Port storage and distribution system for international shipping containers
US8206074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C19/002
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A port storage and distribution system for facilitating the transfer and/or storage of international shipping containers between container ships and ground transport carriers wherein an overhead grid guide track structure is provide that permits overhead transfer units to selectively engage and convey containers as required between the various ships, carriers and storage area without requiring multiple transfers of containers between different handling equipment. The system provides for container scanning and is either fully automated or partially manually controlled.
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