公开(公告)号：US11481892B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16869006

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano ,  Gregory A. Cole ,  Tomas Kozel ,  Jianjun Wang

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/88

Abstract: A method is disclosed for inspecting electrical components within a housing. The method may be useful for identifying dust, grime, corrosion, tree-like structures, edges and/or slots on electrical components. The method includes capturing two optical images of an electrical component and comparing the images. Variations in pixels between the two images may be used to generate warnings.

公开(公告)号：US20220214686A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-07

申请号：US17141397

申请日：2021-01-05

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Harshang Shah ,  William J. Eakins ,  Saumya Sharma ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G01C21/20 ,  E05F15/73

Abstract: A system for servicing a data center using an autonomous vehicle (AV) is provided. The system comprises the AV and the AV is configured to: receive a task to perform within the data center, wherein the data center comprises a plurality of servers associated with a plurality of enterprise organizations; navigate from an initial location within the data center to a new location within the data center along a path extending through a portion of the data center, the path being determined automatically; and while navigating the path and in response to encountering a movable barrier disposed along the path, performing a procedure to bypass the movable barrier such that the AV can continue navigating along the path.

公开(公告)号：US20220126717A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17568501

申请日：2022-01-04

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Sree Shankar ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Harshang Shah

IPC: B60L53/37 ,  B60L53/36 ,  G01S7/4865 ,  G01S17/04

Abstract: A charge head is connected to a charge inlet of an electric vehicle to supply an electric charge to recharge the battery of the vehicle. The charge head is attached to a connecting device that moves the charge head to the charge inlet. Multiple light detectors are provided on the charge head to sense light emitted from the vehicle. The system then uses a difference in the amount of light received by different light detectors to determine a direction to move the charge head toward the charge inlet.

公开(公告)号：US20200282560A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16297030

申请日：2019-03-08

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Jordi Artigas ,  Harald Staab ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Martinez ,  Sangeun Choi ,  Jianjun Wang ,  Xiongzi Li

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G47/90

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic restocking different items in retail store environments having POS locations for the items are disclosed. The method includes, for a first item of the different items, storing at least one first item parameter uniquely identifying the first item. The method includes determining, based on the at least one first item parameter, a first autonomous movement control scheme for manipulation of the first item by a robotic arm. The method includes executing, by the robotic arm, the first control scheme, the executing including shelving the first item on the shelf. The method includes evaluating, by a processor or a user of the robotic arm, the executing for the first item according to at least one predetermined first performance criteria. The method includes determining and storing, based on the evaluating, an updated first control scheme for subsequent executing by the robotic arm for the first item.

公开(公告)号：US20190287689A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16434682

申请日：2019-06-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  William J. Eakins ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Harshang Shah ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Morato ,  Biao Zhang ,  Luiz V. Cheim ,  Poorvi Patel ,  Stefan Rakuff ,  Saumya Sharma ,  Nolan W. Nicholas ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Sanguen Choi

IPC: G21C17/013 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01J3/10

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting a machine includes an inspection vehicle constructed for wireless operation while submersed in a dielectric liquid medium. The inspection vehicle is self-propelled. A controller is operative to direct the activities of the inspection vehicle. A plurality of status interrogation systems is disposed on the inspection vehicle. The status interrogation systems are operative to capture inspection data regarding a plurality of inspection procedures performed on the machine.

公开(公告)号：US20190287688A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16434672

申请日：2019-06-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  William J. Eakins ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Harshang Shah ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Biao Zhang ,  Luiz V. Cheim ,  Poorvi Patel ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Andrew Salm ,  Sanguen Choi

IPC: G21C17/013 ,  G02B23/24

Abstract: A launching tube for use with a liquid filled tank can be sized to accommodate a submersible vehicle for dispensing into the liquid tank. The tank can be an electrical transformer or any other liquid containing tank such as but not limited to a chemical tank. The launching tube can include a valve for insertion into a launching chamber, and a tank side valve for launching of the submersible into the tank. In one form the launching tube includes an antenna for communication with the submersible and/or a base station. The launching tube can also include a sensor such as a camera, as well as an agitator. The agitator can be used to facilitate bubble removal from the inside of the launching tube.

公开(公告)号：US20190262993A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16122439

申请日：2018-09-05

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Mark Ruth

IPC: B25J9/16

Abstract: A robot is disclosed which includes a dynamic safety zone feature capable of defining a space around the robot to be monitored to provide safe operating conditions for personnel or property. The dynamic safe zones can be a volume around one or more moving components of the robot. Such dynamic safe zones can be scaled depending on the nature of the operation (fast moving robot having a larger dynamic safety zone). Multiple different zones can be used in some embodiments. The zones can further be scaled depending on the nature of the sensors used in the operation of the robot. Multiple different moving components can have different dynamic safety zones.

公开(公告)号：US20180188187A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15859435

申请日：2017-12-30

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Hetal V. Lakhani ,  Cajetan Pinto ,  Gregory A. Cole ,  Gregory F. Rossano

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  G02B23/24 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  G01N2021/9546 ,  G01N2201/0216 ,  G01N2201/0621 ,  G01N2201/0853 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G02B23/26 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/30164 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting an internal component of a machine includes a remote controlled vehicle constructed to fit inside a desired portion of the machine; a controller operative to control an operation of the remote controlled vehicle; a tether coupled to the controller and to the remote controlled vehicle, wherein the tether is operative to transmit control signals from the controller to the remote controlled vehicle; and an imaging device extending from a front portion of the remote controlled vehicle and operative to view the internal component. The imaging device has a flexible articulating tip spaced apart from the front portion of the body.

公开(公告)号：US11718195B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US16869725

申请日：2020-05-08

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Jonah Kadoko ,  Matthew Hetrich ,  Gregory A. Cole ,  William J. Eakins

IPC: B60L53/35 ,  B60L53/16 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02K7/116 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J18/00 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: B60L53/35 ,  B25J9/1035 ,  B25J9/161 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/089 ,  B25J18/007 ,  B60L53/16 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02K7/116 ,  G06F3/14

Abstract: A charging device autonomously charges an electric vehicle. The charging device includes: a main body and an arm coupled to the main body. The main body is controllably moveable, and the arm is controllably extendable and retractable in a longitudinal direction. A charging plug is included at a distal end of the arm. The charging plug is controllably moveable and insertable into a charging portal of the electric vehicle. The arm comprises: a rigid chain, the rigid chain being compliant in a first direction from a neutral axis and resistant in an opposite second direction past the neutral axis, or at least one scissor arm.

公开(公告)号：US11312253B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16579213

申请日：2019-09-23

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Sree Shankar

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L53/16 ,  H04B17/27 ,  G06K7/10 ,  B60L53/35 ,  B60L53/30 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: A charging connection is provided for charging a battery of a vehicle using an external power source. The first connector is coupled to the external power source with an electric cable. The second connector is coupled to the vehicle. The first connector is automatically guided for connection to the second connector using radio frequency signals to couple the first and second connectors so that electrical energy is supplied to the vehicle from the first connector to the second connector.