Material handling apparatus having separate workstation and method of use
US11820601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workstation for a material handling system is provided. The system may include a plurality of vehicles for retrieving items from a plurality of storage locations located in one or more racks. The workstation is configured to accommodate the vehicles so that the vehicles drive into the workstation and drive upwardly along a track in the workstation. In one configuration, the track is configured to tilt the vehicle at a predetermined angle relative to the horizon as the vehicle is driven upwardly. After the vehicle is tilted to the predetermined angle the vehicle continues to drive upwardly while maintaining the predetermined angle.
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