Patents by Inventor Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo
Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11939157Abstract: A robotic service device is described for use on a robotic picking system grid. The robotic service device is capable of driving to any location on the grid order to perform maintenance operations or cleaning. Additionally, the service device may be used to rescue robotic load handling devices operational in the picking system. The robotic service device may include a releasable docking mechanism to enable it to dock and latch on to malfunctioning load handling devices. The service device may also be provided with cleaning capability and a camera to enable the condition of the grid and other robotic devices to be monitored.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Robert Rolf Stadie
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Patent number: 11912497Abstract: A customisable, modular storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. The stacks are contained within towers formed of stacks of bin receiving units. A grid network of tracks is provided on the top of the bin receiving units upon which load handling devices run. The load handling 30 devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Clarke, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Patent number: 11912499Abstract: A mechanised container for use in a robotic storage and picking system is described. The container includes a base openable to deposit at least one item from the container in to a further container positioned by a load handling device beneath the first container. Each item can be stored in such mechanised containers in stacks within a robotic storage and picking system.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Publication number: 20240010423Abstract: A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20240000028Abstract: A farming system, method and a growing tray system for propagating, growing and harvesting a crop, the growing tray system including an espalier frame defining a growing volume, being mounted to a base and configured to be movable with respect to the base between a substantially horizontal plane growing position and an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventor: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO
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Patent number: 11858738Abstract: A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern can include a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load-handling device includes a container-receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container-receiving space. The load handling device has a footprint that, in use, occupies only a single grid space in the storage system.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Robert Rolf Stadie
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Patent number: 11851275Abstract: A storage system and a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in the storage system are described. The storage system includes a plurality of rails or tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The grid pattern can include a plurality of grid spaces and each stack is located within a footprint of only a single grid space. The load handling device is configured to move laterally on the rails or tracks above the stacks. The load-handling device includes a container-receiving space located above the rails or tracks in use and a lifting device arranged to lift a container from a stack into the container-receiving space. The load handling device has a footprint that, in use, occupies only a single grid space in the storage system.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Robert Rolf Stadie, Matthew Robert Whelan, Christopher Richard James Brett
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Patent number: 11851276Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets are disclosed for fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. The disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Stuart Richard North, Robert Rolf Stadie
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Publication number: 20230406635Abstract: This disclosure relates a container storage and retrieval system including a frame structure configured to store a plurality of rows of containers. The system includes a load handling device including a first actuating assembly configured to move a container row lengthwise in order to retrieve a container from the container row for delivery to the workstation or add a container from the workstation to the container row.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Wilhelm Karl JOHANNISSON, Måns Fredrik Jonathan NILSSON
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Publication number: 20230356944Abstract: A load handling device is disclosed for retrieving, transporting, and delivering containers in a storage system having a grid structure formed of two substantially perpendicular sets of rails or tracks located above stacks of containers. An exemplary load handling device can include a wheel assembly, a container receiving space, and a plurality of vehicle modules. The wheel assembly can include a first set of wheels to guide movement of the load handing device in a first direction and a second set of wheels to guide movement of the load handing device in a second direction. Each of the vehicle modules can include a container lifting means arranged to lift a container into the container receiving space and each of the vehicle modules can be moveable to adjust the spacing of the containers in the load handling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
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Publication number: 20230356984Abstract: A gripper for latching to a storage container is disclosed which includes: a gripper housing; a pair of gripper arms held in the gripper housing, wherein the gripper arms have cooperating shapes; and a movable rotatable actuator held in a channel between the pair of gripper arms for moving the gripper arms between closed and open positions. A load handling device for lifting and moving storage containers can include one or more grippers. A method of using a gripper, and a grid-based storage and retrieval system which can include at least one load handling device containing one or more grippers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventors: Wilhelm JOHANNISSON, Andrew INGRAM-TEDD, Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Xuan SUN, Paul TURNER
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Patent number: 11807419Abstract: The present invention relates to containers which can be stacked one on top of another whilst still permitting easy access to the contents of any container within the stack without the need for de-stacking. The contents of the containers remain secured within the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Paul Stewart, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Patent number: 11807453Abstract: An object handling and retrieving system and method are described. A storage system is described suitable for storing multiple product lines in an automated warehouse environment. The storage system includes a plurality of load handling devices disposed above a frame and independently moveable to access different stacks. The load handling device can retrieve and transport a target container to a sequencing and temporary storage portion having a sorting frame for taking delivery of the target container and moving it to an output port of the sorting frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Andrew John Ingram-Tedd, Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Pawel Karolinczak
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Patent number: 11794994Abstract: A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture Lindbo, Andrew John Ingram-Tedd
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Publication number: 20230331479Abstract: A vehicle for use with an object handling system, the object handling system including two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a first grid, a plurality of first uprights supporting the first grid, a plurality of containers arranged in stacks, each stack being located underneath the first grid, one or more robotic load handling devices configured to drive on top of the rails of the first grid, the one or more load handling devices including means for removing or replacing at least one container from the stacks. The vehicle includes two substantially perpendicular sets of rails forming a second grid substantially at the top of the vehicle above a storage space for carrying containers. The second grid interfaces with the first grid to allow the one or more load handling devices to drive from the rails of the first grid onto the rails of the second grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20230322443Abstract: The present invention relates to containers which can be stacked one on top of another whilst still permitting easy access to the contents of any container within the stack without the need for de-stacking. The contents of the containers remain secured within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Paul STEWART, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20230322485Abstract: A system for picking items from a containerised storage system is described. The items are stored in storage bins in stacks within a framework comprising a grid system disposed above the stacks of bins. Robotic devices are disposed on the grid, the devices acting so as to pick containers from the stacks of bins. The storage system is provided with at least one picking device for picking items from bins and depositing them directly in delivery containers DT.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD
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Publication number: 20230312244Abstract: A robotic picking device for picking items from a containerised storage system wherein items are stored in storage bins in stacks within a framework having a grid system disposed above the stacks of bins. Robotic picking devices are disposed on the grid, the devices acting to pick containers from the stacks of bins. The storage system is provided with at least one picking device for picking items from bins and depositing them directly in delivery containers DT.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Alexander James Badenoch HARVEY
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Publication number: 20230286745Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out. Each container may be provided with connectors having a push fit male connector located at a top edge of the container and a female connector at a bottom edge of the container. Adjacent containers in a stack can be linked by routing means, which form moldings on each container. The connectors can also have spring-loaded contacts. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: OCADO INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Paul CLARKE, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Pawel KAROLINCZAK
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Publication number: 20230271778Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets are disclosed for fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. The disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Lars Sverker Ture LINDBO, Andrew John INGRAM-TEDD, Stuart Richard NORTH, Robert Rolf STADIE