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- Patent Title: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling objects being unloaded from a storage vehicle or structure
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Application No.: US16678223Application Date: 2019-11-08
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Publication No.: US10954084B2Publication Date: 2021-03-23
- Inventor: Joel Stenson
- Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US GA Atlanta
- Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- Current Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Atlanta
- Agency: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
- Main IPC: B65G65/23
- IPC: B65G65/23 ; B65G65/00 ; B65G69/00 ; B65G67/46 ; B65G69/16 ; B65G67/54

Abstract:
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling objects being loaded or unloaded from a storage structure or vehicle, such as a trailer. In example embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored in or on a trailer that is attached to a cab of a delivery vehicle. Upon arrival at a deposit location, the trailer loaded with the one or more parcels may be removably secured to a an adjustable platform designed to be raised to a predetermined angle for unloading of the one or more parcels. Once the adjustable platform is raised to the predetermined angle, a plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms may be configured to pivot, allowing for the movement of a controlled volume of the one or more parcels onto the receiving platform.
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