Patents Examined by Ramona N Van Irvin
  • Patent number: 11807458
    Abstract: A picking system is realized that can efficiently perform operations from collection to delivery of articles in a limited space. A picking system (1) includes: a multi-row sorting device (2) configured to sort the article into one of the plurality of rows of exits (21) and discharge the sorted article; a container supporting device (3) capable of supporting an accommodating container (B) on a plurality of rows of container supporting portions (32) until an article group that is a set of articles for the order is collected; and a transport device (4) configured to unload the accommodating container (B) in which the article is accommodated from the container supporting portion (32), and load an empty accommodating container (B) to the container supporting portion (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Daifuku Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuichi Ueda, Masaya Miyamoto, Masashige Iwata, Kazunari Kimura