СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБЫ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОРГУЗОЧНО- РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫМ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ

Погрузочно-разгрузочное средство (2010) содержит приводной узел (2014), грузозахватный узел (2012), первый детектор препятствия (2050), вторые детекторы препятствий (2052A, 2052B). Первый детектор препятствий (2050) является датчиком координатного лазера. Первый детектор препятствий детектирует объекты, расположенные вне недетектируемой зоны (DZ) первого детектора (2050). Зоны сканирования (Z1, Z2, Z3) первого детектора препятствий (2050) распространяются под углом вниз к поверхности пола перед приводным узлом (2014). Вторые детекторы (2052A, 2052B) установлены ниже, т.е. ближе к поверхности земли, чем первый детектор (2050). Вторые детекторы детектируют объекты, расположенные в недетектируемой зоне (DZ). Достигается повышение безопасности. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 30 ил.

ВСПОМОГАТЕЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНОЙ МАШИНОЙ И СПОСОБЫ ЕЕ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

Изобретение относится к средствам дистанционного управления машинами и механизмами. Техническим результатом является повышение быстродействия погрузочно-разгрузочными работами. Устройство управления носит оператор, взаимодействующий с погрузочно-разгрузочной машиной, и оно содержит передатчик беспроводной связи и орган управления движением, соединенный с передатчиком с возможностью передачи информации. Включение органа управления движением вызывает передачу передатчиком беспроводной связи сигнала первого типа, содержащего запрос на движение погрузочно-разгрузочной машины в первом направлении. Приемник, расположенный на погрузочно-разгрузочной машине, предназначен для приема сигналов, передаваемых передатчиком беспроводной связи. Система управления тягой погрузочно-разгрузочной машины обеспечивает ее перемещение в соответствии с сигналом первого типа, принятым приемником. 3 н. и 27 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил.

ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ОБЪЕКТОВ И МАНЕВРЫ РУЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

Группа изобретений относится к погрузочно-разгрузочным транспортным средствам и способам их маневрирования. Для осуществления корректирующего маневра поворота получают данные от датчиков сенсорных устройств, автоматически корректируют маневр поворота определенным образом на основании полученных данных в зависимости от заранее определенных зон, в которых обнаружен объект, или требуемого расстояния до выбранного объекта, или по запросу оператора, определяющего с какой стороны от препятствия выдерживать требуемое расстояние. Погрузочно-разгрузочное средство содержит приводной узел, датчик(и) препятствий, систему контроля с множественной зоной обнаружения. Система контроля с множественной зоной обнаружения для транспортного средства для погрузки материалов содержит бесконтактный датчик(и) препятствий, контроллер, приемник для дистанционного управления. Обеспечивается автоматическое выполнение корректирующего маневра поворота погрузочно-разгрузочного транспортного средства, обнаружение и отслеживание ...

СИСТЕМА ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ ДЛЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ РАБОТ И СПОСОБЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЮ

... 1. Система дистанционного управления транспортным средством для погрузочно-разгрузочных работ, содержащая силовой агрегат, содержащий по меньшей мере одно колесо и погрузочно-разгрузочный узел, содержащий пару вилочных захватов;при этом система дистанционного управления включает в себя носимое оператором беспроводное устройство дистанционного управления, взаимодействующее с указанным транспортным средством для погрузочно-разгрузочных работ, причем устройство дистанционного управления содержит:радиопередатчик;устройство управления перемещением, соединенное по цепи связи с указанным радиопередатчиком, причем срабатывание указанного устройства управления перемещением побуждает указанный радиопередатчик передавать по радиосвязи запрос перемещения в виде сигнала первого типа, который побуждает указанное транспортное средство перемещаться в первом направлении;приемник, связанный с указанным транспортным средством и предназначенный для приема на указанном транспортном средстве сообщений от указанного ...

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ

... 1. Система автоматизированного управления транспортным средством, содержащаятранспортное средство, обрабатывающее материалы, включающее в себя:шину сети с абонентским доступом (CAN); ипо меньшей мере, один собственный управляющий модуль, соединенный с шиной CAN транспортного средства, обрабатывающего материалы, которое генерирует относящиеся к транспортному средству данные и пересылает относящиеся к транспортному средству данные по шине CAN;информационное устройство связи, физически соединенное с транспортным средством, обрабатывающим материалы, соединено с шиной CAN транспортного средства, обрабатывающего материалы, в котором интерфейс шины CAN получает и хранит относящуюся к транспортному средству данные от шины CAN; иприемопередатчик, физически соединенный с транспортным средством, обрабатывающим материалы, который соединен с информационным устройством связи, где приемопередатчик передает по радио информацию, относящуюся к данным по транспортному средству по беспроводной сетевой среде ...

Adjustment head for a hoisting device

An adjustment head (2) is provided for a hoisting device (1) and intended for releasable connection (7) with the free end (6) of the hoisting device (1), said adjustment head (2) comprising mechanisms (9-13, 15) for three-dimensional adjustment of the adjustment head (2) independently from adjustment means of the hoisting device (1).

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A materials handling vehicle comprising: a power unit; a load handling assembly coupled to said power unit; at least one first obstacle detector mounted at a first location on said power unit to detect an object located along a path of travel of said power unit beyond a dead zone of said first detector. The materials handling vehicle also comprising at least one second obstacle detector mounted at a second location on said power unit, spaced from said power unit first location, and capable of detecting an object in said dead zone of said first obstacle detector. Fig. 7 5556113_1 (GHMatters) P88937.AU.2 - - 7w. o o r ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE OF A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE IN A WAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENT

IMPROVED ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER

Described is an electric telehandler (1) comprising: one or more traction apparatuses (3, 51, 6) equipped with a drive wheel (3); movement means comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a hydraulic distributor (2) to actuate the actuators and a pump (21) for supplying the distributor (2); and an electric motor (4, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49) connected directly to the traction apparatus and/or to the pump (21) of the movement means.

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Systems of hardware and software are provided for enabling mobile assets to communicate across a wireless network environment. Systems, computer-implemented methods and computer program products are also provided for leveraging wireless communication and/or processing capabilities of mobile assets against a robust software solution to implement enterprise wide asset management functions, to integrate mobile asset data into existing enterprise workflows and/or to enable trusted third party integration into the enterprise for enhanced asset and/or workflow management.

APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an operator's hand; a mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said rigid mounting structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit coupled to said rigid mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure and comprising a switch (184b) adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause said wireless transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the materials handling vehicle, apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle.

SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter to be worn on the wrist of the operator and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to the vehicle. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter.

Fahrzeug mit Hubvorrichtung für einen zugehörigen Hubstapler

Fleet management system

Systems of hardware and software are provided for enabling mobile assets to communicate across a wireless network environment. Systems, computer-implemented methods and computer program products are also provided for leveraging wireless communication and/or processing capabilities of mobile assets against a robust software solution to implement enterprise wide asset management functions, to integrate mobile asset data into existing enterprise workflows and/or to enable trusted third party integration into the enterprise for enhanced asset and/or workflow management.

System for remotely controlling materials handling vehicle

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter to be worn on the wrist of the operator and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to the vehicle. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter.

CARRIAGE HAS CHECHMATE, READY TO BE EMBARKS WITH the BACK Of a CARRYING VEHICLE

Un chariot à mât, apte à être embarqué à l'arrière d'un véhicule porteur, comporte un châssis 1 portant au moins une roue arrière 8 motrice et directrice et deux roues arrière 16, 17 de direction fixe. La partie avant 2 du chariot comportant le mât 21 et les deux roues avant 16, 17, est articulée à pivotement par rapport au châssis 1 autour d'un axe 3 vertical de manière à pivoter entre une position d'utilisation dans laquelle la partie avant 2 du chariot est alignée avec le châssis 1 et une position d'embarquement dans laquelle la partie avant 2 et le châssis 1 sont perpendiculaires.

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

물류 취급 차량을 원격으로 제어하기 위한 장치

... 물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 무선으로 전송하는 것이 가능한 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스(170)가 개시된다. 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스는 작업자의 손의 적어도 하나의 손가락 상에 장착되도록 구성된 강성 장착 구조체와, 상기 강성 장착 구조체를 적어도 하나의 손가락에 고정하기 위해 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 장착 스트랩과, 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛과, 상기 장착 구조체에 결합되고 상기 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛이 물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 생성할 수 있게 하기 위해 작업자의 엄지손가락에 의해 작동되도록 구성된 스위치(184b)를 포함하는 제어 구조체를 포함하고, 물류 취급 차량을 원격으로 제어하기 위한 장치가 개시된다.

METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT TO A VEHICLE

Method for mounting a forklift (2) to the rear of a vehicle (96) such as a truck or trailer. The forklift, having a frame (3), a pair of spaced apart front front wheels (4), at least one rear wheel (76), and a pair of forks that are movably mounted to 'the frame (72) in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. the mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets (90), each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening (92) defined therethrough. Receiving pins (94), being dimensioned such that they can slide though the opening in each of the mounting brackets have a supporting position and release position. The supporting position of the pins resulst in a horizontal disposition thereof and rigid attachment of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle.

CONTROL DEVICE, MOVEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A control device includes a route acquisition unit configured to acquire a route of a movable body for moving a plurality of aligned target objects to or from a target position at which the target objects are to be picked up or dropped, a reference position/posture acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a route at which the movable body picks up or drops a first target object at the target position, and an information output unit configured to output the information acquired by the route acquisition unit to the movable body, in which the route acquisition unit acquires routes of the movable body for moving second and subsequent target objects, based on the information acquired by the reference position/posture acquisition unit.

TRACTABLE PENDANT ASSEMBLY FOR RESCUE HOISTS

A pendant assembly for a rescue hoist may comprise a pendant, an interface box discrete from the pendant, and a display screen discrete from the pendant. The pendant may include a hoist input. The interface box may be configured to receive a control input from the pendant. The display screen may be configured to receive a display command from the interface box.

ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ МАШИНОЙ

Группа изобретений относится к управлению подъемно-транспортной машиной. Технический результат - повышение безопасности подъемно-транспортной машины за счет регулирования скорости машины на основании мониторинга массы груза и расстояния до препятствий. Для этого предложена подъемно-транспортная машина, состоящая из: силового агрегата; приспособления для подъема груза, соединенного с упомянутым силовым агрегатом; по меньшей мере, одного детектора препятствий, установленного на упомянутый силовой агрегат для обнаружения объекта, расположенного на пути движения упомянутого силового агрегата, при этом упомянутый детектор при обнаружении объекта генерирует сигнал расстояния, соответствующий расстоянию между обнаруженным объектом и упомянутым силовым агрегатом; датчика нагрузки для генерирования сигнала массы, указывающего массу груза на упомянутом приспособлении для подъема груза; и контроллера, получающего упомянутый сигнал расстояния и упомянутый сигнал массы и генерирующего соответствующий сигнал остановки машины или сигнал максимально разрешенной скорости, исходя из упомянутых сигналов расстояния и массы. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 580 814 C2 (51) МПК G05D 1/00 (2006.01) B66F 9/075 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013151861/08, 22.11.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.12.2009 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (73) Патентообладатель(и): КРАУН ЭКВАЙПМЕНТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) (45) Опубликовано: 10.04.2016 Бюл. № 10 2 5 8 0 8 1 4 R U Адрес для переписки: 107061, Москва, Преображенская пл., дом N 6, ООО Фирма Патентных Поверенных "ИННОТЭК" (54) ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОДЪЕМНОТРАНСПОРТНОЙ МАШИНОЙ (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к управлению при этом упомянутый детектор при обнаружении подъемно-транспортной машиной. Технический объекта генерирует сигнал расстояния, результат - повышение ...

СИСТЕМА ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ ДЛЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ РАБОТ И СПОСОБЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЮ

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to handling machines and their control systems. Proposed system comprises portable control device and appropriate receiver at handling machine. Said portable control device carried by operator interacting with said machine includes wireless communication transmitter and motion control member connected wit transmitter for data transmission. Said motion control member incorporated with the system allows transmission of first-type signal by wireless communication transmitter, said signal including the request for handling machine motion in the first direction. Receiver arranged at handling machine serves to receive signals transmitted by wireless communication transmitter. EFFECT: displacement of handling machine in response to signals received by receiver. 20 cl, 12 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 555 068 C2 (51) МПК B66C 13/40 (2006.01) B66F 9/075 (2006.01) G05D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011123098/11, 08.06.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.09.2007 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 2009113849 14.09.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КРАУН ЭКВИПМЕНТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) (45) Опубликовано: 10.07.2015 Бюл. № 19 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2001035729 A1, 01.11.2001. US 2 5 5 5 0 6 8 R U Адрес для переписки: 119019, Москва, Гоголевский бульвар, 11, 3-й этаж, "Гоулингз Интернэшнл Инк." (54) СИСТЕМА ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ ДЛЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ РАБОТ И СПОСОБЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЮ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к погрузочнооргана управления движением вызывает передачу разгрузочным машинам и системам их передатчиком беспроводной связи сигнала управления. Система управления погрузочнопервого типа, содержащего запрос на движение разгрузочной машиной содержит носимое погрузочно-разгрузочной машины в первом устройство управления и ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБЫ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО- РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫМ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ

... 1. Устройство дистанционного управления, обеспечивающее беспроводную передачу сигнала запроса на перемещения погрузочно-разгрузочному транспортному средству, содержащее:несущую конструкцию, приспособленную для ношения на запястье или руке оператора,радиопередатчик, связанный с упомянутой несущей конструкцией,система управления связана с упомянутым радиопередатчиком, причем система управления приспособлена для задействования оператором таким образом, чтобы упомянутый радиопередатчик генерировал сигнал первого типа для погрузочно-разгрузочного транспортного средства.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором система управления включает в себя жесткую несущую конструкцию, приспособленную для крепления на по меньшей мере один палец оператора.3. Устройство по п.1, в котором упомянутая несущая конструкция включает в себя крепежный ремешок, приспособленный для крепления на запястье или руке оператора.4. Устройство по п.1, в котором упомянутый радиопередатчик соединяется с упомянутой системой управления с ...

FORK LIFT TRUCKS AND REMOTE CONTROL

A fork lift truck 1 has a hand control lever 2 in the driver's compartment for lowering or raising the forks. On the roof of the driver's compartment is an electrical linear actuator 6 having a drive electrical motor 6a, whose extendible ram is coupled to a push/pull linkage rod 8 with a cam 9. A Bowden cable 23 connects the ram of the actuator to lever 2. Actuator switch 10 remote from actuator 6 contains up switch 11 and down switch 12 as press buttons. Depression of switch button 11 enables operation of actuator 6 in an extension or first mode. Cancellation of depression of switch button 11 enables actuator 6 to undergo corresponding reverse operation thereof so as to return actuator 6 to the condition just before start of said first mode thereof. Depression of switch button 12 will enable operation of actuator 6 in a retraction or second mode. Cancellation of depression of switch button 12 enables actuator 6 to undergo corresponding reverse operation thereof so as to return actuator ...

FAHRERLOSE TRANSPORTEINRICHTUNG ZUM TRANSPORTIEREN EINES LADUNGSTRÄGERS

Fahrerlose Transporteinrichtung (1) zum Transportieren eines Ladungsträgers (2) mit einem im Grundriss im Wesentlichen U-förmigen Fahrgestell (3) mit zwei Schenkeln (4) und einer die Schenkel (4) verbindenden Basis (5), wobei an jedem Schenkel (4) des Fahrgestells (3) eine lenkbare Radeinheit (6) angeordnet ist, wobei an der Basis (5) auf einer Längsmittellinie (8) der Transporteinrichtung (1) zwischen den beiden Schenkeln (4) eine dritte lenkbare Radeinheit (9) angeordnet ist, wobei alle drei Radeinheiten (6, 9) der Transporteinrichtung (1) mechanisch unabhängig voneinander lenkbar sind, und, dass in der Basis (5) eine Antriebseinheit zum Antreiben der in der Basis (5) angeordneten lenkbaren Radeinheit (9) angeordnet ist, wobei die beiden Radeinheiten (6) in den Schenkeln (4) freilaufend ausgebildet sind.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF VEHICLE PARAMETERS OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE

Abstract The invention proposes a system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode, the system comprising: a controller comprising a processor and a memory, wherein vehicle condition data previously evaluated by the controller is stored in the memory; a remote control device in communication with the controller, wherein a travel control function on the remote control device is configured to provide a travel request to the controller to cause the material handling vehicle to move forward when the material handling vehicle is in the travel request mode; the controller is configured to: receive the travel request; recall at least one previously evaluated vehicle condition data stored in the memory; and based on the at least one vehicle condition data stored in the memory, command the material handling vehicle to move forward. IC) -~ 0 Cl) U) Z C, 0~ U) s-c0 > c ...

