Object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT)

Abstract

An object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) is disclosed for the purpose of efficient delivery of goods and groceries to urban, suburban, and rural dwellings and businesses by the delivery truck. The object retrieval and delivery system has at least one porch bot, mother bot, railed fork bot, railed crane bot, order for delivery system, and delivery vehicle / MMT. There is at least one overhead girder inside the delivery vehicle in a first configuration. When in a second configuration, the overhead girder is cantilevered from the side of the delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm is held vertical from the overhead girder(s) to lift and carry the mother bot and / or porch bot from / to the floor of the delivery vehicle to / from the ground beside the delivery vehicle.

Description

TITLE: Object Retrieval and Delivery System in the Form of a Modem Milk Truck (MMT)CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to provisional patent application number 63 / 198,686.

[0002] This application claims benefit to the earlier filing date and right of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to patent application number 17 / 595,985, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57(b).TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] This invention relates generally to an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a delivery apparatus for the purpose of enabling any individual to easily transport goods and groceries. An object retrieval and delivery system disclosed for the purpose of efficient delivery of goods and groceries to urban, suburban, and rural dwellings and businesses by delivery vehicles in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT). The purpose of the object retrieval and delivery system in the form of an MMT is to enable persons to load goods and groceries into the MMT and deliver the goods and groceries to the dwelling and businesses with physical and mental ease.BACKGROUND

[0004] The delivery van has changed very little from the original devised millennia ago. Typically, goods and groceries are loaded individually or in containers into and out of the van. Atthe loading and delivery site, often two people are required to lift and carry heavy goods or containers to and from the delivery vehicle. Lifting these heavy containers full of goods and groceries can cause injuries. Many people who can drive the van to the loading and delivery sites are excluded from delivery jobs, because they are unable to lift and carry the goods while loading and unloading.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides a means to delivery groceries and other products to individuals’ homes without needing to exert much physical effort. The object retrieval and delivery system in the form of an MMT eliminates the risk of injury that comes with the need to lift and carry heavy objects when delivering goods. This invention uses several different types of bots to transport goods from the grocery store to an individual’s residence.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot; at least one mother bot; at least one railed fork bot; at least one railed crane bot; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm held substantially vertical from said overhead girder(s) to lift and carry said mother bot and / or said porch bot from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch hot and / or said mother bot.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; and safety enhancing capabilities on said MMT.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts; vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

[0010] According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination of: a location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and / or geolocation data / streaming system.

[0011] According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an order to order comparison to other pending / future orders for saiduser and at least one geographically proximal user for a delivery path minimized container delivery.

[0012] According to a seventh aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

[0013] According to an eighth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an ergonomically assistive object retrieval and delivery system comprising: digitally monitoring said containers, porch bots, and mother bots for direction and / or movement indicating a mechanical assistance is needed to help a delivery person move said containers, porch bots, and mother bots; and when said mechanical assistance is desired, engaging at least one movement assistance motor, lever, and / or control to enable and / or assist a movement of said containers, porch bots, and mother bots.

[0014] According to a ninth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot; at least one mother bot; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm held substantiallyvertical from said overhead girder(s) to lift and carry said mother hot and / or said porch hot from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

[0015] According to a tenth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch bot and / or said mother bot.

[0016] According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising at least one railed fork bot.

[0017] According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising at least one railed crane bot.

[0018] According to a thirteenth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; and safety enhancing capabilities on said MMT.

[0019] According to a fourteenth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts; vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

[0020] According to a fifteenth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination of: a location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and geolocation data / streaming system.

[0021] According to a sixteenth aspect of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

[0022] According to a seventeenth aspect of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system comprising at least one porch bot comprising a storage shell having a shelved interior for storing products on shelves, brace rails on an external side of said storage shell, and a handle frame connected to said brace rails; and a mother bot comprising: a pad having a side to support said porch bot(s), and an adjustable height lift connected to an opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch hots, wherein said adjustable height lift is configured to raise, lower, and translate said pad from a landing to a transport vehicle.

[0023] According to an eighteenth aspect of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said porch bot comprises a handle frame displaceable along said brace rails to fixed positions in register with said shelves.

[0024] According to a nineteenth aspect of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said handle frame comprises arms which clasp opposite sides of said storage shell including a side comprising a door into a shelved interior.

[0025] According to a twentieth aspect of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said adjustable height lift(s) comprises at least one scissor lift having legs connected to said opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bot(s), wherein said legs having rolling wheels at a free end distal from said pad to roll on said landing and said transport vehicle.

