Automatic Traveling Vehicle Storage by Superposed and Parallel Positioning

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from linear (1D) storage to three-dimensional (3D) storage. Vehicles are stored in superposed states where multiple vehicles are stacked vertically, utilizing the vertical dimension to reduce the horizontal storage footprint. The electronic control units coordinate to position vehicles in stacked configurations, effectively converting a 1D storage problem into a 3D space utilization solution.

The patent implements nesting by placing one vehicle inside or upon another vehicle in a superposed storage state. Vehicles are configured to store other vehicles within their structural boundaries, similar to nested dolls. The frame structures and top plates are designed to accommodate stacked configurations, allowing multiple vehicles to occupy the same horizontal footprint by nesting them vertically.

The patent implements self-service by enabling vehicles to perform their own storage operations through automatic traveling functions. The electronic control units coordinate vehicles to autonomously navigate to storage positions and assume superposed states without operator intervention. This transforms manual storage operations into self-service automated processes, dramatically reducing labor requirements while maintaining storage organization.

The patent applies preliminary action by having vehicles autonomously position themselves in storage configurations before operator involvement is needed. The electronic control units pre-coordinate vehicle movements to achieve optimal storage arrangements, allowing vehicles to self-organize into superposed states in advance, thereby eliminating the need for operators to manually arrange vehicles during storage operations.