Systems and methods for automated packaging and processing for shipping with container alignment
US12151889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45054
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a destination container location assessment system for positioning a destination container, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.
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