Patents by Inventor Lukas ZANGER

Lukas ZANGER 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).

  • Patent number: 11370616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot (2) configured to pick up and transport items; wherein the robot (2) comprises a pick up unit (10), wherein the pick up unit (10) comprises a pick up device (110) configured to pick up and release items, wherein the robot (2) is configured to move the pick up device (110) along a first direction, rotate the pick up device (110) around a first axis, and extend and retract the pick up device (110) along a second direction different from the first direction; wherein the robot (2) further comprises a shelf unit (8) configured to temporarily store items, wherein the shelf unit (8) comprises a rotatable portion (80) and a support structure (84), wherein the rotatable portion (80) is rotatable with respect to the support structure (84). The present invention also relates to a use of the robot and to a corresponding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: MAGAZINO GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel Schwab, Andreas Schnurrer, Lukas Zanger
  • Publication number: 20210387806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot (2) configured to pick up and transport items; wherein the robot (2) comprises a pick up unit (10), wherein the pick up unit (10) comprises a pick up device (110) configured to pick up and release items, wherein the robot (2) is configured to move the pick up device (110) along a first direction, rotate the pick up device (110) around a first axis, and extend and retract the pick up device (110) along a second direction different from the first direction; wherein the robot (2) further comprises a shelf unit (8) configured to temporarily store items, wherein the shelf unit (8) comprises a rotatable portion (80) and a support structure (84), wherein the rotatable portion (80) is rotatable with respect to the support structure (84). The present invention also relates to a use of the robot and to a corresponding method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: MAGAZINO GMBH
    Inventors: Daniel SCHWAB, Andreas SCHNURRER, Lukas ZANGER
  • Patent number: 10962963
    Abstract: A robot is adapted to pick up and transport objects and comprises a base plate, a drive unit, a pick up unit and a shelf unit, wherein the drive unit, the pick up unit and the shelf unit are positioned on the base plate. In addition, a method of transporting at least one object, comprising: providing the robot, the robot going to a first storing location where a first object is stored, the robot picking up the first object, and the robot transporting the first object to a first destiny location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MAGAZINO GMBH
    Inventors: Lukas Zanger, Timo Flamm, Daniel Schwab, Joachim Steven, Stephan Wetzel, Kai Franke
  • Publication number: 20190033837
    Abstract: A robot is adapted to pick up and transport objects and comprises a base plate, a drive unit, a pick up unit and a shelf unit, wherein the drive unit, the pick up unit and the shelf unit are positioned on the base plate. In addition, a method of transporting at least one object, comprising: providing the robot, the robot going to a first storing location where a first object is stored, the robot picking up the first object, and the robot transporting the first object to a first destiny location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: MAGAZINO GMBH
    Inventors: Lukas ZANGER, Timo FLAMM, Daniel SCHWAB, Joachim STEVEN, Stephan WETZEL, Kai FRANKE