ТРАНСПОРТИРОВОЧНАЯ СИСТЕМА, ТРАНСПОРТИРОВОЧНАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА И СПОСОБ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИХ РУЛОНОВ

Изобретение относится к области транспортировки грузов и предназначено для транспортировки металлических рулонов (4), в частности рулонов горячекатаной полосы. Технический результат - повышение надежности транспортировки. Транспортировочная система содержит многопутевую рельсовую систему (17), несколько транспортировочных тележек (11) без водителя, которые предназначены для движения по рельсовой системе (17) с помощью приводного механизма (22). Тележки снабжены расположенным на борту средством (31) связи. Система также содержит локационную установку (23), с помощью которой обеспечивается возможность определения информации о фактическом месте расположения для каждой находящейся на рельсовой системе (17) транспортировочной тележки (11). Также она содержит центральный блок (40) управления, который предназначен для получения информации о фактическом месте расположения каждой транспортировочной тележки (11). Между блоком (40) управления и каждым средством (31) связи предусмотрена возможность ...

Ручная гидравлическая тележка

Полезная модель относится к области ручных гидравлических тележек, применяемых для перемещения грузов вручную при выполнении погрузочно-разгрузочных и транспортных работ. Ручная гидравлическая тележка, включающая ручку управления тележкой, рычаг управления гидравликой, гидроузел, передние колеса, вилы из швеллеровых балок в виде платформы, траверсу, шарнирно соединенную с подвилочной тягой, а последняя - с задней вилкой, задние ролики, оси которых закреплены на задних вилках, имеющих ограничительные упоры, причем ограничительные упоры на задней вилке исполнены прямоугольной формы, длинная сторона прямоугольника соединена с задней вилкой, разница длин сторон прямоугольника исполнена на величину 5 мм, с возможностью выхода роликов в прямоугольное отверстие в стенке швеллера вил на 4 мм. Техническим результатом является повышение функциональности в виде погрузки-разгрузки груза с платформы тележки, прокатыванием по задним роликам. 2 ил.

Телескопический погрузчик

Полезная модель относится к подъёмно-транспортному оборудованию, а именно к погрузчикам, оборудованным телескопической стрелой с гидравлическим приводом, предназначенным для перемещения сыпучих, штучных и пакетированных грузов, а также выполнения отделочных и землеройных работ.Предлагаемый телескопический погрузчик включает в свою конструкцию пневмоколёсное шасси, основу которого составляет несущая рама с закреплёнными на ней передним и задним мостами. Груз захватывается погрузчиком с помощью грузозахватного устройства, закреплённого на конце телескопической стрелы, приводимой в движение гидроцилиндрами. Сама стрела закрепляется в задней части несущей рамы погрузчика с помощью шарнира. Кабина управления и силовая установка закрепляется на несущей раме в её средней части с двух сторон от стрелы.Особенностью предлагаемой полезной модели является то, что гидробак для хранения рабочей жидкости интегрирован в заднюю часть рамы погрузчика таким образом, что его стенки выполняют функцию несущих ...

Подъёмник самоходный для узлов и агрегатов карьерной техники

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для подъема и перемещения грузов, а точнее к гидравлическим самоходным подъемным устройствам. Целью заявляемой полезной модели является достижение такого технического результата, как повышение надежности конструкции подъемника. Поставленная цель достигается следующим образом: подъемник самоходный для узлов и агрегатов карьерной техники, содержащий раму, двигатель, грузовую платформу, пульт управления, пропорциональный гидравлический распределитель, гидроцилиндры подъема, гидроцилиндры смещения, колеса, при этом на раме смонтирован пульт управления, снабженный пропорциональным гидравлическим распределителем, который при помощи рукавов высокого давления соединяется с гидроцилиндрами подъема и гидроцилиндрами смещения, закрепленными между рамой и грузовой платформой, к раме закрепляются колеса, характеризующийся тем, что в качестве механизма поворота передних колес применен гидроцилиндр поворота колес, с одного конца соединенный с рамой, а с противоположного ...

АГРЕГАТ ДЛЯ УСТАНОВКИ ЗУБЬЕВ КОВША КАРЬЕРНОГО ЭКСКАВАТОРА

Полезная модель относится к подъемно-транспортным агрегатам, в частности к агрегатам для установки зубьев ковша карьерного экскаватора. Задачей полезной модели является механизация работ по установке зубьев ковша карьерного экскаватора, снижении доли тяжелого физического труда. Поставленная задача решается агрегатом для установки зубьев ковша карьерного экскаватора, состоящим из самоходного средства с установленным гидроманипулятором с ротатором, отличающимся тем, что на гидроманипуляторе установлен шарнирно-губцевый захват с крюком, а на раме самоходного средства установлено устройство для установки зубьев ковша, состоящее из кассеты для закладки зубьев, двух горизонтальных балок, соединенных между собой, через шаровые шарниры, гидроцилиндром смещения кассеты в горизонтальной плоскости и соединенных одним концом, через шаровой шарнир, с рамой самоходного средства, другим концом, через шаровой шарнир, с кассетой для закладки зубьев, гидроцилиндра поворота кассеты вокруг горизонтальной поперечной ...

АВТОМАТИЧЕСКИ УПРАВЛЯЕМОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННОЕ ДЛЯ СКЛАДА

Изобретение относится к складским системам. Система автоматически управляемого транспортного средства содержит транспортное средство, приемопередатчик, выполненный с возможностью связи с сервером, один или несколько процессоров для управления транспортным средством. Автоматически управляемое транспортное средство содержит блок привода, многоуровневую раму, устройства для погрузки и разгрузки материалов и обнаружения смещения. Рама установлена на блок и содержит один или несколько поддонов для удержания единиц складского учета и подъемное устройство. Устройство для погрузки и разгрузки содержит лоток, устройства для перемещения в боковом направлении, выдвижное и для обнаружения смещения. Устройство для перемещения выполнено с возможностью вращения вокруг вертикального направления. Выдвижное устройство соединено с лотком и выполнено с возможностью выдвигания или отведения назад. Транспортное средство выполнено с возможностью регулирования местоположения при выдвижении устройства для регулировки ...

СЪЕМНОЕ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ И МАНИПУЛЯЦИОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО СО СЪЕМНЫМ ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕМ

Группа изобретений относится к устройствам для обработки стен и потолков и может быть использована при обработке бетона, натурального камня, штукатурки и других материалов с удалением или сглаживанием материала. Съемное приспособление (100) для передвижного манипуляционного устройства (10) содержит монтажный блок (104), выполненный с возможностью опоры на указанный соединительный узел (38), обрабатывающую головку (102), содержащую по меньшей мере один инструмент, и компенсационное устройство (106), расположенное между монтажным блоком (104) и обрабатывающей головкой (102) и задающее продольную ось (246). Обрабатывающая головка (102) выполнена с возможностью перемещения относительно монтажного блока (104) в продольном направлении (160) вдоль продольной оси (246). Компенсационное устройство (106) выполнено с возможностью обеспечения заданной силы контактного давления, прикладываемой обрабатывающей головкой (102) к обрабатываемой поверхности в заданном рабочем диапазоне (172) вдоль продольной ...

ЗАЩИТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ПРИМЕНЯЕМОЕ В ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЯХ ДЛЯ ПОДЪЕМА ПЛИТ НА ПОТОЛКИ

... 1. Защитное устройство, применяемое в приспособлениях для подъема плит, содержащих телескопическую мачту, в верхней части которой расположен держатель плиты, и тяговый и защитный тросы, приводимые в действие вручную посредством лебедки, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит, во-первых, компонент (7) для закрепления и крепления тягового троса (5) и защитного троса (6), так что они находятся на одинаковом уровне крепления, при этом крепежный компонент закреплен в нижней приемной части (2b1) концевой внутренней секции (2b) телескопического узла, и, во-вторых, механизм (9) для натяжения защитного троса (6), при этом механизм (9) размещен снаружи относительно телескопической мачты и расположен напротив лебедки (4) для намотки тягового и защитного тросов. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что неподвижная секция (1) выполнена с возможностью размещения на одной из ее сторон вертикально расположенной фасонной опорной части (3), которая имеет двойную функцию, а именно обеспечения средства (3а ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ ОПЕРАЦИЙ, ВЫПОНЯЕМЫХ С МОДУЛЕМ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНОГО АППАРАТА

... 1. Установка для погрузочно-разгрузочных операций, выполняемых с модулем (1) двигателя летательного аппарата, содержит подвижную тележку (2) и оборудование (12), размещаемое на одном конце модуля (1), причем оборудование содержит державку (13) и устройства крепления к модулю, отличающаяся тем, что тележка содержит верхнюю арматуру (5), установленную на опорной раме (3) модуля и поворотную вокруг горизонтальной оси (27); причем верхняя арматура (5) и оборудование (12) содержат дополнительные устройства крепления (19) в положении крепления модуля к тележке, в котором ось вращения модуля пересекает горизонтальную ось.2. Установка для погрузочно-разгрузочных операций, выполняемых с модулем двигателя летательного аппарата, по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительные устройства крепления содержат паз (22), ограниченный нависающими краями (23), ползун (21), перемещающийся в пазу (22) и закрепленный к выступу (20) оборудования (12), проходящему за пределы паза, упор (24) ползуна в пазу и средства ...

Fahrbare Stapelvorrichtung

Personnel abseil rope mechanism - has cable drum driven centrifugal descent retarding brake fitted inside drum to limit speed

The mechanism is for use on mobile structures for personnel operating high rise selving systems, to enable them to rescue themselves from the high position cabin in case of emergency. The roping-down mechanism is fitted to the upper edge of the operator's platform and consists of cable drum (22) with coils of cable (11) at the free end of which a suitable harness for the operator's descent is fitted. Inside the cable drum (22) one or two centrifugal force-action brake mechanism (21) are fitted. The drum is fitted to the shaft stub (17) by two hubs. Hub (23) is keyed-on to the shaft stub while a second hub is seated by bearing (18) to the stub. The keyed-on part of the drum has the brake drums (21) bolted to web (23) so that when the drum rotates pinion (25) travels along inside teething (20) of bearing-seated part of the drum. The rotating pinion drives two semi circular flyweights which expand to the action of centrifugal force and produce friction on the inner surface of the brake drum ...

Pendelachse fuer Transportfahrzeuge

Einrichtung zum Tragen und Führen von Leitungen für Geräte mit aus- und einziehbarem Ausleger.

Vorrichtung zum Transport von schweren Lasten

ABSEILVORRICHTUNG FUER PERSONEN

Agricultural machine

In an agricultural machine with a machine frame or machine structure having connections for coupling the machine to the three-point hydraulics of a tractor, for example in respect of fertiliser spreaders or silo-block cutters, the two lower-link connections of the machine frame are respectively attached to hydraulically actuable pivoting arms mounted on the machine, thereby making it possible to raise the machine beyond the pivoting range of the lower links of the three-point hydraulics without the use of a complicated lifting frame shifting the centre of gravity of the machine rearwards away from the tractor. The two pivoting arms can also be coupled rigidly to one another mechanically and be actuated by a common hydraulic piston/cylinder unit.

Zum Laden und Stapeln dienendes Foerdergeraet

Commissioner for use in storage areas with high racking and narrow lanes

The lift mast (H) of the commissioner extends to the rear at an angle, or is inclinable. The driver's cab (K) and load holding unit (L) can travel on the mast independently of each other. The driver's cab may be glazed over a wide area, and may have electrically raised windows. The lifting mast is telescopic.

Flurförderzeug mit einer Einrichtung zur Reduzierung von Schwingungen

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Flurförderzeug mit einem Chassis (6), einem an dem Chassis (6) in aufrechter Position angeordneten Hubgerüst (8), einer Lasttragvorrichtung (36), welche wenigstens ein Lastaufnahmemittel (42) zur Aufnahme einer zu transportierenden Last aufweist, einer die Lasttragvorrichtung (36) an dem Hubgerüst (8) abstützenden und gemeinsam mit der Lasttragvorrichtung (36) an dem Hubgerüst (8) auf- und abwärts bewegbaren Tragstruktur (9), und mit einer Einrichtung (54) zur Reduzierung von Schwingungen, wobei die Einrichtung (54) zur Reduzierung von Schwingungen wenigstens einen vom Hubgerüst (8) oder den damit in Verbindung stehenden Komponenten getragenen Zusatzmassekörper (60) aufweist, der weder mit dem Hubgerüst (8) noch mit der Tragstruktur (9) noch mit der Lasttragvorrichtung (36) stets starr gekoppelt ist, sondern vermittels einer Lageranordnung (62) derart beweglich gelagert ist, dass er in Reaktion auf Hubgerüstschwingungen, insbesondere solche mit horizontalen ...

LANDFAHRZEUG

HINTENGELENKTER HUBLADER MIT HINTER DEM BEDIENUNGSPLATZ ANGEORDNETEN HUBMASTTEILEN

Straßengängiges Container-Transportfahrzeug

A materials handling system

Loading aircraft stores

Latch pin used with interchangeable carriage on compac lifter

Automatic Sack, Cask and the like Lifting and Delivering Machine or Apparatus.

... 14,736. McKenzie, N. Oct. 19. Winch-actuated hoists .with guided platforms. -An apparatus for automatically lifting and delivering sacks, casks, &c. is provided with a platform D having switch mechanism operated by a central plate which is depressed by the sack &c. to control the electric operating-motor H, a frame B, C on the trolly A, an adjustable receiving platform N having a tipping-device N<3> for delivering the sack &c. in its normal position, and an electric motor H to drive the shaft K<1> and wind up the hoisting ropes or chains connected to the platform D and the winding-drums on the shaft K<1>. A switchoperating trip lever S, operated when necessary by the projection R on the platform D, prevents overwinding of the platform D.

Folding trolley

Apparatus for lifting shelves

Stowable forklift truck

A forklift truck has an overhead chassis structure with at least two sections 11, 12 hinged together for pivotting between an open working configuration as shown and a closed stowage configuration. The chassis has a front section 11 carrying wheels and a mast 15 and a rear section 12 carrying a motor 17 and wheel(s). To collapse, the front section is tilted against the mast 15 and the rear section tilted adjacent the front. Provides a compact arrangement when stored on the rear of a load carrying vehicle. ...

Apparatus for converting a two or more axle wheeled vehicle into a single axle trailable wheeled vehicle

Loading bricks onto a kiln car using a fork

A kiln car has horizontal support beams mounted to vertical supports to define multiple vertical levels and support crossbeams. The cross beams are configured for holding a low set stack of bricks - typically two bricks high - and adapted to accept a fork that can support the cross beams and bricks thereon. The fork moves to engage the cross beams in a brick loading area. The fork and cross beams are then maneuvered between the horizontal support beams to a selected one of the multiple levels, and the cross beams are placed on the horizontal support beams. An alternative method involves positioning the low sets of bricks on a first carriage having a conveyor, where a second carriage includes spaced-apart rollers that interfit between crossbeams for the level when the carriages are raised. The rollers convey bricks to a desired position, and the carriages are lowered to rest the bricks on the crossbeams.

Slab laying

A transport device in the form of a wheeled trolley 4 comprising a height-adjustable carrier 28 for receiving heavy articles e.g. kerbstones resting at different heights and transporting them to another height. Gripping means 56 are provided to grip the article to be carried, the grip increasing as the weight of the article increases. Preferably the gripper comprises a cam device 62 operated by a lever 78. ...

A lifting mechanism

A forklift mechanism (1) has a frame (2) which is fixed in position by connection to a plate on the front of a vehicle at a coupling (3). The forklift mast (4) is tilted by a ram (8) to the different operative tilt positions. Wheels (20) are connected to the frame (2) by an independent suspension (21). Vertical position of the wheels (20) is controlled by hydraulic rams (24) so that they may be urged downwardly to distribute the load of the forklift between the wheels 20 and the wheels of the road vehicle to dynamically provide the correct balance and traction. This is extremely important for control and safety purposes. Preferably the control means is mounted in the cab of the vehicle. The mechanism is used with the cab after un-coupling the trailer to unload and stay or load the trailer. After use the mechanism is stored by its fork on the rear of the trailer (Fig. 8).

Fork-Lift Trailer

A fork-lift trailer comprises a wheeled chassis (1) having a tow bar (2) at one end for attachment to an agricultural vehicle such as a tractor. A carriage (3) is slidable substantially horizontally on the chassis towards and away from the tow bar. A lifting mast (5) is tiltably mounted on the chassis, and lifting forks (6) are mounted for raising and lowering on the mast. The movement of each of the mast, forks and carriage is independently controllable by respective hydraulic rams (4, 7, 16) powered by an off-take from the vehicle's hydraulic system and manually controlled by valves 9.

FORK LIFT TRUCK

Power-driven adjustable equipment rack carrier

Mounting of the drive unit of an industrial truck

Fork lift with alternative hand control

A fork lift truck 1 has a vehicle body 2 with wheels 3A,3B,3C,3D driven by a motor, a fork lift 5 controlled by levers 6 and a manual speed control switch 10 to control speed of movement of the vehicle by the motor. Switch 10 may be a joystick controlling forward and reverse speed located adjacent levers 6. A dead manâ s switch 12 that only allows movement of the vehicle when the switch 12 is depressed may be provided adjacent the switch 10. Foot pedal switches 7A, 7B may be provided in addition to switch 10 as an alternative means to control the speed of movement of the vehicle. A selector switch 11 may be provided to select between operation using speed control switch 10 or foot pedals 7A, 7B. A removable armrest 15 may seal an access opening in the vehicle body. A seat switch 13 may be provided allowing movement of the vehicle only when the switch is depressed by someone sitting in seat 9. Hand controlled switch 10 allows the truck to be used by persons with limited or no mobility of ...

Pedestrian stacker truck

A pedestrian driven stacker truck with a fixedly mounted inclined mast 1 angled rearward towards the main body 8 of the lifting truck. The lifting or carrying attachment 7 can be a fork or roll carrying device or similar, and is connected to the lifting carriage 4 which moves the carrying attachment up and down the mast 1. As the carriage rises, the carrying attachment travels rearwards along the inclined path of the mast, and is also kept parallel to the ground by the asymmetric design of the lifting carriage. The legs 2 are fixedly mounted to the mast, and are angled upwards from the front wheel 5 to the point where they meet the mast. The underside of the base frame 3 is also angled upwards, from the rear wheel 6 to the point that it meets the mast. This provides an area of high ground clearance underneath the mast.

A Door Fitting Assembly

Performer Lift

An excavator having a lifting device for a lifting pallet

Lifting apparatus for use with a cubicle for electrical equipment

A lifting mechanism including a carriage mounting a circuit breaker, a disconnecting switch and the like and supported on guide rails to facilitate racking movement of the circuit breaker, disconnecting switch and the like between the positions of electrical engagement and disengagement. The carriage includes a bucket upon which is mounted electrical devices, e.g. a circuit breaker, a disconnecting switch and rollers to transfer a bucket which moves along the guide rails which are detachably engaged in an electrical switchboard.

