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公开(公告)号：US09555978B1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-31
申请号：US14723375
申请日：2015-05-27
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Erik Clement Hanssen , Jayson Michael Jochim , Brent Alan Hill , David Dickman Wong , Dawn Cecelia Ferraro , James Byron Hanson , Maria Rebecca St. Vincent
CPC classification number: B65G1/1378
Abstract: An inventory transfer station is provided in connection with a workspace of an inventory management system. At the inventory transfer station, items are transferred from container holders to empty containers thereby generating containers that may fulfill orders for items. The inventory transfer station may be semi-automatically configured to transfer items from the container holders to the empty containers utilizing a vertical reciprocating conveyor that feeds empty containers to the inventory transfer station via an inbound conveyor lane associated with the inventory management system. Containers that have received items from the container holder may be transferred to an outbound conveyor lane that may, via the vertical reciprocating conveyor, feed fulfilled containers to a shipping area of the workspace.
Abstract translation: 与库存管理系统的工作空间相关联地提供库存转运站。 在库存转运站，货物从集装箱转移到空容器，从而产生可以完成物品订单的集装箱。 库存转运站可以半自动地构造成使用垂直往复式输送机将物品从容器支架转移到空容器，该往复式输送机通过与库存管理系统相关联的入口输送通道将空容器送入库存转运站。 已经从容器支架接收物品的容器可以被转移到可以通过竖直往复式输送机将输送满足的容器送到工作空间的运输区域的出站输送通道。
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公开(公告)号：US20160375723A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-29
申请号：US14752120
申请日：2015-06-26
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , David Bruce McCalib, Jr. , Jon Stuart Battles
CPC classification number: B60B19/003 , B60B19/02 , B60B19/12 , B60B2900/351 , B60B2900/551 , B60Y2200/62 , B65G2207/34
Abstract: Concepts of an omnidirectional pinion wheel are described. In one embodiment, the wheel includes a hub, first and second annular rims each including inner and outer rim surfaces, spokes that extend from the hub to the first and second annular rims, a pinion ring including pinion rods that extend between the inner surfaces of the first and second annular rims, and first and second annular rings of rollers affixed on the outer surfaces of the first and second annular rims. Using an axis of freedom of the rollers, the wheel can move sideways in addition to forward and backward. Further, when used with a vertical rack gear, the wheel can provide vertical displacement by engagement between teeth of the gear and the pinion ring. Additionally, various racks and tracks with teeth for pinion ring engagement are described along with an example vehicle capable of vertical displacement using the wheels.
Abstract translation: 描述全方向小齿轮的概念。 在一个实施例中，轮包括轮毂，第一和第二环形轮圈，每个轮毂包括内轮缘表面和外轮缘表面，轮毂从轮毂延伸到第一和第二环形轮圈，小齿轮环包括小齿轮杆， 第一和第二环形边缘以及固定在第一和第二环形边缘的外表面上的滚子的第一和第二环形圈。 使用滚轮的自由轴，车轮可以向前和向后移动。 此外，当与垂直齿条一起使用时，轮可以通过齿轮的齿与小齿轮环之间的啮合来提供垂直位移。 此外，描述了具有用于小齿轮环接合的齿的各种齿条和轨道以及能够使用车轮进行垂直位移的示例性车辆。
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公开(公告)号：US20160176637A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-23
申请号：US14573881
申请日：2014-12-17
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Neil Scott Ackerman , Bijal Satish Mehta , Balaji Nageswaran , Rohit Kumar Nathany , Adrian Dsouza , Nihar Shashank Nabar , Mark Wellington Bosley , Jayson Michael Jochim , Ingrid Rivera , Ashwin Philip Ollapally , Michael Canty
CPC classification number: B62B3/005 , B65G1/1373 , B65G1/1375 , G05B15/02 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q30/0633 , G06Q30/0639 , G06Q50/28
Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for performing a consolidated pick and package process in a materials handling center. A computing environment may be employed to generate a batch of a plurality of items to be picked and packaged in fulfillment of a plurality of orders in the materials handling center. Shipping labels corresponding to items in the orders may be generated, wherein the shipping labels comprise pick information that aids a person in locating a corresponding one of the items in the materials handling center and packaging the corresponding one of the items in suitable packaging. A fulfillment cart may be employed by an operator in performing the consolidated pick and package process.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于在材料处理中心执行综合拾取和封装处理的各种实施例。 可以采用计算环境来生成要在材料处理中心中实现多个订单的要拾取和打包的多个物品的批次。 可以产生与订单中的项目相对应的运输标签，其中运输标签包括拾取信息，其帮助人在材料处理中心中定位相应的一个物品，并以合适的包装包装相应的一个物品。 运营商可以使用履行车来执行整合的拾取和包装过程。
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公开(公告)号：US10507982B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-17
申请号：US14975596
申请日：2015-12-18
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Martin Peter Aalund , Jon Stuart Battles , David Henry Clark , Ned Lecky , Jayson Michael Jochim
Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for managing the movement of inventory items within a materials handling facility using rollable containers and a gravity feed conveyance system. Inventory items are placed in the rollable containers and are routed to different locations within the materials handling facility along the gravity feed conveyance system, through use of gravitational forces that cause the rollable containers to roll. By using gravity to route inventory items within the materials handling facility, the energy and power requirements for the materials handling facility are reduced, which reduces overhead costs and which is better for the environment.
