Abstract: The disclosure provides an automated container resizing apparatus and system, an automated method of resizing a container, and a cutting tool that can be used for the resizing. In one example, the system includes the cutting tool, a controller, a conveyor, and a moveable support that can be a robotic arm. The controller can operate the conveyor to position a container in a cutting zone. The dimensions of the box and product fill height within the container are obtained and translated by the controller into a programmed cutting pattern. The controller then operates the robotic arm to perform the programmed cutting pattern on the box with the cutting tool. The cutting tool can be mounted on the robotic arm that rotates about its axis to cut side walls of the container for resizing.

Abstract: Provided herein are aspects of a shopping device and system. In one embodiment, a shopping device includes a weight measurement device configured to weigh products placed thereon; a product interface configured to receive product identifiers; and a controller configured to communicate with a remote database and determine that a product identifier received by the product interface corresponds to a first product placed on the weight measurement device, determine a cost of the first product placed on the weight measurement device, and calculate a cumulative weight and cumulative cost of the first product with one or more products placed on the weight measurement device. Embodiments of a shopping system may also include a product carrying device and a user interface, wherein the user interface may include a visual display, an input interface, and a payment interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of conveyor systems and product mover systems. In one embodiment, an expandable conveyor segment, comprises an end frame; a plurality of x-bars coupled with each side of the end frame, each x-bar including: an outer bar having a first, second, and third joint point; and an inner bar having a first, second, and third joint point; wherein the inner bar is movably coupled to the outer bar by a double-shouldered spacer; and wherein each x-bar is movably coupled with at least one adjacent x-bar; and a plurality of rollers coupled between the plurality of expandable x-bars.

Abstract: Enclosed herein are embodiments of a product transfer module and product transfer systems. In one embodiment, a product transfer module comprises a first shuttle, the first shuttle including a plurality of rollers, wherein the plurality of rollers are connected by one or more belts and includes a plurality of driven rollers and at least one driving roller; a second shuttle, the second shuttle including a plurality of rows of pulleys and a pulley drive positioned beneath the plurality of pulleys; and a cam system for raising and lowering the first and second shuttles; wherein the first shuttle directs product flow along a first flow path and the second shuttle directs product flow in a second flow direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of electrical adapters configured to connect a first segment with a second segment of a product moving system, wherein the electrical connection of the first segment is incompatible with an electrical connection of the second segment. In some embodiments, the adapter may comprise at least a female connector at one end; and a male connector at an opposing end, the male connector coupled with the female connector via wiring; wherein the female connector is a six jack connector wherein at least a first of the six jacks is configured for AC power, and at least a second of the six jacks is configured for relaying control signals; and wherein the male connector is a nine plug connector having at least a one plug configured for AC power, and at least two plugs configured for relaying control signals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of conveyor systems and product mover systems. In one embodiment, an expandable conveyor segment, comprises an end frame; a plurality of x-bars coupled with each side of the end frame, each x-bar including: an outer bar having a first, second, and third joint point; and an inner bar having a first, second, and third joint point; wherein the inner bar is movably coupled to the outer bar by a double-shouldered spacer; and wherein each x-bar is movably coupled with at least one adjacent x-bar; and a plurality of rollers coupled between the plurality of expandable x-bars.

Abstract: Embodiments and features of a product moving system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a collapsible product mover comprises a first portion having proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; a second portion having a proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side, wherein the proximal end of the second portion coupled with the distal end of the first portion; and a support structure beneath at least the first portion; wherein the first and second portions are configured to move between an open position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the top side of the first portion faces the top side of the second portion.

Abstract: Enclosed herein are embodiments of a product transfer module and product transfer systems. In one embodiment, a product transfer module comprises a first shuttle, the first shuttle including a plurality of rollers, wherein the plurality of rollers are connected by one or more belts and includes a plurality of driven rollers and at least one driving roller; a second shuttle, the second shuttle including a plurality of rows of pulleys and a pulley drive positioned beneath the plurality of pulleys; and a cam system for raising and lowering the first and second shuttles; wherein the first shuttle directs product flow along a first flow path and the second shuttle directs product flow in a second flow direction.

Abstract: Embodiments and features of a product moving system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a collapsible product mover comprises a first portion having proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side; a second portion having a proximal and distal end, and a top side and a bottom side, wherein the proximal end of the second portion coupled with the distal end of the first portion; and a support structure beneath at least the first portion; wherein the first and second portions are configured to move between an open position and a folded position, wherein in the folded position the top side of the first portion faces the top side of the second portion.