Automated storage and retrieval system with detector for detecting items extending beyond dimensional threshold

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12091253
APP PUB NO 20220324650A1
SERIAL NO

17709342

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A method and apparatus are provided for sorting or retrieving items to/from a plurality of destinations areas. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a path to/from the destination areas that are positioned along the path. Along the path, the vehicles are scanned to determine if any item on the vehicles extends beyond a dimensional constraint. If it is determined that an item on a vehicle extends above the pre-determined threshold, the vehicle is controlled, such as by stopping or re-directing the vehicle. Once at the appropriate destination area, an item is transferred between the delivery vehicle and the destination area.

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  • OPEX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeWitt, Robert R Marlton, US 90 2111
Heins,, III William L Medford, US 3 21
Lynch, Christopher Philadelphia, US 36 2286
Stevens, Alexander Philadelphia, US 37 212

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