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1.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System with Multi-Directional Vehicles

      
Application Number 18712452
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Shields, Zachary
  • Harmon, Bryce Lee
  • Chittaphong, Don

Abstract

A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) held by carriers (30; 330) has a plurality of uprights (46; 346) and a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366) mounted to the uprights. A plurality of flooring levels, one above another, are supported by the plurality of uprights and form a first bank (552A) and a second bank (552B) with a divide (550) between. A plurality of bridges (570) have deployed conditions spanning the divide and stowed conditions not spanning the divide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

2.

Automated Manufacturing Facility and Methods

      
Application Number 18238772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-28
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoffman, Robert Anthony
  • Thorne, Steven J.
  • Krantz, Terry Joseph

Abstract

A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A-40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance

3.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System with Multi-Directional Vehicles

      
Application Number 18038121
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-23
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Shields, Zachary
  • Harmon, Bryce Lee
  • Chittaphong, Don

Abstract

A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) has: a plurality of carriers (30; 330), for holding respective loads; a plurality of uprights (46; 346); a plurality of flooring levels, one above another, supported by the uprights; a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366); at least one wheeled automated vehicle (50; 350), for carrying said carriers along the flooring levels and including a lifting surface (200; 400) for supporting a supported one of the carriers and shiftable between a lowered condition and a raised condition; and means (52A, 52B) for moving the at least one wheeled automated vehicle between the flooring levels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

4.

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM WITH MULTI‑DIRECTIONAL VEHICLES

      
Application Number US2022050217
Publication Number 2023/096812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-17
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Shields, Zachary
  • Harmon, Bryce Lee
  • Chittaphong, Don

Abstract

A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) held by carriers (30; 330) has a plurality of uprights (46; 346) and a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366) mounted to the uprights. A plurality of flooring levels, one above another, are supported by the plurality of uprights and form a first bank (552A) and a second bank (552B) with a divide (550) between. A plurality of bridges (570) have deployed conditions spanning the divide and stowed conditions not spanning the divide.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL VEHICLES

      
Application Number US2021060498
Publication Number 2022/109452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-23
Publication Date 2022-05-27
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Shields, Zachary
  • Harmon, Bryce Lee
  • Chittaphong, Don

Abstract

A storage system (20; 300) for storing loads (32) has: a plurality of carriers (30; 330), for holding respective loads; a plurality of uprights (46; 346); a plurality of flooring levels, one above another, supported by the uprights; a plurality of carrier supports (66; 366); at least one wheeled automated vehicle (50; 350), for carrying said carriers along the flooring levels and including a lifting surface (200; 400) for supporting a supported one of the carriers and shiftable between a lowered condition and a raised condition; and means (52A, 52B) for moving the at least one wheeled automated vehicle between the flooring levels.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

Structure for automated pallet storage and retrieval

      
Application Number 17381516
Grant Number 11794950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-21
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices
  • A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements

7.

Automated manufacturing facility and methods

      
Application Number 16500447
Grant Number 11740615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-03
First Publication Date 2020-06-18
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoffman, Robert Anthony
  • Thorne, Steven J.
  • Krantz, Terry Joseph

Abstract

A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A 40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance

8.

AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND METHODS

      
Application Number US2018025857
Publication Number 2018/187308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-03
Publication Date 2018-10-11
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hoffman, Robert Anthony
  • Thorne, Steven J.
  • Krantz, Terry Joseph

Abstract

A manufacturing system (20) comprises: one or more stores (84; 80A-80C; 92) for raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods; a plurality of manufacturing cells (40A 40F), each cell includes: one or more machines (42A-42C) for manufacturing an assembly; and a programmable logic controller (PLC) (44) for controlling the machines; one or more devices (60, 70) for moving raw material, WIP, and finished goods; and one or more servers (32) for communicating with the PLCs and the devices. The one or more servers further have programming for: instructing (642) the plurality of manufacturing cells to assemble finished goods from the raw materials; instructing (628, 632) the one or more devices to move said raw materials and finished goods; and just in sequence (JIS) skipped assembly recovery steps (730) for the manufacturing cells and devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

9.

Structure for automated pallet storage and retrieval

      
Application Number 15534913
Grant Number 11084622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-16
First Publication Date 2018-09-20
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices
  • A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements

10.

