Multiposition lift

US9481517B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Symbotic LLC · US

Inventors

• Larry M. Sweet · Walnut, US
• Kil Kwak · Cambridge, US
• Kirill K. Pankratov · Acton, US
• Russell G. Barbour · Natick, US
• William Johnson · Andover, US
• Juergen D. Conrad · North Andover, US
• Juergen Baumbach · Hampton, US
• Ronald Kyslinger · York, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 1, 2016
• Expiry date: Aug 19, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/08
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.