An autonomous robot for tracking inventory of items in a target area comprising a base, a transport apparatus, a navigation sensor set configured to provide gather navigation and obstacle avoidance data, a sensor mast coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, the sensor mast comprising a main portion and a pole coupled to the main portion, an adjustable sensor array mounted along the sensor mast and comprising a plurality of adjustable sensors positioned at different heights and angular orientations along the sensor mast, wherein the adjustable sensors are configured to detect items on different vertical levels at multiple heights within the target area, and a processor operably coupled to the navigation sensor set and the adjustable sensor array, the processor being configured to receive sensor data and determine at least one of presence, identity, or location information for items. Alternative embodiments include a system for tracking inventory using such an autonomous robot.
Disclosed herein are various configurable, multifunctional area management carts that can be used to perform various functions in a large area such as a warehouse or retail building, along with various multifunctional area management systems that incorporate such carts to perform such functions. The cart can have a base comprising wheels operably coupled to the base, and a hitch operably coupled to the base, wherein the hitch is coupleable with the autonomous prime mover. The cart can also comprise an onboard processor associated with the base, wherein the onboard processor is in communication with the central processor, and an interface associated with the base, wherein the interface is in communication with the onboard processor. Certain alternative versions of the cart can also have at least one removable scaffold coupleable with the base, the at least one removable scaffold comprising at least one leg and at least one horizontal structure coupled to the at least one leg, and at least one area management instrument removably coupled to the at least one removable scaffold. Other embodiments relate to methods and systems for tracking and transporting items within a commercial space, including transporting items from a storage area to predetermined locations in a retail area with an autonomous vehicle.
Disclosed herein are various configurable, multifunctional area management carts that can be used to perform various functions in a large area such as a warehouse or retail building, along with various multifunctional area management systems that incorporate such carts to perform such functions. The cart can have a base comprising wheels operably coupled to the base, and a hitch operably coupled to the base, wherein the hitch is coupleable with the autonomous prime mover. The cart can also comprise an onboard processor associated with the base, wherein the onboard processor is in communication with the central processor, and an interface associated with the base, wherein the interface is in communication with the onboard processor. Certain alternative versions of the cart can also have at least one removable scaffold coupleable with the base, the at least one removable scaffold comprising at least one leg and at least one horizontal structure coupled to the at least one leg, and at least one area management instrument removably coupled to the at least one removable scaffold. Other embodiments relate to methods and systems for tracking and transporting items within a commercial space, including transporting items from a storage area to predetermined locations in a retail area with an autonomous vehicle.
Disclosed herein are various configurable, multifunctional area management carts that can be used to perform various functions in a large area such as a warehouse or retail building, along with various multifunctional area management systems that incorporate such carts to perform such functions. The cart can have a base comprising wheels operably coupled to the base, and a hitch operably coupled to the base, wherein the hitch is coupleable with the autonomous prime mover. The cart can also comprise an onboard processor associated with the base, wherein the onboard processor is in communication with the central processor, and an interface associated with the base, wherein the interface is in communication with the onboard processor. Certain alternative versions of the cart can also have at least one removable scaffold coupleable with the base, the at least one removable scaffold comprising at least one leg and at least one horizontal structure coupled to the at least one leg, and at least one area management instrument removably coupled to the at least one removable scaffold.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B60P 1/02 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with parallel up-and-down movement of load supporting or containing element
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
9.
MANUAL PALLET JACK HITCH AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an interchangeable hitch mechanism that is coupleable to a pusher device. Other implementations relate to a pusher device having such an interchangeable hitch mechanism that can be removably coupleable to a manual jack pallet.
B60D 1/07 - Multi-hitch devices, i.e. comprising several hitches of the same or of a different typeHitch-adaptors, i.e. for converting hitches from one type to another
B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
B60D 1/155 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube comprising telescopic or foldable parts
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an interchangeable hitch mechanism that is coupleable to a pusher device. Other implementations relate to a pusher device having such an interchangeable hitch mechanism that can be removably coupleable to a manual jack pallet.
