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公开(公告)号：US11839970B2
公开(公告)日：2023-12-12
申请号：US17982868
申请日：2022-11-08
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Josiah Douglas , Paul Receveur
CPC classification number: B25J15/0625 , B01D46/0012 , B25J19/0066 , B01D2273/28
Abstract: A system for preventing debris buildup in vacuum sensor lines includes: a manifold, including a positive air pressure source and a controller; and one or more positive air pressure lines. Each positive air pressure line is in fluid communication with the manifold and can be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum sensor line. The controller is operably connected to and selectively activates the positive air pressure source to emit a positive flow of air, which can be directed into the one or more positive air pressure lines, and then into and through the associated vacuum sensor lines to evacuate debris. In some embodiments, a positive flow of air can also be directed through one or more vacuum lines of the end effector to promote the release of a parcel engaged with the end effector and/or clear the vacuum lines of debris.
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公开(公告)号：US20230001569A1
公开(公告)日：2023-01-05
申请号：US17941735
申请日：2022-09-09
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Varun Gandhi Mukesh Gandhi , Thomas Anthony Hillerich, JR. , Madhav Devidas Patil , Paul Receveur , Jonathan Dean Terrell
Abstract: A conveyor system includes a first robot singulator, a second robot singulator, and a picking area from which parcels of a bulk flow of parcels can be engaged and transferred by the first robot singulator or the second robot singulator. The conveyor system further includes a first place conveyor positioned downstream of the picking area and configured to receive parcels transferred by the first robot singulator. The conveyor system further includes a second place conveyor positioned downstream of the picking area and the first place conveyor, the second place conveyor configured to receive parcels transferred by the second robot singulator and to receive parcels from the first place conveyor. A buffering conveyor is positioned between the first place conveyor and the second place conveyor for regulating a rate at which parcels offloaded by the first place conveyor are transferred to the second place conveyor.
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公开(公告)号：US11203493B2
公开(公告)日：2021-12-21
申请号：US17092660
申请日：2020-11-09
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas A. Berg , Jon Todd Fuchs , Jeremiah Jason Futter , Paul Receveur
Abstract: A system for managing parcel flow includes: an upstream conveyor for receiving and conveying a bulk flow of parcels; and a damming conveyor positioned to receive parcels offloaded from the upstream conveyor. The system may also include: a destacking conveyor positioned to receive parcels offloaded from the damming conveyor and configured to separate vertically stacked parcels; and a downstream conveyor positioned to receive parcels offloaded from the destacking conveyor. The damming conveyor can be selectively activated and deactivated to offload parcels in discrete batches, instead of a continuous flow. Selective activation and deactivation of the damming conveyor and/or destacking conveyor can be based on instructions communicated from a control subsystem in accordance in a prearranged sequence or based on data from one or more sensors configured to acquire data corresponding to the positioning of parcels within the system.
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公开(公告)号：US11717975B1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-08
申请号：US17555701
申请日：2021-12-20
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Paul Receveur , Jeremiah Jason Futter , Joshua Alan Wiley , Kurt Michael Wittmer
CPC classification number: B25J19/0025 , H02G3/0456
Abstract: A cable management system for managing one or more cables extending from a robot singulator includes: an upper bracket assembly for mounting the cable management system to a robotic framework of the robot singulator; a cable carrier that is configured to receive and hold the one or more cables in a grouped configuration; and one or more leashes. Each leash of the cable management system is of a predetermined length and includes a distal end that is mounted to the cable carrier and a proximal end that is configured to be mounted to the robotic framework. When mounted to the robotic framework, each leash restricts the lateral movement of the cable carrier and the one or more cables received therein, thus reducing the extent to which the one or more cables can whip about the robotic framework while the robot singulator is in use.
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公开(公告)号：US11130634B1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-28
申请号：US16913509
申请日：2020-06-26
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas A. Berg , Carl David Graston , Paul Receveur
Abstract: A rejection chute for a conveyor system, which receives and redirects rejected parcels, includes: a conduit defined by a plurality of side walls; a door; and an actuator operably connected to the door. The conduit includes an enclosed upper portion defining a first opening for receiving parcels into the rejection chute and a lower portion defining a second opening for discharging parcels from the rejection chute. The door is mounted proximate to the first opening and is configured to transition between a first position to cover the first opening and a second position to uncover the first opening. The rejection chute can be integrated into a walking surface alongside of a conveyor to receive and redirect parcels transferred off of the conveyor to a location below the walking surface. An enclosure can be combined with the rejection chute to regulate access and guide parcels into the rejection chute.
