17818815. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRANSLATION simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRANSLATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kurt Michael Lundeen of Novi MI (US)
John Randolf Vincent of Livonia MI (US)
Timothy Mark Feldkamp of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Justen Fry of Dearborn MI (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRANSLATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17818815 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PACKAGE TRANSLATION
Simplified Explanation
- Automated package translation apparatuses and methods are disclosed in this patent application. - An example apparatus includes a grid with tiles, each tile having translation members controlled by translation motors for moving a bin in at least two directions. - The apparatus also includes gates controlled by gate motors to allow or prevent the bin from moving across tiles. - A controller with a processor and memory activates the translation motors and gate motors in a predetermined sequence to move the bin from one tile to another.
Potential Applications
- Automated package sorting and translation in warehouses - Efficient package handling in logistics centers - Streamlining of package processing in shipping facilities
Problems Solved
- Manual handling errors in package translation - Time-consuming package sorting processes - Inefficient use of labor resources in package handling operations
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in package translation and sorting - Reduced errors in package handling - Cost savings through automation and improved workflow
Original Abstract Submitted
Automated package translation apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus can include a grid having a plurality of tiles, each of the plurality of tiles including translation members that are controlled by translation motors, the translation members providing movement of a bin in at least two directions, as well as gates that allow or prevent the bin from translating across a tile to an adjacent tile. The gates can be controlled by gate motors. A controller having a processor and memory, the processor executes instructions stored in the memory to activate the translation motors and the gate motors in a predetermined sequence to move the bin from a first tile to a second tile.
