Robotic system for processing packages arriving out of sequence
US10696494B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B35/50
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic system for arranging packages at a destination according to a stacking sequence. The robotic system uses a storage area for temporarily storing packages that arrive out-of-sequence until they are next-in-sequence for placement at the destination. The robotic system processes an incoming package, determines if it is next-in-sequence for placement at the destination, and if it is, places the package at the destination. On the other hand, if it is not next-in-sequence for placement at the destination, it stores the package in the storage area. A package in the storage area is transferred to the destination when it is next-in-sequence for placement at the destination. By using the temporary storage for storing out of sequence packages, the robotic system eliminates the need for receiving the packages in a stacking sequence, which also eliminates the need for sequencing machines.
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