Patent ID: 9558472
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: B25J,B65D,B65G,B66C,G05B,G06Q

Claim:
1. A system comprising: a tote configured to store an inventory item, the tote comprising a first handle and a second handle; an inventory pod comprising a storage space, wherein the storage space comprises a rail system configured to assist insertion of the tote into the storage space; a mechanical device comprising: a conveyor system comprising a first cable and a second cable, and configured to transport the tote within the inventory facility; an extractor configured to couple to the first handle and the second handle and to cause a manipulation of the tote, wherein the manipulation of the tote comprises at least removing the tote from the storage space of the inventory pod and placing the first handle on the first cable and the second handle on the second cable, wherein the extractor is located at the second location and the conveyor system transports the tote from the second location to a third location in the inventory facility; and a mechanical arm at the third location, the mechanical arm configured to remove the inventory item from the tote and transport the inventory item to a fourth location in the inventory facility, wherein the fourth location comprises a work area for initiating a delivery of the inventory item.