Tray, belt, or carrier on computer controlled transport vehicle
US12351092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/60
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method of transporting an article with a computer controlled transport vehicle to a destination includes transporting an article carried by a computer controlled transport vehicle to a destination, wherein a tray, belt, or carrier attached to the computer controlled transport vehicle engages the article. The method further includes determining a characteristic for the article. The method furthermore includes manipulating the tray, belt, or carrier from a first position to a second position to deposit the article at the destination, wherein the manipulation of the tray, belt, or carrier is adjusted based on the characteristic determined for the article to adjust a deposit characteristic of the article.
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