Perception-based robotic manipulation system and method for automated truck unloader that unloads/unpacks product from trailers and containers
US11465864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated truck unloader for unloading/unpacking product, such as boxes or cases, from trailers and containers is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, an industrial robot having a suction cup-based gripper arm selectively removes boxes from the trailer and places the boxes on a powered transportation path. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon a perception-based robotic manipulation system.
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