Lifting apparatus

A lifting apparatus comprises a platform (6) guided on an upright (2) and movable by a ram (7) acting on a cable and pulley system comprising pulleys (8, 8A, 9, 9A), and cables (11, 13) which are anchored at one end to a fixed mounting (12) and are connected at their other ends to the platform. In order to improve the lift of the platform, the cable and pulley system is arranged to provide a ratio of platform/ram movement of greater than 1:1, and preferably 2:1. The ram is a retraction ram to provide quicker operation than with an expansion ram. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 3, not shown), a single cable (17) replaces the two cables (11, 13) and the fixed anchorages are replaced by a further pulley (16). ...

Manual lifting truck.

MOBILE MECHANISM

AT A AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ARRANGED LIFTING GEAR FOR THE OPTIONAL CULTIVATION OF WITH CONNECTION TAPS OR - PIN PROVIDED DEVICES

Stacker truck

HUBWAGEN

CHASSIS

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrwerk für Transportvorrichtungen (11) mit einer Halterung (1), einem in der Halterung um eine erste, im Wesentlichen vertikale Achse (9) schwenkbaren Radträger (2), an dem zwei um eine gemeinsame Drehachse (10) drehbare Räder (3, 3a) angeordnet sind und eine universell einsetzbare Transportvorrichtung (11) .

DEVICE FOR STEERING A TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT

Holding device and method for mounting or dismounting a vertical earth cylinder

Haltevorrichtung zum Montieren oder Demontieren eines vertikal ausgerichteten Massezylinders (2) eines Plastifizieraggregats (3), insbesondere für eine Formgebungsmaschine (4), welcher Massezylinder (2) als Behälter für einen plastifizierten und/oder zu plastifizierenden Kunststoff ausgebildet ist, wobei - die Haltevorrichtung (1) eine Befestigungsvorrichtung (5) aufweist, welche zum formschlüssigen und/oder kraftschlüssigen Befestigen der Haltevorrichtung (1) an einem Transportgerät (6) geeignet ist, - die Haltevorrichtung (1) ein Koppelelement (7) aufweist, welches zum Koppeln der Haltevorrichtung (1) mit dem vertikal ausgerichteten Massezylinder (2) geeignet ist, und - die Haltevorrichtung (1) so ausgebildet ist, dass ein Kippmoment, welches bei einem Lastübergang einer Last des Massezylinders (2) zwischen dem Plastifizieraggregat (3) einerseits und der Haltevorrichtung (1) zusammen mit einem Transportgerät (6) andererseits auftritt, durch die Haltevorrichtung (1) und/oder durch die ...

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT FOR THE FRONT LOADER OF A TRACTOR

FORK STACKER TRUCK

FAHRBARE EINRICHTUNG ZUM TRANSPORT UND ZUM HEBEN VON LASTEN

CLAMPING UNIT FOR FAESSER, THE ONE EDGE WITH BRACKET SECTION EXHIBITING.

FUNCTION FOR SHIPPING A FLOOR CONVEYANCE AS WELL AS SUPPORTING CAR FOR IT.

ARRANGEMENT FOR VERTICAL PROMOTING OF GOODS.

Displaceable lifting platform

FLOOR CONVEYANCE

FORK-LIFT TRUCK

Stacker truck for hand enterprise

TRANSPORTER FOR SLAB CASTING TABLES

Drive control apparatus for forklift

Container tilting device

Fork carriage apparatus for materials handling vehicle

Steering and traction applications for determining a steering control attribute and a traction control attribute

Based on a steering control input, a measured value of the steering control attribute and a measured value of the traction control attribute received by a steering application, determining: a first setpoint value of the steering control attribute; a target steering angle of the steered wheel of the vehicle. Based on receiving, by a traction application executing on the vehicle control module of the vehicle: a traction speed control input to control the traction wheel of the vehicle, and the target steering angle, from the steering application, determining, by the traction application: a second setpoint value of the traction control attribute.

Personnel carrying vehicle

Lift cylinder and mast assembly of forklift

Intelligent braking system for materials handling vehicles

HAULAGE VEHICLE

MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLE

HEAVY-DUTY GROUND TRANSPORT VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE FOR ISO-CONTAINERS

The invention relates to a heavy-duty ground transportation vehicle, in particular an unmanned heavy-duty transportation vehicle (1) for ISO containers, comprising a drive. The aim of the invention is to provide an environmentally friendly heavy-duty transportation vehicle. This is achieved by arranging a battery (7) in the heavy-duty transportation vehicle (1) to supply power to the drive.

METHOD AND MEANS FOR LIFT TRUCK ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE

METHOD AND MEANS FOR LIFT TRUCK ASSEMBLY AND SERVICING A material handling truck utilizing a transverse frame plate on which a plurality of operating components are sub-assembleD in a location different from the main assembly line, which sub-assembly is transported to a selected assembly station on the line at which it is secured, as by bolting, transversely of the frame of the truck and functions as a structural member thereof. In the example of a sit-down rider electric truck the sub-assembled frame plate may also be mounted for pivoting when the connections, such as bolts, are removed, thereby facilitating truck servicing, as well as functioning when in rigid connection with the frame as a battery retainer plate.

FORKLIFT VEHICLE WITH PALLET RETRIEVING MECHANISM

A self propelled forklift vehicle having a frame formed by two spaced parallel longitudinal frame members and a rear transverse frame member. The fork carriage is movable forwardly and rearwardly on the longitudinal frame members, along the path of the machine, and carries a fork tower and forks. The forks can be forced below the vehicle to raise the vehicle up beneath the rear of a trailer for transport. The vehicle's rear wheels, which steer and drive the vehicle, are closely spaced and tiltable from side to side to allow for rough terrain, with the operator seat and motor on opposite sides thereof to balance each other. A manually operated split pulley drive allows creeping of the vehicle at a closely controlled low speed. The fork tines include erectable rollers to support part of the vehicle weight when the forks carry a forwardly extended load, to prevent tipping. A front gate causes discharge of the contents of a pallet onto the ground when the fork carriage is retracted. An automatic ...

HAULING VEHICLE

The invention relates to a hauling vehicle in the form of a so called terminal tractor which at first hand is intended for transporting containers but which also can be used for transporting different kinds of trailers which are provided only with rear wheels. This hauling vehicle is two-axled and is provided at its rear end with connecting means designed to enable an essentially rigid interconnection of the vehicle frame with the front end of the container or the trailer to be hauled. The rear wheels of the hauling vehicle is steerable as well as drivable from the driving motor of the vehicle. Moreover, the rear axle carrying these steerable and drivable wheels , is connected to the vehicle frame by means of means, e.g. hydraulic cylinders, enabling an adjustment of the vertical position of the vehicle frame relative to the rear axle. After that the vehicle with the rear end of its frame has been rigidly interconnected with the front end of the container, the vehicle frame can be raised ...

GUIDE MEANS FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

PORTABLE HOIST

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO LIFTING APPARATUS

COMPONENT CARRIER

A component carrier for holding and positioning at least one component of an industrial object, the carrier comprising: a mobile trolley; and a component support on the trolley and configured to hold the component; wherein the component support is configured to be mobile relative to the trolley.

A STORAGE SYSTEM WITH A NUMBER OF LATERALLY DISPLACEABLE STORAGE RACKS

It is described a storage system with a number of laterally displaceable storage racks, the system is comprising: a plurality of rails (4) mounted on a floor, a plurality of support frames (1) aligned in succession on the rails (4), each support frame (1) being rectangular with at least two supporting elements (7) parallel to the rails (4), each having a first end and a second end, and at least two coupling members (8) extending across the rails (4), each supporting member (1) comprising wheels (3) with guide flanges (22) abutting the rails; a rack (2) mounted on each support frame (1), a drive unit (5) adapted to displace the support frames (1) with racks (2) along the rails (4). Each support frame (1) has a rotatable locking hook (6) at each support member (7), at the first end of the support member (7), and a corresponding locking lug (13) at the other end, the locking hooks (6) are connected to a rod (12) so that they can be rotated together, and wherein the drive unit (5) is a linear ...

HANDLING VEHICLE AND ELECTROLYSIS PLANT COMPRISING SAID VEHICLE

Ce véhicule (1) comprend des moyens d'accostage d'une charge, des moyens de détection d'obstacle à distance, aptes à balayer une zone (8) de détection, des moyens de collecte de donnée cinématique, destinés à collecter une ou plusieurs données concernant la cinématique du véhicule (1), une unité (16) de traitement, destinée à définir, à l'intérieur de la zone (8) de détection, une zone de surveillance, la forme de la zone de surveillance étant calculée par l'unité (16) de traitement en fonction de la ou des données cinématiques fournies par les moyens de collecte. De plus, le véhicule (1) comprend des moyens de détection d'obstacle par contact, agencés sur une portion du véhicule (1) destinée à faire face à la charge à accoster lors d'une manuvre d'accostage, et des moyens de freinage, destinés à arrêter le véhicule (1) dès qu'un obstacle est heurté par les moyens de détection d'obstacle par contact.

WINERY LIFT

This invention relates to the design of a hand operated device, to assist and simplify the lifting from floor level, transport of and elevated storage racking of heavy carboys and fermentation containers used in the production of wine. Presently available, hand operated lifting devices, due to their mass and design of the lifting arms and floor clearances necessary, are unable to pick up carboys stacked closely and resting directly on the floor without unduly disturbing the contents of the carboys. They are unable to operate in confined areas with minimum clearance between shelving units, due to their overall size.

Ladekarren.

Procédé de fabrication de copolymères

Elektrischer Druckgasausschalter

Hubroller

Chariot pour la manutention de palettes de transport

Gabelstapler

Chariot transporteur élévateur à fourche

Fahrbares Ladegerät mit einer Hub- und Senkvorrichtung für eine mit einem angetriebenen Abschieber versehene Ladegabel oder -schaufel

Lasthebefahrzeug

Hubwagen

Appareil pour détecter la présence de corps étrangers dans des récipients transparents

Chariot élévateur

Hubwagen

Gabelstapler

FLURFOERDERGERAET, INSBESONDERE SEITENSTAPLER.

Lorry unloading trolley - has outer frame supported by tailboard and wheeled frame lifted from ground to tailboard level

The loading and unloading device particularly suitable for the tailboard of a lorry so that material can be extracted from a forward part of the vehicles, carried rearwards and lowered to ground level consists of a vertical frame with rear wheels and two legs extending forwards at the bottom forming an L shape in side view, with further wheels at the remote ends of the horizontals all attached to another, wider frame which is inverted L shape in side view. The horizontals of the wide frame are first lowered to rest on the tailboard by adjusting the verticals. The narrower wheeled frame is then lifted inside it, to the height of the tailboard and can then travel along the horizontals and along the tailboard for loading.

System for replacing a battery of a ground transportation vehicle, particularly of an unmanned heavy-duty transportation vehicle for iso containers

The invention relates to a system for replacing a battery of a ground transportation vehicle, particularly of an unmanned heavy-duty transportation vehicle for ISO containers. The system includes storage spaces for batteries, at least one ground transportation vehicle having a receiving space for a replaceable battery, and at least one loading and unloading device for transporting batteries between the storage spaces and the receiving space of the transport vehicle in a replacement area. The storage space and the receiving space may include respective centering elements such that the battery is aligned relative to the storage space or the receiving space in response to the loading motion of the loading and unloading device.

Method and apparatus for making status reporting devices for container handlers

A mechanism and method for making status reporting devices for container handlers, including: providing a micro-controller module, and installing a program system into memory accessed by a computer directing the micro-controller module. The micro-controller module communicatively couples with means for wirelessly communicating and for sensing a state of the container handler. Means for wirelessly communicating may include means for wirelessly determining container handler location. The micro-controller module may be communicatively coupled to a separate means for determining location. An apparatus making the devices may include a second program system directing the invention's method through a second computer, which may control an assembly device in creating the micro-controller, coupled with the means for sensing and for wirelessly communicating.

Wearpad arrangement

A boom assembly includes a first boom member and a second boom member slidable relative to the first member in a first direction. A stop member that at least partially defines a receptacle is attached to the first member. A closure member is attachable to the first member in a fixed position and movable away from the fixed position. A planar wearpad is insertable into the receptacle in the first direction when the closure member is moved away from the fixed position and the second member is positioned on the first member. The stop and closure members inhibit lateral movement of the wearpad in a direction parallel to the plane of the wearpad, and allow movement of the wearpad in a direction transverse to the plane, when the wearpad is positioned in the receptacle. The second member inhibits movement of the wearpad in the direction transverse to the plane.

Poultry Cart Handler and Method

A cart-handler for mobile carts within narrow confines is provided. The cart-handler is constructed from an elongate frame having at least one upright support rail and opposite ends supported on wheels. A pair of stabilizers is connected to the frame with each stabilizer being movable into a retracted position on the frame and into a laterally-extended position in which the stabilizer directly engages an underlying floor surface to aid in supporting the cart-handler on the floor. When the stabilizers are placed in the laterally-extended position, each stabilizer extends outward from a common side of the elongate frame. A cart-lifter is mounted on the support rail of the frame and is movable vertically along the support rail so that the cart-lifter can engage, elevate, and support a separate mobile cart above the underlying floor surface. The cart-handler can be interconnected to a pair of elevated mobile work platforms.

System for charging electrically powered automated guided vehicles

A system for periodically charging an electrically powered automated guided vehicle includes a charging station positioned adjacent a predetermined route of the automated guided vehicle. The charging station includes a charging arm which is selectively movable between a stowed position and a charge position in which the charging arm engages with the automated guided vehicle to perform a charging operation. The charging station is dimensioned and positioned so as to be positioned underneath a bottom surface of a platform connected to the automated guided vehicle and between a side edge of the platform and the automated guided vehicle.

Method and device for removal of vertical manway cover

A lift for maneuvering a heavy manway cover, the lift including a wheeled base and a generally horizontal arm connectable to the cover. A pair of spaced lifts connecting the arm to the base and a shaft rotatably held within the arm. A wheel crank connected to the shaft to rotate the shaft in a pivotable connection on the end of the shaft. Wherein the shaft having a first position wherein the cover is held against rotation and a second position wherein the weight of the cover allows the cover to pivot under the shaft while an axis of the cover rotates from being perpendicular to the arm to being parallel to the arm.

Adjustment Head for a Hoisting Device

An adjustment head ( 2 ) is provided for a hoisting device ( 1 ) and intended for releasable connection ( 7 ) with the free end ( 6 ) of the hoisting device ( 1 ), said adjustment head ( 2 ) comprising mechanisms ( 9 - 13, 15 ) for three-dimensional adjustment of the adjustment head ( 2 ) independently from adjustment means of the hoisting device ( 1 ).

Multimode vehicular navigation control

Included are embodiments for multimode vehicular navigation control. Some embodiments include a vehicle that has a memory component and a vehicle control module (VCM), where the VCM includes a controller. Additionally, the memory component may store functional modes of operation and control modes of operation, each of the control modes of operation being associated with a mechanism for controlling the vehicle, and each of the functional modes of operation being associated with a desired function of the vehicle. In some embodiments the VCM receives control commands from a system operator and implements the control commands, utilizing the controller. In some embodiments, at least one of the control modes of operation is configured for automatic control of the vehicle and at least one of the control modes of operation is a torque control mode for providing a power signal directly to a vehicle motor, without utilization of the controller.

PALLET TRUCK WITH LIFT INDICATOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A lift indicator assembly for a pallet truck includes a lift sensor assembly, and a lift status display for determining a lift condition of a load wheel of the pallet truck. The lift sensor assembly is to be carried by a fork of the pallet truck and includes a housing section, and a primary sensor assembly. The primary sensor assembly includes a first primary arm coupled to the housing section, and a first primary contact switch carried by the housing section and adjacent the first primary arm. The first primary contact switch has an engaged position and a disengaged position based on position of the first primary arm. The lift status display determines the lift condition of the load wheel based on position of the first primary contact switch. 1. A pallet truck comprising:a cab;a vertical load plate on a front end of the cab;at least one fork extending outwards from a lower end of said vertical load plate in a substantially horizontal direction for insertion into an opening in a pallet, with the pallet including a bottom deck, a top deck and support blocks coupled between the bottom and top decks to define the opening;a load wheel coupled to said at least one fork and configured for lifting said at least one fork and said vertical load plate;a lift sensor assembly carried by said at least one fork and adjacent said load wheel, and comprisinga housing section, and a first primary arm coupled to said housing section, and', 'a first primary contact switch carried by said housing section and adjacent said first primary arm, said first primary contact switch having an engaged position and a disengaged position based on position of said first primary arm; and, 'a primary sensor assembly comprising'}a lift status display configured for determining a lift condition of said load wheel based on position of said first primary contact switch.2. The pallet truck according to wherein said primary sensor assembly further comprises:a second primary arm coupled to said housing ...

ELECTROHYDRAULIC HYBRID LIFTING VEHICLE

A lifting vehicle having two axles with respective differentials; a constant-velocity, universal joint drive connecting the differentials; a telescopic arm; and a hydraulic circuit powered by a hydraulic pump to operate the telescopic arm. The vehicle also has, housed in a first side compartment between the axles, an internal combustion engine, a reversible electric machine, the hydraulic pump, and a disconnectable drive for selectively disconnecting the internal combustion engine from the reversible electric machine and hydraulic pump; the reversible electric machine driving the hydraulic pump when the internal combustion engine is disconnected from the disconnectable drive; and a battery being housed in a second side compartment, on the opposite side of the constant-velocity, universal joint drive to the first side compartment, being connected for charging to the reversible electric machine, and being connected to an electric motor connected to the battery and the constant-velocity, universal joint drive in a third compartment beneath the telescopic arm. 11272829303129303123272810111213101112111210131931111831) A lifting vehicle () comprising two axles ( , ) with respective differentials ( , ); a constant-velocity , universal joint drive () connecting said differentials ( , ); a telescopic arm (); and at least one hydraulic circuit powered by a hydraulic pump () to operate said telescopic arm (); the vehicle being characterized by comprising , in a first side compartment between said axles ( , ) , an internal combustion engine () , a reversible electric machine () , said hydraulic pump () , and a disconnectable drive () for selectively disconnecting said internal combustion engine () from said reversible electric machine () and said hydraulic pump (); said reversible electric machine () driving said hydraulic pump () when said internal combustion engine () is disconnected from said disconnectable drive (); and a battery () being housed in a second side compartment ...

