Cargo systems for use with vehicles, such as autonomous delivery vehicles

US11498627B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Udelv, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Akshat Patel · San Francisco, US
• Daniel Laury · Tiburon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2020
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2022
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60P3/007
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for delivering a requested payload using an autonomous delivery vehicle are described herein. In some embodiments, a cargo system for use with an autonomous delivery vehicle can include a frame defining a cargo space having an opening. A plurality of partitions can be positioned within the cargo space and configured to divide the cargo space into compartments. In some embodiments, the partitions are movable so that the cargo space can be divided into efficiently-sized compartments based on, for example, size characteristics of the payload. The cargo system can further include an access system configured to selectively define an aperture over the opening of the cargo space. The access system can vary the size and position of the aperture to provide access to only a selected one of the compartments regardless of the size and/or position of the selected compartment.