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Plane storage facility

US12312169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2021
Grant dateMay 27, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G1/0464
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control apparatus receives designation of a target position (Pt) in a storage plane (F); and, in response to the target position (Pt) being designated, the control apparatus can execute a passage formation mode for forming a passage (R). In the passage formation mode, a passage area (AR) for ensuring a passage (R) is set, and all target articles (C) placed in the passage area (AR) are moved to a location outside of the passage area (AR) in the storage plane (F) by a conveying apparatus.

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