公开(公告)号：US5964562A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US42944

申请日：1998-03-17

Applicant: Clay Bernard, II ,  Martin L. Wisecarver ,  Richard A. Baldwin ,  William A. Pearson ,  Frank P. Steblaj

Inventor： Clay Bernard, II ,  Martin L. Wisecarver ,  Richard A. Baldwin ,  William A. Pearson ,  Frank P. Steblaj

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/10

CPC classification number: B65G1/045 ,  B65G1/0407

Abstract: An apparatus for exchanging articles with an article holder includes a vertical mast having a vertical mast axis and a shuttle ring assembly. The shuttle ring assembly has a central aperture surrounding the mast and is coupled to the mast to allow the shuttle ring assembly to be translated vertically along the mast through multiple heights between a lower height and an upper height. The shuttle ring assembly includes a rotary member coupled to the mast to be rotated through multiple orientations about the mast axis. The rotary member includes multiple article-holding fixtures, angularly spaced from each other about the mast axis. The multiple orientations include a respective exchange orientation for each of the article-holding fixtures. The rotary member can be positioned in any one of the exchange orientations so that a selected one of the article-holding fixtures is in an associated exchange position. The shuttle ring assembly also includes an article transfer mechanism configured to transfer an article between the article holder and a selected one of the article-holding fixtures when the rotary member is positioned so that the selected one of the article-holding fixtures is in its associated exchange position.

Abstract translation: 用于与物品保持器更换物品的装置包括具有垂直桅杆轴线和梭环组件的竖直桅杆。 梭环组件具有围绕桅杆的中心孔，并且联接到桅杆，以允许梭环组件沿着桅杆在较低高度和较高高度之间的多个高度垂直平移。 梭环组件包括联接到桅杆的旋转构件，以通过围绕桅杆轴线的多个取向旋转。 旋转构件包括多个物品保持固定件，其围绕桅杆轴线彼此成角度地间隔开。 多个取向包括用于每个物品保持固定装置的相应的交换方位。 旋转构件可以定位在任何一个换向方向上，使得所选择的一个物品保持夹具处于相关的更换位置。 穿梭环组件还包括物品传送机构，其构造成当旋转构件被定位时将物品保持器和选定的一个物品保持夹具之间传送物品，使得所选择的一个物品保持夹具处于其相关联 交换位置。

公开(公告)号：US5556247A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US139566

申请日：1993-10-18

Applicant: Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II

Inventor： Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II

IPC: B65G1/10 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/44 ,  B65G47/10

CPC classification number: B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/1371 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/44 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A storage system for storage and retrieval of material goods, providing inserter and extractor assemblies for inserting and extracting containers onto and from, respectively, a storage carousel while the carousel remains in continuous motion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储和回收物料的存储系统，提供插入器和提取器组件，用于在转盘保持连续运动的同时将容器分别插入和取出存储转盘。

公开(公告)号：US5246332A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-21

申请号：US712485

申请日：1991-06-10

Applicant: Clay Bernard, II ,  Robert D. Lichti, Sr. ,  Stanley H. Lukken ,  Daniel C. Perry

Inventor： Clay Bernard, II ,  Robert D. Lichti, Sr. ,  Stanley H. Lukken ,  Daniel C. Perry

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G47/10 ,  B65G1/133

CPC classification number: B65G1/0485 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: An integrated warehousing system for storing and retrieving goods as well as preparing the goods for their ultimate disposition is disclosed. The warehousing system includes numerous modular components that may be added to or subtracted from the system to accommodate a particular warehousing need. Inventoried goods placed in containers are stored on a rotational storage carousel. A plurality of work stations, each having an associated temporary storage queues are integrated with the carousel to facilitate high volume handling operations. Containers, delivered from the storage carousel, are brought to the temporary queue where they are held until an operator is prepared to work with the goods stored therein. The container is then delivered to a work area, where the operator performs the desired task. The containers, may then be delivered either to another appropriate work station or back to the storage carousel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于存储和检索货物以及为其最终处置准备货物的综合仓储系统。 仓储系统包括可以从系统中添加或从系统中减去以适应特定仓储需求的许多模块化组件。 放置在容器中的已记录货物存放在旋转储存转盘上。 每个具有关联的临时存储队列的多个工作站与转盘集成，以便于大量处理操作。 从存储转盘运送的集装箱被带到临时排队队伍，直到操作人员准备使用存储在其中的货物进行操作。 然后将容器运送到操作员执行所需任务的工作区域。 然后，容器可以被递送到另一适当的工作站或者返回到存储转盘。

