公开(公告)号：US20180096873A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-05

申请号：US15816728

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: Brooks Automation, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony C. Bonora ,  Richard H. Gould ,  Michael Krolak

IPC: H01L21/677

CPC classification number: H01L21/67766 ,  B65G2201/0297 ,  H01L21/67733 ,  H01L21/67736 ,  H01L21/67769 ,  H01L21/67775 ,  Y10S414/14

Abstract: A storage system and methods for operating a storage system are disclosed. The storage system includes a plurality of storage shelves, and each of storage shelves has a shelf plate for supporting a container. Each of the storage shelves is coupled to a chain to enable horizontal movement and each is further coupled to a rail to enable guiding to one or more positions. A motor is coupled to a drive sprocket for moving the chain. The rail has some sections that are linear and some sections that are nonlinear. The sections are arranged in a loop. Example configurations of the storage system include one or more of stationary shelves, extended horizontal tracks for a hoist, a conveyor at a level of the storage system, and a manual loading station. The hoist, with an extended horizontal track interfaces with the manual loading station.

公开(公告)号：US09842756B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14537696

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: Brooks Automation, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony C. Bonora ,  Richard H. Gould ,  Michael Krolak

IPC: H01L21/677

CPC classification number: H01L21/67766 ,  B65G2201/0297 ,  H01L21/67733 ,  H01L21/67736 ,  H01L21/67769 ,  H01L21/67775 ,  Y10S414/14

Abstract: A storage system and methods for operating a storage system are disclosed. The storage system includes a plurality of storage shelves, and each of storage shelves has a shelf plate for supporting a container. Each of the storage shelves is coupled to a chain to enable horizontal movement and each is further coupled to a rail to enable guiding to one or more positions. A motor is coupled to a drive sprocket for moving the chain. The rail has some sections that are linear and some sections that are nonlinear. The sections are arranged in a loop. Example configurations of the storage system include one or more of stationary shelves, extended horizontal tracks for a hoist, a conveyor at a level of the storage system, and a manual loading station. The hoist, with an extended horizontal track interfaces with the manual loading station.

公开(公告)号：US10593583B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US15816728

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: Brooks Automation, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony C. Bonora ,  Richard H. Gould ,  Michael Krolak

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  H01L21/677

Abstract: A storage system and methods for operating a storage system are disclosed. The storage system includes a plurality of storage shelves, and each of storage shelves has a shelf plate for supporting a container. Each of the storage shelves is coupled to a chain to enable horizontal movement and each is further coupled to a rail to enable guiding to one or more positions. A motor is coupled to a drive sprocket for moving the chain. The rail has some sections that are linear and some sections that are nonlinear. The sections are arranged in a loop. Example configurations of the storage system include one or more of stationary shelves, extended horizontal tracks for a hoist, a conveyor at a level of the storage system, and a manual loading station. The hoist, with an extended horizontal track interfaces with the manual loading station.

公开(公告)号：US20150063958A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14537696

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: Brooks Automation, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony C. Bonora ,  Richard H. Gould ,  Michael Krolak

IPC: H01L21/677

CPC classification number: H01L21/67766 ,  B65G2201/0297 ,  H01L21/67733 ,  H01L21/67736 ,  H01L21/67769 ,  H01L21/67775 ,  Y10S414/14

Abstract: A storage system and methods for operating a storage system are disclosed. The storage system includes a plurality of storage shelves, and each of storage shelves has a shelf plate for supporting a container. Each of the storage shelves is coupled to a chain to enable horizontal movement and each is further coupled to a rail to enable guiding to one or more positions. A motor is coupled to a drive sprocket for moving the chain. The rail has some sections that are linear and some sections that are nonlinear. The sections are arranged in a loop. Example configurations of the storage system include one or more of stationary shelves, extended horizontal tracks for a hoist, a conveyor at a level of the storage system, and a manual loading station. The hoist, with an extended horizontal track interfaces with the manual loading station.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于操作存储系统的存储系统和方法。 存储系统包括多个存放架，每个储物架具有用于支撑容器的搁板。 每个储物架被联接到链条以实现水平移动，并且每个都进一步联接到轨道以使得能够引导到一个或多个位置。 电动机联接到用于移动链条的驱动链轮。 轨道有一些部分是线性的，有些部分是非线性的。 这些部分排列成一个循环。 存储系统的示例配置包括一个或多个固定架，用于提升机的延伸的水平轨道，存储系统的一级的输送机以及手动装载站。 起重机，带有手动加载站的扩展水平轨道。