A self-propelled adaptor unit for use in the intralogistics system. The self-propelled adaptor unit comprising a motor, and at least one drive wheel connected to the motor for propelling the self-propelled adaptor unit. The self-propelled adaptor unit further comprises a first mechanical connection configured to connect to a mechanical connection of a load bearing unit, such that a first mechanical interconnection can be created between the self-propelled adaptor unit and the load bearing unit. The self-propelled adaptor unit further comprises a computer connected to the motor and the at least one drive wheel, the computer comprises a receiver for receiving instructions from a self-propelled autonomous or remote-controlled guide unit for controlling the motor. The self-propelled adaptor unit is configured to push or pull the load bearing unit in a substantially horizontal direction and/or lift the load bearing unit up or down.
ADAPTOR
2024-05-16
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B66F HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING, OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD , Hub-, Verhol- oder Schubvorrichtungen, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen, z.B. Vorrichtungen mit unmittelbarer Krafteinwirkung auf die Last / G05D SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES , Systeme zum Steuern oder Regeln nichtelektrischer veränderlicher Größen |