Abstract
A specialized material handling apparatus provides improved efficiency and safety of moving heavy information technology (IT) equipment, such as fully populated computing racks, within constrained operational areas, such as narrow aisles found in datacenters. The weight of high-density computing racks, often exceeding 4,000 pounds, combined with hardware sensitive to vibration, contributes to significant human safety risks and increased personnel requirements for the movement of equipment. The apparatus is configured as a manually driven solution that mimics the operation of standard electric pallet jacks to improve operator learning time and handling. Moreover, the apparatus includes wheels configured to enhance maneuverability and improve cycle times and a tiller head configured to serve as a manual operator interface. The apparatus is beneficial in that it reduces personnel demands required for equipment movement and minimizes the risk of injury to people and hardware.
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Recommended Citation
N/A, "HOLONOMIC ELECTRIC PALLET JACK FOR NARROW AISLE USE", Technical Disclosure Commons, (January 02, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9105