[0026] An advantage of the present invention is that it eliminates the need to exert physical force while delivering goods to an individual’s residence. Therefore, this system also reduces the risk of injury for both the employee delivering the goods and the individual receiving the goods.

[0027] Further, an advantage of the present invention is that since physically lifting and carrying the goods is not required, any employee is physically capable of operating the system. The hots of the object retrieval and delivery system do all the lifting and transporting.

[0028] Another advantage of the present invention is that the MMT is fully equipped with rescue gear. In case of an emergency, such as a tree covering the road, the MMT has equipment to move the tree to ensure the individual receives their goods.

[0029] Another advantage of the present invention is that the MMT is fully equipped with a GPS system. This GPS system allows the MMT operator to use the best route to reach the individual receiving the order’s residence. The GPS system includes a location tracking label, optical / video systems, and / or geolocation data / streaming system.

[0030] The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to theaccompanying figures in which:BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the object retrieval and delivery system in the form of an MMT according to the invention;

[0032] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the control panel inside the cab of the MMT according to the invention;

[0033] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a porch bot on a mother bot for the object retrieval and delivery system in the form of an MMT according to the invention; and

[0034] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the MMT of the object retrieval and delivery system in the form of an MMT with railed crane / railed fork / porch bot elevator bots and rescue gear according to the invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. The details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to make and use the invention.

[0036] References in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an example embodiment," etcetera, indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to thesame embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that spatial descriptions (e g., “above,” “below,” “up,” “left,” “right,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” etc.) used herein are for purposes of illustration only, and that practical implementations of the structures described herein can be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner.

[0038] Throughout this specification, the word "comprise", or variations thereof such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.

[0039] Throughout this specification, the phrase “cutting and extrication tools”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0040] Hydraulic Rescue Tools (Jaws of Life): Used to cut through metal, concrete, and other materials to extricate trapped individuals.

[0041] Hydraulic Spreaders: Used to create space by spreading apart vehicle components or debris.

[0042] Hydraulic Cutters: Designed to cut through various materials, including metal.

[0043] Hydraulic Rams: Used to push, pull, or lift objects.

[0044] Air Chisels: Used to break apart materials.

[0045] Reciprocating Saws: Used for cutting through different materials.

[0046] Throughout this specification, the phrase “stabilization and lifting equipment”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0047] Heavy-Duty Jacks: Used for stabilizing vehicles and structures.

[0048] Rescuer Air Bags: Inflatable devices used to lift or stabilize objects, vehicles, or structures.

[0049] Cribbing: Wooden blocks used to stabilize lifted objects.

[0050] Throughout this specification, the phrase “search and rescue equipment”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0001] Thermal Imaging Cameras: Used to locate individuals in low-visibility environments.

[0052] Search Cameras: Flexible cameras used to search tight spaces.

[0053] Listening Devices: Used to detect sounds from trapped individuals.

[0054] Fiber Optic Scopes: Used to see inside confined spaces.

[0055] Throughout this specification, the phrase “rope and confined space rescue gear”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0056] Harnesses and Rope Systems: Used for rappelling, vertical rescue, and confined space operations.

[0057] Pulleys and Ascenders: Assist in raising and lowering individuals in vertical rescue scenarios.

[0058] Throughout this specification, the phrase “medical and first aid equipment”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0059] Advanced Life Support (ALS) Equipment: Medical supplies for providing immediate care to injured individuals.

[0060] Stretchers and Backboards: Used to transport injured individuals safely.

[0061] Medical Kits: Including bandages, splints, medications, and more.

[0062] Throughout this specification, the phrase “chemical and hazmat response gear”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0063] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Suits, masks, gloves, and boots designed to protect against hazardous materials.

[0064] Decontamination Equipment: Showers, sprayers, and tools to decontaminate individuals and equipment.

[0065] Throughout this specification, the phrase “lighting and power equipment”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0066] Portable Lighting: Illuminate rescue scenes during night or low-light conditions.

[0067] Generators: Provide power for tools and equipment at remote locations.

[0068] Throughout this specification, the phrase “communication and command gear”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0069] Radios: Communication devices for coordinating rescue efforts.

[0070] Incident Command System (ICS) Equipment: Whiteboards, maps, and other tools for managing complex operations.

[0071] Throughout this specification, the phrase “vehicle and machinery rescue equipment”, or variations thereof, will be understood to imply the inclusion of any or all of the following:

[0072] Vehicle Stabilization Kits: Equipment to stabilize overturned or unstable vehicles.

