18163588. CEILING STORAGE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

CEILING STORAGE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Young Wook Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Seung Gyu Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyun Jae Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Sang Min Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Yong-Jun Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

Sang Kyung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyun Woo Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jeong Hun Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jun Hyuk Chang of Suwon-si (KR)

CEILING STORAGE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18163588 titled 'CEILING STORAGE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a ceiling storage system designed to increase storage capacity in a fab by utilizing the unused space above. The system includes an overhead rack with multiple storage positions, support rails, driving rails, and a transport vehicle with a hoist and hand unit for loading and unloading articles.

• The ceiling storage system is designed to maximize storage capacity in a fab by utilizing the unused ceiling space.
• The system includes an overhead rack with multiple storage positions for storing articles.
• Support rails and driving rails are installed above the overhead rack to provide structural support and allow movement of the transport vehicle.
• The transport vehicle includes a carriage that moves along the driving rails and a hoist and hand unit for loading and unloading articles to and from the overhead rack.

Potential Applications

• The ceiling storage system can be used in semiconductor fabs or other manufacturing facilities where storage space is limited.
• It can be applied in warehouses or distribution centers to optimize storage capacity.

Problems Solved

• The ceiling storage system solves the problem of limited storage capacity in manufacturing facilities by utilizing the unused ceiling space.
• It eliminates the need for additional floor space or expansion of the facility.

Benefits

• The system increases storage capacity without requiring additional floor space.
• It allows for efficient loading and unloading of articles using the hoist and hand unit.
• The overhead rack and transport vehicle provide a flexible and customizable storage solution.

Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a ceiling storage system for increasing storage capacity by utilizing a ceiling space inside a fab. The ceiling storage system includes a first overhead rack including a plurality of storage positions for storing a plurality of articles; first and second support rails above the first overhead rack and extending in one direction; a first driving rail above the first overhead rack and in parallel with the first and second support rails; a second driving rail coupled to the first and second support rails and the first driving rail and moving along the first and second support rails and the first driving rail; and a first transport vehicle including a carriage coupled to the second driving rail and moving along the second driving rail, and a hoist and a hand unit installed on the carriage and for loading and unloading the articles to and from the first overhead rack.