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Automated warehouse row cart and lift

US7073634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 2003
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G1/06
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated warehouse system row cart includes a lifter that uses cams to raise and lower pallets. Three symmetrical cam lobes are cut into a hollow cylinder. Three matching cam lifters ride these lobes and are attached to an elevator plate. A stepper motor running in one direction is used to raise and lower the elevator plate by virtue of the action between the cam lobes and lifters.

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