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an operator's hand; a mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said rigid mounting structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit coupled to said rigid mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure and comprising a switch (184b) adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause said wireless transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the materials handling vehicle, apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle.

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an operator's hand; a mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said rigid mounting structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit coupled to said rigid mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure and comprising a switch (184b) adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause said wireless transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the materials handling vehicle, apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle.

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.

Electronic badge to authenticate and track industrial vehicle operator

A system for controlling an industrial vehicle (102) comprises an information linking device (202), a badge communicator (224), an operator badge (126), and a controller (206). The controller controls the vehicle operating state by identifying that an operator possessing the operator badge has approached the vehicle, communicating with a server (112) via the information linking device to authenticate the operator as authorized to operate the industrial vehicle, and pairing the operator badge with the industrial vehicle upon determining that the operator is authorized to operate the industrial vehicle. Moreover, the controllerturns on the industrial vehicle when the badge communicator detects the badge on the vehicle, placing the industrial vehicle in a standby mode when the badge communicator detects the badge in proximity to, but not on, the vehicle; and placing the vehicle in a stop mode when the badge communicator no longer detects the badge in proximity to the vehicle.

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A materials handling vehicle comprising: a power unit; a load handling assembly coupled to said power unit; at least one obstacle detector mounted to said power unit to detect an object located along a path of travel of said power unit, said detector generating a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and said power unit. The materials handling vehicle also comprises a load sensor to generate a weight signal indicative of a weight of a load on said load handling assembly; and a controller receiving said distance signal and said weight signal and generating a corresponding vehicle stop or maximum allowable speed signal based on said distance and weight signals. Fig. 3 5557990_1 (GHMatters) P88937.AU.1 78B3 ZONE 2 --- -- 76 _DIRECTION 10 - Fig. 3 ...

System for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter to be worn on the wrist of the operator and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to the vehicle. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE OF A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE IN A WAREHOUSE ENVIRONMENT

OBJECT TRACKING AND STEER MANEUVERS FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller.

A TOP MOUNT METHOD AND SYSTEM

This invention relates to a top mount method, a top mount system (41) and a combination of forklift truck (1) and carrying vehicle (5) having such a top mount system. The top mount method differs from the known methods in that the forklift truck lifting assembly (11) at least is provided with a remote control unit (33) to permit the operator of the forklift to mount the forklift onto the carrying vehicle (5) from a position remote from the forklift. The top mount system (41) comprises a track (7) having a carriage (9) slidably mounted therein and a ram (49) for moving the carriage relative the track. This obviates the need to use the drive of the forklift under remote operation. Finally, there is provided a combination of a forklift and a carrying vehicle having the top mount system which together provide a useful and safer alternative to the known combinations.

CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

Floor Conveyor

Systems and methods for a floor conveyor include a control unit and a sensor device, the control unit operable to control the travel functions of the floor conveyor, the sensor device arranged to be able to provide the control unit with sensor data, the sensor device arranged such that it can detect objects in a plane, the plane extending along the a first side of the floor conveyor, the plane comprises a stop section, the floor conveyor arranged such that if an object is detected in the stop section the floor conveyor is stopped by control of the travel function from the control unit upon receipt by it of a sensor data indicating the object being positioned in the stop section, the stop section also extending along a section of a second side of the floor conveyor, the second side being essentially perpendicular to the first side. 1. A floor conveyor comprising: a control unit and a sensor device , wherein the control unit is operable to control travel functions of the floor conveyor , wherein the sensor device is arranged to be able to provide the control unit with sensor data , wherein the sensor device is arranged such that it can detect objects in a plane , wherein the plane is extending along a first side of the floor conveyor , wherein the plane comprises a stop section , wherein the floor conveyor is arranged such that if an object is detected in the stop section the floor conveyor is stopped by control of the travel function from the control unit upon receipt of the sensor data indicating the object being positioned in the stop section , and the stop section is also extending along a section of a second side of the floor conveyor , wherein the second side is essentially perpendicular to the first side.2. The floor conveyor of claim 1 , wherein the stop section further has an extension that can alter between a first configuration and a second configuration claim 1 , wherein the first configuration the stop section has a side that has an angled side to a ...

SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to vehicle control system. System comprises vehicle, processing materials, including: user access network bus (CAN) and at least one own control module, which is connected with materials processing vehicle CAN bus, which generates data relating to vehicle and forwards relating to vehicle data via CAN bus, information communication device, physically connected to materials processing vehicle, connected with materials processing vehicle CAN bus, in which CAN bus interface receives and stores relating to vehicle data from CAN bus, and transceiver, physically connected to materials processing vehicle, which is connected to data communication device, where transceiver sends information over radio, relating to data on vehicle via wireless network environment, and receives radio information for transmission over CAN bus to, at least one own control unit from wireless network environment. EFFECT: technical result consists in enabling possibility of vehicle automated control. 17 cl, 17 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 601 837 C2 (51) МПК G06Q 50/30 (2012.01) G06F 7/00 (2006.01) G06Q 10/06 (2012.01) G06Q 90/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012115975/08, 20.04.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.12.2007 (72) Автор(ы): Веллман Тимоти А. (US), Виннер Дин Е. (US) 13.12.2006 US 60/869,845 Номер и дата приоритета первоначальной заявки, из которой данная заявка выделена: R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): КРАУН ЭКВАЙПМЕНТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 2009126428 13.12.2006 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2016 Бюл. № 31 2 6 0 1 8 3 7 R U Адрес для переписки: 107023, Москва, ул. Б.Семеновская, 49, оф.404, фирма патентных поверенных ООО "ИННОТЭК", пат.пов. Т.А.Вахниной, рег. N 122 (54) СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к системе управления обрабатывающим ...

СИСТЕМА ФЛИТ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТА

Изобретение относится к беспроводной связи и может быть использовано для управления доступом и работы транспортными средствами внутри предприятия. Технический результат - создание системы программных и аппаратных средств для связи мобильных устройств по беспроводной сетевой среде, а также расширение возможностей радиосвязи относительно надежного решения программного обеспечения для реализации широких функций менеджмента активов предприятия. Достигается путем автоматизированной настройки транспортного средства, обрабатывающего материалы, идентификации транспортного средства или оператора, при этом транспортное средство, обрабатывающее материалы, содержит приемопередатчик, процессор, где указанная настройка содержит: передачу по радио сообщения от транспортного средства к серверному компьютеру, где сообщение содержит, идентичность оператора или идентичность транспортного средства; получение по радио на транспортном средстве от серверного компьютера параметров настройки, относящихся к идентичности ...

ПОДЪЁМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА И СПОСОБ КОРРЕКТИРОВКИ НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЁ ДВИЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ выполнения автоматического маневра корректировки направления движения подъемно-транспортной машины, включающий в себя:получение первых сенсорных данных по меньшей мере от одного дистанционного датчика контроллером на подъемно-транспортной машине, когда полученные первые сенсорные данные определяют первую зону обнаружения помех, которая находится в непосредственной близости к подъемно-транспортной машине;получение вторых сенсорных данных по меньшей мере от одного дистанционного датчика контроллером на подъемно-транспортной машине, когда полученные вторые сенсорные данные определяют вторую зону обнаружения помех, которая находится в непосредственной близости к подъемно-транспортной машине;определение контроллером на основании полученных сенсорных данных, находится ли объект, по меньшей мере, в первой или второй зоне обнаружения помех; ивыполнение маневра корректировки направления движения, если контроллер обнаруживает объект в первой или второй зоне обнаружения помех, посредством ...

ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ОБЪЕКТОВ И МАНЕВРЫ РУЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

... 1. Способ автоматического осуществления погрузочно-разгрузочным транспортным средством корректирующего маневра поворота, включающий в себяполучение данных датчика по меньшей мере от одного сенсорного устройства контроллером на погрузочно-разгрузочном транспортном средстве,обнаружение на основании принятых данных датчика, что первый объект расположен в первой зоне, определенной, по меньшей мере, частично, с первой стороны транспортного средства,обнаружение на основании принятых данных датчика, что второй объект расположен во второй зоне, определенной, по меньшей мере, частично, со второй стороны транспортного средства, где второй объект находится ближе к центральной оси транспортного средства, чем первый объект, иавтоматическое выполнение корректирующего маневра поворота, направляя транспортное средство к первому объекту так, чтобы отвести транспортное средство от второго объекта, по меньшей мере, до одного из событий:первый объект входит в заранее определенную часть первой зоны ивторой ...

Flurförderzeug mit einem Bedienhebel sowie Verfahren zur Bedienung eines solchen Flurförderzeugs

Flurförderzeug mit mindestens einem einen Bedienhebel aufweisenden Bedienmittel und einer mit dem Bedienhebel zusammenwirkenden Rückstelleinrichtung, die für den Bedienhebel eine Rückstellkraft abhängig von dessen Auslenkung erzeugt, wobei dem Bedienmittel eine Fahrzeugfunktion zugeordnet ist, wobei die Rückstelleinrichtung für den Bedienhebel eine Neutralstellung erzeugt, die einer aktuellen Ansteuerung der Fahrzeugfunktion entspricht.

Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts

Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts

FAHRERLOSE TRANSPORTEINRICHTUNG

The device (1) has a U-shaped frame comprising two side pieces, where steerable front and rear wheel units are arranged on each of the side pieces of the frame. The wheel units are individually drivable by a drive unit and are comprised of two bottom rollers. The bottom rollers are drivable by a brushless electric motor independent of each other. The wheel units are arranged in edges of the frame, and are mechanically connected with each other by a coupling device that is drivable by a spindle drive.

Object tracking and steer maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller.

Steer control maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

Attorney Docket No. CRN 415 14B2 A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter an environment around the vehicle. A steer correction maneuver is automatically performed by steering the vehicle away from the detected object, wherein an angle of steer correction and/or a rate of change of the steering angle that is implemented to achieve a desired angle of steer correction is dependent upon how far from a reference coordinate associated with the vehicle the detected object is determined to be. 4228955_1 (GHMatters) P93284AU ...

Telehandler with improved stabilisers

TELEHANDLER WITH IMPROVED STABILISERS Described is a stabiliser (1) for a telehandler, comprising a supporting frame (11) designed to be mounted on the carriage (2) of a telehandler (1) and two telescopic arms (12, 13) fixed to the frame (11), each of which includes a first hollow segment (121, 131) directly connected to the frame (11) and a second hollow segment (122, 132) inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment (121, 131). A pull-out linear actuator (18) of the electric type is positioned inside each arm (12, 13) and has one end fixed to the first segment (121, 131) and one end fixed to the second segment (122, 132). [Figure 1] 0**l 0 o C ...

APPARATUS FOR HANDLING HEAVY COMPONENTS ON CONTAINERS

A machine for handling heavy components in a heavy equipment environment. In an example implementation, the machine includes a truck having at least two front wheels and at least one rear wheel. A outrigger portion extends forward from the truck. The front wheels are attached at a forward end of the outrigger portion. A mast extends vertically from a track extending forward from the truck on a base of the outrigger portion. The mast is movably extendable or retractable along the track. A carriage is mounted on the mast and configured to move vertically on the mast. A pair of forks are mounted on the carriage to move vertically when the carriage is controlled to move. A personnel platform is mounted on the carriage independent of the mounting of the forks on the carriage. A remote control panel is configured to override a cab control panel under operator control. The remote control panel includes a plurality of controls for moving the carriage and for extending or retracting the mast.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF VEHICLE PARAMETERS OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE

A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode is provided. The system can include a controller including a processor and a memory, where vehicle condition data previously evaluated by the controller can be stored in the memory. A remote control device can be in communication with the controller, where a travel control function on the remote control device can be configured to provide a travel request to the controller to cause the material handling vehicle to move forward when the material handling vehicle is in the travel request mode. In some aspects, the controller can be configured to receive the travel request, recall at least one previously evaluated vehicle condition data stored in the memory, and, based on the at least one vehicle condition data stored in the memory, command the material handling vehicle to move forward.

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

OBJECT TRACKING AND STEER MANEUVERS FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Systems of hardware and software are provided for enabling mobile assets to communicate across a wireless network environment. Systems, computer-implemented methods and computer program products are also provided for leveraging wireless communication and/or processing capabilities of mobile assets against a robust software solution to implement enterprise wide asset management functions, to integrate mobile asset data into existing enterprise workflows and/or to enable trusted third party integration into the enterprise for enhanced asset and/or workflow management.

METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT TO A VEHICLE

Method for mounting a forklift (2) to the rear of a vehicle (96) such as a truck or trailer. The forklift, having a frame (3), a pair of spaced apart front front wheels (4), at least one rear wheel (76), and a pair of forks that are movably mounted to 'the frame (72) in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. the mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets (90), each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening (92) defined therethrough. Receiving pins (94), being dimensioned such that they can slide though the opening in each of the mounting brackets have a supporting position and release position. The supporting position of the pins resulst in a horizontal disposition thereof and rigid attachment of the forklift to the rearward end of the vehicle.

STEER CORRECTION FOR A REMOTELY OPERATED MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A materials handling vehicle (10) automatically applies a steer correction maneuver if an object (172) is detected in a steer bumper zone (132) in front of the vehicle. A controller detects whether an object is in front of the materials handling vehicle and automatically determines whether a steer correction maneuver should be to the right or left of the traveling direction of the materials handling vehicle. The materials handling vehicle automatically steer corrects the vehicle, e.g., at a determined steer angle that is opposite the direction to the detected position of the object, and accumulates the distance traveled by vehicle while steer correction is being performed. The vehicle then automatically counter steers the vehicle, e.g., by a determined steer amount, in the opposite direction as the steer correction for a percentage of accumulated steer distance traveled. After performing the counter steer maneuver, the vehicle may, for example, resume a substantially straight heading.

processo implementado por computador para retransmitir uma condição associada a um ambiente.

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT ON A VEHICLE

Disclosed is an improved mounting system for mounting a forklift to the rear of a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. The mounting system includes in combination a forklift and a vehicle, the forklift having a frame, a pair of spaced apart front wheels and at least one rear wheel. The forklift also has a pair of forks that are movably mounted to the frame, the pair of forks movable in at least a vertical direction relative to the frame. The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support that receives the pair of forks of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins, the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets. The receiving pins have a supporting position and a release ...

Variable straddle transporter lift with programmable height positions

A transport lift has a base and two spaced-apart legs are slidingly mounted on the base for movement toward and away from and toward each other. Wheels support the base and legs for rolling movement. Leg motor drive means operate to drive the two spaced-apart legs toward and away from each other to vary the straddle spacing between the legs. A lift column extends generally vertically from the base. Lift drive means are associated with the lift column for driving an end effector along the lift column, the end effectuator adapted for engaging a load. A programmable controller operates the lift drive means to position the end effectuator at at least one predetermined height position on the lift column. The controller is adapted for storing a plurality of height adjustments as sequential steps, and the controller operates the lift drive means to place the end effectuator sequentially at the sequence, of predetermined height positions.

Horizontal order-picker

A horizontal order picker with an operating platform and a load section which is provided for accommodating at least one order-picking container, wherein an operational control is provided in the operating platform, upon actuation of which the horizontal order picker moves for a predetermined distance (D) automatically, the length of the distance (D) corresponding to the offset between the operating platform and one of the order-picking containers ...

INDUSTRIAL TRUCK WITH AN OPERATING LEVER AS WELL AS METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID INDUSTRIAL TRUCK

An operating assembly for an industrial truck comprises an operating lever and a resetting apparatus configured to interact with the operating lever and generate a reset force for the operating lever depending on the deflection of the operating lever. A vehicle function is assigned to the operating assembly and the resetting apparatus is configured to generate a neutral position for the operating lever that corresponds with a current activation of the vehicle function. 1. An operating assembly for an industrial truck comprising:an operating lever; anda resetting apparatus configured to interact with the operating lever and generate a reset force for the operating lever depending on a deflection of the operating lever,wherein a vehicle function is assigned to the operating assembly, and wherein the resetting apparatus is configured to generate a neutral position for the operating lever that corresponds with a current activation of the vehicle function.2. The operating assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the resetting apparatus is configured to generate the neutral position for a deflection of the operating lever in an automatic mode that corresponds with a position of the operating lever during manual activation of the vehicle function.3. The operating assembly according to claim 2 , wherein deflection of the operating lever in automatic mode out of its neutral position when the vehicle function is manually activated corresponds with a deflection relative to the neutral position.4. The operating assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the deflection of the operating lever out of its neutral position while in the automatic mode deactivates the automatic mode.5. The operating assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the deflection of the operating lever out of its neutral position when in the automatic mode allows speed control while in automatic mode.6. The operating assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the neutral position of the operating lever corresponds ...

DEVICE FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A remote control device worn by an operator in combination with a materials handling vehicle includes a wireless transmitter and control structure in communication with the wireless transmitter. The control structure is actuated by the operator to cause the wireless transmitter to generate a travel request signal. The vehicle includes a traction control system, a receiver for receiving travel request signals from the wireless transmitter, at least one sensor, and a controller. The sensor(s) is configured to detect objects near the vehicle or to detect a person on a vehicle operating platform. The controller is configured to decide not to cause the traction control system to advance the vehicle in response to a travel request signal from the receiver if the status from one or more of the at least one sensor is indicative of the presence of either: an object near the vehicle; or a person on the platform.

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A system that controls an industrial vehicle responsive to encountering working environment tags comprises a tag reader mounted on an industrial vehicle. Further, a tag is incorporated into a harness that is to be worn by an operator of the industrial vehicle. An information processing device on the industrial vehicle is communicably coupled to the tag reader and comprises a processor that is programmed to receive an identifier of the tag in the harness, access a predetermined action based upon the identifier of the detected tag, and communicate information across a vehicle network bus to an electronic component of the industrial vehicle to perform the predetermined action. The predetermined action automatically modifies a working state of the industrial vehicle to a first action when the harness worn by the operator is not clipped in, and a second action when the harness worn by the operator is clipped in.

Industrial vehicle remote operation system, remote operation device, industrial vehicle, remote memory storing industrial vehicle remote operation program, and industrial vehicle remote operation method

An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes an industrial vehicle including a vehicle communication part that performs wireless communication; a remote operation device including a remote communication part that performs wireless communication with the vehicle communication part, wherein the remote operation device is used to remotely operate the industrial vehicle; and a remote-operation stop control part that, based on a fact that a remote-operation stop operation has been performed on the remote operation device in a situation where operation of the industrial vehicle is being performed through a remote operation by the remote operation device, performs an operation stop control for stopping the operation of the industrial vehicle, and stops the remote operation by the remote operation device after the operation stop control is completed.

ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЕ ОБЪЕКТОВ И МАНЕВРЫ РУЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

Группа изобретений относится к погрузочно-разгрузочным транспортным средствам и способам их маневрирования. Для осуществления корректирующего маневра поворота получают данные от датчиков сенсорных устройств, автоматически корректируют маневр поворота определенным образом на основании полученных данных в зависимости от заранее определенных зон, в которых обнаружен объект, или требуемого расстояния до выбранного объекта, или по запросу оператора, определяющего с какой стороны от препятствия выдерживать требуемое расстояние. Погрузочно-разгрузочное средство содержит приводной узел, датчик(и) препятствий, систему контроля с множественной зоной обнаружения. Система контроля с множественной зоной обнаружения для транспортного средства для погрузки материалов содержит бесконтактный датчик(и) препятствий, контроллер, приемник для дистанционного управления. Обеспечивается автоматическое выполнение корректирующего маневра поворота погрузочно-разгрузочного транспортного средства, обнаружение и отслеживание ...

ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive industry. Claimed machine comprises power plant, cargo lifting means, load transducers, at least two obstacle detectors and controller. Said obstacle detectors are arranged at power plant in a definite matter to allow detection of object in dead zone of the other detector. When object is detected on the basis of measured distance, speed and cargo weight, machine stop or maximum permissible speed signal is generated. EFFECT: safe motion, possibility to correct the motion direction. 6 cl, 11 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 568 046 C2 (51) МПК G05D 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013151862/11, 30.12.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.12.2009 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (73) Патентообладатель(и): КРАУН ЭКВАЙПМЕНТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) 2 5 6 8 0 4 6 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.05.2015 Бюл. № 15 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2015 Бюл. № 31 2 5 6 8 0 4 6 R U Адрес для переписки: 107061, Москва, Преображенская пл., дом N 6, ООО Фирма Патентных Поверенных "ИННОТЭК" Стр.: 1 C 2 C 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2008/0071429 A1, 20.03.2008;US 2008/0189005 A1, 07.08.2008;US 5170351 A, 08.12.1992SU 1550480 A1, 15.03.1990; RU 2130618 C1, 20.05.1999 (54) ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к подъемнотранспортным машинам. Подъемнотранспортная машина содержит силовой агрегат, приспособления для подъема груза, датчик нагрузки, не менее двух детекторов препятствий, контроллер. Детекторы препятствий расположены на силовом агрегате определенным образом с возможностью обнаруживать одним детектором объект в мертвой зоне другого R U 02.07.2009 US 61/222,632; 18.08.2009 US 61/234,866 Номер и дата приоритета первоначальной заявки, из которой данная заявка выделена: 2011152039 02.07.2009 (72) Автор(ы): ДУИС Джеффри Д. (US), ГРИИН Мэтью М. (US), ...

СИСТЕМА ФЛИТ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТА

... 1. Способ автоматизированной настройки транспортного средства, обрабатывающего материалы, путем, по меньшей мере, одной идентификации транспортного средства или идентификации оператора, при этом транспортное средство, обрабатывающее материалы, содержит: ! приемопередатчик, причем приемопередатчик конфигурирован для передачи данных по радио по беспроводной вычислительной среде, и ! процессор, который конфигурирован для связи с приемопередатчиком для радиосвязи по беспроводной вычислительной среде с отдаленным серверным компьютером, ! где указанный способ содержит: ! передачу по радио сообщения от транспортного средства, обрабатывающего материалы, к серверному компьютеру посредством приемопередатчика, где сообщение содержит, по меньшей мере, идентичность оператора с оператором, работающем на транспортном средстве, обрабатывающем материалы, или идентичность транспортного средства транспортному средству, обрабатывающему материалы; ! получение по радио на транспортном средстве, обрабатывающем ...

ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА

... 1. Подъемно-транспортная машина (10), состоящая из:силового агрегата (14);приспособления для подъема груза (12), соединенного с упомянутым силовым агрегатом (14);по меньшей мере, одного первого детектора препятствий (76, 76А, 76В), установленного в первом месте на упомянутом силовом агрегате (14) для обнаружения объекта, расположенного на пути движения упомянутого силового агрегата (14) за пределами мертвой зоны (DZ) упомянутого первого детектора (76, 76А, 76В); ипо меньшей мере, одного второго детектора препятствий (76, 76А, 76В), установленного во втором месте на упомянутом силовом агрегате (14) на расстоянии от упомянутого первого места на силовом агрегате и способного обнаружить объект в упомянутой мертвой зоне (DZ) упомянутого первого детектора препятствий (76, 76А, 76В).2. Подъемно-транспортная машина (10) по п. 1, в которой, по меньшей мере, один детектор препятствий (76, 76А, 76В) при обнаружении объекта генерирует сигнал, соответствующий расстоянию между обнаруженным объектом и ...

ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ МАШИНА И УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЙ

... 1. Надеваемое на палец устройство дистанционного управления (170), предназначенное по беспроводной связи передавать сигнал запроса на движение подъемно-транспортной машине (10), состоящее из:крепления (172, 174), адаптированного для крепления по меньшей мере к одному пальцу (F, F, ) руки оператора (Hp);крепежного ремешка (190), соединенного с упомянутым креплением (172, 174) для удержания упомянутого крепления (172, 174) по меньшей мере на одном пальце (F, F, );беспроводного передатчика/блока питания (176), соединенного с упомянутым креплением (172, 174); иблока управления (180), соединенного с упомянутым креплением (172, 174) и состоящего из переключателя (183), адаптированного для управления большим пальцем руки оператора, чтобы генерировать сигнал запроса на движение подъемно-транспортной машине (10).2. Устройство управления (170) по п.1, в котором крепежный ремешок (190) контактирует по меньшей мере с одним пальцем (F, F, ) руки оператора (H).3. Устройство управления (170) по п.1, в ...

МАНЕВРЫ ПРИ УПРАВЛЕНИИ ПОВОРОТОМ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ

Заявленная группа изобретений относится к способам управления погрузочно-разгрузочных транспортных средств. При способе автоматического осуществления погрузочно-разгрузочным транспортным средством корректирующего маневра поворота принимают контроллером данные датчиков сенсорных устройств, определяют наличие объекта в пространстве, дальность положения объекта относительно опорной координаты, либо относительно транспортного средства, либо связанной с транспортным средством определенным образом, автоматически осуществляют корректирующий поворот путем увода поворотом транспортного средства от обнаруженного объекта на определенный угол. Угол поворота или его скорость определяют в зависимости от дальности нахождения объекта в одной из трех областей, определяемых по расстоянию объекта от опорной координаты, либо от транспортного средства. Обеспечивается безопасность движения погрузочно-разгрузочных транспортных средств. 3 н. и 23 з.п. ф-лы, 23 ил.

Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts

Working machine

A base assembly 12 for a working machine 10 comprising: a ground engaging structure 19; an undercarriage 12 connected to the ground engaging structure 19; a connector 16 for connecting the undercarriage 12 to a superstructure 14 that mounts a working arm 42; a drive arrangement located in the undercarriage 12 for moving the ground engaging structure 19 to propel, in use, the working machine 10, wherein the drive arrangement includes a prime mover 64 and a transmission 75; and an electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling the drive arrangement and/or the ground engaging structure.. Wherein the majority of the drive arrangement may be positioned below a level coincident with a lower extent of the superstructure 14. Also disclosed is a method of making the above working machine 10, the method comprises: providing substantially identical base assemblies 12 as above; connecting one superstructure 14 with one type of working arm 42 to one of the base assemblies 12 and connecting a different ...

FAHRERLOSE TRANSPORTEINRICHTUNG

The device (1) has a U-shaped frame comprising two side pieces, where steerable front and rear wheel units are arranged on each of the side pieces of the frame. The wheel units are individually drivable by a drive unit and are comprised of two bottom rollers. The bottom rollers are drivable by a brushless electric motor independent of each other. The wheel units are arranged in edges of the frame, and are mechanically connected with each other by a coupling device that is drivable by a spindle drive.

Steer control maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter an environment around the vehicle. A steer correction maneuver is automatically performed by steering the vehicle away from the detected object, wherein an angle of steer correction and/or a rate of change of the steering angle that is implemented to achieve a desired angle of steer correction is dependent upon how far from a reference coordinate associated with the vehicle the detected object is determined to be. 6737887 1 (GHMatters) P93284.AL.1 ELENAS ...

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.

Fleet management system

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A materials handling vehicle comprising: a power unit; a load handling assembly coupled to said power unit; at least one obstacle detector mounted to said power unit to detect an object located along a path of travel of said power unit, said detector generating a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and said power unit. The materials handling vehicle also comprises a load sensor to generate a weight signal indicative of a weight of a load on said load handling assembly; and a controller receiving said distance signal and said weight signal and generating a corresponding vehicle stop or maximum allowable speed signal based on said distance and weight signals. Fig. 3 5557990_1 (GHMatters) P88937.AU.1 78B3 ZONE 2 --- -- 76 _DIRECTION 10 - Fig. 3 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF A REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLE

A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode is provided. The system can include a control handle configured to at least control a speed and direction of the material handling vehicle when the material handling vehicle is in the manual mode and a remote control device in communication with the material handling vehicle and configured to provide a request to the material handling vehicle to move forward. The system can also include a mode switch configured to switch the material handling vehicle from the manual mode to the travel request mode and an operator compaitment sensor configured to trigger a flag when a weight on a floor of an operator compaitment of the material handling vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined weight.

INDIRECT ELECTRONIC BADGE TRACKING

Electronic badges are indirectly tracked by detecting, by a badge communicator on a select industrial vehicle of a fleet of industrial vehicles, the presence of an electronic badge and performing a badge logging transaction in response to detecting the electronic badge. The badge logging transaction includes receiving, by the badge communicator, a badge identifier transmitted by the detected electronic badge. The badge logging transaction also includes determining, by the badge communicator, an offset measurement of the electronic badge relative to the select industrial vehicle, electronically determining a vehicle location of the select industrial vehicle, and identifying a badge location based upon the determined vehicle location and the measured offset. The badge logging transaction can also include generating a time stamp, and wirelessly communicating a badge locator message to a remote server, the badge locator message including the badge identifier, the badge location, and the timestamp ...

APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

... ²A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly ²transmitting a travel request ²signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control ²device includes a ²rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an ²operator's hand; a ²mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said ²rigid mounting ²structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit ²coupled to said rigid ²mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure ²and comprising a ²switch (184b) adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause ²said wireless ²transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the ²materials handling vehicle, ²apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle.²² ...

MULTIPLE ZONE SENSING FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle (10) comprises one or more sensors (76) capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones (78a, 78b) at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The ve-hicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the ve-hicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle cor-rection.

ADJUSTMENT HEAD FOR A HOISTING DEVICE

An adjustment head (2) is provided for a hoisting device (1) and intended for releasable connection (7) with the free end (6) of the hoisting device (1), said adjustment head (2) comprising mechanisms (9-13, 15) for three-dimensional adjustment of the adjustment head (2) independently from adjustment means of the hoisting device (1).

"Remote control with a working machine handle"

ASSOCIATING A TRANSMITTER AND A RECEIVER IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT ON A VEHICLE

Disclosed is mounting system for mounting a forklift(70) to the rear of a vehicle (96), the forklift having a frame (72), a pair of spaced apart front wheels (74) and at least one rear wheel (76). The vehicle has a rearward end with a fork support (102) that receives the pair of forks (80) of the forklift. The mounting system includes a pair of mounting brackets (90), each of the mounting brackets being fixedly attached to the forklift frame or the rearward end of the vehicle and having an opening (92) defined therethrough. The opening has a closed perimeter. Also included is a pair of receiving pins (94), the receiving pins being dimensioned such that they can slide through the opening in each of the mounting brackets. The receiving pins have a supporting position and a release position.

Systems and methods for moving pallets via unmanned motorized unit-guided forklifts

In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.

INDIRECT ELECTRONIC BADGE TRACKING

Electronic badges are indirectly tracked by detecting, by a badge communicator on a select industrial vehicle of a fleet of industrial vehicles, the presence of an electronic badge and performing a badge logging transaction in response to detecting the electronic badge. The badge logging transaction includes receiving, by the badge communicator, a badge identifier transmitted by the detected electronic badge. The badge logging transaction also includes determining, by the badge communicator, an offset measurement of the electronic badge relative to the select industrial vehicle, electronically determining a vehicle location of the select industrial vehicle, and identifying a badge location based upon the determined vehicle location and the measured offset. The badge logging transaction can also include generating a time stamp, and wirelessly communicating a badge locator message to a remote server, the badge locator message including the badge identifier, the badge location, and the timestamp ...

REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE FOR PICKING UP A STORAGE BIN FROM AN UNDERLYING STORAGE SYSTEM

A remotely operated vehicle, for picking up a storage bin from an underlying storage system, may include a vehicle body having a cavity adapted to contain the entire storage bin, vehicle rolling means for movement of the vehicle on the underlying storage system, and a lifting assembly for lifting the storage bin from the underlying storage system to a position above the lowest level of the vehicle rolling means. Additionally, the lifting assembly may include a lifting frame, a rotatable lifting shaft, a first lifting band assembly, and a second lifting band assembly. Further, the lifting frame is connectable to the storage bin and the rotatable lifting shaft is arranged in an upper part of the vehicle body. 1. A remotely operated vehicle for picking up a storage bin from an underlying storage system , comprising;a vehicle body having a cavity adapted to contain the entire storage bin;vehicle rolling means for movement of the remotely operated vehicle on the underlying storage system;a lifting assembly for lifting the storage bin from the underlying storage system to a position above a lowest level of the vehicle rolling means, a lifting frame,', 'a rotatable lifting shaft,', 'a first lifting band assembly and a second lifting band assembly;, 'wherein the lifting assembly compriseswherein the lifting frame is connectable to the storage bin;wherein the rotatable lifting shaft is arranged in an upper part of the vehicle body;wherein each of the first lifting band assembly and the second lifting band assembly comprises at least one lifting band and two frame connecting band ends connected to the lifting frame; andwherein the lifting bands of the first lifting band assembly and the second lifting band assembly are connected to the rotatable lifting shaft, such that the lifting frame is lowered or raised in a vertical direction, and the lifting bands are spooled off or on the rotatable lifting shaft, depending on a direction in which the rotatable lifting shaft rotates.2. ...

Use of electronic badges in aisle passing maneuvers

An industrial vehicle passing maneuver is authorized by an automated process. The process comprises receiving, by a processor, a first message, a second message and a third message. The first message indicates a position of a first industrial vehicle in a work environment. The second message indicates a position of an electronic badge that is detected by the first industrial vehicle. The third message indicates a position of a second industrial vehicle within the work environment. The processor determines that the second industrial vehicle intends to pass the first industrial vehicle, and determines an instruction comprising a select one of an instruction related to a passing maneuver or an instruction not to pass based upon the position of the first industrial vehicle, the position of the electronic badge, and the position of the second industrial vehicle. The instruction is communicated to the second industrial vehicle.

