公开(公告)号：US12084284B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US18565262

申请日：2022-05-30

Applicant: SSI Schäfer Automation GmbH (AT)

Inventor： Paul Janzen

IPC: B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/32

CPC classification number: B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport bag (28) having a roll running gear (1) which comprises only one pair of rolls (3) on which it is oscillatingly mounted in the transport rail (33). The upper coupling (2) of the transport bag (28) is located above the rolls (3) and enables driving and transport by means of a conveying element (29) which preferably has a commercially available roller chain having driver pins. The disengagement of the drivers and the upper coupling parts (2) is prevented by the design of the transport bag (28) in that the transport bag (28) generates a sufficient torque (M1) around the roll axis (4), and the permissible inclination of the upper coupling (2) relative to the vertical (36) during transport along conveyor paths is not exceeded, so that more reliable entrainment of the transport bag (28) is guaranteed. The curved-angle track switches (80) for the conveyor system have few parts and are therefore cost-effective and operationally reliable.

公开(公告)号：US20240262631A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18565262

申请日：2022-05-30

Applicant: SSI Schäfer Automation GmbH (AT)

Inventor： Paul JANZEN

IPC: B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/32

CPC classification number: B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport bag (28) having a roll running gear (1) which comprises only one pair of rolls (3) on which it is oscillatingly mounted in the transport rail (33). The upper coupling (2) of the transport bag (28) is located above the rolls (3) and enables driving and transport by means of a conveying element (29) which preferably has a commercially available roller chain having driver pins. The disengagement of the drivers and the upper coupling parts (2) is prevented by the design of the transport bag (28) in that the transport bag (28) generates a sufficient torque (M1) around the roll axis (4), and the permissible inclination of the upper coupling (2) relative to the vertical (36) during transport along conveyor paths is not exceeded, so that more reliable entrainment of the transport bag (28) is guaranteed. The curved-angle track switches (80) for the conveyor system have few parts and are therefore cost-effective and operationally reliable. Further advantages are achieved with the lower coupling (12), by means of which reliable transport is provided in the inclined conveyor (45) at gradients up to at least 65°. The sliding surfaces (13) of the roll running gear (1) enable sharp cross conveying through 90° out of the rolling movement into the sliding movement and a compact and efficient design of the loading station (50).

公开(公告)号：US20240246777A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18588939

申请日：2024-02-27

Applicant: HighRes Biosolutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ulysses GILCHRIST ,  Andrew BENNETT

IPC: B65G47/90 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/52

CPC classification number: B65G47/905 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B01L2200/18 ,  B65G2201/0238 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/025 ,  B65G2203/0208

Abstract: A selectably configurable modular labware transport system including a labware bulk overhead transport system module forming an overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module has a labware support, with at least a movable part of the labware support being configured to support labware thereon, and move longitudinally defining the overhead transport path. The labware support has more than one labware holding stations for holding a labware piece, each of the labware holding stations having a different location along the labware support and overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module is communicably couplable to another labware bulk overhead transport system module that forms another different overhead transport path, and effects undisrupted transport of the labware throughout the overhead transport path with the labware bulk overhead transport system module both coupled to and uncoupled from the other labware bulk overhead transport system module.

公开(公告)号：US20240199349A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18541075

申请日：2023-12-15

Applicant: Berkshire Grey Operating Company, Inc.

Inventor： Ashwin DESHPANDE ,  Jeremy SASLAW ,  Luis GALUP ,  Kyle BROWN ,  Ryan O'HERN ,  Michael KOSSYREV ,  Vitalii RUSSINKOVSKII ,  Christopher GEYER ,  Benjamin COHEN

IPC: B65G47/90

CPC classification number: B65G47/905 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: A system is disclosed for processing objects using a programmable motion device. The system includes an end-effector of the programmable motion device for grasping an object from an in-feed container, and a control system for determining a payload guard for the selected object. The payload guard includes pointcloud data regarding volumetric data that include a volume occupied by the selected object, and the payload guard is determined responsive to at least one characteristic of the selected object and is provided specific to the selected object.

公开(公告)号：US20240166450A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18420218

申请日：2024-01-23

Applicant: Symbotic Canada, ULC

Inventor： Christian SIMON ,  William LÉGARÉ ,  Samy METARI ,  Alexandre DUMAIS

IPC: B65G43/08

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G2201/0238 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/041

Abstract: An inspection apparatus, for inspection of cased goods, includes at least one conveyor, at least one camera for capturing case image data of each of the cased goods advanced with the at least one conveyor past the inspection apparatus, and a processor configured to receive the case image data from the at least one camera. The processor is configured to characterize, from the case image data, a case exterior protrusion of the case good as a case flap in open condition, wherein the processor is configured to resolve the case image data and determine the case exterior protrusion is a coherent planar surface, and is programmed with a parameter array of physical characteristic parameters that describe case flap coherency attributes determinative of the coherent planar surface defining an open case flap condition.

公开(公告)号：US11912512B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17662375

申请日：2022-05-06

Applicant: HighRes Biosolutions, Inc.

Inventor： Ulysses Gilchrist ,  Andrew Bennett

IPC: B65G47/90 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G47/52

CPC classification number: B65G47/905 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B01L2200/18 ,  B65G2201/025 ,  B65G2201/0238 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2203/0208

Abstract: A selectably configurable modular labware transport system including a labware bulk overhead transport system module forming an overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module has a labware support, with at least a movable part of the labware support being configured to support labware thereon, and move longitudinally defining the overhead transport path. The labware support has more than one labware holding stations for holding a labware piece, each of the labware holding stations having a different location along the labware support and overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module is communicably couplable to another labware bulk overhead transport system module that forms another different overhead transport path, and effects undisrupted transport of the labware throughout the overhead transport path with the labware bulk overhead transport system module both coupled to and uncoupled from the other labware bulk overhead transport system module.

公开(公告)号：US11878873B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17648171

申请日：2022-01-17

Applicant: Symbotic Canada, ULC

Inventor： Christian Simon ,  William Légaré ,  Samy Metari ,  Alexandre Dumais

IPC: B65G43/08

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G2201/0238 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/041

Abstract: An inspection apparatus, for inspection of cased goods, includes at least one conveyor, at least one camera for capturing case image data of each of the cased goods advanced with the at least one conveyor past the inspection apparatus, and a processor configured to receive the case image data from the at least one camera. The processor is configured to characterize, from the case image data, a case exterior protrusion of the case good as a case flap in open condition, wherein the processor is configured to resolve the case image data and determine the case exterior protrusion is a coherent planar surface, and is programmed with a parameter array of physical characteristic parameters that describe case flap coherency attributes determinative of the coherent planar surface defining an open case flap condition.

公开(公告)号：US20230219753A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18000015

申请日：2021-05-20

Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited

Inventor： Martyn BATES ,  Andrew INGRAM-TEDD ,  Laura MAESTRO ,  Lewis GODDARD ,  Keith HABBEN

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/0478 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G1/0485 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: An inventory handling station assembly for a storage and retrieval system is disclosed. A grid framework structure includes a plurality of upright columns for one or more containers to be stacked, the plurality of upright columns being interconnected at their top ends by grid members which support first and second sets of tracks for a load handling device to move containers on the grid framework structure. A supply zone includes at least one vertical chute. A buffer zone vertically accumulates containers and includes at least one bin lift device. An access station is intermediate of the supply zone. A conveyor system conveys containers 10 from the supply zone to the buffer zone via the access station.

公开(公告)号：US20180305131A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-25

申请号：US16017473

申请日：2018-06-25

Applicant: FERAG AG

Inventor： Roberto FENILE ,  Erich KÄLIN

IPC: B65G17/20 ,  B65G9/00 ,  B65G47/61 ,  B65G47/44 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G47/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/20 ,  B65G9/004 ,  B65G19/025 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G47/44 ,  B65G47/61 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: A method for filling the pockets of a transport device in the form of a suspension conveyor, the transport device including one or more trolleys which are movably mounted on a trolley track and on each of which a pocket hanging downwards for receiving transported goods is arranged, the pocket formed by at least one flexible material web that is planar when open and that is fastened at both ends to the trolley, forming a carrying loop or transport loop hanging downwards. The material web is releasably fastened by at least one end to the trolley. The method includes: a) advancing a closed pocket, b) opening the pocket by releasing the fastening of the material web to the trolley, c) filling the opened pocket with goods to be transported, d) closing the pocket by fastening the material web to the trolley, and e) transporting away the filled and closed pocket.

公开(公告)号：US20180290838A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15570649

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: FILLSHAPE S.R.L.

Inventor： Paolo BIANCHI

IPC: B65G47/86 ,  B65B43/50

CPC classification number: B65G47/847 ,  B65B43/50 ,  B65B61/186 ,  B65G2201/0238

Abstract: A method for transferring pouches for containing products, including gripping two corresponding flaps of a pouch by means of first and second grippers, transferring the pouch between a first turntable and a second conveyor; one out of the first turntable and the second conveyor comprising the first and second grippers for gripping corresponding flaps of the pouch, the other comprising third and fourth grippers for gripping the pouch, where the step of transferring the pouch between the first turntable and the second conveyor includes gripping the pouch by means of the third grippers, releasing the first grippers that are gripping the pouch, gripping the pouch by means of the fourth grippers, and releasing the second grippers that are gripping the pouch.