HOIST TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

Brand	Owner	Address	Description
TRANSPORT+	KCH Services, Inc.	144 Industrial Drive Forest City NC 28043	Hoist and transport systems for use in the jewelry and metal finishing industries composed of hoists, conveyors, chain lift, and rack, barrel or basket designs;
	Where the owner name is not linked, that owner no longer owns the brand

Technical Examples

An Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) that allows an overhead hoist transport vehicle to load/ unload parts directly to/from storage units included in the system. The AMHS includes an overhead hoist transport subsystem and a vertical carousel stocker having a plurality of storage bins. The subsystem includes an overhead hoist transport vehicle traveling along a suspended track defining a predetermined route. The route passes over the stocker, which allows the vehicle to access parts directly from one of the storage bins. The selected bin is positioned at the top of the stocker underneath the track. Next, the vehicle is moved along the track to a position above the selected bin. The hoist is then lowered parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stocker toward the selected bin. Finally, the hoist is operated to pick parts directly from the bin, or to place parts in the bin.