Apparatus for transporting containers
November 9, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2765928 3608750 Arrangement for storage of goods in packages in an upright depository Safety means for fiber pick-up and transporting apparatus Mobile tier picking apparatus for a warehousing system Method and arrangement for storing and transporting paper sheets Mechanical load handling device for storehouses Apparatus for handling sheets or the like Storage assembly Automatic storage and retrieval system having an extendible bin extraction mechanism with pop-up tabs InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10985542 filed on 11/09/2004US Classes:414/626, Suspended414/268, With means for selectively charging a plurality of receptacles from a single source, or selectively discharging a plurality of receptacles to a single destination414/277, Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member414/281, Charging or discharging means includes elevating device, movable in horizontal direction (e.g., portable, etc.), having load-sustaining surface212/319, Having load engager mounted for guided vertical movement beneath trolley414/591, GUIDED HOIST WITH LOAD-SUPPORTING GRAB MEANS MOVABLE HORIZONTALLY BY MEANS WHICH SWINGS HORIZONTALLY OR MOVES LINEARLY414/279, Device includes self-powered, track-guided car414/280, Device includes push-pull mechanism414/752.1, Using suction414/152, With means outside of chamber to carry or guide material to, or from, device or path414/792.8, Includes horizontally shiftable, article elevating device414/792.9, With article gripping means414/286, With load-supporting pallet414/273, With control system responsive to changeable operating instructions414/222.01APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATIONExaminersPrimary: Keenan, James W.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB65G 1/04AbstractAn automated apparatus suitable for transporting containers arranged in a row of stacks or partial stacks includes an overhead gantry system. The overhead gantry system has a moveable support for supporting at least one stack or partial stack of containers and moving them along the row. The gantry system also has an engagement device such as arms which are moveable transverse to the row independently of the support between a first position in which the engagement device can engage with a required container in the row, and a second position in which the engagement device and antcontainers engaged therewith are above the support to allow the containers to be placed either on the support or on another partial stack supported by the support. The support can travel along the row when the engagement device is in the second position.Field of SearchWith means for selectively charging a plurality of receptacles from a single source, or selectively discharging a plurality of receptacles to a single destinationCharging or discharging means includes elevating device, movable in horizontal direction (e.g., portable, etc.), having load-sustaining surface Suspended Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member With detachably associated auxiliary carrier for transporting device during portion of its horizontal travel Includes stack gripping device | |
