A transport robot is configured to transport a transported object(s) in a state of sandwiching the transported object(s) by cooperating with another transport robot when transporting the transported object(s).

The present application disclose a battery box transferring device, including: a translation mechanism configured to move a battery box in a first direction and/or a second direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction; a rotating mechanism arranged on the translation mechanism, the rotating mechanism comprising: a first rotating assembly and a second rotating assembly, wherein the first rotating assembly is configured to rotate the battery box about the first direction as an axis, and the second rotating assembly is configured to rotate the battery box about the second direction as an axis; and a battery box moving mechanism arranged on the rotating mechanism, the battery box moving mechanism being configured to pull the battery box into or push the battery box out of the battery box transferring device. The battery box transferring device can effectively move the battery box on various site conditions while effectively saving manpower.

Heating systems utilizing radio frequency (RF) energy and methods for using the same to rapidly and uniformly heat packaged articles moving through the system on one or more convey lines. These systems may be useful for a variety of processes, including the pasteurization or sterilization of packaged foodstuffs.

Heating systems utilizing radio frequency (RF) energy and methods for using the same to rapidly and uniformly heat packaged articles moving through the system on one or more convey lines. These systems may be useful for a variety of processes, including the pasteurization or sterilization of packaged foodstuffs.

A cart assembly system for handling laundry in a facility, the system including first and second support structures each having arms extending outwardly therefrom. The arms support drive wheels, which in turn support a tow line extending between the first and second support structures. The system may include a drop cord extending downwardly from the tow line and engaging a slot on a tow cart to attach the tow cart to the tow line. The system may also include a mast extending from the cart to the tow line, the mast supporting a clamp assembly for coupling the cart to the tow line. A controller drives one or both of drive wheels to move the tow line and the cart along the line pathway, where the cart transports laundry throughout the facility.

A cart assembly system for handling laundry in a facility, the system including first and second support structures each having arms extending outwardly therefrom. The arms support drive wheels, which in turn support a tow line extending between the first and second support structures. The system may include a drop cord extending downwardly from the tow line and engaging a slot on a tow cart to attach the tow cart to the tow line. The system may also include a mast extending from the cart to the tow line, the mast supporting a clamp assembly for coupling the cart to the tow line. A controller drives one or both of drive wheels to move the tow line and the cart along the line pathway, where the cart transports laundry throughout the facility.

A pneumatic material handling slide assembly and method is provided to accommodate work pieces of various sizes at a manufacturing site. The assembly includes a lower base plate fixed to the floor and an upper plate slidably mounted on top of the lower plate. An air pocket is provided in the lower surface of the upper plate. Compressed air can be supplied to the air pocket to lift the upper plate and associated material handling equipment for sliding along the lower base plate. Locks are provided on the upper plate to secure the upper plate in a desired position along the lower plate.

A pneumatic material handling slide assembly and method is provided to accommodate work pieces of various sizes at a manufacturing site. The assembly includes a lower base plate fixed to the floor and an upper plate slidably mounted on top of the lower plate. An air pocket is provided in the lower surface of the upper plate. Compressed air can be supplied to the air pocket to lift the upper plate and associated material handling equipment for sliding along the lower base plate. Locks are provided on the upper plate to secure the upper plate in a desired position along the lower plate.

Methods and apparatus for controlling the movement of portable receptacles within a materials handling facility are described. The materials handling facility utilizes at least one linear induction motor (LIM) to move the portable receptacles having conductive elements from a first location to a second location within the facility. The LIMs may be configured such that most, if not all, of the movement of the receptacles is controlled by the application of energy from the LIMs to the conductive elements of the receptacles. This energy may cause the receptacles to move from one LIM to another LIM, where each LIM in sequence can apply force to the receptacle to pass it to the next LIM in the sequence. In some implementations, the portable receptacles are configured such that at least a base portion of the receptacle includes a conductive element to interact with the LIMs, while maintaining an overall light-weight configuration.

The assembled-type traveling carriage includes: the telescopic cylindrical body being an extendable telescopic cylindrical body rotatably provided with a first one of screw means at each end thereof, and incorporating an actuator configured to extend and withdraw a nest; a joint block provided with a second one of the screw means; a traveler rotatably provided with a first one of the screw means and attached a driving device thereto; and a coupling rod rotatably provided with the first one of the screw means on each end thereof. A first planar frame body is assembled by screwing joint blocks to four of the telescopic cylindrical bodies, screwing the travelers to the joint blocks such that the travelers are positioned on extension lines of the telescopic cylindrical bodies, and coupling one ends of the four telescopic cylindrical bodies to one another by the coupling rods through the joint blocks.