Inventors:
Linda J. Pinney - Del Mar CA, US
John A. Beane - San Diego CA, US
Angus R. Colson - Jamul CA, US
David R. Williams - Rainbow CA, US
Keith Kopitzke - Fallbrook CA, US
Keith W. Reynolds - Cardiff by the Sea CA, US
Erik Howard Barnes - Solana Beach CA, US
Assignee:
Asteres, Inc. - Del Mar CA
International Classification:
G07F 11/00
G05B 19/04
B65G 65/00
US Classification:
221 10, 221120, 221 7, 221 76, 221131, 700242, 700214, 414282, 414268, 414281
Abstract:
The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.