Automated systems and methods for transferring packages from a vehicle to a curbside locker box
US11560079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/133
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for delivering a package to a curbside receptacle are provided. A delivery window of a vehicle may be aligned with a curbside receptacle. A carousel within the vehicle may be moved, e.g., rotated, within the vehicle to align a target compartment with the delivery window. A conveyor arm slidably coupled to the delivery window is then extended and aligned with the target compartment, and a target package within the target compartment is ejected from the target compartment onto the conveyor arm, e.g., via a plunger mechanism. The conveyor arm then transfers the target package to curbside receptacle.
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