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AUTOMATIC TRANSPORT LOADING SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20100266381A1
  • Filed: 04/28/2008
  • Published: 10/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for loading a transport having side walls and a threshold with an automatic guided vehicle (AGV), said method comprising:

  • engaging a load with the AGV;

    guiding the AGV with a guidance system to a position A and wherein the position A is located outside of the transport;

    determining a transport path for depositing the load at an intended load position on the transport;

    guiding the AGV along the determined transport path with the guidance system to the intended load position;

    determining the location of the AGV relative to the transport as said AGV travels along the determined transport path; and

    depositing the load onto the transport at the intended load position.

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