraining means.

Abstract: A cover affords access to a selected part of a storage space. The arrangement provides at least one opening which can be configured and positioned at any location on the cover. The opening provides access to a limited area of the storage space.

Abstract: A system for the storage and retrieval of objects comprises a store area having a plurality of housing areas for object containers, and a mobile transfer device with two or more housing areas for containers within it. The device is capable, in use, of moving the containers inside and/or outside its housing areas and simultaneously transferring the objects between the containers disposed within it.

Abstract: A system for singling and transferring objects comprises an inlet area and an outlet area for objects from the system, transfer means for transferring such objects comprising containment members, and retrieval means for retrieving and depositing such objects in the containment members. The transfer means may be actuated, in use, independently of the retrieval means so as to transfer one or more objects to the outlet area.

Abstract: A cover for storage space affording access to a selected part thereof, comprising means for generating at least one opening which can be configured and positioned at any location on the cover (1), which opening (2) affords access to a limited area of the storage space.