B60D 1/07 - Multi-hitch devices, i.e. comprising several hitches of the same or of a different typeHitch-adaptors, i.e. for converting hitches from one type to another
B60D 1/145 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube
B60D 1/155 - Draw-gear or towing devices characterised by their type consisting of an elongated single bar or tube comprising telescopic or foldable parts
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an interchangeable hitch mechanism that is coupleable to a pusher device. Other implementations relate to a pusher device having such an interchangeable hitch mechanism that can be removably coupleable to a manual jack pallet.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
12.
IMPROVED STAND-UP UNIT WITH HIP FLEX FOR WHEELCHAIRS AND OTHER DEVICES
Disclosed herein is a stand-up unit having a parallelogram and a hinged lever that is coupled to the parallelogram and to the seat such that the seat is disposed at an angle in relation to the seat as the parallelogram moves toward the standing position. Disclosed also are wheelchairs, therapy chairs, and other devices or apparatuses that can incorporate the stand-in unit for purposes of assisting a user in moving from a sitting to a standing position.
Disclosed herein is a stand-up unit having a parallelogram and a hinged lever that is coupled to the parallelogram and to the seat such that the seat is disposed at an angle in relation to the seat as the parallelogram moves toward the standing position. Disclosed also are wheelchairs, therapy chairs, and other devices or apparatuses that can incorporate the stand-in unit for purposes of assisting a user in moving from a sitting to a standing position.
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
15.
Cart Pusher, Mateable Carts, and Related Systems, Methods, and Devices
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 3/04 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wheelchair systems for transporting a mobility-challenged passenger onto an aircraft and transfer that passenger into an aircraft seat. The implementations include systems with lift systems, belt systems, and/or transfer ramps.
The various embodiments herein relate to collapsible and stackable pallets having a base, two fork channels, a transverse fork opening, and first and second extension frames.
The various embodiments herein relate to collapsible and stackable pallets having a base, two fork channels, a transverse fork opening, and first and second extension frames.
B65D 88/52 - Large containers collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
B62B 3/16 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys vertically stackable
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B65D 5/36 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper specially constructed to allow collapsing and re-erecting without disengagement of side or bottom connections
B65D 19/02 - Rigid pallets with side walls, e.g. box pallets
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
21.
Cart pusher, mateable carts, and related systems, methods, and devices
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
B62D 51/04 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated the driver walking
B62D 51/00 - Motor vehicles characterised by the driver not being seated
22.
ADAPTABLE HUB MOTOR AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to an adaptable hub motor having two or more adaptor sleeves that allow for the hub motor to be attached to or incorporated into various different types of pallet jacks. Other implementations relate to a kit having a hub motor and two or more adaptor sleeves for such use.
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
B62B 3/02 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable, or convertible
B62B 3/18 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys nestable by means of pivoted load supports or load support parts, e.g. baskets
24.
Cart pusher, mateable carts, and related systems, methods, and devices
Various embodiments herein relate to powered pusher devices configured to push wheeled objects from one location to another. Further embodiments relate to wheeled objects such as carts for transporting items from one location to another. Other embodiments relate to platform powered pushers that can be coupled to a family of various wheeled objects.
