Container-based material handling for automatic parcel sacking system
US10758943B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C2301/0016
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A parcel sorting system and related process. The parcel sorting system includes a parcel sorter, a plurality of shuttles, and a control system. The control system is configured to control the parcel sorting system to assign a first sorting destination to a first output of a plurality of outputs. A first container is positioned to receive parcels sorted to the first output. The control system is configured to control the parcel sorting system to sort parcels corresponding to the first sorting destination to the first output and deposit the parcels into the first container; when the first container has reached a target capacity, remove the full first container using a first shuttle; and position a third container to receive parcels sorted to the first output using a second shuttle.
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