Transferring Items Between Two Support Surfaces

Abstract: in a general aspect, a robotic system is disclosed for transferring items between two support surfaces, for example, from a storage surface to a pallet for transport. the robotic system includes a base that contacts a ground surface and includes a pallet handling unit. a vertical frame is supported by the base and includes four vertical beams that each extend from the base. moreover, a gantry is supported by the vertical frame and includes a gantry frame that is movably coupled to the four vertical beams. the gantry is configured to translate an extendable arm horizontally along the gantry frame in a first direction between a storage region and a picking region. the extendable arm includes a gripping mechanism and is configured to extend and retract horizontally in a second direction between an extended position and a retracted position. the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

Inventor(s): Samuel C. Barbee

CPC Classification: B65G1/1373 ({for fulfilling orders in warehouses})

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