公开(公告)号：US12080907B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17818848

申请日：2022-08-10

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian Bell

IPC: H01M50/269 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/296 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: H01M50/269 ,  B60H1/00264 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/02 ,  F25B21/02 ,  F25D11/003 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0684 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/249 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/296 ,  B64U50/19 ,  B64U70/00 ,  B64U80/86 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A canister is coupled to a delivery vehicle using a rail bracket. The canister comprises a securing channel having a first securing channel volume and a second securing channel volume. A width of the first securing channel volume is less than a width of the second securing channel volume. The rail bracket comprises a rotational shaft having a finger at one end. The rail bracket is inserted into the securing channel, and the rotational shaft is rotated. When rotated, the finger inhibits removal of the rail bracket from the securing channel, thereby providing a mechanism by which the canister can be releasably coupled to the rail bracket. The rail bracket may be provided on a delivery vehicle, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to transport the canister and contents within it.

公开(公告)号：US12065315B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

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 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G67/08

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：US20240262553A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18627049

申请日：2024-04-04

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julian Leland BELL ,  Stephens B. WOODROUGH, JR. ,  Justin ASHTIANI

IPC: B65B43/28 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B57/00

CPC classification number: B65B43/28 ,  B65B7/02 ,  B65B57/00

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：US20240249234A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18603058

申请日：2024-03-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Donald HICKEY ,  Elizabeth BARAYUGA ,  Jia FAN

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/0838

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for determining delivery confidence intervals. An example method for determining a confidence interval includes the following operations. Delivery information is received from one or more sources, wherein the delivery information comprises data associated with at least one predefined location perimeter. The data associated with the at least one predefined location perimeter is normalized. The normalized data is categorized into training data used to perform a deep neural network regression analysis. A predicted delivery confidence interval is determined by constructing a predictive learning model by conducting a regression of the data using deep neural network regression. The predicted delivery confidence interval is stored in a results table in association with the predefined location perimeter. And, upon receiving a request from a visibility management system, accessing the results table to provide predicted delivery windows to consignees.

公开(公告)号：US12045771B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17235127

申请日：2021-04-20

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Juan Perez

IPC: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0837 ,  G06F16/29 ,  G06Q10/0838 ,  G06K7/1417 ,  G06K19/06037

Abstract: One or more identifiers are received based on an electronic scan of computer-readable indicia. The computer-readable indicia being coupled to an asset. The asset is associated with one or more shipping operations. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, it is determined that the asset is requested for return. Based at least in part on the one or more identifiers, a shipping label corresponding to a destination location for the asset to be returned to is automatically generated or a location for the asset to be delivered to is automatically changed.

公开(公告)号：US12043456B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

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

IPC: B65D43/22 ,  B65D43/16 ,  E05B63/12 ,  E05C19/00

CPC classification number: B65D43/22 ,  B65D43/163 ,  E05C19/009 ,  E05B63/121

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.

公开(公告)号：US20240220913A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18089884

申请日：2022-12-28

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Jethro BONAFE ,  Christopher Azar ,  Dennis Bautista ,  Vincent Pizzuto ,  Derek Uber

IPC: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K7/10 ,  H04B17/318

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0833 ,  G06K7/10386 ,  G06K7/10396 ,  H04B17/318 ,  G06K2007/10524

Abstract: In various embodiments, a first indication that a first reader device has read data of a first tag coupled to a first asset is received. The first reader device is included in an article worn by a user. Subsequent to the receiving of the first indication, a second indication that at least one of: a second reader device has read the data of the first tag, or the first reader device has read data of a second tag is received. The second reader device and the second tag are located in a first logistics vehicle. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the second indication, it is determined that the user has transported the first asset to the first logistics vehicle. In response to the determining, a notification indicating whether the first asset has been transported to a correctly assigned logistics vehicle is transmitted to the first reader device or a third device associated with the user.

公开(公告)号：US20240220745A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18089925

申请日：2022-12-28

Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Jethro BONAFE ,  Christopher AZAR ,  Dennis BAUTISTA ,  Vincent PIZZUTO ,  Derek UBER

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04B17/318

CPC classification number: G06K7/10099 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07705 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first indication that a first antenna, of multiple antennas, has received data from a first tag coupled to an asset is received. The antennas are coupled to an interior housing within a logistics vehicle. A second indication that a second antenna, of the antennas, has received the data from the first tag is also received. Based at least in part on the receiving of the first indication and the receiving of the second indication, a location within the logistics vehicle that asset is located in is detected. In response to the detecting of the location, a control signal is transmitted that causes a user device or apparatus to indicate that the asset is located within an area associated with the location.

公开(公告)号：US20240177110A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18434123

申请日：2024-02-06

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio GIL

IPC: G06Q10/087 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06Q10/083

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06K7/1413 ,  G06K19/06028 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06Q10/083

Abstract: Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.

公开(公告)号：US11981244B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17878822

申请日：2022-08-01

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Mallory Freeman

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

CPC classification number: B60P3/007 ,  B60P1/38 ,  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.