Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240253900). ARTICLE TRANSFER AND STORAGE APPARATUS simplified abstract

ARTICLE TRANSFER AND STORAGE APPARATUS

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Sangkyung Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Seunggyu Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunjae Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngwook Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaesung Byun of Suwon-si (KR)

Yongjun Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

Minkyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunwoo Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jeonghun Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

ARTICLE TRANSFER AND STORAGE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253900 titled 'ARTICLE TRANSFER AND STORAGE APPARATUS

The patent application describes an apparatus for transferring and storing articles, consisting of a travel rail with multiple first rails in one direction and second rails in the perpendicular direction, power transmission rails above the travel rail, a transfer robot moving on the rail to convey articles, and storage shelves below the rail.

• Travel rail with first and second rails for movement in different directions.
• Power transmission rails above the travel rail for providing power to the transfer robot.
• Transfer robot with a battery charged by the power transmission rails.
• Storage shelves located below the travel rail for storing articles.

Potential Applications: - Warehousing and logistics for efficient article transfer and storage. - Manufacturing processes for automated material handling. - Retail distribution centers for streamlined inventory management.

Problems Solved: - Improved efficiency in article transfer and storage. - Reduced manual labor in handling articles. - Enhanced organization and accessibility of stored items.

Benefits: - Increased productivity and throughput. - Cost savings through automation. - Enhanced safety in material handling operations.

Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Article Transfer and Storage System This technology can be utilized in various industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, and retail for optimizing material handling processes and improving overall operational efficiency.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the transfer robot navigate on the travel rail?

  The transfer robot moves along the travel rail using a predefined path and sensors for navigation.

2. What is the significance of the power transmission rails in the system?

  The power transmission rails provide the necessary power to the transfer robot for its operation.

Original Abstract Submitted

an article transfer and storage apparatus includes a travel rail that includes a plurality of first rails extending in a first direction and spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a plurality of second rails extending in the second direction and spaced apart from each other in the first direction, a plurality of power transmission rails disposed above the travel rail, extending in the first direction, and spaced apart from each other in the second direction, a transfer robot that is configured to move on the travel rail in the first direction and the second direction to convey an article, the transfer robot including a battery charged by power provided from the plurality of power transmission rails, and storage shelves disposed below the travel rail.