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公开(公告)号：US20170369244A1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-28
申请号：US15193495
申请日：2016-06-27
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , Martin Peter Aalund , Toby Ge Xu , Samuel Gardner Garrett , Yan Yan
CPC classification number: B65G1/137 , B25J9/1697 , B65G27/04 , B65G47/1485 , B65G47/26 , B65G47/902 , B65G2203/041
Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for automated item singulation. The system includes a singulation station in which a plurality of different type items may be transitioned onto a singulation table. The singulation table activates and the movement of the singulation table causes the items to de-shingle, separate in distance with respect to one another and migrate along the singulation table toward a pick conveyor. As the de-shingled and singulated items arrive on the pick conveyor they are detected and individually picked by a robotic unit and transitioned from the singulation station.
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公开(公告)号：US09751693B1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-05
申请号：US15080464
申请日：2016-03-24
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , Samuel Gardner Garrett , Jayson Michael Jochim
CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 , B25J5/02 , B25J9/0084 , B25J9/0093 , B65G1/1376 , B65G1/1378 , B65G2209/02 , B65G2209/10 , G06Q10/083 , G06Q10/087
Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for automated item sortation and consolidation of items of a consolidation set. The system includes a consolidation station in which a series of automated devices, robotic arms, conveyors, scanners, etc., move and consolidate items of consolidation sets. The automated devices are controlled by an inventory management system that sends instructions to the various devices to coordinate operation of those devices and to coordinate flow of items through the consolidation station.
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公开(公告)号：US20170157980A1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-08
申请号：US15438149
申请日：2017-02-21
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , David Bruce McCalib, JR. , Jon Stuart Battles
CPC classification number: B60B19/003 , B60B19/02 , B60B19/12 , B60B2900/351 , B60B2900/551 , B60Y2200/62 , B65G2207/34
Abstract: Concepts of an omnidirectional pinion wheel are described. In one embodiment, the wheel includes first and second rims each including inner and outer rim surfaces, and an annular ring of rollers affixed on the outer surface of one of the first and second annular rim. Using an axis of freedom of the rollers, the wheel can move sideways in addition to forward and backward. Further, when used with a vertical rack gear, the wheel can provide vertical displacement by engagement between teeth of the gear and the pinion ring. Additionally, various racks and tracks with teeth for pinion ring engagement are described along with an example vehicle capable of vertical displacement using the wheels.
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公开(公告)号：US09616707B2
公开(公告)日：2017-04-11
申请号：US14752120
申请日：2015-06-26
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , David Bruce McCalib, Jr. , Jon Stuart Battles
CPC classification number: B60B19/003 , B60B19/02 , B60B19/12 , B60B2900/351 , B60B2900/551 , B60Y2200/62 , B65G2207/34
Abstract: Concepts of an omnidirectional pinion wheel are described. In one embodiment, the wheel includes a hub, first and second annular rims each including inner and outer rim surfaces, spokes that extend from the hub to the first and second annular rims, a pinion ring including pinion rods that extend between the inner surfaces of the first and second annular rims, and first and second annular rings of rollers affixed on the outer surfaces of the first and second annular rims. Using an axis of freedom of the rollers, the wheel can move sideways in addition to forward and backward. Further, when used with a vertical rack gear, the wheel can provide vertical displacement by engagement between teeth of the gear and the pinion ring. Additionally, various racks and tracks with teeth for pinion ring engagement are described along with an example vehicle capable of vertical displacement using the wheels.
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公开(公告)号：US10507982B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-17
申请号：US14975596
申请日：2015-12-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Martin Peter Aalund , Jon Stuart Battles , David Henry Clark , Ned Lecky , Jayson Michael Jochim
Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for managing the movement of inventory items within a materials handling facility using rollable containers and a gravity feed conveyance system. Inventory items are placed in the rollable containers and are routed to different locations within the materials handling facility along the gravity feed conveyance system, through use of gravitational forces that cause the rollable containers to roll. By using gravity to route inventory items within the materials handling facility, the energy and power requirements for the materials handling facility are reduced, which reduces overhead costs and which is better for the environment.
