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Pallet Rack Moving System
20170313558 · 2017-11-02 ·

An apparatus for lifting and moving a pallet rack includes a lifting portion and a supporting portion. The lifting portion and the supporting portion are in telescoping relation to each other and joined by a threaded rod. A swiveling caster is connected to the supporting portion, and a drive shaft is coupled to the threaded rod, with the drive shaft preferably extending out of the lifting portion. A vertical base plate is removably coupled to the lifting portion and includes at least one primary attachment point for attaching a bracket. The bracket is removably affixed to at least one primary attachment point, and preferably includes several secondary attachment points arranged to align with mounting points on the pallet rack so the pallet rack can be lifted by rotating the drive shaft.

Apparatus for packaging dosed quantities of solid drug portions comprising moving collecting containers and an ancillary dosing station
09796496 · 2017-10-24 · ·

An apparatus for packaging dosed quantities of solid drug portions includes multiple storage containers and dosing elements for storing and dispensing first dosed quantities of drug portions, multiple moving collecting containers for collecting and outputting drug portions to a packaging station, and fall tubes for guiding the drug portions dispensed by the dosing elements to the collecting containers. An ancillary dosing station has multiple buffer receptacles for storing and delivering second dosed quantities of drug portions to the collecting containers. A conveyor moves the collecting containers between multiple locations along a predetermined path. A controller controls closure members of the buffer receptacles depending on the positions of the moving collecting containers so that drug portions temporarily held in the buffer receptacles are output to selected collecting containers.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING END-OF-LIFE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
20220363047 · 2022-11-17 · ·

A system for preparing a solar module assembly for recycling includes a vessel configured to control a temperature and a humidity therewithin and to receive a solar module of the solar module assembly, the solar module including a plurality of solar cells, a front layer coupled to the plurality of solar cells by a first encapsulant layer, and a back sheet coupled to the plurality of solar cells by a second encapsulant layer. The system further includes an emitter positioned within the vessel and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the solar module to debond at least one of the first encapsulant layer or the second encapsulant layer and a peel block configured to separate at least one of the front layer or the back sheet from the plurality of solar cells. The system is configured to be transported in one or more standard shipping containers.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING END-OF-LIFE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
20220363047 · 2022-11-17 · ·

A system for preparing a solar module assembly for recycling includes a vessel configured to control a temperature and a humidity therewithin and to receive a solar module of the solar module assembly, the solar module including a plurality of solar cells, a front layer coupled to the plurality of solar cells by a first encapsulant layer, and a back sheet coupled to the plurality of solar cells by a second encapsulant layer. The system further includes an emitter positioned within the vessel and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward the solar module to debond at least one of the first encapsulant layer or the second encapsulant layer and a peel block configured to separate at least one of the front layer or the back sheet from the plurality of solar cells. The system is configured to be transported in one or more standard shipping containers.

Goods information obtaining device, shelf, shelf managing system and method

The present disclosure relates to a goods information obtaining device, a shelf, a shelf managing system and a method. A goods information obtaining device for obtaining goods information within a shelf unit, includes: at least one reflector; and at least one image sensor for sensing a reflection image of goods within the shelf unit that are reflected one or more times by the at least one reflector.

Goods information obtaining device, shelf, shelf managing system and method

The present disclosure relates to a goods information obtaining device, a shelf, a shelf managing system and a method. A goods information obtaining device for obtaining goods information within a shelf unit, includes: at least one reflector; and at least one image sensor for sensing a reflection image of goods within the shelf unit that are reflected one or more times by the at least one reflector.

INSULATED PICK LINE ASSEMBLY FOR REFRIGERATED GOODS
20170291768 · 2017-10-12 ·

Provided are an insulated pick line assembly system for refrigerated goods and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The pick line assembly system may include a refrigerated area having a plurality of bins. Each bin may be configured to receive at least one product for picking. The pick line assembly system may include an insulated assembly area separated from the refrigerated area by a barrier. The insulated assembly area may be configured to be warmer than the refrigerated area. The barrier of the pick line assembly system may define at least one opening, such that the refrigerated area may be connected to the insulated assembly area via the at least one opening. A plurality of bins may be disposed adjacent the barrier, such that each bin may be accessible from the insulated assembly area via the at least one opening.

ANTI-SEISMIC SUPPORT FOR WAREHOUSES AND LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURE WITH SUCH SUPPORT
20170284119 · 2017-10-05 ·

An anti-seismic device (1) for load-bearing structures or machines for example automated warehouses, comprises at least one supporting foot (3) suitable for being fixed to a load-bearing structure of the automated warehouse. The supporting foot (3) is configured for resting and sliding on a support and sliding surface (5), so as to allow relative movement of the automated warehouse with respect to the support and sliding surface (5). At least one abutment element (10) is suitable for being solidly constrained with the support and sliding surface (5). At least a spring device (12) is suitable for being interposed between the abutment element (10) and the automated warehouse. The spring device (12) is configured to generate a return action (force and/or torque) of the automated warehouse as a result of the relative movement of the automated warehouse with respect to the support and sliding surface (5). The spring device (12) has a non-linear, preferably progressive elastic characteristic.

ANTI-SEISMIC SUPPORT FOR WAREHOUSES AND LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURE WITH SUCH SUPPORT
20170284119 · 2017-10-05 ·

An anti-seismic device (1) for load-bearing structures or machines for example automated warehouses, comprises at least one supporting foot (3) suitable for being fixed to a load-bearing structure of the automated warehouse. The supporting foot (3) is configured for resting and sliding on a support and sliding surface (5), so as to allow relative movement of the automated warehouse with respect to the support and sliding surface (5). At least one abutment element (10) is suitable for being solidly constrained with the support and sliding surface (5). At least a spring device (12) is suitable for being interposed between the abutment element (10) and the automated warehouse. The spring device (12) is configured to generate a return action (force and/or torque) of the automated warehouse as a result of the relative movement of the automated warehouse with respect to the support and sliding surface (5). The spring device (12) has a non-linear, preferably progressive elastic characteristic.

END CAP FOR SHOWCASE ROLLER SHELF
20170280894 · 2017-10-05 · ·

The present invention relates to an end cap for a showcase roller shelf. The end cap for a showcase roller shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention, in a state where roller unit bodies including casings enclosing the outer perimeter of a roller support body are arranged in a plurality of rows, is inserted into and is supported on both ends of each casing while a plurality of rollers are rotatably supported on the roller support body so as to slide a product on the inside of a showcase and move the product to a withdrawal location. The end cap for a showcase roller shelf comprises: cap bodies which are disposed on both ends of each casing so as to face each other, and are installed on locations crossing both ends of each casing disposed in a plurality of rows; and a plurality of protruding bodies which: protrude from locations where the cap bodies face each other so as to be inserted into both ends of each casing disposed in a plurality of rows, wherein the protrusion distances thereof are adjusted so that the rollers arranged in a plurality of rows in locations where the plurality of casings are inserted are positioned at locations where rotation centers are different in each row; and protrude alternately repeatedly while the protrusion distances thereof, by which an adjacent row among a plurality of row locations is supported, are different from each other.