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A cargo device, cargo management system and method of managing cargo are provided. A cargo device includes a platform having a top side configured to support cargo thereon; a cassette attached to the platform, the cassette configured to engage with at least one corresponding rail in a surface, and electrically communicate with the at least one corresponding rail to receive power and / or data related to the cargo from a controller to actuate the wheels, the cassette, or both; and wheels attached to the platform, the cassette, or both, the wheels being configured to move the platform along the surface. One or both of the cassette and the wheels are retractable based on the data such that the cassettes are moved between an engaged position with the corresponding rail and a disengaged position with the corresponding rail.

Automated mobile sortation and delivery systems may include a track or rail system positioned within a cargo area of a vehicle, a plurality of carrier robots that move along the track system, and a plurality of package or item racks that are engaged and moved by the carrier robots. The carrier robots may load and unload package racks relative to the cargo area, may sort or shuffle the package racks among a plurality of positions, and may position or place package racks at an access position to enable access to packages loaded within the package racks by associates for delivery. The automated mobile sortation and delivery systems may facilitate faster, more reliable, and more efficient delivery of packages using automated and highly organized sortation and retrieval processes, thereby reducing the time and effort associated with finding, identifying, and delivering correct packages to delivery destinations according to a delivery route or schedule.

The invention relates to an automatic goods delivery device and a delivery vehicle, the automatic goods delivery device comprises a container and a mechanical arm, the container comprises a goods shelf and a container arranged on the goods shelf, the container is provided with a bottom wall used for bearing goods, and the bottom wall is a retractable movable part; the mechanical arm is used for moving the container between the designated position and the container, the mechanical arm comprises a mechanical arm body and a tail end executor installed at the end of the mechanical arm body, and the tail end executor is used for grabbing the container and driving the movable part to be folded to release goods when the container moves to the designated position. The cargo box can contain different types of cargoes, one cargo box is used for achieving standardized design and retractable movable part design in the circulation process, after the roller shutter is retracted, the cargoes automatically fall to the delivery position, only the cargoes are thrown at the tail end, the asset management problem caused by throwing of the container is avoided, and the utilization rate of the container is increased. A power source of the roller shutter comes from a chain wheel on the end effector, and the roller shutter can be driven to be folded only when the end effector is connected with the container.

Disclosed is a square-shaped service serving robot with an excellent service provision space utilization and, more specifically, to a square shaped service serving robot with an excellent service provision space utilization that it serves various services to be provided to customers, 5 provides a tableware return function depending on the situation, and maximizes driving safety and stability of the service serving robot by including sensors capable of detecting and recognizing obstacles and flow status information in real time, thereby promoting the usability and effectiveness of the service serving robot and the safety of the store.

A self-propelled robot includes a travel cart, a base part provided to an upper part of the travel cart and swivelable on a first rotation axis extending vertically, and a pair of robotic arms coupled to the base part at base-end parts, respectively. Each of the pair of robotic arms has a first link and a second link coupled at a base-end part to a tip-end part of the first link via a joint part. Base-end parts of the pair of first links are coupled to the base part so that the base-end parts are coaxially pivotable on a second rotation axis extending horizontally, and the base-end parts oppose to each other via the base part. The base-end parts of the pair of second links are coupled to side parts of the tip-end parts of the corresponding first links, on the opposing sides of the pair of first links.

Detecting, locating, identifying, engaging, and / or shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion as well as methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-program products therefor. Embodiments used for shifting objects in automated or semi-automated fashion may be implemented in stationary environments, and / or in moving, e.g., in-transit, environments, and may be used to transfer, route, and / or organize objects based on their designated destinations. The embodiments may further be implemented in a logistics network, thereby increasing the efficiency and capacity of the logistics network, among other benefits.

An accessory mounting system is easily coupled to an inner portion of a pick-up bed, thus allowing a user to easily mount and hold equipment. The mounting system includes a number of panels which can be mounted to existing structures within the pick-up box, and which have a pattern of openings to accommodate straps, brackets, tie-downs, and other holding mechanisms.

A selective retention system may have at least one side retention rail with an attachment portion and a retention portion. The retention portion may have a plurality of teeth. The system may also have an end retention rail with an attachment portion and a retention portion, where the retention portion at least one aperture.

A vehicle delivery box for delivering content to a location using a transport vehicle is provided. The vehicle delivery box can include a main body having a first mode and a second mode. The main body can also include a cavity formed in the main body. The main body in the first mode can be removably coupled to the transport vehicle. The main body in the second mode can be uncoupled from the transport vehicle and adapted to deliver a product. Further, a vehicle delivery box system is provided including a vehicle delivery box and a transport vehicle. A method for delivering a product is also provided.

