Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a rolling truck bed tray with a folding end is disclosed. The article includes a main tray component with a width that fits within the bed of a pickup truck, a folding extension component coupled to the main tray component by one or more hinges, and a plurality of casters coupled to an underside of the main tray component and the underside of the folding extension component. The folding extension component has an open position in which the main tray component and folding extension component are oriented at a common height above the bed of the pickup truck and a closed position in which the folding extension component is oriented on top of the main tray component.

Abstract: A storage system including a storage grid including vertical column profiles defining a plurality of grid columns. The grid columns include storage columns, in which storage containers can be stored one on top of another in vertical stacks. The storage grid including at least one rail grid at the upper ends of the column profiles, and a first container handling vehicle and a second container handling vehicle. The first and the second container handling vehicles each include at least one wheel base unit and a first container handling module or a second container handling module. Each wheel base unit having a wheel arrangement for movement of the wheel base unit in two perpendicular directions upon a rail grid of the storage system. The first container handling module is a different type of container handling module to the second container handling module.

Abstract: An egg grasp device is provided. Such a device includes a body and a plurality of elongated members extending from the body. The elongated members are interlaced to form a sheath capable of retaining an egg. The sheath has a distal end and a proximal end at which the elongated members are operably engaged with the body. The elongated members cooperate to define an opening at the distal end through which an egg is received when the elongated members engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is seated within the sheath. Associated systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A ball picking robot and a ball unloading method using the same. The ball picking robot includes a chassis, an L-shaped hanging lug, a ball storage frame, an electric push rod disposed on the chassis, a baffle disposed on the chassis, a bracket disposed on the chassis and a drive motor for driving the electric push rod to move. A movable end of the electric push rod is connected with one end of the L-shaped hanging lug, the other end of the L-shaped hanging lug is connected with a side of the ball storage frame, and a camera is disposed on the bracket.

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle includes a grabber that is operable to engage a refuse container, at least one sensor that is arranged to collect data indicating a relative positioning of a first arm of the grabber and a second arm of the grabber, and a controller having one or more control elements for selecting a target positioning of a first arm of the grabber and a second arm of the grabber. The first arm and the second arm automatically move to the target positioning in response to a signal received by an onboard computing device of the vehicle.

Abstract: To provide additional flexibility for a refuse collection vehicle, a removable fender panels are used on an outside portion of the main collection body. The removable fender panels are formed to have a sloped section that will cause rain, snow and other materials to naturally drain from the panel, thus helping to maintain the appearance of the vehicle. Since the fender panels are removable, they can be easily replaced when excessive signs of wear begin to appear. Further, this provides further flexibility during the manufacturing process since the panels can be manufactured from a wide variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum and many non-metallic materials.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for shipping of fabricated rectangular wooden modules used for construction of a wood frame structure and for shipping of other bulky items are described. In particular, the disclosure features a modified shipping container for shipping the fabricated rectangular wooden modules and methods of loading, transporting, and unloading the fabricated rectangular wooden modules. The modified shipping container features a removable header system and a removable cover. The fabricated rectangular wooden modules include a module length axis, a module width axis, a bounded wood perimeter, and joists or rafters oriented perpendicularly to the module length axis, and are stacked as cargo in the interior of the container such that joists or rafters of the fabricated rectangular wooden modules are substantially vertical and the length axes of the modules are substantially parallel to a length axis of the container.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the disclosure, a circulation conveyor transport wheel (100) may have: a framework (102) at which the circulation conveyor transport wheel (100) can be rotatably mounted; a multiplicity of coupling devices (104) which are arranged at an outer circumference of the framework (102) and of which each of the coupling devices has at least one form-fit contour (104f) for the form-fitting coupling-on of a substrate carrier (400), wherein the multiplicity of coupling devices (104) has a pair (302) of coupling devices (104), the form-fit contours of which have a smaller spacing to one another along the circumference than to the form-fit contours of the multiplicity of coupling devices (104) which are arranged immediately adjacent to the pair (302).

Abstract: Systems and method for forming a stable silo face in bulk material are disclosed. Particularly, systems and methods for forming a negative rake angle in a silo face of bulk silage are disclosed. Rotation of an articulated arm (e.g., raising and lowering), altering a length of the articulated arm (e.g., extension or retraction), and movement of a machine relative to the silo face (towards and away from) may be automatically controlled to form the negative rake angle. Different implementations contemplate automated control of all or fewer than all of these operations.

Abstract: A system to retain a bag within a container when rotated by a chute is provided. The system includes a linkage that pivots a second arm and a hook between a release position and a holding position, the linkage comprising an input, a first arm, and the second arm that supports the hook, and a fixed plate. The input is connected to a first arm such that movement of the input pivots the first arm. The second arm is pivotably connected to the first arm at a second end of the first arm, a spring is disposed at the pivotable connection between the first and second arms and is provided to bias the second arm toward a position where the second arm extends along a line that is substantially co-linear with a longitudinal axis through the first arm. The hook extends from an extended end portion of the second arm.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle has a Commercial and a Residential Mode whereby when in Commercial Mode, stops or fins, utilized in Residential Mode to assist in securing a residential container laterally at the front of the vehicle, are adjustable to prevent contact or interference with the cab protector or other portions of the vehicle when in Commercial Mode. The fins may be located and/or rotated, such as at least 30 degrees (from position to position) or above a horizontal or otherwise intermediate the residential and commercial configurations. The fins may preferably be located above a bottom of the crossbar when moving through the dumping cycle so as not to contact the cab protector in Commercial Mode. Preferably, the fins may also be housed on the residential refuse container rather than along the crossbar.

