Item dispensing vehicle with selectively controllable bays
US12391165B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D33/042
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An item dispensing vehicle with selectively controllable bays is described herein. In an example, a system includes a first bay configured to retain a first set of items on a first set of conveyor belts that ends at a first opening. The system also includes a second bay configured to retain a second set of items on a second set of conveyor belts that ends at a second opening. The system additionally includes a divider positioned between the first bay and the second bay and a door comprising a third set of conveyor belts and operable between one or more open positions and a closed position. The door blocks the first opening and the second opening in the closed position. The first opening and the second opening can be at least partially unblocked in an open position of the one or more open positions.
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