DE2330917A1 - Storage structure from high altitude - Google Patents

Description

Dr. Helmut SpStfe Mox-Josefo-ΡίοΙχ ά

17 P 12

HandeTbaum, 34- Fifeshire Hoad South, Toronto, Ontario,

Canada

Storage structure of great height

The invention relates generally to high capacity storage structures, particularly their internal structure and interior Arrangement.

A spear structure considered here normally covers many hundreds of square meters and extends to a height of several floors. The inner the structure is not disturbed or subdivided by mezzanine floors, so that almost the entirety of the storey is apart of access roads, from the ground to the roof with frames is filled by storage containers or shelving arrangements, which are separated by aisles or corridors, which calibrate Extend across one dimension of the building, from one side

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of the building to the other.

So far, such shelf arrangements were mainly formed by metal frames, access to this by means of a Elevator, which can be moved laterally as well as vertically, in the corridors or aisles between the frames is.

That embodiment according to the invention, which is selected and described below, is based on one high capacity storage battery according to FIGS previous explanations, the interior of which is essentially completely divided into individual storage compartments by means of solid, fire-resistant Compartments is divided, which are at a distance and parallel to each other from one side of the structure to the on the opposite side between the floor and the roof level. Every pair of neighboring parts is through a relatively wide corridor separated by an intermediate central corridor which preceded one takes up the aforementioned elevator. Every pair of compartments is too covered; at their ends, these compartments are connected to one another by end walls, which with the compartments and the Canopy cooperate to form a substantially closed compartment. It is understood, however, that the access to each compartment through an opening formed in at least one of its end walls. These The opening is equipped with a lock, by means of which the compartment is to be kept completely closed.

To meet the building's requirements for a storage room, the invention provides that each of the fixed Compartments made of a structural fire-resistant material, for example concrete, which are poured kannj in the concrete there are bars about essentially that

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Total cross-section embedded, with the bars from each side of the compartment in horizontal, vertically aligned rows protrude. The sticks stand out from each such compartment

with jinden aligned in the next! bearing of the corridor the edges of the corridor between these compartments. The horizontally aligned bars provide a support for a shelf arrangement. At their ends are at least some of the vertically aligned rods from each compartment from protruding, connected by pillars anchored at ground and roof level, each compartment at its own braced on both sides and at the same time the shelf arrangement is supported. He understands that through these smocks the fixed compartments in an appropriate manner not only against their own weight but also against the weight of the goods to be introduced into it, measured and stored are,

Because the compartments and - of course - the shelf arrangement extend over a few stock cork heights according to the preceding explanations, elevator elements are straight previous explanations required to make the rack arrangement for loading and unloading of stored goods accessible close. Accordingly, according to the invention, any such will be used Corridor executed in proportions, allow v / elehe, dal! a so-called movable stacker ('order picker') of known construction is included, which is a vertically movably attached elevator car to a vertical Includes pillar that is horizontally movable to and fro along the corridor on an upper and lower guide that is located at the roof and floor level of the corridor to load and unload the shelves,

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In the "preferred embodiment, according to the invention, each The compartments are equipped with a fan to suck in stale air from them and for the introduction of fresher To provide air, for example via its access opening,

According to the main feature of the invention is in a memory structure of high capacity, which includes a shelf arrangement for receiving stored goods, this shelf arrangement on bracket-like Elements that protrude like an xragarm from solid fire-resistant compartments, which extend over a Dimensions of the spoiler structure from one side to the other extend, as well as from the ground level to the roofing level.

According to further features, the subject of the invention comprises structural elements for striving for the compartments as well as elements in Cooperation with the compartments to form several individually closed and independent storage compartments and in addition ventilation devices for each compartment, inter alia for the purpose of supporting a control if a fire breaks out inside the compartments. Additionally The invention also seeks to provide a method for building a which is improved over the prior art Structure with storage units according to the preceding Explanations.