POWERED PALLET TRUCK

A powered pallet truck is provided having a frame assembly that includes a base support portion and a load lift portion. The powered pallet truck has a lift cylinder device connected to the load lift portion and to the base support portion. 1. A powered pallet truck comprising:a frame assembly having a base support portion and a load lift portion, wherein the load lift portion of the frame assembly includes a pair of forks which extend forwardly of the base support portion;a drive wheel having a center and a rotary axis extending therethrough, the rotary axis of the drive wheel disposed rearward of the load lift portion;a drive motor for driving the drive wheel and being mounted in the drive wheel with the drive wheel extending about the drive motor;a lift mechanism connected to the base support portion and the load lift portion, wherein the lift mechanism moves the load lift portion of the frame assembly and the forks thereof up and down relative to the base support portion; anda pressurized fluid supply mechanism in fluid connection with the lift mechanism and being mounted to the load lift portion of the frame assembly.2. The powered pallet truck of wherein the lift mechanism includes a lift cylinder device having an upper portion of the lift cylinder device connected to the load lift portion of the frame assembly and a lower portion of the lift cylinder device connected to the base support portion of the frame assembly.3. The powered pallet truck of wherein the load lift portion of the frame assembly includes an upstanding housing portion configured to receive one or more batteries with the pressurized fluid supply mechanism being located above the one or more batteries.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The powered pallet truck of wherein the powered pallet truck has an overall longitudinal length extending in a fore-and-aft direction from distal ends of the forks to the center of the drive wheel of approximately 54 inches.10. ...

Fork Lift Apparatus

A fork lift for attachment to a truck frame of a truck, include A first mounting beam carried by the truck frame, a detachable attachment mechanism connecting the mounting beam to the truck frame, the detachable attachment mechanism extending through a truck body of the truck, a fork lift mast pivotably connected to the mounting beam, and a tilt actuator connected between the mounting beam and fork lift mast. 1. A fork lift for attachment to a truck frame of a truck , comprising:A first mounting beam carried by the truck frame;a detachable attachment mechanism connecting the mounting beam to the truck frame, the detachable attachment mechanism extending through a truck body of the truck;a fork lift mast pivotably connected to the mounting beam; anda tilt actuator connected between the mounting beam and fork lift mast.2. The fork lift of claim 1 , wherein the truck body is positioned between the truck frame and mounting beam.3. The fork lift of claim 1 , wherein the truck is a pickup truck.4. The fork lift of claim 1 , wherein the detachable attachment mechanism extends perpendicular to the mounting beam.5. The fork lift of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the detachable attachment mechanism is positioned between a rear of the truck body and a rear tire of the truck.6. The fork lift of claim 1 , wherein the fork lift mast is pivotably connected to the mounting beam proximate to the rear of the truck body.7. A fork lift for attachment to a truck frame of a truck claim 1 , comprising:a mounting beam positioned on a truck body of the truck;a detachable attachment mechanism extending through the truck body, the detachable attachment mechanism having one end connected to the truck frame and an opposed end connected to the mounting beam;a fork lift mast pivotably connected directly to the mounting beam; anda tilt actuator connected directly between the mounting beam and fork lift mast.8. The fork lift of claim 7 , wherein the truck body includes an opening through which ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING UNIQUE LANDMARKS TO LOCATE INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES AT START-UP

A method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to position industrial vehicles during start-up. In one embodiment, a method of using pre-positioned objects as landmarks to operate an industrial vehicle is provided. The method comprises identifying a start-up scenario from sensor data, wherein the start-up scenario comprises a unique marker start-up or a pre-positioned object start-up. in response to the identified start-up scenario, either a unique marker or pre-positioned object is identified within a physical environment, wherein the pre-positioned object or unique marker corresponds with a sub-area of the physical environment. The industrial vehicle pose is determined in response to the identity of the pre-positioned object or unique marker and the industrial vehicle is operated based on the determined industrial vehicle pose. 1. A method of operating an industrial vehicle in a navigation system comprising the industrial vehicle , one or more sensors coupled to the industrial vehicle , a mobile computer operably coupled to the industrial vehicle , and an environment based navigation module comprised in the mobile computer , wherein the method comprises:starting-up the industrial vehicle such that the industrial vehicle has no information about its pose;utilizing the mobile computer coupled to the industrial vehicle to process measurement data from the sensors after starting-up the industrial vehicle, wherein the measurement data is indicative of the presence of pre-positioned objects or landmarks within a range of the sensors; the initial pose prediction data is sufficient to determine a sub-area of a physical environment in which the industrial vehicle is positioned, but the initial pose prediction data is insufficient to determine a location of the industrial vehicle within the determined sub-area;', 'utilizing the mobile computer coupled to the industrial vehicle to select a sub-area based on the initial pose prediction data and obtain a sub-area map from ...

Method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to locate industrial vehicles at start-up

A method and apparatus for using unique landmarks to position industrial vehicles during start-up. In one embodiment, a method of using pre-positioned objects as landmarks to operate an industrial vehicle is provided. The method comprises identifying a start-up scenario from sensor data, wherein the start-up scenario comprises a unique marker start-up or a pre-positioned object start-up. in response to the identified start-up scenario, either a unique marker or pre-positioned object is identified within a physical environment, wherein the pre-positioned object or unique marker corresponds with a sub-area of the physical environment. The industrial vehicle pose is determined in response to the identity of the pre-positioned object or unique marker and the industrial vehicle is operated based on the determined industrial vehicle pose.

AUTO-NAVIGATING VEHICLE WITH FIELD-OF-VIEW ENHANCING SENSOR POSITIONING AND METHOD OF ACCOMPLISHING SAME

In accordance with the invention, provides is a auto-navigating vehicle, that include a payload portion configured to hold or pull a payload, a drive system configured to cause the vehicle to drive, stop, and steer, the drive system including drive controls that enable a non-remote operator to drive the vehicle from an operator area proximate to the drive controls, a sensor head configured to detect information indicating the absence and presence of objects in an environment, a navigation system operatively coupled to the drive system and sensor head and configured to auto-navigate the vehicle through the environment without operator drive control. The sensor head is oriented above the drive controls and between the drive controls and payload portion, such that the sensor head is substantially out of a field of view of an operator when in the operator area. 1. An auto-navigating vehicle , comprising:a payload portion configured to hold or pull a payload;a drive system configured to cause the vehicle to drive, stop, and steer, the drive system including drive controls that enable a non-remote operator to drive the vehicle from an operator area proximate to the drive controls;a sensor head configured to detect information indicating the absence and presence of objects in an environment;a navigation system operatively coupled to the drive system and sensor head and configured to auto-navigate the vehicle through the environment without operator drive control,wherein the sensor head is oriented above the drive controls and between the drive controls and payload portion, such that the sensor head is substantially out of a field of view of an operator when in the operator area.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensor head is a camera head comprising one or more stereo cameras.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the camera head includes a plurality of stereo cameras providing a combined camera field of view of about 360 degrees in a plane parallel to a ground surface ...

Stacking Crane System and the Stacking Crane Thereof

A stacking crane moving along a first horizontal direction is disclosed. The stacking crane includes a lifting assembly, a rotating assembly, an extendable assembly, and a fork. The lifting assembly controls the extendable assembly and the fork to move along a vertical direction and the rotating assembly rotates the extendable assembly and the fork along a horizontal surface so that the extendable assembly controls the fork to move at least along the first horizontal direction and along a second horizontal direction to access objects. In addition, a stacking crane system including two stacking cranes is disclosed. The stacking cranes may transfer the objects to each other directly. 1. A stacking crane moving along a first horizontal direction , comprising:a lifting assembly, a rotating assembly, an extendable assembly, and a fork;the lifting assembly controls the extendable assembly and the fork to move along a vertical direction, and the rotating assembly rotates the extendable assembly and the fork along a horizontal surface so that the extendable assembly controls the fork to move at least alone the first horizontal direction and along a second horizontal direction to access objects;the lifting assembly includes four lifting units defining a rectangular area, the four lifting units are respectively arranged in one corner of the rectangular area the extendable assembly controls the fork to access the objects when the fork is between two adjacent lifting units; andthe fork comprises horizontal arms and a plurality of front forks horizontally spaced apart from each other.2. The stacking crane as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stacking crane further comprises a supporting platform arranged within the rectangular area claim 1 , the lifting assembly controls the supporting platform to move along the vertical direction claim 1 , the rotating assembly is arranged on the supporting platform claim 1 , the extendable assembly connects to the rotating assembly claim 1 , ...

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

A remotely operated vehicle assembly for an automated storage and retrieval system moves a product item between a storage container stored in an automated storage and retrieval grid configured to store a plurality of stacks of storage containers, and target containers. The remotely operated vehicle assembly includes a first vehicle including a vehicle body and a wheel arrangement connected to the vehicle body configured to move the remotely operated vehicle along a rail system of the automated storage and retrieval system; and a picking system for moving the product item. The first vehicle includes a container lifting device configured to carry a first target container. The vehicle assembly further includes a second vehicle including a vehicle body and a wheel arrangement connected to the vehicle body configured to move the remotely operated vehicle along a rail system of the automated storage and retrieval system. The second vehicle includes a container lifting device configured to carry a second target container. A bar system mechanically connects the vehicles of the vehicle assembly to each other. The picking system is connected to the bar system. The picking system is configured to move the product item from the storage container to one of the first or second target container. 1. A remotely operated vehicle assembly for an automated storage and retrieval system for moving a product item between a storage container stored in an automated storage and retrieval grid configured to store a plurality of stacks of storage containers , and target containers; wherein the remotely operated vehicle assembly comprises:a first vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a wheel arrangement connected to the vehicle body configured to move the remotely operated vehicle along a rail system of the automated storage and retrieval system;wherein the first vehicle comprises a container lifting device configured to carry a first target container; anda picking system for moving the product ...

SELF-PROPELLED TANDEM AXLE TRAILER

A trailer for towing by a power vehicle is provided and generally includes a frame and a tandem wheel assembly. The frame forms an undercarriage chassis which the tandem wheel assembly is positioned there under. The undercarriage chassis includes a rear wheel assembly, a front wheel assembly, and an extension assembly moving the front wheel assembly between trailing position and a self-propelled position. At least one of the wheel assemblies is powered by a selectively engageable drive assembly including a motor, transmission, driveshaft, selectively engageable clutch and hub, to drive the rotation of at least one of the wheels. 1. A trailer for towing by a power vehicle , comprising:a frame forming an undercarriage chassis; anda tandem wheel assembly positioned under the undercarriage chassis and having a rear wheel assembly including a rear wheel assembly frame, and first and second rear hub assemblies, a front wheel assembly including a front wheel assembly frame, and first and second front hub assemblies, where the front and rear hub assemblies each comprise a drive assembly including a motor, transmission, driveshaft, selectively engageable clutch, and hub; andan extension assembly moving the front wheel assembly between trailing position and a self-propelled position where the rear wheel assembly and the front wheel assembly are positioned to equally support the undercarriage chassis.2. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the clutch comprises a positive clutch including a driving clutch element having a plurality of teeth claim 1 , and a reversible driven clutch element having a keyed first surface claim 1 , and a recessed second surface claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the reversible driven clutch element is in a first orientation claim 1 , and the clutch is engaged claim 1 , the plurality of teeth of the driving clutch element are positively engaged with the keyed first surface of the driven clutch element for causing the rotation of the hub by the motor.3. The ...

Self-propelled tandem axle trailer

A trailer for towing by a power vehicle is provided and generally includes a frame and a tandem wheel assembly. The frame forms an undercarriage chassis which the tandem wheel assembly is positioned there under. The undercarriage chassis includes a steerable rear wheel assembly, a steerable front wheel assembly, and an extension assembly moving the front wheel assembly between trailing position and a self-propelled position where the rear wheel assembly and the front wheel assembly are positioned to equally support the undercarriage chassis.

LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SELF-PROPELLED TANDEM AXLE TRAILER

A trailer for towing by a power vehicle is provided and generally includes a frame and a tandem wheel assembly. The trailer is provided with a drive assembly having a locking mechanism to selectively engage the drive from the motor to the wheels of the trailer. The locking mechanism having a reciprocating pushing member that may push an urging member to act upon a flanged driveshaft to selectively engage a clutch of the drive assembly. 1. A locking mechanism for selectively engaging a drive assembly of a self-propelled trailer , the locking mechanism comprising:a pushing member having a sliding seal, and a detent, the pushing member configured to reciprocate between a first position and second position;a pushing member receptacle configured to receive the pushing member, and providing a fixed seal and first and second ports;an urging member secured at one end by a pivot pin, and having a roller capable of at least partially residing within the detent of the pushing member while in the second position, the roller secured to the urging member;the urging member being normally biased in a first direction, and moved in a second direction by the pushing member, such that the roller resides at least partially within the detent, while the urging member is pushed in the second direction, the urging member having a free end configured to urge a lateral movement of a flanged driveshaft to disengage a clutch of the drive assembly, while the urging member is moved in a second direction.2. The locking mechanism of claim 1 , wherein pushing member is hydraulically actuated claim 1 , and each of the first and second ports of the pushing member receptacle are hydraulic ports.3. The locking mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the first port is in fluid communication with the pushing member above the sliding seal of the pushing member.4. The locking mechanism of claim 3 , wherein the second port is in fluid communication with the pushing member below the sliding seal of the pushing member ...

WORKING MACHINE

A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other. 1. A working machine comprising:a machine body having an operator cab,a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground,a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and 'wherein the working machine comprises a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.', 'an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine,'}2. The working machine according to claim 1 , wherein the electric energy storage unit is positioned at a location on the working machine to provide a counterweight to operator cab claim 1 , relative to the longitudinal axis.3. The working machine according to claim 1 , wherein the ground engaging propulsion structure comprises a front axle and a rear axle supporting the machine body.4. The working machine according to claim 3 , wherein the electric energy storage unit is positioned between the front and ...

LIFT DEVICE WITH ARTICULATED BOOM

A frame, a boom assembly, and an actuator. The boom assembly includes a first boom section having a proximal end coupled to the frame and a distal end opposite the proximal end and a second boom section pivotably coupled to the distal end of the first boom section. The actuator is reconfigurable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The actuator permits the boom assembly to move freely when the actuator is in the unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the actuator is positioned to couple the second boom section to the frame such that the actuator limits movement of the first boom section relative to the frame. 1. A lift device , comprising:a frame; a first boom section having a proximal end coupled to the frame and a distal end opposite the proximal end; and', 'a second boom section pivotably coupled to the distal end of the first boom section; and, 'a boom assembly, comprisingan actuator reconfigurable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein the actuator permits the boom assembly to move freely when the actuator is in the unlocked configuration, and wherein, in the locked configuration, the actuator is positioned to couple the second boom section to the frame such that the actuator limits movement of the first boom section relative to the frame.2. The lift device of claim 1 , wherein the first boom section is a lower boom section claim 1 , wherein the second boom section is an intermediate boom section claim 1 , and wherein the boom assembly further comprises an upper boom section coupled to the intermediate boom section.3. The lift device of claim 2 , wherein the upper boom section includes at least two telescoping boom sections slidably coupled to one another and configured to vary an overall length of the upper boom section.4. The lift device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of:the second boom section defines a first aperture, and the actuator extends into the first aperture when the actuator ...

MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE OBSTACLE SCANNING TOOLS

A materials handling vehicle comprises an obstacle scanning tool and steering mechanism, materials handling hardware, vehicle drive mechanism, and user interface that facilitate movement of the materials handling vehicle and materials handled along a travel path. The tool establishes a scan field, a filter field, and a performance field, and is configured to indicate the presence of obstacles in the filter field and the performance field. The tool executes logic to establish the performance field in response to an input performance level, scan for obstacles in the filter field and the performance field, execute obstacle avoidance for obstacles detected in the filter field, and execute a performance level reduction inquiry for obstacles detected in the performance field wherein outcomes of the inquiry comprise reduction of the performance level when a performance level reduction is available and execution of obstacle avoidance when a performance level reduction is not available. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprisinga vehicle drive mechanism, andan obstacle scanning tool, wherein:{'sub': 'C', 'the vehicle drive mechanism facilitates movement of the materials handling vehicle and materials handled by the materials handling vehicle along a travel path at a vehicle speed Stowards a destination;'}{'sub': i', 'i, 'the obstacle scanning tool comprises obstacle scanning hardware establishing a scan field, a path filter establishing a filter field, and a performance filter establishing a performance field P, and is configured to indicate the presence of obstacles in the filter field and the performance field P; and'} establish the filter field using the path filter,', {'sub': i', 'i, 'establish the performance field Pin response to an input performance level Lusing the performance filter,'}, {'sub': 'i', 'scan for obstacles in the filter field and the performance field P,'}, 'execute obstacle avoidance for obstacles detected in the filter field, and', {'sub': i', 'i, ' ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARRYING ELONGATE CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS

Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for carrying a plurality of elongate construction elements such as pipes. The apparatus comprises opposing side members and a joining member. Each of the side members is elongate in width and comprises one or more couplings and attachment points. The couplings are configured to receive thereat corresponding couplings of a lifting machine. The attachment points are spaced along the width of the side member and configured to receive construction element engaging members thereat. The joining member is between the side members and has a length that is adjustable to define a separation between the side members which corresponds to a length of the construction element. 1. An apparatus for carrying a plurality of elongate construction elements , the apparatus comprising: one or more couplings configured to receive thereat corresponding couplings of a lifting machine; and', 'attachment points spaced along the width of the side member, the attachment points being configured to receive construction element engaging members thereat, and, 'opposing side members, each side member being elongate in width and comprisinga joining member between the side members, a length of the joining member being adjustable to define a separation between the side members which corresponds to a length of the construction elements.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more couplings comprise couplings spaced along the width of each side member.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the couplings are located at opposing ends of each side member.4. The apparatus of any one of to claim 2 , wherein the one or more couplings each comprise a recess configured to receive a fastener of the lifting machine.5. The apparatus of any one of to claim 2 , wherein the one or more couplings each comprise a corner casting configured to receive a twistlock of the lifting machine.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the one or more couplings are configured to ...

FORKLIFT APPARATUS, FORKLIFT CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

A forklift apparatus includes: an error prediction unit configured to predict a first positional error which is a positional error after picking-up between a standard position of a fork and a central position of a pallet on the fork after the pallet is picked up and a first angle error which is an angle error after picking-up with respect to the fork in the pallet; a travel route correction unit configured to correct a travel route from a picking-up position of the pallet to a stacking position of the pallet to offset the first positional error and the first angle error when the pallet is stacked; and a conveyance travel control unit configured to perform travel control such that the pallet is conveyed along the corrected travel route. 1. A forklift apparatus comprising:an error prediction unit configured to predict a first positional error which is a positional error after picking-up between a standard position of a fork and a central position of a pallet on the fork after the pallet is picked up and a first angle error which is an angle error after picking-up with respect to the fork in the pallet;a travel route correction unit configured to correct a travel route from a picking-up position of the pallet to a stacking position of the pallet to offset the first positional error and the first angle error when the pallet is stacked; anda conveyance travel control unit configured to perform travel control such that the pallet is conveyed along the corrected travel route.2. The forklift apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a relative position angle detection unit configured to detect a relative position before picking-up between the standard position of the fork and the central position of the pallet before the pallet is picked up and a relative angle before picking-up with respect to the fork of the pallet,wherein the error prediction unit is configured to predict the first positional error and the first angle error based on the relative position before ...

