A motorized vehicle intended to transport a load including at least 3 wheels for running along the floor, capable of pivoting at least 90°, the wheels being mounted on pivoting and driving devices attached to the chassis of the vehicle, each of the pivoting and driving devices including a motor for pivoting a wheel about a vertical axis, intended to make it possible to pivot a wheel about itself. A single motor for driving in rotation the wheels intended to actuate the mechanism for driving in rotation the wheels housed in the pivoting and driving devices.
An order preparation system including at least one automatically guided carriage which is intended to collect items of an order from shelves and is equipped with toothed wheels, which are mounted on retractable supports and are able to cooperate with racks or chains rigidly connected to the uprights of the shelves, so as to allow the carriage to ascend between two shelves, and with counter-wheels. A runner is fixed substantially at a distal end of each of the supports and is position with respect to a counter-wheel mounted on the same support such that when the carriage climbs, the counter-wheel is in contact with a face of an upright and the runner is spaced apart from the upright, and, if the movable support weakens due to failure, the runner comes to bear on the upright, so as to block the downward advance of the movable support.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B61C 11/02 - Locomotives or motor railcars characterised by the type of means applying the tractive effortArrangement or disposition of running gear other than normal driving wheels tractive effort applied to cables or chains
B61C 11/04 - Locomotives or motor railcars characterised by the type of means applying the tractive effortArrangement or disposition of running gear other than normal driving wheels tractive effort applied to racks
The invention relates to a process (100) for preparing an order, which comprises moving a motorised carriage (30) on the ground in a transit zone (11) at least in a first horizontal direction (X1) so as to align the carriage (30), in a second horizontal direction (X2), with a passage (Pi) of a storage area (10); and moving the carriage (30) in the passage (Pi) in the second horizontal direction (X2) until the carriage (30) is located in an aisle (Ai) of the storage area (10) serving a set of shelves (20) in which the collection receptacle (23c) is located; the carriage (30) being configured to move freely on the ground and the orientation of the carriage (30) remaining fixed during the process.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B62D 7/02 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for pivoted bogies
B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
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ELONGATE MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST ONE GEAR-RACK, STORAGE RACK COMPRISING SUCH AN ELONGATE MEMBER, AND TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A STORAGE RACK
The present disclosure relates to an elongate member (OL) having at least one gear-rack intended to mesh with a toothed wheel (RD) pivoting about an axis of rotation (AR) of the toothed wheel. The elongate member may be a beam (2) formed by a metal profile of tubular or semi-tubular section, and wherein the first teeth (D1) are formed by bent tabs (3) which are produced by bending the material of the metal profile coming from a series of openings (OV) in a wall of the profile, the tabs being distributed lengthwise along said elongate member (OL), said tabs projecting from said wall, on one side of the wall.
The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing orders at a station (10) for preparing orders for at least one item (2) conveyed in an input container (Cin) and intended to be transferred to an output container (Cout), the station (10) including a device (11) for performing three-dimensional scanning and a device (13) for disinfecting by means of irradiation with ultraviolet light, the method comprising: - taking the item (2) in the input container (Cin), - digitizing by three-dimensional scanning at least one segment of a periphery of the item (2) by means of the device (11) for performing three-dimensional scanning, so as to acquire a three-dimensional model of said at least one segment of the periphery of the item (2), - determining a disinfection time sequence by means of a computing unit depending on the three-dimensional model, - implementing the determined disinfection time sequence.
There is proposed a method for energy management in an automated storage and retrieval system (10), said system (10) comprising a plurality of autonomous vehicles (16), the method comprising: determining tasks (Lx) to be performed within a predetermined timeframe (tf); determining a fleet of autonomous vehicles (N) to be mobilized to perform the tasks within the predetermined timeframe (tf), operating parameters (Pj) of the autonomous vehicles for performing the tasks within the predetermined timeframe (tf) and/or a strategy (Cuj) for the recharging of the autonomous vehicles with energy in order to perform the tasks (Lx) within the predetermined timeframe (tf), such that the amount of energy consumed in order to perform the tasks (Lx) within the predetermined timeframe (tf) is minimal.
The present disclosure relates to a mechanical centring and supporting interface (1), comprising: - a first upper bearing portion (2) configured to bear on an upper portion of a vertical face of an upright, - a second lower bearing portion (6) configured to bear on a lower portion of the vertical face of the upright, - a supporting portion (4) comprising an upper supporting face (FS) configured to support the load (W), - a connecting and centring portion (3), connecting the first bearing portion (2) and the proximal end (40) of the supporting portion (4), having an upper guiding face (FG) for centring the load towards the supporting portion (4) by movement of the load under gravity, - a reinforcing portion (5), connecting the supporting portion (4) and the second bearing portion (6).