The various problems according to the invention are solved essentially by creating a high capacity storage structure, the interior of which is essentially is completely divided into individual storage compartments by fixed fire-resistant compartments arranged in parallel from one side of the structure to the opposite side between the floor ·· and the roof level and across extend to one dimension. Any pair of neighboring

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Compartment forms a wide aisle with one between them central corridor in between for accommodating a running elevator in the manner explained above. Each compartment has essentially an entire area rods embedded therein, which protrude from it at regular intervals and both in vertical and horizontal rows are aligned. The corresponding bars on each pair of compartments are mutually related hereof Orientation in the adjacent part of the aisle to the edges of the corridor in front. A shelf arrangement is on horizontally aligned rows for the storage of stored goods superimposed. A few vertically aligned pillars are tied in front Rods and are on both ground and aucti bedaehungsnivaau anchored to brace each compartment. The roofing over the neighboring Abceilen and 'Andwandungen for connecting the compartments at each end of the aisle as well with a closable access opening ix * Bumiiideat one The wall of each part completes the arrangement,

The invention is explained below with reference to the drawings. Bs show:

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a structure according to the invention in skeleton construction, the entire interior of which by means of 4 part walls is divided into compartments, in perspective view,

FIG. 2 shows a part of the structure of FIG. 1 in a plan view to illustrate essential parts of the components,

FIG. 3 shows a section along the line III-III from FIG. 2 partially broken away to illustrate elevator elements in corridors, in front view on the compartments,

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Pig, 4 a section along the line IV-IV of FIG. 3 movable in it to illustrate different tunnels arranged elevator elements in a through a Compartment running side view,

5 shows a section along the line V-V from "J? Ig. 4 zur Illustration of bars embedded in a compartment with a shelf arrangement and pillars in an enlarged view th front view of a compartment,

6 pillars to connect a few vertically aligned rods to support shelves in one Side view towards Pig. 5,

Pig, 7 a pillar, which is in Jüin ^ riff with a rod end protruding from a compartment, in an enlarged and detailed perspective view.

Pig. 1 shows a memory structure B of high capacity and with a height of a few floors, the interior of which is essentially completely divided into several individual storage compartments C is subdivided by adjacent pairs of solid compartment walls 2, which extend vertically from the floor G to the roof R of the Building B extend, v / ie results, in particular from Pig.3. Me partition walls 2 run in the present embodiment at regular parallel intervals over a dimension of the building work B from oinar of its sides to the opposite Page. Each storage compartment C, as it is delimited by the solid compartment walls 2-2, has a large size Gear 4 »i.e. the distance between each other & r opposite Partition walls, woboi a centrally located corridor 6 for a trigger mechanism to be described is formed, irie best axis Pig. 2 results; there is corridor 6

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illustrated as dividing aisle 4. ,

Each such compartment 2 is made of a dense fire-resistant and smooth material, for example concrete, and includes rods 8 embedded therein over its entire area, which protrude from both sides at regular intervals in both vertical and horizontal orientation, corresponding to those in Pig. 4 and 6 illustrated rows. The rods 8 protrude like a cantilever arm from both surfaces of the compartment walls 2, according to Pig. 3, 5, 7 on opposite sides, and run in mutual alignment into the next part of the adjacent compartment aisles 4-4 to an edge of each corresponding corridor 6. On the horizontally aligned rods 8, a shelf arrangement 10 is provided for storing stored goods. The ending together band sections 12 of some of the vertically aligned rods 8 are indicated by arrows? 14 connected to each other. The pillars 14 are anchored at ground and roof level at points 16 and 18, respectively, the compartment wall 2 being braced on each side of the same. The fixed compartments 2 are, although a few stories high and relatively thin, reinforced not only with respect to their own weight and their lifting effect, but also with respect to the weight of the stored goods lying on the central arrangement 10. In addition, under certain circumstances, a partition wall 2 can be built up on site. This means that the concrete compartment wall 2 can be produced by pouring concrete into a port on the floor which contains pre-fabricated bars 8 and, as will be understood, sufficient reinforcing materials provided therein. According to this, the compartment wall 2 can be brought into a vertical position, for example by a crane, in order to border the compartments explained above. Optionally, each partition wall can be pre-formed in sections. The sections are then put together to form the partition wall.

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For loading and? 3ntladung the shelf assembly 10, it is according to the invention ') further provided that the corridors of a 6 by virtue of the corresponding shaping and proportioning of the passage stacker lift ^(:: order picker' enable "}, the between the shelf assemblies 10-1G at each A stacker of this type essentially consists of a cabin 20 which is attached to a vertical column 22 of a corresponding height, for example in the manner of a vertically movable carriage with an upper and lower guide device in engagement, for example rails 24, 26, which are illustrated at the roof or floor level of the building. The column 22 is movable horizontally or laterally along the corridor 6 on the rails 24, 26 The station can be selectively controlled either from a remote point or directly from inside the cabin 20, according to FIG. 4, the cabin 20 can be moved both horizontally and vertically, for example between a first point IC at its lowest position at floor level, a pure second point Y between floor and roof level and a third point Z near the roof.

