Motor vehicle and locker item transferring method and item transferring system

    公开(公告)号:US11151823B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-19

    申请号:US16518163

    申请日:2019-07-22

    IPC分类号: B65G17/00 G07C9/00 G06Q10/08

    摘要: A method of transferring an item between a motor vehicle and a locker can include extending an extension mechanism between a motor vehicle and a locker. The extension mechanism includes a conveyor system having an extension mechanism item carrying surface. The locker includes a conveyor system having a locker item carrying surface. The method assesses whether the motor vehicle is receiving an item from the locker, or transferring an item to the locker. When the item is to be transferred from the locker, the method positions the extension mechanism relative to the locker such that the extension mechanism item carrying surface is vertically lower than the locker item carrying surface. When the item is to be transferred from the motor vehicle, the method positions the extension mechanism relative to the locker such that the extension mechanism item carrying surface is vertically higher than the locker item carrying surface.

    DIVIDER ASSEMBLIES FOR PARTITIONING VEHICLE CARGO SPACES

    公开(公告)号:US20190135164A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US15806821

    申请日:2017-11-08

    IPC分类号: B60P7/14 B62D33/02

    摘要: A divider assembly for partitioning a vehicle cargo space includes a divider body, a window extending through the divider body, and a panel movable between a first position in which the window is concealed and a second position in which the window is exposed. When the window is exposed, cargo can be inserted through the window and into the vehicle cargo space without first removing the divider body from the cargo space.

    Multi-configurable cargo panel system

    公开(公告)号:US10207648B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15404279

    申请日:2017-01-12

    IPC分类号: B60R7/02 B60R5/04

    摘要: A vehicle having a cargo area includes a first cargo panel having a first recess extending into the first cargo panel, and a second cargo panel having a second recess extending into the second cargo panel. The vehicle includes a cargo floor for supporting the first and second cargo panels in an interlocked configuration in contact with the cargo floor. In the interlocked configuration, the first and second cargo panels are disposed in upright orientations and the second cargo panel is disposed orthogonally to the first cargo panel such that the first recess interfaces the second recess. The vehicle further includes a trim panel for supporting the first and second cargo panels in a coplanar configuration such that first and second cargo panels are spaced from the cargo floor.

    Systems And Methods For Evaluating Loading And Unloading Times Of Items In A Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20220108258A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-07

    申请号:US17063015

    申请日:2020-10-05

    摘要: The disclosure is generally directed to evaluating loading and unloading times of items in a vehicle. The vehicle may be equipped with an object-sensing mat placed in a cargo area and coupled to a computer configured to execute a timing evaluation module. A first change in weight or pressure is sensed when an item is either placed upon, or removed from, the object-sensing mat. An increase in weight or pressure indicates loading of the item on to the vehicle, and vice-versa. The computer can generate a timing prediction model based on processing sensor signals from the object-sensing mat and determining the amount of time taken for loading or unloading items from the vehicle. In one application, a timing prediction model may be generated for each customer of a goods delivery service and used for optimizing delivery operations.

    FOOD LOCKER SANITATION SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20210097481A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-01

    申请号:US16588676

    申请日:2019-09-30

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/08 A23L3/28 G05D1/00

    摘要: The systems and methods disclosed herein are directed to an autonomous vehicle food locker system that may include environmentally controlled storage compartments for storing and/or transporting perishable food items to be delivered to end consumers. The storage compartments may provide ultraviolet light controls and surfaces that provide sanitized food storage areas for a delivery vehicle. Computing processor(s) may be configured for determining a sanitization procedure for sanitizing the interior portion of the food storage locker based on sensor information received from internal and external sensors, video feeds, photographs, and other information. The processor(s) may determine one or more sanitation characteristics that can indicate or inform cleanliness of the interior portion of the food storage locker, and perform automated sanitization procedures that can include activating a chemical layer disposed on the interior portion of the food storage locker. The system may also maintain a digital record documenting the delivery process.