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEM AND ROBOT FOR TRANSPORTING STORAGE BINS

The present invention concerns an automated storage system and remotely operated vehicle or robot for picking up storage bins from a storage system. The inventive vehicle or robot comprises a vehicle body, which vehicle body further comprises a first section for storing vehicle driving means and a second section for receiving any storage bin stored in a storage column within the storage system, a vehicle lifting device which is at least indirectly connected to the vehicle body in order to lift the storage bin into the second section, a first set of vehicle rolling means connected to the vehicle body in order to allow movement of the vehicle along a first direction (X) within the storage system during use and a second set of vehicle rolling means connected to the vehicle body in order to allow movement of the vehicle along a second direction (Y) in the storage system during use. The second direction (Y) is oriented perpendicular to the first direction (X). The inventive vehicle is characterized in that the second section comprises a cavity arranged centrally within the vehicle body. This cavity has at least one bin receiving opening facing towards the underlying storage columns during use. In addition, at least one of the two sets of vehicle rolling means is arranged fully within the vehicle body. 1. An automated storage system , comprising i. a plurality of pillars which are positioned with internal distances and in a rectangular arrangement, wherein the rectangular arrangement of the pillars define storage columns for the storage of a plurality of vertically-stacked storage bins,', 'ii. supporting rails arranged in a two-dimensional matrix on top of the pillars, said supporting rails defining rolling tracks arranged in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the supporting rails further defining openings for the storage columns,, 'a. a three-dimensional storage structure, comprising'} i. a vehicle body,', 'ii. a cavity arranged ...

SHOPPING FACILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS TO ADDRESS GROUND AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Some embodiments provide methods, systems and apparatus to enhance safety. In some embodiments, a system comprises: a central computer system comprising: a transceiver; a control circuit; and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: communicate positioning routing instructions to the plurality of motorized transport units directing the motorized transport units to one or more external areas of a shopping facility that are exposed to weather conditions; and communicate separate area routing instructions to each of the motorized transport units that when implemented cause the motorized transport units to cooperatively and in concert travel in accordance with the area routing instructions over at least predefined portions of one or more external areas to cause ground treatment systems to address ground level conditions. 1. A system providing enhanced safety , comprising: a transceiver configured to communicate with the motorized transport units located at a shopping facility;', 'a control circuit coupled with the transceiver; and', 'a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of:, 'a central computer system that is separate and distinct from a plurality of self-propelled motorized transport units, wherein each of the plurality of motorized transport units is configured to temporarily and interchangeably engage and disengage with anyone of a plurality of different detachable ground treatment systems each configured to perform a different ground treatment to address a different external ground level condition, and wherein the central computer system comprisescommunicate engagement instructions to each of the plurality of motorized transport units to temporarily couple with at least one of the plurality of different detachable ...

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE DISTANCE AND RANGE MEASUREMENT DEVICE CALIBRATION

Processes and systems for calibrating a distance and range measurement device coupled to an industrial vehicle are disclosed. The calibration requires no physical movement of the distance and range measurement device. Instead, actual measurements from the device are used with nominal detection zones and nominal measurements to create modified detection zones to detect objects within the modified detection zones. 1. A process for calibrating a distance and range measurement device coupled to an industrial vehicle , the process comprising:determining a nominal height above ground to end a nominal detection zone;determining a device height of the distance and range measurement device above the ground;taking a measurement of an emission from the distance and range measurement device at a pitch angle; andcreating a modified detection zone based on the nominal height, the device height, and the measurement.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein taking a measurement of an emission from the distance and range measurement device at a pitch angle comprises taking a measurement of the emission from the distance and range measurement device at a yaw angle of zero degrees with reference to a roll axis of the distance and range measurement device.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein taking a measurement of an emission from the distance and range measurement device at a pitch angle comprises taking a measurement of the emission from the distance and range measurement device at a yaw angle other than zero degrees with reference to a roll axis of the distance and range measurement device.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein creating a modified detection zone based on the nominal height claim 1 , the device height claim 1 , and the measurement comprises:determining that the pitch angle is correct by determining that the measurement is within a pitch tolerance of a length of the nominal detection zone; andusing the nominal detection zone as the modified detection zone if the pitch angle is ...

MATERIAL LOGISTICS SYSTEM

Material logistics system for coordinating transfer of production material so that production material is available as needed at production stations of a manufacturing facility, in particular a series production facility. Thus, multiple sensors are provided for sensing a production material supply at production stations, as well as a central unit in signal-transmitting connection with the sensors and which, based on output signals transmitted from the sensors, determines logistics data relating to the production material for a particular production station. And also, using logistics data, generates control signals for the transfer of production material and provides them for further data processing units. Furthermore, the central unit uses logistics data to control a driverless transport vehicle, having a transport rack including a transport level, for transporting production material accommodated in containers, for a partially automatic container transfer between a transport rack and a storage rack of a production station. 2. The material logistics system according to claim 1 , wherein:a) for compensating for the height difference, the raising/lowering apparatus for the container transfer between the transport rack and the storage rack adjusts, at least partially, the height of a body of the at least one driverless transport vehicle.3. The material logistics system according to claim 1 , wherein:a) for compensating for the height difference, the raising/lowering apparatus for the container transfer between the transport rack and the storage rack adjusts, at least partially, at least one transport level, or the transport rack, of the at least one driverless transport vehicle.4. The material logistics system according to claim 1 , wherein:a) a control apparatus is provided for controlling the raising/lowering apparatus for a fully automatic or semiautomatic height adjustment.5. The material logistics system according to claim 4 , wherein:a) the control apparatus is ...

MATERIAL HANDLING METHOD AND DEVICE, SERVER, AND HANDLING ROBOT

The present disclosure provides a material handling method and device, a server and a handling robot. The material handling method provided by the present embodiment includes: acquiring position information and idle storage unit information of a robot; and allocating a second handling task to the robot according to the position information, the idle storage unit information and a position of a first target included in a first handling task; where one of the first handling task and the second handling task is a material fetching task, and the other is a returning task. Thus, a handling strategy can be set flexibly, and fetching materials while returning is implemented during a material handling process, the handling efficiency of the materials is improved effectively. 1. A material handling method , comprising:acquiring position information and idle storage unit information of a robot; andallocating a second handling task to the robot according to the position information, the idle storage unit information and a position of a first target comprised in a first handling task; wherein the first handling task is a material fetching task, and the second handling task is a returning task;when a return position in the second handling task is a position of an idle storage site, the allocating the second handling task to the robot comprises:generating a material fetching path according to the position information and a position of the first target comprised in the first handling task; and determining positions corresponding to U idle storage sites whose distances from the material fetching path are within a first preset range as return positions of a second target; wherein U is a natural number greater than 0; and/ordetermining, according to the position information, positions corresponding to U idle storage sites whose distances from the robot are within a second preset range as return positions of the second target; wherein U is a natural number greater than 0.2. The method ...

LOW PROFILE COMPACT TOOL CARRIERS

Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size and to lower the center of gravity to improve the stability of the compact tool carrier during use. 1. A loader apparatus configured for standing operator control and comprising:a loader adapted to carry a tool, the loader being moveable between a down position and a vertically raised position;a loader support for supporting the loader, the loader support having a first side and a second side, the loader being free from direct attachment to the loader support;a first linkage pivotally attached to the first side of the loader support at a first linkage pivot point;a second linkage pivotally attached to the first side of the loader support at a second linkage pivot point;an actuator pivotally attached to the first side of the loader support at an actuator pivot point;a control station having operator controls for propelling the loader apparatus forward and for raising and lowering the loader; andan operator platform for standing operation of the operator controls of the control station, the operator platform being located toward a rear of the loader apparatus such that the first linkage pivot point, second linkage pivot point, and the actuator pivot point are disposed forward of the operator platform, the first linkage pivot point, second linkage pivot point, and the actuator pivot point being disposed below the operator controls of the control station.2. The loader apparatus as set forth in wherein the loader support comprises a lower frame and an upper frame claim 1 , the control station being mounted to the upper frame.3. The loader apparatus as set forth in wherein the loader support incorporates a single weldment.4. The loader apparatus as set forth in wherein the loader comprises a loader arm claim 1 , the loader arm being ...

ROBOTIC DELIVERY AND RETRIEVAL OF CRATES TO AND FROM NON-UNIFORMLY SIZED STORAGE SPACES IN A VERSATILE SHELVING ARRAY

A storage setup and method for robotic delivery and retrieval of crates from shelving blocks are disclosed. At least one shelving block in the setup comprises non-uniformly spaced apart storage surfaces. The storage surfaces are accessible to lift-robots through a network of tracks comprising intersecting vertically and horizontally oriented tracks. A computerized control system is configured to differentiate between storage locations based on which crate sizes from at least two different ranges of crate sizes a storage location can store. The storage may be automatically optimized by routing robots to store crates in storage locations sized in correlation with the size of the crate to be stored. 1. A storage setup for logistic centers using lift robots for storing and retrieving crates , the storage setup comprises:at least one shelving block comprising at least one shelving unit, each shelving unit having a plurality of horizontally oriented vertically spaced apart storage surfaces configured to store thereon crates;a network of intersecting track arrays deployed next to the block's shelving for allowing robotic delivery and retrieval of crates to and from storage locations in the shelving block; anda computerized control system in which storage locations and track data are registered such that robots can be routed by the computerized control system through the tracks for delivering crates to and retrieving crates from the storage locations;wherein at least two groups of storage locations in the shelving block differ in the size of the vertical spacing between horizontally oriented storage surfaces such that crates of a height shorter than the size of the vertical spacing in at least one of the groups but taller than the size of the vertical spacing in other of the groups can be robotically stored to and retrieved from a horizontally oriented storage surface constituting a storage location in which the vertical spacing is of a size greater than a height of the ...

MOTION-MODE SWITCHING MODULE FOR LIFT ROBOTS

A direction switching module for lift robots using a pair of pinions coupled to a rack for propelling vertically and horizontally according to the track's orientation, is disclosed. In a linear motion mode both pinions rotate in the same velocity. In a direction switching mode, when changing from vertical to horizontal motion mode and vise versa, the module is capable of propelling one pinion on a vertical track and its counterpart on a horizontal track, simultaneously, each pinion in a different velocity. A bogie propelled by two pairs of said module is also disclosed, and a controller configured to drive both pinions in same velocity during linear motion and each pinion in a separate appropriate velocity during the direction switching mode. A method for turning a pinion-driven lift-robot in an intersection of rails and a controller for controlling the linear motion modes and the direction switching modes of the lift robot are also disclosed. 1. A direction switching module for lift robots , the direction switching module comprises:a first and a second counterpart pinions mounted in serial configuration on a common pivotable-holder, the pinions are couplable to an external rack for traveling along the rack upon rotation of the pinions, wherein an axis of rotation of the first pinion is in parallel orientation to an axis of rotation of the counterpart pinion, the pivotable-holder comprises a pivoting arrangement in a mid-portion thereof and is couplable to a bogie of a lift robot such that the pivotable-holder can pivot about an axis parallel to the axes of the pinions, between a lateral orientation in which the pinions' axes share a horizontal plane and between a vertical orientation in which the pinions' axes share a vertical plane; anda motor, wherein a drive-shaft of the motor is coupled to the axis of a first of the counterpart pinions for driving the pinion in a desired rotation velocity, wherein the second of the counterpart pinions is coupled to a driving ...

Hybrid Modular Storage Fetching System

A hybrid modular storage fetching system is described. In an example implementation, an automated guided vehicle of the hybrid modular storage fetching system includes a drive unit that provides motive force to propel the automated guided vehicle within an operating environment. The automated guided vehicle may also include a container handling mechanism including an extender and a carrying surface, the container handling mechanism having three or more degrees of freedom to move the carrying surface along three or more axes. The container handling mechanism may retrieve an item from a first target shelving unit using the carrying surface and the three or more degrees of freedom and place the item on a second target shelving unit. The automated guided vehicle may also include a power source coupled to provide power to the drive unit and the container handling mechanism. 1. An item handling and storage mechanism for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) , comprising:an item storage rack mountable to a frame of the AGV, the item storage rack including a plurality of shelves, each shelf of the plurality of shelves capable of storing an item;an extender mountable at a proximal end to the frame of an AGV proximate to the item storage rack, the extender having three or more degrees of freedom; anda carrying surface connected at a distal end of the extender, the carrying surface being movable by the extender vertically parallel relative to a face of the item storage rack, perpendicularly relative to the face of the item storage rack, and horizontally parallel relative to the face of the item storage rack, the carrying surface being extendable by the extender using the three or more degrees of freedom to retrieve a certain item from a separate shelving unit located within reaching distance of the extender and retractable using the three or more degrees of freedom to place the certain item on one of the shelves of the item storage rack.218. The item handling and storage mechanism ...

SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A self-driving vehicle management system and method configured to provide formal routing and task instructions to automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The system and method include providing any permanent or temporary change in the routing or task instructions without having to take the AGVs offline for reprogramming. The formal routing and task instructions, as well as any permanent or temporary changes in the routing or task instructions can be provided by an operator and/or one or more markers, such as bar codes. 1. A method of operating a self-driving system , comprising:receiving formal routing and task instructions from a control system or a system administrator, wherein the formal routing and task instructions are received by a self-driving vehicle;detecting and retrieving routing and task instructions from one or more markers using a camera coupled to the self-driving vehicle, wherein the routing and task instructions from the markers are different than the formal routing and task instructions; andsending the routing and task instructions retrieved from the markers to the control system or the system administrator to update the formal routing and task instructions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the markers are positioned in a workspace such that the markers can be removed from the workspace and additional markers can be positioned in the workspace.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the markers are barcodes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the routing and task instructions retrieved from the markers include instructions to reverse the self-driving vehicle into a workspace.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the routing and task instructions retrieved from the markers include instructions to rotate the self-driving system 180 degrees within a workspace.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the routing and task instructions retrieved from the markers include instructions to transport inventory using the self-driving vehicle to a different location.7. The method ...

RECHARGING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in monitor power levels at a shopping facility, comprising: central control system separate and distinct from a plurality of self-propelled motorized transport units, wherein the central control system comprises: a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications from the plurality of motorized transport units; a control circuit coupled with the transceiver; and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that cause the control circuit to: identify available stored power levels at each of the plurality of motorized transport units; identify an available recharge station, of a plurality of recharge stations distributed throughout the shopping facility, at least relative to a location of the first motorized transport unit intended to be subjected to recharging; and wirelessly communicate one or more instructions to cause the first motorized transport unit to cooperate with an available recharge station. 1. A system that monitors motorized vehicles operating at a shopping facility , comprising:a transport unit central control system separate and distinct from a plurality of motorized transport units at a shopping facility, wherein each of the plurality of motorized transport units is self-propelled and wherein the transport unit central control system comprises:a transceiver configured to wirelessly receive communications from the plurality of motorized transport units located at the shopping facility;a control circuit coupled with the transceiver; and identify that a first motorized transport unit, of the plurality of motorized transport units, is unable to effectively move itself;', 'determine, based on the determination that the first motorized transport unit is unable to effectively move itself, a location of the first motorized transport unit within the shopping facility;', 'identify a first recharge station, of a plurality of recharge stations at the shopping facility; and', ' ...

System for stabilizing self-propelled operating machines

Described is a system for stabilizing a self-propelled operating machine (1), comprising scissor-like stabilizers (10), designed to pass from operating configurations, in which they stabilize the machine (1), thereby raising the wheels (22) above the ground, to a rest configuration, in which the wheels (11) are returned to the ground, in turn comprising: one or more pairs of rotatable stabilizing telescopic arms (2), each arm (2) comprising a first segment (21) and a second segment (22) extendable and retractable relative to the first segment (21) and equipped with a foot (20) for contact with the ground; first movement means (3) designed to rotate the arms (2) between a completely raised position and lowered working positions; second movement means designed to move the second segments (22) between a completely closed position and extended positions; and a processing unit configured to control the first and second movement means in such a way that the stabilizers (10) perform the following retraction sequence: rotating the arms (2) upwards to a first partially raised position; retracting the second segments (22) to a completely closed position; rotating the arms (2) upwards to the completely raised position, so that the stabilizers (10) are in the rest position.

Shopping Facility Assistance System and Method to Retrieve In-Store Abandoned Mobile Item Containers

A central computer system identifies a mobile item container in a retail shopping facility as being abandoned. The central computer system then directs a motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility to the abandoned mobile item container and causes that motorized transport unit to physically attach to the abandoned mobile item container. The central computer system then directs that motorized transport unit through the retail shopping facility with the attached abandoned mobile item container to a specified destination within the retail shopping facility. Abandonment can be determined as a function, at least in part, of determining that the mobile item container is both stationary and unattended for at least a predetermined amount of time. By one approach the central computer system can use different predetermined amounts of time when assessing abandonment depending upon where in the retail shopping facility the mobile item containers are located.

System for tracking waste or recyclable material

Systems, methods and devices are provided for tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices enabled to capture and record information about waste material at a point in a distribution chain, as well as information technology systems for collecting, processing, analyzing and otherwise managing information about a large number and variety of streams of waste material.

Forklift system for waste or recyclable material handling

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices enabled to capture and record information about waste material at a point in a distribution chain, and information technology systems for collecting, processing, and analyzing information about a large number and variety of streams of waste material. A forklift system may include a forklift, an RFID reader with an antenna positioned on or in proximity to the forklift, wherein the antenna is positioned to read RFID information from an RFID tag positioned on an item handled by the forklift. The system may also include a device for measuring a parameter indicative of the weight of the item handled by the forklift, and a processing facility with a server for associating the information read by the RFID reader and the parameter indicative of the weight of the item.

