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公开(公告)号:US20240001536A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-04
申请号:US18369477
申请日:2023-09-18
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , Benjamin COHEN, JR. , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , Christopher GEYER , Victoria HINCHEY , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
IPC: B25J9/00 , G05B19/418 , B25J9/16 , B65D5/42 , B65G1/137 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087
CPC classification number: B25J9/0093 , G05B19/4182 , B25J9/1669 , B65D5/4212 , B65G1/1376 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , B65G1/1378 , B25J9/16 , G05B2219/40554 , G05B2219/39102 , G05B2219/39106 , G05B2219/31078 , B65D5/001
Abstract: A method of processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an input conveyance system by which input bins of objects may be provided to a processing station that includes the programmable motion device that includes an end effector, perceiving at the processing station identifying indicia representative of an identity of a plurality of objects at an input area of the input conveyance system, grasping the an acquired object using the end effector, moving the acquired object toward an identified processing container using the programmable motion device, the identified processing container being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing container being provided as one of a plurality of processing containers at the processing station, and providing an output conveyance system in communication with the processing station, by which processing containers that contain processed objects may be provided.
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公开(公告)号:US20230278206A1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-07
申请号:US18197298
申请日:2023-05-15
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Calvin TOOTHAKER , John Richard AMEND , Benjamin COHEN , Christopher GEYER , Matthew T. MASON , Thomas WAGNER
CPC classification number: B25J9/1633 , B25J15/0616 , B25J18/00
Abstract: A programmable motion robotic system is disclosed that includes a plurality of arm sections that are joined one to another at a plurality of joints to form an articulated arm, and a hose coupling an end effector of the programmable motion robotic system to a vacuum source. The hose is attached to at least one arm section of the articulated arm by a pass-through coupling that permits the hose to pass freely through the coupling as the plurality of arm sections are moved about the plurality of joints.
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公开(公告)号:US20230219762A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-13
申请号:US18120687
申请日:2023-03-13
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , William Hartman FORT , Christopher GEYER , Jennifer Eileen KING , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Michael Cap KOVAL , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
CPC classification number: B65G1/1376 , B65G43/00 , B65G2201/0235
Abstract: A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system a perception unit for perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of an object associated with an input conveyance system, and an acquisition system for acquiring the object from a plurality of objects at an input area using an end effector of the programmable motion device, wherein the programmable motion device is adapted for assisting in the delivery of the object to an identified processing location. The identified processing location being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing location being provided as one of a plurality of processing locations. The processing system also includes a delivery system for receiving the object in a carrier and for delivering the object toward the identified processing location.
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公开(公告)号:US20230159271A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-25
申请号:US18099573
申请日:2023-01-20
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , William Hartman FORT , Christopher GEYER , Jennifer Eileen KING , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Michael Cap KOVAL , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
CPC classification number: B65G1/0471 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/1375 , B25J9/106 , B65G1/0478 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: An automated carrier system is disclosed for moving objects to be processed. The automated carrier system includes a discontinuous plurality of track sections on which an automated carrier may be directed to move, and the automated carrier includes a base structure on which an object may be supported, and at least two wheels assemblies being pivotally supported on the base structure for pivoting movement from a first position to a second position to effect a change in direction of movement of the carrier.
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公开(公告)号:US20230088771A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-23
申请号:US17991336
申请日:2022-11-21
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , William Hartman FORT , Christopher GEYER , Jennifer Eileen KING , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Michael Cap KOVAL , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system is disclosed for processing objects. The system includes a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed by the processing system, said plurality of bins being provided in at least a partially generally circular arrangement, a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, said programmable motion device being capable of reaching any of the objects within the plurality of bins, and a plurality of destination containers for receiving any of the objects from the plurality of bins, said plurality of destination containers being provided in a region that is generally within the at least partially generally circular arrangement of the plurality of bins.
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公开(公告)号:US20230014762A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-19
申请号:US17950892
申请日:2022-09-22
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , Christopher GEYER , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
Abstract: A processing system including a singulation system is disclosed. The singulation system includes a conveying system for moving objects to be sorted from a source area along a first direction, a detection system for detecting objects at the conveying system, and for selecting certain selected objects for removal from the conveying system, and a removal system for removing the certain selected objects from the conveying system for providing a singulated stream of objects.
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公开(公告)号:US20230013172A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-19
申请号:US17950704
申请日:2022-09-22
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , John Richard AMEND , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , William Hartman FORT , Christopher GEYER , Victoria HINCHEY , Jennifer Eileen KING , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Michael Cap KOVAL , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a storage bin system for receiving at a first end thereof, a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, a retrieval conveyance system at a second end of the storage bin system that is generally opposite the first end of the storage bin system, where the retrieval conveyance system is in communication with the plurality of storage bins, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of storage bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a destination bin system for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device at first end of the destination bin system, and the destination bin system provides access to the plurality of destination bins at a second end thereof that is generally opposite the first end of the destination bin system.
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公开(公告)号:US20220258975A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-18
申请号:US17739735
申请日:2022-05-09
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc
Inventor: Thomas Wagner , Kevin AHEARN , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , William Hartman FORT , Christopher GEYER , Victoria HINCHEY , Jennifer Eileen KING , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Michael Cap KOVAL , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
IPC: B65G1/137 , B65G65/00 , B25J9/00 , B25J9/16 , B65G47/90 , B65G47/82 , B25J9/02 , B65G1/04 , G06Q10/08 , B07C3/00
Abstract: A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.
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公开(公告)号:US20250153945A1
公开(公告)日:2025-05-15
申请号:US18930956
申请日:2024-10-29
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin COHEN , Christopher GEYER , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Jay LINK , Joshua LURZ , Matthew T. MASON , Richard MUSGRAVE , Ryan O'HERN , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas WAGNER , Jeremy SASLAW
Abstract: An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, the supply bin receiving conveyor including sensing unit for determining an extent of advancement of the supply bin in a conveyor direction along the supply bin receiving conveyor, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation and pose.
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公开(公告)号:US20250128429A1
公开(公告)日:2025-04-24
申请号:US18919757
申请日:2024-10-18
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Thomas WAGNER , Kevin AHEARN , Benjamin COHEN , Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY , Christopher GEYER , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Kyle MARONEY , Matthew T. MASON , Gene Temple PRICE , Joseph ROMANO , Daniel Carlton SMITH , Siddhartha SRINIVASA , Prasanna VELAGAPUDI , Thomas ALLEN
Abstract: An end effector system is disclosed for a robotic system that includes a primary acquisition system that includes a primary end effector, and a secondary retention system that substantially surrounds at least a portion of the primary acquisition system, wherein at least a portion of the primary acquisition system may be drawn up within at least a portion of the secondary retention system such that the primary end effector system may be used to select an object from a plurality of objects, and the secondary retention system may be used to secure the object for rapid transport to an output destination.
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