Abstract: Some example embodiments described herein relates to a system for configuring a tag name of an electronic component. The system can include a processor that can obtain a dataset comprising a plurality of tags, where each tag can be associated with an electronic component. Further, the processor can identify a metadata associated with the plurality of tags. Further, the processor can recognize a set of tags from amongst the plurality of tags that exhibit a common relationship. The common relationship can be indicative of at least one of: a pattern, a behavior, a usage type, and an installation location, corresponding to the set of tags. Further, the processor can generate a tag nomenclature for the set of tags and configure a tag name of the plurality of tags based on the tag nomenclature.

Abstract: Various example embodiments described herein relate to an item conditioning assembly, which includes a support frame and a conditioning belt supported by the support frame so that a first portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a first tension and a second portion of the conditioning belt is supported by the support frame at a second tension relatively lower than the first tension. The second portion of the conditioning belt can be suspended over a conveyor such that an item received between the conditioning belt and the conveyor, enters in an unconditioned state and is released in a conditioned state.

Abstract: A shoe sorter is described. The shoe sorter can include a switch plate that supports movement of a shoe pin of a pusher shoe, a finger, and an actuation arm. In some examples, the finger can be configured to be moved in a first direction in response to a portion of the shoe pin contacting a portion of the finger. The actuation arm can be pivotably engaged to the finger so that a movement of the finger in the first direction can cause a movement of the actuation arm in a second direction. In this regard, the actuation arm in the second direction can cause a change in a signal outputted by the photoelectric sensor coupled to the shoe sorter. This change in the signal can be used by a processor to determine that the shoe pin is misaligned.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a label-placement module having a first feeder assembly, including a horizontal delivery platter for receiving a label, and a first drive wheel, positioned adjacent to a distal end of the horizontal delivery platter and rotatable to move the label on the horizontal delivery platter in a first direction. The label-placement module may include a second feeder assembly coupled to an actuator that moves the second feeder assembly vertically to a delivery position associated with the container. The second feeder assembly having a vertical delivery platter for receiving the label from the horizontal delivery platter and a second drive wheel rotatable to move the label forward in the first direction towards the container such that at least a portion of the label may be clamped between the container and a lid of the container thereby attaching the label to the container.

Abstract: An end of arm tool includes a rotating plate with a first slot and an end effector inserted through the first slot with a clearance to move the end effector within the first slot. Further, the rotating plate is adjusted to alter an orientation of the end effector to position the end effector at one of a plurality of different angles based on characteristics of object to be handled by the end effector.

Abstract: A material handling system has a vertical lift two vertically aligned carriages that are independently positionable on a vertical support structure by respective drive systems. A processor subsystem selects one of the two carriages to move an article from at least one in-feed conveyor to a selected level of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). The processor subsystem concurrently positions the other carriage to avoid a collision.

Abstract: An object redirection mechanism for a conveying system is provided. The object redirection mechanism is configured to redirect an object moved by the conveying system from a first direction to a second direction. The object redirection mechanism includes an arm tunnel positioned proximate an end of a conveyor configured for moving an object in the first direction. The arm tunnel includes an object stop having an object stopping portion defining at least a first side of the arm tunnel at least substantially parallel with the second direction and configured to engage an object moving in the first direction. The object stopping portion defines at least one finger aperture to enable at least one of the rotationally-retractable fingers to, when aligned with the at least one finger aperture, rotate between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A corresponding object conveying system and method of assembling an object stop are provided.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and computer program products for a mobile fulfillment center are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may comprise: a mobile platform, wherein the mobile platform is configured to facilitate the movement of the autonomous mobile fulfillment center; an automated storage and retrieval system mounted on the mobile platform, wherein the automated storage and retrieval system is configured to facilitate at least the storage or delivery of one or more items; a communication system mounted on the mobile platform, wherein the communication system is configured to receive one or more communications from a warehouse management system; and a robotic pick and place system mounted on the mobile platform, wherein the robotic pick and place system is configured to pick the one or more items from the automated storage and retrieval system and place the one or more items in a delivery location.

Abstract: A conveyor roller includes a roller tube, a motor assembly comprising a motor and a motor shaft and a drive assembly engaged with the motor assembly and the roller tube. The drive assembly includes a drive member, a connector, and a sleeve. The drive member includes at least one first slot that axially extends from a front face of the drive member towards a rear face. The connector includes an axial opening and at least one first projection extending radially outwardly. A sleeve disposed at least partially between the connector and the drive member. The sleeve is configured to engage the at least one first slot of the drive member and the at least one first projection of the connector. A portion of the sleeve extends radially outwardly of the drive member, such that the portion of the sleeve is configured to engage an inner surface of the roller tube.

Abstract: A roller for a conveyor is described. The roller can have a first end, a second end, and a crown defined along a length of the roller between the first end and the second end. The crown of the roller includes a groove defined along an apex portion of the crown. The groove can support an O-ring and the crown can support a flat band mounted over the O-ring in the groove.

Abstract: A controller of a material handling system performs a method of creating a multidrop pattern of articles for robotic placement in layers on a pallet. A pattern is presented on a user interface of any currently positioned representations of articles on a pallet. A control affordance for inputting drag'n'drop and numeric inputs is presented on the user interface for robotic control operations to perform a multidrop of the more than one article in an end effector of a robotic arm for placement of the more than one article. User inputs are received that indicate placement position of a first subset of the more than one article. User inputs are received that indicate placement position of a second subset, which is mutually exclusive of the first subset, of the more than one article. The user inputs are converted into a place sequence of robotic control operations to perform a multidrop of the articles by the robotic arm.

