Systems and methods for autonomous lineside parts delivery to an assembly line process

US11842315B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CLEARPATH ROBOTICS INC. · CA

Inventors

• Ryan Christopher Gariepy · Kitchener, CA
• Simon Drexler · Kitchener, CA
• Roydyn Clayton · Seattle, US
• Sam Adrian JENKINS · Pflugerville, US
• Pavel Bovbel · Kitchener, CA
• Yvan Geoffrey Rodrigues · Guelph, CA

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 25, 2021
• Grant date: Dec 12, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 31, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/06313
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for autonomous lineside delivery to an assembly-line using a self-driving vehicle are disclosed, comprising receiving a part-supply schedule having a part identifier identifying a part to be supplied, an assembly-line location to be supplied with the part, and a delivery time for supplying the part to the assembly-line location. A mission is generated based on the schedule, and sent to a self-driving vehicle. The self-driving vehicle executes the mission such that the part is supplied to the assembly-line location in accordance with the part-supply schedule.