Automatic shuttle that includes a self-propelled unit configured to displace along a set trajectory on a displacement surface; a rest plane, associated with an upper portion of the self-propelled unit and accessible to enable an object arranged on the rest plane to be removed, and to enable an object to be deposited; characterized in that the rest plane is rotatable around a rotation axis (X) between at least one first position, in which it substantially lies on a horizontal plane, and at least one second position, in which it lies on a plane tilted relative to the horizontal plane.
Multifunction gripper, comprising: - a support frame (2), associable with movement means; - an abutment (3), associated with the frame (2); - a side wall (4), arranged beneath the abutment (3) and provided with suction means; - a presser (5), arranged beneath the abutment (3) in a position opposite to the side wall (4) and movable towards and away from the side wall (4) between a minimum distance position and a maximum distance position from the side wall (4).
Gripping device for folded boxes provided with two gripping openings lying on a gripping plane. The gripping device includes a support frame, at least a first and a second gripping element, associated with the frame and structured to each fit into a respective gripping opening and to interact with an edge of the gripping opening. The gripping elements are movable between a first position, in which they cannot interact with the edge of the opening, and a second position, in which they can engage with the edge of the opening.
The invention describes a logistics system for perishable products comprising: a source pallet (1) comprising boxes (10, 20) of different format (S10, S20); a monitoring system (100A, 100B) arranged to monitor the source pallet (1); a temporary buffer (2) coupled to the source pallet (1) and arranged to selectively receive one or more of the boxes (10, 20); a robotic arm system (300) arranged to move one or more of the boxes (10, 20) from the source pallet (1) towards the temporary buffer (2); destination collection means (3; 4) arranged to receive the boxes (10: 20); wherein the robotic arm (300) is further arranged to move the boxes (10: 20) from the source pallet (1) and/or from the temporary buffer (2) towards the destination collection means (3; 4), wherein the criterion for moving the boxes (10, 20) is determined by the different format (S10, S20).
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RETURN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PERISHABLE PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND/OR MEAT
The invention relates to a return logistics system of perishable products comprising a source pallet (1) comprising folded boxes (10, 20) of different format (S10, S20), a monitoring system (100) arranged to monitor the source pallet (1) and to identify respective formats (S10, S20) and/or colour (Ci; i=1.n) of the folded boxes (10,20) positioned on the source pallet (1), destination collection means (3,4) arranged to selectively receive a subset of the folded boxes (10:20), a robotic arm system (300) arranged to move one or more of the folded boxes (10, 20) from the source pallet (1) towards the predetermined destination collection means (3,4) based on the format (S10, S20) and colour (Ci) of the folded boxes (10, 20) identified by the monitoring system (100). The invention further relates to a return logistics method of perishable products.
Gripping device for crates having a first abutment and a second abutment in contact with two panels of a crate that are adjacent and perpendicular to one another. A first presser, in the active position, is able to press on the free edge of the first panel, exerting an operating thrust along at least the main direction, and a second presser, in the active position, is able to press on the free edge of the second panel, exerting an operating thrust along at least the main direction. A first cursor, in the operating position, is able to engage with the first panel, to prevent a movement of the first panel along the main direction, and a second cursor, in the operating position, is able to engage with the second panel, to prevent a movement of the second panel along the main direction.
Automatic shuttle, comprising: a self-propelled unit (10) configured to displace along a set trajectory on a displacement surface; a rest plane (11), associated with an upper portion of the self-propelled unit (10) and accessible to enable an object arranged on the rest plane (11) to be removed, and to enable an object to be deposited; characterized in that the rest plane (11) is rotatable around a rotation axis (X) between at least one first position, in which it substantially lies on a horizontal plane, and at least one second position, in which it lies on a plane tilted relative to the horizontal plane.
B66F 9/06 - 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
Automatic shuttle, comprising: a self-propelled unit (10) configured to displace along a set trajectory on a displacement surface; a rest plane (11), associated with an upper portion of the self-propelled unit (10) and accessible to enable an object arranged on the rest plane (11) to be removed, and to enable an object to be deposited; characterized in that the rest plane (11) is rotatable around a rotation axis (X) between at least one first position, in which it substantially lies on a horizontal plane, and at least one second position, in which it lies on a plane tilted relative to the horizontal plane.
B66F 7/22 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehiclesPlatform lifts with tiltable platforms
B66F 9/06 - 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
Gripping device for folded boxes provided with two gripping openings (A1,A2) lying on a gripping plane (P), comprising: a support frame (F); at least a first and a second gripping element (21,22), associated with the frame (F) and structured to each fit into a respective gripping opening (A1,A2) and to interact with an edge of the gripping opening (A1,A2); the gripping elements (21,22) are movable between a first position, in which they cannot interact with the edge of the opening (A1,A2), and a second position, in which they can engage with the edge of the opening (A1,A2).
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof
A lift for automatic storage systems, comprising: a platform (2), predisposed to support one or more objects on a substantially horizontal rest plane (A); a guide structure (3), predisposed to guide the platform (2) in displacement along a vertical direction; a motor means, predisposed to activate the platform (2) in motion along the guide structure (3). The lift comprises a manipulator (4) associated with the platform (2) and configured to translate an object to be loaded/unloaded from the platform (2), along a horizontal exchange direction (X) in opposed directions.
