Article transport system and carriage for use therewith
US5658120A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article carriage includes a pair of hollow base frames arranged transversely and extending longitudinally thereof. Each base frame has engaging recesses extending longitudinally along outer walls thereof. The engaging recesses are used for assembling drive wheels, driven wheels, an article handling device, sensors, a communication unit and a control unit. Batteries are mounted in the base frames for driving these components except the driven wheels.
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