公开(公告)号：USD301992S

公开(公告)日：1989-07-04

申请号：US871576

申请日：1986-06-06

Applicant: Lee F. Zumwalt

Designer： Lee F. Zumwalt

公开(公告)号：US5863172A

公开(公告)日：1999-01-26

申请号：US796274

申请日：1997-02-07

Applicant: William A. Pearson ,  Donald P. Buller ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Jack Quinton ,  Sean Patrick Hirka ,  Jeff Johnson

Inventor： William A. Pearson ,  Donald P. Buller ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Jack Quinton ,  Sean Patrick Hirka ,  Jeff Johnson

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/133 ,  B65G1/06

CPC classification number: B65G1/133 ,  B65G1/0485

Abstract: A storage system for the storage and retrieval of material goods has a continuous track and a storage carousel movable along the track. The carousel carries a plurality of shelf arrays, each of which includes a plurality of vertically-spaced shelves removably attachable to the carousel at an adjustable vertical pitch. One or more inserter assemblies are disposed adjacent the carousel for transferring cartons onto the carousel. One or more removal assemblies are disposed adjacent the carousel for removing cartons from the carousel. A vertical transport unit has an upward reach disposed adjacent the inserter assemblies for transferring cartons to the inserter assemblies, and a downward reach disposed adjacent the removal assemblies for receiving cartons from the removal assemblies. The vertical transport unit has a plurality of platforms removably attachable to the vertical transport unit at an adjustable pitch. A control system controls the operation of the storage carousel, the inserter assemblies, the removal assemblies and the vertical transport unit.

Abstract translation: 用于存储和回收物料的存储系统具有连续轨道和沿着轨道移动的存储转盘。 转盘携带多个搁架阵列，每个搁架阵列包括多个垂直间隔的搁架，可拆卸地以可调节的垂直间距附接到转盘。 一个或多个插入器组件设置在转盘附近，用于将纸箱转移到转盘上。 一个或多个拆卸组件邻近转盘设置，用于从转盘中取出纸箱。 垂直运输单元具有向上的位置，邻近插入器组件设置，用于将纸箱转移到插入器组件，以及邻近去除组件设置的向下的位置，用于从移除组件接收纸箱。 垂直输送单元具有多个可移动地以可调节间距附接到垂直输送单元的平台。 控制系统控制存储转盘，插入器组件，拆卸组件和垂直传送单元的操作。

公开(公告)号：US5641259A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-24

申请号：US448811

申请日：1995-05-24

Applicant: Daniel C. Perry ,  Timothy E. Gorham, Jr.

Inventor： Daniel C. Perry ,  Timothy E. Gorham, Jr.

IPC: B65G1/133 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: B65G1/133 ,  B65G47/52

Abstract: An inserter assembly for inserting containers onto a storage carousel. The containers may be inserted by moving them horizontally in a direction tangent to a curved portion of the storage carousel. The container is then latched into the rack by raising a vertically movable horizontal lifting member to lift the lower outside edge of the container and tilt the container toward the carousel to engage a latching mechanism on the rack. The latching mechanism includes leading and trailing hooks with a smooth and continuous bottom surface, with the leading hook having an inclined wing sufficiently wide to rest on the upper leading inside corner of the container until it hangs over the inside of the container.

Abstract translation: 用于将容器插入存储转盘的插入器组件。 可以通过沿着与存储转盘的弯曲部分相切的方向水平移动容器来插入容器。 然后通过升高垂直移动的水平提升构件来提升容器的下外边缘并将容器朝向圆盘传送带倾斜以将卡具机构接合在架上，从而将容器锁定到机架中。 闩锁机构包括具有光滑且连续的底表面的引导钩和尾钩，其中引导钩具有足够宽的倾斜翼，以便搁置在容器的上导向内角上，直到其悬挂在容器的内部。

公开(公告)号：US5222855A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US945829

申请日：1992-09-16

Applicant: Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry

Inventor： Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/0485 ,  B65G1/1371 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: An automated work center for use in materials handling operations is disclosed. The work center includes a randomly accessible vertically moving temporary storage queue 11 for receiving containers 25 that hold material goods. A fixed loading ramp 20 is arranged to receive containers 20 from an external system and to load the received containers onto the storage queue 11. A work area 5 having a plurality of rotatable work tables 7 provides an gives the operator access to the containers. A delivery system 14 transfers containers between the storage queue 11 and the work tables 7 and a takeaway system 16 transfers containers between the work area and the conveyor network. An automated control system 17 coordinates the delivery of containers between the temporary storage queue 11 and the work area 5. A consolidation queue 18 having a multiplicity of vertically spaced shelfs may be disposed opposite the work tables 7 to facilitate the consolidation of ordered goods.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于材料处理操作的自动化工作中心。 工作中心包括一个可随意访问的垂直移动的临时存储队列11，用于接收容纳物料的容器25。 固定的装载斜坡20布置成从外部系统接收容器20并将接收到的容器装载到存储队列11上。具有多个可旋转工作台7的工作区域5提供操作者对容器的访问。 传送系统14在存储队列11和工作台7之间传送容器，并且外卖系统16在工作区域和输送机网络之间传送容器。 自动控制系统17协调临时存储队列11和工作区域5之间的​​容器的传送。具有多个垂直间隔的架子的合并队列18可以布置在工作台7的对面，以便于有序货物的合并。

