-
11.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20230257209A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-17
申请号：US18138448
申请日：2023-04-24
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julio GIL , Julian Leland Bell , Youngjun Choi
CPC classification number: B65G47/24 , B65G65/02 , B65G67/46 , B65G15/105 , B65G67/08
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
-
公开(公告)号：US11607711B2
公开(公告)日：2023-03-21
申请号：US17217192
申请日：2021-03-30
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Gregory Casanova Brown, II , Stephens Woodrough , Dameion Teres Drake
Abstract: A multi-tiered automated parcel sortation system is utilized to sort parcels according to a common destination. A first tier includes an automated sorter configured to transport parcels from a source location to a release destination. A second tier includes accumulation containers each associated with a shipping destination, and the release destination within the first tier is a positioned directly above the accumulation container associated with the shipping destination of the parcel. Once transported to the release destination, a parcel is released into the accumulation container, and once the accumulation container is filled, the accumulation of parcels within the container is released into a third tier, which may include conveyors or autonomous guided vehicles with transport containers. In the third tier, the parcels are transported away for further processing.
-
公开(公告)号：US20230053419A1
公开(公告)日：2023-02-23
申请号：US17404849
申请日：2021-08-17
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Stephens B. Woodrough, JR. , Justin Ashtiani
Abstract: Latching mechanisms, storage receptacles with latching mechanisms, and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the latching mechanism includes a first latching element, a second latching element, and a ball-locking mechanism. The ball-locking mechanism allows the first latching element to be releasably secured to the second latching element. The latching mechanism may be integrated with a frame, which may be adjustable, and which may further be integrated with a storage receptacle, e.g., one that has a storage compartment and an opening. The components of the latching mechanism may be shaped, sized, or otherwise configured to enable, and facilitate, automated and/or semi-automated handling and manipulation. The latching mechanisms, storage receptacles, and associated handling systems described herein may be used in a logistics network operation.
-
14.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20220348427A1
公开(公告)日：2022-11-03
申请号：US17734679
申请日：2022-05-02
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Julio Gil
Abstract: Loading, securing, transporting, and/or depositing objects as well as systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same, including those that operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mobile robotic platform is provided. The mobile robotic platform is designed to receive, transport, and deposit objects at desired destinations. In another embodiment, a flat transport surface, e.g., a pallet, is provided. The flat transport surface is designed to facilitate efficient loading, transport, and deposit of objects, e.g., between automated or semi-automated handling systems, in one aspect. In another embodiment, a system for handling objects is provided. The system is designed to support automated or semi-automated loading and/or unloading of objects, e.g., onto or from a mobile robotic platform, and may be implemented in a vehicle, in one aspect.
-
Patent Agency Ranking
公开(公告)号：US12138804B2
公开(公告)日：2024-11-12
申请号：US17167787
申请日：2021-02-04
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Stephens B. Woodrough, Jr. , Justin Ashtiani
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for handling and manipulating packages in automated or semi-automated fashion and packages adapted for the same. The systems may include package-holding devices, package-manipulating devices, and package-detection components for locating packages or portions thereof in a three-dimensional space. The packages may include features that enable automated or semi-automated handling and manipulation thereof, such as different types of opening/closing mechanisms with different geometric structures that allow for holding, shifting, and manipulating the packages and/or portions thereof with the package-manipulating devices. The packages additionally or alternatively may include mechanical fasteners, magnets, and/or spring-biased opening/closing mechanisms for keeping the packages closed prior to manipulation thereof. Such packages and systems may be used in a logistics network to the increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency of processing packages having, at least in part, a non-fixed geometry.
-
公开(公告)号：US11975878B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-07
申请号：US17167680
申请日：2021-02-04
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Stephens B. Woodrough, Jr. , Justin Ashtiani
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for handling and manipulating packages in automated or semi-automated fashion and packages adapted for the same. The systems may include package-holding devices, package-manipulating devices, and package-detection components for locating packages or portions thereof in a three-dimensional space. The packages may include features that enable automated or semi-automated handling and manipulation thereof, such as different types of opening/closing mechanisms with different geometric structures that allow for holding, shifting, and manipulating the packages and/or portions thereof with the package-manipulating devices. The packages additionally or alternatively may include mechanical fasteners, magnets, and/or spring-biased opening/closing mechanisms for keeping the packages closed prior to manipulation thereof. Such packages and systems may be used in a logistics network to the increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency of processing packages having, at least in part, a non-fixed geometry.
-
17.发明公开公开(公告)号：US20230192417A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-22
申请号：US17553599
申请日：2021-12-16
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julio Gil , Julian Leland Bell , Youngjun Choi
CPC classification number: B65G47/24 , B65G15/105 , B65G65/02 , B65G67/46 , B65G67/08
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
-
公开(公告)号：US20230191457A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-22
申请号：US18107228
申请日：2023-02-08
Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julian Leland Bell , Gregory Casanova Brown, II , Stephens Woodrough , Dameion Teres Drake
CPC classification number: B07C3/008 , B65G1/0478 , B07C3/006 , B65G1/0464 , B65G2201/0285 , B65G2203/0283
Abstract: A multi-tiered automated parcel sortation system is utilized to sort parcels according to a common destination. A first tier includes an automated sorter configured to transport parcels from a source location to a release destination. A second tier includes accumulation containers each associated with a shipping destination, and the release destination within the first tier is a positioned directly above the accumulation container associated with the shipping destination of the parcel. Once transported to the release destination, a parcel is released into the accumulation container, and once the accumulation container is filled, the accumulation of parcels within the container is released into a third tier, which may include conveyors or autonomous guided vehicles with transport containers. In the third tier, the parcels are transported away for further processing.
-
公开(公告)号：US11667476B1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-06
申请号：US17553599
申请日：2021-12-16
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor： Julio Gil , Julian Leland Bell , Youngjun Choi
CPC classification number: B65G47/24 , B65G15/105 , B65G65/02 , B65G67/46 , B65G67/08
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Search Results
19
records
(took 0.025 seconds)