Modify vehicle parameter based on vehicle position information

A materials handling vehicle includes: a power unit including: a steered wheel, and a steering device for generating a steer control signal; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; a controller located on the power unit for receiving the steer control signal; and a sensing device on the power unit and coupled to the controller. The sensing device monitoring areas in front of and next to the vehicle. Based on sensing device data, the controller may modify at least one of the following vehicle parameters: a maximum allowable turning angle or a steered-wheel-to-steering-device ratio.

Fleet management system

A system is provided that controls an industrial vehicle responsive to encountering working environment tags. The system comprises a transceiver and a tag reader mounted on the industrial vehicle. Also, the system comprises an information processing device communicably coupled to the transceiver and the tag reader. The information processing device comprises a processor in data communication with memory. In this regard, the processor is programmed to receive an identifier of a tag detected by the tag reader while the industrial vehicle is being operated within a work environment, and access electronically, a predetermined action based upon the identifier of the detected tag. The processor is further programmed to communicate information across a vehicle network bus to at least one electronic component of the industrial vehicle to perform the predetermined action, wherein the predetermined action automatically modifies a working state of the industrial vehicle.

METHOD FOR MOUNTING A FORKLIFT TO A VEHICLE

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

A method of synchronizing a transmitter and a receiver in a supplemental remote control system for materials handling vehicle. The vehicle has a receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted travel commands and from a wireless remote control device associated with an operator of the vehicle. The method comprises initiating a power on sequence to enable a materials handling vehicle for operation; entering a pairing mode to synchronize the receiver and a corresponding controller on said vehicle to a select one of a plurality of wireless remote control devices; receiving pairing mode confidence signals at said receiver, wherein each pairing mode confidence signal provides a transmitter identification that uniquely identifies a corresponding remote control device within range of said receiver; matching a known transmitter identification code with a corresponding one of the pairing mode confidence signals received by the receiver; and synchronizing the selected remote control device to the receiver ...

ОДНОВРЕМЕННОЕ ЗОНДИРОВАНИЕ НЕСКОЛЬКИХ ЗОН ДЛЯ ПОГРУЗОЧНО-РАЗГРУЗОЧНЫХ УСТРОЙСТВ

Настоящее изобретение относится в целом к погрузочно-разгрузочным устройствам и в частности к системам и способам, объединяющим данные по зонам обнаружения в дополнительные беспроводные средства дистанционного управления погрузочно-разгрузочными устройствами. Технический результат - улучшение характеристик эксплуатации погрузочно-разгрузочного устройства. Способ эксплуатации погрузочно-разгрузочного устройства использует множественные зоны обнаружения, заключающийся в:- определении первой зоны обнаружения, покрывающей область, как минимум частично расположенную спереди от движущегося вперед устройства;- определении второй зоны обнаружения, покрывающей область, как минимум частично расположенную спереди от движущегося вперед устройства;- выполнении первого действия, если в первой зоне обнаружения было определено недопустимое препятствие; и выполнении второго действия, отличного от первого, если во второй зоне обнаружения было определено недопустимое препятствие.Способ предусматривает, что ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ МАШИНОЙ

... 1. Надеваемое на палец устройство дистанционного управления (170), предназначенное по беспроводной связи передавать сигнал запроса на движение подъемно-транспортной машине (10), состоящее из:крепления (172, 174), адаптированного для крепления к пальцам (F, F, F) руки оператора (Н), причем указательный палец оператора помещается в пространство (200) устройства управления для первого пальца, а средний палец оператора - в пространство (202) устройства управления для второго пальца;крепежного ремешка (190), который соединен с упомянутым креплением (172, 174) для его удержания на пальцах (F, F, F) руки оператора (Н) и при этом контактирует с указанными пальцами (F, F, F) руки оператора (Н);беспроводного передатчика/блока питания (176), соединенного с упомянутым креплением (172, 174); иблока управления (180), соединенного с упомянутым креплением (172, 174) и состоящего из переключателя (183), адаптированного для управления большим пальцем руки оператора, чтобы генерировать сигнал запроса на движение ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОДЪЕМНО-ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ МАШИНОЙ

... 1. Вспомогательная система дистанционного управления погрузочно-разгрузочной машиной, содержащая ! носимое оператором беспроводное устройство дистанционного управления погрузочно-разгрузочной машины, которое содержит ! передатчик беспроводной связи, и ! орган управления движением, соединенный с передатчиком беспроводной связи с возможностью обмена информацией между ними, причем включение оператором органа управления движением вызывает передачу передатчиком беспроводной связи запроса на движение в качестве сигнала первого типа, который указывает, что погрузочно-разгрузочная машина должна двигаться в первом направлении; ! приемник, размещенный на погрузочно-разгрузочной машине и предназначенный для приема сообщений, передаваемых передатчиком беспроводной связи; и ! контроллер, который соединен с возможностью обмена информацией с приемником и с системой управления тягой погрузочно-разгрузочной машины, причем контроллер при приеме сигнала первого типа анализирует по меньшей мере один параметр ...

РЕГУЛИРОВОЧНАЯ ГОЛОВКА ПОДЪЕМНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Регулировочная головка (2) подъемного устройства (1), выполненная с возможностью разъемного соединения (7) со свободным концом (6) подъемного устройства (1) и содержащая механизмы (9-13, 15) для трехмерного регулирования регулировочной головки (2), независимо от средства регулирования подъемного устройства (1), содержащие:механизм (10, 13, и 16) наклона, обеспечивающий вытягивание и наклон в вертикальной плоскости посредством выдвижной стрелы (10), и поршневое средство (15), приводящее в действие соединение (13) вокруг оси (16) поворота; иисполнительные механизмы (11, 12), обеспечивающие вращение вокруг каждой их оси, при этом указанные оси ориентированы перпендикулярно друг другу,отличающаяся тем, что регулировочная головка (2) дополнительно содержит механизм поперечного скольжения, такой как зубчатая рейка (9), обеспечивающий скользящее перемещение регулировочной головки (2) перпендикулярно продольному направлению указанной головки (2).2. Регулировочная головка (2) по п.1, в которой ...

Adjustment Head for a Hoisting Device

An adjustment head ( 2 ) is provided for a hoisting device ( 1 ) and intended for releasable connection ( 7 ) with the free end ( 6 ) of the hoisting device ( 1 ), said adjustment head ( 2 ) comprising mechanisms ( 9 - 13, 15 ) for three-dimensional adjustment of the adjustment head ( 2 ) independently from adjustment means of the hoisting device ( 1 ).

Storage and retrieval apparatus

A storage and retrieval apparatus for storing loads in and for retrieving loads from storage locations on a rack, in particular a high-bay rack, has a displaceable base body which has a support structure on which a vertically displaceable load-carrying is mounted. The storage and retrieval apparatus also has a personnel platform which is mounted on the base body. The invention, the personnel platform is vertically displaceable independently of the load-carrying.

Object tracking and steer maneuvers for materials handling vehicles

A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller.

Systems and methods for home position and cart acquisition with a materials handling vehicle

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a goods storage and retrieval system, comprising a multilevel warehouse racking system, a mobile storage cart, a cart home position, and a materials handling vehicle disposed on a vehicle transit surface and comprising a fork carriage assembly, a navigation subsystem, a cart engagement subsystem, and one or more vehicular controllers to use the navigation subsystem to navigate the materials handling vehicle along the vehicle transit surface to a localized engagement position where the cart home position is within a cart engagement field of view, and use the cart engagement subsystem to engage the mobile storage cart in the cart home position with the fork carriage assembly.

TELEHANDLER

According to one embodiment, the application relates to a telehandler (), which includes a chassis section () and a boom assembly () supported on the chassis section and capable of being fitted with a liftable attachment (). The telehandler further includes a control unit (), including chassis control elements () for controlling the chassis section and/or boom assembly control elements () for controlling the boom assembly. The control unit is adapted to be operated from outside the unmanned telehandler. 1100. A telehandler () , comprising{'b': '110', 'a chassis section (),'}{'b': 120', '130, 'a boom assembly () supported on the chassis section and capable of being fitted with a liftable attachment (), and'}{'b': 112', '114', '116, 'a control unit (), including chassis control means () for controlling the chassis section and/or boom assembly control means () for controlling the boom assembly, wherein'}the control unit is adapted to be operated from outside the unmanned telehandler.2118119. A telehandler according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises a portable control device () claim 1 , which is in telecommunication () with the control unit and enables the chassis section and/or the boom assembly to be controlled from a certain distance outside the chassis section.3122124. A telehandler according to claim 1 , wherein the boom assembly includes a telescopic boom () and a linkage () claim 1 , which is supported on a boom assembly slewing mechanism and which is adapted to operate the boom.4125126. A telehandler according to claim 3 , wherein the boom assembly further includes a jib () claim 3 , which is connected to the boom and which is adapted to operate a liftable attachment in such a way that the liftable attachment rotates with respect to the vertical axis of its connection point ().5. A telehandler according to claim 4 , wherein the liftable attachment is connected to the jib and electrically coupled with the control unit by means of the boom assembly ...

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM STORING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION PROGRAM, AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION METHOD

An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes an industrial vehicle including a vehicle communication unit that performs wireless communication, a remote operation device that includes a remote communication unit for exchanging signals with the vehicle communication unit through wireless communication by establishing a communication connection state with the vehicle communication unit, and that is used to remotely operate the industrial vehicle, and a mode control unit that controls a control mode of the industrial vehicle. The control mode includes a remote mode, an abnormal stop mode, and a neutral mode. At least during the remote mode, the vehicle communication unit and the remote communication unit are in the communication connection state. 1. An industrial vehicle remote operation system comprising:an industrial vehicle including a vehicle communication unit that performs wireless communication;a remote operation device that includes a remote communication unit for exchanging signals with the vehicle communication unit through wireless communication by establishing a communication connection state with the vehicle communication unit, and that is used to remotely operate the industrial vehicle;an abnormal situation detection unit that detects an abnormal situation in the communication connection state;a cancel operation detection unit that detects an abnormality cancel operation; anda mode control unit that controls a control mode of the industrial vehicle, wherein a remote mode in which a remote operation of the industrial vehicle by the remote operation device is performed,', 'an abnormal stop mode in which the remote operation of the industrial vehicle by the remote operation device is not performed and shift to the remote mode is prohibited, and', 'a neutral mode in which the remote operation of the industrial vehicle by the remote operation device is not performed and shift to the remote mode is permitted,, 'the control mode includes'}at least ...

REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE, REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE, REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES, AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES

An industrial vehicle remote control system includes a forklift that has a vehicle communication unit and a remote control device that has a remote communication unit and is used to remotely control the forklift. A vehicle wireless CPU of the industrial vehicle remote control system acquires the received radio wave intensity of a remote control signal by which the two communication units wirelessly communicate, and, on the basis of the results thereof, determines whether the forklift is positioned in a permission range or in a prohibition range. 1. An industrial vehicle remote control system comprising:an industrial vehicle including a vehicle communication portion;a remote control device that includes a control device communication portion, which communicates wirelessly with the vehicle communication portion, and is used to remotely control the industrial vehicle;an acquisition portion configured to acquire a received radio wave intensity of a signal communicated wirelessly between the vehicle communication portion and the control device communication portion; and determines that the industrial vehicle is in a permission range, in which remote control relating to traveling of the industrial vehicle using the remote control device is permitted, when a state in which the received radio wave intensity acquired by the acquisition portion is greater than or equal to a predetermined first threshold intensity continues for a predetermined first determination period, and', 'determines that the industrial vehicle is in a prohibition range, which is farther from the remote control device than the permission range, when a state in which the received radio wave intensity acquired by the acquisition portion is less than a second threshold intensity, which is less than or equal to the first threshold intensity, continues for a predetermined second determination period,, 'a possibility determination portion configured to perform possibility determination that'}wherein the ...

Floor Conveyor

Systems and methods for a floor conveyor include a sensor device and a control unit, wherein the control unit is operable to control the travel functions of the floor conveyor, wherein the sensor device is arranged to be able to provide the control unit with sensor data, wherein the sensor device is arranged such that it can detect objects in a plane. The plane is arranged to a have a follow section and a steer away section. And the floor conveyor is arranged such that it can determine an object to follow. 1. A floor conveyor comprising: a sensor device and a control unit , wherein the control unit is operable to control a travel function of the floor conveyor , wherein the sensor device is arranged to be able to provide the control unit with sensor data , wherein the sensor device is arranged such that it can detect objects in a plane; wherein the plane is extending along a first side of the floor conveyor , the plane comprising a follow section and a steer away section , wherein the follow section is positioned outside the steer away section in relation to the floor conveyor , wherein the floor conveyor when traveling is arranged to , when a predetermined object is detected in the follow section , to follow the object , by being arranged to essentially move in a straight line , and being arranged to steer away from the object if detected in the steer away section , and steer towards the object if not detected in the steer away section and the follow section , wherein the floor conveyor thereby is arranged to be operable to follow an object on one side of the floor conveyor by means of control of the travel function from the control unit ,wherein the floor conveyor is arranged to be able to independently, by means of a search mode, make a choice of which predetermined object to follow, andwherein the choice is made by providing the search mode and by extending the plane outside the follow section with a search section, and thereby determine if an object is ...

TELEHANDLER WITH IMPROVED STABILISERS

Described is a stabiliser () for a telehandler, comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms () fixed to the frame (), each of which includes a first hollow segment () directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment () inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment (). 11112112131112113111122132121131181213121131122132. A stabiliser () for a telehandler , comprising a supporting frame () designed to be mounted on the carriage () of a telehandler () and two telescopic arms ( , ) fixed to said frame () , each of which includes a first hollow segment ( , ) directly connected to the frame () and a second hollow segment ( , ) inserted in a slidable fashion in the first segment ( , ) and at least one pull-out linear actuator () of the electric type positioned inside the arm ( , ) and having an end fixed to the first segment ( , ) and an end fixed to the second segment ( , ).2112113111161711121131. The scissor stabiliser () according to claim 1 , wherein the first segments ( claim 1 , ) of the arms are connected in a rotational fashion to the frame () claim 1 , two rotation linear actuators ( claim 1 , ) being hinged at a respective first end to the frame () and at an opposite end to a respective first segment ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , to allow the oscillation.31617. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein said rotation linear actuators ( claim 2 , ) are of the hydraulic type.418. The stabiliser according to claim 2 , wherein the rotation linear actuators () are of the electric type.5. The stabiliser according to claim 1 , wherein each arm is telescopic and includes more than two segments slidably inserted inside each other claim 1 , to define at least two sliding elements.6102331218. An electric telehandler () claim 1 , comprising a carriage () movable on wheels () claim 1 , one or more traction apparatuses connected to the drive wheels () claim 1 , an electric motor ...

Work vehicle

The invention addresses the problem of providing a work vehicle that can prevent mistakes and confusion in primary settings even when a plurality of operators each operate a remote operation terminal. This work vehicle (crane 1 ) comprises a work device 40 that is operable using a remote operation terminal 13 , wherein a primary setting of the work device 40 can be changed with the remote operation terminal 13 and when one of the plurality of remote operation terminals 13 changes a primary setting, the change is reflected in the other remote operation terminals 13.

PERFORMANCE TUNING OF A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A materials handling vehicle receives a wirelessly communicated performance tuning profile, and responsive thereto, adjusts at least one operating capability. The performance tuning profile can be updated dynamically as the materials handling vehicle is operated in a work environment based upon a number of different factors including operational, operator, environmental, other, or combinations thereof. Additional aspects provide a graphical user interface that allows an individual such as a supervisor to create a library of performance tuning profiles, and create and/or program a rules engine to automatically convey an appropriate performance tuning profile to a corresponding materials handling vehicle responsive to detecting a corresponding event associated with a programmed rule. 1. A system for controlling the performance of a fleet of materials handling vehicles , comprising:a central database that stores electronic performance tuning profiles;a remote processor that is coupled to memory, the remote processor programmed by instructions in the memory that cause the remote processor to monitor activity of a fleet of materials handling vehicles to detect triggering events, wherein, upon detecting a triggering event, the remote processor wirelessly transmits an electronic performance tuning profile selected from the electronic performance tuning profiles stored in the central database, to a corresponding materials handling vehicle in the fleet of materials handling vehicles;wherein:the corresponding materials handling vehicle includes a control module having a processor that receives the wirelessly transmitted electronic performance tuning profile, and communicates at least one command across a vehicle network of the materials handling vehicle to modify performance of the materials handling vehicle according to a setting in the received electronic performance tuning profile; anda display on the materials handling vehicle that outputs an indication that a performance ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

Testing operational characteristics of a remote control device associated with a materials handling vehicle can include waiting for receipt of a first input indicative that a first button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the first button comprises a travel button of the remote control device. The testing may further comprise waiting for receipt, subsequent to receiving the first input, of a second input indicative that at least a second button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the second button relates to a first auxiliary vehicle function. The testing still further comprises determining whether or not a predetermined button pressing sequence is successful based at least in part on receiving or not receiving the first and second inputs; and optionally driving a display on the vehicle to provide a visual indication that the button pressing sequence is successful or not successful based on the determination. 1. A method for testing operational characteristics of a remote control device associated with a materials handling vehicle , comprising:waiting for receipt, by a processor, of a first input indicative that a first button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the first button comprises a travel button of the remote control device;waiting for receipt, by the processor subsequent to receiving the first input, of a second input indicative that at least a second button of the remote control device has been pressed, wherein the second button relates to a first auxiliary vehicle function;determining, by the processor, whether or not a predetermined button pressing sequence is successful based at least in part on receiving or not receiving the first and second inputs; anddriving, by the processor, a display on the vehicle to provide a visual indication that the button pressing sequence is successful or not successful based on the determination.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determination is based at ...

