A cart is provided, for transport by a mobile robot. The cart may include a horizontal loading structure and a caster frame arranged below the loading structure. The caster frame may include two sets of parallel casters, the two sets being spaced apart to accommodate a mobile robot in between them. The cart may also include at least one brake device being mounted to a caster wheel. The brake device may be configured to increase the torque needed for spinning the caster wheel.
An arrangement (20) for a mobile robot (10) is provided. The arrangement forms an interface for a pallet (100) to be loaded and unloaded from the mobile robot (10). The arrangement comprises a sliding mechanism (40) that forms a sliding interface for an associated pallet (100) and a fixed surface (50) that forms a stationary interface for the associated pallet (100). The sliding mechanism (40) and the fixed surface (50) define respective first and second vertical levels (L1, L2), wherein at least one vertical level (L1, L2) is adjustable to an extent allowing an associated pallet (100) to be loaded and/or unloaded from an associated pallet rack (110).
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An interfacing arrangement (100) for positioning of a cart (50) at a docking station (10), comprising one or more guiding arrangements (200, 300, 600) configured to guide the cart (50) to a docked position at the docking station (10) and one or more retaining arrangements (200, 300, 500, 600) configured to retain the cart (50) at the docked position.
A top module (10) is configured to be mounted to a mobile robot (20) for adding functionality to the mobile robot (20). The top module (10) comprises a control unit (11) being configured to control one or more functions of the mobile robot (20) and to communicate with an external mobile robot control system (30).
A kit of parts (100) is provided, for use with a mobile robot (10) comprising a chassis (12) and a drive assembly (14) having at least one driven wheel (16) and at least one non-driven wheel (18). Said kit of parts (100) comprises a top module (110) configured to be mounted on top of the mobile robot (10) and to add additional weight to the mobile robot (10), and at least one weight redistribution module (120) comprising a biasing member (122) configured to redistribute load from the non-driven wheel(s) (18) to the driven wheel(s) (16) of the mobile robot (10).
An arrangement (20) for a mobile robot (10) is provided. The arrangement forms an interface for a pallet (100) to be loaded and unloaded from the mobile robot (10). The arrangement comprises a sliding mechanism (40) that forms a sliding interface for an associated pallet (100) and a fixed surface (50) that forms a stationary interface for the associated pallet (100). The sliding mechanism (40) and the fixed surface (50) define respective first and second vertical levels (LI, L2), wherein at least one vertical level (L1, L2) is adjustable to an extent allowing an associated pallet (100) to be loaded and/or unloaded from an associated pallet rack (110).
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B66F 9/19 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter le déchargement
A kit of parts (100) is provided, for use with a mobile robot (10) comprising a chassis (12) and a drive assembly (14) having at least one driven wheel (16) and at least one non-driven wheel (18). Said kit of parts (100) comprises a top module (110) configured to be mounted on top of the mobile robot (10) and to add additional weight to the mobile robot (10), and at least one weight redistribution module (120) comprising a biasing member (122) configured to redistribute load from the non-driven wheel(s) (18) to the driven wheel(s) (16) of the mobile robot (10).
B62D 61/00 - Véhicules à moteur ou remorques, caractérisés par la disposition ou le nombre de roues et non prévus ailleurs, p. ex. quatre roues disposées en losange
A logistics arrangement for conveying objects between different locations is provided herein. The logistics arrangement comprises a loading structure having a first storage area, a mobile robot having a second storage area, and a guard module arranged at the loading structure. The guard module is configured to be operated in a closed mode and an open mode.
B65G 65/02 - Machines à charger ou à décharger comportant essentiellement un transporteur pour déplacer les charges associé à un dispositif pour les saisir
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 47/88 - Éléments pour séparer ou stopper, p. ex. doigts
A mobile robot transmission arrangement is provided herein. The mobile robot transmission arrangement comprises a movable actuator assembly and a transmission. The transmission element is movably connected to the actuator assembly such that the transmission element is guided in a vertical plane (z) by moving the actuator assembly in a horizontal plane (xy). The actuator assembly comprises one or more vertically tilted tracks, wherein the transmission element is connected to the actuator assembly by means of said one or more tracks.
