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公开(公告)号：US20240391719A1
公开(公告)日：2024-11-28
申请号：US18792666
申请日：2024-08-02
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： John Allen , Robert DeWitt , Joseph Valinsky
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing mail is provided. A feeder serially feeds envelope from a stack of mail. Two cutters at a cutting station cuts one or two edges of the envelopes. As the envelopes travel from the feeder to the cutters the envelope is jogged on two edges to justify the contents with the envelopes. Additionally, an improved feeder is provided to reduce the number of jams created when feeding the envelopes from the stack.
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公开(公告)号：US12129121B2
公开(公告)日：2024-10-29
申请号：US18460752
申请日：2023-09-05
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Alex Stevens , Joseph Valinsky
IPC: B65G1/137 , B25J9/16 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/06 , B65G1/10 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/69 , G05D1/692 , G06Q10/087
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B25J9/1687 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/10 , B65G1/1371 , B65G1/1373 , B65G1/1376 , B65G1/1378 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/69 , G05D1/692 , G06Q10/087
Abstract: A vehicle configured to perform inventory management tasks comprises first and second drive systems respectively actuated by a controller. In a first mode of operation, the first drive system is operable to drive the vehicle along a horizontal surface. In a second mode of operation, the second drive system is operable to drive the vehicle vertically. In a third mode of operation, the second drive system is operable to lift a module vertically to lift the module off the horizontal surface so that actuating the first drive system drives the vehicle and the module along the horizontal surface.
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公开(公告)号：US11981510B2
公开(公告)日：2024-05-14
申请号：US17691499
申请日：2022-03-10
Applicant: Opex Corporation
Inventor： Joseph Valinsky , Robert R. DeWitt , Alexander Stevens , Dhruva Kumar
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/0421 , B65G1/0435 , B65G1/0492 , B65G2201/0235
Abstract: A method for operating an automated storage and retrieval system includes transferring a first item storage container from an aisle to a first region of a first storage location, positioning a second item storage container in the aisle proximate the first item storage container, interlocking the second item storage container to the first item storage container by engaging a releasable coupling structure extending there between, and applying, in a first direction transverse to the aisle, a force to the second item storage container sufficient in magnitude and duration to cause the first item storage container to occupy the second region of the first storage location and the second item storage container to occupy the first region of the first storage location, whereby the first and second item storage containers remain interlocked while in the first storage location.
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公开(公告)号：US20240109726A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-04
申请号：US18382159
申请日：2023-10-20
Applicant: Opex Corporation
Inventor： Alexander Stevens , Joseph Valinsky
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B25J9/1687 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/10 , B65G1/1371 , B65G1/1373 , B65G1/1376 , B65G1/1378 , G05D1/0027 , G06Q10/087 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: A system may include a vehicle for delivering items and a plurality of racks having a plurality of storage locations. The racks may be arranged to form one or more aisles. The vehicles are configured to drive horizontally along a path that may extend along a path under the racks that is parallel to the aisles. Additionally, the vehicles may be operated to turn while the vehicle is positioned under one of the racks. The vehicles may travel under the racks and cross one or more aisles to reach a particular column in one of the aisles. The vehicle climbs upwardly within the particular column to retrieve an item from a storage location in the column.
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公开(公告)号：US20240109723A1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-04
申请号：US18378888
申请日：2023-10-11
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Robert DeWitt , Peter M. Chezik , Joseph Valinsky , S. N. Kartik , Ola Stahl
CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/0421 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/137
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for sorting or retrieving items to/from a plurality of destinations areas. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a track that guides the delivery vehicles to/from the destination areas, which are positioned along the track. Once at the appropriate destination area, an item is transferred between the delivery vehicle and the destination area.
