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Automatic storage and retrieval system

US5397211A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJul 21, 1994
Grant dateMar 14, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/141
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage and retrieval machine comprising a generally horizontal rail including a rail member, a base, a linear slide supporting the base for movement along the rail member, a generally vertical mast supported by the base, a carriage supported for generally vertical movement along the mast, and an extendable and retractable shuttle mechanism supported by the carriage.

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