公开(公告)号：US20240335959A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18630170

申请日：2024-04-09

Applicant: MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Gautam Nain

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/10 ,  B65G47/91

CPC classification number: B25J15/0683 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/10 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G2201/0285

Abstract: A system for detecting parcel engagement and classifying parcels includes: a robot configured to engage and transfer parcels; one or more microphones configured to obtain sound recordings (audio data) and positioned to obtain audio data corresponding to the robot engaging a parcel for transfer; and a control subsystem. The control subsystem includes a controller which receives and processes the audio data obtained by the one or more microphones to detect engagement of the robot with the parcel and to classify a characteristic of the parcel, such as parcel type. The robot can be a vacuum-based end effector, with the one or more microphones a component thereof. A method for classifying parcels is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240286849A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18399000

申请日：2023-12-28

Applicant: Aegis Sortation, LLC

Inventor： Anthony J. Young ,  Jeffrey Paul Henley ,  Kevin Raney ,  Robert Browder ,  Marvin Gregory Whitlock ,  Scott Crance ,  Ken Ice ,  Michael Karaglanis ,  Brian Yount ,  Barry Sweatt ,  Thomas M. Phillips ,  Logan Young

IPC: B65G47/19 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/48

CPC classification number: B65G47/19 ,  B65G47/268 ,  B65G47/48 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0241 ,  B65G2203/044

Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages, including automatically closing a container filled with the packages.

公开(公告)号：US12072692B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18421450

申请日：2024-01-24

Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc. ,  Zhejiang Libiao Robot Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jianqiang Zhu ,  Juejing Xu ,  John C. Spain ,  Michael C. Futch ,  James M. Serstad ,  Richard C. Kaminska, III ,  Selden W. McKnight, Jr.

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B66F9/06 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q50/40

CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/065 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B66F9/063 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G05D1/692 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B07C2301/00 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0216 ,  B65G2203/044 ,  B65G2209/02 ,  G06Q50/40

Abstract: A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container. And a control system. The control system is configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container.

公开(公告)号：US20240262625A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18564250

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Aquabot Ltd.

Inventor： Joseph Zvi PORAT ,  Shay GABRIELI ,  Yigal Natan RINGART

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G11/02

CPC classification number: B65G1/137 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G11/02 ,  B65G2201/0285

Abstract: A multi-level sorting system may include a multi-level structure comprising: a plurality of chutes; a plurality of distribution floors, to deliver items for distribution to any of a plurality of unique address bins, each of the distribution floors located at a different level and comprising a network of lanes for independently operating a plurality of transporter carts on the network of lanes. The network of lanes of each of the floors includes a feeding lane to transport the items for distribution to at least one loading lane; a plurality of automated inductors along said at least one loading lane, to pick one of the items and load that item onto one of the transport carts; and a plurality of unloading lanes with unique unloading positions arranged so that unique unloading positions that are located at different floors and that are assigned to a single unique address bin, are each substantially aligned with an inlet of a shared chute of the plurality of chutes.

公开(公告)号：US20240208744A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18384976

申请日：2023-10-30

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas WAGNER ,  Kevin AHEARN ,  Benjamin COHEN ,  Michael DAWSON-HAGGERTY ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Thomas KOLETSCHKA ,  Kyle MARONEY ,  Matthew T. MASON ,  Gene Temple PRICE ,  Joseph ROMANO ,  Daniel SMITH ,  Siddhartha SRINIVASA ,  Prasanna VELAGAPUDI ,  Thomas ALLEN

IPC: B65G47/49 ,  B65G47/12 ,  B65G65/06 ,  B65G65/08 ,  B65G67/02 ,  B65G67/24

CPC classification number: B65G47/493 ,  B65G47/12 ,  B65G65/06 ,  B65G65/08 ,  B65G67/02 ,  B65G67/24 ,  B65G2201/0285

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed for unloading objects from a trailer of a tractor trailer. The object processing system includes an engagement system including a truck entry portion for entering the trailer and for indiscriminately engaging unidentified objects within the trailer, and a conveyance system for conveying objects engaged by the engagement system toward an unloading portion of the trailer.