Gripping device for crates, comprising a first abutment (11) and a second abutment (12), arranged to be positioned in contact with two panels (c1,c2) of a crate (C), that are adjacent and perpendicular to one another, characterised in that it comprises: a first presser (21), which is movable along a main direction (Y) between an inactive position and an active position; in the active position, the first presser (21) is able to press on the free edge of the first panel (c1), exerting an operating thrust along at least the main direction (Y); a second presser (22), that is movable along the main direction (Y) between an inactive position and an active position; in the active position, the second presser (22) is able to press on the free edge of the second panel (c2), exerting an operating thrust along at least the main direction (Y); a first cursor (31), movable along a direction that is transverse to the main direction (Y), relative to the first abutment (11), between an inactive position and an operating position; in the operating position, the first cursor (31) is able to engage with the first panel (c1), to prevent a movement of the first panel (c1) along the main direction (Y); a second cursor (32), movable along a direction that is transverse to the main direction (Y), relative to the second abutment (11), between an inactive position and an operating position; in the operating position, the second cursor (32) is able to engage with the second panel (c2), to prevent a movement of the second panel (c2) along the main direction (Y).
Vehicle (S), provided with a loading space (L), which comprises a movement device (M1), comprising: a support body (F); a barrier (1), associated with the support body (F) and movable between an active position, in which it protrudes from the support body (F) to interact with an object to be displaced, and an inactive position, in which it is not able to interact with an object to be displaced: a first connecting rod (10), associated with the support body (1) rotatably about a first axis of rotation (X1); a second connecting rod (20), associated with the support body (1) rotatably about a second axis of rotation (X2) parallel to the first axis of rotation (X1); an arm (30), rotatably connected to the first connecting rod (10) and the second connecting rod (20) at a third axis of rotation (X3) and at a fourth axis of rotation (X4) rotatably parallel to the first and the second axis of rotation (X1,X2); wherein the distance between the first axis of rotation (X1) and the third axis of rotation (X3) is equal to the distance between the second axis of rotation (X2) and the fourth axis of rotation (X4).
A directing system for directing automatic shuttles, comprising: a longitudinal portion (11) of a path (R) for a shuttle (S), parallel to a longitudinal direction (Y); a transversal portion (12) of the path (R) for a shuttle (S), parallel to a transversal direction (X), inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction (Y); a connecting device (20), which connects the longitudinal portion (11) and the transversal portion (12) and is provided with an operating structure (21), arranged to receive and support a shuttle (S) and to rotate the shuttle (S) around a rotation axis (Z), perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Y) and to the transversal direction (X), at least by an angle equal to the angle of inclination between the longitudinal direction (Y) and the transversal direction (X).
one or more autonomous exit vehicles (8), each of which is arranged to withdraw at least one exit pallet (Pu) from the release area (5) and to lead the withdrawn pallet (Pu) to the exit station (7) or to a subsequent release area (5).
The manipulator (6) is movable along a path (61) parallel to a main direction (X) between at least two extreme positions. The picking areas (4) are distributed on one side of the path (61), in a position reachable by the manipulator (6). The release areas are distributed on the opposite side of the path (61) with respect to the picking areas (4), in a position reachable by the manipulator (6).
B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
B65G 57/24 - Stacking of articles of particular shape three-dimensional, e.g. cubiform, cylindrical in layers, each of predetermined arrangement the layers being transferred as a whole, e.g. on pallets
A lift for automatic storage systems, comprising: a platform (2), predisposed to support one or more objects on a substantially horizontal rest plane (A); a guide structure (3), predisposed to guide the platform (2) in displacement along a vertical direction; a motor means, predisposed to activate the platform (2) in motion along the guide structure (3). The lift comprises a manipulator (4) associated with the platform (2) and configured to translate an object to be loaded/unloaded from the platform (2), along a horizontal exchange direction (X) in opposed directions.
