Controller and method for transporting devices

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PATENT NO 12197229
APP PUB NO 20240061443A1
SERIAL NO

18498684

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A controller is provided to control movement of transporting devices. Embodiments limit the loads imparted on a grid of pathways structure of transporting devices to prevent non-safety-critical damage from excess loads and/or fatigue. A controller is arranged to control movement of transporting devices arranged to transport containers stored in a facility. The facility includes pathways arranged in cells to form a grid-like structure which extends in first and second directions. A route determination unit determines a route from one location to another, and a clearance unit to provide clearance for each transporting device to traverse a portion of the determined route. A constraint area determination unit determines constraint areas based on the grid-like structure and a calculation unit calculates a constraint limit in each constraint area.

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OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDHATFIELD HERTFORDSHIRE AL10 9UL

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Siret, Gareth Hatfield, GB 3 9
Stadie, Robert Hatfield, GB 22 138
Whelan, Matthew Hatfield, GB 39 191

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