Virtual Moving Safety Limits For Vehicles Transporting Objects

Example systems and methods are disclosed for implementing vehicle operation limits to prevent vehicle load failure during vehicle teleoperation. The method may include receiving sensor data from sensors on a vehicle that carries a load. The vehicle may be controlled by a remote control system. The load weight and dimensions may be determined based on the sensor data. In order to prevent a vehicle load failure, a forward velocity limit and an angular velocity limit may be calculated. Vehicle load failures may include the vehicle tipping over, the load tipping over, the load sliding off of the vehicle, or collisions. The vehicle carrying the load may be restricted from exceeding the forward velocity limit and/or the angular velocity limit during vehicle operation. The remote control system may display a user interface indicating to a remote operator the forward velocity limit and the angular velocity limit. 1. A method comprising:receiving sensor data from one or more sensors on a vehicle that is moving within an environment while carrying a load;determining, by a processor, a load weight and one or more load dimensions based on the sensor data;determining, by the processor based on the load weight and the one or more load dimensions, an envelope of permissible pairs of angular velocity values and forward velocity values for the vehicle while carrying the load to prevent vehicle load failure; andpreventing, by the processor, operation of the vehicle outside of the envelope of permissible pairs of angular velocity values and forward velocity values.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing for display of a graphical representation of the envelope with a first axis representative of angular velocity and a second axis representative of forward velocity.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising providing for display of a current pair of forward velocity and angular velocity values within the graphical representation of the envelope.4. The method of ...

PALLET TRUCK ASSEMBLY

A powered pallet truck with a selectable effective reduced turning radius, and an intermediate roller assembly for mounting on the powered pallet truck, are provided. The intermediate roller assembly can include a base, a linear actuator pivotably connected at a base end to the base, a linkage pivotably connected to the base, and at least one roller having an axis pivotably connected to an actuating end of the linear actuator and to the linkage, the at least one roller thus being movable between a retracted and an engagement position. The assembly can be mounted to the underside of a pallet truck fork having a load wheel. A turning radius effectively defined by a drive wheel of the pallet truck and the intermediate roller, or a turning radius effectively defined by the drive wheel and the load wheel, can be selected. 1. An intermediate roller assembly for mounting on an underside of a fork of a powered pallet truck , the intermediate roller assembly comprising:a base;a linear actuator pivotably connected at a base end to the base;a linkage pivotably connected to the base; andat least one roller having an axis pivotably connected to an actuating end of the linear actuator and to the linkage, the at least one roller thus being movable between a retracted and an engagement position.2. The intermediate roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base is adapted for fastening to the underside of the fork.3. The intermediate roller assembly of claim 1 , wherein the linear actuator comprises a hydraulic cylinder.4. The intermediate roller assembly of installed on the underside of the fork of the powered pallet truck and disposed between at least one drive wheel of the powered pallet truck and at least one load wheel of the fork claim 1 , such that when the at least one roller is in the engagement position and in contact with a work surface and the at least one load wheel is not in contact with the work surface claim 1 , a turning radius of the powered pallet truck is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANEUVERING A MOBILE DRIVE UNIT

A mobile drive unit is provided for transporting an inventory holder. The mobile drive unit is operable to dock with the inventory holder, move the inventory holder in a first translational direction, and while docked with the inventory holder, selectively rotate the inventory holder while continuing to move in the first translational direction. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for transporting an inventory holder comprising:docking a mobile drive unit with the inventory holder;while the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder are docked together, moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder in a first translational direction; andselectively rotating the inventory holder while the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder move in the first translational direction.29. The method of claim 28 , further comprising selectively rotating the mobile drive unit in a first rotational direction while the inventory holder selectively rotates in a second rotational direction.30. The method of claim 29 , further comprising the mobile drive unit rotating in the first rotational direction by an amount calculated to cause the mobile drive unit to change from the first translational direction to a second translational direction.31. The method of claim 29 , wherein the first and second rotational directions are different.32. The method claim 28 , and further comprising the mobile drive unit rotating in a first rotational direction at a first rate of movement while selectively rotating the inventory holder in a second rotational direction at a second rate of movement claim 28 , wherein the first rate of movement and the second rate of movement are different.33. The method of claim 28 , wherein the inventory holder comprises a first face that is orthogonal to the first translational direction and further comprising the mobile drive unit claim 28 , while continuing translational movement claim 28 , rotating to a second translational direction while the first face of the ...

METHOD OF GENERATING TRAINING DATA, TRAINING DATA GENERATING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

An objective is to efficiently store images to be used as training data. A server determines an image area (first image area) including an image of a marker or the like, in a captured image corresponding to image data acquired by image capturing by a camera, for example. The server then determines an image area (second image area) of a moving body (for example, forklift) equipped with the marker or the like. The server generates and stores training data corresponding to the second image area. The training data will be used for machine learning later. 1. A method of generating training data executed by a computer , the method comprising:determining a second image area in at least one captured image, the second image area comprising a first image area for acquiring identification information on a moving body; andgenerating training data for machine learning, the training data corresponding to the determined second image area.2. The method of generating training data according to claim 1 , wherein the second image area has a size determined on basis of a size of the first image area.3. The method of generating training data according to claim 1 , wherein if the captured image comprises a plurality of first image areas claim 1 , the second image area is determined on basis of an interval between the first image areas.4. The method of generating training data according to claim 1 , wherein the second image area is determined on basis of a position of the first image area in the captured image.5. The method of generating training data according to claim 1 , whereinthe at least one captured image comprises a plurality of images captured sequentially in time,the method further comprises detecting a movement of the first image area in the images, andthe second image area is determined on basis of the movement of the first image area.6. The method of generating training data according to claim 1 , further comprising:changing a color in the first image area, whereinthe ...

TELEHANDLER WITH IMPROVED STABILISERS

Described is a stabiliser () for a telehandler, comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms () fixed to the frame (), each of which includes a first hollow segment () directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment () inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment (). 11112112131112113111122132121131181213121131122132. A stabiliser () for a telehandler , comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms ( , ) fixed to said frame () , each of which includes a first hollow segment ( , ) directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment ( , ) inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment ( , ) and at least one pull-out linear actuator () of the electric type positioned inside the arm ( , ) and having an end fixed to the first segment ( , ) and an end fixed to the second segment ( , ).2112113111161711121131. The scissor stabiliser () according to claim 1 , wherein the first segments ( claim 1 , ) of the arms are connected in a rotational fashion to the frame () claim 1 , two rotation linear actuators ( claim 1 , ) being hinged at a respective first end to the frame () and at an opposite end to a respective first segment ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , to allow the oscillation.31617. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein said rotation linear actuators ( claim 2 , ) are of the hydraulic type.418. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation linear actuators () are of the electric type.5. The stabiliser according to claim 1 , wherein each arm is telescopic and includes more than two segments slidably inserted inside each other claim 1 , to define at least two sliding elements.6102331218. An electric telehandler () claim 1 , comprising a carriage () movable on wheels () claim 1 , one or more traction apparatuses connected to the drive wheels () claim 1 , an electric motor ...

HONEYCOMB SYSTEM AND MATERIAL BOX STORAGE AND SORTING SYSTEM

A honeycomb system includes at least one modular storage unit. The modular storage unit comprises a set of dual-goods-location shelves at least one lifting machine, at least one shuttle vehicle and at least one power station. The set of dual-goods-location shelves are parallel to each other to form a roadway where the shuttle vehicle operates. The power station is arranged at two ends or in a middle portion of the dual-goods-location shelves and is integrated with a transmission mechanism and a support frame. The transmission mechanism is connected to the shuttle vehicle and the lifting machine to perform goods transfer therebetween. 1. A honeycomb system , applied to a storage and sorting system , the honeycomb system comprising at least one modular storage unit that corresponds to a sorting apparatus , whereinthe modular storage unit comprises a set of dual-goods-location shelves, at least one lifting machine, at least one shuttle vehicle and at least one power station,the dual-goods-location shelves are parallel to each other to form a roadway where the shuttle vehicle operates therein,the power station is arranged at an end or in a middle portion of the dual-goods-location shelves and is integrated with a transmission mechanism and a support frame; and the transmission mechanism is connected to the shuttle vehicle and the lifting machine to perform goods transfer between the shuttle vehicle and the lifting machine.2. The honeycomb system according to claim 1 , wherein the shuttle vehicle is a bidirectional-stretching and single-goods-location shuttle vehicle or a bidirectional-stretching and dual-goods-location shuttle vehicle; the bidirectional-stretching and single-goods-location shuttle vehicle comprises a single-goods-location storage platform and a fork; the bidirectional-stretching and dual-goods-location shuttle vehicle comprises a dual-goods-location storage platform and a fork; and the forks are bidirectional-stretching forks.3. The honeycomb system ...

AUTOMATED HITCH FOR AUTOMATED VEHICLE

Systems and methods for towing, hitching, and connecting devices are described. An autonomous guided vehicle includes an automated hitch capable of connecting to a variety of types of containers. 1. An automatic hitching system , the system comprising: a shaft;', 'a hitch comprising an aperture that is configured to interface with a connection feature of an item container, wherein the hitch is coupled to an end of the shaft;', 'a lateral actuator configured to move the hitch laterally;', 'a vertical actuator configured to vertically maneuver the shaft; and', 'a sensor configured to sense a surrounding of the automatic hitching system, a location of the item container, and a location of the connection feature of the item container relative to the hitch;, 'a frame configured to couple to an automated guided vehicle (AGV), wherein the frame comprisesa control system in communication with the lateral actuator, the vertical actuator, and the sensor, wherein the control system receives and interprets sensor inputs from the sensor, wherein the control system generates commands based on the interpreted sensor inputs to control the rotational actuator and vertical actuator to maneuver the hitch, and wherein the control system generates commands based on the interpreted sensor inputs to operate the automated guided vehicle.2. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the vertical actuator comprises a motor that moves the shaft up and down using a wind-up belt in a pulley arrangement claim 1 , and wherein the shaft is pulled downward when the wind-up belt is wound in and pulled upward by an integrated gas spring when the belt is wound out.3. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the lateral actuator is configured to rotate the hitch about an axis.4. The automatic hitching system of claim 1 , wherein the hitch comprises a hitch pocket that is surrounded by a peripheral wall.5. The automatic hitching system of claim 4 , wherein the hitch pocket comprises a ...

PALLET TRUCK

A pallet truck is provided having an electrical system that reduces wear and the likelihood of fracture of the control wiring and output cable by having a controller to which they are connected also be mounted to the steering mechanism that rotates relative to a base support portion of a truck frame, and a hydraulic power unit that permits a reduced size and height, with a manual hydraulic cylinder and cylinder body at a substantially similar height, and the cylinder body and oil storage cavity in a concentric arrangement. 1. A pallet truck having an electrical system comprising: a truck frame , the truck frame having a load lift portion and a base support portion coupled to and rearward of the load lift portion , a steering mechanism rotatably connected to the truck frame at the base support portion , a power source mounted to the load lift portion , a controller mounted to the steering mechanism , the controller and power source being connected by a power cable , the controller and the steering mechanism being connected by control wiring and an output cable.2. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the steering mechanism further comprises an operating handle.3. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the controller is connected to the operating handle by the control wiring.4. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a hydraulic power unit connected to the base support portion and being configured to lift the load lift portion relative to the base support portion.5. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the operating handle is connected to the hydraulic power unit.6. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the hydraulic power unit further comprises a manual hydraulic cylinder.7. The pallet truck in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the operating handle is configured to operate the manual hydraulic cylinder via pivotal movement of the operating handle.8. The pallet truck in accordance ...

Method and System for Transporting Inventory Items

A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder capable of storing inventory items and a mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is capable of moving to a first point with the inventory holder at least one of coupled to and supported by the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is additionally capable of determining a location of the inventory holder and calculating a difference between the location of the inventory holder and the first point. The mobile drive unit is then capable of determining whether the difference is greater than a predetermined tolerance. In response to determining that the difference is greater than the predetermined tolerance, the mobile drive unit is also capable of moving to a second point based on the location of the inventory holder, docking with the inventory holder, and moving the mobile drive unit and the inventory holder to the first point. 132-. (canceled)33. A method for transporting inventory holders , comprising:moving a mobile drive unit beneath an inventory holder, wherein the inventory holder comprises a frame and a plurality of legs, wherein the legs are arranged to form at least one device opening that allows the mobile drive unit to move under the inventory holder;lifting the inventory holder with the mobile drive unit; andmoving the mobile drive unit while the inventory holder is lifted.34. The method of claim 33 , wherein the inventory holder comprises at least one bin capable of holding a plurality of inventory items.35. The method of claim 33 , further comprising receiving claim 33 , by the mobile drive unit claim 33 , a request from a requesting entity to move the inventory holder.36. The method of claim 33 , wherein the inventory holder is identified from a plurality of inventory holders for transport by the mobile drive unit.37. The method of claim 33 , further comprising receiving claim 33 , by the mobile drive unit claim 33 , a location of the inventory holder from a requesting entity.38. ...

Bulk Bag Design With Pass-Through Forklift Tine Sleeves and Method of Use

A bag configured to contain and transport bulk material includes at least one through-hole positioned at an upper portion of the bag to facilitate ingress/egress of a hoist-member of a hoisting machine. Other embodiments include a spout located at a bottom-side portion of the bag or at a base of the bag, and inserts placed at a base of the bag to form a desired contour to generate a gradient by which the material may flow. The inserts may be temporarily placed at the base or permanently affixed thereto. Further embodiments may include a contoured base without the use of inserts to generate the gradient. Methods of use include stacking and handling the bags without requiring an operator in addition to the one operating the hoisting machine or requiring the hoist machine operator to interrupt operation of the hoist machine to rig the bag to the hoist machine.

System and method for operating a system having at least one first mobile part and one second mobile part

A system includes a first mobile part and a second mobile part, each being able to be moved in a movement plane of an installation. The first mobile part has corner modules at its outer corner areas, and the second mobile part also has corner modules at its outer corner areas. Each corner module has an electronic circuit together with transmitters and receivers such that modulated light is able to be emitted with the aid of the transmitters, and modulated light is able to be detected and demodulated with the aid of the receivers. The receivers have different sensitivities for light from different directions in space, in particular, the receivers of the respective corner module being situated in one plane with respect to this respective corner module.

Storage and retrieval vehicle for a pallet storage system

The present disclosure relates to a storage and retrieval vehicle for a pallet storage system having at least one racking system and having at least one floor rail for moving the storage and retrieval vehicle, wherein the storage and retrieval vehicle comprises at least one linear guide, in particular a telescopic linear guide, outwardly coupled via at least one vertical guide to a base body of the storage and retrieval vehicle, and wherein the base body is rotatably arranged, in particular by 360°, about the vertical axis. The present disclosure further relates to a pallet storage system having a corresponding storage and retrieval vehicle and to a modular floor rail for a pallet storage system.

System and Method for Transfer of Loads From Mobile Robots

A system for transferring loads from a mobile robot device. The system includes a transportable conveyor platform. The mobile robot device transports the transportable conveyor platform to/from a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism lifts the transportable conveyor platform and any load thereon from the mobile robot device and to a desired height for unloading the load. 1. A system comprising:a transportable conveyor platform configured to receive a load thereon, the transportable conveyor platform comprising a frame and at least one roller supported by the frame;a mobile robot device comprising a robot battery, the mobile robot device being configured to receive the transportable conveyor platform and transport the transportable conveyor platform along a surface using electrical power provided by the robot battery; anda lift mechanism configured to lift the transportable conveyor platform from the mobile robot device using a lift mechanism power source coupled to the lift mechanism and separate from the robot battery.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the transportable conveyor platform comprises a drive mechanism configured to drive the at least one roller to rotate about an axis using electrical power from a power source that is separate from the robot battery.3. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the power source is a conveyor platform battery coupled to the transportable conveyor platform.4. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the transportable conveyor platform includes at least one electrical contact positioned to electrically couple the lift mechanism power source to the conveyor platform battery when the transportable conveyor platform is disposed on the lift mechanism for charging the conveyor platform battery.5. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the power source is the lift mechanism power source claim 2 , and wherein the transportable conveyor platform includes at least one electrical contact positioned to electrically couple the ...

ROBOTIC UNDER-SURFACE LOADER

A robotic under surface loader includes a mobility platform, a parallel manipulator, and a cradle. The mobility platform enables the robotic under surface loader to be moved into place beneath a downwardly facing surface to which a payload is to be attached. The parallel manipulator, which is carried by the mobility platform, carries the cradle, which may in turn carry a payload. The parallel manipulator may position the cradle in six degrees-of-freedom and, thus, precisely position a payload carried by the cradle in a location and an orientation that will facilitate its interaction with (e.g., attachment to, etc.) the downwardly facing surface. Methods for attaching objects, including large, heaving objects, to downwardly facing surfaces are also disclosed. 1. A robotic under-surface loader , comprising:a mobility platform;a parallel manipulator carried by the mobility platform; anda cradle for an object to be positioned beneath a structure, the parallel manipulator controlling a location and/or an orientation of the cradle and the object carried by the cradle.2. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , wherein the mobility platform comprises a powered vehicle.3. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , wherein the mobility platform comprises a passive vehicle.4. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , wherein the parallel manipulator can control six degrees-of-freedom.5. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 4 , wherein the parallel manipulator comprises a hexapod.6. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , wherein the parallel manipulator comprises a low-profile parallel manipulator.7. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 6 , wherein the low-profile parallel manipulator comprises a Tri-Sphere parallel manipulator.8. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , wherein the cradle is tailored to carry the object.9. The robotic under-surface loader of claim 1 , further comprising:a vertical lift.10. The robotic under-surface loader of ...

VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, CARGO HANDLING MACHINE, CONTROL CIRCUIT, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREOF

A vehicle-mounted device includes an analysis unit and a control unit. The analysis unit detects an insertion blade on the basis of sensing information acquired from a spatial recognition device, and calculates an insertion distance indicating a distance by which the detected insertion blade is inserted into an insertion target. The control unit performs an amount-of-insertion determination to determine whether or not the insertion distance is in a predetermined range. 1. A vehicle-mounted device comprising:an analysis unit that detects an insertion blade on the basis of sensing information acquired from a spatial recognition device, and calculates an insertion distance indicating a distance by which the detected insertion blade is inserted into an insertion target; anda control unit that performs an amount-of-insertion determination to determine whether or not the insertion distance is in a predetermined range.2. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the analysis unit calculates the insertion distance on the basis of a distance indicated by the sensing information claim 1 , the distance being a distance from a position of a base of the insertion blade or the vicinity thereof to an insertion portion of the insertion target.3. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the analysis unit calculate the insertion distance on the basis of a timing at which the insertion blade has reached a position indicated by the sensing information claim 1 , the position being a position of the insertion portion of the insertion target claim 1 , and a velocity of a vehicle in which the vehicle-mounted device is mounted.4. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the analysis unit calculates the insertion distance on the basis of a difference between a distance from the spatial recognition device to the insertion surface when the insertion blade has reached a position indicated by the sensing information claim 1 , the position being a ...

Arm with two or more hooks

One or more hooks 11, 12, 13 are connected to a load sensor 31, 32, 33.

