Continuous motion systems and methods for automatic object loading and transportation
AssigneeOptum, Inc.
InventorsAaron M. Kurneta, Warren Thomas Roberts, Holmberg Lopez, Michael L. Mahar
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AssigneeOptum, Inc.
InventorsAaron M. Kurneta, Warren Thomas Roberts, Holmberg Lopez, Michael L. Mahar
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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques and systems for improving efficiency of fulfillment systems. One technique may include moving a plurality of container carriers to one or more carrier recirculation systems. The technique may include moving a plurality of item containers to a container recirculation system, positioned at least partially parallel to a carrier recirculation system of the one or more carrier recirculation systems. The technique may include moving, using a container partitioning assembly of the container recirculation system, an item container of the plurality of item containers into an induction system. The technique may include moving, using a carrier partitioning assembly of the one or more carrier recirculation systems, a container carrier of the plurality of container carriers to a loading position relative to the induction system. The technique may include loading the item container into an interior portion of the container carrier.
A method comprising:
A system comprising:
A conveyer assembly comprising:
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