Autonomous devices, systems, and methods for packing unfolded laundry articles
US12077903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0276
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for autonomously packing unfolded laundry articles into a box are described. The system includes a box configured to receive the laundry articles, a movable surface for receiving the box, and at least one actuator for imparting at least one of a shaking, twisting, vibrating, oscillating, shushling, and tilting motion to the box. A plunger is configured to compress the articles within the box and at least one sensor is configured to detect that the mass of articles is flattened and substantially level across a top surface. A controller in communication with drive motors, actuators, and at least one sensor is configured to determine whether the articles are flattened sufficiently for delivery to a packing station for receipt of folded laundry articles placed atop the plurality of unfolded laundry articles.
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