Handling robot and method for retrieving inventory item based on handling robot
US11104514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/60
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for retrieving an inventory item based on a handling robot, where the handling robot includes: a storage frame; and a material handling device installed on the storage frame, and including a telescopic arm and a manipulator installed to the telescopic arm; and the method for retrieving an inventory item includes: driving, by the telescopic arm, the manipulator to extend to a preset position of warehouse shelf along a preset horizontal reference line; loading, by the manipulator that is remained on the reference line, the inventory item located in the preset position; driving, by the telescopic arm, the manipulator loaded with the inventory item to move to the storage frame along the reference line; and unloading, by the manipulator that is remained on the reference line, the inventory item to the storage frame.
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