A payload release device, a payload release assembly including a payload release device, and methods for arming a payload release device. A payload release device includes a member and a button. The member has a top portion, a bottom portion, and a middle portion. The middle portion has an aperture defining a bottom edge, a first upwardly sloping edge, and a second upwardly sloping edge, wherein each upwardly sloping edge is upwardly sloping with respect to the bottom edge. The button has a top surface and is at least partially disposed in the aperture, wherein the button is depressed toward the first upwardly sloping edge when force is applied thereto, wherein the button raises toward the second upwardly sloping edge when at least a portion of the force applied to the button is released, and wherein the second upwardly sloping edge is parallel with the top surface of the button.

A payload release device, a payload release assembly including a payload release device, and methods for arming a payload release device. A payload release device includes a member and a button. The member has a top portion, a bottom portion, and a middle portion. The middle portion has an aperture defining a bottom edge, a first upwardly sloping edge, and a second upwardly sloping edge, wherein each upwardly sloping edge is upwardly sloping with respect to the bottom edge. The button has a top surface and is at least partially disposed in the aperture, wherein the button is depressed toward the first upwardly sloping edge when force is applied thereto, wherein the button raises toward the second upwardly sloping edge when at least a portion of the force applied to the button is released, and wherein the second upwardly sloping edge is parallel with the top surface of the button.

An autonomous transport vehicle includes a frame forming a payload section configured to hold one or more pickfaces, a transfer arm movably mounted to the frame, a drive section connected to the frame, and a controller connected to the drive section, the controller being configured to effect an on-the-fly sortation of pickfaces carried by the autonomous transport vehicle according to a predetermined case out order sequence where the controller commands the drive section so that two or more pickfaces are picked from one or more first case unit holding locations and placed at one or more different second case unit holding locations according to the predetermined case out order sequence.

An autonomous transport vehicle includes a frame forming a payload section configured to hold one or more pickfaces, a transfer arm movably mounted to the frame, a drive section connected to the frame, and a controller connected to the drive section, the controller being configured to effect an on-the-fly sortation of pickfaces carried by the autonomous transport vehicle according to a predetermined case out order sequence where the controller commands the drive section so that two or more pickfaces are picked from one or more first case unit holding locations and placed at one or more different second case unit holding locations according to the predetermined case out order sequence.

A load handler is capable of loading and unloading tall unitary resilient loads such as large construction tires or other tall compressible loads such as bales normally considered incompatible for shipment in standard closed-top containers, to enable such compatibility economically. The load handler has a pair of vertically spaced load clamping arms, the upper arm being capable of rotating such a resilient load selectively onto or off of the lower arm while the load is compressed between the load clamping arms.

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus or method unloading and loading containers, trucks and other similar transport units (1). Especially the apparatus and method are suitable for handling pallets (4). The apparatus comprises a pair or more forklift forks (17) or another type of a handling element, for example a gripper for handling rolls or specially formed spikes. The handling elements are mounted on a carriage (16) that is mounted on a frame (15). The frame (159 runs on wheels (17) or tracks on the floor (2) of the transport unit (1). The apparatus uses a telescopic arm (3) for moving the apparatus on the wheels (17) or tracks on the floor (2). The apparatus can be pushed into the transport unit (1) and runs on the floor (2). A load is picked by the handling elements and withdrawn with the telescopic arm (3).

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus or method unloading and loading containers, trucks and other similar transport units (1). Especially the apparatus and method are suitable for handling pallets (4). The apparatus comprises a pair or more forklift forks (17) or another type of a handling element, for example a gripper for handling rolls or specially formed spikes. The handling elements are mounted on a carriage (16) that is mounted on a frame (15). The frame (159 runs on wheels (17) or tracks on the floor (2) of the transport unit (1). The apparatus uses a telescopic arm (3) for moving the apparatus on the wheels (17) or tracks on the floor (2). The apparatus can be pushed into the transport unit (1) and runs on the floor (2). A load is picked by the handling elements and withdrawn with the telescopic arm (3).

A cart for transport and storage of items, including odd-size or over-size luggage of airline passengers, comprises a chassis comprising a plurality of wheels, and a storage section comprising at least one shelf. A drawer is provided below the storage section, the drawer comprising a compartment, which is inaccessible when the drawer is in a closed state, in which the drawer is overlapped by a bottom portion of the storage section. The compartment is accessible when the drawer is in an open state, in which the drawer is extracted from and extends beyond the bottom portion of the storage section.

An object processing system is disclosed that includes a plurality of track sections, and a plurality of remotely actuatable carriers for controlled movement along at least portions of the plurality of track sections, wherein each of the remotely controllable carriers is adapted to support and transport an object processing bin.

A loading ramp for a tailgate is stored and transported on the inside wall of the tailgate. The loading ramp includes a base section pivotally connected to an inner wall of the tailgate. A ramp section is connected to the base section by a hinge and is movable between a loading position extending from a distal edge of the tailgate to a ground surface and a transport position folded against the base section in a transverse/vertical plane. An alternative loading ramp includes a top section, a top hinge connecting the top section to a distal edge of the tailgate, a bottom section, and an intermediate hinge connecting the bottom section to the top section. The top section and the bottom section are stored with the top section and bottom section parallel to each other and to the tailgate.