US3393814A
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Detecting device for improperly positioned loads in multi-level storage frame of a waehousing system
Assignee: Triax Co
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Filing: 1966-04-01
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Granted: 1968-07-23
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Expires: 1986-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne G Atwater
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/0407; B65G1/0421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WAREHOUSING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF LOAD STORAGE MEANS DISPOSED IN A TIERED ARRANGEMENT IN AT LEAST ONE STORAGE BAY, SAID SYSTEM INCLUDING A POWERED LOAD CARRIER MOVABLE IN A TRAVEL ZONE ALONGSIDE SAID BY WITH THERE BEING A RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID LOAD CARRIER AND SAID BAY, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF DETECTING MEANS FOR SENSING AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD EXTENDING FROM SAID STORAGE BAY INTO SAID RUNNING CLEARANCE, SAID DETECTING MEANS COMPRISING ELONGATED GENERALLY MOVABLE FLEXIBLE SENSING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD CARRIER AND EXTENDING IN SAID RUNNING CLEARANCE SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL HEIGHT OF SAID STORAGE BAY, SAID SENSING MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO SENSE AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD IN SAID STORAGE BAY AND TO DEENERGIZE SAID LOAD CARRIER TO PREVENT ITS FURTHER MOVEMENT, SAID DETECTING MEANS INCLUDING FURTHER SENSING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD CARRIER AND OPERABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVAL OR DISPOSITING A LOAD IN A SELECTED STORAGE MEANS TO CHECK THE POSITION OF THE LOAD AND TO DEENERGIZE SAID LOAD CARRIER UPON ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FURTHER SENSING MEANS BY AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WAREHOUSING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF LOAD STORAGE MEANS DISPOSED IN A TIERED ARRANGEMENT IN AT LEAST ONE STORAGE BAY, SAID SYSTEM INCLUDING A POWERED LOAD CARRIER MOVABLE IN A TRAVEL ZONE ALONGSIDE SAID BY WITH THERE BEING A RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID LOAD CARRIER AND SAID BAY, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF DETECTING MEANS FOR SENSING AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD EXTENDING FROM SAID STORAGE BAY INTO SAID RUNNING CLEARANCE, SAID DETECTING MEANS COMPRISING ELONGATED GENERALLY MOVABLE FLEXIBLE SENSING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD CARRIER AND EXTENDING IN SAID RUNNING CLEARANCE SUBSTANTIALLY THE FULL HEIGHT OF SAID STORAGE BAY, SAID SENSING MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO SENSE AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD IN SAID STORAGE BAY AND TO DEENERGIZE SAID LOAD CARRIER TO PREVENT ITS FURTHER MOVEMENT, SAID DETECTING MEANS INCLUDING FURTHER SENSING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD CARRIER AND OPERABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER REMOVAL OR DISPOSITING A LOAD IN A SELECTED STORAGE MEANS TO CHECK THE POSITION OF THE LOAD AND TO DEENERGIZE SAID LOAD CARRIER UPON ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FURTHER SENSING MEANS BY AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED LOAD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-07-23 | 1972-01-22 | 1972-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-23 | 1976-01-22 | 1976-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-23 | 1980-01-22 | 1980-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |