Method of handling parcels by using shuttle carts, nesting racks, and lift trolleys having trays
US9845194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C3/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of handling articles in a logistics center uses an unloading zone for unloading the articles arriving at the center and an article stowage zone where the articles are stored in ordered manner, nesting racks coupled to shuttle robot carts, and also trays placed on lift trolleys coupled to the shuttle robot carts, and at least one vertical tray rack for storing the trays loaded with the articles in superposed manner in the stowage zone. If an article is loaded on a nesting rack in the unloading zone, the shuttle robot cart stores the article with the nesting rack in a lower portion of the tray rack.
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