Patent ID: 6357983
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An automatic storing device comprising:a storage container for storing objects in a plurality of locations, the locations being defined by one of housings and shelves arranged side-by-side and on a plurality of levels; a device for loading and unloading the objects into and out of the locations; the device for loading and unloading the objects comprising a platform for supporting an object; a mechanism for moving the platform from one level to another; a pair of pliers adapted to grip an object, the pliers comprising two parallel pivoting branches, each of the two branches being pivotally mounted and having a free end adapted to grip the object; a first moving mechanism adapted to move the two branches in the same direction; a second moving mechanism adapted to move the two branches towards and away from each other; and each of the free ends of the two branches comprising a mechanism for allowing the free ends to move on the platform when the two branches are moved in the same direction, wherein the first moving mechanism is freely movably mounted to the device for loading and unloading the objects.