AUTOMATED PALLET STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

      
Document Number 02937669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-29
Open to Public Date 2018-01-29
Grant Date 2024-06-11
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level storage structure includes a plurality of vertical supports, a plurality of row spacing members connecting vertical posts positioned laterally relative to each other, a plurality of row rails connecting vertical posts positioned longitudinally relative to each other and configured to support at least one row cart, a plurality of aisle rails extending perpendicular to the plurality of row rails and configured to support at least one aisle cart, and a plurality of pre-formed holes formed in at least one of the vertical supports, row spacing members, row rails, and aisle rails to mount at least one of a lighting system, a fire suppression system, a mobile safety tie off carriage, and at least one support brace to the storage structure. The plurality of pre-formed holes are formed prior to assembly of the storage structure.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

Automated pallet storage and retrieval system

      
Application Number 15222827
Grant Number 10207867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-28
First Publication Date 2017-04-13
Grant Date 2019-02-19
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level storage structure includes a plurality of vertical supports, a plurality of row spacing members connecting vertical posts positioned laterally relative to each other, a plurality of row rails connecting vertical posts positioned longitudinally relative to each other and configured to support at least one row cart, a plurality of aisle rails extending perpendicular to the plurality of row rails and configured to support at least one aisle cart, and a plurality of pre-formed holes formed in at least one of the vertical supports, row spacing members, row rails, and aisle rails to mount at least one of a lighting system, a fire suppression system, a mobile safety tie off carriage, and at least one support brace to the storage structure. The plurality of pre-formed holes are formed prior to assembly of the storage structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
  • B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans
  • B60L 5/40 - Current-collectors for power supply lines of electrically-propelled vehicles for collecting current from lines in slotted conduits
  • B60M 1/34 - Power rails in slotted conduits
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices

12.

Automated lifting storage cart

      
Application Number 15123843
Grant Number 10618731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-03
First Publication Date 2017-03-23
Grant Date 2020-04-14
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a load on an automated lifting cart, including a lifting surface vertically movable relative to the lifting cart, two pairs of cams positioned underneath the lifting surface having cam profiles shaped to lift the lifting surface upon rotation of the cams, a pair of encoders reading a rotation property of each pair of cams, and a controller configured to control movement of the pairs of cams by synchronizing the rotation properties of the pairs of cams by matching output from the encoders. Additionally, methods of lifting a load using an automated lifting cart including cams with a movement profile and a load profile, and methods of synchronizing drive shafts in a lifting cart using torque current measurements sent from a lead motor to a lag motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

13.

Apparatus for positioning an automated lifting storage cart and related methods

      
Application Number 15115067
Grant Number 10106323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-22
First Publication Date 2017-01-12
Grant Date 2018-10-23
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Terrill, Mike
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Mitchell, Pat
  • Tipton, Rodney

Abstract

A system for positioning a lifting cart in an automated storage facility is described. In one example, the system includes a motorized lifting cart configured to move about a railway of a storage area. An encoder on the cart reads a property of rotation of a rotating element on the cart, and a controller may receive the property of rotation from the encoder and convert it to a rotation count of the rotating element. The rotating element may be an encoder shaft, drive shaft, and like elements. Some systems include a signal emitter or photo sensor to position the lifting cart and to facilitate providing instructions to the cart.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
  • B62B 3/06 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment for simply clearing the load from the ground, e.g. low-lift trucks

14.

Automated lifting storage cart

      
Application Number 15257803
Grant Number 10399774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-06
First Publication Date 2016-12-22
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a load on an automated lifting cart, including a lifting surface vertically movable relative to the lifting cart, two pairs of cams positioned underneath the lifting surface having cam profiles shaped to lift the lifting surface upon rotation of the cams, a pair of encoders reading a rotation property of each pair of cams, and a controller configured to control movement of the pairs of cams by synchronizing the rotation properties of the pairs of cams by matching output from the encoders. Additionally, methods of lifting a load using an automated lifting cart including cams with a movement profile and a load profile, and methods of synchronizing drive shafts in a lifting cart using torque current measurements sent from a lead motor to a lag motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
  • B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

15.

STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMATED PALLET STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

      
Document Number 02969216
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-16
Open to Public Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices

16.

STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMATED PALLET STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

      
Application Number US2015060905
Publication Number 2016/094039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-16
Publication Date 2016-06-16
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

A multi-level rail for a storage structure may comprise an upper horizontal portion configured to support a load and a lower horizontal portion configured to support a row vehicle. An upper support portion extends downward diagonally from the upper horizontal portion toward the lower horizontal portion, and a lower support extends downward diagonally from the lower horizontal portion. This rail is configured to connect to at least one vertical post of the storage structure. Support beams for a railed storage structure are also disclosed with an elongated body having a terminal end portion configured to attach to a vertical column of a storage support structure and an upper support surface configured to support a horizontal support rail. A wing portion is secured to the terminal end portion and configured to attach to the horizontal support rail by extending lateral to the elongated body and above the upper support surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices

17.

