公开(公告)号：US09090400B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14135336

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Daniel T. Brunner ,  Michael T. Barbehenn

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 ,  B65G1/10 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station.

Abstract translation: 在库存系统中满足请求的方法包括接收指示要完成的活动的请求。 该方法还包括选择一个持有者以满足该请求，以及一个库存站，以满足该请求。 库存站与包括多个队列空间的队列相关联。 该方法还包括将选定的保持器从第一位置移动到远离所选清单站的第二位置。 另外，该方法还包括确定触发事件已经发生，并且响应于确定触发事件已经发生，将选定的持有者从第二位置移动到与所选择的库存站相关联的队列的队列空间。

公开(公告)号：US20140330426A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14333191

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel T. Brunner ,  Michael C. Mountz ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  William J. Watt ,  Eryk B. Nice

IPC: B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder is transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder is transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first inventory item and the second inventory item.

Abstract translation: 系统包括第一移动驱动单元和第二移动驱动单元。 该系统还包括第一库存持有人，第二库存持有人和第三库存持有人。 库存站包括第一位置和第二位置，并且库存站可操作以从第一位置处的第一库存持有者接收第一库存物品。 第一个库存持有人由第一个移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第一位置处的第二库存持有者接收第二库存物​​品。 第二库存持有者由第二移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第二位置处的第三库存持有者接收第三库存项目。 在库存站收到第一个库存项目和第二个库存项目时，第三个库存持有人被固定在第二个位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140135977A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14135336

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Daniel T. Brunner ,  Michael T. Barbehenn

IPC: B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 ,  B65G1/10 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method for fulfilling requests in an inventory system includes receiving a request indicating an activity to be completed. The method also includes selecting a holder to fulfill the request and an inventory station at which to fulfill the request. The inventory station is associated with a queue that includes a plurality of queue spaces. The method further includes moving the selected holder from a first location to a second location remote from the selected inventory station. Additionally, the method also includes determining that a trigger event has occurred and, in response to determining that the trigger event has occurred, moving the selected holder from the second location to a queue space of a queue associated with the selected inventory station.

Abstract translation: 在库存系统中满足请求的方法包括接收指示要完成的活动的请求。 该方法还包括选择一个持有者以满足该请求，以及一个库存站，以满足该请求。 库存站与包括多个队列空间的队列相关联。 该方法还包括将选定的保持器从第一位置移动到远离所选清单站的第二位置。 另外，该方法还包括确定触发事件已经发生，并且响应于确定触发事件已经发生，将选定的持有者从第二位置移动到与所选择的库存站相关联的队列的队列空间。

公开(公告)号：US10482401B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-19

申请号：US16031768

申请日：2018-07-10

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael C. Mountz ,  Daniel T. Brunner ,  Victoria M. Eddy ,  Zhouzhou Peng

IPC: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by a management module, an inventory unpacking sequence for a remote facility. The inventory unpacking sequence indicates a sequence for unpacking a shipment at the remote facility. An order associated with the remote facility is received that includes inventory items. The management module determines an order packing arrangement for the inventory items based on the inventory unpacking sequence. Mobile drive units are instructed to transport one or more inventory holders storing the inventory items to an inventory station, where the inventory items are packed into a shipment according to the order packing arrangement. The shipment is arranged to be unpacked at the remote facility according to the inventory unpacking sequence.

公开(公告)号：US20180322424A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US16031768

申请日：2018-07-10

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peter R. Wurman ,  Michael C. Mountz ,  Daniel T. Brunner ,  Victoria M. Eddy

IPC: G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/043 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, by a management module, an inventory unpacking sequence for a remote facility. The inventory unpacking sequence indicates a sequence for unpacking a shipment at the remote facility. An order associated with the remote facility is received that includes inventory items. The management module determines an order packing arrangement for the inventory items based on the inventory unpacking sequence. Mobile drive units are instructed to transport one or more inventory holders storing the inventory items to an inventory station, where the inventory items are packed into a shipment according to the order packing arrangement. The shipment is arranged to be unpacked at the remote facility according to the inventory unpacking sequence.

公开(公告)号：US09346620B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14333191

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel T. Brunner ,  Michael C. Mountz ,  Michael T. Barbehenn ,  Peter R. Wurman ,  William J. Watt ,  Eryk B. Nice

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder is transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder is transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first inventory item and the second inventory item.

Abstract translation: 系统包括第一移动驱动单元和第二移动驱动单元。 该系统还包括第一库存持有人，第二库存持有人和第三库存持有人。 库存站包括第一位置和第二位置，并且库存站可操作以从第一位置处的第一库存持有者接收第一库存物品。 第一个库存持有人由第一个移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第一位置处的第二库存持有者接收第二库存物​​品。 第二库存持有者由第二移动驱动单元运输。 库存站还可操作以从第二位置处的第三库存持有者接收第三库存项目。 在库存站收到第一个库存项目和第二个库存项目时，第三个库存持有人被固定在第二个位置。