A method for identifying the position of items in a delivery vehicle 10 comprises; reading an identification code of each item or object to be loaded; loading the items onto a shelving system 16; transporting the shelving system to distribution points where items are to be delivered; and unloading at least one of the items at its respective distribution point. The shelving system is provided with a weight sensor device [70, fig. 2], by means of which the location of each item on the shelving system is determined. The location of each item is also determined on the basis of the read identification code. At each distribution point, a signal indicating the position of the items to be delivered is output. The single may be wirelessly transmitted, and may comprise at least one symbol indicating the vehicle or shelving system. The symbol may be shown on a display.
Method for distributing items by means of a delivery vehicle
2017-03-29
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | G06Q Datenverarbeitungssysteme oder -verfahren, besonders angepasst an verwaltungstechnische, geschäftliche, finanzielle oder betriebswirtschaftliche Zwecke, sowie an geschäftsbezogene Überwachungs- oder Voraussagezwecke , DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTING PURPOSES / B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS / G01G Wägen , WEIGHING |
Method and device for distributing items by means of a delivery vehicle
Europäisches Patentamt | 2018
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