Systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion
US11667476B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G67/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for locating, engaging, and shifting objects. The systems may be used to unload objects from a storage space, e.g., inside a vehicle or facility, including one associated with a logistics network operation. The systems disclosed herein may operate in automated or semi-automated fashion, e.g., at the direction of a control system associated with a computing device. The systems may further utilize shifter mechanisms that each include one or more belt-driven mechanisms and position-changing mechanisms that facilitate the locating, engaging, and shifting of objects in a storage space. The components of these systems may operate independently, or in coordination, thereby increasing the efficiency of an object-handling operation.
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