公开(公告)号：US11481892B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16869006

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano ,  Gregory A. Cole ,  Tomas Kozel ,  Jianjun Wang

IPC: G06T7/00 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/88

Abstract: A method is disclosed for inspecting electrical components within a housing. The method may be useful for identifying dust, grime, corrosion, tree-like structures, edges and/or slots on electrical components. The method includes capturing two optical images of an electrical component and comparing the images. Variations in pixels between the two images may be used to generate warnings.

公开(公告)号：US11293152B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US16378994

申请日：2019-04-09

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano ,  Sangeun Choi ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge

IPC: E01F13/00 ,  B25J9/02 ,  G05D1/02 ,  E01F13/02 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G05B19/418 ,  B25J19/06 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G07F11/16

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are provided for automated item restocking using gantry robots and establishing safety barriers for retail work operation spaces in retail store environments. Robot controllers in communication with the gantry robots and barrier robots direct the autonomous movements thereof for transferring items between customer-accessible point of sale locations and customer-inaccessible storage, and for alternately restricting and enabling access to work operation spaces, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20200282560A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16297030

申请日：2019-03-08

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Jordi Artigas ,  Harald Staab ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Martinez ,  Sangeun Choi ,  Jianjun Wang ,  Xiongzi Li

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G47/90

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic restocking different items in retail store environments having POS locations for the items are disclosed. The method includes, for a first item of the different items, storing at least one first item parameter uniquely identifying the first item. The method includes determining, based on the at least one first item parameter, a first autonomous movement control scheme for manipulation of the first item by a robotic arm. The method includes executing, by the robotic arm, the first control scheme, the executing including shelving the first item on the shelf. The method includes evaluating, by a processor or a user of the robotic arm, the executing for the first item according to at least one predetermined first performance criteria. The method includes determining and storing, based on the evaluating, an updated first control scheme for subsequent executing by the robotic arm for the first item.

公开(公告)号：US20190287689A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16434682

申请日：2019-06-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  William J. Eakins ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Harshang Shah ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Morato ,  Biao Zhang ,  Luiz V. Cheim ,  Poorvi Patel ,  Stefan Rakuff ,  Saumya Sharma ,  Nolan W. Nicholas ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Sanguen Choi

IPC: G21C17/013 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01R33/12 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01J3/10

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting a machine includes an inspection vehicle constructed for wireless operation while submersed in a dielectric liquid medium. The inspection vehicle is self-propelled. A controller is operative to direct the activities of the inspection vehicle. A plurality of status interrogation systems is disposed on the inspection vehicle. The status interrogation systems are operative to capture inspection data regarding a plurality of inspection procedures performed on the machine.

公开(公告)号：US20190287688A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-19

申请号：US16434672

申请日：2019-06-07

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  William J. Eakins ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Harshang Shah ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Biao Zhang ,  Luiz V. Cheim ,  Poorvi Patel ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Andrew Salm ,  Sanguen Choi

IPC: G21C17/013 ,  G02B23/24

Abstract: A launching tube for use with a liquid filled tank can be sized to accommodate a submersible vehicle for dispensing into the liquid tank. The tank can be an electrical transformer or any other liquid containing tank such as but not limited to a chemical tank. The launching tube can include a valve for insertion into a launching chamber, and a tank side valve for launching of the submersible into the tank. In one form the launching tube includes an antenna for communication with the submersible and/or a base station. The launching tube can also include a sensor such as a camera, as well as an agitator. The agitator can be used to facilitate bubble removal from the inside of the launching tube.

公开(公告)号：US20180188187A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15859435

申请日：2017-12-30

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Hetal V. Lakhani ,  Cajetan Pinto ,  Gregory A. Cole ,  Gregory F. Rossano

IPC: G01N21/954 ,  G02B23/24 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  G01N2021/9546 ,  G01N2201/0216 ,  G01N2201/0621 ,  G01N2201/0853 ,  G02B23/2461 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  G02B23/26 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G06T2207/30164 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An inspection system for inspecting an internal component of a machine includes a remote controlled vehicle constructed to fit inside a desired portion of the machine; a controller operative to control an operation of the remote controlled vehicle; a tether coupled to the controller and to the remote controlled vehicle, wherein the tether is operative to transmit control signals from the controller to the remote controlled vehicle; and an imaging device extending from a front portion of the remote controlled vehicle and operative to view the internal component. The imaging device has a flexible articulating tip spaced apart from the front portion of the body.

公开(公告)号：US09919602B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US14780542

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Martinez ,  Harald Josef Stabb ,  Gregory F. Rossano

IPC: B60L1/00 ,  B60L15/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L15/20

CPC classification number: B60L1/003 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L15/007 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L2200/44 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2260/32 ,  Y02P90/60 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7275

Abstract: The drive inverter units that power the traction motors and steering motors of a manned or unmanned vehicle such as a mobile robot or automated guided vehicles (AGVs), industrial trucks or remote controlled vehicles that are equipped with a robot arm or other actuated mechanisms are also used to power the axes of the robot arms or other additional high power actuators (e.g. a lift table). The traction and steering motors can be disconnected from the drive and the motors of a robot arm or actuator can be connected to the drive and vice versa. The prerequisite is that driving and robot arm/actuator motion do not take place at the same time.

公开(公告)号：US09914513B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14535417

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: ABB SCHWEIZ AG

Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano ,  William Eakins ,  Daniel T. Lasko ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Andrew M. Salm ,  George Zhang

IPC: B63G8/00 ,  G21C17/013 ,  B63G8/04 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01M3/38 ,  E21B23/00 ,  B63G8/08 ,  G01N21/01 ,  B63G8/22 ,  H01F27/12

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/04 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G8/22 ,  B63G2008/002 ,  E21B2023/008 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G01M3/38 ,  G01N21/88 ,  G01N2021/0112 ,  G01R31/027 ,  G21C17/013 ,  H01F27/12

Abstract: An inspection device for use in a fluid container includes at least one thrust device, at least one ballast device and a cage which carries the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device. The cage includes at least two bars. Each bar provides an opening, the openings forming a cage cavity to carry the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device.

公开(公告)号：US11319151B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US16271230

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory F. Rossano ,  Sangeun Choi

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04

Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system allows for automated storage and retrieval of products at, for example, a retail facility. The automated storage and retrieval system may include a storage and retrieval machine having a retrieval tool adapted to engage a container and a storage unit having a shelf on which are disposed a plurality of containers. The containers, the retrieval tool, and/or the shelf are configured to facilitate access by the retrieval tool to an individual container of the plurality of containers by, for example, altering the container layout on the shelfs, altering the container geometry, or a combination of such features.

公开(公告)号：US20200324975A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-15

申请号：US16380351

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Harald Staab ,  Thomas A. Fuhlbrigge ,  Carlos Martinez ,  Sangeun Choi ,  Gregory F. Rossano ,  Jianjun Wang

IPC: B65G1/137

Abstract: A product manipulation tool for interacting with products and containers at, for example, a retail facility can include a securing mechanism to secure an exposed portion of the container with respect to a horizontal surface such as a shelf. The product manipulation tool can also include a stabilizing device to stabilize the container with respect to the horizontal surface prior to securing the container. The product manipulation tool can also include a support structure for insertion underneath the container to support the load. The stabilizing mechanism may lift or tilt the container prior to insertion of the support structure. In an example, the product manipulation tool may be disposed on a mobile unit configured for locomotion about the retail facility.