E04C 3/07 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with substantially solid, i.e. unapertured, web at least partly of bent or otherwise deformed strip- or sheet-like material
The invention relates to a method for movement of a load from an initial point to a final point by a robotic arm comprising a plurality of segments and, at the terminal end of the plurality of segments, at least one end effector capable of meeting the load, the method comprising: determining a trajectory of the centre of mass of the load between the initial point at an initial time and zero speed and the final point at a final time and zero speed, passing through at least one local extremum of altitude at which the vertical speed of the centre of mass of the load is zero, said determination of the trajectory comprising: determining a vertical acceleration time profile comprising, in each interval between the initial point, the final point and a local extremum of altitude, an uninterrupted succession of a vertical acceleration phase and a vertical deceleration phase; and determining a horizontal acceleration time profile comprising an uninterrupted succession of at least one horizontal acceleration phase and at least one horizontal deceleration phase between a fourth time greater than or equal to the initial time and a sixth time less than or equal to the final time; sending control instructions to at least one effector of the robotic arm in order to apply the trajectory profile of the centre of mass of the load.
G05B 19/416 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control of velocity, acceleration or deceleration
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A MARKING TO A SURFACE AND USE OF THE DEVICE
The invention relates to a device (24) for applying a marking to a surface (14), which device comprises: a frame (30); a marking means (32) mounted on the frame (30), the marking means (32) being configured to apply a marking to the surface (14); a steering train (34) mounted in particular on a first end of the frame (30), the steering train (34) being designed to control the direction of the device (24) so as to move in a desired direction; a motor-driven forward-movement means (36) mounted in particular on a second end of the frame (30), opposite to the first end, the forward-movement means (36) being configured to ensure that the device (24) moves in the desired direction. The invention also relates to a method for applying a marking to a surface (14) and to a device for applying a marking to a surface (14).
E01C 23/18 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings for applying prefabricated markings
E01C 23/16 - Devices for marking-out, applying or forming traffic or like markings on finished pavingProtecting fresh markings
A63C 19/06 - Apparatus for setting-out or dividing courts
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
111111), comprising at least: • - a zone (Z1) for circulation of the trucks, and • - a zone (Z2) for temporary storage of the trucks, • - a parking zone (Z3) accessible from the inclined ramp (21) comprising at least two adjacent parking spaces (23, 25) intended to receive respectively a truck of the first set and a truck of the second set. Such trucks are able to roll freely on the inclined ramp in at least two perpendicular directions in order to pass from the circulation zone to any one of the temporary storage and parking zones, and vice versa.
The invention relates to a cutting device (200) for making a cut-out in a wall of a box (100), the device comprising: a first portion (210) comprising the cutting member and a first support element (212); a second portion (222) comprising a bearing block (224) that is translatably movable relative to the blade along the longitudinal axis (A); wherein the cutting device has at least a first cutting position and a second cutting position corresponding to at least two different cutting depths in the wall, the blade projecting axially beyond the bearing block when the cutting device is in its first and second cutting positions, wherein the cutting device further comprises a selecting device (260) for selecting the first cutting position or the second cutting position.
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bagsOpening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
B26D 7/06 - Arrangements for feeding or delivering work of other than sheet, web, or filamentary form
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
B26D 5/06 - Means for moving the cutting member into its operative position for cutting by electrical means
B26D 5/08 - Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut
B26D 7/02 - Means for holding or positioning work with clamping means
B26D 7/26 - Means for mounting or adjusting the cutting memberMeans for adjusting the stroke of the cutting member
B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor
B26D 5/02 - Means for moving the cutting member into its operative position for cutting
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METHOD FOR OPENING A BOX AND FACILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE OPENING METHOD
The invention relates to a method for opening a box, wherein: a box is placed at the input (12a) of a main conveyor (12), the box (100) is transferred to the cutting station (30) by means of the main conveyor (12); a cut is made in the upper wall (102) of the box (100) along a cutting path by means of the cutting device (34), the cutting path (C) forming an open continuous loop comprising a continuous cutting line and at least one first uncut zone (x1) so as to obtain a cut-out wall part (110) which is connected to the body of the box (100) by at least a first connecting portion (112, 114); then the cut-out box is transferred to the discharge station (40) (12); then the cut-out wall part (110) is grasped by means of the gripping device (44) and the cut-out wall part (110) is detached from the body (101) of the box (100) by breaking the first connecting portion; then the cut-out wall part (110) is discharged by means of the gripping device (44).
B26D 1/04 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member
B26D 7/18 - Means for removing cut-out material or waste
B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
The invention relates to an order preparation system comprising at least one automatically guided carriage which is intended to collect items of an order from shelves and is equipped with toothed wheels, which are mounted on retractable supports and are able to cooperate with racks or chains rigidly connected to the uprights of the shelves, so as to allow the carriage to ascend between two shelves, and with counter-wheels. According to the invention, a runner is fixed substantially at a distal end of each of said supports and is positioned, with respect to a counter-wheel mounted on the same support, in such a way that, when the carriage climbs, the counter-wheel is in contact with a face of an upright and said runner is spaced apart from the upright, and, in the event of said movable support weakening as a result of failure, said runner comes to bear on the upright, so as to block the downward advance of the movable support.
