Material Handling
Systems that move, buffer, sort and position goods and bulk material through a facility.
Category CAT-000000001
Subcategories
Publications
- OT-2026-000000949
Crossbelt sorter ( 1 ), adapted to sort an object ( 9 ) into one of a plurality of discharge stations ( 14 ); the crossbelt sorter ( 1 ) comprising a plurality of crossbelt carts ( 11 ); the crossbelt carts ( 11 ) are movable along a conveying direction (R) on a circumferentially closed conveying track ( 13 ); the cros
- OT-2026-000000948
An obstacle avoidance and detection device for a vehicle body of a four-way shuttle and a pallet, and a working method thereof are provided. The device includes a four-way shuttle, pallets with goods, and Y direction tracks and an X direction track that are interlaced horizontally and longitudinally. The four-way shutt
- OT-2026-000000947
The disclosure relates to a product conveying device for food products, comprising a product conveyor unit which is designed to receive at least one food product on a receiving section thereof and to convey it substantially along a conveying direction from a product receiving side of the product conveying device to a p
- OT-2026-000000945
An automated container loader for loading a smaller storage container into a larger storage container. The loader includes a container support for receiving a larger storage container and a container loading assembly configured to receive a smaller storage container above the larger storage container and release the sm
- OT-2026-000000941
Provided in this disclosure is an actuatable quick changeover device stand for placing and removing a load from a bed of a vehicle. The device stand includes a traversable base having a planar surface for supporting the load and configured for rearward displacement off the open gate end of the bed. First and second sup
- OT-2026-000000934
Methods and apparatus to monitor and manage loading docks and facility operations are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a data analyzer to: monitor first data indicating whether a truck trailer is present at a dock of the material handling facility; and monitor second data indicating a condition associated with
- OT-2026-000000932
An order fulfilment method implemented in an automated storage and retrieval system, the method includes loading each of the stocking boxes onto a container to form storage assemblies, transporting the storage assemblies to storage spaces in the storage structure, fulfilling orders at the at least one order fulfilment
- OT-2026-000000931
A conveying system, the conveying system including a conveyor arranged for conveying a storage container; a body shaped to comprise a ramp to enable the storage container to move along a first path and a substantially vertical face forming a stopping surface for stopping the storage container from moving along a second
- OT-2026-000000926
An automated inspection method removes a tray of objects from a mobile shelf rack using a robotic arm. The tray is placed in an inspection field of a plurality of cameras. The tray is placed in a first location in response to determining that the object is acceptable. The tray is placed in a second location in response
- OT-2026-000000922
Safety-barrier apparatus for use alongside a flatbed trailer at a loading/unloading location, the apparatus including ground-engaging base structure positioned alongside the flatbed trailer, tiltable L-shaped support members each having an upright L portion and a lower L portion extending toward the loading/unloading l
- OT-2026-000000916
A feeding apparatus includes a vibrating device having a plurality of vibrating regions spaced apart in a circumferential direction and a plurality of feeders disposed at a feeding station and respectively accommodating a plurality of different types of components. The plurality of vibrating regions of the vibrating de
- OT-2026-000000913
An end effector includes a base, a first leg, a second leg, a first arm, and a second arm. The first leg is connected to the base. The second leg is connected to the base and is offset from the first leg. The first arm is pivotably connected to the first leg. The second arm is pivotably connected to the second leg. The
- OT-2026-000000904
Conveyor idler monitoring apparatus, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (e.g., temperature sensors, load sensors, etc.) are supported by the shaft of a conveyor idler. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are in data communication with a wireless transmitter. In some embodime
- OT-2026-000000903
The application relates to a connecting device for connecting a tubular film to a device to transfer a product, in particular in powder/granular form, through the tubular film into and/or out of the device, the connecting device including: a base body forming a channel through which the product flows during transfer, w
- OT-2026-000000901
A device (1) for loading transport bags (2) in an overhead conveyor system (100), in particular in a rail-guided overhead conveyor system, comprises at least one conveying unit (75) having a carriage (72) with a support hook (73) and having a transport bag (2, 2', 2'', 2''') with a suspension ho
- OT-2026-000000895
A load handling device for lifting and moving one or more containers stacked in a storage system with a grid framework structure supporting a plurality of tracks arranged in a grid pattern to define a grid structure above the one or more stacks of containers, the load handling device including: A) a driving mechanism;
- OT-2026-000000890
A rewinding machine winds a web material into a log about a core. The web material to be wound is directed about a rotating winding drum. A continuous loop is spaced from the winding drum and with the winding drum defines a nip through which the core is inserted and through which the web material is directed. A surface
- OT-2026-000000882
A medium feed apparatus includes a stacking tray, a pick roller located at an upstream side from a feed roller and separation roller in the medium conveyance direction, a first sensor located at an upstream side from the pick roller in the medium conveyance direction, a second sensor located at a downstream side from t
- OT-2026-000000881
An on-demand glasswasher comprises a drive motor; a rotary conveyor connected to the drive motor; an ultrasonic sensor assembly positioned adjacent to the rotary conveyor; a microprocessor connected to the drive motor and the ultrasonic sensor assembly; and a memory device coupled to the microprocessor, the memory devi
- OT-2026-000000858
A container handling vehicle with a cantilever solution operates on an automated storage and retrieval system. The automated storage and retrieval system includes a framework structure forming a three-dimensional storage grid structure for storing storage containers for storing items. The grid structure forms vertical
- OT-2026-000000855
A welding station for producing a wrapping has a support wheel and a welding device housed on the support wheel and having a head assembly that has a welding member, a support body, and a rod axially movable between a retracted position and a forward position. The support body is integral with an axial end of the rod.
