Ocado Group has patented a parcel sorting system that maximizes packing density by using collapsible flexible parcel holders within rigid containers. The system allows for efficient packing of packages and parcels for transportation, with a removable lid for sealing and easy removal after packing. GlobalData’s report on Ocado Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Efficient parcel packing system with collapsible holders in rigid containers
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11993412B2) discloses a parcel sorting system that includes collapsible flexible parcel holders and rigid containers. The system is designed to maximize packing density by ensuring that the external surfaces of the collapsible flexible parcel holder conform to the internal surfaces of the rigid container, creating a nested container. The nested container features a removable lid portion that seals the collapsible flexible parcel holder, allowing for the retention of contents. Additionally, the system includes components such as a presentation portion, filling portion, sealing and securing portion, and separating portion to facilitate the sorting and handling of parcels within the nested containers.
Furthermore, the patent describes a grid-based storage system for storing the rigid containers and nested containers in stacks within a framework. The framework includes tracks or rails with robotic load handling devices to lift and transport containers to predetermined output ports. The patent also details a nested container configuration with a rigid outer container, inner flexible container, deployable fixing means, and a removable lid portion for sealing and retaining contents. The nested container design ensures that the inner flexible container conforms to the outer rigid container, maximizing efficiency in parcel sorting and transportation processes.
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