Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts
US10214400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/07581
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.
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