An assembly for programmed controlled handling and transporting of boxes, containers or the like.

摘要

This invention consists of a system and apparatus for handling and moving boxes, containers or the like from one place to another inside a factory or a warehouse, following instructions that can be provided by an internal or external computer. The apparatus includes basically an autoguided vehicle (21), a manipulator (23) with a clamp (56) specifically designed for controlled handling of containers (5), the necessary means to control them and a communication system, either to an external computer (20) or to operators. When applied in a factory, a set of apparatus like this one of the invention, communicated with the proper control center, could automate the transport operations and the internal management of the warehouse or/and workshop, if the product object of manufacturing and/or storage operations can be transported in or like the containers compatible with the apparatus.