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Automatic transport loading system and method

  • US 7,980,808 B2
  • Filed: 04/28/2008
  • Issued: 07/19/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for loading a transport with an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) using an AGV system having a central controller and an AGV controller on each AGV, said method comprising:

  • directing the AGV to engage a load and travel along a system travel path to a position A, wherein position A is located near a loading bay door;

    sensing a location of at least one sidewall of the transport and at least one of a roof or floor of the transport;

    determining a transport path for the AGV to follow into the transport;

    determining tilting load adjustments for the AGV to follow near a threshold of the transport;

    adding the transport path and tilting load adjustments to said system travel path;

    guiding the AGV along the transport path to a determined load position on the transport; and

    depositing the load onto the transport.

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