[0073] Machinery Rescue Tools: Tools to extricate individuals trapped in machinery.miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

[0074] Index of Labelled Features in Figures. Features are listed in numeric order by Figure in numeric order.

[0075] Referring to the Figures, there is shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 the following features:

[0076] Element 100 which is an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT).

[0077] Element 110 which is a porch bot.

[0078] Element 120 which is a mother bot.

[0079] Element 130 which is a railed fork bot.

[0080] Element 140 which is a railed crane bot.

[0081] Element 150 which is a delivery vehicle and / or transport vehicle.

[0082] Element 160 which is an overhead girder.

[0083] Element 170 which is a lift arm.

[0084] Element 180 which is a floor.

[0085] Element 190 which is an MMT control system.

[0086] Element 200 which is heavy equipment required for a rescue operation.

[0087] Element 210 which is a navigation and GPS system.

[0088] Element 220 which is a container.

[0089] Element 230 which is a movement assistance motor, lever, and / or control.

[0090] Element 240 which is an order for delivery system.

[0091] Element 250 which is a storage shell of a porch bot.

[0092] Element 260 which is a shelved interior of a storage shell of a porch hot.

[0093] Element 270 which is a brace rail of a storage shell of a porch hot.

[0094] Element 280 which is a handle frame of a storage shell of a porch bot.

[0095] Element 290 which is a pad of a mother bot.

[0096] Element 300 which is an adjustable height lift of a mother bot.

[0097] Element 310 which is a landing.

[0098] Element 320 which is an arm of a handle frame of a storage shell of a porch bot.

[0099] Element 330 which is a door of a storage shell of a porch bot.

[0100] Element 340 which is a scissor lift.

[0101] Element 350 which is a scissor lift leg.

[0102] Element 360 which is a scissor lift rolling wheel.

[0103] Element 370 which is a porch bot shelf.

[0104] Element 380 which is a finger, prong, clip, magnet, and / or any combination of handling or securing of MMT bots in design and utility of, an End of Tool Arm (EOTA).

[0105] Referring to the Figures, Figure 1 shows an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modem milk truck (MMT) 100. The object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modem milk truck (MMT) 100 is configured to store and transport porch bots 110 and mother bots 120. The side of the an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) 100 is open to show the way in which the porch bots 110 and mother bots 120 are arranged inside. The delivery vehicle and / or transport vehicle 150 is a truck where the operator drives and controls the object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck(MMT) 100. Figure 1 also shows the area that the heavy equipment required for a rescueoperation 200 can be stored.

[0106] Figure 2 shows the inside of the delivery vehicle and / or transport vehicle 150. The MMT control system 190, the navigation and GPS system 210, and the order for delivery system 240 can be found inside the delivery vehicle and / or transport vehicle 150. The inside of the passenger compartment of the vehicle is the vehicle’s command and control center. The vehicle’s command and control center is wirelessly connected to a main control point for a grocery store, region, or warehouse that can control and manage many vehicles equipped according to the invention.

[0107] Figure 3 shows five porch bots 110 on a mother bot 120. Each porch bot 110 has a storage shell of a porch bot 250. In the storage shell of a porch bot 250, there are shelved interiors of a porch bot 260, porch bot shelves 370, brace rails of a storage shell of a porch bot 270, handle frames of a storage shell of a porch bot 280, arms of a handle frame of a storage shell of a porch bot 320, and door of a storage shell of a porch bot 330. The mother bot 120 has a movement assistance motor, lever, and / or control 230, a landing 310, a pad of a mother bot 290, and an adjustable height lift of a mother bot 300. The adjustable height lift of a mother bot 300 is a scissor lift 340 with scissor lift legs 350 on scissor lift rolling wheels 360.

[0108] Figure 4 shows an empty delivery vehicle and / or transport vehicle 150 to show the floor 180, railed fork bots 130, railed crane bots 140, overhead girders 160 and lift arms 170. The railed fork bots 130, railed crane bots 140, overhead girders 160, finger, prong, clip, and / or hook 380, and lift arms 170 move the porch bots 110 and / or mother bots 120 in and out the vehicle for stocking with items to be delivered and for deliveries.

[0109] Element 170 refers to the telescopic extensions that actuate on the 3D axis and relates to element 380, which is the end of the arm operating tool.

[0110] Element 230 is a control panel. The additional circles initially represented channel locks to keep porch hots 110 from rolling off the mother hot 120. The actual motion controls for a mother hot 120 will be done by an ergonomic handle that has somewhat of a tilt-based control.