ELECTRIC TELEHANDLER

Described is an electric telehandler () comprising: one or more traction apparatuses () equipped with a drive wheel (); movement means comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a hydraulic distributor () to actuate the actuators and a pump () for supplying the distributor (); and an electric motor () connected directly to the traction apparatus and/or to the pump () of the movement means. 11. An electric telehandler () , comprising:{'b': 3', '51', '6', '3, 'one or more traction apparatuses (, , ) equipped with at least one drive wheel ();'}{'b': 2', '21', '2, 'movement means comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators, a hydraulic distributor () to actuate said actuators and a pump () for supplying said distributor (); and'}{'b': 4', '41', '42', '43', '44', '45', '46', '47', '48', '49', '21, 'at least one electric motor (, , , , , , , , , ) connected directly to the traction apparatus and/or to said pump () of the movement means.'}2144142434445464748493. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , wherein between the electric motor ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) and the drive wheels () there is a transmission without hydraulic components.315152364. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , comprising a drive apparatus equipped with at least one axle ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , to which are fixed drive wheels () and a coupler () claim 1 , equipped with a clutch claim 1 , by which an electric motor () is connected to said axle.4121. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , wherein the electric motor which is connected to the drive apparatus is also connected to the pump ().514142434435121. The telehandler () according to claim 1 , comprising at least two electric motors ( claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , ) claim 1 , one of which is connected to the drive apparatus ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , whilst another is connected to the pump () of the movement means.617. The telehandler () according to claim 5 , ...

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

A remote control device that is to be worn on the appendage of an operator includes a base portion, a wireless communication system, a control, and an insert member. The wireless communication system includes a wireless transmitter for transmitting wireless commands from the remote control device. The control is communicably coupled to the wireless communication system, wherein actuation of the control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless command. The insert member is removably attached to the base portion. 1. A remote control device comprising:a base portion;a wireless communication system including a wireless transmitter for transmitting wireless commands from the remote control device;a control communicably coupled to the wireless communication system, wherein actuation of the control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless command;securing structure coupled to the base portion, wherein the securing structure defines an opening for receiving an appendage of an operator; andan insert member attached to at least one of the base portion or the securing structure, wherein the insert member effects a decrease of the size of the opening.2. The remote control device of claim 1 , wherein the securing structure comprises a securing portion and a fastener portion that is coupled to the base portion claim 1 , and wherein the opening is defined between the securing portion and at least one of the base portion or the insert member.3. The remote control device of claim 2 , wherein the insert member includes a notch at an end portion thereof to receive the securing portion of the securing structure.4. The remote control device of claim 1 , wherein the insert member is removably attached to the base portion.5. The remote control device of claim 1 , wherein the insert member has a different texture than the base portion.6. The remote control device of claim 1 , wherein the insert member is formed from an expandable material such that it may be ...

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Materials handling vehicles are integrated with enterprise computing systems by providing a transceiver on a vehicle, where the transceiver is configured for wireless data communication across a wireless computing environment. More particularly, integration is implemented by configuring a processor on the materials handling vehicle to: communicate with the transceiver for wireless communication to a corresponding server computer, to communicate with at least one electronics component of the materials handling vehicle across a vehicle network bus and to receive logon information to identify an operator logging onto the materials handling vehicle. Integration also comprises configuring the processor to implement at least one customization function on the materials handling vehicle based upon the received logon information by: wirelessly communicating information between the server computer and the materials handling vehicle via the transceiver and interacting with at least one component of the materials handling vehicle across the materials handling vehicle network bus. 1. A method of customizing a materials handling vehicle , the method comprising:communicating, by a transceiver on the materials handling vehicle, across a wireless computing environment to a corresponding server, where the server stores customization parameters that are utilized to customize one or more features of materials handling vehicles in a fleet of materials handling vehicles associated with the server;communicating, by a processor on the materials handling vehicle, with at least one electronics component of the materials handling vehicle across a vehicle network bus;receiving, by the processor, logon information to identify an operator logging onto the materials handling vehicle; and wirelessly communicating the received logon information from the materials handling vehicle to the server using the transceiver;', 'receiving from the server, specific customization preferences that are uniquely ...

SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; at least one obstacle detector mounted to the power unit; and a controller. The at least one obstacle detector detects object located along a path of travel of the power unit, and generate a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and the power unit. The controller receives the distance signal and generates a corresponding vehicle stop or predetermined maximum allowable speed signal based on the distance signal, wherein if a sensed object is located within a speed zone associated with a predetermined maximum allowable travel speed comprising a fixed speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour, as determined by the distance signal, the vehicle speed is reduced to the predetermined maximum allowable vehicle speed. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a power unit;a load handling assembly coupled to said power unit;at least one obstacle detector mounted to said power unit to detect an object located along a path of travel of said power unit, said detector generating a distance signal upon detecting an object corresponding to a distance between the detected object and said power unit; anda controller receiving said distance signal and generating a corresponding vehicle stop or predetermined maximum allowable speed signal based on said distance signal, wherein if a sensed object is located within a speed zone associated with a predetermined maximum allowable travel speed comprising a fixed speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour, as determined by said distance signal, the vehicle speed is reduced to the predetermined maximum allowable vehicle speed.2. The materials handling vehicle as set out in claim 1 , further comprising a load sensor to generate a weight signal indicative of a weight of a load on said load handling assembly.3. The materials handling vehicle as set out in claim 2 , wherein said ...

ADAPTIVE ACCELERATION FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A method for operating a materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: monitoring, by a controller, a first vehicle drive parameter corresponding to a first direction of travel of the vehicle during a first manual operation of the vehicle by an operator and concurrently monitoring, by the controller, a second vehicle drive parameter corresponding to a second direction different from the first direction of travel during the first manual operation of the vehicle by an operator. The controller receives, after the first manual operation of the vehicle, a request to implement a first semi-automated driving operation. Based on the first and second monitored vehicle drive parameters during the first manual operation, the controller controls implementation of the first semi-automated driving operation. 1. A method for operating a materials handling vehicle comprising:monitoring, by a controller, a first vehicle drive parameter corresponding to a first direction of travel of the vehicle during a first manual operation of the vehicle by an operator;concurrently monitoring, by the controller, a second vehicle drive parameter corresponding to a second direction different from the first direction of travel during the first manual operation of the vehicle by an operator;receiving, by the controller after the first manual operation of the vehicle, a request to implement a first semi-automated driving operation; andbased on the first and second monitored vehicle drive parameters during the first manual operation, controlling, by the controller, implementation of the first semi-automated driving operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first vehicle drive parameter comprises acceleration in the first direction and the second vehicle drive parameter comprises acceleration in the second direction.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first and second directions are substantially orthogonal to each other.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:calculating a first ...

MOTORIZED VEHICLES HAVING SENSORS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

Motorized vehicles that include a mast, a carriage supported by the mast, a hydraulic cylinder configured to raise and lower the carriage along the mast, forks or a platform coupled to the carriage and configured to support a load wherein raising and lowering the carriage raises and lowers the forks or the platform and thereby raises and lowers the load supported thereon, a system of sensors configured to gather data relating to objects in proximity to the motorized vehicle including at least two cameras configured to obtain video of at least two areas around the motorized vehicle, and one or more display screens configured to visually display the data gathered by the system of sensors or information based thereon to an operator including real-time video obtained by the cameras. Methods are provided for operating the vehicles with improved operator visibility and situational awareness relative to pre-existing vehicles. 1. A motorized vehicle having a forward end and a rear end and being configured to travel in at least a forward direction ahead of the forward end , the motorized vehicle comprising:a mast having a vertical assembly;a carriage supported by the mast;a hydraulic cylinder configured to raise and lower the carriage along the mast;forks or a platform coupled to the carriage and configured to support a load thereon, wherein raising and lowering the carriage raises and lowers the forks or the platform and thereby raises and lowers the load supported thereon;a system of sensors configured to gather data relating to objects in proximity to the motorized vehicle, wherein the system of sensors includes at least two cameras configured to obtain video of at least two areas around the motorized vehicle; andone or more display screen(s) configured to visually display the data gathered by the system of sensors or information based thereon to an operator during use of the motorized vehicle, wherein the data or information displayed to the operator on the one or more ...

Pallet Loading Apparatus and Pallet Loading Method

An embodiment pallet stacking apparatus includes a lidar installed in an unmanned forklift and configured to radiate laser light and convert range data reflected from a first cup-feet pallet to 3D point cloud data, a bird's eye view (BEV) conversion unit configured to convert the 3D point cloud data to a 2D BEV image, a cup recognition unit configured to perform channel normalization with input data of the 2D BEV image and recognize a cup position through calculation using convolutional neural network, a forklift controller configured to control operation of the unmanned forklift according to a control signal, and a control unit configured to identify a difference between a cup position of the first cup-feet pallet and a cup position of a stationary second cup-feet pallet and apply a control signal for adjustment to a matching position to the forklift controller.

TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DEVICE

A portable transmitting/receiving device (), in particular in the form a remote control device for lifting and industrial devices, has a housing () which has a receiving portion () for accommodating an electronic controller and for mounting at least one operating element (such as a joystick, switch, regulator, or touchscreen with virtual operating elements) (). Additionally, the housing () extends in the vertical direction (V) from a lower-face base contour () to an upper-face terminating contour () and is perpendicularly delimited by a lateral contour (). At least a substantial part of the housing () is made of a molded housing part () made of an elastomer, said molded housing part forming at least the upper-face terminating contour () and the lateral contour (). The molded housing part () forms a basin which delimits the receiving area and which has a circumferential wall () that is completely made of an elastomer and which has a closable opening. 12. A portable transmitting/receiving device () , in particular in form of a wireless remote control device for lifting and industrial devices ,{'b': 4', '6', '14, 'with a housing () which has a receiving portion () for accommodating an electronic controller and for mounting at least one operating element () and'}{'b': 18', '20', '22, 'which extends in the vertical direction (V) from a lower-face base contour () to an upper-face terminating contour () and is perpendicularly delimited by a lateral contour (),'}{'b': 4', '16', '20', '22, 'a substantial part of the housing () being made of a molded housing part () forming at least the upper-face terminating contour () and the lateral contour (),'}{'b': 16', '24, 'characterized in that the molded housing part () forms a basin which delimits the receiving area and which has a circumferential wall () that is completely made of an elastomer and which has a closable opening.'}2202216. A transmitting/receiving device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the upper-face ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOTELY CONTROLLING A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A materials handling vehicle includes an operator platform from which an operator can drive the vehicle; a traction control system for advancing the vehicle across a floor surface; at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an object located at a position proximate to the vehicle; and a controller communicably coupled to the at least one sensor and the traction control system. The controller is responsive to the output of the at least one sensor to stop or slow down the vehicle if an object is detected proximate to the vehicle and the vehicle is traveling in response to a remote travel request. However, the controller does not slow down or stop the vehicle if an object is proximate to the vehicle while the operator is driving the vehicle on the operator platform. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:an operator platform from which an operator can drive the vehicle;a traction control system for advancing the vehicle across a floor surface;at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of an object located at a position proximate to the vehicle; and the controller is responsive to the output of the at least one sensor to stop or slow down the vehicle if an object is detected proximate to the vehicle and the vehicle is traveling in response to a remote travel request; and', 'the controller does not slow down or stop the vehicle if an object is proximate to the vehicle while the operator is driving the vehicle on the operator platform., 'a controller communicably coupled to the at least one sensor and the traction control system, wherein2. The materials handling vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a load handling assembly claim 1 , a power unit claim 1 , and at least one steered wheel.3. The materials handling vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator that provides at least one of an audible and a visual cue when the vehicle is traveling in response to a remote travel request.4. The materials handling vehicle of claim 1 , ...

Operating device

The invention relates to a portable operating device ( 2 ), in particular in the form of a remote control device for lifting and industrial appliances, having a housing arrangement ( 4 ) which has an accommodating housing ( 6 ) for accommodating control electronics ( 12 ), a housing handle ( 8 ) which extends away from the accommodating housing ( 6 ), and a protective fork ( 10 ) which extends from an end ( 32 ), which is averted from the accommodating housing ( 6 ), of the housing handle ( 8 ) to the accommodating housing ( 6 ) and which, in so doing, covers the housing handle ( 8 ) at least to one side. Here, it is provided that the protective fork ( 10 ) has, at least in regions, two spaced-apart fork parts ( 36 ).

MACHINE LEARNING METHOD, FORKLIFT CONTROL METHOD, AND MACHINE LEARNING APPARATUS

A forklift which carries a cargo is includes a machine learning apparatus which executes a procedure of: accepting input of learning data of a first category group and evaluation data of a second category group; extracting the learning data of at least one category from the first category group and calculating parameters of the estimation models for controlling the forklift by using the extracted learning data; extracting the evaluation data of at least one category from the second category group and evaluating the estimation models, for which the parameters are calculated, by using the extracted evaluation data; and outputting an estimation model M whose data evaluation result is equal to or larger than a specified threshold value, from among the estimation models for which the parameters are calculated, and a category of the evaluation data used for the evaluation of the estimation model M. 1. A machine learning method for learning estimation models for controlling a forklift , the machine learning method executing:step 1 of accepting input of learning data of a first category group and evaluation data of a second category group;step 2 of extracting the learning data of at least one category from the first category group and calculating parameters of the estimation models for controlling the forklift by using the extracted learning data;step 3 of extracting the evaluation data of at least one category from the second category group and evaluating the estimation models, for which the parameters are calculated in the step 2, by using the extracted evaluation data; andstep 4 of outputting the estimation models, each of which has an evaluation result of the step 3 that is equal to or larger than a specified threshold value, from among the estimation models for which the parameters are calculated in the step 2, and a category of the evaluation data used for the evaluation of each above-mentioned estimation model in the step 3.2. The machine learning method according to ...

ADAPTIVE ACCELERATION FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A method is provided for operating a materials handling vehicle comprising: monitoring, by a processor, vehicle acceleration in a direction of travel of the vehicle during a manual operation by an operator of the vehicle when the vehicle is traveling in a first vehicle orientation; collecting and storing, by the processor, data related to the monitored vehicle acceleration; receiving, by the processor, a request to implement a semi-automated driving operation; calculating, by the processor, a maximum vehicle acceleration based on acceleration data comprising the stored data, wherein the data related to the monitored vehicle acceleration used in calculating the maximum vehicle acceleration comprises only the vehicle acceleration data in the direction of travel of the vehicle collected when the vehicle is traveling in the first vehicle orientation. Based at least in part on the maximum vehicle acceleration, controlling, by the processor, implementation of the semi-automated driving operation.