A delivery vehicle is described. The vehicle may include a holding mechanism configured to hold a plurality of containers within the delivery vehicle. The plurality of containers may be configured to store a plurality of packages. The vehicle may further include a memory configured to store a first information including package attributes of each package and a mapping of each package with a container of the plurality of containers. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain the first information from the memory. The processor may be further configured to determine a target location to load a target package or a target container in the delivery vehicle based on the first information. The processor may further activate a vehicle interior visual or audio component to indicate the target location in the delivery vehicle to load the target package or the target container.

An in-vehicle cargo handling system includes a storage conveyor configured to circularly convey a cargo along a one-stroke conveyance route, and a stacker fixedly installed in a vehicle and configured to rotate the cargo at least around an axis parallel to a vehicle vertical direction, the stacker transferring the cargo between a first transfer position provided in the middle of the conveyance route and a second transfer position separated from the first transfer position in a horizontal direction, in which the stacker allows the cargo to be transferred to and from the storage conveyor at the first transfer position.

A system including: a self-contained module configured to install within a cargo vehicle; and a controller. The self-contained module includes: a shelf assembly; and a robotic assembly. The shelf assembly includes: shelves configured to store packages; and a chute extending between the shelves and configured to locate proximal a driver cab of the cargo vehicle. The robotic assembly includes: an end effector configured to manipulate the packages; a robotic arm configured to manipulate the end effector across the shelves; and an elevator configured to maneuver the robotic arm between the shelves. The controller is configured to: identify a shelf occupied by a package associated with a delivery location; trigger the elevator to maneuver the robotic arm to the shelf; and trigger the robotic arm to withdraw the package, via the end effector, toward the chute prior to arrival of the cargo vehicle at the delivery location.

A conversion system for modifying internal dimensions of a semitrailer for use in hauling freight, the conversion system comprising a plurality of first bumpers, each of the first bumpers being configured to removably attach to one of first and second opposing sidewalls of the semitrailer, wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to reduce an internal usable width of the semitrailer, and wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to allow airflow around the freight within the semitrailer.

A method for delivering a plurality of packages is described. The method includes obtaining, via a processor, information associated with a delivery plan of the plurality of packages from at least one memory. Based on the information, the method includes determining, via the processor, a current location, and a destination location of a target container. In response to the determination, the method includes determining, via the processor, a movement plan to move the target container to the destination location. Based on the movement plan, the method includes activating, via the processor, a first set of motorized tiles to move the target container to the destination location. The method further includes receiving, via the processor, an updated movement plan from a server plan when a preset condition is met. Based on the updated movement plan, the method includes activating, via the processor, a second set of motorized tiles.

For the automatic transfer of cargo (17) between vehicles, a first vehicle (1) and a second vehicle (2) are positioned relative to each other such that a first loading platform (5) of the first vehicle (1) faces a second loading platform (6) of the second vehicle (2). The positions of the first loading platform (5) and the second loading platform (6) are aligned by means of a first leveling system (15) of the first vehicle (1) and a second leveling system (16) of the second vehicle (2). After the alignment has been completed, the cargo (17) is transferred from the first loading platform (5) to the second loading platform (6) by means of a first transfer device (9, 10) of the first vehicle (1) and / or by means of a second transfer device of the second vehicle (2).

Modular container delivery systems and methods are described herein. A modular container delivery system may be implemented to facilitate autonomous delivery of packages to customers. A modular container, as described in greater detail below, may be attached to a battery operated electric vehicle (BEV) and autonomous driving platform chassis. The container system itself contains a package sorting mechanism that is configured to move packages inside the vehicle, organize them into separate section of the vehicle and retrieve packages for delivery on as needed.

Vehicle shelf systems having indicators thereon for improving loading and delivery efficiency. Items are scanned for loading, and the indicators on the vehicle shelves identify where to place the item based on the sequence of the delivery point along the delivery route. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when the delivery vehicle is in proximity to a delivery point when an item is to be delivered.

A rack system for a cargo space of a commercial vehicle having a rack with at least one shelf and at least one adjusting device for adjusting the shelf about a pivot axis extending in the width direction of the rack between a loading and unloading setting and a transport setting, In order to provide a rack system that can be used more efficiently and more ergonomically, the adjusting device is designed in such a way that a tilt angle of the shelf in the transport setting is greater than in the loading and unloading setting, and a load surface of the shelf in the transport setting faces away from an access side of the rack.