[0111] Elements 300, 340, 350, and 360 refer to the leg actuations of mother bots 120. The mother bot legs 350 can take the form of several different design concepts. In the embodiment of the mother bot legs 350 as shown in Figure 3, the mother bot legs 350 are scissor lifts. The mother bot legs 350 could also be any other mechanical or pneumatic lifting device capable of lifting a mother bot 120 loaded with stocked porch bots 110.

[0112] Element 380 is not just a finger, prong, clipper, hook, or clamp; it can be generalized and labeled as an End of Arm Operating Tool (EAOT). The reason for this designation is that its capabilities and design have not been finalized. The actual scope and potential that the EOAT has to branch into directions like electromagnets and / or vacuum based suction to retain bots in transit, as well as other methods not listed here, is why it needs to be generalized to an EOAT.

[0113] Although the original concept of tool storage and access is pull-out drawers, side entry would better be served by a design that mirrors step vans but incorporates the similar concept of overall storage by tucking tools in the interior steps. Element 200 is dispersed throughout the truck. The truck has roll up storage compartments, and the rear work area has its own unique utility in providing a short-range transport platform. Further, the rear workstation area has storage drawers incorporated which also double as steps to provide entry into the vehicle.

[0114] In a preferred embodiment according to the invention, there is a van loading apparatus for loading and unloading one or more containers comprising: at least one overhead girder 160 housed within a van in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantileveredfrom a side of said van, and at least one lift arm 170 held substantially vertically from said overhead girder(s) 160 to lift and carry said containers from / to a floor of said van to / from ground beside said van.

[0115] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van further comprising a first connector attached to each lift arm 170 to catch and release the containers.

[0116] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van further comprising a second connector attached to each lift arm 170 to catch and release a platform on which said containers stand to lift and carry said containers.

[0117] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein said first and / or second connector comprises a finger, prong, clip, or hook which extends from each of said lift arms 170 to catch, carry, and release said containers / platform. The finger, prong, clip, and / or hook 380 is configured to connect to the porch bots 110 and / or mother bots 120 to move them in and out of the vehicle.

[0118] The porch bot 110 in its design does not have excessive profile indentations and / or patterns on the front and back of the porch bot 110. The profiled screen or glass partition that sits on the door of the porch bot 110 was removed to better reflect the porch bot’s 110 advertising capabilities on the door panels themselves and through a mounted touch screen on the front of the porch bot 110.

[0119] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein said overhead girders 160 are arrayed parallel to each other and perpendicular to the front and the back direction of the van. The overhead girders 160 are configured to span or cover the floor of the back of the vehicle to maximize reach and coverage such that the porch bots 110 and / or motherbots 120 can be placed anywhere on the floor and the railed fork bots 130, railed crane bots 140, overhead girders 160, and lift arms 170 can connect to the porch bots 110 and / or mother bots 120.

[0120] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein at least one of the overhead girders 160 comprises a first bar attachable to said van and a second bar movable to extend said overhead girder from fully inside said van in said first configuration to partially outside said van over the ground beside said van in said second configuration. This allows the porch bots 110 and / or mother bots 120 to be picked up and placed onto the ground next to the vehicle for use.

[0121] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein the lift arm(s) 170 is / are movably connected to said overhead girder(s) 160 to be displaced from within said van in said first configuration and to beside said van in said second configuration.

[0122] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein said lift arms 170 are slidably connected to said overhead girders 160.

[0123] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van further comprising girder attachments to attach said overhead girder(s) 160 to a ceiling of said van parallel to said ceiling. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van further comprising girder attachments to attach said overhead girder(s) 160 to opposite side walls of said van rising from said floor.

[0124] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein at least one of said girder attachments attaches moveably to said ceiling wall to move at least one of said overhead girders 160 from fully inside said van in said first configuration to partially outside said van insaid second configuration.

[0125] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein at least one of said girder attachments is disposed on said girder(s) intermediate movable portions of said girder and configured to cantilever from a side of the van in said second configuration.

[0126] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van further comprising a first door installable in a side wall of the van for said lift arms 170 to lift and carry said containers through in said second configuration.

[0127] In an alternative embodiment of the invention, there is a van wherein said first door is sized and openable when installed in said side wall to permit passage through said first door of part of said overhead girder when moving from said first configuration to said second configuration.

[0128] In an alternative embodiment the invention, there is a van further comprising a jack to raise and lower said van comprising said van loading apparatus from a chassis of a truck.

[0129] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a van truck comprising a cab for a driver, a van behind the cab and the van loading apparatus according to the invention.

