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High density mobile storage system
Assignee: BUCKHORN METAL PRODUCTS Inc A CORP OF NEVADA
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Filing: 1972-02-16
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A high density mobile storage system in which groups of load bearing storage devices such as racks and shelves are provided with selectively energized air bearings which provide a lubricating film of air between a supporting warehouse or like floor and the bearings whereby to reduce the coefficient of friction between the bearings and the floor and permit movement of the storage devices, either singly or in groups from place to place along preferably guided paths with little expenditure of power, either manual or automatic.
Inventors
- 👤 E Baker
- 👤 R Fabb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/10; A; A47; A47B; A47B53/00; A47B53/02; A47B57/00; A47B57/30; A47B57/48; A47B57/485; B60; B60V; B60V3/00; B60V3/02; B60V3/025; B65G7/00; B65G7/02; B65G7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A high density mobile storage system comprising a plurality of individual storage devices each provided with selectively energizable air bearing means which when energized establish a low friction air cushion between the device and a supporting floor, said devices being normally arranged in a row in closely spaced side-by-side relation, means for effecting guided movement of a first of said devices relative to the other devices so as to make said first device accessible for loading or unloading, selectively operable means on a second adjacent storage device coupling it to the first storage device, and a fluid pressure source common to said coupling means and the air bearing means on said second storage device, whereby energization of the air bearing means on the two adjacent storage devices will permit them both to move in unison.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A high density mobile storage system comprising a plurality of individual storage devices each provided with selectively energizable air bearing means which when energized establish a low friction air cushion between the device and a supporting floor, said devices being normally arranged in a row in closely spaced side-by-side relation, means for effecting guided movement of a first of said devices relative to the other devices so as to make said first device accessible for loading or unloading, selectively operable means on a second adjacent storage device coupling it to the first storage device, and a fluid pressure source common to said coupling means and the air bearing means on said second storage device, whereby energization of the air bearing means on the two adjacent storage devices will permit them both to move in unison.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 1, said coupling means comprising a locking member movably mounted on said second storage device, and a fluid operated ram connected thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
A high density mobile storage system comprising a plurality of individual storage devices each provided with selectively energizable air bearing means which when energized establish a low friction air cushion between the devices and a supporting floor, said devices being normally arranged in a row in closely spaced sIde-by-side relation, means for effecting guided movement in a predetermined direction of any selected device relative to other devices so as to make said selected device accessible for loading or unloading, and guiding means for governing the path of movement of each of said devices, said guiding means being separate and spaced from said air bearings and comprising a plurality of arms carried by said device and spaced from each other in said predetermined direction, said arms extending laterally with respect to said predetermined direction, and a fixed track adjacent said device and extending in said direction, said arms having elements at their outer ends disposed within and guided by said track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
160 words
A high density mobile storage system comprising a plurality of individual storage devices each provided with selectively energizable air bearing means which when energized establish a low friction air cushion between the devices and a supporting floor, said devices being normally arranged in a row in closely spaced sIde-by-side relation, means for effecting guided movement in a predetermined direction of any selected device relative to other devices so as to make said selected device accessible for loading or unloading, and guiding means for governing the path of movement of each of said devices, said guiding means being separate and spaced from said air bearings and comprising a plurality of arms carried by said device and spaced from each other in said predetermined direction, said arms extending laterally with respect to said predetermined direction, and a fixed track adjacent said device and extending in said direction, said arms having elements at their outer ends disposed within and guided by said track.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |