Methods and systems for pallet detection
US10048398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example implementations may relate to accurate pallet insertion. An example system may include a forklifted configured with a base and a tine coupled to the base. The tine may include a first proximity sensor positioned on a first side of the tine and a second proximity sensor positioned on a second side of the tine. The system may also include a computing system configured to receive, from the first sensor and the second sensor, sensor data indicative of proximity of the tine relative to opposing surfaces of a pocket of a pallet and navigate the forklift relative to the pallet based on the sensor data.
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