Determining pallet case configurations for placement by a robot

Details Determining pallet case configurations for placement by a robot Determining pallet case configurations for placement by a robot

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S247000, C414S793800, C294S087100, C250S566000, C209S566000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871116

ABSTRACT:
A method of determining pallet layers for placement by a material handling system robot can include identifying cases for inclusion in a pallet and identifying case dimension information for the cases. Using the case dimension information, the cases can be classified into at least one group, wherein each group is defined by a height range such that cases classified within a group have a height within the height range associated with that group. Cases of one of the groups can be assigned to locations within a pallet layer, wherein the pallet layer has an area within a predefined area range.

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