Material handling apparatus with vehicle track for reducing vehicle damage
US11807456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1373
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for delivering items to a plurality of storage locations is provided. The system includes a plurality of storage locations. The storage locations may be positioned to provide an aisle and a plurality of delivery vehicles may be operable within the aisle to deliver items to the storage locations. The system may include a track that the guides the vehicles to the storage locations. A reorientation assembly may be provided for re-orienting the vehicles relative to the track to reduce misalignment between the vehicles and the track.
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