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1.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2023022889A1
公开(公告)日：2023-02-23
申请号：PCT/US2022/039427
申请日：2022-08-04
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , FREEMAN, Mallory
Abstract: Loading, shifting, and staging objects in automated or semi-automated fashion including systems, methods, and apparatuses for the same. The embodiments hereof enable automated and/or semi-automated loading, shifting, organizing, staging, and accessing of objects in different environments, e.g., those associated with a logistics network operation. For example, one such environment is a vehicle. In one aspect, a loading mechanism is used to load objects into a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a shifting mechanism is used to shift objects in a storage space of the vehicle. In another aspect, a door assembly allows for automated opening and closing of a door into a storage space of a vehicle. In addition, methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided.
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公开(公告)号：WO2020118187A1
公开(公告)日：2020-06-11
申请号：PCT/US2019/064945
申请日：2019-12-06
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: A containment unit that facilitates delivery of parcels using drones is provided. An example containment unit comprises an inner housing unit and an outer housing unit. The inner housing unit includes a first and second sidewall that are connected by an end piece and have a bottom opening in between. The inner housing unit is movable from a retracted position over a floor of the containment unit to an extended position, where a portion of the opening is extended beyond the floor. A parcel may be inserted into a volume of space within the inner housing unit from below through the opening and pulled into the containment unit by the end piece when the inner housing unit is retracted. The containment unit can be used as part of a drone delivery system that can also include an elevated delivery platform, a computer application, or any combination of these aspects.
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3.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2020047494A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-05
申请号：PCT/US2019/049191
申请日：2019-08-30
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , FREEMAN, Mallory
Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for selectively shifting and staging storage structures in a storage space are provided. Systems, methods, and apparatuses for dynamically organizing packages based on a travel route are also provided. In embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored on storage structures located within a vehicle and each storage structure may be provided in a modular assembly. During a delivery operation, the system may determine which parcels are next to be delivered and, either based on predetermined information or dynamic information, may adjust the position of the storage structures within the vehicle using shifting mechanisms and control systems coupled thereto to present the appropriate parcel for retrieval from the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：WO2023028334A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-02
申请号：PCT/US2022/041727
申请日：2022-08-26
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: A system for swapping one or more batteries includes a battery holder configured to store a first battery, wherein the battery holder further includes retainers positioned proximate a front end and a rear end of the battery holder, the retainers having a first position and a second position such that the retainers, in the first position, are configured to engage the first battery in order to dispose the first battery in a storage position in the battery holder and, in the second position, are configured to disengage from the first battery to allow the first battery to move from the storage position. The system further includes cartridges having a front end and a rear end configured to couple to at least one of the front end and the rear end of the battery holder and further configured to hold a second battery in a second enclosure.
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公开(公告)号：WO2023027773A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-02
申请号：PCT/US2022/023994
申请日：2022-04-08
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , LUCKETT, Jeff , BELL, Julian , NAUERT, Jared
Abstract: A case for carrying loads by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) comprises a first end comprising a first cap and a first opening and a second end comprising a second cap and a second opening, the second opening being smaller than the first opening. The case also comprises a rechargeable battery pack that, when the case is secured to the UAV, is configured to provide a power source for the UAV and the first cap and the second cap each comprising at least one metal connector for providing power to the UAV.
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Patent Agency Ranking6.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2022093560A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-05
申请号：PCT/US2021/055437
申请日：2021-10-18
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: A system and method for shifting objects, the system comprising: a plurality of object-support structures (62), an object-shifting apparatus (80) configured to: locate and identify an object positioned on a first object-support structure of the plurality of object-support structures when the first object-support structure is positioned adjacent to the object-shifting apparatus, engage the object positioned on the first object-support structure, and transfer the object onto a second object-support structure of the plurality of object-support structures; a shifting mechanism (58) operable to move the plurality of object-support structures to different locations; and a computing device (38) configured to direct operation of: the object-shifting apparatus, and the shifting mechanism.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017213767A3
公开(公告)日：2017-12-14
申请号：PCT/US2017/030127
申请日：2017-04-28
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , COOPER, Andrew , COOPER, Jeffrey
Abstract: Systems and methods include UAVs that serve to assist carrier personnel by reducing the physical demands of the transportation and delivery process. A UAV (100) generally includes a UAV chassis (110) including an upper portion, a plurality of propulsion members (102) configured to provide lift to the UAV chassis (110), and a parcel carrier (200) configured for being selectively coupled to and removed from the UAV chassis (110). UAV support mechanisms are utilized to load and unload parcel carriers to the UAV chassis, and the UAV lands on and takes off from the UAV support mechanism to deliver parcels to a serviceable point. The UAV includes computing entities that interface with different systems and computing entities to send and receive various types of information.
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公开(公告)号：WO2022212014A1
公开(公告)日：2022-10-06
申请号：PCT/US2022/020155
申请日：2022-03-14
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio , BELL, Julian , LOPEZ, Fredric, Michael
IPC: A47G29/14
Abstract: An intelligent container system is provided that accommodates a variety of sizes and shapes of parcels, and that allows the parcels to be dispensed from the container one at a time, in any order. The container system has an open face, such as the bottom. A first panel cooperates with a second panel to selectively close the open bottom, and to selectively open the bottom below a desired parcel, allowing the parcel to be individually dispensed when desired. The container system has a plurality of dividers that can be moved along the length of the container to create a series of compartments that match the sizes of the parcels within the compartments. A position sensing system is used to determine the location of the dividers, and thus the location of the compartments.
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公开(公告)号：WO2022146529A1
公开(公告)日：2022-07-07
申请号：PCT/US2021/055205
申请日：2021-10-15
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
IPC: B65D81/07
Abstract: In some aspects, an item storage unit for storing one or more items includes the following components, A first frame component and a first stretch member coupled to at least a first surface of the first frame component. The first stretch member being more flexible relative to the first frame component. The one or more items are configured to be supported by at least the first stretch member and the first frame component.
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10.发明申请
公开(公告)号：WO2022093561A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-05
申请号：PCT/US2021/055440
申请日：2021-10-18
Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
Inventor： GIL, Julio
Abstract: An object-shifting apparatus, comprising: a base (82); a frame (84) extending from the base (82); and an object-shifting mechanism (86), the object-shifting mechanism movable to different positions along the frame (84), and the object-shifting mechanism comprising one or more object-engaging components (110) useable for engaging and shifting objects having a range of different dimensions; and at least one object-detection component (92) configured to: determine a location of an object positioned in a three-dimensional space in which the object-shifting apparatus operates, and determine an identity of the object.
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