公开(公告)号：US12103794B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-01

申请号：US18093514

申请日：2023-01-05

Applicant: Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Inventor： Venkatesh Prasad Bangalore Srinivas ,  Pradeep Prabhakar Kamble ,  Maybin Michael ,  Vineeth Ramanath Kamath

IPC: B65G65/02 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B66F9/06

CPC classification number: B65G65/02 ,  B65G1/0428 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/0485 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B66F9/063

Abstract: Storage and retrieval systems demand time and space efficient approaches. Embodiments herein provide a storage system with guided plate based lifting apparatus for payload loading-unloading on storage rack. The system deploys an Automated Guided Vehicle/Autonomous Mobile Robot (AGV/AMR) mounted with multiple lifting apparatuses in between two adjacent storage racks. The racks are modified with guide plates having entry cutouts for horizontal movements and entry guides for vertical movement of lifting apparatus. Ramp provided in the guide plates at the bottom of racks ensures there is enough clearance for lifting apparatus to go inside an aisle and have smooth vertical lifting. Wheel retention mechanism guides the vertical lifting maintaining required clearance. A conveyor belt mechanism mounted to base plate of lifting apparatus consists of geared rotary motor for conveyor belt that has a forward and backward movement, enabling the lifting apparatus to load/unload the payload inside/outside the racks.