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Control system for automatic warehousing facility

US5327354A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1993
Grant dateJul 5, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 30, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G1/1371
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a control system for an automatic warehousing facility. Receipt into and disbursement from racks capable of storing goods in a plurality of lots are carried out by a goods handling device. A control panel disposed at the ground side controls the handling device to control incoming and outgoing handling of goods. Inventory control is carried out by manipulating a plurality of switches provided on the control panel. Maintenance and abnormality control of goods entry and delivery equipment are also carried out.

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