Robotic laundry sorting devices, systems, and methods of use
US12410553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40532
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems for autonomously batching a plurality of separated laundry articles into sorted loads for washing and drying are described. For example, each one of a plurality of collection bins is configured to receive a sorted load of separated articles including at least one common one of one or more washing and drying characteristics. A plurality of conveyors are configured to receive thereon the bins and position one bin into a loading position adjacent to an exit orifice of a sorting surface. At least one sensor disposed at least one of on, adjacent to, and within the surface is configured to detect the washing and drying characteristics. A controller in operable communication with a drive of the plurality of conveyors and the at least one sensor is configured to instruct the conveyors to move the bins to batch each separated laundry article into a bin matching the washing and drying characteristics.
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