公开(公告)号：US11969759B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17843313

申请日：2022-06-17

Applicant: Aegis Sortation, LLC

Inventor： Anthony J. Young ,  Jeffrey Paul Henley ,  Kevin Raney ,  Robert Browder ,  Marvin Gregory Whitlock ,  Scott Crance ,  Ken Ice ,  Michael Karaglanis ,  Brian Yount ,  Barry Sweatt ,  Thomas M. Phillips ,  Logan Young

IPC: B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G47/19 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/48

CPC classification number: B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G47/19 ,  B65G47/268 ,  B65G47/48 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0241 ,  B65G2203/044

Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.

公开(公告)号：US20240092589A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US17933962

申请日：2022-09-21

Applicant: Körber Supply Chain LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Carpenter

IPC: B65G47/42 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G47/42 ,  B65G47/261 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/0241

Abstract: Embodiments include a parcel processing system and methods for operating the same. The parcel processing system includes a collector configured to receive a flow of parcels and a slug accumulation system configured to receive the flow of parcels and produce a normalized bulk flow of parcels. The parcel processing system also includes a bulk transport conveyor configured to receive the normalized bulk flow of parcels and a singulator configured to receive the normalized bulk flow of parcels from the bulk transport conveyor. The normalized bulk flow of parcels is a flow of parcels having an approximately constant parcel density traveling at a fixed speed.

公开(公告)号：US11911799B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US18182680

申请日：2023-03-13

Applicant: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Inventor： George Coupar ,  Jeffrey A. Fox ,  James Whipple ,  Gabriel Difurio

IPC: B65G43/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/12 ,  B65B57/12

CPC classification number: B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/12 ,  B65B57/12 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0208 ,  B65G2203/041 ,  B65G2203/044

Abstract: A system and method for enhanced monitoring and sorting of delivery items, such as packages, which are moved and sorted via a delivery service conveyor device. Conventional systems may employ photocells, which detect interrupted light beams, to identify packages or delivery items along a conveyor path. The present system and method enhances photocell function by adding image detection and analysis to the mail path; and further by modifying the photocell signals to the sorter/conveyor control. The present sensing system is located in the same area on the transport as the photocell, and uses a camera to capture an image of the mail path in the photocell area. The system and method then analyze a package image to formulate a more accurate item detection signal, based on photocell data and image data, for input to the sorter/conveyor control system.

公开(公告)号：US11892825B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US18344350

申请日：2023-06-29

Applicant: Tompkins Robotics, Inc. ,  Zhejiang Libiao Robot Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jianqiang Zhu ,  Juejing Xu ,  John C. Spain ,  Michael C. Futch ,  James M. Serstad ,  Richard C. Kaminska, III ,  Selden W. McKnight, Jr.

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B66F9/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06Q50/30

CPC classification number: G05B19/41895 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/14 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G1/065 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B66F9/063 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B07C2301/00 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G2201/0285 ,  B65G2203/0216 ,  B65G2203/044 ,  B65G2209/02 ,  G06Q50/30

Abstract: A system includes an article supply location, wherein the article supply location includes a plurality of articles to be sorted, first and second transport vehicles, each having a first position in which an article is stowed about the vehicle and a second position in which the article is deposited into a proximal container. And a control system. The control system is configured to receive an order for a plurality of disparate articles, determine one destination container of a plurality of destination containers to direct the transport vehicle to deposit a selected article, direct the first transport vehicle to transport a selected article to the destination container and deposit the article by manipulation of the first transport vehicle from the first position to the second position for deposit of the selected article in the destination container.

公开(公告)号：US11826789B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17969487

申请日：2022-10-19

Applicant: Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hao Han

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/18

CPC classification number: B07C3/082 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/18 ,  B65G2201/0285

Abstract: Provided is a package sorting method, a sorting area layout, a sorting system, and a path optimization method. The package sorting method includes: dividing a sorting area into at least a first logical partition close to a first item collecting area and a second logical partition close to a second item collecting area, where the first logical partition includes a first item dropping area, and the second logical partition includes a second item dropping area. By this method, a total path of package delivery is reduced.