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Method of material handling with automatic guided vehicles

US9014902B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0295
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) that is capable of providing synchronized travel along a line or path while maintaining a desired takt time such that regular manufacturing operations may be performed to material or workpieces on the vehicle without the need for a traditional conveyor systems.

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