System and apparatus for materials transport and storage

Abstract

A system for moving a pallet is provided. The system provides for a pair of pallets each having means for inducing movement in relation to an other pallet. Further, logic is provided for calculating a movement instruction to move the pallets relative to each other. Additionally, the present invention provides for means for communicating the movement instruction to the movement means on the pallets to prompt movement of one of said pair of pallets relative to the other pallet. As no special floor surface or configuration is necessary, the present invention described herein may be readily adaptable for utilization within existing storage and inventory facilities.

1 . A system for moving a pallet, the system comprising: 
 a pair of pallets each having means for inducing movement in relation to an another pallet;    a control engine having logic for calculating a movement instruction to move one of said pair of pallets; and    means for communicating said instruction to said movement means on one of said pair of pallets to prompt movement of one of said pair of pallets.    
     
     
         2 . The system as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said logic is responsive to an electronic request.  
     
     
         3 . The system as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a database for storing coordinate locational data relative to said pair of pallets.  
     
     
         4 . The system as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein said control engine is capable of communicating with said database to retrieve said data.  
     
     
         5 . The system as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising low friction movement means to reduce energy required to move said pair of pallets.  
     
     
         6 . The system as set forth in  claim 5  wherein said low friction movement means is an air cushion.