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公开(公告)号：US10450138B1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-22
申请号：US15727374
申请日：2017-10-06
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Tamas Pikler , Fei Hoai Lee , Jeremiah Brazeau , Jon Stuart Battles , Martin Peter Aalund , Jayson Michael Jochim , Gregory Karl Lisso , Samuel Christopher Uhlman
Abstract: Containers can be exchanged between container holders and container shuttles using an inventory conveyance system within a workspace. The container holders are configured to hold one or more containers having consolidated inventory items in high density storage. The container shuttles are also configured to hold one or more containers for performing other operations with respect to inventory items in the one or more containers. The containers are configured to hold inventory items while the inventory items move for various operations throughout the workspace and while the inventory items are stowed in high density storage in the workspace.
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公开(公告)号：US09600798B2
公开(公告)日：2017-03-21
申请号：US14857668
申请日：2015-09-17
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jon Stuart Battles , Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , Ned Lecky , Samuel Gardner Garrett , Paul Roy Raines, Jr. , Kaushik Mani , Yan Yan , David Henry Clark , John Tan
CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 , B25J9/16 , B65G1/04 , B65G1/1373 , G05B15/02 , G06Q10/083 , G06Q50/28
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for an automated materials handling facility. The automated materials handling facility uses a series of automated devices, such as automated guidance vehicles, mobile drive units, robotic arms, automated sorters, etc., to facilitate item receive, stow, pick, shipping and other aspects of materials handling. The automated devices are controlled by a materials handling control system that sends instructions to the various devices to coordinate operation of those devices and to coordinate flow of items through the materials handling system.
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公开(公告)号：US09580002B2
公开(公告)日：2017-02-28
申请号：US14752178
申请日：2015-06-26
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , David Bruce McCalib, Jr. , Jon Stuart Battles
CPC classification number: B60P1/48 , B60B19/003 , B60B19/02 , B60B2900/351 , B60B2900/551 , B62D57/04 , B65G2207/34 , B66B9/16
Abstract: Concepts of omnidirectional vehicle transport are described. In one embodiment, an omnidirectional vehicle includes a transportation platform, a drive system, and wheels. At a surface level, the vehicle can maneuver in any direction, including longitudinal and lateral directions. The vehicle can also be positioned to engage the wheels with a track having a rack gear to engage with the wheels. A control system of the vehicle can then drive the wheels in engagement with the track to raise the vehicle to a second level. At the second level, the vehicle can maneuver to transfer items onto the vehicle for transportation of the items back to the surface level. After the items are transferred onto the vehicle, it can be positioned for engagement with the track, and the control system can drive the wheels to lower the vehicle to the surface level and offload the items.
