Robotic automated storage and retrieval system and method of storing articles
US12172837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/045
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated storage and retrieval system and method of storing articles to and retrieving articles from at least one stacked storage rack that is configured to store articles double deep in each storage location with one article at a front position and another article at a back position behind the one article includes a robot having an end of arm tool (EOAT). The EOAT has a platform and an extendable article manipulator. The platform is sized to support at least two articles. The robotic arm selectively positions the end of arm tool to retrieve articles from front and back storage positions of said at least one stacked storage rack and storing at least one of the articles from the platform to a front or back storage position after the robot rotates the EOAT about a generally vertical axis.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.