David L Lyons

US Patent:

20060210382, Sep 21, 2006

Filed:

Oct 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/965523

Inventors:

Michael Mountz - Cambridge MA, US
Raffaello D'Andrea - Ithaca NY, US
John LaPlante - Bow NH, US
David Lyons - Palo Alto CA, US
Peter Mansfield - Bellevue WA, US
Burl Amsbury - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

B60P 1/64

US Classification:

414498000

Abstract:

A system for transporting inventory includes an inventory holder and a mobile drive unit. The inventory holder includes a frame capable of storing inventory items and a docking plate capable of receiving a docking head from underneath. The mobile drive unit, includes a docking head capable of coupling to the docking plate and a drive module capable of propelling the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit is further capable to move the inventory holder when the docking head is coupled to the inventory holder.