A logistics service system may include at least three tubes, and a carrier configured to hold goods items. The carrier may be provided with a permanent magnet. Means for propulsion of the carrier may be provided in the tubes. A control unit may be provided. A switching device may be arranged to connect a first one of the tubes with a second and a third tube. The switching device may be configured to redirect the carrier from the first tube into the second or the third tube. The switching device may include electromagnets provided along the second and the third tubes. The control unit may be configured to activate the electromagnets of one of the second or the third tube, into which the carrier is destined, to guide the carrier into an intended tube.
A logistics service system (10) comprising at least one tube (14, 16, 43) connecting at least one terminal (11, 12, 70), at least one carrier (17) configured to hold goods (48) to be handled in the logistics service system (10), at least one switching device (51) arranged to connect at least two of said tubes (14, 16, 43), and configured to redirect said carrier (17) from one of said tubes into another of said tubes, at least one means for propulsion (15) of the at least one carrier (17) in said tube (14, 16, 43), at least one control unit (29, 50), and wherein all above being configured to produce logistics services that includes both storing and transport functions.
A logistics service system (10) comprising at least one tube (14,16, 43) connecting at least one terminal (11, 12, 70), at least one carrier (17) configured to hold goods (48) to be handled in the logistics service system (10), at least one switching device (51) arranged to connect at least two of said tubes (14, 16, 43), and configured to redirect said carrier (17) from one of said tubes into another of said tubes, at least one means for propulsion (15) of the at least one carrier (17) in said tube (14, 16, 43), at least one control unit (29, 50), and wherein all above being configured to produce logistics services that includes both storing and transport functions.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
19 - Non-metallic building materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Network of pipes, including pipe bends (of metal). Transportation facilities for cargo shipments, consisting of pneumatic tube systems; Pneumatic tube systems; Automatic conveyor installations; Low-load lifts and pneumatic tube transport facilities; Material flow systems for transporting goods within a company [belt conveyors]; Moving and handling equipment; Motors and engines, drives and general machine parts; parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods as far as included in this class. Refrigerating and heating apparatus. Apparatus for locomotion by land; Transport vehicles, in particular for industrial processes; Vehicles and conveyances; Parts and accessories for the aforesaid goods included in this class. Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic. Rigid pipes, not of metal. Assembly, commissioning, repair and maintenance of automatic warehousing and goods distribution installations, entire logistics centres, flexible assembly, packaging and manufacturing installations, process controllers, vehicles, lifts, superstructures, ropeways, transport equipment, electric equipment, process automation and guidance systems, and the aforesaid machines, apparatus, systems and installations; Machinery installation, maintenance and repair; Planning and installation of computer hardware. Transport; Packaging and storage of goods; Order picking and distribution of goods for transport (transportation). Waste disposal [treatment of waste]; Recycling of waste and trash; Air purification.
