公开(公告)号：US11691823B1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17217268

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Raashid Mohammed ,  Ankit Pandey ,  Dean Christopher Fullerton ,  Kevin Shawn Lyons ,  Terrick Willoughby

IPC: B65G41/00 ,  B65G43/08

CPC classification number: B65G41/002 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/0283

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for an adjustable conveyer system. The adjustable system may include one or more conveyor systems, a support structure for a first end of the conveyor system, a support structure for the second end of the conveyor system, and a lift system. The lift system may be actuated to cause the first end of the conveyor system to raise to a height that is higher or lower than the second end of the conveyor system. The adjustable system may be used to distribute packages to containers of various heights and sizes. In one example, the lift system may include a crank shaft. In another example, the lift system may involve a pulley system.

公开(公告)号：US10947067B1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-16

申请号：US16706203

申请日：2019-12-06

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Shelly Gupta ,  Adam C. Barlow ,  Terrick Willoughby

IPC: B65G57/16 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G47/24 ,  B65G47/91

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for a tote stacker machine. A tote stacker system may include a first conveyor belt, a sensor to determine an orientation of a first tote on the first conveyor belt, an end effector that moves in a lateral direction between a first position aligned with the first conveyor belt and a second position, and an elevator that is aligned with the second position and that includes a first track and a second track. The elevator may receive the first tote from the end effector and may down stack the first tote with a second tote. The tote stacker system may include a second conveyor belt at least partially positioned between the first track and the second track of the elevator, and the second conveyor may move the first tote and second tote away from the elevator.