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公开(公告)号：US20210221002A1
公开(公告)日：2021-07-22
申请号：US17118777
申请日：2020-12-11
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Cyril David Bader , Josiah Douglas , Paul Receveur , Jonathan Dean Terrell
Abstract: A vacuum-based end effector for selectively engaging parcels includes a base plate to which a plurality of vacuum cups are mounted and configured to be placed in fluid communication with a vacuum source. Each vacuum cup includes a bellows having a distal end connected to a lip. The vacuum-based end effector further includes a linear actuator that is mounted to the base plate and includes an extendible arm to which at least one vacuum cup is operably connected. The linear actuator can be selectively actuated to extend the extendible arm and move the lip of the vacuum cup operably connected to the extendible arm below a common plane defined by the lips of vacuum cups which maintain a fixed position relative to the base plate to individually address a target parcel. The vacuum-based end effector can be combined with a robot to provide an improved system for selectively engaging parcels.
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公开(公告)号：US20200377309A1
公开(公告)日：2020-12-03
申请号：US16887286
申请日：2020-05-29
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Josiah Douglas , Bradford James Hood , Paul Receveur , Kurt Michael Wittmer
Abstract: A rejection mechanism for a conveyor system, which pushes parcels across a surface, includes a linear actuator and a paddle mounted to the linear actuator for movement between a first position and a second position. The paddle includes a bracket portion, an upright portion, and a lateral wall portion. The lateral wall portion is configured to push parcels across a surface positioned below the lateral wall portion as the paddle is moved from the first position to the second position. In some embodiments, the rejection mechanism can further include a way cover which expands and contracts with movement of the paddle. In some embodiments, the lateral wall portion can be configured to rotate about an axis of rotation defined by a hinge to transition between an engaged and a disengaged position.
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公开(公告)号：US11851293B2
公开(公告)日：2023-12-26
申请号：US17748479
申请日：2022-05-19
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Carl David Graston , Thomas Anthony Hillerich, Jr. , Paul Receveur
CPC classification number: B65G47/96 , B07C5/362 , B65G43/08 , B65G47/78 , B65G2201/0285 , B65G2203/0208 , B65G2203/041
Abstract: A trapdoor rejection subsystem includes one or more trapdoor rejection mechanisms. Each trapdoor rejection mechanism is configured to be selectively transitioned between a closed position to support parcels and an open position to allow parcels identified as unconveyable to pass through the trapdoor rejection mechanism. Each trapdoor rejection mechanism includes a first door, a second door, and one or more actuators which can be selectively actuated to rotate the first door and the second door and transition the trapdoor rejection mechanism between the closed position and the open position. The trapdoor rejection subsystem can be utilized in a conveyor system in combination with one or more robot singulators, an upstream conveyor, a place conveyor, and a vision and control subsystem. Detection of unconveyable parcels and the transition of each trapdoor rejection mechanism of the trapdoor rejection subsystem is controlled by the vision and control subsystem.
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公开(公告)号：US20230271791A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-31
申请号：US18115263
申请日：2023-02-28
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Carl David Graston , Madhav Devidas Patil , Paul Receveur , Michael Schindler
CPC classification number: B65G47/52 , B65G47/44 , B65G47/49 , B65G47/90 , B65G2203/0216 , B65G2203/0258 , B65G2203/041
Abstract: A system for transferring parcels made in accordance with the present invention includes: a first conveyor for conveying a bulk flow of parcels; a second conveyor positioned adjacent to the first conveyor; a robot positioned adjacent to the first conveyor and the second conveyor; and a rejection member. The robot engages and transfers select parcels in the bulk flow of parcels on the first conveyor to the second conveyor. The rejection member is positioned as to receive parcels offloaded from the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor and directs such parcels out of the system. Parcels within the bulk flow of parcels with characteristics which make it difficult for one or more of the components of the system or downstream systems to handle or process can be directed to the rejection member by operation of the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor to reduce system processing delays and stoppages.
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公开(公告)号：US11014767B2
公开(公告)日：2021-05-25
申请号：US16887286
申请日：2020-05-29
Applicant: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
Inventor： Josiah Douglas , Bradford James Hood , Paul Receveur , Kurt Michael Wittmer
Abstract: A rejection mechanism for a conveyor system, which pushes parcels across a surface, includes a linear actuator and a paddle mounted to the linear actuator for movement between a first position and a second position. The paddle includes a bracket portion, an upright portion, and a lateral wall portion. The lateral wall portion is configured to push parcels across a surface positioned below the lateral wall portion as the paddle is moved from the first position to the second position. In some embodiments, the rejection mechanism can further include a way cover which expands and contracts with movement of the paddle. In some embodiments, the lateral wall portion can be configured to rotate about an axis of rotation defined by a hinge to transition between an engaged and a disengaged position.
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