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
B62B 5/00 - Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
B62B 3/04 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor involving means for grappling or securing in place objects to be carriedLoad handling equipment
B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
B62B 5/06 - Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Battery Powered, Radio Controlled, or Power Operated Machines and Transporters Used to Push, Pull, or Lift Shopping Carts, Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, and Other Loads, Materials, or Equipment, Namely, Power-Operated Lifts Used to Transport and Place Portable Storage Containers; Loading and Unloading Machines; Devices for Helping Movement of Patients, Disabled Persons, and Medical Loads, Namely, Power-operated Hospital Bed and Wheelchair Movers and Positioners; Power Operated Material Handling Equipment, Namely, Palletizers, Pallet Movers, Pallet Handlers, Cart Pushers, and Cart Pullers; Power Operated Lift and Tilt Tables, Namely, Order Pickers Power-operated Hospital Bed and Wheelchair Movers and Positioners Specially Adapted for Use by Patients and Disabled Persons; Walking Aids Land Vehicles and Structural Parts Therefor; Carts; Hospital Carts; Material Handling Vehicles Used to Move Loads, Materials, or Equipment, Namely, Power-operated Carts; Personal Mobility Devices, Namely, Motorized Scooters, Utility Carts; Shopping Carts; Grocery Carts
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Battery Powered, Radio Controlled, or Power Operated Machines and Transporters Used to Push, Pull, or Lift Shopping Carts, Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, and Other Loads, Materials, or Equipment, Namely, Power-Operated Lifts Used to Transport and Place Portable Storage Containers; Loading and Unloading Machines; Devices for Helping Movement of Patients, Disabled Persons, and Medical Loads, Namely, Power-Operated Hospital Bed and Wheelchair Movers and Positioners; Power Operated Material Handling Equipment, Namely, Palletizers, Pallet Movers, Pallet Handlers, Cart Pushers, and Cart Pullers; Power Operated Lift and Tilt Tables, Namely, Order Pickers Power-Operated Hospital Bed and Wheelchair Movers and Positioners Specially Adapted for Use by Patients and Disabled Persons; Walking Aids Land Vehicles and Structural Parts Therefor; Carts; Hospital Carts; Material Handling Vehicles Used to Move Loads, Materials, or Equipment, Namely, Power-Operated Carts; Personal Mobility Devices, Namely, Motorized Scooters, Utility Carts; Shopping Carts; Grocery Carts
An apparatus for transporting carts including a machine body, a steering control arranged on the body, a steering pedestal pivotally arranged with respect to the body, and a selection mechanism adapted to be selectively coupleable between the body and the steering pedestal providing for a caster mode and a steering mode respectively. A method of using a dual mode utility machine including depressing a first lever thereby engaging a pivoting selector into a steering pedestal engaging position and controlling the direction of the machine by rotatably manipulating a tiller, and depressing a second lever thereby disengaging the pivoting selector from a steering pedestal engaging position to a body engaging position and controlling the direction of the machine by pushing and/or pulling a machine from side to side via a fixed tiller.
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wheelchair systems for transporting a mobility-challenged passenger onto an aircraft and transfer that passenger into an aircraft seat. The implementations include systems with lift systems, belt systems, and/or transfer ramps.
A61G 3/06 - Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
A61G 5/00 - Chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons, e.g. wheelchairs
A61G 3/00 - Ambulance aspects of vehiclesVehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
29.
DEVICES RELATING TO MULTIFUNCTIONAL AIRCRAFT AISLE WHEELCHAIR
The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to wheelchair systems for transporting a mobility-challenged passenger onto an aircraft and transfer that passenger into an aircraft seat. The implementations include systems with lift systems, belt systems, and/or transfer ramps and provide for easier transport and transfer of mobility-challenged passengers into and out of aircraft seats
A61G 3/06 - Transfer using ramps, lifts or the like
A61G 7/14 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto facilitating both lifting and lateral movement of the patient or disabled person
A61G 3/04 - Transfer of seated patients or disabled persons by swinging about an upright axis
The present invention is a hitch assembly for coupling a powered cart mover to a cart, wherein the cart has one of three different types of hitching elements. The hitch assembly comprises a mount and a foot. The mount secures the assembly to the mover and includes a vertically adjustable portion biased in an upward position via a biasing element. The foot is pivotally coupled to the vertically adjustable portion and includes first, second and third attachment features. Each attachment feature is configured to receive one of the three different types of hitching elements.
B60D 1/07 - Multi-hitch devices, i.e. comprising several hitches of the same or of a different typeHitch-adaptors, i.e. for converting hitches from one type to another
