Patent ID: 8818607
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B60K,B60S,B62D,E04H,G05D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An automated storage system for storing a plurality of objects in storage locations, the automated storage system comprising: a master control computer; a guidance network; a plurality of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) each having an onboard microprocessor and a receiver for receiving control commands from the master control computer; and a plurality of stackable trays for engagement with the plurality of AGVs for transportation and storage of the objects, wherein the AGV further comprises a variable offset positioning antenna array that is adapted to follow the guidance network, and wherein the variable offset positioning antenna array further comprises: a) two or more inductor coils that each generate an output based on a strength of a frequency sensed at each coil; and b) a programmable microprocessor that processes the output from each coil to determine a position of the antenna array relative to the guidance network; c) wherein the position of the antenna array may be dynamically offset relative to the guidance network.