Methods, devices and systems for cargo sorting

US11964303B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Qiyang Liu · Beijing, CN
• Guillaume Crabé · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Hailiang Zhang · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Ilia Vasilev · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Hongbin Liao · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Shimin Xia · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Kaixiang Wang · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Xinghao Liang · Longbeilingcun, CN
• Yuan Li · Shanghai, CN
• Jie Shen · Fremont, US
• Yun Zhao · Nanhu, CN

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 21, 2021
• Grant date: Apr 23, 2024
• Expiry date: Jun 28, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B07C2501/0063
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method for cargo sorting, configured to control an end effector with a package placement platform to sort the cargo, and the method includes: moving the package placement platform to a package obtaining position and obtaining the cargo to be sorted that enters into the package placement platform; moving the package placement platform to a package storage location; and exerting a first force to push the cargo into a package storage unit. With the help of the package placement platform, the method of the invention can receive the packages of different types or different sizes or different material so as to sort and transport all kinds of packages.