Abstract translation: 描述全方位车辆运输的概念。 在一个实施例中，全方位车辆包括运输平台，驱动系统和车轮。 在表面水平，车辆可以在任何方向上进行操纵，包括纵向和横向。 车辆也可以被定位成将车轮与具有齿条的轨道接合，以与车轮接合。 然后，车辆的控制系统可以驱动车轮与轨道接合，以使车辆升高到第二水平。 在第二级，车辆可以操纵将物品转移到车辆上以将物品运送回到地面水平。 在物品被转移到车辆上之后，它可以被定位成与轨道接合，并且控制系统可以驱动车轮以将车辆降低到表面水平并卸下物品。
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公开(公告)号：US09540190B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-10
申请号：US14682993
申请日：2015-04-09
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , Jon Stuart Battles , Paul Roy Raines, Jr. , Yan Yan
CPC classification number: G05B19/042 , B65D11/20 , B65D25/205 , B65G54/02 , G05B2219/2621
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling the movement of portable receptacles within a materials handling facility are described. The materials handling facility utilizes at least one linear induction motor (LIM) to move the portable receptacles having conductive elements from a first location to a second location within the facility. The LIMs may be configured such that most, if not all, of the movement of the receptacles is controlled by the application of energy from the LIMs to the conductive elements of the receptacles. This energy may cause the receptacles to move from one LIM to another LIM, where each LIM in sequence can apply force to the receptacle to pass it to the next LIM in the sequence. In some implementations, the portable receptacles are configured such that at least a base portion of the receptacle includes a conductive element to interact with the LIMs, while maintaining an overall light-weight configuration.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制材料处理设备内的便携式插座的移动的方法和装置。 材料处理设施利用至少一个线性感应电动机（LIM）将具有导电元件的便携式插座从第一位置移动到设施内的第二位置。 可以配置LIM，使得大多数（如果不是全部）容器的移动通过从LIM向容器的导电元件施加能量来控制。 这种能量可能导致插座从一个LIM移动到另一个LIM，其中每个LIM依次可以施加力到插座以将其传递到下一个LIM。 在一些实施方式中，便携式插座被配置为使得插座的至少一个基座部分包括与LIM相互作用的导电元件，同时保持整体的轻质构造。
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公开(公告)号：US20160297626A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-13
申请号：US14682993
申请日：2015-04-09
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Jayson Michael Jochim , Martin Peter Aalund , Jon Stuart Battles , Paul Roy Raines, JR. , Yan Yan
CPC classification number: G05B19/042 , B65D11/20 , B65D25/205 , B65G54/02 , G05B2219/2621
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling the movement of portable receptacles within a materials handling facility are described. The materials handling facility utilizes at least one linear induction motor (LIM) to move the portable receptacles having conductive elements from a first location to a second location within the facility. The LIMs may be configured such that most, if not all, of the movement of the receptacles is controlled by the application of energy from the LIMs to the conductive elements of the receptacles. This energy may cause the receptacles to move from one LIM to another LIM, where each LIM in sequence can apply force to the receptacle to pass it to the next LIM in the sequence. In some implementations, the portable receptacles are configured such that at least a base portion of the receptacle includes a conductive element to interact with the LIMs, while maintaining an overall light-weight configuration.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制材料处理设备内的便携式插座的移动的方法和装置。 材料处理设施利用至少一个线性感应电动机（LIM）将具有导电元件的便携式插座从第一位置移动到设施内的第二位置。 可以配置LIM，使得大多数（如果不是全部）容器的移动通过从LIM向容器的导电元件施加能量来控制。 这种能量可能导致插座从一个LIM移动到另一个LIM，其中每个LIM依次可以施加力到插座以将其传递到下一个LIM。 在一些实施方式中，便携式插座被配置为使得插座的至少一个基座部分包括与LIM相互作用的导电元件，同时保持整体的轻质构造。
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公开(公告)号：US09378482B1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-28
申请号：US14657690
申请日：2015-03-13
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor： Tamas Pikler , Fei Hoai Lee , Jeremiah Brazeau , Jon Stuart Battles , Martin Peter Aalund , Jayson Michael Jochim , Gregory Karl Lisso , Samuel Christopher Uhlman
CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 , B65G1/0492 , B65G1/10 , G05D1/0297 , G05D2201/0216 , G06Q10/087 , G06Q30/0635
Abstract: A container exchange station is provided in connection with a workspace of an inventory system. At the container exchange station, containers are exchanged between container holders and container shuttles. The container holders are configured to hold one or more containers having consolidated inventory items in high density storage. The container shuttles are also configured to hold one or more containers for performing other operations with respect to inventory items in the one or more containers. The containers are configured to hold inventory items while the inventory items move for various operations throughout the workspace and while the inventory items are stowed in high density storage in the workspace.
Abstract translation: 与库存系统的工作区相关联地提供容器交换站。 在集装箱换货站，货柜与货柜之间交换容器。 容器保持器被配置为容纳具有在高密度存储中的合并库存物品的一个或多个容器。 集装箱梭子还被配置为容纳用于对一个或多个容器中的库存物品执行其他操作的一个或多个容器。 容器被配置为保持库存物品，而库存物品在整个工作空间中移动用于各种操作，并且库存物品被存储在工作空间中的高密度存储器中。
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