Systems and methods for processing objects including an auto-shuttle system
A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The storage, retrieval and processing system includes a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, where the plurality of storage bins is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.
1. A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects, said storage, retrieval and processing system comprising:
a storage section holding a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, said plurality of storage bins being in communication with a retrieval conveyance system;
a processing section having a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system for conveying a selected storage bin from the plurality of storage bins to the processing section, said programmable motion device including an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of the selected storage bin; and
a pair of destination sections adjacent the processing section, each destination section having a plurality of destination bins arranged in two rows, with a movable carriage reciprocally movable between and along said rows;
wherein the end effector of the programmable motion device places the selected object into the movable carriage of a selected destination section; and
wherein the movable carriage carries the selected object to one of its respective plurality of destination bins.
2. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of storage bins is provided in at least one linear arrangement adjacent the retrieval conveyance system, and wherein the storage, retrieval and processing system includes a bin displacement system for urging a selected bin onto the retrieval conveyance system.
3. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system is also adapted to bring the selected storage bin back to the plurality of storage bins.
4. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system returns the selected storage bin to a different location than that from which the selected storage bin had been selected.
5. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the programmable motion device includes an articulated arm, and wherein the articulated arm is positioned adjacent a portion of the retrieval conveyance system.
6. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the movable carriage is adapted to drop the selected object into a selected destination bin.
7. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein each destination bin is adapted for sealing and shipment by transport.
8. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 7 , wherein each destination bin is provided adjacent output conveyance system for receiving completed destination containers and for providing the completed destination containers to a further processing location.
9. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 8 , wherein further processing location is a shipment transport location.
10. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the storage, retrieval and processing system further includes at least one further programmable motion device for grasping and moving a selected object out of a further selected storage bin, and for providing the further selected object to a further movable carriage.
11. A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects, said storage, retrieval and processing system comprising:
a plurality of storage bins providing storage of a plurality of objects, said plurality of storage bins being provided in at least two linear arrangements, each of which is in communication with a retrieval conveyance system;
at least one programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system fur receiving the storage bins from the plurality of bins, said programmable motion device for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin; and
a reciprocating movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins that are provided in at least two linear arrangements of destination bins.
12. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the storage, retrieval and processing system includes a bin displacement system for urging a selected bin onto the retrieval conveyance system.
13. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system is also adapted to bring the selected storage bin back to the plurality of storage bins.
14. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system returns the selected storage bin to a different location than that from which the selected storage bin had been selected.
15. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the programmable motion device includes an articulated arm, and wherein the articulated arm is positioned adjacent a portion of the retrieval conveyance system.
16. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 15 , wherein the movable carriage is adapted to drop the selected object into a selected destination bin.
17. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein each destination bin is adapted for sealing and shipment by transport.
18. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 17 , wherein each destination bin is provided adjacent an output conveyance system for receiving completed destination containers and for providing the completed destination containers to a further processing location.
19. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the further processing location is a shipment transport location.
20. The storage, retrieval and processing system as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the storage, retrieval and processing system further includes at least one further programmable motion device for grasping and moving a selected object out of a further selected storage bin, and for providing the further selected object to a further movable carriage.
21. A method of providing storage, retrieval and processing of objects, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a plurality of storage bins for storing a plurality of objects, said plurality of storage bins being in communication with a retrieval conveyance system;
receiving the storage bins from the plurality of storage bins at a programmable motion device in communication with the retrieval conveyance system;
grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected storage bin; and
receiving the selected object from the programmable motion device within a movable carriage; and
carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination bins.
22. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the plurality of storage bins is provided in at least one linear arrangement adjacent the retrieval conveyance system, and wherein the method further includes the step of urging a selected bin onto the retrieval conveyance system.
23. The method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system is also adapted to bring the selected storage bin back to the plurality of storage bins.
24. The method as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the retrieval conveyance system returns the selected storage bin to a different location than that from which the selected storage bin had been selected.
25. The method as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the movable carriage reciprocally moves between two rows of the destination bins, and is adapted to drop the selected object into a selected destination bin.
26. The method as claimed in claim 25 , wherein each destination bin is adapted for sealing and shipment by transport.
27. The method as claimed in claim 26 , wherein each destination bin is provided adjacent an output conveyance system for receiving completed destination containers and for providing the completed destination containers to a further processing location.
28. The method as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the further processing location is a shipment transport location.