Depalletization systems and methods

US11572237B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TARGET BRANDS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Gervasio Mutarelli · Minneapolis, US
• David Sellner · Minneapolis, US
• Gregory Lisso · Seattle, US
• Ernesto Saldana Pena · Minneapolis, US
• Trevor Stratmann · Minneapolis, US
• Shefali Pai · Minneapolis, US
• Jamison Harrell-Latham · Minneapolis, US
• Justin Feider · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 6, 2021
• Grant date: Feb 7, 2023
• Expiry date: Oct 6, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2203/0283
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Warehouse automation and methods of handling materials can be used to enhance the safety and efficiencies of warehouse operations. For example, automation systems and methods that make depalletization processes safer and more efficient are described. In some examples, a rotary lift table is used to automatically position a pallet load of boxes in an ergonomic position where a worker can readily transfer the boxes from the pallet to another location, such as a conveyor or another pallet. In some examples, a work cell for a worker includes two of the rotary lift tables that function in that manner.