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Robotic powered cargo handling system

US11511981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims

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Assignee

Urbineer Inc · US

Inventors

Stuart MARSHALL · Los Angeles, US
Arakel MELIDONIAN · Chino Hills, US
John Cowan · Fort Mitchell, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 1, 2021
Grant date	Nov 29, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB66F9/19
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment may provide a robotic powered cargo handling system. An embodiment may implement a pallet-lift mechanism to lift cargo or pallets. Powered rollers may be embedded into the forks of a pallet-lift mechanism and on top of the vehicle body. An exemplary embodiment may be fully autonomous. A user or software may direct the vehicle to a pallet or piece of cargo and set a destination for the cargo. Sensors, cameras, GPS, and computer vision may be implemented to navigate and avoid obstacles. An exemplary embodiment may include independent 4-wheel steering, 4 corner height adjustment, in-hub electric motors, and pneumatic or solid tires.

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