公开(公告)号：US4983091A

公开(公告)日：1991-01-08

申请号：US192419

申请日：1988-04-29

Applicant: Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Stanley H. Lukken

Inventor： Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Stanley H. Lukken

IPC: B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/06

CPC classification number: B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A storage facility is provided for integration with a material distribution facility that includes as storage carousel for receiving and storing containers adapted to carry material goods. The carousel includes a multiplicity of connecting rack arrays arranged in side-by-side fashion. Each of the rack arrays includes a plurality of vertically spaced container racks for supporting selected containers, with the container racks from various rack arrays being arranged in a plurality of tiers. The carousel is adapted to rotate about a continuous track. Insertion and extraction assemblies are provided for each carousel tier that are adapted to load and unload containers from the various racks while the carousel remains in continuous motion. A novel lift arrangement is provided for carrying containers between a conveyor network and the various inserter and extractor assemblies. In an alternative aspects of the invention, a novel control system for a storage facility is described as well.

Abstract translation: 提供一种存储设备，用于与材料分配设备集成，所述材料分配设备包括作为用于接收和存储适于携带物料的容器的存储转盘。 圆盘传送带包括并列排列的多个连接齿条阵列。 每个机架阵列包括多个垂直间隔的容器架，用于支撑选定的容器，其中来自各种齿条阵列的容器架布置成多个层。 圆盘传送带适于围绕连续轨道旋转。 为每个转盘层提供插入和抽出组件，适用于在圆盘传送带保持连续运动时从各种机架装载和卸载容器。 提供了一种新颖的升降装置，用于在输送机网络和各种插入器和提取器组件之间运送容器。 在本发明的另一方面，还描述了一种用于存储设备的新型控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US5273392A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-28

申请号：US931648

申请日：1992-08-17

Applicant: Clay Bernard, II ,  Stanley H. Lukken ,  Daniel C. Perry

Inventor： Clay Bernard, II ,  Stanley H. Lukken ,  Daniel C. Perry

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/10

CPC classification number: B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/0485 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  G05B19/4189 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/28

Abstract: This invention relates to an automated work center for use in materials handling operations. The work center includes a randomly accessible vertically moving temporary storage queue 11 for receiving containers 25 that hold material goods. A fixed loading ramp 20 is arranged to receive containers 20 from an external system and to load the received containers onto the storage queue 11. A work area 5 having a plurality of rotatable work tables 7 provides an gives the operator access to the containers. A delivery system 14 transfers containers between the storage queue 11 and the work tables 7 and a takeaway system 16 transfers containers between the work area and the conveyor network. An automated control system 17 coordinates the delivery of containers between the temporary storage queue 11 and the work area 5. A consolidation queue 18 having a multiplicity of vertically spaced shelfs may be disposed opposite the work tables 7 to facilitate the consolidation of ordered goods.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于材料处理操作的自动化工作中心。 工作中心包括一个可随意访问的垂直移动的临时存储队列11，用于接收容纳物料的容器25。 固定的装载斜坡20布置成从外部系统接收容器20并将接收到的容器装载到存储队列11上。具有多个可旋转工作台7的工作区域5提供操作者对容器的访问。 传送系统14在存储队列11和工作台7之间传送容器，并且外卖系统16在工作区域和输送机网络之间传送容器。 自动控制系统17协调临时存储队列11和工作区域5之间的​​容器的传送。具有多个垂直间隔的架子的合并队列18可以布置在工作台7的对面，以便于有序货物的合并。

公开(公告)号：US5238351A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-24

申请号：US789258

申请日：1991-11-07

Applicant: Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II

Inventor： Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II

IPC: B65G1/127

CPC classification number: B65G1/127 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A storage system for storage and retrieval of material goods, including a lift having a vertically traveling endless lop and inserter assemblies for inserting containers onto a storage carousel while the carousel remains in continuous motion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于存储和回收材料货物的存储系统，包括具有垂直行进的环形吊具的升降机和用于在转盘保持连续运动时将容器插入存储转盘中的插入器组件。