B65G13/02

LOGISTICS CONVEYER ROLLER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH ONBOARD SETTING FUNCTIONS
20230286757 · 2023-09-14 · ·

A logistics conveyer roller control system has a motor module, a driver module, a control module, and an HMI module. The driver module is electrically connected to the motor module. The driver module and the HMI module are electrically connected to the control module. The control module stores multiple control menus. The HMI module has a display unit to display the control menus. When the HMI module generates a selection signal, the control menu sets a corresponding control mode according to the selection signal, and controls the driver module to drive the motor module according to the control mode.

LOGISTICS CONVEYER ROLLER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH ONBOARD SETTING FUNCTIONS
20230286757 · 2023-09-14 · ·

A logistics conveyer roller control system has a motor module, a driver module, a control module, and an HMI module. The driver module is electrically connected to the motor module. The driver module and the HMI module are electrically connected to the control module. The control module stores multiple control menus. The HMI module has a display unit to display the control menus. When the HMI module generates a selection signal, the control menu sets a corresponding control mode according to the selection signal, and controls the driver module to drive the motor module according to the control mode.

ARTICLE STORAGE AND RETREIVAL SYSTEM HAVING A ROLLER DOOR
20230284813 · 2023-09-14 ·

An article storage and retrieval system includes a body having a first side wall, a second side wall and a support surface. The support surface establishes a first article retrieval zone and a second article retrieval zone. A first door support assembly is arranged at the body. A second door support assembly arranged at the body. A roller door is mounted between the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly. The roller door includes an opening. A motor, operatively connected to one of the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly, selectively operates to shift the roller door relative to the body. A controller activates the motor to shift the roller door and selectively align the opening with one of the first article retrieval zone and the second article retrieval zone.

ARTICLE STORAGE AND RETREIVAL SYSTEM HAVING A ROLLER DOOR
20230284813 · 2023-09-14 ·

An article storage and retrieval system includes a body having a first side wall, a second side wall and a support surface. The support surface establishes a first article retrieval zone and a second article retrieval zone. A first door support assembly is arranged at the body. A second door support assembly arranged at the body. A roller door is mounted between the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly. The roller door includes an opening. A motor, operatively connected to one of the first door support assembly and the second door support assembly, selectively operates to shift the roller door relative to the body. A controller activates the motor to shift the roller door and selectively align the opening with one of the first article retrieval zone and the second article retrieval zone.

Systems and methods for sorting objects to large numbers of orders

An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.

Systems and methods for sorting objects to large numbers of orders

An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.

Analog-controlled transport device with data read-out
11795001 · 2023-10-24 · ·

A conveyor apparatus includes a drive unit, a connection interface which transmits analog signals, and a drive control module which is coupled to the drive unit and to the connection interface via signal technology. The drive control module receives analog control signals via the connection interface in an operating state and controls the drive unit as a function of the analog control signals, outputs digital diagnostic signals via the connection interface in a digital communication state, and switches from the operating state to the digital communication state upon receipt of a switchover command. The switchover command is made up of a predetermined analog control signal or a predetermined sequence of analog control signals.

Analog-controlled transport device with data read-out
11795001 · 2023-10-24 · ·

A conveyor apparatus includes a drive unit, a connection interface which transmits analog signals, and a drive control module which is coupled to the drive unit and to the connection interface via signal technology. The drive control module receives analog control signals via the connection interface in an operating state and controls the drive unit as a function of the analog control signals, outputs digital diagnostic signals via the connection interface in a digital communication state, and switches from the operating state to the digital communication state upon receipt of a switchover command. The switchover command is made up of a predetermined analog control signal or a predetermined sequence of analog control signals.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING OBJECTS TO LARGE NUMBERS OF ORDERS

An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING OBJECTS TO LARGE NUMBERS OF ORDERS

An order fulfillment system is disclosed in which objects to be collected into orders are provided in output totes. The system includes a primary sortation system that includes a loop conveyance system that moves objects around a closed loop that includes a plurality of primary sortation exits, each of which leads to a location inside the closed loop, and a secondary sortation system that includes a plurality of secondary conveyances, each of which receives an object at one of the plurality of primary sortation exits, and conveys the object to one of a plurality of totes, the plurality of totes being within the closed loop of the primary sortation system.