- OT-2026-000000837
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a pod ( 100 ) for preparing a beverage in a beverage production machine, the machine having opening elements for opening the pod ( 100 ) under the effect of rising pressure of fluid being injected into the pod ( 100 ). In the method, two formable sheet elements ( 200
- OT-2026-000000836
The multi-deposit end effector system 100 can include: a set of actuators 110 ; an optional set of utensil mating connectors 120 ; and a plurality of utensils 200 . Each utensil can include: a set of scoops 210 ; a set of mechanical linkages 220 ; a set of ingressive elements 230 ; and/or any other suitable components.
- OT-2026-000000834
Provided is an operation check device for a conveyer device, the operation check device being capable of reproducing and checking operation of the conveyer device. The operation check device includes: a log data creation unit that creates log data in which operation states of a drive motor and a load presence sensor of
- OT-2026-000000832
Fall restraint equipment comprising a mobile access unit having a mobile platform portion, a ladder portion, and a cage portion. The components of the fall restraint equipment are formed from butterflying, lasering, cutting, bending, and/or stamping continuous pieces of tubular and sheet metal. The components of the mo
- OT-2026-000000831
A control system for a cold planer includes a speed sensor and a controller. The speed sensor is operatively coupled with a conveyor belt of the cold planer. The conveyor belt is configured to be driven by a motor. The controller is communicably coupled with the speed sensor and the motor. The controller configured to
- OT-2026-000000830
A rainwater storage device includes a plurality of water storage pipes buried in a ground, the water storage pipes each having a rainwater inflow port on a surface of a ground; and a lower connecting pipe that connects bottom part regions of the plurality of water storage pipes. The plurality of water storage pipes is
- OT-2026-000000822
A machine ( 1 ) for producing packages of napkins, tissues, towels, or similar products, comprises a support frame ( 100 ) to support a feeding group ( 10 ) which feeds a first and a second web of paper ( 5 a, 5 b ). The support frame ( 100 ) supports, furthermore, a cutting group ( 20 ) which cuts the first and second
- OT-2026-000000818
A pallet transport means for transporting a plurality of pallets includes a base frame configured to receive the plurality of pallets, and at least two lifting units arranged oppositely on the base frame. Each lifting unit has a plurality of spaced apart brackets which are connected to one another and which are configu
- OT-2026-000000816
The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method to pack and convey fresh produce, in particular, for flow packing produce with an aerated packaging material into package bundles of produce prior to sealing thereof for handling and delivery.