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公开(公告)号：US20240034562A1
公开(公告)日：2024-02-01
申请号：US18216656
申请日：2023-06-30
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Joseph Valinsky , Alexander Stevens
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/1373 , G06Q10/087 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/10 , B65G1/1378 , G05D1/0027 , B25J9/1687 , B65G1/1371 , B65G1/1376 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: A system may include a vehicle for delivering items and a moveable track that cooperates with the vehicle. The moveable track may cooperate with a storage system having storage locations for storing items. The vehicle may drive into the moveable track and lift the track using a vertical drive mechanism. The vehicle may include a horizontal drive system operable to drive the vehicle horizontally along the ground to carry the moveable track to a position adjacent the storage location. The vehicle may operate the vertical drive system to drop the moveable track adjacent the storage system. Additionally, the vehicle may operate the vertical drive to drive up the moveable track to an elevated position adjacent one of the storage locations in the storage system. The vehicle may include a transfer mechanism for transferring items between the vehicle and the storage location while the vehicle is in the elevated position.
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公开(公告)号：US20230415999A1
公开(公告)日：2023-12-28
申请号：US18460752
申请日：2023-09-05
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Alex Stevens , Joseph Valinsky
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/1373 , G06Q10/087 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/10 , B65G1/1378 , G05D1/0027 , B25J9/1687 , B65G1/1371 , B65G1/1376 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: A vehicle configured to perform inventory management tasks comprises first and second drive systems respectively actuated by a controller. In a first mode of operation, the first drive system is operable to drive the vehicle along a horizontal surface. In a second mode of operation, the second drive system is operable to drive the vehicle vertically. In a third mode of operation, the second drive system is operable to lift a module vertically to lift the module off the horizontal surface so that actuating the first drive system drives the vehicle and the module along the horizontal surface.
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公开(公告)号：US11713193B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-01
申请号：US17403814
申请日：2021-08-16
Applicant: Opex Corporation
Inventor： Joseph Valinsky , Alexander Stevens , Nathan Bloch , George Muttathil , David Baines
CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 , B65G1/0464 , B65G1/0492
Abstract: A workstation for a material handling system is provided. The system may include a plurality of vehicles for retrieving items from a plurality of storage locations located in one or more racks. The workstation is configured to accommodate the vehicles so that the vehicles drive into the workstation and drive upwardly along a track in the workstation. In one configuration, the track is configured to tilt the vehicle at a predetermined angle relative to the horizon as the vehicle is driven upwardly. After the vehicle is tilted to the predetermined angle the vehicle continues to drive upwardly while maintaining the predetermined angle.
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公开(公告)号：US20230174307A1
公开(公告)日：2023-06-08
申请号：US17983151
申请日：2022-11-08
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Alex Stevens , Joseph Valinsky
CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/065 , B65G1/1373 , G06Q10/087 , B65G1/0471 , B65G1/10 , B65G1/1378 , G05D1/0027 , B25J9/1687 , B65G1/1371 , B65G1/1376 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: A vehicle for use in an inventory management system having a plurality of destination areas and a guide system includes a platform for receiving and transporting items to and from the destination areas, a plurality of motors, a first drive system, a second drive system, a transfer mechanism, and a clutch mechanism. The transfer system is configured to transfer and retrieve items to and from the destination areas, and the clutch mechanism is configured to engage and disengage the transfer mechanism from at least one of the motors, whereby the second drive system drives movement of the vehicle independently of the transfer mechanism.
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公开(公告)号：US20220411189A1
公开(公告)日：2022-12-29
申请号：US17885619
申请日：2022-08-11
Applicant: OPEX Corporation
Inventor： Alexander Stevens , Joseph Valinsky
Abstract: A system may include a vehicle for delivering items and a plurality of racks having a plurality of storage locations. The racks may be arranged to form one or more aisles. The vehicles are configured to drive horizontally along a path that may extend along a path under the racks that is parallel to the aisles. Additionally, the vehicles may be operated to turn while the vehicle is positioned under one of the racks. The vehicles may travel under the racks and cross one or more aisles to reach a particular column in one of the aisles. The vehicle climbs upwardly within the particular column to retrieve an item from a storage location in the column.
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