6. Automated storage yards

When the self-storage yard solution is considered, there are two types of storage to choose from:

• Static storage, where each vehicle is stored in a fixed location;

• dynamic storage, either horizontal or vertical, where storage is carried out on a system of platforms with one or more mobile levels, often moved by a general system similar to a large bucket chain.

There are also a number of devices available for manually-operated parking lots, which can be used to increase capacity. These include platform lifts that can be used in either horizontal or inclined positions. In this case, a pit and a higher ceiling are required. This is also the case for rail-mounted platforms, which can move transversely or longitudinally, using part of the aisles. This type of system may be used...