公开(公告)号：US10077155B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US15237168

申请日：2016-08-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Oleksandr Glazkov ,  Timothy Aaron Bragg ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Jeremiah David Brazeau ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  John W. Cullen ,  Michael T. Barbehenn

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: In an infrastructure that uses a mobile order fulfillment system, robotic drive units may be dispatched and instructed to bring inventory holders to a workstation where at least one of the inventory holders is packed and prepared for shipment. The robotic drive units are then instructed to move the prepared inventory holder to a transport vehicle such as a truck. Fiducial marks may be removably placed within the transport vehicle to aid navigation of the robotic drive units. At a destination facility, additional robotic drive units may be instructed to move the inventory holders from the truck and place the inventory holders at appropriate storage locations.

公开(公告)号：US09511934B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14147406

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Raffaello D'Andrea ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Andrew Edward Hoffman ,  David C. Koehler ,  Michael Cordell Mountz

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B65G1/137 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method of rotating an inventory holder includes moving an inventory holder towards a rotation area along a straight segment of a path with a first face of the inventory holder facing a first direction. The rotation area includes a portion of a workspace designated for rotation of inventory holders. The method further includes moving the inventory holder into the rotation area along a first arced segment with an orientation of the first face perpendicular to the first arced segment. The method additionally includes executing a rotation maneuver within the rotation area and moving the inventory holder out of the rotation area along a second arced segment with a second face facing the first direction.

Abstract translation: 旋转库存持有者的方法包括：将库存持有者朝向沿着路径的直线段的旋转区域移动，其中库存保持器的第一面朝向第一方向。 旋转区域包括指定用于库存持有者旋转的工作区的一部分。 该方法还包括沿着第一弧形段将库存架移动到旋转区域中，其中第一面垂直于第一弧形段的取向。 该方法另外包括在旋转区域内执行旋转操作，并且使库存支架沿着具有面向第一方向的第二面的第二弧形段移出旋转区域。

公开(公告)号：US09440790B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14617639

申请日：2015-02-09

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Oleksandr Glazkov ,  Timothy Aaron Bragg ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Jeremiah David Brazeau ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  John W. Cullen ,  Michael T. Barbehenn

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: In an infrastructure that uses a mobile order fulfillment system, robotic drive units may be dispatched and instructed to bring inventory holders to a workstation where at least one of the inventory holders is packed and prepared for shipment. The robotic drive units are then instructed to move the prepared inventory holder to a transport vehicle such as a truck. Fiducial marks may be removably placed within the transport vehicle to aid navigation of the robotic drive units. At a destination facility, additional robotic drive units may be instructed to move the inventory holders from the truck and place the inventory holders at appropriate storage locations.

公开(公告)号：US09346620B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14333191

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel T. Brunner ,  Michael C. Mountz ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  William J. Watt ,  Eryk B. Nice

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder is transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder is transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first inventory item and the second inventory item.

Abstract translation: 系统包括第一移动驱动单元和第二移动驱动单元。 该系统还包括第一库存持有人，第二库存持有人和第三库存持有人。 库存站包括第一位置和第二位置，并且库存站可操作以从第一位置处的第一库存持有者接收第一库存物品。 第一个库存持有人由第一个移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第一位置处的第二库存持有者接收第二库存物​​品。 第二库存持有者由第二移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第二位置处的第三库存持有者接收第三库存项目。 在库存站收到第一个库存项目和第二个库存项目时，第三个库存持有人被固定在第二个位置。

公开(公告)号：US09280157B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14018317

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Dennis Polic ,  Andrew Edward Hoffman ,  James Raymond Allard ,  Eryk Brian Nice

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B65G1/02 ,  B65G1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G2207/40 ,  G05D2201/0212 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a human transport device and associated system to transport a user within an active workspace. The human transport device may include a platform to support a user, an enclosure coupled to the platform to surround the user, a drive subsystem to power the human transport device, and a control unit to control the movement of the human transport device in coordination with active mobile drive units moving within the workspace. A system implementing one or more human transport devices may include a management module to direct the movement of the one or more human transport devices and designate one or more areas within the workspace as protected areas. Unauthorized objects may be prohibited from entering the protected areas while the human transport device may be allowed within the protected areas.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种在主动工作空间内传送用户的人运输装置和相关系统。 人类运输设备可以包括支撑用户的平台，耦合到平台以围绕用户的外壳，为人类运输设备供电的驱动子系统，以及控制单元，以与 主动移动驱动单元在工作空间内移动。 实施一个或多个人类运输装置的系统可以包括管理模块，用于引导一个或多个人类运输装置的运动，并将工作空间内的一个或多个区域指定为保护区域。 未经授权的物体可能被禁止进入保护区，而人类运输装置可能被允许在保护区内。

公开(公告)号：US20150066283A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14018317

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Matthew David Verminski ,  Michael Cordell Mountz ,  Dennis Polic ,  Andrew Edward Hoffman ,  James Raymond Allard ,  Eryk Brian Nice

IPC: G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0214 ,  B65G1/00 ,  B65G2207/40 ,  G05D2201/0212 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a human transport device and associated system to transport a user within an active workspace. The human transport device may include a platform to support a user, an enclosure coupled to the platform to surround the user, a drive subsystem to power the human transport device, and a control unit to control the movement of the human transport device in coordination with active mobile drive units moving within the workspace. A system implementing one or more human transport devices may include a management module to direct the movement of the one or more human transport devices and designate one or more areas within the workspace as protected areas. Unauthorized objects may be prohibited from entering the protected areas while the human transport device may be allowed within the protected areas.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种在主动工作空间内传送用户的人运输装置和相关系统。 人类运输装置可以包括支撑用户的平台，耦合到平台以围绕用户的外壳，为人类运输装置供电的驱动子系统，以及控制单元，以与 主动移动驱动单元在工作空间内移动。 实施一个或多个人类运输装置的系统可以包括管理模块，用于引导一个或多个人类运输装置的运动，并将工作空间内的一个或多个区域指定为保护区域。 未经授权的物体可能被禁止进入保护区，而人类运输装置可能被允许在保护区内。