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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2000
Steven N. Nervig, Kent, WA (US);
Craig P. Sundine, Snohomish, WA (US);
George D. Sherotsky, Renton, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
An automated galley-cart storage system for use in a structure having a lower area and an upper level. The storage system includes a container ( ) sized to hold a predetermined maximum number of galley-carts ( ) in lateral rows. An equal number of cart pallets ( ) are provided as well. Galley-carts are positionable on the pallets within the container. A cart elevator ( ) is located within the container and is used to lift and lower cart pallets through an upright passage ( ) connecting the container with the upper level. An elevated transfer system ( ) is located within the container to move the cart pallets in a predefined pattern within the container. The pattern passes through the elevator. During use, an operator may retrieve unused galley carts from the container and store used galley-carts in their place.