CPC B65D 25/005 (2013.01) [B65D 1/22 (2013.01); B65D 21/0209 (2013.01); B65D 25/02 (2013.01); B65G 1/04 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A storage container for storing product items in an automated storage and retrieval system, wherein the storage container comprises:
a base;
two first parallel side walls;
two second parallel side walls perpendicular to the two first parallel side walls;
an actuator;
a top opening; and
two side openings, to allow one or more items to be unloaded from the storage container or loaded into the storage container through one of the side openings at an unloading station or at a loading station;
wherein the storage container is provided with a restraint which is arranged to restrain movement of the one or more items from exiting through one of the side openings during transportation of the storage container to the unloading or loading station;
wherein the restraint comprises a lip, moveably connected to the base and protruding upwardly from the base at a lower edge of one of the side openings;
wherein the lip is biased to an elevated position;
wherein the lip is moved to a lowered position by the actuator;
wherein the storage container comprises an upper vehicle connection interface.
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