From Fig. 1 it follows that. Each such gear 4 between a pair of departments 2 at his "ends by! Ondvan" Connections 28, 30 is closed, which connect to the ends of the compartment walls 2-2. This means that each Compartment C is relatively complete compared to others Compartments are enclosed and isolated. The compartment C is also provided with a roof R.

Each compartment C has an opening in at least one his. "Qndwandungen provided to make the compartment accessible. Each such opening 32 can be more corresponding

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Dimensioning and proportioning enable the passage of the cabin 20, furthermore the opening 32 is provided with a closure 34 provided, "for example a door to the complete Ensure closure of compartment C if and if this is necessary.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention the compartments C are also equipped with individual fans 36, which are preferably designed to be sucking To evacuate air from the respective compartments C.

The structure contemplated by the present invention to create of storage space in a storage structure: B results significant advantages compared to the state of the art.

First and foremost, the intended partition walls not only result in a solid and essential support for the shelf arrangement 10 but also act as roof supports and generally as reinforcement elements for building B.

The pillars 14 not only act in the sense of creating a support for the shelf arrangement 10 located outside but also as a flying brace for the corresponding compartment walls 2-2, by reinforcing them and by, for example a reduction in their thickness is possible, according to the general principles of building engineering «

It is also considered of greater importance that each Compartment C can be converted into an independent structure, which is of great importance for fire safety. For example, if a fire breaks out in the compartment C its closure 34 in the sense of a complete ibdichtung of the compartment, whereby not only the fire is limited to your compartment, but also the compartment

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compared with the combustion sustaining tint end en oxygen is completed, thereby, a fast SοI ^- Ostiösehung of the fire is caused ...

It also causes the fans to continue operating 36 under certain circumstances during a foreman that the Air is sucked out of the fire-infested compartment C, whereby the fire is further suppressed and 2ur its extinction is contributed.

The fans 36 can also be "operated" during a fire verden to remove fire-dissolving gases, e.g. nitrogen, to be introduced into compartments C »

Therefore, in the event of a fire, it is also not inconceivable that the control elements provided according to the invention have defined and positive advantages over conventional systems, for example an oprühdüsensysteia with the usual water disturbances caused by its use.

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Claims (6)

Patent claims: 1. Storage structure of high capacity with compartment walls provided within the building, extending over a few stock corks in the height between floor and roof level, which divide the interior of the building into individual storage compartments, characterized by at least one pair of compartment walls (2), which are extending from one side of the building to an opposite side thereof are arranged adjacent or substantially parallel at a distance, with a Sptiicherabtei in between. (G) is formed, which has a wide corridor (4) and a corridor (6) located in between, bars embedded in each compartment wall essentially over the entire area thereof, which have a regular spacing both in the vertical and in the horizontal orientation, wherein the bars (8), on each compartment wall with common termination in the near part of the aisle to the edges of the corridor, a shelf arrangement (10) which is supported by the horizontally aligned -it bars to store stored goods, pillars (14) to connect some of the vertically aligned rods, which are anchored at floor and stream level and strut each compartment wall, a roof over the adjacent compartment walls and a cabin (20) that can be moved horizontally and vertically into the corridor Creation of access to the shelf arrangement on each compartment wall. 2, building according to claim 1, characterized by a ' third partition wall generally similar in all respects to each of the pair of partition walls, the - 12 - 309882/0586 BAD ORIGINAL third partition wall at a distance and parallel to one of the two the former Abteilwändsn runs and in cooperation herewith stands to a wide storage compartment with a corridor, to form a corridor, rods and a shelf arrangement, bracing all that is contained in the first compartment and is arranged, wherein the pair of compartment walls form a compartment for storing items on the shelf assembly forms. 3 building according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that that the compartment wall (2) is made of concrete, 4. Structure according to one of claims 1-3, characterized in that that every pair of adjacent compartment w-indo (2) on each End of the corridor adjoins a wall, at least such a ¥ and with an opening granting access (closure 54) to the storage compartment between the compartment walls (2) is provided. 5. Structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the Access opening comprises a closure (34). 6. Building according to einom of claims 1-5, characterized in that the fixed partition walls (2) are provided for subdividing the entire interior of the building into individual compartments (C) , each of which has a G-ann, a ^ n corridor, Comprising rods, shelving, roofing and end walls, the roofing and ends of each pair of compartment walls keeping each such compartment relatively completely enclosed and isolated from the other compartments, and the compartments being ventilated. 309882/0586 Blank page