Patent ID: 9181722
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: B66F,E04H

Abstract:
1. An automatic vehicle storage system comprising: a crane assembly capable of moving longitudinally within a vehicle storage facility; a carriage assembly capable of moving vertically along said crane assembly; a platform movably supported at said carriage assembly; a self-driven vehicle retrieval satellite associated with said carriage assembly, wherein said satellite is operable to selectively raise and lower a vehicle, and is movable onto and off of said platform, said satellite comprising a plurality of sensors for guiding said satellite under the vehicle; wherein said plurality of sensors comprises an upwardly-directed sensor for detecting at least the locations of front and rear ends of the vehicle, and two side-facing sensors for detecting the locations of tires of the vehicle; and wherein said satellite further comprises adjustable sections for adjusting the dimensions of said satellite according to the dimensions of the vehicle.