AUTOMATED SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240294334A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-05

    申请号:US18586031

    申请日:2024-02-23

    CPC classification number: B65G1/0492

    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a shuttle assembly configured for use in an automated storage and retrieval system. In various embodiments, the shuttle assembly comprises a first shuttle unit comprising a first load bed; and a second shuttle unit comprising a second load bed, wherein the shuttle assembly is operable in an assembled configuration defined by the first shuttle unit and the second shuttle unit being operatively connected to one another such that the first shuttle unit and the second shuttle unit are configured to move together along a shuttle path defined by one or more guide rails, and wherein the shuttle assembly is selectively configurable between the assembled configuration and a split configuration defined by the first shuttle unit and the second shuttle unit being detached from one another such that the first and second shuttle units are moveable independent of one another along respective guide rails.

    BELT CONVEYOR BRAKE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLLERS
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240246769A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18411824

    申请日:2024-01-12

    CPC classification number: B65G23/08 B65G23/26 B65G2812/02148

    Abstract: A belt conveyor system comprising one or more idler rollers, a slave roller, a drive roller coupled to the slave roller, wherein the drive roller configured to drive the slave roller, a belt extending in a continuous loop wrapping around the one or more idler rollers, the slave roller, and the drive roller, wherein the slave roller is configured to drive the belt, and a brake configured to actuate with at least one of: (i) select ones of the one or more idler rollers, and (ii) a portion of the belt in a position adjacent to the select ones of the one or more idler rollers.

    SORTATION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230114850A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-13

    申请号:US17934807

    申请日:2022-09-23

    Abstract: Devices and systems are provided for improved article sortation. An example sortation device includes a frame and a sortation table movably attached to the frame. The sortation table defines a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a body extending therebetween. The second end pivotally attaches the sortation table to the frame, and the body defines a first surface configured to support an article thereon. The sortation device performs a tilt operation in which the sortation table rotates about the pivotal attachment between the second end and the frame in a first direction. The sortation device also performs a bomb bay operation in which the sortation table rotates about the pivotal attachment between the second end and the frame in a second direction opposite the first direction. An example sortation system is provided that includes two or more of the example sortation devices.

    IN-BUILT DIVERT ELEMENTS FOR MOTORIZED CONVEYOR ROLLERS

    公开(公告)号:US20240059496A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-22

    申请号:US18498407

    申请日:2023-10-31

    CPC classification number: B65G39/18 B65G13/10

    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems comprising element in-built diverts for motorized conveyor rollers are provided. An example conveyor roller can include a housing that forms a cylindrical tube. The conveyor roller includes a plurality of element in-built diverts disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The plurality of element in-built diverts are reconfigurable between one or more orientations with respect to the housing to divert an item an angle with respect to the housing.

    CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240199337A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18524935

    申请日:2023-11-30

    CPC classification number: B65G13/06 B65G43/00 B65G2203/0266

    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a conveyor assembly and method of using the same. In various embodiments, a conveyor assembly comprises a plurality of rollers configured to facilitate transportation of an object on a conveyor surface, the plurality of rollers comprising a first drive roller operable to rotate in a first rotational direction to cause a movement of the conveyance surface in a conveyance direction; and a second roller configured for rotation in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction to generate a counterforce that opposes the movement of the conveyor surface in the conveyance direction; and a controller configured to control the first drive roller and a secondary motor operable to drive rotation of the second roller in the second rotational direction to stop the movement of the conveyor surface such that the object disposed thereon is stopped at a stop position defined within the conveyor zone.

    RECONFIGURABLE MOTORIZED CONVEYOR ROLLER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240059495A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-22

    申请号:US17821095

    申请日:2022-08-19

    CPC classification number: B65G39/02

    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to reconfigurable motorized conveyor rollers and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a reconfigurable motorized conveyor roller comprises a housing assembly defining a roller width defined between a first lateral end and a second lateral end opposite the first lateral end; and a housing adjustment assembly disposed within the housing assembly that is operable to adjust the roller width by facilitating a configuration of the housing assembly between a nominal configuration and an expanded configuration; wherein the housing assembly comprises a plurality of coaxial housing components configured for movement relative to one another in one or more lateral directions, and wherein the housing adjustment assembly is operable to cause at least a portion of the plurality of housing components to move in the one or more lateral directions to selectively configure the housing assembly between the nominal configuration and the expanded configuration.

    TAPER CONVERTIBLE MOTORIZED CONVEYOR ROLLERS
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240262634A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-08

    申请号:US18641505

    申请日:2024-04-22

    CPC classification number: B65G39/18 B65G13/02 B65G39/07

    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems comprising reconfigurable motorized conveyor rollers are provided. The example reconfigurable motorized conveyor roller includes a housing with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The housing includes a plurality of curved plates that at least partially form a cylindrical tube. The reconfigurable motorized conveyor roller includes a motor assembly and a drive assembly at least partially disposed within the housing that are configured to cause rotation of at least a portion of the reconfigurable motorized conveyor roller. And, the reconfigurable motorized conveyor roller includes a housing adjustment assembly disposed within the housing that is operable to modify one or more dimensions of the housing.

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