System and process for displaying information from a mobile computer in a vehicle

A system for displaying information from a mobile computer in a vehicle is provided. The system is comprised of a screen, means for projecting images from the mobile computer onto the screen, means to determine a driver of the vehicle's position with respect to the vehicle, and means to adjust the orientation of the images on the screen based upon the position of the driver. The screen is transparent and is mounted on the vehicle. The screen is viewable from inside the vehicle and from outside the vehicle. The system is configured to reverse the orientation of the images on the screen based upon the driver being in front of the vehicle.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOME POSITION AND CART ACQUISITION WITH A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a goods storage and retrieval system, comprising a multilevel warehouse racking system, a mobile storage cart, a cart home position, and a materials handling vehicle disposed on a vehicle transit surface and comprising a fork carriage assembly, a navigation subsystem, a cart engagement subsystem, and one or more vehicular controllers to use the navigation subsystem to navigate the materials handling vehicle along the vehicle transit surface to a localized engagement position where the cart home position is within a cart engagement field of view, and use the cart engagement subsystem to engage the mobile storage cart in the cart home position with the fork carriage assembly. 1. A goods storage and retrieval system , comprisinga multilevel warehouse racking system,a mobile storage cart,a cart home position, anda materials handling vehicle disposed on a vehicle transit surface, wherein:the materials handling vehicle comprises a fork carriage assembly, a cart engagement subsystem, a navigation subsystem, and one or more vehicular controllers in communication with the cart engagement subsystem and the navigation subsystem;the cart engagement subsystem is characterized by a cart engagement field of view; and (i) use the navigation subsystem to navigate the materials handling vehicle along the vehicle transit surface to a localized engagement position where the cart home position is within the cart engagement field of view, and', '(ii) use the cart engagement subsystem to engage the mobile storage cart in the cart home position with the fork carriage assembly., 'the one or more vehicular controllers of the materials handling vehicle executes vehicle functions to'}2. The goods storage and retrieval system as claimed in wherein:the cart engagement subsystem is further characterized by ...

Remote Controlled Luggage Handler Apparatus

A remote controlled luggage handler apparatus for loading and unloading luggage from tour buses includes a carrier body having a pair of drive tracks. A multi-axis arm has a base pivot unit coupled to a body top side, a proximal segment coupled to the base pivot unit, a distal segment, and a head pivot unit. A jaw comprises a jaw support coupled to the head pivot unit, a fixed mandible coupled to the jaw support, and a sliding mandible slidably coupled to the jaw support to secure a suitcase between the fixed mandible and the sliding mandible. A CPU, a first transceiver, and a battery are coupled within the carrier body. A remote control is in operational communication with the first transceiver to control the drive tracks and the arm. A charging port is configured to be installed within a storage bay of a tour bus to charge the battery. 1. A remote controlled luggage handler apparatus comprising:a carrier body, the carrier body having a body top side, a body bottom side, a body front side, a body back side, a body left side, and a body right side;a plurality of drive motors coupled within the carrier body;a pair of drive tracks coupled to the carrier body, the pair of drive tracks being coupled to the body left side and the body right side;a multi-axis arm coupled to the carrier body, the arm having a base pivot unit coupled to the body top side, a proximal segment coupled to the base pivot unit, a distal segment coupled to the proximal segment, and a head pivot unit coupled to the distal segment, the arm having a plurality of arm motors to manipulate each of the base pivot unit, the proximal segment, the distal segment, and the head pivot unit;a jaw coupled to the arm, the jaw comprising a jaw support coupled to the head pivot unit, a fixed mandible coupled to the jaw support, and a sliding mandible slidably coupled to the jaw support, the jaw being configured to secure a suitcase between the fixed mandible and the sliding mandible;a CPU coupled within the carrier ...

WATER BOTTLE LIFTING AND ROTATING DEVICE

A water bottle lifting and rotating device includes a base supporting a pair of rolling wheels and forwardly extending supports. The base further supports a vertically extending mast upon which a bottle clasp is lifted and lowered by a cable arrangement. A drive motor also supported on the base is operative in combination with the pulley and cable arrangement to raise and lower the bottle clasp and thereby raise and lower a captive water bottle. The bottle clasp supporting a water bottle is automatically rotated to an inverted position by a gear and gear rack arrangement operative between the mast and the bottle clasp. 1. A water bottle lifting and rotating device comprising;a base having a pair of rotatable wheels and a pair of extending base supports;a mast having a lower end secured to said base, an upper end and a hallow interior passage, said mast extending vertically from said base;a gear drive supported upon said base having a drive pulley supported within said interior passage;a motor coupled to said gear drive operative to cause rotation of said drive pulley;an upper pulley rotatably supported at said upper end of said mast;a cable having a portion joined to and wound upon said drive pulley, a portion extending upwardly through said interior passage, a portion passing over said upper pulley, a descending portion and a cable end;a shuttle moveable within said interior passage and having a rotatable shafts;a gear supported upon said shafts;a bottle clasp having a clasp support joined to said shaft, a pair of clasp jaws pivotally joined to said clasp support and an over-center clasp latch; anda gear rack segment positioned upon said mast in alignment with said gear,said cable end being attached to said shuttle such that said shuttle and said bottle clasp are raised and lowered as said motor is activated.2. A water bottle lifting and rotating device comprising;a base having a pair of parallel support struts, a cross member joined to said support struts, a pair ...

Power savings for remote control device

A method is provided for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication between a remote control device comprising a peripheral BLE device and a controller on a materials handling vehicle comprising a central BLE device. The method comprises: polling via a plurality of connection requests, by the central BLE device, communicated with the peripheral BLE device with which the central BLE device is paired. The peripheral BLE device comprising one or more activatable switches. Based on the status of the one or more activatable switches, the peripheral BLE device sending reply messages to at least a portion of the plurality of connection requests in accordance with at least one of a first or a second communication operating mode. When operating in the first communication operating mode, the peripheral BLE device replies to only a portion of the plurality of connection requests, wherein each reply message is indicative of the status of the one or more activatable switches.

Calculating missed messages expected to be received by a central device from a peripheral device

A method is provided for wireless communication between a wireless remote control device comprising a peripheral device and a controller on a materials handling vehicle comprising a central device. The method may comprise: polling via a plurality of connection event requests, by the central device, communicated with the peripheral device with which the central device is paired, the peripheral device comprising one or more activatable switches. Based on the status of one or more activatable switches, the peripheral device sending reply messages to at least a portion of the plurality of connection requests in accordance with at least one communication operating mode of the peripheral device, wherein each reply message is indicative of the status of the one or more activatable switches. Calculating, by the central device, a number of missed messages.

DUAL-AXIS VERTICLE DISPLACEMENT AND ANTI-ROCK SUPPORT WITH A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a materials handling vehicle comprising a picking attachment is secured to a fork carriage assembly and comprising an X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner to engage and disengage a target tote such that movement of the picking attachment along a Z axis by the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner is independent of movement of the fork carriage assembly along the vertical axis Z′ by the mast assembly and mast assembly control unit. The fork carriage assembly may comprise a mobile storage cart support platform defined by one or more cart lifting forks, and an anti-rock cart engagement mechanism configured to engage a mobile storage cart supported by the cart lifting forks. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising a mast assembly , a fork carriage assembly , and a picking attachment , wherein:the mast assembly is configured to move the fork carriage assembly along a vertical axis Z′; 'a rotational Ψ-positioner configured to rotate the picking attachment about a Z-axis that is parallel to the vertical axis Z′;', 'the picking attachment is secured to the fork carriage assembly and comprises an X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner wherein the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner comprises'}the materials handling vehicle executes vehicle functions to use the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner of the picking attachment to engage and disengage a target tote positioned in a multilevel warehouse racking system with the picking attachment; andthe mast assembly and the picking attachment are collectively configured such that movement of the picking attachment along the Z axis by the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner is independent of movement of the fork carriage assembly along the vertical axis Z′ by the mast assembly.2. The materials handling vehicle as claimed in wherein:the mast assembly and the picking attachment are collectively configured such that movement of the picking attachment ...

SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY LINKING A RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD

A system for automatically linking a radio remote control to an industrial truck comprises at least three transmitting and receiving units disposed in a predetermined spatial arrangement relative to each other in the industrial truck. The at least three transmitting and receiving units are configured to transmit search signals and receive response signals. A radio remote control is configured to receive and process the search signals transmitted by the transmitting and receiving units and to transmit corresponding response signals. The system further comprises an evaluation unit that is configured to determine signal propagation times of the transmitted search signals and the received corresponding response signals and to determine a position of the radio remote control. A control unit configured to link the radio remote control with the industrial truck when the relative position of the radio remote control lies within a predetermined area. 1. A system for automatically linking a radio remote control to an industrial truck , the system comprising:at least three transmitting and receiving units disposed in a predetermined spatial arrangement relative to each other in the industrial truck, the at least three transmitting and receiving units configured to transmit search signals and receive response signals;a radio remote control configured to receive and process the search signals transmitted by the at least three transmitting and receiving units and further configured to transmit corresponding response signals;an evaluation unit configured to determine signal propagation times of the transmitted search signals and corresponding received response signals and further configured to determine a position of the radio remote control with reference to the industrial truck from at least three of the determined signal propagation times; anda control unit configured to link the radio remote control with the industrial truck when a relative position of the radio remote control ...

Assistance Systems and Methods for a Material Handling Vehicle

Systems and methods provide assistance to an operator of a material handling vehicle. A training reinforcement assistance device has a frame supporting an optical system, the optical system being configured to display virtual content on a display, and to enable viewing of at least a portion of a surrounding environment; an imager operably coupled with the frame; an accelerometer operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect an orientation of the frame; an eye-tracking unit operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect a viewing direction of an operator; and a controller operably coupled with the imager and the display. The controller receives environmental information from at least one of the imager, the accelerometer, or the eye-tracking unit and to overlay the image of the environment to assist the operator in maneuvering a material handling vehicle based on vehicle kinematics of the material handling vehicle. 1. A system comprising:a training reinforcement assistance device having a frame supporting an optical system, wherein the optical system is configured to display virtual content on a display, and to enable viewing of at least a portion of a surrounding environment;an imager operably coupled with the frame and configured to produce an image of an environment of the imager;an accelerometer operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect an orientation of the frame;an eye-tracking unit operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect a viewing direction of an operator; anda controller operably coupled with the imager and the display,wherein the controller is configured to receive environmental information from at least one of the imager, the accelerometer, or the eye-tracking unit, and to overlay the image of the environment to assist the operator in maneuvering a material handling vehicle based on vehicle kinematics of the material handling vehicle within a line of sight of the operator though the optical system, and ...

Method and system to retrofit industrial lift trucks for automated material handling in supply chain and logistics operations

Material handling vehicles also known as lift trucks, e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks etc., are an essential component of any supply chain and logistics operation. These vehicles are typically driven by human operators and are used to move goods inside factories, warehouses etc. We develop a system and method to retrofit manual lift trucks with a supplemental control system (retrofit kit) that includes sensors, communication devices, computers, electrical circuits and mechanical actuators such that a lift truck can carry out material handling tasks autonomously without the presence of a human operator. The retrofit also allows the lift truck to be controlled remotely by a human tele-operator and can transmit and receive data from a remote computer.

Apparatus control method, device and system

Provided are an apparatus control method, device and system. The method is applied to a controller of a system. The method comprises: wirelessly acquiring control information by the controller and from a mobile terminal or a server, and if the control information indicates that a target apparatus passes authentication, then controlling the target apparatus to be in an unlocked state, enabling an operator to operate the target apparatus, thus providing the apparatus with secure and reliable driving. User authentication information is acquired by the mobile terminal, replacing an existing vehicle-mounted card reader or vehicle-mounted display/input terminal, and thus device hardware costs are reduced, and since the mobile terminal and the controller communicate wirelessly, device wiring is simplified, and moreover the field of view of the driver is not blocked, ensuring the safety of the driver and persons and objects around the driver.

CONTINUAL PROACTIVE LEARNING FOR AUTONOMOUS ROBOT AGENTS

A robot agent () includes an electro-mechanical subsystem (), a sensor subsystem () having one or more sensors, and a computer hardware subsystem () to execute one or more sets of executable instructions (). The one or more sets of executable instructions manipulate the robot agent to predict an action to be implemented by the robot agent in performing a task () and predict whether the robot agent will fail in performing the action. The one or more sets of executable instructions further manipulate the robot agent to, responsive to predicting the robot agent will fail in performing the action, obtain guidance input () for the first action from at least one guidance source, the guidance input representing guidance for performing the action by the robot agent, and manipulate the electro-mechanical subsystem to perform the action using the guidance input. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:predicting a first action to be implemented by a robot agent in performing a task assigned to the robot agent;predicting whether the robot agent will fail in performing the first action; and obtaining guidance input for the first action from at least one guidance source, the guidance input representing guidance for performing the first action by the robot agent; and', 'performing the first action by the robot agent using the guidance input., 'responsive to predicting the robot agent will fail in performing the first action2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:predicting a second action to be implemented by the robot agent in performing the task;predicting whether the robot agent will fail in performing the second action; andresponsive to predicting the robot agent will not fail in performing the second action, performing the second action by the robot agent without obtaining guidance input for the second action from a guidance source.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:updating a learned model implemented by the ...

Method for automatically aligning an industrial truck in a warehouse, and system comprising an industrial truck and a warehouse

A method for automatically aligning an industrial truck in a warehouse, the method comprising the steps of: confirming that a pick has been executed by an operator and issuing a pick signal indicative thereof; determining a pick position and a next pick position and issuing pick position signals indicative of each; determining a side orientation of the industrial truck relative to a shelf side of a shelf aisle of the warehouse by the warehouse administration system in response to at least one of the pick position signals; and issuing a control command signal to the industrial truck such that the side orientation is automatically assumed for at least one of the pick positions.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD POSITIONABLE MOBILE CARRIERS AND INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS

A method of providing transfer between a remotely actuatable carrier and a container support structure is disclosed, the method including providing a remotely actuatable carrier including a plurality of support ridges proximate the support structure and providing sensor output information regarding alignment of the remotely actuatable carrier and the container support structure, the container support structure including a plurality of support structure protrusions; and passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions responsive to the sensor output information. 1. A method of providing transfer between a remotely actuatable carrier and a container support structure , said method comprising providing a remotely actuatable carrier including a plurality of support ridges proximate the support structure and providing sensor output information regarding alignment of the remotely actuatable carrier and the container support structure , said container support structure including a plurality of support structure protrusions; and passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions responsive to the sensor output information.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method further includes actuating a pair of independently actuatable wheels.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method further includes moving the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the moving the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base includes lifting and lowering the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base.5. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the method further includes the step of passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions includes passing the ...

Systems and methods for processing objects including payload positionable mobile carriers and processing systems for sequencing delivery of objects

A method is disclosed of providing processing of a plurality of objects. the method comprising providing a plurality of containers from an input conveyance system to a plurality of container input stations, actuating a plurality of remotely actuatable carriers to move the containers from the plurality of input stations to a plurality of container support structures, as well as to any of a plurality of programmable motion devices for moving objects between containers; scheduling movement of the containers to and from the plurality of programmable motion devices; and providing a completed subset of the plurality of containers to an output conveyance system.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD POSITIONABLE MOBILE CARRIERS

An object processing system is disclosed that includes a plurality of remotely actuatable carriers for controlled movement in least two mutually orthogonal directions, each carrier including a base and a payload portion for receiving a container, each the payload portion being adapted to move in an elevational direction and a rotational direction about a rotational axis that is substantially parallel with the elevational direction. 1. An object processing system comprising a plurality of remotely actuatable carriers for controlled movement in least two mutually orthogonal directions , each carrier including a base and a payload portion for receiving a container , each said payload portion being adapted to move in an elevational direction and a rotational direction about a rotational axis that is substantially parallel with the elevational direction.2. The object processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the payload portion of each carrier includes a plurality of support ridges.3. The object processing system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of support ridges are adapted to pass through a container support structure.4. The object processing system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of support ridges terminate at a plurality of heights.5. The object processing system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of support ridges of each payload is adapted to mesh with a plurality of support members of a conveyor.6. The object processing system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the plurality of support members is in communication with a plurality of conveyor rollers.7. The object processing system as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the plurality of support members includes a plurality of conveyor belts.8. The object processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the payload portion is adapted to move in the elevational direction by a lifting system and is adapted to move in the rotational direction by a rotation system that moves ...

Telehandler with control system

One or more of the limiting parameters is a function of spatial constraints for the movements of the above-mentioned elements.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ALIGNING AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK IN A WAREHOUSE, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND A WAREHOUSE

A method and system for automatically aligning an industrial truck in a warehouse, comprising the steps of determining a relative position of an operator with respect to an industrial truck by a positioning unit of the industrial truck, aligning the industrial truck in first predetermined side orientation with respect to a first object located on the left side of the industrial truck in the drive direction of the industrial truck when the relative position of the operator lies on the left side of the industrial truck, and aligning the industrial truck in a second predetermined side orientation with respect to a second object located on the right side of the industrial truck in the drive direction of the industrial truck when the relative position of the operator lies on the right side of the industrial truck. 1. A method for aligning an industrial truck , comprising the steps of:determining a relative position of an operator with respect to the industrial truck by a positioning unit;configuring a control unit to automatically align the industrial truck in a first predetermined side orientation with respect to a first object located on a left side of the industrial truck, the left side being defined as a drive direction of the industrial truck when the relative position of the operator is on the left side of the industrial truck; andconfiguring the control unit to automatically align the industrial truck in a second predetermined side orientation with respect to a second object located on a right side of the industrial truck, the right side being defined as the drive direction of the industrial truck when the relative position of the operator is on the right side of the industrial truck.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second objects are sides of a shelf in a warehouse.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the industrial truck is aligned with the first predetermined side orientation with respect to the left side of the shelf and ...

