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Device at Ro-Ro vessel

US7044247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0278
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an arrangement for a Ro—Ro vessel, which exhibits a number of cargo-receiving spaces provided with a driving surface internally in the vessel, and with a ramp extending between one such space and a quay, along which ramp driverless cargo handling vehicles (7), known as AGV vehicles, are capable of being driven between designated parking places for the purpose of transporting cargo between the quay and the aforementioned cargo-receiving space of the vessel. Means (9) are provided for causing the cargo handling vehicles (7) to be guided between the aforementioned spaces and the quay and into the intended train of vehicles in the designated location in a line (II) and without connecting the cargo handling vehicles (7) to one another.

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