公开(公告)号：US20180349840A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15870205

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Jeffrey Cooper

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/70

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.

公开(公告)号：US20180155030A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15870166

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  G08G5/02 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  G01S19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0832 ,  B60P3/11 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2211/00 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/10 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G1/06 ,  E05F15/77 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q10/0833 ,  G08G5/006 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/025 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04W4/70

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.

公开(公告)号：US09957048B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15582147

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 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20170313422A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15582168

申请日：2017-04-28

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64D45/04 ,  B64F1/22 ,  B65G1/06 ,  G06Q10/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US12218370B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17711730

申请日：2022-04-01

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Bell

IPC: B64U10/13 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/22 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64F1/32 ,  B64U50/39 ,  B64U60/00 ,  B65G51/26 ,  F15B15/20 ,  H01M50/249 ,  B64U30/20 ,  B64U101/60 ,  B64U101/64

Abstract: A landing gear system that can be used with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) retrieves and releases canisters suitable for delivering items. To do so, the landing gear comprises a first leg and a second leg. The first landing leg and the second landing leg are rotationally engages at a first leg connection end and a second leg connection end. A tensioning member applies a rotational force about the engagement location, biasing the first leg toward the second leg. Each of the first and second legs can include a curved portion. A UAV comprising the landing gear can be lowered over a canister, and the canister is secured in place within the curved portions of the legs. To release, the landing legs are rotated against the bias, which can be facilitated by landing the UAV and placing the rotors into a reverse thrust.

公开(公告)号：US11858010B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17391188

申请日：2021-08-02

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: B07C7/00 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/10 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: B07C7/005 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/10 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B07C2301/0008 ,  B07C2301/0016 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1698

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for associating an asset with a sort location, the system comprising a conveyor belt assembly and a user device configured to be worn by a user. The conveyor belt assembly comprises: an acquisition device and a plurality of stripes defining a non-repeating pattern, the plurality of stripes comprising a plurality of unique sets of stripes. The acquisition device is configured to capture image data comprising asset identifier data and conveyor mechanism data, the conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes. The user device is configured to capture conveyor mechanism data including one of the plurality of unique sets of stripes; remotely receive asset identifier data associated with the user device captured conveyor mechanism data; and generate and display to the user, relative to the asset, at least one visual indicator of one or more sort instructions for the asset.

公开(公告)号：US11741422B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16557573

申请日：2019-08-30

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Mallory Freeman

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q10/0835 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08355 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/12 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selectively shifting and staging storage structures in a storage space are provided. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dynamically organizing packages based on a travel route are also provided. In embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored on storage structures located within a vehicle and each storage structure may be provided in a modular assembly. During a delivery operation, the system may determine which parcels are next to be delivered and, either based on predetermined information or dynamic information, may adjust the position of the storage structures within the vehicle using shifting mechanisms and control systems coupled thereto to present the appropriate parcel for retrieval from the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230192417A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17553599

申请日：2021-12-16

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Leland Bell ,  Youngjun Choi

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46

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.

公开(公告)号：US11667476B1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US17553599

申请日：2021-12-16

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil ,  Julian Leland Bell ,  Youngjun Choi

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G67/46 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G67/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230061386A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17895724

申请日：2022-08-25

Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

Inventor： Julio Gil

IPC: H01M50/269 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B64C39/02 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/296 ,  H01M50/249

Abstract: A system for swapping one or more batteries includes a battery holder configured to store a first battery, wherein the battery holder further includes retainers positioned proximate a front end and a rear end of the battery holder, the retainers having a first position and a second position such that the retainers, in the first position, are configured to engage the first battery in order to dispose the first battery in a storage position in the battery holder and, in the second position, are configured to disengage from the first battery to allow the first battery to move from the storage position. The system further includes cartridges having a front end and a rear end configured to couple to at least one of the front end and the rear end of the battery holder and further configured to hold a second battery in the second enclosure.