Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder

Details Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder Inventory system with mobile drive unit and inventory holder

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Fox, Charles A (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Movable rack having superposed, charge-supporting elements,...

Wheeled rack

C211S095000, C280S047350

Reexamination Certificate

active

10965523

ABSTRACT:
A system for transporting inventory includes an inventory holder and a mobile drive unit. The inventory holder includes a frame capable of storing inventory items and a docking plate capable of receiving a docking head from underneath. The mobile drive unit, includes a docking head capable of coupling to the docking plate and a drive module capable of propelling the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is further capable to move the inventory holder when the docking head is coupled to the inventory holder.

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