Vehicle (S), provided with a loading space (L), which comprises a movement device (M1), comprising: a support body (F); a barrier (1), associated with the support body (F) and movable between an active position, in which it protrudes from the support body (F) to interact with an object to be displaced, and an inactive position, in which it is not able to interact with an object to be displaced; a first connecting rod (10), associated with the support body (1) rotatably about a first axis of rotation (X1 ); a second connecting rod (20), associated with the support body (1) rotatably about a second axis of rotation (X2) parallel to the first axis of rotation (X1); an arm (30), rotatably connected to the first connecting rod (10) and the second connecting rod (20) at a third axis of rotation (X3) and at a fourth axis of rotation (X4) respectively parallel to the first and the second axis of rotation (X1,X2); wherein the distance between the first axis of rotation (X1) and the third axis of rotation (X3) is equal to the distance between the second axis of rotation (X2) and the fourth axis of rotation (X4).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Power-driven equipment and machinery for warehouse picking;
power-driven equipment and machinery for warehouse moving
and storing; equipment and machinery for warehouse logistics
handling. Software for warehouse picking; software for managing
warehouse moving and storing; software for warehouse
logistics handling. Trolleys [mobile carts]; hand propelled trolleys; electric
lift trucks; platform trucks; automatically guided
[driverless] goods handling trucks; parts and fittings for
trolleys.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Trolleys [mobile carts]; hand propelled trolleys; electric
lift trucks; platform trucks; automatically guided
[driverless] goods handling trucks; parts and fittings for
trolleys.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Power-driven equipment and machinery for warehouse picking and warehouse moving and storing, and equipment and machinery for warehouse logistics handling, namely, palletizers, depalletization robots, containers and boxes being parts of palletizers and loading machines, stacker cranes, mini-load units being loading machines, front end loaders, fast rotation storage units and vertical storage units being floating production storage and offloading units, sequencers, vertical lift sequencers, automated guided vehicles, automated vertical warehouses, system vehicle loops, shuttles in the nature of conveyors and automated guided vehicles, conveyor belts, pallet conveyers, synchronizers being parts of conveyors and palletizers downloadable and recorded software for warehouse picking; downloadable and recorded software for managing warehouse moving and storing; downloadable and recorded software for warehouse logistics handling trolleys being mobile carts; hand propelled trolleys; electric lift trucks; platform trucks; automatically guided driverless goods handling trucks; structural parts and fittings for trolleys
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Trolleys being mobile carts; [ hand propelled trolleys; ] electric forklift trucks; [ platform trucks; ] automatically guided driverless goods handling trucks [; structural parts and fittings for trolleys ]
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System and method for ordering elements, specifically for packaging
A system for ordering elements. The system includes i) a source with a plurality of elements that are randomly arranged; ii) a plurality of source output lines associated to the source; iii) a synchronising station with a plurality of synchronising channels; and iv) a processing unit configured for starting up and timing the functions of one or more from among the source with a plurality of elements, the plurality of source output lines and the synchronising station. The processing unit has a synchronising module configured for sending, independently, to each motorising means, one from among a setting signal of a predefined velocity or a stop signal. Also included is a method for ordering elements that describes the functions of the corresponding system.
The invention describes a system for ordering elements comprising at least one a source of elements (1) comprising randomly arranged elements (ERij; i=line number; j=element position in line); a plurality of source output lines (S1,S2,S3,S4), associated to the at least one source (1); a synchronising station (2) comprising a plurality of synchronising channels (CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4) in which each source line of the plurality (S1,S2,S3,S4) is associable to one or more of the synchronising channels (CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4); in which at least the synchronising channels (CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4) comprise a plurality of synchronised transport means (Mij) configured to support and move first groupable elements EU1ij, wherein said synchronised transport means (Mij) comprises corresponding reciprocally independent motorising means (MMij); a processing unit (3) configured for starting up and timing the functions of one or more from among at least the source of elements (1), the plurality of source output lines (S1,S2,S3,S4) and the synchronising station (2), in which the processing unit (UE) comprises a synchronising module (37) configured for sending, independently, to each motorising means (MMij), one from among a setting signal (Sn1) of a predefined velocity (V) or a stop signal (Sn3). The invention further comprises a method for ordering elements that describes the functions of the corresponding system.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Power-driven equipment and machinery for warehouse picking;
power-driven equipment and machinery for warehouse moving
and storing; equipment and machinery for warehouse logistics
handling. Software for warehouse picking; software for managing
warehouse moving and storing; software for warehouse
logistics handling.
A plant for storing products comprising at least a pair of vertical stores (40) facing one another, each being provided with opposite flanks (4) which are provided with pluralities of guides (6) located such that two opposite guides (6) which face one another on the same horizontal plane define end rests for single drawers or trays (5). Housings for the drawers or trays (5) are defined between the pairs of guides (6) and the contiguous pairs of guides, each of which is transferable between a load/unload configuration of the products and a storage configuration in which the drawer or tray (5) is inserted with ends thereof on a pair of opposite guides (6) and vice versa. An elevator (9) is provided, associated to the frame (2) and mobile along a development direction (A) of the vertical stores (40) such as to move the drawers or trays (5). The opposite flanks (4) of the stores (40) are provided with profiled uprights (4a), situated on the side facing towards the zone occupied by the elevator (9), which are conformed such as to be associated to the ends of the frame of the said elevator (9) such as to realise a sliding coupling in a parallel direction to the profiled uprights (4a) and maintaining the two profiled uprights (4a) and the relative opposite flanks (4) of each store (40) at a predetermined distance.
A plant for supplying products to be palletized, comprising: at least a first zone (2) for storing the products to be palletized (Pl, P2, P3 ); at least a trajectory (3) forming a closed profile; at least a conveyor device (4) for transporting products (Pl, P2, P3 ), which can move along the trajectory (3) and can pick up and/or unload the products to be palletized (Pl, P2, P3) from the first storage zone (2). The special characteristic of the invention is that the first storage zone (2) comprises at least one stacker crane (5) arranged within the trajectory (3), the conveyor device (4) moving at least part of the products to be palletized (Pl, P2, P3) from and towards the stacker crane (5).
