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公开(公告)号：US20240370005A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-07
申请号：US18774307
申请日：2024-07-16
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc. , Zhejiang Libiao Robot Co., Ltd.
Inventor： Jianqiang Zhu , Juejing Xu , John C. Spain , Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad , Richard C. Kaminska, III , Selden W. McKnight, JR.
IPC: G05B19/418 , B07C3/00 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/14 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/137 , B66F9/06 , G05D1/692 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q50/40
Abstract: A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location 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 a control system. The control system is 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 and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container.
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公开(公告)号：US20240367905A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-07
申请号：US18772718
申请日：2024-07-15
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
Abstract: System for use in directing an article sorting operation includes a routing engine, first and second vehicles, and a grid comprising a plurality of grid cells, each grid cell having a grid cell length X. First size vehicle has a first vehicle length greater than the grid cell length X and second size vehicle has a second vehicle length greater than the first vehicle length. The system is configured to: receive article information of first and second articles; assign the first article to be transported by the first size vehicle, and the second article to be transported by the second size vehicle; determine a first route for the first size vehicle such that the first route has a first width equaling A*X, and a second route for the second size vehicle such that the second route has a second width equaling B*X.
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公开(公告)号：US20240286838A1
公开(公告)日：2024-08-29
申请号：US18656951
申请日：2024-05-07
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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公开(公告)号：US12043485B2
公开(公告)日：2024-07-23
申请号：US18326678
申请日：2023-05-31
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 , G05D1/0214 , G05D1/0217 , G05D1/0234 , G05D1/0289
Abstract: System for use in directing an article sorting operation includes a routing engine, first and second vehicles, and a grid comprising a plurality of grid cells, each grid cell having a grid cell length X. First size vehicle has a first vehicle length greater than the grid cell length X and second size vehicle has a second vehicle length greater than the first vehicle length. The system is configured to: receive article information of first and second articles; assign the first article to be transported by the first size vehicle, and the second article to be transported by the second size vehicle; determine a first route for the first size vehicle such that the first route has a first width equaling A*X, and a second route for the second size vehicle such that the second route has a second width equaling B*X.
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公开(公告)号：US20240166442A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-23
申请号：US18326678
申请日：2023-05-31
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： James M. Serstad , Michael C. Futch
CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 , G05D1/0214 , G05D1/0217 , G05D1/0234 , G05D1/0289 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: System for use in directing an article sorting operation includes a routing engine, first and second vehicles, and a grid comprising a plurality of grid cells, each grid cell having a grid cell length X. First size vehicle has a first vehicle length greater than the grid cell length X and second size vehicle has a second vehicle length greater than the first vehicle length. The system is configured to: receive article information of first and second articles; assign the first article to be transported by the first size vehicle, and the second article to be transported by the second size vehicle; determine a first route for the first size vehicle such that the first route has a first width equaling A*X, and a second route for the second size vehicle such that the second route has a second width equaling B*X.
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公开(公告)号：US20240160200A1
公开(公告)日：2024-05-16
申请号：US18421450
申请日：2024-01-24
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc. , Zhejiang Libiao Robot Co., Ltd.
Inventor： Jianqiang Zhu , Juejing Xu , John C. Spain , Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad , Richard C. Kaminska, III , Selden W. McKnight, JR.
IPC: G05B19/418 , B07C3/00 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/14 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/137 , B66F9/06 , G05D1/692 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087
CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 , B07C3/008 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/14 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/137 , B65G1/1373 , B66F9/063 , G05D1/692 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , B65G1/0464 , G06Q50/40
Abstract: A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location 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 a control system. The control system is 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 and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container.
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公开(公告)号：US20240017296A1
公开(公告)日：2024-01-18
申请号：US18455902
申请日：2023-08-25
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Bruce D. Baring , Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad
CPC classification number: B07C5/361 , B65G1/1373 , B07C3/008 , B65G1/065
Abstract: A multi-level induction station is disclosed. The multi-level induction station includes multiple sorting levels arranged in a vertical stacked configuration; a vertically traveling automated lift that carries articles vertically between the sorting levels along a frame positioned proximate to the multiple sorting levels; an information acquisition device positioned to read information from an article on the lift; multiple transport devices positioned on the sorting levels to receive the articles; and a control system that directs the multi-level induction station to determine a destination for an article and direct the lift to a platform where a transport device is at an article-receiving position at the sorting level to receive the article.
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公开(公告)号：US20230391554A1
公开(公告)日：2023-12-07
申请号：US18452609
申请日：2023-08-21
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad , Ryan Fehrenbacher , Milan Patel , Ray Wells , Steven Wu , Richard C. Kaminska, III , James Edouard , Denny McKnight , John C. Spain
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/02 , B65G1/1378
Abstract: Platform assembly for use with sorting articles comprises platforms connected to each other to form at least one level surface for transit thereabout by a plurality of vehicles. Each platform defines a first orientation in which the platform is in a retracted position and a second orientation in which the platform is in an extended position with a horizontal disposition. Each platform includes a first panel comprising a plurality of markers thereon, the markers forming a grid on the first panel for transit thereabout by the plurality of vehicles. Each marker includes a magnetic signature for determining an orientation of the marker. A container is positioned about at least one of the plurality of markers. In operation, the vehicle is directed by a control system to deposit an article carried thereon into a container associated with a marker based on the location and orientation of the marker.
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公开(公告)号：US11745946B2
公开(公告)日：2023-09-05
申请号：US18163365
申请日：2023-02-02
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc.
Inventor： Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad , Ryan Fehrenbacher , Milan Patel , Ray Wells , Steven Wu , Richard C. Kaminska, III , James Edouard , Denny McKnight , John C. Spain
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/02 , B65G1/1378
Abstract: Platform assembly for use with sorting articles comprises platforms connected to each other to form at least one level surface for transit thereabout by a plurality of vehicles. Each platform defines a first orientation in which the platform is in a retracted position and a second orientation in which the platform is in an extended position with a horizontal disposition. Each platform includes a first panel comprising a plurality of markers thereon, the markers forming a grid on the first panel for transit thereabout by the plurality of vehicles. Each marker includes a magnetic signature for determining an orientation of the marker. A container is positioned about at least one of the plurality of markers. In operation, the vehicle is directed by a control system to deposit an article carried thereon into a container associated with a marker based on the location and orientation of the marker.
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公开(公告)号：US11714401B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17930519
申请日：2022-09-08
Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc. , Zhejiang Libiao Robot Co., Ltd.
Inventor： Jianqiang Zhu , Juejing Xu , John C. Spain , Michael C. Futch , James M. Serstad , Richard C. Kaminska, III , Selden W. McKnight, Jr.
IPC: G05B19/418 , B07C3/00 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/14 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/137 , B65G1/04 , B66F9/06 , G05D1/02 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q50/30
CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 , B07C3/008 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/14 , B07C3/18 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/137 , B65G1/1373 , B66F9/063 , G05D1/0291 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , B07C2301/00 , B65G1/0464 , B65G2201/0285 , B65G2203/0216 , B65G2203/044 , B65G2209/02 , G06Q50/30
Abstract: A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location 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 a control system. The control system is 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 and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container.
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