Automated loading and unloading items
US9950862B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/32392
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for automated loading and retrieval of items. In various embodiments, items are received at a loading station where identification data may be captured for each item and handling instructions may be generated. In some embodiments, a label having indicia associated with the item may be generated and affixed to the item. The items may then be deposited through an access door into the vehicle identified in the handling instructions. Once the items are loaded into the access door, an automated load/unload device may deposit the item in the appropriate storage location. The automated load/unload device may also retrieve and rearrange items as desired.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.