Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240246773). PACKAGE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND PACKAGE SUPPLY APPARATUS simplified abstract
PACKAGE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND PACKAGE SUPPLY APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yuhi Minamino of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Reiya Asanuma of Inagi Tokyo (JP)
PACKAGE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND PACKAGE SUPPLY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246773 titled 'PACKAGE CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND PACKAGE SUPPLY APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a package conveyance apparatus that includes side-alignment conveyors and auxiliary conveyance belts to efficiently handle irregularly arranged packages.
- The apparatus has three side-alignment conveyors that align packages in different directions while conveying them.
- It also features auxiliary conveyance belts on the sides of the conveyors to apply force and adjust speeds for optimal package handling.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Three side-alignment conveyors for aligning packages in different directions.
- Auxiliary conveyance belts for applying force and adjusting speeds.
- Efficient handling of irregularly arranged packages.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in logistics and warehousing industries for automated package handling and sorting.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the challenge of efficiently handling irregularly arranged packages in conveyor systems.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in package handling.
- Reduced errors in package alignment.
- Enhanced automation in logistics operations.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in e-commerce fulfillment centers, distribution warehouses, and postal facilities to streamline package conveyance processes.
Questions about Package Conveyance Apparatus: 1. How does the auxiliary conveyance belt differ from the side-alignment conveyors in terms of function? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in a logistics facility?
Original Abstract Submitted
in an embodiment, a package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors each receiving packages conveyed in an irregularly arranged state in a conveyance direction and a direction intersecting the conveyance direction. the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors convey the packages in first, second, and third conveyance directions while side-aligning the packages in first, second, and third directions, respectively. the package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third auxiliary conveyance belts provided on respective side-alignment direction sides of the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, applying conveyance force to the packages in the first, second, and third directions, respectively, and differing in conveyance speeds from the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, respectively.