Automated parts supply system

摘要: An automated parts supply system is disclosed for a manufacturing operation to deliver individual work stations on "just-in-time" basis. A carrier module with of in set containers placed computer controlled guided vehicle at receiving station. record data including the identification, quantity and location supplied use system. The automatically move successive according predetermined schedule response special interrupt requests. may include more than one each be loaded module. in-plant storage used as back-up source conjunction scheduled delivery modules plant dock. processes initially stored schedules incoming real time from vehicles develop locations generate transfer commands controlling vehicles.