OVERHEAD LABWARE TRANSPORT SYSTEM
    93.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240246777A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18588939

    申请日:2024-02-27

    Abstract: A selectably configurable modular labware transport system including a labware bulk overhead transport system module forming an overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module has a labware support, with at least a movable part of the labware support being configured to support labware thereon, and move longitudinally defining the overhead transport path. The labware support has more than one labware holding stations for holding a labware piece, each of the labware holding stations having a different location along the labware support and overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module is communicably couplable to another labware bulk overhead transport system module that forms another different overhead transport path, and effects undisrupted transport of the labware throughout the overhead transport path with the labware bulk overhead transport system module both coupled to and uncoupled from the other labware bulk overhead transport system module.

    Magnetic XY sorting conveyor
    94.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11958694B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-16

    申请号:US17693294

    申请日:2022-03-11

    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a sorting system using the principles of linear motors to move a magnetized mat in multiple directions. The sorting system uses a series of stator coils in particular patterns to direct the magnetized mat along predefined looping pathways such that the magnetized mat can move articles in a desired direction. Embodiments include the use of multiple magnetized mats to improve package sorting rates. The magnetized mat is comprised of a plurality of magnetized and non-magnetized tiles which are connected using flexible tabs that form a living hinge. The living hinge flexes and allows the mat to travel along the predefined looping pathways. The sorting system may be used as a node in a larger grid sorting system and may be connected to conveyors, chutes, or other means for moving articles.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC ITEM PLACEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20240083698A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-14

    申请号:US17944606

    申请日:2022-09-14

    Abstract: This application relates to automated processes for assigning item containers, such as boxes, to a location on a shipping container, such as a pallet. For example, a computing device may receive an item assignment request identifying a plurality of item containers, and determines a subset of the plurality of item containers for assigning to a layer of a shipping container. Further, the computing device determines a plurality of positions and a plurality of orientations for each of the subset of the plurality of item containers. The computing device also assigns the subset of the plurality of item containers to the layer of the shipping container based on the plurality of positions and the plurality of orientations. The computing device further generates an item assignment response identifying the assignments of the plurality of item containers, and transits the item assignment response for display.

    Overhead labware transport system
    96.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11912512B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-27

    申请号:US17662375

    申请日:2022-05-06

    Abstract: A selectably configurable modular labware transport system including a labware bulk overhead transport system module forming an overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module has a labware support, with at least a movable part of the labware support being configured to support labware thereon, and move longitudinally defining the overhead transport path. The labware support has more than one labware holding stations for holding a labware piece, each of the labware holding stations having a different location along the labware support and overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module is communicably couplable to another labware bulk overhead transport system module that forms another different overhead transport path, and effects undisrupted transport of the labware throughout the overhead transport path with the labware bulk overhead transport system module both coupled to and uncoupled from the other labware bulk overhead transport system module.

    APPARATUS FOR MOVING TRANSPORT CONTAINERS BETWEEN A CONTAINER STACK AND A CONTAINER RACK

    公开(公告)号:US20230286743A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-14

    申请号:US18018263

    申请日:2021-11-11

    CPC classification number: B65G1/0435 B65G2201/025

    Abstract: An apparatus for moving transport containers (1) between a container stack (4) and a container rack (22) comprises a lifting device (2) that can be adjusted to a transport container (1) transversely to a lifting direction (H). For the apparatus to have a compact structure and reliably moves transport containers between a container stack and a container rack, irrespective of the fill level of said rack, and to be preferably suitable for manipulators of industrial robots, the lifting device (2) comprises a guide for moving the transport container (1) transversely to the lifting direction (H), and a sliding device (3), which is detachably translationally rigidly connectable to the transport container (1), is provided for moving the transport container (1) in the guide (19) between a lifting position and a position for being introduced into the rack.

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