[0130] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot 110; at least one mother bot 120; at least one railed fork bot 130; at least one railed crane bot 140; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm 170 held substantially vertical fromsaid overhead girder(s) 160 to lift and carry said mother hot 120 and / or said porch bot 110 from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

[0131] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch bot 110 and / or said mother bot 120.

[0132] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; and safety enhancing capabilities on said MMT.

[0133] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts; vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

[0134] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination of: a location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and / or geolocation data / streaming system.

[0135] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an order to order comparison to other pending / future orders for said user and at least one geographically proximal user for a delivery path minimized container delivery.

[0136] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

[0137] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an ergonomically assistive object retrieval and delivery system comprising: digitally monitoring said containers, porch bots 110, and mother bots 120 for direction and / or movement indicating a mechanical assistance is needed to help a delivery person move said containers, porch bots 110, and mother bots 120; and when said mechanical assistance is desired, engaging at least one movement assistance motor, lever, and / or control to enable and / or assist a movement of said containers, porch bots 110, and mother bots 120.

[0138] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot 110; at least one porch bot 110; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in asecond configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm 170 held substantially vertical from said overhead girder(s) 160 to lift and carry said mother hot 120 and / or said porch bot 110 from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

[0139] The general concept of motion is that empty payloads come in the front (forward end) of the side of the truck and full payloads go out the back of the truck. In addition, payloads could go out the side of the truck. Entire carriers of payloads (i.e. mother bots 120 loaded with porch bots 110) could be loaded or unloaded from the back and the side.

[0140] The general concept is that it is a linear delivery system in the essence that things run from front to back. That motion of delivery orders coming on and off the MMT is a part of the fundamentals of the system and may allow for the delivery of payloads to go other directions like out the sides of the vehicle to accommodate differing delivery methods.

[0141] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch bot 110 and / or said mother bot 120.

[0142] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising at least one railed fork bot 130.

[0143] The gantry arms can also take the form of something like an arcade claw or a hook attached to a cable with a winch. The movement of the porch bots 110 inside the truck is not limited to horizontal movement. The porch bots 110 can also be moved vertically similar to the movement of the aforementioned arcade claw

[0144] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising at least one railed crane bot 140.

[0145] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; and safety enhancing capabilities on said MMT. This includes, but is not limited to, any combination of cutting and extrication tools, stabilization and lifting equipment, search and rescue equipment, rope and confined space rescue gear, medical and first aid equipment, chemical and hazmat response gear, lighting and power equipment, communication and command gear, and / or vehicle and machinery rescue equipment.

[0146] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts; vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

[0147] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination of: a location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and geolocation data / streaming system.

[0148] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is an object retrieval and delivery system further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

[0149] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system comprising at least one porch bot 110 comprising a storage shell having a shelved interior for storing products on shelves, brace rails on an external side of said storage shell, and a handle frame connected to said brace rails; and a porch bot 110 comprising: a pad having a side to support said porch bot(s) 110, and an adjustable height lift connected to an opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bots 110, wherein said adjustable height lift is configured to raise, lower, and translate said pad from a landing to a transport vehicle.

[0150] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said porch bot 110 comprises a handle frame displaceable along said brace rails to fixed positions in register with said shelves.

[0011] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said handle frame comprises arms which clasp opposite sides of said storage shell including a side comprising a door into a shelved interior.

[0152] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system wherein said adjustable height lift(s) comprises at least one scissor lift having legs connected to said opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bot(s) 110,wherein said legs having rolling wheels at a free end distal from said pad to roll on said landing and said transport vehicle.

[0153] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, there is a product transport and storage system comprising at least one porch bot 110 comprising a storage shell having a shelved interior for storing products on shelves; and a porch bot 110 comprising: a pad having a side to support said porch bots 110; and an adjustable height lift connected to an opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bots 110, wherein said adjustable height lift is configured to raise, lower, and translate said pad from a landing to a truck trailer bed.

[0154] In an alternative embodiment, of this preferred embodiment, there is a version wherein said porch bot 110 comprises brace rails on an external side of said storage shell.

[0155] In an alternative embodiment, of this preferred embodiment, there is a version wherein said porch bot 110 comprises a handle frame displaceable along said brace rails to fixed positions in register with said shelves, and optionally wherein said handle frame comprises arms which clasp opposite sides of said storage shell including a side comprising a door into said shelved interior.

[0156] In an alternative embodiment, of this preferred embodiment, there is a version wherein said adjustable height lift(s) comprises at least one scissor lift having legs connected to said opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bots 1110, wherein said legs having rolling wheels at a free end distal from said pad to roll on said landing and said truck trailer bed.

