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公开(公告)号：US20230185293A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-15
申请号：US18167918
申请日：2023-02-13
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad
IPC: G05B19/418 , B07C3/00 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/137 , B66F9/06 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/10 , B65G1/06 , G06Q10/08
CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 , B07C3/008 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/137 , B66F9/063 , B07C3/02 , B65G1/1373 , B07C3/10 , B65G1/065 , G06Q10/08 , B07C2501/0063 , B65G2201/0285
Abstract: System includes an article supply location that includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container, and one or more removal devices that transport the container to a location of further processing. System further includes a control system configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container, deposit the article in the destination container, and transport the destination container to a location for further processing by manipulation of the removal device.
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公开(公告)号：US11501246B1
公开(公告)日：2022-11-15
申请号：US16197261
申请日：2018-11-20
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad
Abstract: Server for use in directing a mail element or package delivery is configured for determining if a mail element or package is destined for a location inside a local market or outside the local market, wherein the local market includes a plurality of post offices within a distance from a post office where the mail element or package initially arrives upon, and wherein a route determination is executed by sorting the mail element or package with an automated or robotic machine directed by the server. When the mail element or package is destined for a location inside the local market, the server directs transport of the mail element or package to a destination post office within the local market. When the mail element or package is destined for a location outside the local market, the server directs transport of the mail element or package to a regional center.
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公开(公告)号：US20210291233A1
公开(公告)日：2021-09-23
申请号：US17340139
申请日：2021-06-07
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad
Abstract: System includes an article supply location that includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container, and one or more removal devices that transport the container to a location of further processing. System further includes a control system configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container, deposit the article in the destination container, and transport the destination container to a location for further processing by manipulation of the removal device.
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公开(公告)号：US12291409B2
公开(公告)日：2025-05-06
申请号：US18444098
申请日：2024-02-16
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad
Abstract: Robot includes a propulsion system configured to transport the robot and a controller in communication with the propulsion system. A material handler is carried by the robot and configured for depositing articles into one or more destination containers. The material handler has a tilt tray having sections that are configured for tilting in any number of directions relative to a vertical of the robot. Each section of the tilt tray may include a respective conveyor that moves articles at variable speed.
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公开(公告)号：US20250139726A1
公开(公告)日：2025-05-01
申请号：US19007742
申请日：2025-01-02
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch , Weston R. Goode, JR. , David Mitchell Dorsett
Abstract: Improved security checkpoint includes a security scanning system having multiple personal item intake locations, a security scanner, multiple personal item retrieval locations, and a plurality of computer-controlled vehicles for transporting personal items between the personal item intake locations, the security scanner, and the personal item retrieval locations. Personal items are placed into a tote by an individual, and the computer-controlled vehicles collect the totes containing the personal items, transport the tote to an available security scanner, deposit the tote at the security scanner, and then transport the tote either to a retrieval location or secondary screening location after the personal item has been screened.
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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
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.
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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
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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公开(公告)号：US20240390944A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-28
申请号：US18406885
申请日：2024-01-08
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
IPC: B07C3/00 , B07C3/18 , G06Q10/087
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20240316597A1
公开(公告)日：2024-09-26
申请号：US18603377
申请日：2024-03-13
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
CPC classification number: B07C5/361 , B07C5/04 , B07C2501/0063
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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公开(公告)号：US11987447B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-21
申请号：US17307629
申请日：2021-05-04
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 , B61B3/02 , B65G1/0457 , B65G1/1371
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.
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