Abstract: Another implementation of the present disclosure is a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled with the chassis, a tailgate, an electric lock, and a fully electric tailgate actuator assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The tailgate is coupled with a rear of the body and is transitionable between a first position to limit access to the refuse compartment and a second position to allow access to the refuse compartment. The electric lock is operable between an engaged state and a disengaged state to limit movement of the tailgate out of the first position when the electric lock is in the engaged state. The fully electric tailgate actuator assembly is configured to transition the tailgate between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A wheel dolly for lifting and transporting a flat tire attached to an aircraft is comprised of a frame assembly having first and second laterally spaced frame members that are pivotally coupled to each other at one side. A ram is interposed between the first and second frame members. A pair of tire lifting and support assemblies are pivotally coupled the frame assembly. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the frame assembly to allow the frame assembly to roll in any direction.

Abstract: A vehicle floor structure includes a floor member having an opening and a floor panel covering the opening. The floor panel is configured by sequentially arranging and integrating a plurality of kinds of unit panels in a lateral direction of the unit panels, the unit panels having rectangular shapes as viewed from above a vehicle. Two end sides of the floor panel extending along a direction in which the unit panels are arranged (x direction) and one side of at least one of two unit panels arranged at opposite ends of the floor panel are supported by support portions of a floor member. A unit panel of which the one side is supported by the support portion of the floor member has a lighter weight per unit area than other unit panels having lateral lengths equal to or greater than a lateral length of the unit panel.

Abstract: Examples include systems and methods for lifting and moving gondolas using a modular gondola moving system. Components of a modular gondola moving system include interchangeable skates. The interchangeable skates are further removably attached to a longitudinal member which, when connected to the longitudinal member, form a skate system. Multiple skate systems are positioned to the underside of a gondola and may additionally be connected together by connector bars for stabilization and to form the modular gondola moving system. One or more lifting devices are provided independent of and are used in combination with each skate system for positioning the gondola on each skate system. The one or more lifting devices may be repeatedly used in order to place the gondola on a single modular gondola support system.

Abstract: A trailer system may have a first cargo area having a movable deck. The movable deck may be moved by an actuator. The movable deck may include a plurality of first rollers for engaging and translating cargo. And a movable tailgate may close the first cargo area when it is in a first position. The movable tailgate may have a plurality of second rollers for engaging and translating cargo when the movable tailgate is in a second position. The trailer system may have a plurality of movable decks, where each movable deck is coupled and moved by an actuator. Each actuator may comprise at least one of a hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electromechanical system. The trailer system may further have a set of lower movable decks and a set of upper movable decks. The set of upper movable decks may be coupled to the lower movable decks by actuators.

Abstract: An open top debris collection and transport cart with a hitch connector at a first end wall, a pair of wheels at an opposite second end wall, and a bottom panel connecting the end walls. The second end wall is outwardly angled from the bottom panel terminating in a top end, the wheels being positioned adjacent to the ground when the bottom panel is supported on the ground or when the bottom panel is rotated to a vertical orientation and the top end contacts the ground. An elevatable boom connectible to a work vehicle and having a mating hitch connector is provided. Elevating the boom slightly when the hitch is connected supports the cart by the wheels in contact with the ground surface allowing the work vehicle to move the cart. Further boom elevation rotates the bottom panel to a vertical orientation thus dumping the cart contents.

Abstract: An loading equipment and a conveying system for tank track moving supports are provided, the loading equipment includes an circular conveyor line and a loading device; the circular conveyor line includes a support frame, a baseplate is connected with the support frame, an circular guide rail is connected with the baseplate, trays are connected above the circular guide rail, fixture assemblies are connected with the trays, an circular driving part is connected with the trays; tracking cars are fixedly connected with the trays and slidably connected with the circular guide rail; the circular driving part is fixedly connected with the tracking cars. Seamless involvement of moving support from the blank transmission to the processing output process is achieved, the processing efficiency is improved, and the position of the moving support in the transportation process is definite.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a solution of high density storage and goods-to-man picking by proposing a three dimensional warehouse system for accurate inbound and outbound operation and management and improved space utilization rate of the warehouse. The technical solution includes a rack, containers, carrier vehicles, and track-switching devices. The rack includes a track structure and defines at least one load-bearing platform. The track structure includes running tracks, and the at least one load-bearing platform located below the running track. Each container stores goods, and part of the containers are stacked and placed on the at least one load-bearing platform. The carrier vehicle moves back and forth on the running tracks to perform storage and retrieval operations in the container storage system. The track-switching device is configured to switch the carrier vehicle from a current running track where the carrier vehicle is located to a target running track.

Abstract: An automated package Pickup and Receiving Station (PRS) (100) with autonomous ground vehicles (AGV) (18) are presented, which may be used to pick up, deliver and securely store packages (28), parcels, mail, prepared food, groceries or other items that may be placed in a tray, which may include an integrated container. A portal (10) facilitates loading of items into, and removal of items from, the PRS (100). Within the PRS (100), items (28) may be transported from source to destination on standardized trays (25), via a two-dimensional gantry (32) and an end of arm tool (22). The gantry (32) may be oriented for movement through a central corridor (21) in the PRS (100), with end of arm tool (22) adapted for pushing trays towards, or pulling trays from, either side of the gantry (32). Items may be stored on a tray (25) in internal shelving (20), or placed directly into an AGV (18), on either side of the PRS (100).