Patent ID: 12012280

Abstract:
The present invention relates to a support vehicle (20) for performing support operations in an automated storage and retrieval system (1). It comprises a vehicle body (21). It comprises a drive system (40) comprising wheels (42, 44) provided in a lower part of the vehicle body (21), where the drive system (40) being configured to drive the support vehicle (20) along a track system (108) of the automated storage and retrieval system (1). It comprises a connection system (30) provided on a first side (20a) of the support vehicle (20). The connection system (30) comprises a connector member (31) protruding through a aperture (22) of the vehicle body (21). The connection system (30) comprises an actuator (34) for moving the connector member (31) in the aperture (22) in relation to the vehicle body (21). The present invention also relates to an automated storage and retrieval system (1).