Systems and methods for automated packaging and processing containers for shipping with place stack transfer management

The automated packing system uses a multidirectional conveyor with securement mechanisms and weight sensing to stabilize and orient lightweight containers, addressing the challenge of efficient handling and packing diverse sizes, ensuring high throughput and reduced human intervention.

WO2025165927A9PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18BERKSHIRE GREY OPERATING CO INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BERKSHIRE GREY OPERATING CO INC
Filing Date
2025-01-30
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

Existing automated systems face challenges in efficiently handling and packing lightweight shipping containers, particularly cardboard boxes, which are prone to tipping during high-throughput operations, and require systems that can accommodate a variety of container sizes while maintaining throughput efficiency.

⚗Method used

An automated packing system utilizing a multidirectional conveyor system with securement mechanisms, such as vacuum cups and belt-mounted fingers, to stabilize and manipulate containers, combined with weight sensing and programmable motion devices for precise packing, ensures containers are secured and oriented correctly for efficient packing operations.

🎯Benefits of technology

The system effectively stabilizes and orients lightweight containers, maintaining high throughput and reducing the need for human intervention, thereby enhancing packing efficiency and reducing container tipping incidents.

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Abstract

An automated packing system for placing at least one object into a container is disclosed. The automated packing system includes an input conveyance system for providing empty containers to a packing station, a multidirectional unit at the packing station for receiving the container and for urging the container against a corner provided by two braces, a programmable motion device for packing the container with objects provided by source containers, and an output conveyance system for receiving the container from the multidirectional unit following packing.
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