[0157] In an alternative embodiment, of this preferred embodiment, there is a version wherein said adjustable height lift comprises at least one threaded eyelet through which a trunnion passes to rotatably connect to said distal end to said porch bot 110, and wherein said trunnion comprisesa threaded exterior which meshes with said threaded eyelet to connectively and operatively attach said distal end to said porch hot 110 by turning said trunnion.

[0158] In an alternative embodiment, of this preferred embodiment, there is a version further comprising a navigation and GPS system and a position streaming system enhanced in over / under layers with at least one of a location tracking label (planet codes, cubic codes, etc), an optical / video systems integration (ultra violet, infrared, satellite imagery), and / or a geolocation data integration.

[0159] The porch bot 110 elevator of the present invention is for lifting and rotating a porch bot 110 to position said porch bot 110 inside and outside of a truck trailer, said porch bot elevator comprising a column support, a trunnion rotatably connected to said column support in parallel, and a platform base connected orthogonal to said trunnion, wherein said platform base is arranged to be rotated around said column support by turning said trunnion.

[0160] There are alternative embodiments of the porch bot 110 wherein said column support comprises at least one threaded eyelet through which said trunnion passes to rotatably connect to said column support, and said trunnion comprises a threaded exterior which meshes with said threaded eyelet to translate said platform base parallel to said column support by turning said trunnion.

[0161] There are alternative embodiments of the porch bot 110 wherein said column support has a longitudinal slot to access a longitudinal traversing mechanism which said column support comprises in its interior, wherein at least one threaded eyelet is connected to said longitudinal traversing mechanism to translate said platform base parallel to said column support.

[0162] There are alternative embodiments of the porch bot 110 further comprising a navigation and GPS system and a position streaming system enhanced in over / under layers with at least one of a location tracking label (planet codes, cubic codes, etc), an optical / video systems integration (ultra violet, infrared, satellite imagery), and / or a geolocation data integration.

[0163] The railed fork bot 130 of the present invention is for lifting and positioning in a truck trailer with a porch bot 110 comprising a storage shell having a shelved interior, said railed fork bot 130 comprising a base end distal from a distal end, a plurality of tines of a fork to lift said porch bot 110 wherein said fork extends from a carriage which slides along a rail arm from said base end to said distal end, said base end is configured to support said railed fork bot 130 vertically from a truck trailer bed of said truck trailer, and said distal end comprises a rail car interface to connect to a rail car on a roof of said truck trailer to stabilize said rail car as a column.

[0164] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 wherein said rail car interface is arranged to connect said distal end of said rail arm to a winch on said rail car to raise and lower said carriage along said rail arm.

[0165] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 wherein said distal end comprises at least one threaded eyelet through which a trunnion passes to rotatably connect to said distal end to said porch bot 110, and wherein said trunnion comprises a threaded exterior which meshes with said threaded eyelet to connectively and operatively attach said distal end to said porch bot 110 by turning said trunnion.

[0166] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 further comprising a navigation and GPS system and a position streaming system enhanced in over / under layers withat least one of a location tracking label (planet codes, cubic codes, etc), an optical / video systems integration (ultra violet, infrared, satellite imagery), and / or a geolocation data integration.

[0167] The railed fork bot 130 of the present invention is for lifting and positioning in a truck trailer with a porch bot 110 wherein said railed fork bot 130 comprising a base end distal from a distal end, tines of a fork to lift said porch bot 110 wherein said fork extends from a carriage which slides along a rail arm from said base end to said distal end, said base end is configured to support said railed fork bot 130 vertically from a floor of said truck trailer, and said distal end comprises a rail car interface to connect to a rail car on a roof of said truck trailer to stabilize said rail car as a column.

[0168] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 wherein said distal end comprises at least one threaded eyelet through which a trunnion passes to rotatably connect to said distal end to said porch bot 110, and wherein said trunnion comprises a threaded exterior which meshes with said threaded eyelet to connectively and operatively attach said distal end to said porch bot 110 by turning said trunnion.

[0169] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 wherein said rail car interface is arranged to connect said distal end of said rail arm to a winch on said rail car to raise and lower said carriage along said rail arm.

[0170] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 comprising teeth arrayed along a longitudinal length of said rail arm and said carriage comprises a ratchet which operates on said teeth to raise and lower said carriage along said rail arm.

[0171] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork bot 130 comprising a wheel on said base end of said rail arm to roll said rail arm along said floor.