Abstract: An object redirection mechanism for a conveying system is provided. The object redirection mechanism is configured to redirect an object moved by the conveying system from a first direction to a second direction. The object redirection mechanism includes an arm tunnel positioned proximate an end of a conveyor configured for moving an object in the first direction. The arm tunnel includes an object stop having an object stopping portion defining at least a first side of the arm tunnel at least substantially parallel with the second direction and configured to engage an object moving in the first direction. The object stopping portion defines at least one finger aperture to enable at least one of the rotationally-retractable fingers to, when aligned with the at least one finger aperture, rotate between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A corresponding object conveying system and method of assembling an object stop are provided.

Abstract: A container dumping module comprises a frame assembly and a conveyor bed with plurality of rollers supported on the frame assembly. A cradle assembly positioned on the frame assembly. The cradle assembly comprises a pair of lower and upper guide support plates to support a container in a home position, a transit position, and a work position. A drive assembly mechanically coupled to the frame assembly and configured to drive the cradle assembly to one of the home position, the transit position, or the work position.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for an improved accumulation conveyor and systems and methods for controlling a high rate, high density tunable accumulation conveyor. In one embodiment, an accumulation conveyor system determines whether an item detection variable associated with a second zone of a plurality of zones is satisfied, wherein the second zone is downstream of a first zone. The accumulation conveyor system determines whether at least one of two operational characteristic variables is satisfied. In an instance where both the item detection variable and at least one operational characteristic variable are satisfied, the accumulation conveyor system is configured to set a zone operating state associated with the first zone to inactive and send a command signal comprising the zone operating state associated with the first zone to a control module associated with the first zone. In another embodiment, an improved method for adjusting aggressiveness is disclosed.

Abstract: An object gripping mechanism is provided for use with a robotic arm. A robotic arm and method of manufacturing an object gripping mechanism are also provided. The object gripping mechanism includes an attachment modular configured to connect the object gripping mechanism to the robotic arm. The object gripping mechanism also includes a plurality of retractable arms each pivotably connected with the attachment modular. The object gripping mechanism also includes one or more movement mechanisms collectively configured to pivot the plurality of retractable arms to a desired position. The object gripping mechanism further includes a drive mechanism positioned within each of the plurality of retractable arms and configured to pivot the object engagement feature using a gear and timing belt configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a carriage lift assembly including a mast member, a top and bottom bearing assembly, one or more belt members, one or more belt tensioner assemblies, and one or more carriage assemblies. Each belt tensioner assembly defines a first clamping block and a second clamping block for securing a first and a second end, respectively, of a belt member to provide initial tension, and a pair of bolt members adjusted to move a slidable plate member upon which the second block is coupled to provide final tension. Each carriage assembly is removably attached to a corresponding belt tensioner assembly, and defines a center plate and two side plates. Each side plate defines at least a removable set of guiding wheels and a first set of guiding members.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for calibrating a carton detection system. The method includes receiving a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud of a calibration object, determining a 3D target pose of the calibration object by comparing the 3D point cloud to a point cloud template, receiving a two-dimensional (2D) optical image of the calibration object, identifying one or more markers of the calibration object based on the 2D optical image, determining a marker pose for each of the one or more markers based on the 2D optical image, determining a 2D target pose based on the marker pose for each of the one or more markers, generating a transformation matrix based on the 3D target pose and the 2D target pose, and calibrating the carton detection system based on the transformation matrix.

Abstract: A conveyor bed including a conveyor frame, a first set of rollers, a second set of rollers, and a pivotable frame is provided. The first set of rollers are coupled to the conveyor frame to transport an article from an upstream location to a downstream location. The pivotable frame pivotably coupled to a side of the of the conveyor frame. The second set of rollers mounted to the pivotable frame, positioned below the first set of rollers. A belt wrapped is around the second set of rollers, and selectively engages and disengages the first set of rollers in response to pivoting the pivotable frame based on predefined criteria.

Abstract: A robotic manipulator has a robotic controller that includes a programmable logic controller (PLC). The PLC can be configured to receive a planned motion path having a first path segment and an abort segment. The first path segment can be associated with a path to be followed by a joint of the robotic manipulator and is queued before the abort segment associated with the first path segment. The abort segment can be indicative of a path segment that in response to execution results in aborting an operation of the joint of the robotic manipulator. The PLC can be configured to validate the planned motion path based on an analysis of at least the first path segment and the abort segment. Further, upon successful validation of the planned motion path, the PLC can be configured to initiate execution of the first path segment by the joint of the robotic manipulator.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus and method of using the same. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus is configured to selectively direct an exemplary object traveling along a conveyor travel path to one of a plurality of adjacent conveyor locations. In various embodiments, the diverter apparatus may comprise a diverter conveyor surface, a cam follower, and a cam comprising a rotational range of motion about a cam shaft axis, the cam being physically engaged with the cam follower. Various embodiments are directed to a diverter apparatus configured to utilize a plurality of forces generated by the rotational motion of the cam to facilitate the transition of the directional configuration of the diverter conveyor surface from the first directional configuration to the second directional configuration, and, subsequently, from the second directional configuration back to the first directional configuration, again using the rotational motion of the cam.