CPC B62B 5/0079 (2013.01) [B66F 9/063 (2013.01); B66F 9/065 (2013.01); B66F 9/0755 (2013.01); B66F 9/18 (2013.01); B66F 9/24 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A robotic cart transport system, comprising:
a cart for transport of items; and
a robotic transport comprising a transport cab and a load handler extending from one side from the transport cab, wherein:
the transport cab comprises a drive system and a sensor array positioned over the transport cab; and
the load handler comprises:
a load base supported by a directable caster wheel;
bumper rails that extend along sides of the load base;
a lift table positioned over the load base;
a lift guide linkage pivotally secured between the load base and the lift table, the lift guide linkage maintaining a range of motion for the lift table to lift the cart;
a lift abutment anchor secured to a top surface of the load base; and
a lift drive configured to raise the lift table from a lower position on the top surface of the load base to a lifted position seated against the lift abutment anchor.
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