OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002048

System for facilitating loading and unloading of objects and associated method

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:26.430507Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002048
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

An example system and associated methods are provided herein. In some
embodiments, the system includes an apparatus. In some embodiments, the
apparatus includes a support structure comprising an interior area. In some
embodiments, the apparatus includes a transport apparatus coupled to the
support structure and configured to move a unit through the interior area. In
some embodiments, the unit comprises an object and a pallet configured to
support the object. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a plurality of
sensors. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of sensors is configured
to monitor a portion of the interior area. In some embodiments, first sensor
of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect that a bottom edge of the
object is in line with an object conveyor. In some embodiments, the apparatus
includes one or more manipulators.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002048
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:26.430507Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002048