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US 2024/0258146 A1Published application
Storage buffer for automated material handling system
AssigneeTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
InventorsChieh Hsu, Guancyun Li, Ching-Jung Chang
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Abstract
Storage systems and method of using the same are provided. An exemplary storage system according to the present disclosure includes a storage device including a plurality of storage locations arranged in an upright stadium shape and a plurality of load ports each movable to engage any of the plurality of storage locations.
Claims20
A storage system, comprising:
- a storage device comprising a plurality of storage locations arranged in an upright stadium shape;
- and
- a plurality of load ports each movable to engage any of the plurality of storage locations.
A storage system, comprising:
- a vertical stocker comprising a plurality of storage locations;
- a first track and a second track disposed adjacent the vertical stocker, the first track being disposed directly over the second track;
- and
- a retractable load port vertically movable between a first level to receive a first load from a first vehicle travelling on the first track and a second level to receive a second load from a second vehicle travelling on the second track,
- wherein the retractable load port is switchable between an extended mode at the first level and second level and a retracted mode when moving between the first level and the second level.
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A storage system, comprising:
- a storage device comprising a plurality of storage locations disposed one over another;
- and
- a load table disposed adjacent the storage device,
- wherein the load table comprises a closed loop conveyor disposed over a top surface of the load table.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.