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Robotic shuttle system for logistics and control method thereof

US11370615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2018
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2203/042
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic shuttle system for logistics and a control method thereof are disclosed. The novel robotic shuttle system for logistics is compact in structure, convenient for disassembly and maintenance, and integrated intelligently, and may precisely realize the functions such as moving, lifting, carrying, fault warning, etc. The novel robotic shuttle system for logistics includes a novel logistics shuttle robot and a WCS automatic storage system; the novel logistics shuttle robot includes a vehicle body, a straight motor, a straight wheel, a transverse motor, a transverse wheel, a position sensor, a lifting motor, an encoder, a PLC controller, a lifting position sensor, a telescopic fork, a finger, a telescopic fork position sensor, a telescopic fork motor, and an antenna; and the bottom of the vehicle body is respectively provided with the straight wheel and the transverse wheel.

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