Robotic pack station
US11628572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45048
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic pack station is disclosed. The robotic pack station automates the transfer of items from a tote or bin to a shipping container such as a box in a warehouse, storage or sales facility. The robotic pack station includes system and method components, and includes a work cell with a robotic arm, machine vision or sensing system, a conveyor and pack platform. Imaging of the contents of the tote with a scan tunnel and connectivity with a sorter device allows for the operation of multiple robotic pack stations, each with a specialized function such as a small box line, a medium box line, and the like.
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