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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:US20220261738A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-18
申请号:US17739738
申请日:2022-05-09
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Lakshman KUMAR , Abraham SCHNEIDER , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Christopher GEYER , Joseph ROMANO , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Kyle MARONEY , Thomas Wagner
IPC: G06Q10/08 , B65G1/137 , G01G19/414 , G06K7/10 , G06K7/14
Abstract: A processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of receiving stations for receiving a plurality of objects, each object being associated with prerecorded data, and a plurality of processing stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station. Each processing station includes perception means for perceiving data regarding an identity of any of an object or a bin of objects, and capture means for capturing characteristic data regarding an object to provide captured data. Each processing station further includes comparison means for comparing the captured data with the prerecorded data to provide comparison data, and a plurality of distribution stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station for receiving objects from the at least one processing station responsive to the comparison data.
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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:US20250148404A1
公开(公告)日:2025-05-08
申请号:US18917372
申请日:2024-10-16
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Lakshman KUMAR , Abraham SCHNEIDER , Thomas KOLETSCHKA , Christopher GEYER , Joseph ROMANO , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Benjamin COHEN , William Chu-Hyon MCMAHAN , Kyle MARONEY , Thomas WAGNER
IPC: G06Q10/083 , B65G1/137 , G01G19/414 , G06K7/10 , G06K7/14
Abstract: A processing system for processing objects is disclosed that includes a plurality of receiving stations for receiving a plurality of objects, each object being associated with prerecorded data, and a plurality of processing stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station. Each processing station includes perception means for perceiving data regarding an identity of any of an object or a bin of objects, and capture means for capturing characteristic data regarding an object to provide captured data. Each processing station further includes comparison means for comparing the captured data with the prerecorded data to provide comparison data, and a plurality of distribution stations, each of which is in communication with at least one processing station for receiving objects from the at least one processing station responsive to the comparison data.
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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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公开(公告)号:US20250033088A1
公开(公告)日:2025-01-30
申请号:US18917194
申请日:2024-10-16
Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.
Inventor: Christopher GEYER , Joseph ROMANO , John Richard AMEND, JR. , Christopher BUCK , Andrew EWART , Kyle MARONEY , Thomas WAGNER
Abstract: An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.
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公开(公告)号:US20240278438A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-22
申请号:US18443681
申请日:2024-02-16
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
CPC classification number: B25J15/0616 , B25J9/1612 , B25J13/085 , B25J15/0625 , B25J15/0658 , B25J15/0675 , B25J15/0683 , B25J15/0691
Abstract: A system is disclosed for providing high flow vacuum control to an end effector of an articulated arm. The system includes a high flow vacuum source that provides an opening with an area of high flow vacuum at the end effector such that objects may be engaged while permitting substantial flow of air through the opening, and a load detection system for characterizing the load presented by the object.
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公开(公告)号:US20240207898A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-27
申请号:US18384875
申请日:2023-10-29
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
IPC: B07C5/34 , G01B11/245 , G05B19/418 , G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K19/06 , G06V20/80 , H04N23/56 , H04N23/90
CPC classification number: B07C5/3412 , G01B11/245 , G05B19/4183 , G06K7/10693 , G06K7/10732 , G06K7/10881 , G06K7/1413 , G06K19/06028 , G06V20/80 , H04N23/56 , H04N23/90 , B07C2301/0016 , G05B2219/36371 , G05B2219/45045 , G05B2219/45047 , G06V2201/06 , Y02P90/02
Abstract: A drop perception system is disclosed that includes an open housing structure having an internal volume, an open top and an open bottom, and a plurality of perception units positioned to capture perception data within the internal volume at a plurality of locations between the open top and the open bottom of the open housing.
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