The present invention relates to a modular cargo slider for easy modular assembly of at least one platform and custom configuration by the user. Optional dividers allow for the containment of a cargo on a top surface of the platform during transport and can be optionally adjoined to at least one platform, an end cap or a spacer as needed by the user. In some embodiments, the dividers include at least one indentation for assisting the user in securing the cargo on top of the top surface of the platform of at least one platform. In some embodiments, at least one end cap and at least one spacer allow for further custom configurations be the user.

Examples provide a method and apparatus for transporting equipment using a stackable transport frame. A set of adjustable brackets are removably attached to a portion of the stackable transport frame. The set of adjustable brackets are oriented in a downward and vertical configuration which is perpendicular to the transport frame to removably secure the stackable transport frame to a trailer. A set of parallel frame members define a wheel securing aperture to accommodate one or more wheels on the equipment being transported. A support member on the transported equipment sits within a longitudinal channel. A set of stacking brackets are configured to support a set of stackable transport frames in a vertical stacked configuration during storage.

Examples provide a method and apparatus for transporting equipment using a stackable transport frame. A set of adjustable brackets are removably attached to a portion of the stackable transport frame. The set of adjustable brackets are oriented in a downward and vertical configuration which is perpendicular to the transport frame to removably secure the stackable transport frame to a trailer. A set of parallel frame members define a wheel securing aperture to accommodate one or more wheels on the equipment being transported. A support member on the transported equipment sits within a longitudinal channel. A set of stacking brackets are configured to support a set of stackable transport frames in a vertical stacked configuration during storage.

A storage arrangement that includes a rack receiving space; and a movement space. The rack receiving space includes at least One movable rack and the movement space may contain a movement device that interacts with the at least one rack. The movement space is arranged above the rack receiving space in a direction of gravity, and the movement device is releasably engaged with the at least one rack.

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.

An unmanned delivery machine includes a vehicle body that travels autonomously on a road without a driver and a storage device that includes a plurality of storage portions which are closed by a door portion which is able to be opened and closed and that is detachably attached to the vehicle body. The storage device in which luggage is stored in the plurality of storage portions is attached to the vehicle body.

Lift frames for a vehicle in this disclosure may include a frame body on a top portion of a frame, the frame body extending from a first end to a second end; a lift mechanism moveable with respect to the first end of the frame body, the lift mechanism comprising: a lift body having a first end and a second end, a lifting surface on the first end of the lift body and the second end of the lift body being positioned so as to be movable with respect to the first end of the frame body, wherein the lifting surface is positioned to engage an underside of a cargo container when placed on an upper side of the frame body; and an inflatable air bag having an upper side and a lower side and mounted on the lower side to a platform positioned on the frame beneath the lift body, wherein the inflatable air bag is connected on the upper side thereof to a mounting surface attached to the lift body; and a source of compressed air in fluid communication with the inflatable air bag. Such lift frames may include one or more such lift mechanisms associated with the compressed air source and the lift frames may be used to load and unload cargo containers locked and supported by the lift frames in transit and unlocked and detached from the lift frames when delivered in an easy and safe manner.

A method and apparatus for transporting a payload carrying device is disclosed. The method comprises providing at least one payload carrying device, a vehicle for transporting the at least one payload carrying device, a connection device for connecting the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device, at least one sensor device for capturing information regarding the vehicle's surrounding environment, and a control unit for operating the connection device autonomously to connect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device where, once connected, the weight of the at least one payload carrying device rests directly on the floor and the vehicle autonomously transports the at least one payload carrying device to a desired location, and operating the connection device autonomously to disconnect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device at the desired location where the at least one payload carrying device is immobilized.

Embodiments provide shelves, bracket systems, automated picker robots, totes, and other features that may be used with delivery vehicle configurations that have automated cargo areas. A delivery vehicle may include a picking robot that selectively retrieves packages for delivery without requiring substantial human intervention for locating those packages. The cargo area of the delivery vehicle may further comprise a plurality of customizable shelving units that generate custom-sized shelves for packages. The shelves may include a plurality of individually movable shelf brackets having retaining members that pivot between an extended and retracted position to hold the package in place and to enable the picking robot to retrieve the package from the shelf. Another embodiment provides for a tote having a drive mechanism to hold letters so that a letter may be automatically retrieved from the cargo arear and provided at a delivery location.

Methods and systems for autonomously altering shape and functionality of on-road vehicles. An on-road autonomous vehicle, which is currently integrated with a first object and thus having a respective certain functional shape, performs a respective certain function. A request is obtained to alter functionality of the on-road vehicle, which consequently releases autonomously the first object, self drives to a location of a second object, and self-integrates with the second object by straddling-over and grabbing the second object, thus switching to a different functional shape and consequently accomplishing said alteration of functionality.