Automated in-process pipe storage and retrieval system

Details Automated in-process pipe storage and retrieval system Automated in-process pipe storage and retrieval system

1982-09-30

1987-02-10

Paperner, Leslie J.

Material or article handling

Wheeled, load-transporting type vehicles and means for...

Means is confined to one of the vehicles

212210, 212218, 414 21, 414 43, 414 71, 414 74, 414273, 414542, 414608, 414748, B65G 110

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046420177

ABSTRACT:
An automated storage and retrieval system for use at a pipe manufacturing facility includes a computer and memory; a storage/retrieval crane operable in a storage yard; a plurality of containers, each being capable of containing material for storage and a load crane for at least one of loading or unloading respective containers. The computer is on-site proximate the storage yard and includes means for monitoring and controlling the storage/retrieval crane and load crane, means for monitoring and storing in memory information of container positions in the storage yard and means for coordinating operation of the storage/retrieval crane and load crane. The crane stores and retrieves containers in the yard in a three dimensional array, can carry containers on the crane feet, and may deliver or retrieve containers relative to load/unload stations including a load crane. At such stations pipe is transferred between containers and the load crane. Moreover, a center of gravity alignment feature at such stations balances pipe in the containers. A footer support system reinforces the storage facility floor where containers are placed thereby minimizing overall floor carrying capacity requirements.

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