Tote exchange module
US10618746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/044
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a tote exchange module for handling totes. The tote exchange module includes a pick-up conveyor and an L-shaped pushing member. The L-shaped pushing member having a forward element and a side element. The forward element may be secured to the side element at the one end. Further, an actuator may move the L-shaped pushing member from a first position proximate a first side of the pick-up conveyor to a second position proximate a second side, opposite to the first side, of the pick-up conveyor. The second position defining a pick-up location.
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