Load planning optimization using automated 3D packing
US11111090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0304
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load planning platform generates a preliminary packing solution based on loading constraints for a three-dimensional container and parameters for a set of items to be loaded into the three-dimensional container, wherein the preliminary packing solution simulates placing unpacked items into the three-dimensional container according to one or more loading rules based on a sequence in which the set of items are to be unloaded from the three-dimensional container. The load planning platform generates a set of packing solutions by applying one or more available moves changing a simulated placement for one or more items in the set of items. The load planning platform selects a final packing solution from the set of packing solutions based on one or more optimization criteria and provides access to a three-dimensional rendering of the final packing solution and instructions for implementing the final packing solution.
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