Staples. has been granted a patent for a hybrid modular storage fetching system featuring an automated guided vehicle (AGV). The AGV includes a multi-axis container handling mechanism for efficient item retrieval and placement between shelves, enhancing storage and logistics operations. GlobalData’s report on Staples gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automated guided vehicle for modular storage and item retrieval
The patent US12037195B2 describes an innovative system involving an automated guided vehicle (AGV) designed for efficient item handling and storage. The system features a frame that extends vertically from the AGV's body, equipped with multiple shelves on one side for storing items. An item handling mechanism (IHM) is mounted on the opposite side of the frame, allowing it to move vertically and transfer items horizontally to the shelves. The IHM is coupled with a transport device that facilitates the movement of items between an external shelf and the AGV's internal shelves. The design includes features such as a rotatable transport device, a platform for horizontal movement, and an elevator for vertical adjustments, enhancing the AGV's operational capabilities.
Additionally, the system incorporates advanced functionalities such as an optical scanner for shelf position identification and a guidance system with sensors for navigation within its environment. The AGV can retrieve mobile storage units from external shelving and transport them to its internal shelves, with the ability to adjust shelf heights and interact with various item configurations. The method outlined in the patent emphasizes the AGV's navigation, item retrieval, and placement processes, ensuring a streamlined operation for managing items in a storage or warehouse setting. Overall, this patent presents a comprehensive solution for automating item handling and storage logistics.
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