US3720327A
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Automatic storage system order picker cab construction
Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-10
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-11-10
Abstract
Abstract This is a storage system having a stacker which may be operated in remote full automatic control or in manually permitted automatic control from the cab on the stacker. The stacker has a pivotal overhead shield to protect the person operating the stacker manually. In the raised position a limit switch is closed which permits stacker moves only when the order picker is on board and holding closed two foot switches and two hand switches. Shuttle operation is restricted to specific off load points for removal of picked loads. The overhead shield when folded down permits full automatic operation with maximum vertical travel of the stacker and when in the upright position provides means under control of the operator to permit automatic operation of the stacker and protects the operator on the stacker from overhead falling objects.
Inventors
- 👤 J Snyder
- 👤 W Riedner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/0407; B65G1/0421; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
344 words
A storage system for material units comprising: a storage structure with multiple bins arranged in rows and columns and defining an aisle adjacent said bins, each of said bins being adapted to receive a material unit, a load station at the end of said aisle in alignment with the row of bins, a stacker vehicle adapted to move forward and backward in said aisle between the load station and a selected bin, and between selected bins, said stacker vehicle including a material platform adapted to support a material unit and to move laterally of said aisle to transfer a material unit to and from a selected bin, said stacker vehicle including driving means for moving it along said aisle and for actuating of said platform, said stacker selectively operated in full automatic control or under manually permitted automatic control, an operator mounted platform on said stacker capable of supporting an operator, a shield pivotally attached to said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its upright position a portion thereof is located over the head of an operator when said operator is standing on said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its lower position it restricts an operator from occupying said operator platform, a first switching means capable of energizing said stacker for automatic operation, a second switching means capable of energizing said stacker for manually permitted automatic control by an operator from saiD operator platform, means for automatically actuating said first switching means when said shield is in its lowered position to permit automatic operation of said stacker, means for automatically actuating said second switching means when said shield is pivoted to its upper position to permit automatic operation of said stacker by manual control from an operator from said operator platform, whereby the stacker is under the control of an operator from said platform when said shield is in the upright position, and an operator is restricted from said platform and the stacker is under automatic control when said shield is in its lowered position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
344 words
A storage system for material units comprising: a storage structure with multiple bins arranged in rows and columns and defining an aisle adjacent said bins, each of said bins being adapted to receive a material unit, a load station at the end of said aisle in alignment with the row of bins, a stacker vehicle adapted to move forward and backward in said aisle between the load station and a selected bin, and between selected bins, said stacker vehicle including a material platform adapted to support a material unit and to move laterally of said aisle to transfer a material unit to and from a selected bin, said stacker vehicle including driving means for moving it along said aisle and for actuating of said platform, said stacker selectively operated in full automatic control or under manually permitted automatic control, an operator mounted platform on said stacker capable of supporting an operator, a shield pivotally attached to said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its upright position a portion thereof is located over the head of an operator when said operator is standing on said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its lower position it restricts an operator from occupying said operator platform, a first switching means capable of energizing said stacker for automatic operation, a second switching means capable of energizing said stacker for manually permitted automatic control by an operator from saiD operator platform, means for automatically actuating said first switching means when said shield is in its lowered position to permit automatic operation of said stacker, means for automatically actuating said second switching means when said shield is pivoted to its upper position to permit automatic operation of said stacker by manual control from an operator from said operator platform, whereby the stacker is under the control of an operator from said platform when said shield is in the upright position, and an operator is restricted from said platform and the stacker is under automatic control when said shield is in its lowered position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
344 words
A storage system for material units comprising: a storage structure with multiple bins arranged in rows and columns and defining an aisle adjacent said bins, each of said bins being adapted to receive a material unit, a load station at the end of said aisle in alignment with the row of bins, a stacker vehicle adapted to move forward and backward in said aisle between the load station and a selected bin, and between selected bins, said stacker vehicle including a material platform adapted to support a material unit and to move laterally of said aisle to transfer a material unit to and from a selected bin, said stacker vehicle including driving means for moving it along said aisle and for actuating of said platform, said stacker selectively operated in full automatic control or under manually permitted automatic control, an operator mounted platform on said stacker capable of supporting an operator, a shield pivotally attached to said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its upright position a portion thereof is located over the head of an operator when said operator is standing on said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its lower position it restricts an operator from occupying said operator platform, a first switching means capable of energizing said stacker for automatic operation, a second switching means capable of energizing said stacker for manually permitted automatic control by an operator from saiD operator platform, means for automatically actuating said first switching means when said shield is in its lowered position to permit automatic operation of said stacker, means for automatically actuating said second switching means when said shield is pivoted to its upper position to permit automatic operation of said stacker by manual control from an operator from said operator platform, whereby the stacker is under the control of an operator from said platform when said shield is in the upright position, and an operator is restricted from said platform and the stacker is under automatic control when said shield is in its lowered position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
344 words
A storage system for material units comprising: a storage structure with multiple bins arranged in rows and columns and defining an aisle adjacent said bins, each of said bins being adapted to receive a material unit, a load station at the end of said aisle in alignment with the row of bins, a stacker vehicle adapted to move forward and backward in said aisle between the load station and a selected bin, and between selected bins, said stacker vehicle including a material platform adapted to support a material unit and to move laterally of said aisle to transfer a material unit to and from a selected bin, said stacker vehicle including driving means for moving it along said aisle and for actuating of said platform, said stacker selectively operated in full automatic control or under manually permitted automatic control, an operator mounted platform on said stacker capable of supporting an operator, a shield pivotally attached to said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its upright position a portion thereof is located over the head of an operator when said operator is standing on said operator platform, said shield so constructed that when pivoted to its lower position it restricts an operator from occupying said operator platform, a first switching means capable of energizing said stacker for automatic operation, a second switching means capable of energizing said stacker for manually permitted automatic control by an operator from saiD operator platform, means for automatically actuating said first switching means when said shield is in its lowered position to permit automatic operation of said stacker, means for automatically actuating said second switching means when said shield is pivoted to its upper position to permit automatic operation of said stacker by manual control from an operator from said operator platform, whereby the stacker is under the control of an operator from said platform when said shield is in the upright position, and an operator is restricted from said platform and the stacker is under automatic control when said shield is in its lowered position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A storage system as claimed in claim 1 including: a telescopic support mounted on said operator platform capable of supporting said shield in its upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A storage system for material units as claimed in claim 1 including: first manual means for permitting automatic operation of said stacker is located on the side of the operator platform opposite the location of the material platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A storage system for material units as claimed in claim 2 in which; the means for actuating said first switch is located on said telescopic support member and effective to operate said switch when said telescopic support member is in the lower position and said shield is pivoted to its lower position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A storage system for material units as claimed in claim 2 including; a locking pin insertable only when the pivotable overhead shield is in its full upright position to rigidly lock said overhead shield to the stacker.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |