公开(公告)号：US20240405338A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18799857

申请日：2024-08-09

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Julian BELL ,  Jared NAUERT

IPC: H01M50/249 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U50/39 ,  B64U60/00 ,  B64U101/64 ,  B65G51/26 ,  F15B15/20

Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system is used to facilitate delivery of canisters comprising delivery payloads by unmanned systems, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The pneumatic delivery system comprises a tube having a channel within a tube wall, where a canister is configured to move through the tube. The tube comprises a tube opening and a transfer mechanism proximate the tube opening. The transfer mechanism engages a canister having a payload that is moved within the tube. The transfer mechanism moves the canister through the tube opening by extending from a first transfer position to a second transfer position. At the second transfer position, the transfer mechanism orients the tube and releases it to a UAV for delivery.

公开(公告)号：US20240359613A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18768899

申请日：2024-07-10

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Julio GIL

IPC: B60P1/64 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/04 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B60P1/44 ,  B60P1/54 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/14

CPC classification number: B60P1/64 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J5/04 ,  B25J15/026 ,  B60P1/44 ,  B60P1/4471 ,  B60P1/54 ,  B60P3/007 ,  B65G1/0407 ,  B65G1/0421 ,  B65G1/14

Abstract: Embodiments provide shelves, bracket systems, automated picker robots, totes, and other features that may be used with delivery vehicle configurations that have automated cargo areas. A delivery vehicle may include a picking robot that selectively retrieves packages for delivery without requiring substantial human intervention for locating those packages. The cargo area of the delivery vehicle may further comprise a plurality of customizable shelving units that generate custom-sized shelves for packages. The shelves may include a plurality of individually movable shelf brackets having retaining members that pivot between an extended and retracted position to hold the package in place and to enable the picking robot to retrieve the package from the shelf. Another embodiment provides for a tote having a drive mechanism to hold letters so that a letter may be automatically retrieved from the cargo arear and provided at a delivery location.

公开(公告)号：US20240351505A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18739905

申请日：2024-06-11

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Mallory FREEMAN

IPC: B60P3/00 ,  B60P1/38 ,  B60P1/44 ,  B60P1/64 ,  B65G1/133 ,  B65G17/42 ,  E05F15/649

CPC classification number: B60P3/007 ,  B60P1/38 ,  B60P1/6427 ,  B60P1/6436 ,  B65G1/133 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B60P1/4471 ,  E05F15/649 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2201/624 ,  E05Y2201/64 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230407894A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18449322

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Julio GIL

IPC: F16B2/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B66C1/42

CPC classification number: F16B2/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B66C1/422 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a clamp having a linkage coupled to a first end of a first and second clamp member. Based on applying a first directional force to the linkage, the linkage generates a force that moves the second ends of the first and second clamp member towards one another, thereby biasing the clamp to the closed position. The clamp secures a strap when the clamp is in the closed position and releases the strap when the clamp is in an open position.

公开(公告)号：US20250132441A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-24

申请号：US19000216

申请日：2024-12-23

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Julian BELL

IPC: H01M50/249 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U50/39 ,  B64U60/00 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B64U101/64 ,  B65G51/26 ,  F15B15/20

Abstract: Landing gear, aspects of which are usable by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprises a first leg with a first leg landing end and a first leg connection end, and a second leg with a second leg landing end and a second leg connection end. The first leg connection end is directly coupled to the second leg connection end at an engagement location. A tensioning member applies a rotational force about the engagement location, biasing the first leg landing end in the direction of the second leg landing end. The first leg and the second leg are configured to rotate against the rotational force when a downward force is applied to the engagement location.

公开(公告)号：US20240270538A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18166855

申请日：2023-02-09

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL ,  Julian BELL ,  Jared NAUERT

IPC: A47G29/14 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U70/90

CPC classification number: A47G29/141 ,  B64D1/02 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64U70/90 ,  A47G2029/144 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  B64U2101/64

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a rooftop platform to facilitate a delivery of a parcel by an aerial vehicle. The rooftop platform may comprise an elevator apparatus at least partially accessible via the rooftop platform. The rooftop platform may also comprise a rotatable turntable mounted to the rooftop platform. The rotatable turntable can be rotated to position the parcel on the elevator apparatus. The rotatable turntable may have tracks for receiving track wheels of a parcel containment unit. In some embodiments, the parcel may be positioned on the elevator apparatus at a top surface of a lift cabin of the elevator apparatus. The rooftop platform may also comprise a landing area for the aerial vehicle to deliver or receive the parcel containment unit via the rotatable turntable.

公开(公告)号：US20240002077A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18467560

申请日：2023-09-14

Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL

IPC: B64U10/25 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/291

CPC classification number: B64U10/25 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64U10/14 ,  B64U20/40 ,  B64U30/14 ,  B64U30/291 ,  B64U50/19

Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system comprises a body module, a rotor module, and a wing module. The body module includes a flight controller and a power distribution device. The body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module or the wing module, and the body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module. The rotor module includes one or more motors and electronic speed controllers (ESCs), while the wing module includes a wing having a flap, elevator, aileron, or rudder. Various UAV configurations can be formed from the body module, the rotor module, and the wing module. Each configuration includes different advantages for flight time, distance, battery life, and payload capacity. A UAV can be configured to a particular configuration to optimize parcel delivery.

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

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G15/10

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.