B62B 3/02 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet comportant des parties réglables, rabattables, attachables, détachables ou transformables
B62B 3/00 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet
B62B 3/10 - Voitures à bras ayant plus d'un essieu portant les roues servant au déplacementDispositifs de direction à cet effetAppareillage à cet effet caractérisées par des supports spécialement adaptés à des objets de forme définie
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial robots; Robots for industrial use; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Robots for use in industry; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Mechanical and hydraulic lifts; Lift belts being elevator belts; Mechanical and hydraulic lifts for goods; Mechanical lifts; Lifting work platforms; Lifting machines for pallets and other logistic goods; Mobile lifting work platforms; Machines for lifting pallets and other logistic goods; Mechanical lifts and hoists; Elevators and escalators; Roller conveyors; Machine parts, namely, roller bearings; Roller bearings for machines; Roller tracks for use in belt conveyor apparatus; Belt conveyors and conveyor belts; Machine parts being bucket rails for conveyors; Machine parts being anti-swinging brakes for crane forks; Power-operated lifts for moving cargo; Cargo handling machines; Springs being parts of machines Data processing equipment and accessories therefor, namely, computer memories, single board computers, motherboards, logic controllers, system on modules in the nature of integrated circuit modules, and safety accessories in the nature of surge protectors; Recorded and downloadable software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable application software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable computer software platform for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable software for operating Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; Recorded and downloadable workflow management software; Recorded and downloadable industrial software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable industrial automation software for integrating manufacturing machine operations; Recorded and downloadable industrial process control software; Industrial automation controls incorporating software; Recorded and downloadable software for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling the operation of industrial machinery; Recorded and downloadable factory automation software, namely, software to integrate manufacturing machine operations, track problems and generate production reports; Recorded and downloadable computer software using artificial intelligence for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices, namely, proximity, motion, light, sound, RFID and identification sensors for use with robotic equipment; Recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles; Recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles Server hosting; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Rental of computer application software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine learning; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Software development; Software maintenance services
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial robots; Robots for industrial use; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Robots for use in industry; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Mechanical and hydraulic lifts; Lift belts being elevator belts; Mechanical and hydraulic lifts for goods; Mechanical lifts; Lifting work platforms; Lifting machines for pallets and other logistic goods; Mobile lifting work platforms; Machines for lifting pallets and other logistic goods; Mechanical lifts and hoists; Elevators and escalators; Roller conveyors; Machine parts, namely, roller bearings; Roller bearings for machines; Roller tracks for use in belt conveyor apparatus; Belt conveyors and conveyor belts; Machine parts being bucket rails for conveyors; Machine parts being anti-swinging brakes for crane forks; Power-operated lifts for moving cargo; Cargo handling machines; Springs being parts of machines Data processing equipment and accessories therefor, namely, computer memories, single board computers, motherboards, logic controllers, system on modules in the nature of integrated circuit modules, and safety accessories in the nature of surge protectors; Recorded and downloadable software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable application software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable computer software platform for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable software for operating Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; Recorded and downloadable workflow management software; Recorded and downloadable industrial software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Recorded and downloadable industrial automation software for integrating manufacturing machine operations; Recorded and downloadable industrial process control software; Industrial automation controls incorporating software; Recorded and downloadable software for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling the operation of industrial machinery; Recorded and downloadable factory automation software, namely, software to integrate manufacturing machine operations, track problems and generate production reports; Recorded and downloadable computer software using artificial intelligence for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices, namely, proximity, motion, light, sound, RFID and identification sensors for use with robotic equipment; Recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles; Recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles Server hosting; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Rental of computer application software for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine learning; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the control and monitoring of industrial robotic equipment and conveyor systems used to transfer goods, and for the collection of operational data relating thereto; Software development; Software maintenance services
