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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2025
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Adam Joseph Greenbaum, Waltham, MA (US);
Ryan Neal Wasserman, Malden, MA (US);
Akshay Prashant Nawathe, Waltham, MA (US);
Amazon Technologies, Inc., Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for forced air package redirection for improved fill rates. In one embodiment, an example sortation system may include a diverter configured to guide packages into a container, a first air delivery device configured to direct air at the package, a sensor configured to image the container, and a controller configured to determine, using the sensor, a position for a first package to be positioned in the container, determine the first package is adjacent to the first air delivery device, and cause the first air delivery device to be actuated, such that the air is directed at the first package. The air impacts the first package and causes the first package to change a direction or trajectory of movement of the first package.