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公开(公告)号:US09981745B2
公开(公告)日:2018-05-29
申请号:US15582129
申请日:2017-04-28
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil
IPC: B64D1/22 , B64D45/04 , B64F1/02 , B64F1/10 , B64F1/32 , B60P3/11 , B64C39/02 , B64D9/00 , B64F1/22 , B65G1/06 , G06Q10/08 , B65G1/04 , G01S19/42 , G08G5/02 , E05F15/77 , G08G5/00
CPC classification number: B64D1/22 , B60P3/11 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/024 , B64C2201/108 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/141 , B64C2201/146 , B64C2201/18 , B64C2201/208 , B64C2211/00 , B64D1/00 , B64D9/00 , B64D45/04 , B64F1/02 , B64F1/10 , B64F1/22 , B64F1/32 , B65G1/0435 , B65G1/06 , E05F15/77 , G01S19/42 , G06Q10/083 , G06Q10/0832 , G06Q10/0833 , G08G5/006 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025
Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.
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公开(公告)号:US20170316701A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15582187
申请日:2017-04-28
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil , Andrew Cooper , Jeffrey Cooper
Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV generally includes a UAV chassis including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis, and a parcel carrier configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis. UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.
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公开(公告)号:US12163544B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-10
申请号:US18449322
申请日:2023-08-14
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor: Julio Gil
IPC: B66C1/42 , B64C39/02 , B64D1/22 , F16B2/10 , B64U101/67
Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a clamp having a linkage coupled to a first end of a first and second clamp member. Based on applying a first directional force to the linkage, the linkage generates a force that moves the second ends of the first and second clamp member towards one another, thereby biasing the clamp to the closed position. The clamp secures a strap when the clamp is in the closed position and releases the strap when the clamp is in an open position.
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公开(公告)号:US12065315B2
公开(公告)日:2024-08-20
申请号:US18138448
申请日:2023-04-24
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil , Julian Leland Bell , Youngjun Choi
CPC classification number: B65G47/24 , B65G15/105 , B65G65/02 , B65G67/46 , B65G67/08
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
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公开(公告)号:US11981244B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-14
申请号:US17878822
申请日:2022-08-01
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil , Mallory Freeman
CPC classification number: B60P3/007 , B60P1/38 , B65G1/133 , B65G17/42 , B60P1/4471 , E05F15/649 , E05Y2201/22 , E05Y2201/624 , E05Y2201/64 , E05Y2900/531
Abstract: Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
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公开(公告)号:US11978012B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-07
申请号:US17083100
申请日:2020-10-28
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor: Julio Gil
IPC: G06Q10/087 , G06K7/10 , G06K7/14 , G06K19/06 , G06K19/07 , G06Q10/083 , G06Q10/0833
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 , G06K7/10366 , G06K7/1413 , G06K19/06028 , G06K19/0723 , G06Q10/083
Abstract: Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.
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公开(公告)号:US11958674B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US17136127
申请日:2020-12-29
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil
CPC classification number: B65D75/322 , B65D75/006 , B65D75/323 , B65D2203/06 , B65D2575/329
Abstract: In some aspects, an item storage unit for storing one or more items includes the following components. A first frame component and a first stretch member coupled to at least a first surface of the first frame component. The first stretch member being more flexible relative to the first frame component. The one or more items are configured to be supported by at least the first stretch member and the first frame component.
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公开(公告)号:US11887048B2
公开(公告)日:2024-01-30
申请号:US17083017
申请日:2020-10-28
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor: Julio Gil
IPC: G06Q10/087 , G06Q10/0833 , G06K19/07 , G06K7/10 , G06K19/06 , G06K7/14
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 , G06K7/10366 , G06K7/1413 , G06K19/06028 , G06K19/0723 , G06Q10/0833
Abstract: Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and/or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and/or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and/or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.
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公开(公告)号:US11794931B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-24
申请号:US17216916
申请日:2021-03-30
Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil
IPC: B64U20/40 , B64U30/14 , B64U30/291 , B64U10/25 , B64D9/00 , B64U10/14 , B64U50/19 , B64U101/64 , B64U50/36
CPC classification number: B64U10/25 , B64D9/00 , B64U10/14 , B64U20/40 , B64U30/14 , B64U30/291 , B64U50/19 , B64U50/36 , B64U2101/64
Abstract: A modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system comprises a body module, a rotor module, and a wing module. The body module includes a flight controller and a power distribution device. The body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module or the wing module, and the body module is releasably attachable to the rotor module. The rotor module includes one or more motors and electronic speed controllers (ESCs), while the wing module includes a wing having a flap, elevator, aileron, or rudder. Various UAV configurations can be formed from the body module, the rotor module, and the wing module. Each configuration includes different advantages for flight time, distance, battery life, and payload capacity. A UAV can be configured to a particular configuration to optimize parcel delivery.
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公开(公告)号:US20230059840A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-23
申请号:US17878783
申请日:2022-08-01
Applicant: United Parcel Service Of America, Inc.
Inventor: Julio Gil , Mallory Freeman
Abstract: Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
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