Handling and transport system

摘要

A slab handling device for facilitating movement of slabs around a facility is presented. The slab handling device includes a base frame disposed horizontally in parallel to a floor surface, wherein a first end of the base frame comprises a projection extending from the base frame. The base frame hosts a second frame disposed vertically on the base frame to form a viewing side and a stacking side. Pluralities of side wheels are coupled to the base frame, wherein the diameter of the plurality of track wheels is greater than the diameter of the plurality of side wheels. A first set of end stoppers are disposed on the base frame and configured to hold a slab in position on the viewing side and a second set of end stoppers are disposed on the base frame and configured to hold multiple slabs in place on the stacking side.

主权项

1. A slab handling device for facilitating movement of slabs around a facility, the slab handling device comprising:
a base frame disposed horizontally in parallel to a floor surface, wherein a first end of the base frame comprises a projection extending from the base frame, the base frame comprising a grid of support structures to host a second frame disposed vertically on the base frame to form a viewing side and a stacking side, the second frame comprising a plurality of vertical support members, at least two or more diagonal support members coupled to the vertical support members, and one or more horizontal members coupled the vertical members; a plurality of track wheels coupled to the base frame and configured to roll within a track when in motion; a plurality of side wheels coupled to the base frame, wherein the diameter of the plurality of track wheels is greater than the diameter of the plurality of side wheels; and a first set of end stoppers disposed on the base frame and configured to hold a slab in position on the viewing side; a second set of end stoppers disposed on the base frame and configured to hold multiple slabs in place on the stacking side; wherein the grid of support structures are made from materials having hollow cross-section, and configured to support slabs disposed thereon while the slab handling device is in motion or at rest.