18369269. Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System simplified abstract (Siemens Aktiengesellschaft)
Contents
- 1 Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Markus Schaub of Oberasbach (DE)
Fabricio De Carvalho Ferreira of Erlangen (DE)
Johannes Benkert of Fürth (DE)
Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18369269 titled 'Operating Method for a Loading System and Automation System for Controlling the Loading System
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an automation system for controlling a loading system that moves a load along a route while avoiding collisions with objects in the environment. The system uses digital load and environment image files, a protective distance, a cutout file, and a differential image file to prevent collisions during the loading process.
- The automation system uses digital load and environment image files to create a collision model image file and a cutout file.
- A protective distance is added to the data of the load image file to ensure a safe distance from objects in the environment.
- A differential image file is generated from the collision model image file and the cutout file to evaluate potential collisions during the loading process.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in automated warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics centers to improve the efficiency and safety of loading processes.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of collisions between loads and objects in the environment during the loading process, reducing the risk of damage to the load and surrounding objects.
Benefits
The automation system increases the efficiency of loading processes by preventing collisions and reducing the need for manual intervention. It also improves safety by ensuring a safe distance between the load and objects in the environment.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Automated Collision Avoidance System for Loading Processes"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to automated systems for controlling loading processes and collision avoidance in industrial settings.
Unanswered Questions
How does the automation system handle dynamic environments where objects may move unpredictably during the loading process?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the system adapts to dynamic environments with moving objects.
What is the accuracy rate of the collision detection system in the automation system?
The patent application does not mention the accuracy rate of the collision detection system in the automation system.
Original Abstract Submitted
An automation system for controlling a loading system and operating method for the loading system which loads or moves a load along a route, wherein a collision between the load and objects in the environment during the loading process is avoided, where a digital load image file describing a spatial overall extent of the load is provided, an environment image file is recorded cyclically via an imaging sensor system, a protective distance is added to data of the load image file to provide a collision model image file, a cutout file is provided as a virtually recorded image file with a viewing angle from the load as a function of the route, a differential image file is provided from the collision model image file and the cutout file via differentiation, and an evaluation step is performed via which the differential image file is examined for a possible collision.