The invention relates to a system for the home delivery of at least one package previously placed in a motorised container (20), which package comprises communication means that allow it to be remotely controlled by a delivery vehicle (10) capable of transporting the container (20) from a storage location of the container (20) to the home (DOM) of the recipient of the package; the vehicle (10) comprising perception sensors and control means capable of guiding the container (20) from the delivery vehicle (10) to a drop-off site (LDP); the container (20) further comprising at least one means (22) for perceiving its environment that assist the perception sensors of the vehicle (10) in guiding the container (20) or replacing the latter for guiding the container (20) when the container (20) is no longer in the field of view or out of range of the perception sensors of the vehicle (10).

The invention relates to a piece goods transport vehicle (1) with a piece goods storage device (2) comprising a belt conveyor (3) with a first circulating conveyor belt (10), wherein the first circulating conveyor belt (10) has an upper run (11) serving for the transport and storage of the piece goods (31, 32), with a drive unit (6) for driving the first circulating conveyor belt (10) and with a control unit for actuating the drive unit (6), wherein the upper run (11) of the first circulating conveyor belt (10) runs in sections wound helically by at least 360°, wherein the drive unit (6) is designed to drive the first circulating conveyor belt (10) intermittently, and wherein a distance detection unit is provided which is designed to detect a movement distance of the upper run (11) in a conveying direction (13).Furthermore, the invention relates to an operating method for a general cargo transport vehicle (1) and its use in the transport of baggage at the airport and / or in the transport of parcels.

An autonomous package transfer system comprises a locker assembly including a storage compartment located at a destination. The locker assembly includes a locker door that is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An organizing mechanism is located in the storage compartment and includes a plurality of baskets that are moveable into alignment with the locker door via a drive unit. An autonomous vehicle delivery system includes at least one locker assembly located at a first destination and an autonomous vehicle. The locker assembly includes at least one storage compartment, the storage compartment including a door and a lock to selectively prevent access to the storage compartment. The autonomous vehicle comprises a chassis assembly and a storage assembly.

An autonomous delivery vehicle having one or more caster wheels that may be held off the ground for a portion of the time that the autonomous delivery vehicle travels. Each caster wheel is mounted in a pivot with a centering mechanism to hold the caster wheels in a design orientation. The caster wheel in the design orientation maximizes the view of forward-looking sensors on the autonomous delivery vehicle. The centering mechanism uses a compression spring that drives a follower and swashshaft to apply a rotation force on the caster wheels. The rotational force urges the casters frame and wheels to return to a design position. The rotational force increases with the rotational difference between the caster rotational position and the design position.

Mobile fulfillment container apparatus, systems, and related methods are disclosed. An example mobile container includes a storage area to move between a locked state and an unlocked state to provide access to inventory in the storage area; an electronic gating sensor to detect when the inventory has been removed from the storage area; and processor circuitry to output an instruction including a destination for the mobile container based on an order associated with the inventory.

An identifier associated with one or more assets is obtained in response to a reader component reading a tag associated with one or more assets as the one or more assets traverse a conveyor apparatus. At least partially in response to the obtaining of the identifier, a storage unit of a plurality of storage units is caused to automatically rotate to a loading location to receive the one or more assets.

A conversion system for modifying internal dimensions of a semitrailer for use in hauling freight, the conversion system comprising a plurality of first bumpers, each of the first bumpers being configured to removably attach to one of first and second opposing sidewalls of the semitrailer, wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to reduce an internal usable width of the semitrailer, and wherein the plurality of first bumpers are configured to allow airflow around the freight within the semitrailer.

A vehicle includes a chassis and a vehicle body coupled to the chassis. The vehicle body includes a cab disposed on a forward end of the chassis and a cargo body disposed on a rear end of the chassis. The cab includes a front door that is slidably engaged to the cab. The cargo body includes a side door that is slidably engaged to the cargo body. The front door and the side door are disposed on the same side of the vehicle.

System (100), comprising: a vehicle (101) comprising: a body (170) with an opening (155) and a storage compartment (190) attached to the opening (155), a removable cabin (165) that can be attached to the body (170), and a load-moving subsystem (107a) arranged to move a load (150) from the cabin (165) into a position accessible from an exterior area of ​​the vehicle (101); and a computing device (105) comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the computing device (105) is programmed to receive a request (140) to deliver the cargo (150) stowed in the cabin (165), wherein the request (140) includes a time and place to deliver the cargo (150), to actuate the cargo movement subsystem (107a) on the basis of the request (140) to move the cargo (150) from the cabin (165) to the storage area, and to actuate the cargo movement subsystem (107a) to move the cargo (150) to the cabin (165) if the cargo (150) is not collected within a predetermined period of time.