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Assistive robot systems for transporting containers

US11827500B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2019
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein related to a robotic system for transporting a container. The robotic system includes a lifting mechanism and a container storage assembly coupled to the lifting mechanism. The container storage assembly includes at least one bracket assembly that further includes a bracket elongated member. The bracket elongated member includes a surface having at least one slot and a locking mechanism within the at least one slot. The at least one slot and the locking mechanism are configured to slidably receive and positively lock at least one locking member of the container.

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