公开(公告)号：US11318501B1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US16875353

申请日：2020-05-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Eli Douglas Girod ,  Mohammad Mosa ,  Justin Stone ,  Roland J. Menassa ,  Robert Thomas Brown

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B25J9/16

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for mesh flaps for container capacity detection in sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example system for use with an item sortation machine may include a rotatable flap comprising a mesh grid coupled to a frame, where the rotatable flap is disposed adjacent to a container of items in the item sortation machine, and a sensor disposed adjacent to the rotatable flap, where the sensor is configured to sense an item protruding out of the container. The mesh grid may have a set of metallic wires that intersect to form the mesh grid, where the set of metallic wires form a geometric pattern.

公开(公告)号：US11845616B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US16990311

申请日：2020-08-11

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Justin Stone ,  Emily R Parrish ,  Joshua Martin Middleton ,  Maxim P Hoffman ,  Roland J Menassa

IPC: B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/24 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/10 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B07C1/18 ,  G05B13/02 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B65G39/07 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/22 ,  B07C1/18 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B65G47/24 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B07C2501/0063 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J13/088 ,  B25J15/0019 ,  B65G39/07 ,  B65G2203/0216 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/041

Abstract: A device for manipulating items for facility operations is described. The device includes a first arm assembly that includes a first arm, a second arm parallel to the first arm, a first shaft disposed between the first arm and the second arm at a first location along the first arm and the second arm, and a first head attachment disposed between the first arm and the second arm at a second location along the first arm and the second arm. The device also includes a first driver coupled to the first shaft and configured to control movement of the first arm assembly about a first axis extending along a length of the first shaft. The device further includes a second driver coupled to first head attachment and configured to control movement of the first head attachment about a second axis extending along a length of the first head attachment.

公开(公告)号：US11203491B1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US17039338

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Justin Stone

IPC: B65G43/08 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for active safety systems for item sortation equipment. In one embodiment, an example system for an item sortation machine may include a first camera configured to image a first exterior portion of the item sortation machine, memory configured to store computer-executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to access the memory and execute the computer-executable instructions to detect a human present at a first location in the first exterior portion, and determine, using the first location, a first portion of an aisle of the item sortation machine to designate a restricted travel zone. Shuttles of the item sortation machine in the restricted travel zone may be prevented from movement. The system may determine that a first shuttle of the item sortation machine is in the restricted travel zone, and may cause the first shuttle to be paused.

公开(公告)号：US11020770B1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16710930

申请日：2019-12-11

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Akshay Rajendra Tilekar ,  Justin Stone ,  Jon David DeFant

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G11/12 ,  B65G47/44 ,  B65G51/02 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G17/34

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for container chutes for sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example system may include a frame and a chute assembly coupled to the frame, where the chute assembly is configured to pivot from a first position to a second position with respect to the frame. The chute assembly may include a first planar ramp, a first support on a first side of the first planar ramp, and a second support on a second side of the first planar ramp. The chute assembly may include a first pneumatic lift component coupled to the first support and to the frame, and a second pneumatic lift component coupled to the second support and to the frame. The chute assembly may be held in the second position when the first pneumatic lift component and the second pneumatic lift component are in a compressed configuration.

公开(公告)号：US11666944B1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US16886055

申请日：2020-05-28

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Maxim P. Hoffman ,  Joshua Martin Middleton ,  Stephanie Tomasetta ,  Roland J. Menassa ,  Justin Stone ,  Molly Nawalinski ,  Fernando Zumbado ,  Duncan Pratt ,  Jon David DeFant

IPC: B07C3/00 ,  G01F23/28

CPC classification number: B07C3/008 ,  G01F23/28

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for detection of overfilled containers in sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example container capacity detection system for use with an item sortation machine may include a first sensor positioned to detect a remaining capacity of a first container in the item sortation system, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine, using the first sensor, that the remaining capacity of the first container is less than or equal to a first threshold, and to send a signal.

公开(公告)号：US11344919B1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-31

申请号：US16869057

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Robb ,  Justin Stone

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B07C1/04 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J15/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automated sweepers for item sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example item sortation system may include an aisle, a number of chutes accessible from the aisle, a shuttle configured to transport first items from an induction portion of the item sortation system to a first chute of the plurality of chutes, and a robotic sweeping system disposed in the aisle. The robotic sweeping system may be configured to sweep second items on a floor of the aisle to a first end of the item sortation system. The robotic sweeping system may include a motor and a sweeping device.

公开(公告)号：US11939164B1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US16909282

申请日：2020-06-23

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Larry Joe Robb ,  Emily R. Parrish ,  Justin Stone ,  Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Joshua Martin Middleton ,  Roland J. Menassa ,  Eli Douglas Girod ,  Maxim P. Hoffman ,  Mohammad Mosa ,  Vatsal Mehta

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G47/14 ,  B65G47/24

CPC classification number: B65G1/1376 ,  B25J9/0093 ,  B25J9/1687 ,  B65G47/1492 ,  B65G47/24

Abstract: Described are automated systems and methods for the handling and processing of items at material handling facility. The exemplary systems and methods can receive the items from various upstream processes and systems and can process and handle the items so that they can be provided to various downstream processes and systems. The exemplary systems and methods can provide modular systems and methods that can perform automated singulation, sortation, retrieval, and packing of items without any manual handling.

公开(公告)号：US11628477B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US16909303

申请日：2020-06-23

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Stanislava Yoshkova Petkova ,  Justin Stone ,  Joshua Martin Middleton

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B25J9/00 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B25J19/02

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for camera-based tracking systems for item sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining, by a controller using first image data from a camera configured to image an aisle of an item sortation machine, a first item disposed on a first shuttle at a first location, where the first shuttle is in motion to a first designated drop off location, determining a first shuttle identifier of the first shuttle, and determining the first designated drop off location using the first shuttle identifier. Example methods may include determining that the first item has fallen onto a floor of the aisle, and determining that the first item was not delivered to the first designated drop off location.

公开(公告)号：US11376633B1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US16891853

申请日：2020-06-03

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jose Luis De La Rosa ,  Larry Joe Robb ,  Justin Stone

IPC: B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/02

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for container location flaps with increased degrees of freedom for sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example rotatable flap for use with an item sortation machine may include a first portion having a first frame and a first mesh grid coupled to the first frame, a second portion having a second frame and a second mesh grid coupled to the second frame, and a first coupler configured to couple the second portion to the first portion. The second portion may be configured to rotate from a first position coplanar to the first portion to a second position transverse to the first portion, and the first portion may be coupled to a frame of the item sortation machine and configured to rotate with respect to the frame.

公开(公告)号：US10933445B1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-02

申请号：US16582353

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Emily R. Parrish ,  Akshay Rajendra Tilekar ,  Larry Robb ,  Jon S. Battles ,  Kevin W. Keck ,  Jacqueline T. Underberg ,  Justin Stone ,  Thomas Felis

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B07C3/00

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automated gates to secure mobile carrier unit payloads. In one embodiment, an example system for a mobile carrier unit of a sortation system may include an automated gate configured to block an open end of the mobile carrier unit in a first position, and to unblock the open end of the mobile carrier unit in a second position, and a controller configured to control operation of the gate. The controller may be configured to determine that the conveyor belt is activated, cause the automated gate to move to the second position, determine that the item is off the conveyor belt, and cause the automated gate to move to the first position.