Optimized replacement of sortation order receptacles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12202673
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18824074

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System includes a server comprising a receptacle exchange engine, a receptacle, a shelf comprising a plurality of storage locations, and a frame positioned adjacent the shelf. The frame includes a lift traveling about a vertical rail. The vertical rail translating horizontally about two guide tracks arranged parallel to one another. The lift is configured for transferring the receptacle to a storage location of the shelf. System is configured to: determine that the receptacle containing one or more sorted articles is ready to be transferred and direct the lift to transfer the receptacle from an article receiving position to one of: (a) a storage location of the shelf, and (b) a position about a receptacle transport device.

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TOMPKINS ROBOTICS INC6435 HAZELTINE NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 105 ORLANDO FL 32822

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Futch, Michael C Cocoa, US 41 145
Mathavan, Parthiban A Cary, US 3 0
Serstad, James M Orlando, US 41 145

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