CENTERING STATION AND METHOD FOR HANDLING AT LEAST ONE LOAD CARRIER
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GEBRHARDT FORDERTECHN GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing centering devices for load carriers in rack storage systems face challenges in efficiently correcting the position of multi-material loads, leading to frequent mispositioning and potential operational issues.
A centering station with a centering channel featuring longitudinally extending guide rails and centering means that converge in both the longitudinal and vertical directions, allowing for position correction using standard onboard equipment like drives and lifting mechanisms, ensuring precise alignment of load carriers on channel vehicles.
The solution enables rapid and efficient correction of load carrier positions, preventing misalignment and ensuring smooth operation, particularly in systems handling multi-material loads, with minimal manufacturing costs and no additional equipment requirements.