Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (20240377840). AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE simplified abstract
AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jongbeom Park of Suwon-si (KR)
AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240377840 titled 'AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an automatic guided vehicle assembly that includes a non-powered cart with a shelf unit for parts or tools, and an automated guided vehicle that can attach and detach from the cart to perform autonomous driving.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Non-powered cart with shelf unit for parts or tools
- Automated guided vehicle for autonomous driving
- Fastening pin for attaching and detaching the vehicle from the cart
- Fastening unit on the cart with a fastening guide for the pin
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and other industrial settings where automated transportation of parts or tools is needed.
Problems Solved: This technology streamlines the process of moving parts or tools within a facility, reducing the need for manual labor and increasing efficiency.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency in material handling
- Reduced labor costs
- Improved safety in industrial environments
Commercial Applications: The technology could be commercially applied in industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics assembly, and logistics companies for improved material handling processes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on automated guided vehicles, material handling systems, and robotics in industrial settings.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on the optimization of automated guided vehicles in various industrial applications, as well as advancements in material handling technology.
Questions about Automatic Guided Vehicle Assembly: 1. How does the fastening pin work to attach and detach the automated guided vehicle from the non-powered cart? 2. What are some potential challenges in implementing this technology in different industrial environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
an automatic guided vehicle assembly includes a non-powered cart having a shelf unit configured to receive parts or tools, and an automated guided vehicle configured to attach and detach from the non-powered cart and configured to perform autonomous driving, wherein the automated guided vehicle includes a fastening pin configured to move upwardly and downwardly to attach to or detach the automated guided vehicle from the non-powered cart, wherein the non-powered cart includes a fastening unit configured to attach to and detach from the automated guided vehicle, and wherein the fastening unit includes a fastening member having a fastening guide configured to guide coupling of the fastening pinto the fastening unit.
