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公开(公告)号：US11645614B2
公开(公告)日：2023-05-09
申请号：US16395410
申请日：2019-04-26
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jeremy Velten , Jason Bellar
IPC: G06Q10/08 , G05B19/418 , G05D1/02 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q10/0832
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 , G05B19/41895 , G05D1/0225 , G06Q10/0832 , G05D2201/0216
Abstract: A system and a method for the automated fulfillment of retail orders in a facility is disclosed. A sorting control device aggregates a plurality of orders into a master picklist divides the master picklist into sub-picklists based on a location of the items. The sub-picklists, a first location of an item, and the location of a dock to a conveyor system are transmitted to an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV). The AGV navigates to the first location and obtains the item. The AGV iterates the sub-picklist navigating and retrieving each item. The AGV navigates to the AGV dock of a conveyor system and deposits the items at an inlet of the conveyor system. The conveyor system scans each of the items as they pass through a scan tube. Based on the scanning, each item is directed by a set of computer controlled rollers and actuated platforms to a destination isolation wing.
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公开(公告)号：US20220250840A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-11
申请号：US17729902
申请日：2022-04-26
Applicant: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
Inventor： Bruce W. Wilkinson , David G. Tovey , Jason Bellar
Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval system. In one embodiment, an object storage and retrieval system includes a computing system hosting a service application and in communication with a database and storage and retrieval apparatuses configured to store and dispense physical objects. Each storage and retrieval apparatus is in communication with the computing system. The computing system can transmit instructions to a first one of the storage and retrieval apparatuses to render the status of the first physical object on the interactive display of the storage and retrieval apparatus.
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公开(公告)号：US20200041977A1
公开(公告)日：2020-02-06
申请号：US16530572
申请日：2019-08-02
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jason Bellar , Jeremy L. Velten , Amy Savaiinaea
IPC: G05B19/406 , G06F16/903 , G05B19/4155
Abstract: A mobile assembly apparatus and a method of assembling a retail product utilizing a retail assembly are discussed. The mobile assembly apparatus may include a cabinet structure, an expandable work surface, a frame, wheels, an articulated arm, outrigger supports, a power supply, sensors, a hardware dispenser, and a computing device. The mobile assembly apparatus scans a machine readable identifier and retrieves assembly instructions for an item associated with the identifier. The computing device controls the outrigger supports and extendable surface based on the instructions. The computing device monitors the progress of the assembly of the time and validates the assembly based on assembly data from the sensors.
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公开(公告)号：US20190038050A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-07
申请号：US15997076
申请日：2018-06-04
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jason Bellar , William Mark Propes
IPC: A47F13/08
Abstract: Example item alignment tools for aligning items on a shelf are described. The item alignment tools include an elongated planar body defining a proximal end, a distal end, a bottom straight edge, a top edge, and first and second opposing sides extending between the bottom straight edge and the top edge. The item alignment tools include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the elongated planar body. The item alignment tools include a wrap positioned over and covering at least a portion of the bottom straight edge of the elongated planar body to provide a protective layer for sliding along a surface of a shelf to facilitate alignment of items on the shelf.
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公开(公告)号：US11378968B2
公开(公告)日：2022-07-05
申请号：US16593984
申请日：2019-10-05
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jeremy L. Velten , Jason Bellar , Donald Ray High , Robert Cantrell
Abstract: A disclosed system for transporting items to destination locations, for example when receiving inventory at large retail locations, includes an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) having at least one shelf; a shelf elevator operable to raise and lower the at least one shelf; a drive unit operable to move the AGV between a docking location and a destination location; the AGV able to position the at least one shelf at a different heights for loading and offloading items first height and a second height different from the first height, autonomously navigate between the docking location and the first destination location, and bid on delivery tasks. Some examples are further able to use a cartridge unit to expand cargo capacity. An AGV could analyze the currently-loaded weight and the remaining available space, and dynamically adjust the heights of the shelves according to the dimensions of the assigned items.
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公开(公告)号：US10800609B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-13
申请号：US16593466
申请日：2019-10-04
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jason Bellar , William Mark Propes
Abstract: A folding wing for a conveyor is disclosed that can extend to facilitate sorting of items and providing additional space for docking locations. A first and second section each have a conveyor surface; and are coupled with a reverse-knee joint such that, in a folded configuration the conveyor surface of the first section and the conveyor surface of the second section are adjacent, and in an unfolded configuration, the first section conveyor surface and the second section conveyor surface form a contiguous conveyor surface. In some examples, the frame may be made of aluminum, and the rollers made of PVC, in order to reduce weight. In some examples, the folding section may measure approximately two feet by two feet. The folding assembly may drop down for even more space savings, when not in use, and be supported in an extended configuration with a second reverse knee joint.
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公开(公告)号：US20200172337A1
公开(公告)日：2020-06-04
申请号：US16670421
申请日：2019-10-31
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Bruce W. Wilkinson , David G. Tovey , Jason Bellar
Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval system. In one embodiment, an object storage and retrieval system includes a computing system hosting a service application and in communication with a database and storage and retrieval apparatuses configured to store and dispense physical objects. Each storage and retrieval apparatus is in communication with the computing system. The computing system can transmit instructions to a first one of the storage and retrieval apparatuses to render the status of the first physical object on the interactive display of the storage and retrieval apparatus.
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公开(公告)号：US20200122928A1
公开(公告)日：2020-04-23
申请号：US16593466
申请日：2019-10-04
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jason Bellar , William Mark Propes
Abstract: A folding wing for a conveyor is disclosed that can extend to facilitate sorting of items and providing additional space for docking locations. A first and second section each have a conveyor surface; and are coupled with a reverse-knee joint such that, in a folded configuration the conveyor surface of the first section and the conveyor surface of the second section are adjacent, and in an unfolded configuration, the first section conveyor surface and the second section conveyor surface form a contiguous conveyor surface. In some examples, the frame may be made of aluminum, and the rollers made of PVC, in order to reduce weight. In some examples, the folding section may measure approximately two feet by two feet. The folding assembly may drop down for even more space savings, when not in use, and be supported in an extended configuration with a second reverse knee joint.
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公开(公告)号：US20190333006A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-31
申请号：US16395410
申请日：2019-04-26
Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
Inventor： Jeremy Velten , Jason Bellar
IPC: G06Q10/08 , G05D1/02 , G05B19/418
Abstract: A system and a method for the automated fulfillment of retail orders in a facility is disclosed. A sorting control device aggregates a plurality of orders into a master picklist divides the master picklist into sub-picklists based on a location of the items. The sub-picklists, a first location of an item, and the location of a dock to a conveyor system are transmitted to an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV). The AGV navigates to the first location and obtains the item. The AGV iterates the sub-picklist navigating and retrieving each item. The AGV navigates to the AGV dock of a conveyor system and deposits the items at an inlet of the conveyor system. The conveyor system scans each of the items as they pass through a scan tube. Based on the scanning, each item is directed by a set of computer controlled rollers and actuated platforms to a destination isolation wing.
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公开(公告)号：US20250011087A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-09
申请号：US18886842
申请日：2024-09-16
Applicant: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
Inventor： Bruce W. Wilkinson , David G. Tovey , Jason Bellar
Abstract: Described in detail herein is an autonomous object storage and retrieval system. In one embodiment, an object storage and retrieval system includes a computing system hosting a service application and in communication with a database and storage and retrieval apparatuses configured to store and dispense physical objects. Each storage and retrieval apparatus is in communication with the computing system. The computing system can transmit instructions to a first one of the storage and retrieval apparatuses to render the status of the first physical object on the interactive display of the storage and retrieval apparatus.
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