System for automatic reordering of replenishment stock
US11358766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for automatic reordering of replenishment stock is described herein. The system generally comprises a storage bin defining a first compartment and a second compartment in proximity to the first compartment where the storage bin is configured to store a predetermined product. A cover assembly may normally restrict access to the second compartment. When the product is exhausted from the first compartment, opening the cover assembly to access the product in the second compartment may trigger a sensor in proximity to the second compartment. This triggering causes the sensor to wirelessly transmit a signal to a processor to reorder a quantity of the product.
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