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial robots; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Lifts, other than ski-lifts; Elevator belts; Hoists; Mechanical lifts; Lifting platforms; Lifting apparatus; Mobile platforms [lifting]; Lifting and hoisting equipment, elevators and escalators; Roller conveyors; Roller bearings; Roller bearings for machines; Roller bearings [machine parts]; Roller tracks for use in belt conveyor apparatus; Conveyors and conveyors belts; Bucket rails for conveyors; Anti-swinging brakes for crane forks; Moving and handling equipment; Springs [parts of machines]. Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software; Computer hardware modules for use in electronic devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; Sensors; Distance sensors; Proximity sensors; Impact sensors; Input modules; Computers and computer hardware; Computer hardware; Mounting racks for computer hardware; Electronic docking stations; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Software; Application software; Computer software platforms; Computer software for Global Positioning Systems; Workflow software; Industrial software; Industrial automation software; Industrial process control software; Industrial controls incorporating software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Factory automation software; Artificial intelligence software; Metal locks [electric]; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles; Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles. Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Software as a service [SaaS]; Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software for machine learning; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Software development; Maintenance of computer software.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Industrial robots; Robotic mechanisms for lifting; Industrial robots for use in manufacture; Indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; Automated robotic handling apparatus for loading and unloading of goods; Lifts, other than ski-lifts; Elevator belts; Hoists; Mechanical lifts; Lifting platforms; Lifting apparatus; Mobile platforms [lifting]; Lifting and hoisting equipment, elevators and escalators; Roller conveyors; Roller bearings; Roller bearings for machines; Roller bearings [machine parts]; Roller tracks for use in belt conveyor apparatus; Conveyors and conveyors belts; Bucket rails for conveyors; Anti-swinging brakes for crane forks; Moving and handling equipment; Springs [parts of machines]. Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software; Computer hardware modules for use in electronic devices using the Internet of Things [IoT]; Sensors; Distance sensors; Proximity sensors; Impact sensors; Input modules; Computers and computer hardware; Computer hardware; Mounting racks for computer hardware; Electronic docking stations; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Software; Application software; Computer software platforms; Computer software for Global Positioning Systems; Workflow software; Industrial software; Industrial automation software; Industrial process control software; Industrial controls incorporating software; Software for monitoring, analysing, controlling and running physical world operations; Factory automation software; Artificial intelligence software; Metal locks [electric]; Safety, security, protection and signalling devices; Computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles; Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles. Hosting services, software as a service, and rental of software; Software as a service [SaaS]; Software as a service [SaaS] featuring software for machine learning; Platform as a service [PaaS]; Software development; Maintenance of computer software.
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LOGISTICS ARRANGEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS
A logistics arrangement (100) for conveying objects between different locations is provided herein. The logistics arrangement (100) comprises a loading structure (10) having a first storage area (12), a mobile robot (20) having a second storage area (22), and a guard module (40) arranged at the loading structure (10). The guard module (40) is configured to be operated in a closed mode and an open mode.
A mobile robot transmission arrangement (100) comprising a movable actuator assembly (20) and a transmission element (10) movably connected to the actuator assembly (20) such that the transmission element (10) is guided in a vertical plane (z) by moving the actuator assembly (20) in a horizontal plane (xy). The actuator assembly (20) comprises one or more vertically tilted tracks (22), wherein the transmission element (10) is connected to the actuator assembly (20) by means of said one or more tracks (22).
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B66F 9/075 - Caractéristiques de construction ou détails
A module (200) for connecting a mobile robot (110) to associated equipment (400) is provided, as well as to a device (700, 800) for connecting equipment to a docking station (900, 1000). The module (200) has a housing (210) defining the exterior of said module (200). The module (200) comprises a plurality of locking members (220a, 220b, 220c, 220d) each being moveable between an idle position, in which the locking member (220a, 220b, 220c, 220d) is arranged fully within said housing (210), and a projecting position, in which at least a part of the locking member (220a, 220b, 220c, 220d) is extending outside the housing (210).
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B25J 5/00 - Manipulateurs montés sur roues ou sur support mobile