LATERAL STABILITY SYSTEM

A lateral stability system for a telescopic handler (), whose telescopic boom () is fitted with equipment () suitable for lateral translation of a load (), comprising a processing unit which includes at least a first enabling module, configured to enable or inhibit movements of said boom (), according to one or more safety parameters. 11111210111012. A lateral stability system for a telescopic handler () , whose telescopic boom () is fitted with equipment () suitable for lateral translation of a load () , comprising a processing unit which includes at least a first enabling module , configured to enable or inhibit movements of said boom () , according to one or more safety parameters; the system being characterised in that it comprises a first sensing means for determining the position of the load () relative to a centre plane (M) of said equipment () , and which is connected to said processing unit , wherein a first safety parameter is a function of the value of an imbalance signal produced by said first sensing means.2122122. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said equipment () includes a loading fork claim 1 , whose tines ( claim 1 , ) are moved by respective actuators claim 1 , wherein said first sensing means includes at least one position sensor for each actuator.312. The system according to claim 1 , comprising a second sensing means for sensing the weight of the load supported by said equipment () claim 1 , and which is connected to said unit claim 1 , wherein a second safety parameter is a function of the value of a signal produced by said second means.41111. The system according to claim 1 , comprising a third sensing means for determining the angular position of said boom () relative to the frame the boom () itself is rotatably coupled to claim 1 , and which is connected to said unit claim 1 , wherein a third safety parameter is a function of the value of a signal produced by said third sensing means.511. The system according to claim 1 , ...

WIRE LOCKING STRUCTURE FOR BOOM EXTENSION

A boom-extending wire locking structure has a wire locking tool, provided at a base end side of a first boom member and/or a base end side of a third boom member, that locks an extending wire by winding a lock part of each wire member. The wire locking tool includes: a pair of fixing pieces provided on both sides in an orthogonal direction orthogonal to a boom-extending direction and fixed to the first boom member and/or the third boom member; and wire locking parts, provided between the pair of fixing pieces, including arch-shaped grooves for winding the respective lock parts of the wire members. The wire locking parts are arranged in a central axis direction of the arc shape between the pair of fixing pieces. Central axes of the wire locking parts are arranged at different positions in the orthogonal direction from respective adjacent wire locking parts. 12-. (canceled)3. A boom-extending wire locking structure that locks an extending wire in an extendable boom , the extendable boom comprising:a first boom member;a second boom member that is extendable with respect to the first boom member;a third boom member that is extendable with respect to the second boom member;an extending wire that couples a base end side of the first boom member and a base end side of the third boom member; andan extending sheave provided at a leading end side of the second boom member with a part of the extending wire wound around the extending sheave, the extending sheave being configured to cause a movement of the third boom member with respect to the second boom member in an extending direction by moving a coupling part of the extending wire on the third boom member side in the extending direction along with a movement of the second boom member with respect to the first boom member in the extending direction, wherein:the extending wire includes a plurality of wire members, each of the wire members including a plurality of pairs of stretched parts stretched between the base end side of ...

PALLET SLED

A pallet sled includes a lower frame and a plurality of wheels supporting the lower frame. An upper frame is configured to support a pallet thereon. A ratchet is configured to lift the upper frame relative to the lower frame. A handle is configured to operate the ratchet to lift the upper frame relative to the lower frame. The handle may be pivotable relative to the lower frame. The ratchet may include a gear and a pawl. The ratchet may also be configured to selectively lower the upper frame. As another option, one or more of the handle, the upper frame or the plurality of wheels are reconfigurable between an extended position and a retracted position. 1. A pallet sled comprising:a lower frame;a plurality of wheels supporting the lower frame;an upper frame for supporting a pallet thereon;a ratchet configured to lift the upper frame relative to the lower frame; anda handle configured to operate the ratchet to lift the upper frame relative to the lower frame.2. The pallet sled of wherein the ratchet includes a gear and a pawl.3. The pallet sled of wherein the ratchet is configured to lower the upper frame.4. The pallet sled of further including a catch bar coupled to the handle and selectively engaging the gear.5. The pallet sled of further including an outer plate pivotably mounted relative to the lower frame and configured to selectively disengage the catch bar from the gear.6. The pallet sled of wherein the catch bar is biased toward the gear.7. The pallet sled of wherein the pawl is biased toward the gear when the ratchet is in a lifting mode.8. The pallet sled of wherein the pawl is biased away from the gear when the ratchet is in a lowering mode.9. The pallet sled of wherein the catch bar is configured to engage the outer plate which is configured to switch the pawl from being biased away from the gear to being biased toward the gear.10. The pallet sled of wherein the outer plate is coupled to a spring configured to bias the pawl toward and away from the gear.11 ...

Mobile robot and cargo transporting system including the same

The present invention includes a mobile robot which transports a container configured of having a cargo contained therein to an air vehicle, loads the container at a predetermined loading place of the air vehicle, unloads the container from the air vehicle, identifies the unloaded container, and transports the identified container to a predetermined location.

Forklift-type automated guided vehicle

A forklift-type automated guided vehicle includes a body and a control circuit unit received in the body, both a first fork arm and a second fork arm parallel to each other and formed on a front end of the body to forklift cargo, each of the first fork arm, the second fork arm and a bottom end of the body including at least one two-wheel differential driving assembly rotatably connected to the first and second fork arms, and the body, respectively, and electrically connected to the control circuit unit. The two-wheel differential driving assembly includes a left driving wheel and a right driving wheel formed opposite to each other which can be independently driven to realize differential rotation. The present disclosure not only can forklift cargo with a small turning radius, but also can realize left-to-right sideways movements and an in-place rotation and a U-turn movement.

HANDLING VEHICLE

The invention relates to a load-handling vehicle provided with a driver's cab () and including a device for transporting a tool (), which device comprises a telescopic boom () mounted to pivot in a plane parallel to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle (B-B) by means of a lifting jack () under the control of a power plant () arranged in a side casing (), which plane is vertical when the vehicle is resting on horizontal ground () via wheels (), of which at least two front wheels or two rear wheels are driven by said power plant, the power plant comprising an engine (A), a hydrostatic pump (B), and a hydraulic pump (C). 1. A load-handling vehicle comprising:provided with a driver's cab and including a device for transporting a tool, which device has a telescopic boom mounted to pivot in a plane parallel to a longitudinal plane of the vehicle by means of a lifting jack under the control of a power plant arranged in a side casing, which plane is vertical when the vehicle is resting on horizontal ground via wheels, of which at least two front wheels or two rear wheels are driven by said power plant, the power plant comprising an engine, a hydrostatic pump, and a hydraulic pump, wherein said pumps and at least 40% of the footprint area of said engine as projected onto a plane that is horizontal when the vehicle is resting on horizontal ground are located under said boom.2. A vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said engine claim 1 , said hydrostatic pump claim 1 , and said hydraulic pump are mounted in line in a mounting plane which is horizontal when the vehicle is resting on horizontal ground claim 1 , the line being inclined relative to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle.3. A vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the angle of this inclination a lies in the range 10° to 25°.4. A vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the angle of this inclination α is substantially equal to 19°.5. A vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein said engine is also inclined relative to a ...

DRIVERLESS TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A lifting device comprises a delivery direction-reversible hydraulic unit and at least three hydraulic lifting cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders are dimensioned in a stepped manner in such a way that the piston rod working space of an n-th lifting cylinder and the piston working space of an (n+1)-th lifting cylinder, with n from 1 to z−1, wherein z indicates the number of hydraulic lifting cylinders of the lifting device, have the same effective area. The at least three lifting cylinders are hydraulically connected in series in such a way that the respective working spaces with the same effective area are directly fluidically coupled by means of a hydraulic connection. The piston working space of the first lifting cylinder and the piston rod working space of the z-th lifting cylinder are in fluid connection with the connections of the delivery direction-reversible hydraulic unit. 1. A Driverless transport system comprising:a plurality of driverless transport vehicles, whereineach of said plurality of driverless transport vehicles includes at least a base structure having a chassis and a battery-operated travel drive and a load receiving means arranged above the base structure,the load receiving means of at least one driverless transport vehicle of said plurality of driverless transport vehicles is supported on the base structure in a height-adjustable manner by means of a lifting device,the lifting device is configured electro-hydraulic,the lifting device comprises a supply unit which has a delivery direction-reversible hydraulic unit and at least three hydraulic lifting cylinders which are connected to the supply unit by means of a connection line arrangement, are oriented parallel to one another and are configured as differential cylinders,the hydraulic lifting cylinders are dimensioned in a stepped manner in such a way that the piston rod working space of an n-th lifting cylinder and the piston working space of an (n+1)-th lifting cylinder, with n from 1 to z−1, ...

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEM

The present invention concerns an automated storage system and remotely operated vehicle or robot for picking up storage bins from a storage system. The inventive vehicle or robot comprises a vehicle body, which vehicle body further comprises a first section for storing vehicle driving means and a second section for receiving any storage bin stored in a storage column within the storage system, a vehicle lifting device which is at least indirectly connected to the vehicle body in order to lift the storage bin into the second section, a first set of vehicle rolling means connected to the vehicle body in order to allow movement of the vehicle along a first direction (X) within the storage system during use and a second set of vehicle rolling means connected to the vehicle body in order to allow movement of the vehicle along a second direction (Y) in the storage system during use. The second direction (Y) is oriented perpendicular to the first direction (X). The inventive vehicle is characterized in that the second section comprises a cavity arranged centrally within the vehicle body. This cavity has at least one bin receiving opening facing towards the underlying storage columns during use. In addition, at least one of the two sets of vehicle rolling means is arranged fully within the vehicle body. 2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprises the step of: when positioning the cavity of one of the plurality of robot vehicles above one of the storage columns claim 1 , initiating the descent of the lifting device prior to the robot vehicle comes to a halt above the storage column.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of lifting the lifting device of the robot vehicle further comprises lifting a storage bin with the lifting device from the storage column.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of descending the lifting device of the robot vehicle further comprises descending a storage bin with the lifting device into the storage ...

ARTICULATED BOOM TELEHANDLER

A telehandler includes a frame assembly, a series of tractive elements rotatably coupled to the frame assembly, a boom assembly, and an actuator selectively reconfigurable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The boom assembly includes a lower boom section having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the frame assembly, an intermediate boom section pivotably coupled to a distal end of the lower boom section, and an upper boom section having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the intermediate boom section and a distal end configured to be coupled to an implement. The boom assembly is configured to move freely when the actuator is in the unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the actuator is positioned to couple the intermediate boom section to the frame assembly such that the actuator limits rotation of the lower boom section relative to the frame assembly. 1. A telehandler , comprising:a frame assembly;a plurality of tractive elements rotatably coupled to the frame assembly; a lower boom section having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the frame assembly and a distal end opposite the proximal end;', 'an intermediate boom section pivotably coupled to the distal end of the lower boom section; and', 'an upper boom section having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the intermediate boom section and a distal end configured to be coupled to an implement; and, 'a boom assembly, comprisingan actuator selectively reconfigurable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein the boom assembly is configured to move freely when the actuator is in the unlocked configuration, and wherein, in the locked configuration, the actuator is positioned to couple the intermediate boom section to the frame assembly such that the actuator limits rotation of the lower boom section relative to the frame assembly.2. The telehandler of claim 1 , wherein the lower boom section is configured to rotate relative to the intermediate boom ...

ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER

Described is an electric telehandler () comprising: one or more traction apparatuses () equipped with a drive wheel (); movement means comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a hydraulic distributor () to actuate the actuators and a pump () for supplying the distributor (); and an electric motor () connected directly to the traction apparatus and/or to the pump () of the movement means. 11. An electric telehandler () , comprising:{'b': 3', '51', '6', '3, 'one or more traction apparatuses (, , ) equipped with at least one drive wheel ();'}{'b': 2', '21', '2, 'movement means comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a hydraulic distributor () to actuate said actuators and a pump () for supplying said distributor (); and'}{'b': 4', '41', '42', '43', '44', '45', '46', '47', '48', '49', '21, 'at least one electric motor (, , , , , , , , , ) connected directly to the traction apparatus and/or to said pump () of the movement means.'}2144142434445464748493. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , wherein between the electric motor ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) and the drive wheels () there is a transmission without hydraulic components.315152364. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , comprising a drive apparatus equipped with at least one axle ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , to which are fixed drive wheels () and a coupler () claim 1 , equipped with a clutch claim 1 , by which an electric motor () is connected to said axle.4121. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , wherein the electric motor which is connected to the drive apparatus is also connected to the pump ().514142434435121. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , comprising at least two electric motors ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) claim 1 , one of which is connected to the drive apparatus ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , whilst another is connected to the pump () of the movement means.617. The telehandler () according to claim 5 , ...

PALLET JACK ASSEMBLY

A pallet jack assembly for use with a pallet jack is provided. The pallet jack assembly includes a tug assembly configured for attachment to a towing vehicle and a frame assembly configured to support the tug assembly. A plurality of caster assemblies is supported by the frame assembly. Each of the caster assemblies is configured to support a wheel. The pallet jack assembly facilitates use of the pallet jack as a hand-powered pallet jack or for towing by a towing vehicle. 1. A pallet jack assembly for use with a pallet jack , the pallet jack assembly comprising:a tug assembly configured for attachment to a towing vehicle;a frame assembly configured to support the tug assembly; anda plurality of caster assemblies supported by the frame assembly, each of the caster assemblies configured to support a wheel;wherein the pallet jack assembly facilitates use of the pallet jack as a hand-powered pallet jack or for towing by a towing vehicle.2. The pallet jack assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pallet jack includes one or more forks having a vertical lift height in a range of about 4.0-5.0 inches.3. The pallet jack assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tug assembly includes a plurality of arm assemblies configured for a first claim 1 , contracted orientation and a second claim 1 , extended orientation.4. The pallet jack assembly of claim 3 , wherein each of the arm assemblies includes a slide segment configured for axial movement within a first guide member.5. The pallet jack assembly of claim 4 , wherein each of the first guide members includes a first bearing positioned between the slide segment and an interior surface of the first guide member.6. The pallet jack assembly of claim 3 , wherein each of the arm assemblies includes a bushing configured to support a tongue assembly for rotation.7. The pallet jack assembly of claim 6 , wherein the tongue assembly includes a plurality of opposing nubs configured for insertion into the bushing of each of the arm assemblies.8. The ...

A LIFT TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH STABILIZER MEANS

A lift truck comprises a chassis () movable on wheels () and a rotating platform () which supports an operating arm (); stabilizing means are provided for resting on the ground and positioned at the front as well as at the back. The stabilizing means consist of two pairs of two telescopically extensible arms (), each one comprising a first segment () and a second segment (). The arms () have their ends hinged to opposite sides of the chassis (), so as to swivel about parallel axes, and have the opposite free ends intended to lean against the ground by means of plates or stabilizing feet (). The two arms () of each pair are arranged side by side at a short distance from each other on parallel planes and are individually bound to the chassis () by means of hydraulic cylinders (). Control means are provided to control at least the return movements of each pair of arms () to a folded, contracted configuration, according to a predetermined sequence which provides that, for each single arm (), full retraction of a respective second segment (), at least for a predetermined portion of the final part of its return stroke, is carried out only after that the first segment () of the other arm (), belonging to the same said pair of arms (), has reached a final folding position. 1123415815511113114655576655) A lift truck equipped with stabilizer means for resting on the ground including a chassis () , movable on wheels () , on which a rotating platform () is mounted and accommodates an operating arm (); said chassis () being provided , at the front as well as at the back , with stabilizer means including two pairs of two telescopically extensible arms () , which have respective ends , opposite to those intended to rest on the ground , by means of stabilizer plates or feet () , the arms being respectively hinged in positions situated near opposite sides of the chassis () , so as to swivel about parallel axes; the two arms () of each pair being arranged side by side at short ...

Telescopic handling device comprising at least two elements mounted so as to slide relative to one another

A telescopic handling device includes at least two elements ( 1, 2 ) mounted so as to slide relative to one another with interposition of sliding shoes ( 3, 4 ). The device includes thinner holding elements ( 5, 6 ) for the sliding shoes so as to limit the separation between two sliding elements to the thickness of the interposed sliding shoes ( 3, 4 ).

VEHICLE WHEEL SPEED-BASED DETERMINATION OR ESTIMATION OF A LOAD WEIGHT OF A LOAD CARRIED BY A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

A method for determining or estimating a load weight of a load () carried by a commercial vehicle, in particular by an industrial truck such as a forklift truck (), comprises: 12810. A method for determining or estimating a load weight of a load () carried by a commercial vehicle , in particular by an industrial truck such as a forklift truck () , comprising:{'b': 12', '18', '14', '10, 'a) determining a speed ratio between a first speed of at least one first wheel () loaded by a load carried in a load carrier () of the vehicle and a second speed of at least one second wheel () of the operating vehicle () which has received the load in the load carrier, which second wheel is less heavily loaded or not loaded by a load carried in the load carrier or is relieved by a load carried in the load carrier;'}{'b': '28', 'b) determining or estimating the load weight of the carried load () on the basis of the determined speed ratio and predetermined reference data.'}2101214. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the speed ratio is determined by claim 1 , when driving the vehicle () claim 1 , a number of rotations of the at least one first wheel () which occur over a defined distance or in a defined time interval claim 1 , and a number of rotations of the at least one second wheel () which occur when driving the defined distance or in the defined time interval being directly or indirectly measured or determined claim 1 , in that the speed ratio is determined herefrom claim 1 , and in that the load weight is determined or estimated from the speed ratio thus determined.32824122614. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that the speed ratio for a carried load () is determined at least once from sensor data comprising speed data and/or rotational speed data of a sensor () associated with the first wheel () claim 1 , and speed data and/or rotational speed data of a sensor () associated with the second wheel () in order to determine or estimate the load ...

AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING USING ROBOTIC FORKLIFTS OR OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES

Automated inventory management and material (or container) handling removes the requirement to operate fully automatically or all-manual using conventional task dedicated vertical storage and retrieval (S&R) machines. Inventory requests Automated vehicles plan their own movements to execute missions over a container yard, warehouse aisles or roadways, sharing this space with manually driven trucks. Automated units drive to planned speed limits, manage their loads (stability control), stop, go, and merge at intersections according human driving rules, use on-board sensors to identify static and dynamic obstacles, and human traffic, and either avoid them or stop until potential collision risk is removed. They identify, localize, and either pick-up loads (pallets, container, etc.) or drop them at the correctly demined locations. Systems without full automation can also implement partially automated operations (for instance load pick-up and drop), and can assure inherently safe manually operated vehicles (i.e., trucks that do not allow collisions). 1. A material handling vehicle , comprising:an interface facilitating access to one or more stored maps including driving rules enabling the vehicle to navigate to and from load attachment and load acquisition locations;multiple on-board sensors operative to perform at least the following functions:a) determine the vehicle's own location relative to the load attachment and load acquisition locations,b) facilitate unimpeded movement in accordance with the driving rules, andc) identify the load attachment and load acquisition locations;wherein, when the vehicle determines that its location is proximate to one of the load attachment locations, the vehicle is operate to robotically acquire a load; andwhen the vehicle determines that its location is proximate to one of the load delivery locations, the vehicle is operate to robotically deliver the load to the load delivery location.2. The material handling vehicle of claim 1 , ...

AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING USING ROBOTIC FORKLIFTS OR OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES

Automated inventory management and material (or container) handling removes the requirement to operate fully automatically or all-manual using conventional task dedicated vertical storage and retrieval (S&R) machines. Inventory requests Automated vehicles plan their own movements to execute missions over a container yard, warehouse aisles or roadways, sharing this space with manually driven trucks. Automated units drive to planned speed limits, manage their loads (stability control), stop, go, and merge at intersections according human driving rules, use on-board sensors to identify static and dynamic obstacles, and human traffic, and either avoid them or stop until potential collision risk is removed. They identify, localize, and either pick-up loads (pallets, container, etc.) or drop them at the correctly demined locations. Systems without full automation can also implement partially automated operations (for instance load pick-up and drop), and can assure inherently safe manually operated vehicles (i.e., trucks that do not allow collisions). 1. A material delivery system , comprising:an inventory server associated with a material handling facility;at least one mobile platform configured to receive material delivery instructions from the inventory server, and wherein the material delivery instructions include the identification of material pick-up and material drop-off locations inside and outside of the material handling facility;wherein the mobile platform includes multiple sensors and access to stored maps enabling the mobile platform to (a) determine its location inside and outside of the material handling facility, and (b) navigate unimpeded within and outside facilities to fulfill the material delivery requests;wherein, when the mobile platform determines that its location is proximate to one of the load pick-up locations, the mobile platform is operate to robotically acquire a load; andwhen the mobile platform determines that its location is proximate to ...

AUTOMATED UNIT LOAD LIFTER MOUNTED ON AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOT FOR CARRYING A UNIT LOAD

Typically, unit loads with wooden pallets in warehouses are moved by pallet lifters or AMRs which are bulkier in size and require more power with high operating costs. This disclosure relates generally to a unit load lifter designed with counterbalance arm mounted on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) to load and unload unit load from one position to another position autonomously. The unit load lifter includes a horizontal slide unit and a vertical axis fork assembly. The horizontal slide unit include base plate of the unit load lifter is mounted on the AMR. A plurality of fixed guides is integrated with the base plate to house the vertical axis fork assembly by a plurality of rollers on a roller mounting plate. The vertical axis fork assembly include an actuating end of a linear actuator is connected to the sliding plate to drive the at least one fork up and down. 1100102104. A unit load lifter () mounted on an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) () to carry a unit load () , comprising:{'b': '122', 'claim-text': [{'b': 106', '100', '102', '106', '100, 'a base plate () of the unit load lifter () mounted on the AMR (), wherein the base plate () is configured to hold a plurality of components of the unit load lifter ();'}, {'b': 402', '106', '404', '104', '402, 'a plurality of unit load resting surfaces (A-D) mounted on to the base plate () with a plurality of stand-offs (A-B), wherein the unit load () is mounted on at least two unit load resting surfaces from the plurality of unit load resting surfaces (A-D);'}, {'b': 120', '106', '118', '218', '218', '226, 'a plurality of fixed guides (A-N) integrated with the base plate () to house a vertical axis fork assembly () by a plurality of rollers (A-N), wherein the plurality of rollers (A-N) are mounted on a roller mounting plate ();'}, {'b': 222', '220', '118', '116, 'a pinion gear () and a motor () mounted on the vertical axis fork assembly () coupled with a rack gear () for creating a desired horizontal motion; and'}, {'b': ...

CONTROL AUGMENTATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES

An augmentation module is described for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) deployed in a facility and including a control module for controlling a drive mechanism based on navigational data received from a navigation sensor. The module includes a inter-module communications interface connected to the control module; a memory; and a processor connected to the communications interface and the memory. The processor is configured to: obtain an operational command; generate control data to execute the operational command; convert the control data to simulated sensor data; and send the simulated sensor data to the control module. 120.-. (canceled)21. An augmentation system for an automated guided vehicle (AGV) deployed in a facility , the system comprising:a memory storing a map comprising a digital representation of the facility, wherein at least a portion of the map is generated based on first sensor data;one or more sensors, wherein at least one sensor of the one or more sensors generates second sensor data, the at least one sensor being a different type than a first sensor that generated the first sensor data; and obtaining an operational command for the AGV; and', determining, with reference to the map, a current location of the AGV within the facility;', 'receiving, from the one or more sensors, the second sensor data in respect of an area surrounding the current location;', 'analyzing the second sensor data to determine one or more features in the surrounding area;', 'comparing the one or more features to information included in the map in respect of the surrounding area;', 'based on the comparison, determining a discrepancy between the second sensor data and information included in the map; and', 'updating the map based on the second sensor data., 'operating the AGV to execute the operational command based on the map, wherein during execution of the operational command], 'a processor coupled to the memory and each of the one or more sensors, the processor ...

TELEHANDLER WITH CANTILEVER BOOM MOUNTING

A telehandler includes a fixed or articulated frame having a front frame segment and a rear frame segment separated by a connecting point. A cantilever support extends from a fixing point on the front frame segment aft beyond the connecting point to a boom support adjacent a distal end. A boom is pivotably secured at a boom pivot to the boom support. 1. A telehandler comprising:a frame supporting an operator cab;a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels coupled with the frame;a cantilever support secured at a fixing point to the frame, the cantilever support extending from the fixing point aft to a boom support adjacent a distal end and aft of an axle of the rear wheels; anda boom pivotably secured to the boom support at a boom pivot.2. A telehandler according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a forward frame supporting the operator cab and an aft frame coupled with the forward frame at a coupling point claim 1 , wherein the pair of front wheels is coupled with the forward frame claim 1 , and wherein the pair of rear wheels is coupled with the aft frame claim 1 , the cantilever support extending from the fixing point aft beyond the coupling point to the boom support.3. A telehandler according to claim 2 , wherein the coupling point comprises a frame pivot claim 2 , and wherein the forward frame is pivotable relative to the aft frame via the frame pivot.4. A telehandler according to claim 3 , wherein the frame pivot is pivotable on a vertical axis such that the telehandler is configured for articulated steering.5. A telehandler according to claim 1 , wherein the boom comprises an angled end adjacent the boom pivot.6. A telehandler according to claim 4 , wherein the boom comprises a telescoping boom.7. A telehandler according to claim 1 , wherein the boom comprises a telescoping boom.8. A telehandler according to claim 7 , further comprising an extendable actuator connected between the cantilever support and the boom.9. A telehandler according to claim 8 ...

MOVEMENT OF PRODUCTS ON A LINE

Disclosed is a carriage, for moving bottle products from one station to another of a processing line for processing the products, the carriage being movable on a floor and including a self-contained drive configured to allow it to move from one predefined station to another predefined station. The carriage includes a plate, provided with a receiving surface suitable for receiving a plurality of products, and a shuttle, provided with the self-contained drive and a unit for engaging with/disengaging from the plate. Also disclosed is a corresponding processing line and method. 152312533517821817. Cart () for moving bottle-type products () from one station () to the next on a line () for processing said products () , with said cart () being able to move on a floor and comprising an autonomous drive means that is configured to enable the cart to move from one predefined station () to another predefined station () , said cart () comprising a tray () , equipped with a receiving surface () that can receive a number of products () , and a shuttle () , equipped with said autonomous drive means and an engagement/disengagement means in relation to said tray ().25171928. Cart () according to claim 1 , in which said tray () comprises at least one retractable edge () claim 1 , configured to be able to be active claim 1 , and to keep the products () inside said receiving surface () claim 1 , and to be able to be retracted to make possible a transfer by lateral thrust from one surface to the next.3517. Cart () according to claim 1 , in which said tray () comprises a separate support structure.451817517. Cart () according to claim 1 , in which said shuttle () is arranged entirely below said tray () in an engaged position claim 1 , in such a way that the footprint of said cart () is no greater than the footprint of said tray ().5518222217. Cart () according to claim 1 , in which said shuttle () comprises a frame and a lift () that is movable in vertical translation claim 1 , and said ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SYSTEM, AND SYSTEM

In a method for operating a system, and a system, the system includes a mobile part drivable on a driving surface, and a load carrier. The mobile part includes a radar sensor connected to a control of the mobile part. The frequency spectrum of an intermediate frequency signal is determined, and, using pattern recognition, the frequency spectrum is compared with stored pattern samples, and the result of the comparison is conveyed to the control. The control actuates actuators such as a drive and/or steering unit of the mobile part as a function of the result of the comparison. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for operating a system that includes a mobile part drivable on a driving surface of the system and a load carrier of the system , the mobile part including a radar sensor connected to a control device of the mobile part , comprising:determining a distance from the radar sensor to the load carrier;driving the mobile part to a position at which the distance between the radar sensor and the load carrier reaches a predefined setpoint distance;determining a frequency spectrum of an intermediate frequency signal that is generated by mixing radar radiation emitted by the radar sensor and the received radar radiation;comparing the frequency spectrum to stored pattern symbols;conveying, to the control device, the result of the comparison; andactuating, by the control device, at least one actuator of the mobile part as a function of the result of the comparison.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the load carrier is arranged as a stationary load carrier.11. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the radar radiation emitted by the radar sensor is emitted in a direction of the load carrier claim 9 , and the received radar radiation is received from the direction of the load carrier.12. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the comparing includes pattern recognition.13. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the comparing includes comparing a pattern formed by ...

VEHICLE INSPECTION DEVICE AND ARTICLE TRANSFER SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME

A vehicle inspection device includes a storing part and a diagnosing part. The storing part is configured to store operation information in response to operations of vehicles to transport and load/unload an article along a transfer path. The diagnosing part is configured to compare the operation information stored in the storing part with a reference operation information of a vehicle to diagnose symptom of abnormality in the vehicles. 1. A vehicle inspection device comprising:a storing part configured to store operation information in response to operations of vehicles to transport and load/unload an article along a transfer path; anda diagnosing part configured to compare the operation information stored in the storing part with a reference operation information of a vehicle to diagnose symptom of abnormality in the vehicles.2. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , wherein the diagnosing part receives the operation information from the storing part based on position of the vehicles in the transfer path.3. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , wherein the diagnosing part receives the operation information from the storing part by each of the vehicles.4. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , further comprising an analyzing part configured to analyze cause of the abnormality in the vehicles using position of the vehicles and history information of occurrence of the abnormality in the vehicles claim 1 , the analyzing part analyzing whether the cause of the abnormality in the vehicles is the vehicles itself or is from external environment including the transfer path claim 1 , when the diagnosing part diagnoses the symptom of the abnormality.5. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , wherein the storing part stores the operation information in real time.6. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , wherein the storing part stores the operation information in a constant period.7. The vehicle inspection device of claim 1 , wherein the operation ...

Automated warehousing using robotic forklifts or other material handling vehicles

Automated inventory management and material (or container) handling removes the requirement to operate fully automatically or all-manual using conventional task dedicated vertical storage and retrieval (S&R) machines. Inventory requests Automated vehicles plan their own movements to execute missions over a container yard, warehouse aisles or roadways, sharing this space with manually driven trucks. Automated units drive to planned speed limits, manage their loads (stability control), stop, go, and merge at intersections according human driving rules, use on-board sensors to identify static and dynamic obstacles, and human traffic, and either avoid them or stop until potential collision risk is removed. They identify, localize, and either pick-up loads (pallets, container, etc.) or drop them at the correctly demined locations. Systems without full automation can also implement partially automated operations (for instance load pick-up and drop), and can assure inherently safe manually operated vehicles (i.e., trucks that do not allow collisions).

RACK APPARATUS

A rack apparatus for tire rings includes a base having a rigid frame coupled thereto. The base includes a plurality of spaced apart members configured to receive manipulating components of a material handling device for transportation to a desired location. The frame is coupled to the base and includes a plurality of receiving members configured to removably receive at least one tire ring thereon. 1. A rack apparatus , comprising:a base including a plurality of elongate members; anda frame coupled to the base, the frame including at least one receiving member configured to removably receive at least one tire ring thereon.2. The rack apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the elongate members are spaced apart to cooperate with manipulating components of a material handling device.3. The rack apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the elongate members has one of a generally U-shaped cross-sectional shape and a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape.4. The rack apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base further includes at least one first guide member coupled to at least one of the elongate members.5. The rack apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least one first guide member has a generally U-shaped cross-sectional shape.6. The rack apparatus of claim 4 , wherein at least one end of at least one of the elongate members cooperates with the at least one first guide member to define an opening configured to receive a manipulating component of a material handling device.7. The rack apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base further includes a plurality of cross members coupled to at least one of the elongate members.8. The rack apparatus of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the cross members has one of a generally U-shaped cross-sectional shape and a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape.9. The rack apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the cross members are spaced apart to cooperate with manipulating components of a material handling device.10. The rack apparatus of claim ...

Robotic powered cargo handling system

An exemplary embodiment may provide a robotic powered cargo handling system. An embodiment may implement a pallet-lift mechanism to lift cargo or pallets. Powered rollers may be embedded into the forks of a pallet-lift mechanism and on top of the vehicle body. An exemplary embodiment may be fully autonomous. A user or software may direct the vehicle to a pallet or piece of cargo and set a destination for the cargo. Sensors, cameras, GPS, and computer vision may be implemented to navigate and avoid obstacles. An exemplary embodiment may include independent 4-wheel steering, 4 corner height adjustment, in-hub electric motors, and pneumatic or solid tires.

Fork lift attachment for a front end loader bucket

A fork attachment for use with a multi-purpose bucket to convert the bucket into a forklift, the bucket having a leading jaw and a trailing jaw with at least one of the jaws being adapted to move between an open position and a closed position during use, the attachment comprising: an elongate tine member having a length extending between a forward end and a rear end wherein the tine member is adapted to be positioned upon an outer surface of the leading jaw such that the forward end of the tine member extends beyond a leading edge of the leading jaw to allow a load to be supported on the leading bucket during use and wherein the rear end of the tine member comprises a connecting member that is adapted for being positioned and secured in between the jaws of the bucket in the closed position to support the load positioned on the tine by transferring at least a part of the load to a tongue portion of the connecting member that engages an underside of the trailing jaw to support the load positioned on the tine member and wherein the connecting member is structured to allow the tine member to pivot away from the leading jaw of the bucket when the connecting member is secured in between the jaws.

PALLET DETECTION DEVICE, FORKLIFT, PALLET DETECTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A pallet detection device comprises: a point cloud acquisition unit configured to acquire point cloud data indicating a point cloud measured by a two-dimensional distance measurement device on a depth map; a straight line detection unit configured to detect a straight line corresponding to a front surface of a pallet based on the point cloud in a region presumed to include the front surface of the pallet in the point cloud data; a line segment detection unit configured to detect a line segment indicating the front surface of the pallet based on the straight line; and a position/orientation acquisition unit configured to acquire position and orientation of the pallet based on the line segment. The straight line detection unit acquires one or more straight line candidates as candidates for the straight line, assigns, for each of the one or more straight line candidates, a score to the point cloud so that points in front of the straight line candidate at a specified distance or more are assigned with a score with a constant whose priority in selection is lower than the rest of points, and selects the straight line from the one or more straight line candidates based on a score accumulated value obtained by accumulating the score for the point cloud in the region presumed to include the front surface of the pallet.

TRANSPORT SYSTEM, TRANSPORT METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A transport system, a transport method, and a program capable of selecting an appropriate support position when a target object is supported and lifted by an autonomous mobile robot are provided. The transport system supports and transports a target object by an autonomous mobile robot, the transport system including: a marker position specifying unit configured to specify a position of a marker attached to a target object; and an operation controller configured to determine a support position of the target object based on the position of the marker that has been specified.

Pallet sled

A pallet sled includes a lower frame and an upper frame. A plurality of pivot arms pivotably connect the upper frame to the lower frame. The upper frame is movable between a lowered position and raised position. The upper frame is spaced further from the lower frame in the raised position than in the lowered position. The upper frame is rotated slightly relative to the lower frame when moved from the lowered position to the raised position. In the example embodiment, the upper frame is rotated approximately 1.5 degrees to approximately 2.0 degrees toward the upright handle of the pallet sled.

STACKING STORAGE ARRANGEMENT

A stacking storage arrangement includes multiple container receiving spaces, a loading space arranged below the container receiving spaces, in which the container receiving spaces are held at a first height above the loading space; and a loading vehicle movable between the loading space and a transfer region. The loading vehicle includes a container seat with a container contact surface, and the container seat is movable in a lifting direction. In the container contact surface, the container seat further includes at least two notches opening to at least one side, and at least one transfer device includes transfer fingers configured to match the notches in the container contact surface. 1. A stacking storage arrangement comprising:multiple container receiving spaces;a loading space arranged below the container receiving spaces,wherein, the container receiving spaces are held at a first height above the loading space; anda loading vehicle movable between the loading space and a transfer region, the loading vehicle comprising a container seat with a container contact surface, wherein the container seat is movable in a lifting direction,wherein, in the container contact surface, the container seat further comprises at least two notches opening to at least one side, andwherein at least one transfer device comprises transfer fingers configured to match the notches in the container contact surface.2. The stacking storage arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one transfer fingers form a support surface that merges into a transport device at a same height.3. The stacking storage arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the transport device is connectable to the at least two transfer devices claim 2 , andwherein the at least two transfer device comprise two types of transfer devices, which include a first type of transfer device is configured to supply a container to be placed into storage in the container receiving space, and a second type of transfer ...

TRUCK LOADING SYSTEM

A loading/unloading system for an associated truck bed includes first and second laterally spaced rails configured for re) receipt in the associated truck bed. First and second support leg assemblies are operatively associated with the first and second rails, respectively. First and second motors are received on the first and second leg assemblies, respectively, and are configured to selectively raise and lower the first and second rails. A sensor assembly is mounted on the rails to monitor the position of the first rail relative to the second rail. The sensor assembly is interconnected to the first and second motors for maintaining the rails at the same height relative to one another. 1. A loading/unloading system for an associated truck bed comprising:first and second laterally spaced truck rails configured for receipt in the associated truck bed; anda power loader assembly that includes (i) first and second support leg assemblies that include (ii) first and second transfer rails, respectively, that operatively cooperate with the first and second truck rails, respectively, (iii) first and second motors received on the first and second leg assemblies, respectively, and configured to selectively raise and lower the first and second transfer rails, and (iv) a sensor assembly operatively mounted on the transfer rails to monitor the position of the first transfer rail relative to the second transfer rail, the sensor assembly operatively interconnected to the first and second motors to maintain the transfer rails at the same height relative to one another.2. The system of further comprising an alignment assembly that monitors the position of the power loader assembly relative to the associated truck bed.3. The system of wherein the alignment assembly includes an optical transmitter and receiver.4. The system of wherein the transmitter is received on at least one of (i) the power loader assembly and (ii) the associated truck bed or truck rails claim 1 , and the receiver ...

