Cargo systems for use with vehicles, such as autonomous delivery vehicles
US10592851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/007
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for delivering a requested payload using an autonomous delivery vehicle are described herein. In some embodiments, a cargo system for use with an autonomous delivery vehicle can include a frame defining a cargo space having an opening. A plurality of partitions can be positioned within the cargo space and configured to divide the cargo space into compartments. In some embodiments, the partitions are movable so that the cargo space can be divided into efficiently-sized compartments based on, for example, size characteristics of the payload. The cargo system can further include an access system configured to selectively define an aperture over the opening of the cargo space. The access system can vary the size and position of the aperture to provide access to only a selected one of the compartments regardless of the size and/or position of the selected compartment.
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