WO2023205436A3 - Automating delivery vehicle loading and unloading - Google Patents

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WO2023205436A3
WO2023205436A3 PCT/US2023/019425 US2023019425W WO2023205436A3 WO 2023205436 A3 WO2023205436 A3 WO 2023205436A3 US 2023019425 W US2023019425 W US 2023019425W WO 2023205436 A3 WO2023205436 A3 WO 2023205436A3
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unloading
delivery vehicle
vehicle loading
pallet
automating delivery
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James Wieler
Alastair Taylor
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Linear Ventures Llc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G67/00—Loading or unloading vehicles
    • B65G67/02—Loading or unloading land vehicles
    • B65G67/04—Loading land vehicles
    • B65G67/20—Loading covered vehicles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management

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Abstract

A matrix has nodes. Each node of the matrix is accessible by a track. A pallet is configured to receive and support a goods. The pallet is supported by the matrix. Linear motors are coupled to the pallet. The linear motors are configured to move the pallet on the track. A controller is configured to regulate the linear motors.
PCT/US2023/019425 2022-04-22 2023-04-21 Automating delivery vehicle loading and unloading WO2023205436A2 (en)

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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1089242A (en) * 1953-09-09 1955-03-15 Removable support frame with wheels suitable for under boxes, trays, handling pallets
DE29502881U1 (en) * 1995-02-22 1995-09-07 Fahrion, Otmar, 70806 Kornwestheim Device for loading vehicles with pallets
EP1231163A1 (en) * 2001-02-12 2002-08-14 Beumer Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Warehouse
US20040081540A1 (en) * 2002-06-19 2004-04-29 Eckhard Uebach Loading system, and loading car for a loading system
US20070065258A1 (en) * 2003-05-06 2007-03-22 Benedict Charles E Automated material handling system with load transfer vehicles
US7695235B1 (en) * 2002-07-19 2010-04-13 Rallis John H Automated warehousing and cargo loading system
US20180186568A1 (en) * 2015-05-04 2018-07-05 Egemin Nv Storage rack with multi-directional shuttle
US11124401B1 (en) * 2019-03-31 2021-09-21 Staples, Inc. Automated loading of delivery vehicles

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1089242A (en) * 1953-09-09 1955-03-15 Removable support frame with wheels suitable for under boxes, trays, handling pallets
DE29502881U1 (en) * 1995-02-22 1995-09-07 Fahrion, Otmar, 70806 Kornwestheim Device for loading vehicles with pallets
EP1231163A1 (en) * 2001-02-12 2002-08-14 Beumer Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Warehouse
US20040081540A1 (en) * 2002-06-19 2004-04-29 Eckhard Uebach Loading system, and loading car for a loading system
US7695235B1 (en) * 2002-07-19 2010-04-13 Rallis John H Automated warehousing and cargo loading system
US20070065258A1 (en) * 2003-05-06 2007-03-22 Benedict Charles E Automated material handling system with load transfer vehicles
US20180186568A1 (en) * 2015-05-04 2018-07-05 Egemin Nv Storage rack with multi-directional shuttle
US11124401B1 (en) * 2019-03-31 2021-09-21 Staples, Inc. Automated loading of delivery vehicles

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