Telescoping conveyor
US12312178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/093
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Extendable conveyor system and operating processes for the same. An extendable conveyor system that includes a plurality of conveyor segments, a conveyor extension/retraction system, and a control system. The plurality of conveyor segments are interlocked in a telescoping configuration with individual conveyor segments at least partially overlapping one another. The conveyor extension/retraction system is operatively coupled to at least one of the conveyor segments and configured to control the extension and retraction of the extendable conveyor system by controlling movement of the conveyor segments relative to one another. The control system is in electrical communication with the conveyor extension/retraction system and configured to perform operations that include adjusting a position of one or more conveyor segments responsive to data received from a package handling robot in electronic communication with the control system.
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