Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling objects being unloaded from a storage vehicle or structure
AssigneeUnited Parcel Service of America, Inc.
InventorJoel Stenson
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling objects being loaded or unloaded from a storage structure or vehicle, such as a trailer. In example embodiments, a plurality of parcels may be stored in or on a trailer that is attached to a cab of a delivery vehicle. Upon arrival at a deposit location, the trailer loaded with the one or more parcels may be removably secured to a an adjustable platform designed to be raised to a predetermined angle for unloading of the one or more parcels. Once the adjustable platform is raised to the predetermined angle, a plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms may be configured to pivot, allowing for the movement of a controlled volume of the one or more parcels onto the receiving platform.
Claims18
A system for controlling a volume of objects being unloaded from a storage structure or vehicle, the system comprising:
- a receiving platform configured to receive one or more objects;
- an adjustable platform;
- a storage structure comprising the one or more objects and removably secured to the adjustable platform;
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- a plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms located within the storage structure and configured to pivot to allow for unloading of a controlled volume of the one or more objects onto the receiving platform, wherein the pivoting of the plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms is controlled by a controller connected to a computing system.
A system for controlling a volume of objects being unloaded from a storage structure or vehicle, the system comprising:
- a receiving platform configured to receive one or more objects;
- an adjustable platform positioned at a predetermined angle for unloading of the one or more objects;
- a storage structure comprising the one or more objects and removably secured to the adjustable platform;
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- a plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms located within the storage structure and configured to pivot to allow for unloading of a controlled volume of the one or more objects onto the receiving platform, wherein the pivoting of the plurality of adjustable dividing mechanisms is controlled by a controller connected to a computing system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.