- OT-2026-000000813
A goods loading or unloading control method is applicable to a goods loading or unloading device. The goods loading or unloading device includes a storage unit. The storage unit is provided with a goods outlet and a roller conveyor. The roller conveyor has an outer contour surface configured for rolling contact with go
- OT-2026-000000805
Chamber bank for use in a sorting operation includes chambers for receiving a receptacle therein. Each chamber is defined by a floor, a left wall, a right wall, and a rear wall that together define a receiving space for a receptacle. At least one of the left and right wall is taller than the corresponding abutting side
- OT-2026-000000804
A motor-driven conveyor-roller controller for conveyor installations for conveying containers. The controller incudes a power inlet, a wired I/O port, and a wired motor roller port. The controller is configured to output motor roller control signals for a motor roller at the motor roller port. The controller is configu
- OT-2026-000000803
A ceiling storage system includes an overhead transport vehicle and a storage rack. The overhead transport vehicle has a traveling section traveling on rails arranged in a grid pattern, and a body section suspended from the traveling section and configured to hold an article on an underside of the rails. The storage ra
- OT-2026-000000799
A supply apparatus ( 10 ) includes: a blocker ( 13 ) disposed at a fork ( 12 ) between a main conveyance path ( 11 ), a first conveyance path ( 12 A), and a second conveyance path ( 12 B), the blocker ( 13 ) making a switch between a first state where supply of articles from the main conveyance path ( 11 ) to the first
- OT-2026-000000786
Disclosed is a lifting device and an electrode sheet transfer apparatus using the same. The lifting device is a device for lifting a sheet-shaped member, and includes a main suction plate configured to make surface contact with a central portion of the sheet-shaped member and adsorb the central portion; a sub suction p
- OT-2026-000000785
A multi-function handling system for use with a fiber optic cable reel at an installation site includes a base body and a roller assembly connected to the base body to support the fiber optic cable reel of the base body. The base body includes a connection interface for engaging with pallet handling equipment to move t
- OT-2026-000000781
The invention relates to a conveyor device for conveying conveyed objects along a conveyor line, comprising a first conveyor zone, which constitutes a first segment of the conveyor line, and which comprises a first conveyor drive for generating a driving or conveying force braking force on a conveyed object located in
- OT-2026-000000777
Described are cargo-carrying systems, methods of loading and unloading the cargo-carrying systems, and systems for loading and unloading the cargo-carrying systems, with examples of the cargo-carrying systems being useful as removable cargo carriers that can be loaded into and carried for transport in a top-loading car
- OT-2026-000000776
A document transport device includes an ejection tray on which documents ejected in a predetermined ejection direction are loaded and a stopper that prevents documents from falling from the ejection tray in the ejection direction. The stopper has a rotating shaft rotatably supported at the ejection tray in a direction
- OT-2026-000000774
A rubber plug supply device 10 places a rotating body 40 in a first rotation position R 1 when it is detected by a sensor 25 that the orientation of a rubber plug 5 supplied is a first orientation, and places the rotating body 40 in a second rotation position R 2 when it is detected that the orientation of the rubber p
- OT-2026-000000770
An automatic packager for pharmaceuticals including a receptacle configured to receive a plurality of pharmaceuticals and a plunger configured to be movable between a lowered position and a raised and defining a path therebetween. The automatic packager also includes a sensor configured to detect an obstruction in the
- OT-2026-000000768
The document sheet conveying device includes a second discharge tray, and a switching portion. The second discharge tray rotates between a use posture which allows loading of a document sheet on the second discharge tray and a storage posture in which the second discharge tray serves as a part of the conveyance housing
- OT-2026-000000752
A document conveying apparatus includes a correction roller, a correction portion, a biasing portion, and a regulating portion. The correction roller has a rotating shaft, and a pair of contact portions arranged spaced apart on the rotating shaft, each including contact pieces extending in radial directions from the sa
- OT-2026-000000739
The present invention relates to a method for controlling the position of a lower and/or upper material web in a packaging machine, wherein the lower material web is unwound from a supply roll and conveyed intermittently or continuously along the packaging machine, packaging recesses are optionally formed in the lower
- OT-2026-000000738
A medium ejection apparatus includes a housing, an ejection roller, and an ejection tray attached to the housing to be able to rotate and having a first surface and a second surface, formed at a back side of the first surface, to stack the medium ejected by the ejection roller. The first surface and the second surface
- OT-2026-000000727
An autonomous warehouse robotics system integrates a multi-sensor platform, adaptive payload handling, dynamic task reallocation, advanced navigation, energy management, and comprehensive safety features into one mobile robot chassis. The system utilizes LiDAR, stereo vision, ultrasonic sensors, mmWave radar, thermal c
- OT-2026-000000723
A moving apparatus for objects comprises a first moving system for moving and separating in groups of a set number objects that are arranged aligned one behind the other and in contact along a first advancement direction; a second moving system arranged to receive said groups of objects from said first moving system an
- OT-2026-000000716
A sheet dropping portion abuts on a sheet conveyed in a first conveyance direction by a pair of conveyance rotary members from above to drop the sheet onto a placement portion by pivoting from an upper position to a lower position. The guide portion is arranged above the placement portion and extends toward the placeme
- OT-2026-000000714
An apparatus configured to enable the efficient transfer of the contents of a first bottle to a second bottle. The apparatus can be fluid merging apparatus that can include a first end and a second end. The first end can include a first container coupling portion and the second end can include a second container coupli