20240051753. SUSPENDED AUTOMATION SYSTEM simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
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SUSPENDED AUTOMATION SYSTEM
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Kenneth C. Miller of Aptos CA (US)
SUSPENDED AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240051753 titled 'SUSPENDED AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a suspended automation system that includes a rail array secured to a ceiling. A gantry, controlled by a user interface, moves along the rail array to transport and manipulate articles. The system also includes a motorized rotating platform and additional components such as a robotic arm, camera, or counter-balance to facilitate storage and actions below the ceiling. The rail array can be equipped with storage modules located above it, allowing for various shapes and configurations for article storage.
- The system consists of a rail array secured to a ceiling, a gantry, and a user interface for controlling the gantry's movement.
- Additional components like a motorized rotating platform, robotic arm, camera, or counter-balance can be added to facilitate storage and actions below the ceiling.
- The rail array can have storage modules above it, allowing for various shapes and configurations for article storage.
Potential Applications:
- Warehousing and logistics: The system can be used for efficient storage and retrieval of articles in warehouses, improving inventory management and order fulfillment.
- Manufacturing: The system can be utilized in manufacturing processes to transport and manipulate components or finished products, increasing efficiency and automation.
- Retail: The system can be employed in retail environments for inventory management, restocking shelves, and organizing products.
Problems Solved:
- Space optimization: The suspended automation system allows for efficient use of vertical space, enabling storage and actions above the floor area.
- Automation and efficiency: The system automates the movement and manipulation of articles, reducing the need for manual labor and improving overall efficiency.
- Flexibility and adaptability: The system's modular design and configurable storage modules allow for customization and adaptation to different article sizes and shapes.
Benefits:
- Increased storage capacity: The system utilizes the vertical space, expanding storage capacity without requiring additional floor space.
- Improved productivity: Automation and efficient article movement reduce manual labor, increasing productivity and throughput.
- Enhanced organization and accessibility: The system allows for systematic storage and retrieval of articles, improving organization and accessibility for quick and accurate retrieval.
Original Abstract Submitted
a suspended automation system includes a rail array secured to a ceiling. a gantry moves in an x-y plane defined by the rail array with a drive mechanism. a controller with a human or computer user interface allows for selective movement of the gantry to transport, and in some instances store or manipulate articles. a motorized rotating platform and one or more of a robotic arm, a camera, or a counter-balance are added to the platform to facilitate storage, manipulation, and/or actions in the area below the ceiling. a rail array in some embodiments is equipped with storage modules located above the rail array that can take a variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations for storage of an article, including a stack of trays. a related process of article movement can be accomplished by the suspended automation system. another related process is overhead storage and selective delivery of an article.