[0172] There are alternative embodiments of the railed fork hot 130 further comprising a navigation and GPS system and a position streaming system enhanced in over / under layers with at least one of a location tracking label (planet codes, cubic codes, etc), an optical / video systems integration (ultra violet, infrared, satellite imagery), and / or a geolocation data integration.

[0173] The railed crane bot 140 apparatus of the present invention is for lifting and positioning in a truck trailer a porch bot 110 according to claim 1 and wherein the railed crane bot 140 apparatus is further comprising a roof rail to be connected to a roof of said truck trailer longitudinally intermediate a front wall and an opposite rear door of said truck trailer, a rail car which runs a longitudinally direction along said roof rail, wherein suspended from said rail car is a winch having a cord with a free end with a hook to lift and position said porch bot 110.

[0174] There are alternative embodiments of the railed crane bot 140 comprising an extension arm which extends in a direction orthogonal to said longitudinal direction of said roof rail, wherein said hook hangs from a cord which hangs over a distal end of said extension arm.

[0175] There are alternative embodiments of the railed crane bot 140 wherein said winch is connected to said rail car by an axle around which said extension arm rotates when urged.

[0176] There are alternative embodiments of the railed crane bot 140 further comprising a navigation and GPS system and a position streaming system enhanced in over / under layers with at least one of a location tracking label (planet codes, cubic codes, etc), an optical / video systems integration (ultra violet, infrared, satellite imagery), and / or a geolocation data integration.

[0177] There are alternative embodiments of the railed crane bot 140 wherein said free end comprises at least one threaded eyelet through which a trunnion passes to rotatably connect to said free end to said porch bot 110, and wherein said trunnion comprises a threaded exteriorwhich meshes with said threaded eyelet to connectively and operatively attach said free end to said porch hot 110 by turning said trunnion.

[0178] The modern milk truck (MMT) of the present invention is for moving porch bots 110 (or their equivalent) comprising any combination of a porch elevator bot, a railed crane bot 140, and / or a railed fork bot 130.

[0179] The van loading apparatus for loading and unloading one or more containers of the present invention is comprises at least one overhead girder housed within a van in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said van, and at least one lift arm 170 held substantially vertically from said overhead girder(s) 160 to lift and carry said containers from / to a floor of said van to / from ground beside said van.

[0180] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising a first connector attached to each lift arm 170 to catch and release the containers.

[0181] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising a second connector attached to each lift arm 170 to catch and release a platform on which said containers stand to lift and carry said containers.

[0182] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein said first and / or second connector comprises a finger, prong, clip, or hook which extends from each of said lift arm 170s 170 to catch, carry, and release said containers / platform.

[0183] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein said overhead girders 160 are arrayed parallel to each other and perpendicular to the front and the back direction of the van.

[0184] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein at least one ofthe overhead girders 160 comprises a first bar attachable to said van and a second bar movable to extend said overhead girder from fully inside said van in said first configuration to partially outside said van over the ground beside said van in said second configuration.

[0185] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein the lift arm(s) 170 is / are movably connected to said overhead girder(s) 160 to be displaced from within said van in said first configuration and to beside said van in said second configuration.

[0186] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein said lift arms 170 are slidably connected to said overhead girders 160.

[0187] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising girder attachments to attach said overhead girder(s) 160 to a ceiling of said van parallel to said ceiling.

[0188] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising girder attachments to attach said overhead girder(s) 160 to opposite side walls of said van rising from said floor.

[0189] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein at least one of said girder attachments attaches moveably to said ceiling wall to move at least one of said overhead girders 160 from fully inside said van in said first configuration to partially outside said van in said second configuration.

[0190] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein at least one of said girder attachments is disposed on said girder(s) intermediate movable portions of said girder and configured to cantilever from a side of the van in said second configuration.

[0191] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising a first door installable in a side wall of the van for said lift arms 170 to lift and carry said containers throughin said second configuration.

[0192] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus wherein said first door is sized and openable when installed in said side wall to permit passage through said first door of part of said overhead girder when moving from said first configuration to said second configuration.

[0193] There are alternative embodiments of the van loading apparatus comprising a jack to raise and lower said van comprising said van loading apparatus from a chassis of a truck.

[0194] The truck of the present invention comprises a cab for a driver, a van behind the cab and the van loading apparatus.

[0195] An advantage of the present invention is that it eliminates the need to exert physical force while delivering goods to an individual’s residence. Therefore, this system also reduces the risk of injury for both the employee delivering the goods and the individual receiving the goods.

