Automatic controlled multi-level storage system
US5314285A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is an automatic controlled multi-level storage system having a bottom access level, a plurality of cargo storage levels vertically spaced above the access level, and a central elevator space vertically disposed through each level, each level having an array of contiguous spaces mounted with four-way or two-way wheel assemblies longitudinally and/or transversely and pairs of parallel rails intersected with one another longitudinally and transversely for moving individual storage platforms and cargo thereon, the elevator space being installed with an elevator for raising and lowering individual storage platforms and cargo thereon to a desired level, the elevator having two register spaces vertically spaced, each resister space having four-way wheel assemblies and mechanical arms for moving each time an individual storage platform to either level, the access level having platform storage devices for storing individual storage platforms.
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