Automated warehouse
US9487355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0421
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle system includes multiple vehicles which shuttle on linear paths; a reflecting member provided on one end-side of each path; a range finding device measuring, using a laser beam, a distance between a vehicle and the reflecting member; and a communications system including a stationary communications device provided on an other end-side of the traveling path for the traveling vehicle, and performing optical wireless communication; and a mobile communications device attached to the traveling vehicle and performing wireless communication with the stationary communications device.
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