Method and system for auto safety verification of AGV sensors

      
Application Number 14856902
Grant Number 09651458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-09-17
First Publication Date 2016-03-24
Grant Date 2017-05-16
Owner Swisslog Logistics Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Moore, Brad
  • Bailey, Horace
  • Reynolds, Isaiah
  • Evans, Arsenio

Abstract

A method and system for auto safety verification of automatic guided vehicle (AGV) sensors is presented. An auto safety verification test can be performed autonomously by the AGV to ensure that sensors on the AGV are configured correctly and working properly. The auto safety verification test avoids human errors that exist in manual verification tests and significantly reduces the amount of time required to verify sensors on the AGV.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
  • G01S 17/93 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • G01S 7/497 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots

18.

AUTOMATED LIFTING STORAGE CART

      
Document Number 02978538
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-03
Open to Public Date 2015-09-11
Grant Date 2022-09-20
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a load on an automated lifting cart, including a lifting surface vertically movable relative to the lifting cart, two pairs of cams positioned underneath the lifting surface having cam profiles shaped to lift the lifting surface upon rotation of the cams, a pair of encoders reading a rotation property of each pair of cams, and a controller configured to control movement of the pairs of cams by synchronizing the rotation properties of the pairs of cams by matching output from the encoders. Additionally, methods of lifting a load using an automated lifting cart including cams with a movement profile and a load profile, and methods of synchronizing drive shafts in a lifting cart using torque current measurements sent from a lead motor to a lag motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
  • B62B 3/06 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment for simply clearing the load from the ground, e.g. low-lift trucks
  • B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted

19.

AUTOMATED LIFTING STORAGE CART

      
Application Number US2015018530
Publication Number 2015/134529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-03
Publication Date 2015-09-11
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Tipton, Rodney
  • Mitchell, Pat

Abstract

An apparatus for lifting a load on an automated lifting cart, including a lifting surface vertically movable relative to the lifting cart, two pairs of cams positioned underneath the lifting surface having cam profiles shaped to lift the lifting surface upon rotation of the cams, a pair of encoders reading a rotation property of each pair of cams, and a controller configured to control movement of the pairs of cams by synchronizing the rotation properties of the pairs of cams by matching output from the encoders. Additionally, methods of lifting a load using an automated lifting cart including cams with a movement profile and a load profile, and methods of synchronizing drive shafts in a lifting cart using torque current measurements sent from a lead motor to a lag motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level

20.

APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING AN AUTOMATED LIFTING STORAGE CART AND RELATED METHODS

      
Document Number 02974281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-22
Open to Public Date 2015-07-30
Grant Date 2021-12-14
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Terrill, Mike
  • Ramankutty, Mohan
  • Brumm, Christopher
  • Mitchell, Pat
  • Tipton, Rodney

Abstract

A system for positioning a lifting cart in an automated storage facility is described. In one example, the system includes a motorized lifting cart configured to move about a railway of a storage area. An encoder on the cart reads a property of rotation of a rotating element on the cart, and a controller may receive the property of rotation from the encoder and convert it to a rotation count of the rotating element. The rotating element may be an encoder shaft, drive shaft, and like elements. Some systems include a signal emitter or photo sensor to position the lifting cart and to facilitate providing instructions to the cart.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B62B 3/06 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment for simply clearing the load from the ground, e.g. low-lift trucks
  • B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices

21.

Trays and apparatus and method for removing cartons from trays

      
Application Number 14230563
Grant Number 09169083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-31
First Publication Date 2014-07-31
Grant Date 2015-10-27
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huff, David T.
  • Behera, Asim
  • Steketee, Don L.
  • Spicer, Edward L.

Abstract

A system includes trays of a plurality of different widths and an unloading system for unloading cartons from the trays. The trays (20; 20′; 20″) each comprise a base (22) and a pair of end walls (30) extending upward from the base. The unloading system (200; 200′) comprises a plurality of fingers (202A-202I). Each of the end walls comprise a plurality of vertical slots (40) open to an upper edge of the end wall. The fingers are positioned and dimensioned to pass through the slots of the trays as the trays are delivered by the tray delivery conveyor to lift contents of the trays. The fingers are positioned so that some fingers pass through the slots of each of the different widths, but others pass only through slots of wider said widths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/34 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors
  • B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers
  • B65D 25/00 - Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
  • B65G 47/42 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors operated by article or material being conveyed and discharged
  • B65G 47/52 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices
  • B65G 65/00 - Loading or unloading
  • B65D 1/34 - Trays or like shallow containers

22.

