公开(公告)号：US20220297733A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17202693

申请日：2021-03-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dragan Pajevic ,  Tim Martin ,  Kaushal Mehta ,  Stephen T. Campbell

IPC: B62B3/02 ,  B65D21/08 ,  B62B3/00 ,  B62B3/14 ,  B62B5/00

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for foldable containers for manual and robotic use. In one embodiment, an example foldable container may include a first container wall, a second container wall configured to rotate outwards in a first direction with respect to the first container wall, and a bottom container platform configured to rotate outwards in a second direction with respect to the first container wall. The bottom container platform may include an automatic locking mechanism configured to engage with the second container wall when the foldable container is in an unfolded position, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Some embodiments may include a number of wheels. The foldable container may be configured to be transported using (i) the plurality of wheels via manual pushing, and (ii) robotic manipulation to lift and move the foldable container.

公开(公告)号：US12215009B1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-04

申请号：US17742818

申请日：2022-05-12

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Tim Martin ,  Dincer Bozkaya ,  Matthew Anthony Brady ,  William Clem ,  Timothy G. Dietz ,  Gabriel Hebert ,  Dragan Pajevic

IPC: B66F9/06 ,  B66F9/065 ,  B66F9/075 ,  B66F9/18

Abstract: Autonomous mobile robots having vertical height extension systems for augmented visibility may include a drive mechanism, a lift mechanism, and a vertical height extension including an extension mechanism and a vertical indicator. The vertical height extension may be actively or passively actuated between lowered and raised positions. In addition, the vertical height extension may include a breakaway feature to prevent raising or cause lowering of the vertical indicator in the presence of a payload above the robot. Further, the vertical height extension may include various actuators, emitters, or elements to communicate various attributes of the robot to human associates in proximity, thereby promoting safe, collaborative operations.

公开(公告)号：US11562641B1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-24

申请号：US16831539

申请日：2020-03-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Seth R. Kaufman ,  Tim Martin ,  Arianne Etta Spaulding

IPC: G01V8/10 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G01S17/04 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G01S17/58 ,  B65G1/06 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G05B19/406 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B19/048 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B65G1/04

Abstract: A sensor-based item transport system, and a method therefore are described. The system includes, for example, a cart station, within a restricted area including a plurality of automated drive. A light curtain is adjacent to the cart station. A first sensor and a second sensor are spaced apart from the first sensor within the cart station. A first mode associated with the light curtain is maintained causing an alarm system associated with the light curtain to remain armed. The first mode is caused to change to a second mode associated with the light curtain, the second mode causing the alarm system to be muted, based at least in part on the identity of the cart. The identity is determined based at least in part on one or more signals received from the first sensor and the second sensor.

公开(公告)号：USD924956S1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US29754674

申请日：2020-10-13

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Designer： Dragan Pajevic ,  Tim Martin

公开(公告)号：US11767047B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17202693

申请日：2021-03-16

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dragan Pajevic ,  Tim Martin ,  Kaushal Mehta ,  Stephen T. Campbell

IPC: B62B3/02 ,  B62B3/14 ,  B65D21/08 ,  B62B5/00 ,  B62B3/00

CPC classification number: B62B3/025 ,  B62B3/003 ,  B62B3/14 ,  B62B5/0026 ,  B62B5/0096 ,  B65D21/086

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for foldable containers for manual and robotic use. In one embodiment, an example foldable container may include a first container wall, a second container wall configured to rotate outwards in a first direction with respect to the first container wall, and a bottom container platform configured to rotate outwards in a second direction with respect to the first container wall. The bottom container platform may include an automatic locking mechanism configured to engage with the second container wall when the foldable container is in an unfolded position, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Some embodiments may include a number of wheels. The foldable container may be configured to be transported using (i) the plurality of wheels via manual pushing, and (ii) robotic manipulation to lift and move the foldable container.

公开(公告)号：USD899476S1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US29693023

申请日：2019-05-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Designer： Dragan Pajevic ,  Tim Martin