System and method for collecting or storing objects in a warehouse
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1. A method for collecting or storing objects in a warehouse comprising the steps of:
- providing a programmable apparatus which is movable along a rail disposed adjacent to locations where objects are to be collected or stored, said apparatus having means for reading indicia indicative of specific locations disposed along said rail and having means for audibly or visibly instructing a warehouse person with respect to the objects to be collected or stored;
moving said apparatus along said rail while said apparatus reads indicia;
stopping said apparatus along said rail when said apparatus locates and reads a preprogrammed indicia means indicative of a predetermined location along said rail;
providing audible or visual information about an object with said instructing means after said apparatus is stopped at said predetermined location; and
collecting or storing an object at said predetermined location where said apparatus has stopped moving along said rail.
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Abstract
A method and device for collecting objects in a warehouse includes a movable apparatus that is automatically moved to a location where objects are to be taken from a shelf of a warehouse rack. The apparatus subsequently indicates how many objects are to be collected and/or provides other information. The apparatus is also capable of moving itself along a rail which extends along the warehouse rack.
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1. A method for collecting or storing objects in a warehouse comprising the steps of:
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providing a programmable apparatus which is movable along a rail disposed adjacent to locations where objects are to be collected or stored, said apparatus having means for reading indicia indicative of specific locations disposed along said rail and having means for audibly or visibly instructing a warehouse person with respect to the objects to be collected or stored; moving said apparatus along said rail while said apparatus reads indicia; stopping said apparatus along said rail when said apparatus locates and reads a preprogrammed indicia means indicative of a predetermined location along said rail; providing audible or visual information about an object with said instructing means after said apparatus is stopped at said predetermined location; and collecting or storing an object at said predetermined location where said apparatus has stopped moving along said rail. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A device usable in collecting or storing objects in a warehouse comprising:
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a combined wireless transmitter and receiver for receiving data from and transmitting data to a remote controller; indicia reading means for reading indicia indicative of a predetermined location at which a specific object is to be collected or stored; drive means for moving said device along an associated rail to position said device at said predetermined location; and instruction issuing means for audibly or visibly providing information about said specific object once said device has reached said predetermined location. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. Apparatus useable in collecting or storing objects in a warehouse comprising:
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a remote controller; a device including a combined receiver and transmitter for receiving data signals from and transmitting data signals to said remote controller; indicia reading means for reading indicia indicative of a predetermined location at which a specific object is to be collected or stored; guide means for guiding said device adjacent to locations at which objects are to be collected or stored; drive means for moving said device along said guide means; a conveyor for moving objects to or away from said predetermined location at which said objects are to be stored or collected respectively; and instruction issuing means for audibly or visibly providing information about said specific object once said device has reached said predetermined location. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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