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Computer-controlled block to block shifting type multi-floor multi-block equipment conveying and storage system

US5190427A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1991
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G1/0478
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A computer-controlled, multi-floor, multi-block equipment conveying and storage system having a multi-floor steel framework made of H-beam steels. Each floor is divided into a plurality of equal blocks longitudinally and latitudinally aligned. The blocks include one block serving as a lifting gear access unit for the passing therethrough of a lifting gear which moves from floor to floor for carrying storage items and the other blocks serving as storage units surrounding the lifting gear access unit for storing items. A plurality of driving mechanisms to separately carry a plurality of carrier plates from block to block in a straight direction permits any designated carrier plate in either floor to be moved to the lifting gear access unit of the same floor for delivery to any other floor by the lifting gear.

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