[0196] Further, an advantage of the present invention is that since physically lifting and carrying the goods is not required, any employee is physically capable of operating the system. The bots of the object retrieval and delivery system do all the lifting and transporting.

[0197] Another advantage of the present invention is that the MMT is fully equipped with rescue gear. In case of an emergency, such as a tree covering the road, the MMT has equipment to move the tree to ensure the individual receives their goods.

[0198] Another advantage of the present invention is that the MMT is fully equipped with a GPS system. This GPS system allows the MMT operator to use the best route to reach the individual receiving the order’s residence. The GPS system includes a location tracking label, optical / video systems, and / or geolocation data / streaming system.

[0199] The invention has been described by way of examples only. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the claims.

[0200] Although the invention has been explained in relation to various embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot; at least one mother bot; at least one railed fork bot; at least one railed crane bot; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm held substantially vertical from said overhead girder(s) to lift and carry said mother bot and / or said porch bot from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

2. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch bot and / or said mother bot.

3. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; andsafety enhancing capabilities on said MMT.

4. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts; vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

5. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination ofa location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and / or geolocation data / streaming system.

6. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising an order to order comparison to other pending / future orders for said user and at least one geographically proximal user for a delivery path minimized container delivery.

7. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

8. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 1 further comprising an ergonomically assistive object retrieval and delivery system comprising: digitally monitoring said containers, porch hots, and mother bots for direction and / or movement indicating a mechanical assistance is needed to help a delivery person move said containers, porch bots, and mother bots; andwhen said mechanical assistance is desired, engaging at least one movement assistance motor, lever, and / or control to enable and / or assist a movement of said containers, porch bots, and mother bots.

9. An object retrieval and delivery system in the form of a modern milk truck (MMT) for loading and unloading one or more containers ordered for a delivery by a user comprising: at least one porch bot; at least one mother bot; an order for delivery system; and a delivery vehicle comprising at least one overhead girder housed within said delivery vehicle in a first configuration, and when in a second configuration cantilevered from a side of said delivery vehicle, and at least one lift arm held substantially vertical from said overhead girder(s) to lift and carry said mother bot and / or said porch bot from / to a floor of said delivery vehicle to / from ground beside said delivery vehicle.

10. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising an MMT control system for synchronizing and coordinating a movement of said porch bot and / or said mother bot.

11. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising at least one railed fork bot.

12. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising at least one railed crane bot.

13. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising any combination of: first responder capabilities; vehicle based delivery capabilities for all weather conditions; environment focused capabilities; and safety enhancing capabilities on said MMT.

14. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising a plurality of heavy equipment required for a rescue operation comprising any combination of: cutting and extrication tools; stabilization and lifting equipment; search and rescue equipment; rope and confined space rescue gear; medical and first aid equipment; chemical and hazmat response gear; lighting and power equipment; communication and command gear; pneumatic systems; air lines; storage for spare parts;vehicle and machinery rescue equipment; and / or miscellaneous tools comprising but not limited to any combination of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters, hammers, crowbars, axes, and / or shovels.

15. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising a navigation and GPS system enhanced with additional a plurality of spectrum wavelength data layers comprising any combination of: a location tracking label comprising planet codes; optical / video systems; and geolocation data / streaming system.

16. The object retrieval and delivery system as in claim 9 further comprising any combination of a visual video analysis system integration for a bot way-finding, a infrared video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, an ultraviolet video analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, a weather data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding, and / or a satellite data analysis system integration for enhancing said bot way-finding.

17. A product transport and storage system comprising at least one porch bot comprising a storage shell having a shelved interior for storing products on a plurality of shelves, brace rails on an external side of said storage shell, and a handle frame connected to said brace rails; and a mother bot comprising: a pad having a side tosupport said porch bot(s), and an adjustable height lift connected to an opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch hots, wherein said adjustable height lift is configured to raise, lower, and translate said pad from a landing to a transport vehicle.

18. The product transport and storage system of claim 17 wherein said porch bot comprises said handle frame displaceable along said brace rails to fixed positions in register with said plurality of shelves.

19. The product transport and storage system of claim 18 wherein said handle frame comprises arms which clasp opposite sides of said storage shell including a side comprising a door into said shelved interior.

20. The product transport and storage system of claim 17 wherein said adjustable height lift(s) comprises at least one scissor lift having legs connected to said opposite side of said pad from said side to support said porch bot(s), wherein said legs having rolling wheels at a free end distal from said pad to roll on said landing and said transport vehicle.

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