Trays and apparatus and method for removing cartons from trays

      
Application Number 12993519
Grant Number 08684166
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-21
First Publication Date 2011-03-17
Grant Date 2014-04-01
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huff, David T.
  • Behera, Asim
  • Steketee, Don L.
  • Spicer, Edward L.

Abstract

A system includes trays of a plurality of different widths and an unloading system for unloading cartons from the trays. The trays (20; 20′; 20″) each comprise a base (22) and a pair of end walls (30) extending upward from the base. The unloading system (200; 200′) comprises a plurality of fingers (202A-202I). Each of the end walls comprise a plurality of vertical slots (40) open to an upper edge of the end wall. The fingers are positioned and dimensioned to pass through the slots of the trays as the trays are delivered by the tray delivery conveyor to lift contents of the trays. The fingers are positioned so that some fingers pass through the slots of each of the different widths, but others pass only through slots of wider said widths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/34 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors
  • B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers

23.

TRAYS AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CARTONS FROM TRAYS

      
Application Number US2009044833
Publication Number 2009/143341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-21
Publication Date 2009-11-26
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huff, David, T.
  • Behera, Asim
  • Steketee, Don, L.
  • Spicer, Edward, L.

Abstract

A system includes trays of a plurality of different widths and an unloading system for unloading cartons from the trays. The trays (20; 20'; 20") each comprise a base (22) and a pair of end walls (30) extending upward from the base. The unloading system (200; 200') comprises a plurality of fingers (202A-202I). Each of the end walls comprise a plurality of vertical slots (40) open to an upper edge of the end wall. The fingers are positioned and dimensioned to pass through the slots of the trays as the trays are delivered by the tray delivery conveyor to lift contents of the trays. The fingers are positioned so that some fingers pass through the slots of each of the different widths, but others pass only through slots of wider said widths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/34 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors
  • B65G 47/68 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
  • B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers
  • B65G 35/08 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising trains of unconnected load-carriers, e.g. belt sections, movable in a path, e.g. a closed path, adapted to contact each other and to be propelled by means arranged to engage each load-carrier in turn
  • B65G 47/88 - Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers

24.

TRAYS AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CARTONS FROM TRAYS

      
Document Number 02725083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-21
Open to Public Date 2009-11-26
Grant Date 2017-07-11
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huff, David T.
  • Behera, Asim
  • Steketee, Don L.
  • Spicer, Edward L.

Abstract

A system includes trays of a plurality of different widths and an unloading system for unloading cartons from the trays. The trays (20; 20'; 20") each comprise a base (22) and a pair of end walls (30) extending upward from the base. The unload-ing system (200; 200') comprises a plurality of fingers (202A-2021). Each of the end walls comprise a plurality of vertical slots (40) open to an upper edge of the end wall. The fingers are positioned and dimensioned to pass through the slots of the trays as the trays are delivered by the tray delivery conveyor to lift contents of the trays. The fingers are positioned so that some fingers pass through the slots of each of the different widths, but others pass only through slots of wider said widths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/34 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors
  • B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers
  • B65G 35/08 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising trains of unconnected load-carriers, e.g. belt sections, movable in a path, e.g. a closed path, adapted to contact each other and to be propelled by means arranged to engage each load-carrier in turn
  • B65G 47/68 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor
  • B65G 47/88 - Separating or stopping elements, e.g. fingers

25.

AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE ROW CART AND LIFT

      
Document Number 02543547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-09-03
Open to Public Date 2005-06-23
Grant Date 2009-05-26
Owner SWISSLOG LOGISTICS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, Pat R.
  • Tipton, William R.

Abstract

An automated warehouse system row cart includes a lifter that uses cams to raise and lower pallets. Three symmetrical cam lobes are cut into a hollow cylinder. Three matching cam lifters ride these lobes and are attached to an elevator plate. A stepper motor running in one direction is used to raise and lower the elevator plate by virtue of the action between the cam lobes and lifters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines

26.

POWERSTOR

      
Serial Number 76537225
Status Registered
Filing Date 2003-08-14
Registration Date 2006-07-18
Owner Swisslog Logistics, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Automated warehouse storage and retrieval system comprised of rotating forklift, elevator, carts and equipment therefore