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公开(公告)号：US20190332096A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-31
申请号：US15967359
申请日：2018-04-30
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Brandon William Porter , Jon Stuart Battles , William George Bowes , David Henry Clark , Scott Dresser
IPC: G05B19/418 , G05B19/402 , G06Q10/08
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for operating a conveyance system (e.g., a conveyor belt, tilt plane, robotic arm) of a mobile drive unit (MDU) independent of the MDU's navigation system. The MDU may be configured to obtain, convey, and deliver items within the workspace. Navigation information related to navigating the MDU within a workspace may be obtained. Operations of a navigational system of the MDU may be performed to move the MDU to various locations within the workspace in accordance with the navigation information. Conveyance information related to physically obtaining and/or delivering an item within the workspace may be obtained by the MDU (e.g., via conveyance-related fiducial markers and/or sensors of the MDU). At least one operation of a conveyance system of the MDU may be executed which may cause the item to be physically relocated based at least in part on the conveyance information.
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公开(公告)号：US10450138B1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-22
申请号：US15727374
申请日：2017-10-06
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Tamas Pikler , Fei Hoai Lee , Jeremiah Brazeau , Jon Stuart Battles , Martin Peter Aalund , Jayson Michael Jochim , Gregory Karl Lisso , Samuel Christopher Uhlman
Abstract: Containers can be exchanged between container holders and container shuttles using an inventory conveyance system within a workspace. The container holders are configured to hold one or more containers having consolidated inventory items in high density storage. The container shuttles are also configured to hold one or more containers for performing other operations with respect to inventory items in the one or more containers. The containers are configured to hold inventory items while the inventory items move for various operations throughout the workspace and while the inventory items are stowed in high density storage in the workspace.
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公开(公告)号：US10239690B2
公开(公告)日：2019-03-26
申请号：US15408128
申请日：2017-01-17
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , Timothy Alan Talda , Martin Peter Aalund
Abstract: An example storage module may include an upper support structure, a lower support structure, and a frame. The upper support structure may engage with a corresponding lower support structure of a first different storage module. The lower support structure may engage with a corresponding upper support structure of a second different storage module. The frame may include a first component and a second component. Each component may include an upper portion, a lower portion, and a set of connecting portions. The upper portion may define an upper level of the storage module. The lower portion may define a lower level of the storage module. The set of connecting portions may connect the upper and lower portions. The storage module may also include a set of carrier devices to move in accordance with a movement path and support a set of storage containers.
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公开(公告)号：US20190049961A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-14
申请号：US15673945
申请日：2017-08-10
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , James Christopher Curlander , Larry Felser , Gur Kimchi , Pragyana K. Mishra
Abstract: Systems and methods for determining strategy modes for autonomous vehicles are described. An autonomous vehicle may detect aspects of other vehicles and aspects of the environment using one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle may then determine strategy modes of the other vehicles, and select a strategy mode for its own operation based on the determined strategy modes and an operational goal for the autonomous vehicle. The strategy modes may include an uncoupled strategy mode, a permissive strategy mode, an assistive strategy mode, and a preventative strategy mode. The autonomous vehicle may further determine elements in the environment and topological constraints associated with the environment, and select the strategy mode for its own operation based thereon.
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公开(公告)号：US20190049960A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-14
申请号：US15673936
申请日：2017-08-10
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , James Christopher Curlander , Larry Felser , Gur Kimchi , Pragyana K. Mishra
Abstract: Systems and methods for operating autonomous vehicles are described. An autonomous vehicle may detect strategy modes and/or actions of other vehicles in a local environment. The autonomous vehicle may then select a strategy mode for its operations based on the detected strategy modes and/or actions of other vehicles, and based on an operational goal for the autonomous vehicle. The strategy modes may include an uncoupled strategy mode, a permissive strategy mode, an assistive strategy mode, and a preventative strategy mode. The autonomous vehicle may further select an action for its operations based on the selected strategy mode.
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