CONTAINER TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD

The container transport system and method provides for the transport of portable storage units. The system includes a powered hand truck, a specially configured vehicle, and a pair of dolly wheel sets for installation to one end of the portable storage unit. The method comprises removal of the hand truck from the vehicle, fitting the dolly wheels to one end of the portable storage unit as needed, lifting the opposite end of the portable storage unit using the powered hand truck, maneuvering the portable storage unit onto the vehicle using the powered hand truck while simultaneously lifting the end of the portable storage unit supported by the hand truck to keep the portable storage unit level, and parking the powered hand truck on the rearward portion of the vehicle. The hand truck may be remotely controlled, and the dolly sets are preferably height adjustable. 1. A container transport system , comprising:a powered hand truck including a chassis having a drive axle end and a caster wheel end opposite the drive axle end, a single axle extending laterally across the drive axle end of the chassis, the axle having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, first and second drive wheels disposed upon the first end and second end of the axle, respectively, a forklift height adjustment mechanism extending from the drive axle end of the chassis, a fork attachment arm extending laterally across the forklift height adjustment mechanism, a pair of laterally spaced apart fork tines extending from the forklift attachment arm, a prime mover selectively communicating with the first and second drive wheel and the forklift height adjustment mechanism, and a control system selectively controlling the prime mover, the first and second drive wheel, and the forklift height adjustment mechanism; andfirst and second container support dolly sets, each dolly set including a pair of wheels and a single fork tine extending from between the wheels.2. The container transport system ...

MULTIPLE ZONE SENSING FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

A materials handling vehicle includes at least one contactless obstacle sensor that scans at least two speed zones, each speed zone being defined in an area at least partially in front of a forward traveling direction of the vehicle and being associated with a unique predetermined maximum speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour. A controller that receives information obtained from the at least one obstacle sensor and, if the vehicle is traveling under remote control, the controller is configured to limit the vehicle speed to the predetermined maximum speed of a corresponding one of the at least two speed zones based upon the detection of an obstacle in that speed zone. 1. A materials handling vehicle capable of supplemental remote control comprising:a power unit for driving the vehicle;a load handling assembly;a receiver at the vehicle for receiving transmissions from a corresponding remote control device, the transmissions comprising at least a first type signal designating a travel request requesting the vehicle to travel;at least one contactless obstacle sensor on the vehicle operable to scan at least two speed zones, each speed zone being defined in an area at least partially in front of a forward traveling direction of the vehicle and being associated with a unique predetermined maximum speed greater than zero (0) miles per hour; anda controller that communicates with the receiver and with a traction control system of the vehicle to operate the vehicle under remote control in response to receiving travel requests from the remote control device, wherein the controller receives information obtained from the at least one obstacle sensor and, if the vehicle is traveling under remote control in response to a travel request from the remote control device, the controller is configured to limit the vehicle speed to the predetermined maximum speed of a corresponding one of the at least two speed zones based upon the detection of an obstacle in that speed zone.2. The ...

Industrial vehicle remote operation system, industrial vehicle, computer-readable storage medium storing industrial vehicle remote operation program, and industrial vehicle remote operation method

An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes an industrial vehicle that includes a vehicle communication unit performing wireless communication; and a remote operation device that includes a remote communication unit performing wireless communication with the vehicle communication unit. The industrial vehicle includes: a delay time calculation unit calculating a delay time corresponding to a difference between a reception period required for the vehicle communication unit to receive a plurality of remote operation signals and a generation period required for generating the plurality of remote operation signals; a communication delay determination unit performing a communication delay determination for determining whether or not a communication delay has been caused based on the delay time; and a communication delay handling control unit executing communication delay handling control corresponding to the communication delay when it is determined that the communication delay has been caused in the communication delay determination.

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION PROGRAM, AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION METHOD

An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes an industrial vehicle and a remote operation device. The industrial vehicle includes a first vehicle communication unit and a second vehicle communication unit. The remote operation device includes a plurality of remote communication units that are arranged spaced apart from each other, and remotely operates the industrial vehicle by transmitting a remote instruction signal instructing a remote operation using at least one of the remote communication units. The first vehicle communication unit receives the remote instruction signal from a first target remote communication unit when in a first communication connection state, and the second vehicle communication unit receives the remote instruction signal from a second target remote communication unit when in a second communication connection state. 1. An industrial vehicle remote operation system comprising:an industrial vehicle having a plurality of vehicle communication units including a first vehicle communication unit and a second vehicle communication unit that perform wireless communication; anda remote operation device having a plurality of remote communication units that are arranged spaced apart from each other and perform wireless communication, the remote operation device remotely operating the industrial vehicle by transmitting a remote instruction signal instructing remote operation using at least one of the plurality of remote communication units, whereinthe first vehicle communication unit, when in a first communication connection state of being communicatively connected to a first target remote communication unit among the plurality of remote communication units, receives the remote instruction signal transmitted from the first target remote communication unit, a searching unit that searches for a second target remote communication unit that is different from the first target remote communication unit among the plurality of remote communication ...

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A system is provided that controls an industrial vehicle responsive to encountering working environment tags. The system comprises a transceiver and a tag reader mounted on the industrial vehicle. Also, the system comprises an information processing device communicably coupled to the transceiver and the tag reader. The information processing device comprises a processor in data communication with memory. In this regard, the processor is programmed to receive an identifier of a tag detected by the tag reader while the industrial vehicle is being operated within a work environment, and access electronically, a predetermined action based upon the identifier of the detected tag. The processor is further programmed to communicate information across a vehicle network bus to at least one electronic component of the industrial vehicle to perform the predetermined action, wherein the predetermined action automatically modifies a working state of the industrial vehicle. 1. A system that controls an industrial vehicle responsive to encountering working environment tags , the system comprising:a transceiver on an industrial vehicle that communicates over a wireless connection to a remote server;a tag reader mounted on the industrial vehicle, the tag reader configured to read tags detected within a detection range of the tag reader; receive an identifier of a tag detected by the tag reader while the industrial vehicle is being operated within a work environment;', 'access electronically, a predetermined action based upon the identifier of the detected tag; and', 'communicate information across a vehicle network bus to at least one electronic component of the industrial vehicle to perform the predetermined action, wherein the predetermined action automatically modifies a working state of the industrial vehicle., 'an information processing device on the industrial vehicle, the information processing device communicably coupled to the transceiver, the information processing device ...

POSITION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a load handling assembly and a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle. The assistance provided by the positioning assistance system includes at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of: a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a power unit;a load handling assembly; and a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or', 'a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object., 'a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle, wherein the assistance provided by the positioning assistance system comprises at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the audible claim 1 , tactile claim 1 , or visual cue is actuated by the positioning assistance system to indicate at least one of:the vehicle is located at a distance that is equal to or greater than a desired distance from the boundary object; orthe vehicle is located at a proper heading with respect to the boundary object.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the audible claim 1 , tactile claim 1 , or visual cue is actuated by the positioning assistance system to indicate at least one of:the vehicle is not located at a distance that is equal to or greater than a desired distance from the boundary object; orthe vehicle is not located at a proper heading with respect to the boundary object.4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein:the at least one of the audible, tactile, or visual cue comprises first and second cues; the vehicle is located at a distance that is equal to or greater than a desired distance from the boundary object; or', 'the vehicle is located at a proper ...

Systems and Methods for Control of a Remotely Controllable Material Handling Vehicle

A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode is provided. The system can include a control handle configured to at least control a speed and direction of the material handling vehicle when the material handling vehicle is in the manual mode and a remote control device in communication with the material handling vehicle and configured to provide a request to the material handling vehicle to move forward. The system can also include a mode switch configured to switch the material handling vehicle from the manual mode to the travel request mode and an operator compartment sensor configured to trigger a flag when a weight on a floor of an operator compartment of the material handling vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined weight. 1. A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode , the system comprising:a control handle configured to at least control a speed and direction of the material handling vehicle when the material handling vehicle is in the manual mode;a remote control device in communication with the material handling vehicle and configured to provide a request to the material handling vehicle to move forward;a mode switch configured to switch the material handling vehicle from the manual mode to the travel request mode; andan operator compartment sensor configured to trigger a flag when a weight on a floor of an operator compartment of the material handling vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined weight, wherein when the material handling vehicle is in the travel request mode the operator compartment sensor is removed from communication with the material handling vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote control device includes a first manually-operable function that claim 1 , when actuated by the operator claim 1 , provides the request to the material handling vehicle to ...

Systems and Methods for Evaluation of Vehicle Parameters of a Remotely Controllable Material Handling Vehicle

A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode is provided. The system can include a controller including a processor and a memory, where vehicle condition data previously evaluated by the controller can be stored in the memory. A remote control device can be in communication with the controller, where a travel control function on the remote control device can be configured to provide a travel request to the controller to cause the material handling vehicle to move forward when the material handling vehicle is in the travel request mode. In some aspects, the controller can be configured to receive the travel request, recall at least one previously evaluated vehicle condition data stored in the memory, and, based on the at least one vehicle condition data stored in the memory, command the material handling vehicle to move forward. 1. A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode , the system comprising:a controller comprising a processor and a memory, wherein vehicle condition data previously evaluated by the controller is stored in the memory;a remote control device in communication with the controller, wherein a travel control function on the remote control device is configured to provide a travel request to the controller to cause the material handling vehicle to move forward when the material handling vehicle is in the travel request mode; receive the travel request;', 'recall at least one previously evaluated vehicle condition data stored in the memory; and', 'based on the at least one vehicle condition data stored in the memory, command the material handling vehicle to move forward., 'the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to: receiving the vehicle condition data;', 'storing the vehicle condition data in the memory;', 'evaluating the vehicle condition ...

Lift device with deployable operator station

A lift device includes a lift apparatus and a base assembly. The lift apparatus is configured to raise and lower an implement assembly. The base assembly is configured to support the lift apparatus. The base assembly includes a deployable operator station transitionable between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, the deployable operator station is configured to provide a seating and control arrangement for an operator. In the stowed position, the deployable operator station is substantially sealed from an external environment to limit access to the deployable operator station.

FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A process of operating a materials handling vehicle based upon tasks comprises receiving an operator login of an operator and wirelessly transmitting an identification of the operator to a remote server based upon the received operator login. Further, an operation on the materials handling vehicle by the operator is monitored to derive operational information communicated across a materials handling vehicle network bus of the materials handling vehicle. The operational information is then wirelessly transmitted to the remote server. An instruction that is derived from blending a task related activity associated with the operator login and the operational information is wirelessly received from the server. A command, based on the received instruction, is communicated across the vehicle network bus to an electronic component on the materials handling vehicle. The electronic component executes an action that affects operation of the materials handing vehicle responsive to the command and the task related activity. 1. A computer-implemented process of operating a materials handling vehicle based upon tasks , the process comprising:receiving, by a processor on a materials handling vehicle, an operator login of an operator of the materials handling vehicle;transmitting, wirelessly to a remote server computer, an identification of the operator based upon the received operator login;collecting operational information communicated across a materials handling vehicle network bus of the materials handling vehicle, the operational information derived by monitoring an operation on the materials handling vehicle by the operator;transmitting, wirelessly to the remote server computer, the collected operational information;receiving, wirelessly from the remote server computer, an instruction that is derived from blending a task related activity associated with the operator login and with the operational information wirelessly transmitted to the remote server computer;communicating, ...

LOADING VEHICLE AND RECEIVING VEHICLE CONTROL

A loading vehicle detects the position of a receiving relative to the loading vehicle and determines whether the receiving vehicle is to be repositioned. If so, it sends a repositioning message to the receiving vehicle and received acknowledgement that the loading vehicle has remote control of the positioning mechanisms in the receiving vehicle. a loading vehicle operator input is detected and a position control signal is sent to the receiving vehicle to reposition it relative to the loading vehicle. 1. A control system for a loading vehicle , comprising:a reposition message generator that generates a reposition message to a receiving vehicle indicating that an operator of the loading vehicle is to remotely reposition the receiving vehicle;an interface configuration system that configures an operator interface mechanism on the loading vehicle to receive repositioning control inputs from a loading vehicle operator;a position control signal generator that generates a position control signal, to reposition the receiving vehicle, based on the repositioning control inputs; anda communication system that communicates the position control signal from the loading vehicle to the receiving vehicle to perform a repositioning operation to remotely reposition the receiving vehicle.2. The control system of wherein the interface configuration system reconfigures the operator interface mechanism to receive loading vehicle control inputs claim 1 , after the repositioning operation.3. The control system of and further comprising:a position detector that detects a position of the receiving vehicle relative to the loading vehicle and generates a relative position signal; anda reposition identification system that automatically identifies whether a repositioning operation is to be performed based on the relative position signal.4. The control system of and further comprising:a load weighing mechanism that is configured to detect a weight or mass of material carried by the loading ...

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEM

A remote control unit for an industrial truck comprises a transmitting and receiving unit configured to establish a radio connection with one of the industrial truck and a control unit. A handle element is configured to be gripped by an operator's hand and grasped with an inner side of the operator's gripping hand and associated fingers, wherein the associated fingers do not include a thumb. A function element is positioned at an angle relative to the handle element and comprises a first control element configured to be operated using the thumb of the operator's gripping hand. The function element further comprises a scanning unit configured to detect data and transmit data by the transmitting and receiving unit. 120-. (canceled)21. A remote control unit for an industrial truck comprising:a transmitting and receiving unit configured to establish a radio connection with one of the industrial truck and a control unit;a handle element configured to be gripped by an operator's hand and grasped with an inner side of the operator's gripping hand and associated fingers, wherein the associated fingers do not include a thumb; anda function element positioned at an angle relative to the handle element and comprising a first control element configured to be operated using the thumb of the operator's gripping hand, wherein the function element further comprises a scanning unit configured to detect data and transmit data by the transmitting and receiving unit.22. The remote control unit according to claim 21 , wherein the handle element comprises a second control element that is configured to be actuated by the associated fingers of the operator's gripping hand.23. The remote control unit according to claim 21 , further comprising an acceleration unit configured to detect a guided movement claim 21 , and wherein the acceleration unit is further configured to associate a control signal with a detected movement and transmit the control signal by the transmitting and receiving unit ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING HUMAN-OPERATED MATERIAL-TRANSPORT VEHICLES WITH FLEET-MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

There is provided a driver-support system for use with a human-operated material-transport vehicle, and methods for using the same. The system has at least one sensor, a human-vehicle interface, and a transceiver for communicating with a fleet-management system. The system also has a processor that is configured to provide a mapping application and a localization application based on information received from the sensor. The mapping application and localization application may be provided in a single localization-and-mapping (“SLAM”) application, which may obtain input from the sensor, for example, when the sensor is an optical sensor such as a LiDAR or video camera. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of using a human-operated material-transport vehicle with a fleet-management system , comprising: receive a mission definition from the fleet-management system, wherein the mission definition comprises one or more tasks to be conducted by the human-operated material-transport vehicle;', 'plan a path based on the mission definition;', 'display the path via a human-vehicle interface to assist the operator of the human-operated material-transport vehicle to conduct the one or more tasks;', 'monitor and collect, using at least one of the task-input device and the at least one sensor, a vehicle-mission information associated with an operation of the human-operated material-transport vehicle by the operator within an industrial facility associated with the fleet-management system;', 'transmit the vehicle-mission information to the fleet-management system during the operation by the operator of the human-operated material-transport vehicle;', 'during the operation by the operator of the human-operated material-transport vehicle for completing the one or more tasks:', monitor, based on the received vehicle-mission information, a task status of each task of the one or more tasks being conducted by the human-operated material-transport vehicle;', 'in response to detecting a change in ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING AN INDUSTRIAL TRUCK

A device for remotely controlling at least one industrial truck comprises a remote operating station comprising one or more operating elements that correspond to an operating station of the at least one industrial truck. The one or more operating elements are configured to be actuated. A control unit is configured to generate control signals in response to the actuation of the one or more operating elements. The control unit is further configured to transmit the control signals to the at least one industrial truck via a radio transmission path. 1. A device for remotely controlling at least one industrial truck , the device comprising:a remote operating station comprising one or more operating elements that correspond to an operating station of the at least one industrial truck, wherein the one or more operating elements are configured to be actuated; anda control unit configured to generate control signals in response to the actuation of the one or more operating elements, wherein the control unit is further configured to transmit the control signals to the at least one industrial truck via a radio transmission path.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the remote operating station further comprises a driving simulator.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the operating station of the at least one industrial truck is the remote operating station.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one industrial truck is configured to be remotely controllable using an additional remote operating station.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the remote operating station comprises an operating head corresponding to the operating station of the at least one industrial truck claim 1 , and wherein at least some of the operating elements are arranged on the operating head.6. The device according to claim 5 , wherein the remote operating station comprises a tiller corresponding to the tiller of the at least one industrial truck claim 5 , wherein ...

