Patent ID: 8086345
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B65G,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of stacking multiple objects on a uniform pallet for use in automatically conveying the uniform pallet and respective objects stacked thereon about a distribution center, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a pallet present input signal at a central computer indicating that an empty pallet is present at a workstation; transmitting from the central computer a first conveying signal for conveying the empty pallet on to a lift; transmitting from the central computer a second conveying signal for conveying the objects to the workstation; receiving scanned object identifier information originating from an object identifier located on at least one of the objects; storing the scanned object identifier information in a database associated with the central computer; determining at the central computer instructions to transmit from the central computer to a monitor located at the workstation, the instructions comprising a proper method, order and orientation of manually stacking the objects on the empty pallet, based on information in the database; transmitting from the central computer the instructions to the monitor located at the workstation; displaying the instructions on the monitor for an operator to follow; receiving at the central computer a confirmation signal from the workstation that the instructions have been implemented; and transmitting a third conveying signal for conveying the pallet stacked with objects away from the workstation.