Patent classifications
B60M1/34
Automated pallet storage and retrieval system
A multi-level storage structure includes a plurality of vertical supports, a plurality of row spacing members connecting vertical posts positioned laterally relative to each other, a plurality of row rails connecting vertical posts positioned longitudinally relative to each other and configured to support at least one row cart, a plurality of aisle rails extending perpendicular to the plurality of row rails and configured to support at least one aisle cart, and a plurality of pre-formed holes formed in at least one of the vertical supports, row spacing members, row rails, and aisle rails to mount at least one of a lighting system, a fire suppression system, a mobile safety tie off carriage, and at least one support brace to the storage structure. The plurality of pre-formed holes are formed prior to assembly of the storage structure.
OVERHEAD SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR INTELLIGENT LOCOMOTION FOR OBJECTS AND EQUIPMENT ALONG TWO OR MORE AXES OF MOVEMENT
A support structure provides two or more axes of intelligent locomotion for a movable object on the support structure. The support structure can include a track system made up of a plurality of identically configured track modules that are connected end-to-end. Each track module can include an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and having two ends. Each end can include at least one beveled edge and at least one track surface extending longitudinally along the elongated body. The track surface can include a plurality of protuberances arranged in rows that are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and in columns that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. The track modules can be connected a power source and include electrical contacts that provide electricity to self-propelled units that travel along the track system.
OVERHEAD SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR INTELLIGENT LOCOMOTION FOR OBJECTS AND EQUIPMENT ALONG TWO OR MORE AXES OF MOVEMENT
A support structure provides two or more axes of intelligent locomotion for a movable object on the support structure. The support structure can include a track system made up of a plurality of identically configured track modules that are connected end-to-end. Each track module can include an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and having two ends. Each end can include at least one beveled edge and at least one track surface extending longitudinally along the elongated body. The track surface can include a plurality of protuberances arranged in rows that are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body, and in columns that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. The track modules can be connected a power source and include electrical contacts that provide electricity to self-propelled units that travel along the track system.
Conductor line, current collector, and conductor line system
A conductor line for supplying at least one electric load which can be moved on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and which has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of the load, and at least one signal transmission device which runs in the longitudinal direction. A current collector for the load has at least one sliding contact for contacting the profiled conductor section of the conductor strand of the conductor line and at least one antenna for transmitting data to a conductor line signal transmission device, which moves in the longitudinal direction. A conductor line system includes such a conductor line and current collector. An aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design as well as a good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the signal transmission device and the profiled conductor section are designed as one component, by a current collector in which the sliding contact and the antenna are designed as one component, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and such a current collector.
Conductor line, current collector, and conductor line system
A conductor line for supplying at least one electric load which can be moved on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and which has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of the load, and at least one signal transmission device which runs in the longitudinal direction. A current collector for the load has at least one sliding contact for contacting the profiled conductor section of the conductor strand of the conductor line and at least one antenna for transmitting data to a conductor line signal transmission device, which moves in the longitudinal direction. A conductor line system includes such a conductor line and current collector. An aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design as well as a good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the signal transmission device and the profiled conductor section are designed as one component, by a current collector in which the sliding contact and the antenna are designed as one component, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and such a current collector.
Weatherproof track and contact for electrical feeding of road vehicles
A contact device (1) directly or indirectly connectable to a vehicle and adapted to co-act mechanically and electrically with a track (2) comprising an electric conductor (7) put under voltage and located in a road section (6) on which the vehicle is travelling, in order to supply electric voltage to at least one electric motor which propels the vehicle, wherein the contact device (1) is displaceable upwards, downwards and laterally and comprises at least one current collector and at least one cleansing device (4). The current collector (3) comprises a sliding contact (8) configured to be brought into mechanical and electrical contact with at least a vertical side wall portion of the track.
Weatherproof track and contact for electrical feeding of road vehicles
A contact device (1) directly or indirectly connectable to a vehicle and adapted to co-act mechanically and electrically with a track (2) comprising an electric conductor (7) put under voltage and located in a road section (6) on which the vehicle is travelling, in order to supply electric voltage to at least one electric motor which propels the vehicle, wherein the contact device (1) is displaceable upwards, downwards and laterally and comprises at least one current collector and at least one cleansing device (4). The current collector (3) comprises a sliding contact (8) configured to be brought into mechanical and electrical contact with at least a vertical side wall portion of the track.
Track support of an electric power system at ground level for land vehicles, rail comprising such a track support and method of installation
This support (36), as a profile in an electrically insulating material, comprises a substantially planar upper surface (50), provided with a longitudinal flute (60) intended for receiving a track segment, and a longitudinal groove (70) intended for receiving a low voltage electric power supply cable; and a lower surface (52) intended to bear upon a base for maintaining the support in the roadway. It is characterized in that the lower surface (52) is curved, preferably V-shaped, so that the support is concave so as to be at least transversely maintained in a recess with a mating shape, made in the base.
Track support of an electric power system at ground level for land vehicles, rail comprising such a track support and method of installation
This support (36), as a profile in an electrically insulating material, comprises a substantially planar upper surface (50), provided with a longitudinal flute (60) intended for receiving a track segment, and a longitudinal groove (70) intended for receiving a low voltage electric power supply cable; and a lower surface (52) intended to bear upon a base for maintaining the support in the roadway. It is characterized in that the lower surface (52) is curved, preferably V-shaped, so that the support is concave so as to be at least transversely maintained in a recess with a mating shape, made in the base.
Conductor line, current collector, and conductor line system
A conductor line for supplying an electric load movable on the conductor line in the longitudinal direction of the conductor line, includes at least one conductor strand which runs in the longitudinal direction and has an electrically conductive profiled conductor section for contacting a sliding contact of a current collector of the load and at least one elongated slotted waveguide, which runs in the longitudinal direction, with a longitudinal slot for receiving an antenna which can be moved together with the load. A related current collector and a conductor line system are also provided. The aim is to allow a compact and material-saving design with good fault-tolerant transmission. This is achieved by a conductor line in which the longitudinal slot is tilted by an angle which does not equal 90 about the longitudinal direction with respect to a movement plane on which the current collector can be moved, by a current collector in which the antenna or a part thereof is completely or partly tilted by an angle which also does not equal 90 about the longitudinal direction with respect to the movement plane, and by a conductor line system including such a conductor line and current collector.