公开(公告)号：US20240116714A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18452000

申请日：2023-08-18

Applicant: Vidir Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Dimitri Warlet Caldeira ,  Delmer Plett ,  Umair Younas ,  Younus Dewan

IPC: B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373

Abstract: A system for storing items comprises a rack with upstanding posts delimiting a vertically extending storage space with individual storage locations formed by generally horizontally-oriented members supported on the posts. The system includes trays respectively removably received at the individual storage locations. The system further includes an elevator configured for moving the trays between the storage locations and a user-retrieval space adjacent a bottom of the rack. The system features an electrical power distribution system to deliver electrical power from a source to items on the trays, which includes distribution ports supported on the rack and respectively associated with the individual storage locations, receiver ports carried on the trays and configured for removably electrically connecting with the distribution ports, and electrical receptacles electrically connected to the receiver ports and configured to connect to electrical loads. A rack power transfer controller is configured to control the distribution ports to transfer electrical power to a respective one of the trays when the tray is in the storage condition.

公开(公告)号：US11910917B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17837510

申请日：2022-06-10

Applicant: VIDIR SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Delmer Plett ,  Dimitri Warlet Caldeira ,  Umair Younas ,  Terina Kunjumon

IPC: A47B49/00 ,  H02B1/20

CPC classification number: A47B49/002 ,  H02B1/20

Abstract: A storage system with platforms for storing items, which are movable along a prescribed path, features an internal electrical power distribution system for supplying electrical power at each of the movable platforms to operate electrical devices, such as refrigerators or chargers. The power distribution system comprises a set of distribution terminals electrically connected to an external electrical power source, such as mains power, which extend along respective paths which follow the prescribed path of movement of the platforms. Further, the distribution system comprises a plurality of electrical bridging assemblies respectively bridging between the platforms and the distribution terminals. The electrical bridging assemblies are mechanically connected in fixed relation to the platforms and connected in movable electrical contact with the distribution terminals.