Definition and core structure of shuttle shelves
Shuttle shelving is an automated intensive storage system that combines "shelves+shuttle cars", with the core purpose of improving warehouse space utilization and access efficiency. Its structure consists of a shelf body, shuttle cars, forklifts (or stackers), and a management system: the shelf body is constructed with cold-rolled steel, and multiple layers and columns of tunnels are planned according to the cargo location, with tracks laid inside the tunnels; The shuttle car is an electric intelligent device that can travel back and forth along the track in the tunnel to achieve automatic transportation of goods; Forklifts are responsible for transferring goods from the shelf entrance to shuttle cars, or receiving goods from shuttle cars for outbound transportation; The management system (WMS/WCS) schedules shuttle trucks and forklifts in real-time to achieve collaborative operations. Compared with traditional shelves, its core advantage lies in the fact that there is no need to reserve a fixed forklift passage. Instead of manual/forklift direct access, shuttle cars can move in the aisle, greatly improving space utilization and adapting to high-density storage scenarios for bulk goods.
