Object-Shifting Control for In-Transit Detection and Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current logistics systems face challenges in efficiently organizing, routing, and tracking a large number of objects, leading to limited capacity and resource inefficiencies in handling and transporting objects to specific destinations.
Innovation Solution
An object-shifting system comprising an object-shifting apparatus with detection, location, and engagement capabilities, supported by object-support structures and a shifting mechanism, directed by computing devices to automate the detection, identification, and transfer of objects across different locations within a logistics network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual handling and organizing of objects is used, then resource consumption is high and handling capacity is limited, but automation程度 is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables objects to be automatically identified, located, and routed through detection components (cameras, sensors) that track objects autonomously. The object-shifting apparatus automatically engages and transfers objects based on detected information, reducing the need for human intervention and increasing handling capacity without proportional increases in resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical handling with an automated system comprising detection components, object-shifting apparatus, and control mechanisms. This substitution of mechanical/manual operations with automated detection and shifting systems directly increases productivity while managing resource consumption through efficient automated coordination.
2Manufacturing precision
If automated object detection and shifting is implemented, then handling efficiency and precision are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct functional modules: detection components (cameras, sensors) for locating and identifying objects, object-shifting apparatus for transferring objects, and control systems for coordination. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for precision while managing overall system complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The object-shifting apparatus is designed with adaptable object-engaging components that can handle various object types and sizes. The detection system uses multi-functional sensors and cameras that can detect both location and identify objects simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, managing complexity while maintaining high precision.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple object-support structures are used to increase capacity, then object handling volume is improved, but space requirements and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs multiple object-support structures arranged in three-dimensional space, utilizing vertical stacking and spatial optimization. This dimensional approach allows the system to increase object handling capacity without proportionally increasing the footprint area, as objects are organized across multiple levels and spatial zones rather than requiring proportional horizontal expansion.
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AI summary
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.