The invention relates to a motorized carriage intended to transport a load and comprising at least 3 wheels for running along the ground, these being able to pivot through at least 90°, the wheels being mounted on pivoting and driving devices fixed to the chassis of the carriage, each of the pivoting and driving devices comprising an actuating motor for actuating means for pivoting a wheel about a vertical axis, the means being intended to cause a wheel to pivot on itself. According to the invention, such carriage comprises a single drive motor (210) for driving the rotation of the wheels and which is intended to actuate the means for driving the rotation of the wheels, which means are housed in the pivoting and driving devices.
The invention relates to a system for automatically delivering orders placed online close to the trunk of a vehicle at a collection point having a plurality of order pick-up stations, associated with each of which is an access and parking lane for a motor vehicle comprising a first parking place and a second parking place situated behind said first place, said collection point comprising, for each order pick-up station, a first and a second two-dimensional barcode visible from said first or from the second parking place and/or first and second means for signaling the request to deliver an order which are located in the immediate vicinity of said first and of the second parking place and/or means for detecting the presence of a customer close to said first and to the second parking place.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
The invention relates to an order picking system comprising: - shelving units delimiting an aisle; - an automatically guided carriage comprising climbing means comprising four toothed wheels each intended to engage with racks or chains secured to said uprights, each of the toothed wheels being mounted on a support which is movable with respect to the chassis of the carriage between a deployed position and a retracted position. According to the invention, the width or the length of the carriage is less than the spacing between the uprights of the first pair of uprights or of the second pair of uprights, and the movable support is configured such that, in the deployed position, at least a part of each of the toothed wheels also projects outside an edge of the chassis facing the aisle.
The invention relates to a system for storing vessels comprising a plurality of storage columns configured to receive a stack of vessels, the upper contours of said storage columns forming a grid, and at least one robot that moves around above said grid and is able to pick up, transport and set down the vessels, said robot comprising means for gripping and lifting at least one vessel. According to the invention, such a system comprises a plurality of removable covers above said grid, said covers forming a travel platform for said robot, said robot comprising means for pushing, pulling and/or raising said covers, making it possible to change the position of said covers in order to open up access to the upper part of said columns.
Station (10) for presenting at least one container (3.10, 3.20, 3.30, 3.40), comprising: - a frame (11); - a conveying device (20) comprising - a first conveyor; - a mobile platform (33).
The invention relates to a system for automatically storing and retrieving products, comprising: - a tray storage unit comprising a plurality of storage columns which are arranged along a grid and are configured to receive a vertical stack of trays, and - at least one robot comprising means for gripping and lifting at least one tray, the means comprising a movable support configured so as to be able to slide vertically around the trays. According to the invention, the gripping and lifting means comprise at least one hook pivotably mounted with respect to the support or a finger translatably guided in a horizontal slide cooperating with one or more return springs, the trays being provided with at least one tab which has a substantially downward-facing slot for locking the hook and a substantially upward-facing inclined portion for pushing the free end of the hook or of the finger towards the outside of the tray when the support moves downwards.
Disclosed is a storage assembly (1) comprising a substantially parallelepipedal first storage rack (100) and a second substantially parallelepipedal storage rack (200), a front transverse face (105) of the first storage rack (100) and a second rear transverse face (206) of the second storage rack (200) being connected to each other by at least one horizontal bracing structure (500).
Method for securing a first and a second upright (113, 115), comprising the following steps: a) attaching the connectors, b) adjusting the position of the first upright (113) and the position of the second upright (115) such that the first lower end of a first climbing element (170.3) and the second lower end of a second climbing element (170.5) lie in a plane substantially orthogonal to a climbing direction.
The invention relates to a system for automatically delivering an order to a picking location situated outside a building. According to the invention, such a system comprises: - pouches adapted to receive a bag associated with said order; - means for signalling and/or detecting the presence of a customer in the vicinity of said picking location; - a top-mounted transport module comprising: - means for suspending the pouches at a travelling track; - means for automatically moving said suspension means on said track; - means for actuating said automatic movement means configured to move the pouches, in which the different parts of said order have been deposited, to said picking location when said signalling and/or detection means emit a signal for confirming the presence of said user in the vicinity of said picking location.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B65G 17/20 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising load-carriers suspended from overhead traction chains
B65G 17/48 - Controlling attitudes of load-carriers during movement
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
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SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AN ORDER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
The invention relates to a system for automatically delivering an order in bags at a picking location situated outside a building. According to the invention, such a system comprises: - means for signalling and/or detecting the presence of a client in the vicinity of said picking location; - a top-mounted transport module comprising: - a plurality of elements for suspending bags at a travelling track; - means for automatically moving said suspension means on said track; - means for actuating said automatic movement means configured to move the bags, in which the different parts of said order have been deposited, to said picking location when said signalling and/or detection means emit a signal for confirming the presence of said user in the vicinity of said picking location.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B65G 17/20 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising load-carriers suspended from overhead traction chains
B65G 17/48 - Controlling attitudes of load-carriers during movement
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purposeBuildings of the drive-in type
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