公开(公告)号：US20190332096A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US15967359

申请日：2018-04-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brandon William Porter ,  Jon Stuart Battles ,  William George Bowes ,  David Henry Clark ,  Scott Dresser

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  G05B19/402 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for operating a conveyance system (e.g., a conveyor belt, tilt plane, robotic arm) of a mobile drive unit (MDU) independent of the MDU's navigation system. The MDU may be configured to obtain, convey, and deliver items within the workspace. Navigation information related to navigating the MDU within a workspace may be obtained. Operations of a navigational system of the MDU may be performed to move the MDU to various locations within the workspace in accordance with the navigation information. Conveyance information related to physically obtaining and/or delivering an item within the workspace may be obtained by the MDU (e.g., via conveyance-related fiducial markers and/or sensors of the MDU). At least one operation of a conveyance system of the MDU may be executed which may cause the item to be physically relocated based at least in part on the conveyance information.

公开(公告)号：US09600798B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US14857668

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles ,  Jayson Michael Jochim ,  Martin Peter Aalund ,  Ned Lecky ,  Samuel Gardner Garrett ,  Paul Roy Raines, Jr. ,  Kaushik Mani ,  Yan Yan ,  David Henry Clark ,  John Tan

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G05B15/02 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G06Q50/28

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an automated materials handling facility. The automated materials handling facility uses a series of automated devices, such as automated guidance vehicles, mobile drive units, robotic arms, automated sorters, etc., to facilitate item receive, stow, pick, shipping and other aspects of materials handling. The automated devices are controlled by a materials handling control system that sends instructions to the various devices to coordinate operation of those devices and to coordinate flow of items through the materials handling system.

公开(公告)号：US09555906B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14021533

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Craig Worsley ,  Karthik Kumar Srivatsa ,  Charles Edward Rice ,  William Alan Snitselaar ,  Jeffery Thomas Moore ,  Jonathan Eric Rosenberg ,  Dean Christopher Fullerton ,  David Henry Clark

IPC: B65B7/00

CPC classification number: B65B7/00 ,  B65B51/06 ,  B65B61/025 ,  B65B2210/04

Abstract: The disclosure describes a system for applying custom branded tape to packages that are shipped from a multi-seller materials handling facility. In some implementations, a materials handling facility may store, process and ship items for multiple sellers. As items are packed for shipping, a tape dispensing device may dispense custom branded tape associated with the seller of the item(s) being packed such that the sellers brand, logo or other information is presented on the exterior of the container.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了一种用于将自定义品牌磁带应用于从多卖方材料处理设备运送的包裹的系统。 在一些实施方案中，材料处理设施可以存储，处理和运送多个卖家的物品。 当物品被包装用于运输时，带式分配装置可以分配与被包装的物品的卖方相关联的定制品牌带，使得卖家品牌，标志或其他信息呈现在容器的外部。

公开(公告)号：US20150269520A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-24

申请号：US14222252

申请日：2014-03-21

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Allen Knapp ,  David Henry Clark ,  Ricky Neal Batye

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355

Abstract: Techniques for managing different types of transportation vehicles are provided. In some embodiments, a transient warehouse can be established that allows a wide variety of transport vehicles to access items from a more convenient location than a brick-and-mortar location. The transient warehouse can be established in a parking lot or on the side of the road, so that other transport vehicles can access the transient warehouse quickly and deliver items to item requesters more efficiently from a centralized location. The transport vehicles can also pick up items from item providers to replenish items for the transient warehouse, the transient warehouse can access items from a brick-and-mortar location, and/or the transport vehicles can travel to multiple item requesters through optimized transport routes. The meeting location of the transient warehouse may also be optimized based on various constraints (e.g., time of day, seasonality concerns, etc.).

Abstract translation: 提供了管理不同类型运输车辆的技术。 在一些实施例中，可以建立一种临时仓库，其允许各种各样的运输车辆从比实体位置更方便的位置获取物品。 临时仓库可以在停车场或道路侧面建立，以便其他运输工具可以快速访问临时仓库，并从集中的位置更有效地将物品运送到物品申请人。 运输车辆还可以从物品供应商处接收物品以补充临时仓库的物品，临时仓库可以从实体位置获取物品，和/或运输车辆可以通过优化的运输路线前往多个物品需求者 。 临时仓库的会议位置也可以基于各种约束（例如，一天中的时间，季节性问题等）来优化。