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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Steven J. Beutler, Meridian, ID (US);
Jim Faull, Nampa, ID (US);
Assignee:
SCP Global Technologies, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 1/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 1/04 ;
Abstract
A storage system is disclosed which utilizes an array of at least three storage columns, each including a plurality of storage spaces. A primary automation system, which includes a robotic end effector for engaging objects to be stored, carrying objects into and removing objects from the storage spaces. A secondary automation system moves at least one of the storage columns as needed to create a travel space for the robotic end effector, thereby permitting ready access to all of the storage locations in the system.