公开(公告)号：US20180134501A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15351732

申请日：2016-11-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen Ge ,  Martin Peter Aalund ,  Samuel Gardner Garrett ,  Paul Roy Raines, JR. ,  Akhil Ranka ,  Sonia Thosar ,  Toby Ge Xu

IPC: B65G47/91 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G47/76

CPC classification number: B65G47/91 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G47/763 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/025

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for an automated package unloading system. An automated package unloading system can include an end effector supported by a supporting frame which is mounted to a conveyor system. The end effector and/or the conveyor can be configured to move into and out of a container containing stacked packages. The end effector can be configured to attach to the packages and pull the packages from their original position. The end effector can further be configured to release the packages onto the underlying conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20160297626A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US14682993

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim ,  Martin Peter Aalund ,  Jon Stuart Battles ,  Paul Roy Raines, JR. ,  Yan Yan

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  B65D25/20 ,  B65D6/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  B65D11/20 ,  B65D25/205 ,  B65G54/02 ,  G05B2219/2621

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling the movement of portable receptacles within a materials handling facility are described. The materials handling facility utilizes at least one linear induction motor (LIM) to move the portable receptacles having conductive elements from a first location to a second location within the facility. The LIMs may be configured such that most, if not all, of the movement of the receptacles is controlled by the application of energy from the LIMs to the conductive elements of the receptacles. This energy may cause the receptacles to move from one LIM to another LIM, where each LIM in sequence can apply force to the receptacle to pass it to the next LIM in the sequence. In some implementations, the portable receptacles are configured such that at least a base portion of the receptacle includes a conductive element to interact with the LIMs, while maintaining an overall light-weight configuration.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制材料处理设备内的便携式插座的移动的方法和装置。 材料处理设施利用至少一个线性感应电动机（LIM）将具有导电元件的便携式插座从第一位置移动到设施内的第二位置。 可以配置LIM，使得大多数（如果不是全部）容器的移动通过从LIM向容器的导电元件施加能量来控制。 这种能量可能导致插座从一个LIM移动到另一个LIM，其中每个LIM依次可以施加力到插座以将其传递到下一个LIM。 在一些实施方式中，便携式插座被配置为使得插座的至少一个基座部分包括与LIM相互作用的导电元件，同时保持整体的轻质构造。

公开(公告)号：US20190308825A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：US16461197

申请日：2017-11-03

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen Ge ,  Martin Peter Aalund ,  Samuel Gardner Garrett ,  Paul Roy Raines, JR. ,  Akhil Ranka ,  Sonia Thosar ,  Toby Ge Xu

IPC: B65G47/91 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G47/76

Abstract: An apparatus for unloading packages (103) from a container (106), the apparatus comprising: a conveyor system (109); a supporting frame (209) mounted on the conveyor system, the supporting frame being substantially perpendicular to a length of the conveyor system; and an end effector assembly (112) coupled to the supporting frame and being moveable about a horizontal axis relative to the supporting frame, the end effector assembly comprising: a manifold plate (203) extending along a vertical plane that is generally parallel to the supporting frame; a gripping component (115) coupled to and extending outwardly from the manifold plate along the horizontal axis relative to the supporting frame, the gripping component being configured to engage with one or more of the packages stacked in the container; and one or more sensors (303), the one or more sensors being configured to determine a distance between the end effector assembly and the packages.

公开(公告)号：US20170043953A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14857668

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles ,  Jayson Michael Jochim ,  Martin Peter Aalund ,  Ned Lecky ,  Samuel Gardner Garrett ,  Paul Roy Raines, JR. ,  Kaushik Mani ,  Yan Yan ,  David Henry Clark ,  John Tan

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q10/083 ,  G06Q50/28

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an automated materials handling facility. The automated materials handling facility uses a series of automated devices, such as automated guidance vehicles, mobile drive units, robotic arms, automated sorters, etc., to facilitate item receive, stow, pick, shipping and other aspects of materials handling. The automated devices are controlled by a materials handling control system that sends instructions to the various devices to coordinate operation of those devices and to coordinate flow of items through the materials handling system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于自动化材料处理设备的系统和方法。 自动化材料处理设施使用一系列自动化设备，例如自动导向车辆，移动驱动单元，机器人手臂，自动分拣机等，以便于物品接收，收起，拾取，运输和其他方面的物料搬运。 自动化设备由材料处理控制系统控制，该系统向各种设备发送指令以协调这些设备的操作并协调通过物料搬运系统的物品的流动。