公开(公告)号：US12280913B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US17690871

申请日：2022-03-09

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Bell ,  Fredric Michael Lopez

IPC: B65D25/06 ,  A47G29/14 ,  A47G29/22 ,  B64U10/16 ,  B64U101/64

Abstract: An intelligent container system is provided that accommodates a variety of sizes and shapes of parcels, and that allows the parcels to be dispensed from the container one at a time, in any order. The container system has an open face, such as the bottom. A first panel cooperates with a second panel to selectively close the open bottom, and to selectively open the bottom below a desired parcel, allowing the parcel to be individually dispensed when desired. The container system has a plurality of dividers that can be moved along the length of the container to create a series of compartments that match the sizes of the parcels within the compartments. A position sensing system is used to determine the location of the dividers, and thus the location of the compartments.

公开(公告)号：US20250102309A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18974409

申请日：2024-12-09

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Youngjun CHOI

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/36

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed herein that generate computer-executable instructions that are executed by an autonomous vehicle and cause the autonomous vehicle to follow a specific route to deliver or pickup of an item. Using an inference model, historical data of off-street terrain used for prior deliveries and on-street terrain in map data are leveraged to generate candidate routes for the “last 10 feet” of a delivery. One of the candidate routes is selected by the inference model. Then, computer-executable instructions are generated that, when executed by an autonomous vehicle, cause the autonomous vehicle to follow the selected route and perform the last 10 feet of delivery.

公开(公告)号：US20250091500A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18967438

申请日：2024-12-03

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Stephens B. WOODROUGH, JR.

IPC: B60P1/64 ,  B60D1/01 ,  B62D53/06

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.

公开(公告)号：US20250033884A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18783215

申请日：2024-07-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Menz ,  Youngjun Choi ,  Julian Bell ,  Amanda Grace Chu

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  A47F1/12 ,  A47F5/00 ,  B65G1/08 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/70 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: In general, various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, apparatuses, technologies, and/or the like for loading, storing, and/or dispensing objects in an automated and/or semi-automated fashion. For example, various embodiments provide a storage system comprising: a frame comprising a shelf; a plurality of doors attached to the frame along a dispensing side, wherein each door can be opened and closed independently through operation of a corresponding release mechanism; a plurality of dividers adjustable to different positions along a length of the shelf to thereby define storage compartments that vary in size along the length of the shelf for storing objects of different sizes; and a controller that, for each storage compartment, is configured to cause operation of the corresponding release mechanism for a series of the plurality of doors corresponding to a dimension of the storage compartment in unison to release an object stored in the storage compartment.

公开(公告)号：US20240419679A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-19

申请号：US18813725

申请日：2024-08-23

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Waleed AHMED

IPC: G06F16/25 ,  G06F16/23 ,  G06F16/242

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing requests to perform a stored procedure. A document chart is created having a unique identifier that corresponds to the stored procedure name. The document chart, being specific to the stored procedure, is populated with records that are associated with potential calls of the stored procedure. Each record comprises a key parameter and an output value, wherein the key parameter corresponds to a key that is generated based on the input parameters associated with the stored procedure call. The output value is communicated to the requesting client device without having to call the stored procedure on the targeted server.

公开(公告)号：US12163544B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US18449322

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B66C1/42 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  F16B2/10 ,  B64U101/67

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a clamp having a linkage coupled to a first end of a first and second clamp member. Based on applying a first directional force to the linkage, the linkage generates a force that moves the second ends of the first and second clamp member towards one another, thereby biasing the clamp to the closed position. The clamp secures a strap when the clamp is in the closed position and releases the strap when the clamp is in an open position.

公开(公告)号：US12112294B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US18115422

申请日：2023-02-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin Grisz ,  Casey Mccord ,  Emily Richards ,  Carol Crawford ,  Jose Landeros ,  Ayan Das ,  Christopher Martin Rubio

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0831 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q50/26

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0838 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/0831 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q50/26

Abstract: Rule data sets are received. These rule sets are associated with constraints controlling how records that are associated with the goods are consolidated. These goods are to be received for importing. An estimate score indicative of the risk for inspection for a first set of goods that are to be imported is generated. Based at least in part on the rule data sets and the generated estimate, a plurality of records are consolidated to a single instance for the first set of goods. Based on the consolidating, a user interface is caused to be generated that renders information associated with the consolidating.

公开(公告)号：US12080907B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17818848

申请日：2022-08-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian Bell

IPC: H01M50/269 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/296 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: H01M50/269 ,  B60H1/00264 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/003 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0684 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/296 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A canister is coupled to a delivery vehicle using a rail bracket. The canister comprises a securing channel having a first securing channel volume and a second securing channel volume. A width of the first securing channel volume is less than a width of the second securing channel volume. The rail bracket comprises a rotational shaft having a finger at one end. The rail bracket is inserted into the securing channel, and the rotational shaft is rotated. When rotated, the finger inhibits removal of the rail bracket from the securing channel, thereby providing a mechanism by which the canister can be releasably coupled to the rail bracket. The rail bracket may be provided on a delivery vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport the canister and contents within it.

公开(公告)号：US12065315B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US18138448

申请日：2023-04-24

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Leland Bell ,  Youngjun Choi

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G67/08

CPC classification number: B65G47/24 ,  B65G15/105 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G67/08

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.

公开(公告)号：US20240262553A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18627049

申请日：2024-04-04

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian Leland BELL ,  Stephens B. WOODROUGH, JR. ,  Justin ASHTIANI

IPC: B65B43/28 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B57/00

CPC classification number: B65B43/28 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B57/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for handling and manipulating packages in automated or semi-automated fashion and packages adapted for the same. The systems may include package-holding devices, package-manipulating devices, and package-detection components for locating packages or portions thereof in a three-dimensional space. The packages may include features that enable automated or semi-automated handling and manipulation thereof, such as different types of opening/closing mechanisms with different geometric structures that allow for holding, shifting, and manipulating the packages and/or portions thereof with the package-manipulating devices. The packages additionally or alternatively may include mechanical fasteners, magnets, and/or spring-biased opening/closing mechanisms for keeping the packages closed prior to manipulation thereof. Such packages and systems may be used in a logistics network to the increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency of processing packages having, at least in part, a non-fixed geometry.