公开(公告)号：US11787067B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17328803

申请日：2021-05-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bertan Atamer ,  Jude Jonas ,  Areej Pirzada ,  David Michael Lewis ,  Noah Scott Wieckowski ,  Gregory Coleman

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0683 ,  B25J15/0052

Abstract: An apparatus includes a bellows and a lip. The bellows defines an interior cavity. The lip is coupled to the bellows such that the lip is concentric with the bellows. The lip extends away from the bellows in a radial direction and in a vertical direction such that the lip forms a cup shape. The bellows and the lip define a passage from the lip through the interior cavity. The lip includes a rib on an outer surface of the lip such that the rib extends along the outer surface of the lip and away from the bellows in the radial direction and in the vertical direction.

公开(公告)号：US11630027B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-18

申请号：US17191371

申请日：2021-03-03

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Erica Aduh ,  Jude Jonas ,  Kristine Bunker-Moore ,  Michel Bruehwiler

IPC: G01M13/027 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L25/00

Abstract: Systems and methods to test robotic end effectors may comprise a testing rig having variable mass properties. The testing rig may include a variable weight assembly and a movement assembly that can adjust a position or orientation of the variable weight assembly. In this manner, the testing rig can be modified to simulate or replicate mass properties of a plurality of items, and grasp performance of a robotic end effector may be measured using the testing rig. Further, simulation models of end effectors and items may be validated based on actual grasp performance of a robotic end effector and the testing rig having variable mass properties.

公开(公告)号：US10913165B1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US16586568

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jude Jonas ,  Bertan Atamer ,  Gregory Thomas Merlino ,  Gregory Coleman ,  Robert Kevin Katzschmann ,  Erica Aduh ,  Manikantan Nambi ,  Beth A. Marcus ,  Kristin Covelle ,  Areej Pirzada

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B65G47/91

Abstract: Examples described herein are directed to an item manipulation system that includes an end of arm tool. The end of arm tool includes a suction manifold including multiple independently controllable asymmetrical suction zones. The end of arm tool is also configured to rotate about a tool axis to selectively align the independently controllable asymmetrical suction zones with target items for manipulation.

公开(公告)号：US11938617B1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17145987

申请日：2021-01-11

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jude Jonas ,  Bertan Atamer ,  Gregory Thomas Merlino ,  Gregory Coleman ,  Robert Kevin Katzschmann ,  Erica Aduh ,  Manikantan Nambi ,  Beth A. Marcus ,  Kristin Covelle ,  Areej Pirzada

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B65G47/91

CPC classification number: B25J15/0683 ,  B65G47/91

Abstract: Examples described herein are directed to methods, computer-readable media, and systems for controlling an end of arm tool with one or more suction zones to pick up an item. Sensor data regarding the item is obtained. The sensor data is used to determine which of the one or more suction zones should be used to pick up the item. A rotational orientation is also determined that orients the determined suction zone(s) with the item. The end of arm tool is then instructed to create a suction force at the one or more suction zones and to pick up the item using the suction force.

公开(公告)号：US11845181B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US17328736

申请日：2021-05-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bertan Atamer ,  Jude Jonas ,  Areej Pirzada ,  Gregory Coleman ,  Noah Scott Wieckowski ,  David Michael Lewis ,  Timothy Joseph Jordan

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0683 ,  B25J15/0052

Abstract: An apparatus includes a suction cup, a fitting, and a filter. The suction cup defines an interior cavity with a first opening and a second opening. The fitting is coupled to the suction cup. The fitting includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the fitting defines a chamber. The second portion of the fitting is positioned within the interior cavity and is coupled to the first portion of the fitting to secure the first portion of the fitting to the suction cup. The filter is positioned within the chamber such that the suction cup and the fitting define a passage from the second opening, through the interior cavity, and through the chamber and the filter.