18462046. SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - 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
SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yutaro Takagi of Edogawa-ku (JP)
Takatoshi Morimitsu of Toyota-shi (JP)
Kunihiro Iwamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)
Uori Koike of Saitama-shi (JP)
SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462046 titled 'SORTING SYSTEM, SORTING METHOD, AND PROGRAM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a sorting system that utilizes a shelf with multiple tiers of boxes, transfer means for moving the boxes in and out of the shelf, and a sorting robot attached to the shelf for sorting items into or out of the boxes.
- Shelf with multiple tiers of boxes
- Transfer means for moving boxes in and out of the shelf
- Sorting robot attached to the shelf for sorting items
- Transfer means pulls out boxes halfway for sorting
- Sorting robot sorts items into or out of boxes in upper and lower tiers
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics facilities for efficient sorting and organizing of items.
Problems Solved
1. Time-consuming manual sorting processes 2. Inefficient use of shelf space
Benefits
1. Increased sorting speed and accuracy 2. Optimal utilization of shelf space 3. Reduction in labor costs
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Sorting System for Warehouses and Logistics Facilities
Possible Prior Art
There are existing sorting systems in warehouses and distribution centers, but the specific combination of a shelf with multiple tiers, transfer means, and a sorting robot as described in this patent application may be unique.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sorting robot identify the items to be sorted?
The patent application does not provide details on how the sorting robot recognizes and sorts the items into or out of the boxes.
What is the maximum capacity of the shelf in terms of the number of boxes it can hold?
The patent application does not specify the maximum capacity of the shelf in terms of the number of boxes it can accommodate.
Original Abstract Submitted
A sorting system, a sorting method, and a program that can reduce the time required for sorting items using a shelf are achieved. A sorting system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a shelf in which a plurality of boxes are contained in a plurality of tiers, transfer means for putting each box in or taking it out of the shelf, and a sorting robot attached to the shelf configured to put an item in or take it out of each box. The transfer means pulls the box contained in an upper tier halfway out and the sorting robot puts in or takes the item out of each of the box contained in the upper tier and the box contained in the lower tier.
