Auto induction from autobagger to sorting robot
AssigneeTompkins Robotics, Inc.
InventorsJames M. Serstad, Michael C. Futch, Parthiban A. Mathavan
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Abstract
System for packing and sorting comprises: a server comprising a memory, a processor, and a sortation engine, an automated packaging device, and a packaging sorting system. The automated packaging device is configured to: receive one or more sorted articles through an opening of a repository of the automated packaging device, and seal the repository to form a package. The package sorting system configured to: direct a package computer controlled vehicle to move to a receiving position about the automated packaging device for receiving the package from the automated packaging device, and direct the package computer controlled vehicle to transport and deposit the received package into a package receptacle.
Claims20
A system for packing and sorting, comprising:
- a server comprising a memory, a processor, and a sortation engine;
- a 3D (three-dimensional) sorting system comprising:
- two shelves, each shelf composed of a plurality of storage locations vertically arranged on the shelf, each storage location configured to accept therein an article receptacle;
- and,
- an article lift translating along three axes about a conveying rail frame, the conveying rail frame arranged between the two shelves and parallel to at least one of the two shelves, the article lift configured to sort an article received at the article lift to one of an article receptacle located at one of the plurality of storage locations of a shelf responsive to instructions received from the server;
- and,
- an automated packaging device configured to:
- receive one or more articles sorted by the 3D sorting system through an opening of a repository of the automated packaging device, and
- seal the repository to form a package.
A system for packing and sorting, comprising:
- a server comprising a memory, a processor, and a sortation engine,
- an automated packaging device configured for:
- receiving one or more articles through an opening of a repository of the automated packaging device, and
- sealing the repository to form a package;
- and,
- an article receptacle transport system configured to direct a receptacle computer controlled vehicle to transport the article receptacle to a delivery position about the automated packaging device.
A system for packing and sorting, comprising:
- a server comprising a memory, a processor, and a sortation engine;
- a system for consolidation of articles into an order;
- an automated packaging device configured to:
- receive one or more articles through an opening of a repository of the automated packaging device, and
- seal the repository to form a package;
- and,
- a robotic arm configured to transfer the package for delivery to a post-packing sorting system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.