A system for loading containers into and unloading containers from a cargo vehicle with a storage module 1 for storing multiple containers 5 and comprising a storage array 3 having columns of storage locations 7. The storage module has a load bearing framework 9 that cooperates with the columns of the storage array, at least one loading interface 21 for loading containers into and/or unloading containers from the cargo vehicle and at least one container transporter 23 (preferably, at least two container transporters each) configured to use at least a part of the load bearing framework for transporting a container from any storage location or loading interface to any storage location or loading interface. A computer and a control system control the at least one container transporter according to a pre-defined set of rules for loading containers in, unloading containers from, and re-positioning of containers within the system to reduce the cost of and/or transit time required for transporting a container through an intermodal logistics network. A method of using the system is also disclosed.
Intermodal container handling system
2024-03-13
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen / B65G TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS , Transport- oder Lagervorrichtungen, z.B. Förderer zum Laden oder Abladen / G06Q Datenverarbeitungssysteme oder -verfahren, besonders angepasst an verwaltungstechnische, geschäftliche, finanzielle oder betriebswirtschaftliche Zwecke, sowie an geschäftsbezogene Überwachungs- oder Voraussagezwecke , DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES |