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    Optimization of sortation order receptacle filling
    11.
    发明授权
    Optimization of sortation order receptacle filling 有权

    公开(公告)号：US12186781B1

    公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

    申请号：US18470670

    申请日：2023-09-20

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： James M. Serstad ,  Michael C. Futch ,  Adam P. Claybrook ,  Parthiban A. Mathavan

    IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B07C5/34

    Abstract: Chamber bank for use in a sorting operation includes chambers for receiving a receptacle therein. Each chamber is defined by a floor, a left wall, a right wall, and a rear wall that together define a receiving space for a receptacle. At least one of the left and right wall is taller than the corresponding abutting side wall of the receptacle received therein. A system assigns a first number of articles occupying a first volume to the receptacle such that the first number of articles overfills the receptacle when all of the first number of articles are deposited thereinto.

    Logical relocation of sort destinations
    15.
    发明授权
    Logical relocation of sort destinations 有权

    公开(公告)号：US11878325B1

    公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

    申请号：US18321171

    申请日：2023-05-22

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： James M. Serstad ,  Michael C. Futch

    IPC: B07C3/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B07C3/18

    CPC classification number: B07C3/003 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/18 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G05D2201/0216

    Abstract: System for use in directing a sorting operation comprises a server, a receptacle logical destination identification (ID) assignment engine, a plurality of receptacles, and an automated transport device for transporting and depositing articles into the receptacles. The system is configured to: assign a first logical destination ID to a first receptacle; and direct an automated transport device to transport and deposit a first article into the first receptacle associated with the first logical destination ID. The system is further configured to: determine that the first receptacle is full; re-assign the first logical destination ID to a second receptacle; and re-direct the automated transport device to transport and deposit the first article into the second receptacle associated with the first logical destination ID.

    ARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT INCLUDES AN OVERHEAD RAIL NETWORK
    16.
    发明申请
    ARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT INCLUDES AN OVERHEAD RAIL NETWORK 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20220356016A1

    公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

    申请号：US17307629

    申请日：2021-05-04

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： James M. Serstad ,  Michael C. Futch

    IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B61B3/02

    Abstract: System includes an article supply location including a plurality of articles, and an overhead rail network with a plurality of rail sections. A self-guided and self-propelled hanging vehicle travels in both directions along the plurality of rail sections. The hanging vehicle has a first position in which a carrier containing at least one selected article is engaged with the hanging vehicle and a second position in which the carrier is detached from the hanging vehicle. The system further includes a controller. The controller determines a first delivery location among a plurality of delivery locations to deliver, with the hanging vehicle, the selected article based on a destination determined for the selected article. The controller further directs delivery of the carrier at the first delivery location by manipulation of the hanging vehicle from the first position to the second position.

    MOBILE SORTER PLATFORMS AND METHOD FOR SORTING ARTICLES
    17.
    发明申请
    MOBILE SORTER PLATFORMS AND METHOD FOR SORTING ARTICLES 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20210139243A1

    公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

    申请号：US17156963

    申请日：2021-01-25

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： Michael C. Futch ,  James M. Serstad ,  Ryan Fehrenbacher ,  Milan Patel ,  Ray Wells ,  Steven Wu ,  Richard C. Kaminska, III ,  James Edouard ,  Denny McKnight ,  John C. Spain

    IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/02

    Abstract: Platform assembly for use with sorting articles comprises platforms connected to each other to form at least one level surface for transit thereabout by a plurality of vehicles. Each platform defines a first orientation in which the platform is in a retracted position and a second orientation in which the platform is in an extended position with a horizontal disposition. Each platform includes a first panel comprising a plurality of markers thereon, the markers forming a grid on the first panel for transit thereabout by the plurality of vehicles. Each marker includes a magnetic signature for determining an orientation of the marker. A container is positioned about at least one of the plurality of markers. In operation, the vehicle is directed by a control system to deposit an article carried thereon into a container associated with a marker based on the location and orientation of the marker.

    Optimized replacement of sortation order receptacles
    19.
    发明授权
    Optimized replacement of sortation order receptacles 有权

    公开(公告)号：US12202673B1

    公开(公告)日：2025-01-21

    申请号：US18824074

    申请日：2024-09-04

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： James M. Serstad ,  Michael C. Futch ,  Parthiban A. Mathavan

    IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G61/00

    Abstract: System includes a server comprising a receptacle exchange engine, a receptacle, a shelf comprising a plurality of storage locations, and a frame positioned adjacent the shelf. The frame includes a lift traveling about a vertical rail. The vertical rail translating horizontally about two guide tracks arranged parallel to one another. The lift is configured for transferring the receptacle to a storage location of the shelf. System is configured to: determine that the receptacle containing one or more sorted articles is ready to be transferred and direct the lift to transfer the receptacle from an article receiving position to one of: (a) a storage location of the shelf, and (b) a position about a receptacle transport device.

    Multi-system single footprint sorter using robots with sort verification
    20.
    发明授权
    Multi-system single footprint sorter using robots with sort verification 有权

    公开(公告)号：US12186780B2

    公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

    申请号：US18603377

    申请日：2024-03-13

    Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.

    Inventor： James M. Serstad ,  Michael C. Futch

    IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B07C5/04

    Abstract: Multi-function sorting system for use in a sorting operation includes a server, a sortation engine, and first and second function sorting systems. First function sorting system for sorting articles includes first function vehicles traversing a first function platform for transporting and depositing first function articles into first sort receptacles. Second function sorting system for sorting articles includes second function vehicles traversing a second function platform spaced apart from the first function platform for transporting and depositing second function articles into second sort receptacles. The second function platform is arranged above the first function platform in a vertical stacked configuration.

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