Secure tote for order fulfillment and method of operation thereof
US10087021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1373
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of this disclosure provides a tote that has first and second sidewalls that define the tote's length and height and are laterally offset by the tote's width. Third and fourth substantially planar sidewalls are coupled to the first and second sidewalls to form a frame. A plurality of parallel belt guides are located within an interior space of the tote and is coupled to the frame. A belt that has at least half the tote's width is supported by the plurality of the belt guides and defines at least a portion of a ceiling of the tote. The belt is movable about the interior space of the tote, such that the aperture can be positioned within the tote in one of a plurality of positions.
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