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US 2024/0109724 A1Published application
Automated warehouse systems, assemblies, apparatuses, and methods for assembling mixed pallets and facilitating order picking
AssigneeNewteq Holding B.V.
InventorHans Eil
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Abstract
This disclosure is directed to automated warehouse facilities that are configured to assemble mixed pallets. The warehouse facilities can include one or more layer handling devices that are configured to remove layers from pallets in a delayering operational mode, and to add layers to pallets in a palletizing operation mode. The warehouse facilities also may include one or more item retrieval devices that are configured to retrieve individual items from storage racks. The warehouse facilities can include other automated devices as well.
Claims1
A layer handling device configured to manipulate a layer of a pallet, comprising:
- a grabbing portion configured to manipulate a pallet layer situated beneath the grabbing portion;
- a center adjustment mechanism configured to:
- calculate a center point of the pallet layer;
- detect whether the pallet layer is centered beneath the grabbing portion;
- in response to detecting that the pallet layer is not centered beneath the grabbing portion, adjust a position of the grabbing portion such that the grabbing portion is aligned above the center point of the pallet layer;
- wherein the grabbing portion is adapted to extend downward and grip the pallet layer when the grabbing portion is aligned above the center point of the pallet layer.
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