MATERIAL TRANSPORT CART

A material transport cart includes a cart body, a material support body coupled to the cart body, a wheel coupled to the cart body, a motor operable to drive the wheel, and a powered lift assembly. The powered lift assembly is coupled to the cart body and to the material support body. The powered lift assembly is operable to lift the material support body relative to the cart body. A removable battery is electrically coupled to and operable to supply power to both the motor and the powered lift assembly. 1. A material transport cart comprising:a cart body:a material support body coupled to the cart body;a wheel coupled to the material support body;a motor operable to drive the wheel;a powered lift assembly coupled to the cart body, the powered lift assembly including a base member configured to engage a ground surface, the powered lift assembly operable to lift the cart body relative to the base member; anda removable battery electrically coupled to and operable to supply power to both the motor and the powered lift assembly.2. The material transport cart of claim 1 , whereinthe motor includes an electric motor; andthe powered lift assembly includes a hydraulically-operated powered lift assembly having an electrically-powered hydraulic pump and a hydraulic lift cylinder.3. The material transport cart of claim 1 , wherein the material support body is translatably coupled to the cart body.4. The material transport cart of claim 3 , further comprising at least one material containment barrier connected to the material support body.5. The material transport cart of claim 4 , whereinthe material support body includes a material support surface; andthe material containment barrier is adjustable between a storage position, in which the material containment barrier does not extend beyond the material support surface, and a containment position, in which the material containment barrier extends beyond the material support surface.6. The material transport cart of claim 5 , ...

MECHANICALLY ACTUATED LOAD STABILIZER FOR PALLET JACKS

An apparatus for load stabilization on a pallet jack includes one or more steerable wheels, a stabilizer member, and an A-Frame, where the A-Frame encloses a plurality of components for mechanically coupling the one or more steerable wheels to the stabilizer member. The stabilizer member is extendable out of at least one side of the pallet jack based at least on an angle of rotation of the one or more steerable wheels. A method for load stabilization on a pallet jack includes receiving a steering angle for one or more steerable wheels of a pallet jack from an angular position sensor. The method includes activating an electric motor for extending a stabilizer member of the pallet jack, where a distance of extension of the stabilizer member is based on the steering angle for one or more steerable wheels of the pallet jack 1. An apparatus for load stabilization on a pallet jack , the apparatus comprising:one or more steerable wheels, a stabilizer member, and an A-Frame, wherein the A-Frame encloses a plurality of components for mechanically coupling the one or more steerable wheels to the stabilizer member; andthe stabilizer member is extendable out of at least one side of the pallet jack based at least on an angle of rotation of the one or more steerable wheels.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a direction for which the stabilizer member is extendable out of at least one side of the pallet jack is opposite to a direction of travel for the one or more steerable wheels.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an extension of the stabilizer member is dependent on an angle of rotation of the one or more steerable wheels.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a caster mechanically coupled to a lower surface of the stabilizer member, wherein the caster contacts a surface of travel of the pallet jack.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of components comprises:a first-round member coupled to the one or more steerable wheels, wherein a direction of ...

Dual Motor Drive System for a Material Handling Device

A novel apparatus and methods for automating or robotically controlling a motorized pallet jack are described herein. A fixed threaded shaft connected to the main pallet structure has a threaded engagement with a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft has two motorized drive wheels that each can be independently controlled causing potential rotation of the rotating shaft with respect to the fixed threaded shaft. Independent control of each drive wheel provides the ability to translate the jack, turn the jack, as well as raise and lower the pallet jack. 1. A motorized pallet jack comprising:a jack structure having at least one forward protruding fork having a forward mounted load support wheel connected to a lift linkage, said lift linkage also connected to a rear portion of said jack structure;a rear drive assembly rotatably mounted to said jack structure and having a first drive wheel driven by a first motor, and a second drive wheel driven by a second drive wheel;wherein said first and second drive wheels can be driven at the same speeds and in the same direction causing linear translation of said jack structure; and,further wherein said first and second drive wheels can be driven at different speeds in the same direction causing said jack structure to turn.2. The motorized pallet jack as recited in claim 1 , wherein said jack structure includes one or vertically removable battery packs.3. The motorized pallet jack as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first motor and said second motor are a hub style motor.4. The motorized pallet jack as recited in claim 1 , wherein said drive assembly includes a control tiller.5. A motorized pallet jack comprising:a jack structure having at least one forward protruding fork having a forward mounted load support wheel connected to a lift linkage, said lift linkage also connected to a rear portion of said jack structure;a drive assembly having a stationary screw member defining an axis, said stationary screw member rotatably ...

PALLET TRANSPORTATION ASSEMBLY AND PROCESSES OF TRANSPORTING PALLETS USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a pallet transportation assembly comprising a first and second tine, each having a top, a bottom, a front wheel, a middle wheel, a rear wheel, and a riser; and a body coupled to the first and second tines comprising a tine adjustment system and a vertical backing portion. 1. A pallet transportation assembly comprising:a first and second tine, each having a top, a bottom, a front wheel, a middle wheel, a rear wheel, and a riser; anda body coupled to the first and second tines comprising a tine adjustment system and a vertical backing portion.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the riser is located within a plane of the tine and is coupled to the tine adjustment system.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the tine adjustment system is configured to move the riser in and out of the plane of the tine.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tine adjustment system is configured to adjust the elevation claim 1 , pitch claim 1 , yaw claim 1 , length or combinations thereof claim 1 , of the first or second tine.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tine adjustment system operates mechanically claim 1 , pneumatically claim 1 , electrically claim 1 , hydraulically or combinations thereof.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the riser is configured to receive a base configuration of a pallet.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vertical backing portion comprises a lashing system.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the lashing system comprises a strap claim 7 , buckle and ratcheting mechanism.9. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vertical backing portion comprises an adjustable wall.10. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second tines are co-planar and parallel to each other.11. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the front wheel and rear wheel have a first aspect ratio and the middle wheel has a second aspect ratio claim 1 , wherein the first aspect ratio is less than the second aspect ratio.12. The assembly of claim 1 , ...

TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR TRANSPORT OF A PATIENT SUPPORT AND/OR AN OPERATING TABLE COLUMN OF AN OPERATING TABLE

A transport carriage for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table includes a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column of the operating table. The chassis includes a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto. The first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening. At least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at the longitudinal beams. The transport carriage includes at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis. The delimiting unit in a disabled first operational state does not delimit the swiveling movement of the at least one castor. In an enabled second operational state, the delimiting unit does delimit the swiveling movement of the castor. 1. A transport carriage for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table ,comprising a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column of the operating table, and which comprises a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto,wherein the first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening, andwherein at least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at the longitudinal beams forming the fork-shaped opening,wherein the transport carriage comprises at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis,that the delimiting unit in a disabled first operational state does not delimit the swiveling movement of the at least one castor, and that the delimiting unit in an enabled second operational state does delimit the swiveling movement of the castor.2. The transport carriage according to claim 1 , wherein a first delimiting unit for delimiting the ...

TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR TRANSPORT OF A PATIENT SUPPORT AND/OR AN OPERATING TABLE COLUMN OF AN OPERATING TABLE

A transport carriage for transport for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table includes a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column. The chassis includes a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto. The first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening. At least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at each longitudinal beam forming the fork-shaped opening. The transport carriage includes at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis. This delimitation can be automatically revoked upon lifting the base of the operating table. 1. A transport carriage for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table ,comprising a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column of the operating table, and which comprises a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto,wherein the first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening, andwherein at least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at the longitudinal beams forming the fork-shaped opening,wherein the transport carriage comprises at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis,that the delimiting unit comprises a first engaging element which, via contact of the first engaging element with an operating table column arranged in the fork-shaped opening and standing on the same plane on which the castors are supported, moves a contact element of the delimiting unit from a release position in which the delimiting unit does not delimit the swiveling movement of the castor to a delimiting position in which the delimiting unit does delimit the ...

AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING USING ROBOTIC FORKLIFTS OR OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES

Automated inventory management and material (or container) handling removes the requirement to operate fully automatically or all-manual using conventional task dedicated vertical storage and retrieval (S&R) machines. Inventory requests Automated vehicles plan their own movements to execute missions over a container yard, warehouse aisles or roadways, sharing this space with manually driven trucks. Automated units drive to planned speed limits, manage their loads (stability control), stop, go, and merge at intersections according human driving rules, use on-board sensors to identify static and dynamic obstacles, and human traffic, and either avoid them or stop until potential collision risk is removed. They identify, localize, and either pick-up loads (pallets, container, etc.) or drop them at the correctly demined locations. Systems without full automation can also implement partially automated operations (for instance load pick-up and drop), and can assure inherently safe manually operated vehicles (i.e., trucks that do not allow collisions). 1. A system for automated inventory management and material handling , comprising: a) drive-by-wire operation with automated and manual controls,', 'b) a location determining subsystem,', 'c) a proximity obstacle detection and avoidance subsystem,', 'd) a subsystem to support automatic traversal from a pick-up location to one or more drop-off locations;, 'a plurality of robotic material handling and delivery vehicles, each includingan inventory request manager in communication with a plurality of databases, including a database of inventory stored in a storage facility or area defined by a maps database, and a database of the automatically-driven handling or delivery vehicles; andwherein the inventory request manager is operative to use the databases to generate mission plans for the vehicles that include vehicle scheduling, location and status.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mission plans include monitoring and ...

VEHICLE CRANE WITH A BOOM THAT CAN BE LUFFED BY TWO LUFFING CYLINDERS

A vehicle crane having a boom that can be luffed between a storage position and a working position within a vertical luffing plane by at least two luffing cylinders The luffing cylinders that lie opposite one another on the luffing plane, enclosing a spread angle between their longitudinal axes in the working position, and the luffing cylinders acting on the boom outside its ends. The longitudinal axis, projected onto the luffing plane, of one luffing cylinder and a vertical direction extending within the luffing plane enclose an angle of inclination there between when the boom is in the storage position to achieve a compact design, particularly when the boom is in the storage position. 116.-. (canceled)17. A vehicle crane comprising:a jib and at least two luffing cylinders, wherein the jib is configured to be luffed via the at least two luffing cylinders within a vertical luffing plane between a storage position and an operating position;wherein the luffing cylinders lie opposite one another on the luffing plane and in the operating position form an angle of spread between longitudinal axes of the luffing cylinders, and wherein the luffing cylinders act upon the jib away from ends of the jib;wherein, when the jib is in the storage position, the longitudinal axis of a luffing cylinder projected onto the luffing plane and an upwards direction extending within the luffing plane form an angle of inclination therebetween; andwherein the angle of inclination is from 80° to 100° when the jib is in the storage position, and wherein the angle of spread is from 2° to 30° when the jib is in the operating position.18. The vehicle crane as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the jib is luffably mounted on a base frame claim 17 , and wherein the base frame has lower mounting assemblies that are each designed as a universal joint or ball joint and via which the luffing cylinders are supported in an articulated manner on the base frame.19. The vehicle crane as claimed in claim 18 , ...

AUTOMATIC TRAVELING SYSTEM AND TRAVELING INSTRUCTION METHOD

An automatic traveling system includes a management server and an AGV, and the management server controls the AGV. When there is a transport request, the management server determines an available AGV, determines a traveling route from a standby position to a loading position, determines a traveling parameter table corresponding to the traveling route, and transmits a traveling instruction including the traveling route and the traveling parameter table to the target AGV. The AGV travels along the traveling route by using a traveling parameter corresponding to the load of a cargo and the traveling velocity. The AGV also travels from the loading position to a transport destination and then from the transport destination to the standby position. For each traveling route, the traveling route and the corresponding traveling parameter table are transmitted to the target AGV. 1. An automatic traveling system comprising:an automatic traveling device; anda traveling instruction device that transmits, to the automatic traveling device, traveling route designation information designating a traveling route and providing an instruction for traveling, andtransmits, to the automatic traveling device, traveling parameter designation information for designating a traveling parameter for controlling traveling when traveling along the designated traveling route each time the traveling route designation information is transmitted to the automatic traveling device.2. The automatic traveling system according to claim 1 , wherein the traveling instruction device transmits claim 1 , to the automatic traveling device claim 1 , numeric value data of the traveling parameter as the traveling parameter designation information.3. The automatic traveling system according to claim 1 , wherein the traveling instruction device includes a traveling parameter storage that stores a correspondence relationship between the each traveling route and the each traveling parameter corresponding to the each ...

AUTOMATED MOBILE VEHICLE LIFT COLUMN

A mobile lift column () is configured to automatically position itself with respect to a vehicle () to be lifted. A proximity and object sensor is used to identify a location of a vehicle and navigate obstructions while advancing to the vehicle. The column includes a set of automatically driven Mecanum wheels () that can be variably controlled to provide precise movement in any direction without rotating the column. A camera () positioned on the column identifies a wheel of the vehicle, and an alignment beam is projected onto the wheel to verify centering on the wheel. Once positioned, the column may operate one of several lift members, including a pair of removable fork adapters (), to extend underneath the vehicle and contact the vehicle lifting points. With at least two columns properly positioned, each mobile column can simultaneously raise its lift member(s) to lift the vehicle to a desired height. 1. A mobile column comprising:(a) a controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory;(b) a base comprising a set of wheel modules that are operable to move the base;(c) a lift post coupled to and extending upwards from the base, the lift post comprising a movable portion and a lift post driver operable to raise and lower the movable portion vertically along the lift post;(d) a lift assembly coupled to the movable portion and adapted to contact and support a portion of a vehicle when the movable portion is raised; and(e) a detection system operable to produce information describing a lift area in which the mobile column is positioned, wherein the information comprises an image of a wheel on a vehicle within the lift area;wherein the controller is configured to:(i) receive a set of lift area information from the detection system;(ii) identify the wheel in the image and determine an axis of rotation of the wheel;(iii) determine a current position of the mobile column, relative to the wheel, based on the set of lift area information;(iv) determine a ...

ROTARY TELEHANDLER WITH MULTIPLE ASCENT AND DESCENT PATHS

Described is a rotary telehandler () comprising a carriage () movable on wheels, which mounts a tower (), which in turn mounts a drivers cab () and an operating arm. The telehandler () is equipped with the following free paths of ascent and descent: a first path, defined by a first position of the tower (), wherein it has an axis parallel to that of the carriage () and comprises a door () of the cab (), a handle () on which an operator can grasp and a ladder () made on a side wall of the carriage (); a second path, defined by an angled position of the tower (), wherein it is oblique or transversal to the axis of the carriage (), with a front of the cab () facing towards the inside of the carriage (), the second path comprising the door (), a first handle () mounted at a first side of the door (), a treadable surface () of the carriage () and a further ladder () made in a side of the carriage (); and a third path, defined by a further angled position of the tower (), wherein it is oblique or transversal to the axis of the carriage (), with the front of the cab () facing towards the outside of the carriage (), the third path comprising the door (), a second handle () mounted at a second side of the door (), a treadable surface () of the carriage () and a ladder () made in a further side of the carriage (). 111011121111015121710110410111012101516151051061010210310111012101517151031021010410310. A rotary telehandler () comprising a carriage () movable on wheels , which mounts a tower () , which in turn mounts a driver's cab () and an operating arm , wherein the telehandler () is equipped with the following free paths of ascent and descent: a first path , defined by a first position of the tower () , wherein it has an axis parallel to that of the carriage () and comprises a door () of the cab () , at least one handle () on which an operator can grasp and a ladder ( , ) made on a side wall of the carriage (); a second path , defined by an angled position of the tower () , ...

ROBOTIC SERVICE DEVICE AND HANDLING METHOD

A robotic service device for a robotic picking system grid. The robotic service device can be configured for driving to any location on the grid in order to restart malfunctioning robotic load handling devices or to perform maintenance operations or cleaning in situ. Additionally, the service device may be used to rescue robotic load handling devices operational in the picking system. The robotic service device can include a releasable docking mechanism to enable it to dock and latch on to malfunctioning load handling devices. The service device can also be provided with a cleaning device and camera device to enable a condition of a grid and other robotic devices to be monitored. 1. A service device for operation on a robotic picking system having two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a grid and having robotic load handling devices thereon , the service device comprising:a body mounted on two sets of wheels, the first set of wheels being arranged to engage with at least two rails of the first set of rails, the second set of wheels being arranged to engage with at least two rails of the second set of rails, the first set of wheels being independently moveable and driveable with respect to the second set of wheels such that only one set of will engage with the grid at any one time thereby enabling movement of the service device along the rails to any point on the grid by driving only the set of wheels engaged with the rails;releasable electrical connecting means configured to connect the service device to a robotic load handling device; anda power source for supplying power to a robotic load handling device via the electrical connecting means.2. A service device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power source is configured to charge a battery in a robotic load handling device.3. A service device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power source is configured to drive a drive mechanism in a robotic-load handling device.4. A service device according ...

LOADING APPARATUS

A loading apparatus, in particular for conveying freight over a road surface and loading it into a transporting vehicle and unloading it therefrom, comprises a basic structure, a loading structure, with a freight holder, and a double-action lifting device between the basic structure and the loading structure. The loading structure here comprises a lifting frame, on which the lifting device acts, and a freight carrier, which is mounted on the lifting frame, via a pull-out guide with a pull-out direction oriented transversely to the lifting direction, and has the freight holder. An undercarriage serving for advancing the loading apparatus over the road surface is part of the freight carrier. 11. A loading apparatus () , especially for conveying freight (F) over a road surface (V) and loading it into or unloading it from a transport vehicle , comprising:{'b': '2', 'a base structure (),'}{'b': 3', '10, 'a loading structure () with a freight holder () and'}{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'a double-acting lifting device () between the base structure () and the loading structure (),'}{'b': 3', '11', '4', '12', '11', '13', '10, 'wherein the loading structure () comprises a lifting frame (), on which the lifting device () acts, and a freight carrier (), which is mounted on the lifting frame () via a pull-out guide () with a pull-out direction (A) oriented transversely relative to the lifting direction (B) and is equipped with the freight holder (), and'}{'b': 43', '1', '12, 'wherein an undercarriage () serving for travel of the loading apparatus () over the road surface (V) is part of the freight carrier ().'}2432930293012. The loading apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the undercarriage () comprises wheels ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , preferably four wheels ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , which particularly preferably are disposed on the side edges of the freight carrier ().32930. The loading apparatus of claim 2 , wherein that at least some of the wheels ( claim 2 , ) are steerable.42930. The loading ...