Optimizing filling of sortation order receptacle
US12337349B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07C5/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
System for use in directing a sorting operation includes receptacles configured for receiving articles therein, and a sleeve removably attached to each receptacle such that an upper portion of the sleeve extending upward above a top rim of the receptacle and defining an opening that permits access to the receiving space of the receptacle; and automated transport devices for transporting and depositing articles into the receptacles. The system configured to: assign a first count of articles to a receptacle such that the first count of articles overfills the receptacle and direct the transport devices to transport and deposit the first count of articles into the receptacle after the sleeve is removably attached over a top region of the receptacle.
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