Hybrid modular storage fetching system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12037195
APP PUB NO 20230356948A1
SERIAL NO

18353002

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A hybrid modular storage fetching system is described. In an example implementation, an automated guided vehicle of the hybrid modular storage fetching system includes a drive unit that provides motive force to propel the automated guided vehicle within an operating environment. The automated guided vehicle may also include a container handling mechanism including an extender and a carrying surface, the container handling mechanism having three or more degrees of freedom to move the carrying surface along three or more axes. The container handling mechanism may retrieve an item from a first target shelving unit using the carrying surface and the three or more degrees of freedom and place the item on a second target shelving unit. The automated guided vehicle may also include a power source coupled to provide power to the drive unit and the container handling mechanism.

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STAPLES INC500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Amador, Paolo Gerli Framingham, US 17 263
Bhaskaran, Michael Seattle, US 32 483
Gallaway, Rodney Little Rock, US 16 229
Gopalakrishnan, Vikranth Hoboken, US 20 325
Jarvis, Daniel Orlando, US 38 333
Kalra, Amit Acton, US 21 223

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