Method for the Control of an Industrial Truck During Order Picking

A method for the control of an industrial truck during order picking by an industrial truck with at least one environment sensor for the detection of the relative position of an operator in the environment of the industrial truck. The method includes moving the industrial truck using a control system. As the position of the operator changes, and when the operator stops, the industrial truck is stopped at a freely selectable distance specified in advance in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle between a reference point of a load handling device of the industrial truck and the position of the operator.

FORKLIFT MANAGING DEVICE

The present invention relates to a forklift managing device using near field communication. The forklift managing device includes: a first communication unit connected to a parent device for managing a forklift through a wireless network; a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader unit for activating an RFID tag or an RFID card within a certain distance and receiving information within the RFID tag or the RFID card; a controller connected to the first communication unit and the RFID reader unit, the controller controlling the first communication unit and the RFID reader unit, the controller controlling functions of the forklift with a pedestrian recognition mode among multiple modes including the pedestrian recognition mode, an operator authentication mode, a vehicle management mode, a task management mode, a logistics management mode, and an operation management mode as the primary mode; a storage unit connected to the controller, the storage unit storing forklift management information; and a second communication unit connected to the controller and at least one forklift controller, the second communication unit being connected to at least one forklift controller for performing hydraulic pressure control, operation control, or hydraulic pressure and operation control. 1. A forklift managing device comprising:a first communication unit connected to a parent device for managing a forklift through a wireless network;a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader unit for activating an RFID tag or an RFID card within a certain distance and receiving information within the RFID tag or the RFID card;a controller connected to the first communication unit and the RFID reader unit, the controller controlling the first communication unit and the RFID reader unit, the controller controlling functions of the forklift with a pedestrian recognition mode among multiple modes including the pedestrian recognition mode, an operator authentication mode, a vehicle management mode ...

INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION PROGRAM, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATION METHOD, AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE

An industrial vehicle remote operation system includes a forklift truck that includes a vehicle communication unit, a remote operation device that includes a remote communication unit performing wireless communication with the vehicle communication unit and is used for remotely operating the industrial vehicle, and a forced stop control unit configured to decelerate and forcibly stop traveling of the industrial vehicle while maintaining a steering angle of the industrial vehicle formed when a forced stop condition is met, in a case where the forced stop condition is met during a remote operation of traveling of the industrial vehicle using the remote operation device. 1. An industrial vehicle remote operation system comprising:an industrial vehicle that includes a vehicle communication unit;a remote operation device that includes a remote communication unit performing wireless communication with the vehicle communication unit, and is used for remotely operating the industrial vehicle; anda forced stop control unit configured to decelerate and forcibly stop traveling of the industrial vehicle while maintaining a steering angle of the industrial vehicle formed when a forced stop condition is met, in a case where the forced stop condition is met during a remote operation of traveling of the industrial vehicle using the remote operation device.2. The industrial vehicle remote operation system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga remote operation control unit configured to control such that a remote operation corresponding to an operation performed for the remote operation device is not performed during the forced stop control.3. The industrial vehicle remote operation system according to claim 2 , whereinthe remote operation control unit continues the state where the remote operation corresponding to the operation performed for the remote operation device is not performed until a remote operation start condition is met after an end of the forced stop control.4. ...

Adjusting control of an industrial vehicle based on a role associated with an electronic badge

A system for adjusting control of an industrial vehicle comprises a badge communicator that communicates with electronic badges that are in short range proximity of the industrial vehicle; and a controller coupled to memory, wherein the controller executes program code stored in the memory to adjust control of operating parameters of the industrial vehicle. The controller executes the program code to receive a badge identifier wirelessly transmitted by a detected electronic badge and identify a role associated with the badge identifier. Based on the role associated with the badge identifier, the controller modifies a set point of the industrial vehicle from a first set point to a second set point by communicating information concerning the set point to a vehicle control module of the electronic vehicle.

DELIVERY SYSTEM

The invention relates to a delivery system having a delivery goods vehicle for delivering inward goods, and having at least one automated transfer assembly which for transferring the goods in an automated manner from the delivery goods vehicle to a goods store comprises an object detection device. The delivery system moreover has a safety installation for securing a movement range of the transfer assembly when unloading the goods. 1. A delivery systema) having a delivery vehicle for delivering inward goods;b) having an automated transfer assembly for transferring the goods in an automated manner from the delivery vehicle to a goods store, wherein the transfer assembly comprises an object detection device; andc) having a safety installation for securing a movement range of the transfer assembly when unloading the goods.2. The delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the delivery vehicle is designed for delivering material rolls.3. The delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the delivery goods vehicle is a commercial vehicle4. The delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein that the transfer assembly comprises a gripping device for gripping the goods to be transferred.5. The delivery system according to claim 4 , wherein the gripping device comprises a first gripper arm installation for engaging on an item of the goods to be transferred claim 4 , and a second gripper arm installation for engaging on the item of the goods to be gripped spaced apart from the first gripper arm installation claim 4 , wherein the second gripper arm installation is longer in comparison to the first gripper arm installation.6. The delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the transfer assembly comprises a lifting device for lifting an item of the goods to the transferred.7. The delivery system according to claim 6 , wherein the lifting device is embodied as a hydraulic lifting device and comprises a hydraulic fluid pressure variation detection installation for detecting ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING PALLETS VIA UNMANNED MOTORIZED UNIT-GUIDED FORKLIFTS

In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets. 1. A system for facilitating movement of product-containing pallets , the system comprising:at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets;at least one motorized transport unit including a processor-based control circuit and configured to move around independently of the forklift unit and to mechanically engage and disengage the at least one forklift unit;a central computer system in two-way communication with the at least one motorized transport unit, the central computer system being configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit,wherein, in response to receipt of the at least one signal from the central computer system, the at least one motorized transport unit is configured to control the at least one forklift unit to which the at least one motorized transport unit is mechanically engaged to in order to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.2. The system of :wherein the central computer system includes a database configured to store electronic data indicating a location and an orientation of the at least one of the product-containing pallets in a pallet storage space;wherein the at least one motorized transport unit is configured to transmit to the central computer system at least one ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVING PALLETS VIA UNMANNED MOTORIZED UNIT-GUIDED FORKLIFTS

In some embodiments, methods and systems of facilitating movement of product-containing pallets include at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets, at least one motorized transport unit configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit, and a central computer system in communication with the at least one motorized transport unit. The central computer system is configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit. The signal is configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets. 1. A system for facilitating movement of product-containing pallets , the system comprising:at least one forklift unit configured to lift and move the product-containing pallets;at least one motorized transport unit including a processor-based control circuit and configured to mechanically engage and disengage a respective forklift unit;a central computer system in two-way communication with the at least one motorized transport unit, the central computer system being configured to transmit at least one signal to the at least one motorized transport unit, the at least one signal configured to cause the at least one motorized transport unit to control the at least one forklift unit to move at least one of the product-containing pallets.2. The system of :wherein the central computer system includes a database configured to store electronic data indicating a location and an orientation of the at least one of the product-containing pallets in a pallet storage space;wherein the at least one motorized transport unit is configured to transmit to the central computer system at least one signal including electronic data indicating a location and an orientation of the motorized transport unit in the pallet storage space; andwherein the central computer system is configured to control movement of ...

Remote controlled telehandler

The movable lifting system ( 1, 2 ) comprising a telehandler ( 1 ) which in turn comprises: a movable lifting arm ( 11 ) provided at a distal end, with a coupling device ( 111 ) for the removable fixing of equipment ( 112 ) or of the type adapted to grip loads, such as a fork, grippers or the like, or of the type suitable for lifting persons and work tools such as a basket or the like; and a powertrain assembly for movement on the ground. The system ( 1, 2 ) further comprises: control means, arranged on board the telehandler ( 1 ), provided to manage the operation of the powertrain assembly, adapted to receive command signals and adapted to regulate the operation of the assembly according to the command signals; and command means ( 2 ), separate from the telehandler ( 1 ), to be activated by an operator ( 3 ) and predisposed to produce the command signals.

TARGETED LOADING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A targeted loading assistance system includes a work machine having a load carrying mechanism. The system includes a sensor that detects a location of the target loading zone relative to the work machine and generates a location signal indicative of the location of the work machine. The system also includes a path calculation component that receives the location signal and calculates a control path for the work machine to reach the target loading zone. The system also includes a control component that generates a control signal to guide the work machine along the control path. 1. A mobile work machine , comprising:a load carrying mechanism that carries a load;a position detection system that detects a position of a target area for the load, relative to a position of the load, and generates a position signal indicative of the detected position;a sensor system that senses a physical boundary of the load and generates a load boundary signal indicative of the physical boundary of the load and that senses at least a partial physical boundary of the target zone and generates a target zone boundary signal indicative of the at least partial physical boundary of the target zone;a path calculation component that generates a travel path for the mobile work machine to move the load to the target zone, so the physical boundary of the load avoids intersection with the at least partial physical boundary of the target zone, based on the position signal, the load boundary signal and the target zone boundary signal;a controllable subsystem; anda control system that controls the controllable subsystem of the mobile work machine to move the mobile work machine along the travel path.2. The mobile work machine of wherein the sensor system comprises:a non-contact sensor configured to sense a sensed variable and generate at least one of the target zone boundary signal or the load boundary signal based on the sensed variable.3. The mobile work machine of wherein the non-contact sensor ...

Robotic Multi-Directional Load Transport

A multi-directional transport system for transporting a heavy load that includes robotic units that act in synchronization to move a heavy object. The robotic units include an integration of system controls that allow the robotic units to communicate with each other and move in synchronization. The robotic units may be controlled remotely. The robotic units may be battery powered and the driving motor. The robotic unit may have an attachment point for secure attachment to the object. 1. A multi-directional transport system for moving heavy objects comprising:at least one robotic unit further comprising:at least one wheel having a ground contacting surface, and a rim supporting the ground contacting surface;a load bearing frame operatively attached to the wheel;an attachment point configured to secure the robotic unit to a heavy load;a drive module comprised of a driving motor operatively attached to the wheel and operably configured to rotate the wheel;wherein the drive module is further comprised of an electrical actuator operably configured to rotate the wheel;a steering module further comprised of a steering motor operatively attached to the wheel and operatively configured to turn the wheel relative to the attachment point;wherein the steering module is further comprised of an electrical steering actuator operably configured to turn the wheel relative to the attachment point;a control system operably connected to the robotic unit, the control system configured to provide one or more operational commands to the at least one robotic unit.2. The multi-directional transport system of claim 1 , wherein the electrical actuator comprises a motor control system housed within the electrical actuator configured to control operation of the electrical actuator with the one or more operational commands.3. The multi-directional transport system of claim 1 , wherein robotic unit further comprises a thrust bearing attached to the load bearing frame configured to rotate the load ...

DUAL-AXIS VERTICAL DISPLACEMENT AND ANTI-ROCK SUPPORT WITH A MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a materials handling vehicle comprising a picking attachment is secured to a fork carriage assembly and comprising an X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner to engage and disengage a target tote such that movement of the picking attachment along a Z axis by the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner is independent of movement of the fork carriage assembly along the vertical axis Z′ by the mast assembly and mast assembly control unit. The fork carriage assembly may comprise a mobile storage cart support platform defined by one or more cart lifting forks, and an anti-rock cart engagement mechanism configured to engage a mobile storage cart supported by the cart lifting forks. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a vehicle body, a plurality of wheels supporting the vehicle body, a traction control unit, a braking system, and a steering assembly, each operatively coupled to one or more of the vehicle wheels, a mast assembly and a mast assembly control unit, a fork carriage assembly, a picking attachment, and one or more vehicular controllers in communication with the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly control unit, and the picking attachment, whereinthe mast assembly and the mast assembly control unit are configured to move the fork carriage assembly along a vertical axis Z′,the picking attachment is secured to the fork carriage assembly and comprises an X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner,the one or more vehicular controllers of the materials handling vehicle executes vehicle functions to use the X-Y-Z-Ψ positioner of the picking attachment to engage and disengage a target tote positioned in a multilevel warehouse racking system with the picking attachment, andthe mast assembly, the mast assembly control unit, and the picking attachment are collectively configured such that ...

MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE COMPRISING HAND-HELD DRIVE UNIT

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a materials handling vehicle comprising a hand-held drive unit comprising a user interface and an operational command generator responsive to the user interface. The hand-held drive unit is configured to send operational commands generated in response to user input at the user interface to the vehicular controller(s) to control operational functions of the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly, the picking attachment, or combinations thereof. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a vehicle body comprising a fork side and a power unit side;a plurality of wheels supporting the vehicle body;a traction control unit, a braking system, and a steering assembly, each operatively coupled to one or more of the wheels;a mast assembly and a mast assembly control unit;a fork carriage assembly positioned at the fork side of the vehicle body and being movably coupled to the mast assembly;a picking attachment secured to the fork carriage assembly;an operator compartment movably coupled to the mast assembly and positioned between the fork carriage assembly and the power unit side of the vehicle body;one or more vehicular controllers in communication with the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly control unit, and the picking attachment; and the hand-held drive unit is configured to send operational commands generated in response to user input at the user interface to the vehicular controller(s) to control operational functions of the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly, the picking attachment, or combinations thereof, and', 'the hand-held drive unit is secured to the vehicle body so as to be accessible for removal from the vehicle body from the power ...

SELF-DRIVING VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH STEERABLE CAMERA AND INDICATOR

Embodiments of the present disclosure include automated guided vehicles (AGVs) having a steerable camera for target-tracking. In one embodiment, the AGV includes a body having one or more motorized wheels, the body having a first end and a second end opposing the first end, a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the body, and a first camera coupled to the console, the first camera providing one or more axes of rotation and is operable to follow an object. 1. A self-driving system , comprising:a body having one or more motorized wheels, the body having a first end and a second end opposing the first end;a console coupled in an upright position to the first end of the body; anda first camera coupled to the console, the first camera providing one or more axes of rotation and is operable to follow an object.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first camera has a beam pointer and is operable to produce a laser beam.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the console further comprising:a controller operable to direct movement of the first camera and point the laser beam to an item to be loaded onto the body based on an instruction received by the controller.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first camera is removably coupled to the console.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the console further comprising:a second camera operable to detect the presence of an obstacle, the second camera facing a direction away from the second end.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first camera has an optical zoom.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first camera has two-axes of rotation and is operable to follow the object in motion.8. A self-driving system claim 1 , comprising:a body having one or more motorized wheels; anda camera coupled to the body, wherein the camera has a beam pointer operable to produce a laser beam.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the body comprises a console coupled in an upright position to a mobile base claim 8 , and wherein the ...

Indirect electronic badge tracking

Electronic badges are indirectly tracked by detecting, by a badge communicator on a select industrial vehicle of a fleet of industrial vehicles, the presence of an electronic badge and performing a badge logging transaction in response to detecting the electronic badge. The badge logging transaction includes receiving, by the badge communicator, a badge identifier transmitted by the detected electronic badge. The badge logging transaction also includes determining, by the badge communicator, an offset measurement of the electronic badge relative to the select industrial vehicle, electronically determining a vehicle location of the select industrial vehicle, and identifying a badge location based upon the determined vehicle location and the measured offset. The badge logging transaction can also include generating a time stamp, and wirelessly communicating a badge locator message to a remote server, the badge locator message including the badge identifier, the badge location, and the timestamp.

MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE COMPRISING HAND-HELD DRIVE UNIT

A variety of vehicle-based and warehouse-based solutions are provided to increase the adaptability, utility, and efficiency of materials handling vehicles in the warehouse environment, such as a materials handling vehicle comprising a hand-held drive unit comprising a user interface and an operational command generator responsive to the user interface. The hand-held drive unit is configured to send operational commands generated in response to user input at the user interface to the vehicular controller(s) to control operational functions of the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly, the picking attachment, or combinations thereof. 1. A materials handling vehicle comprising:a vehicle body comprising a fork side and a power unit side;a plurality of wheels supporting the vehicle body;a traction control unit, a braking system, and a steering assembly, each operatively coupled to one or more of the wheels;a mast assembly and a mast assembly control unit;a fork carriage assembly positioned at the fork side of the vehicle body and being movably coupled to the mast assembly;a camera coupled to the fork carriage assembly wherein the camera is configured to send image data representing objects within its field of view to the hand-held drive unit;a picking attachment secured to the fork carriage assembly;one or more vehicular controllers in communication with the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly control unit, and the picking attachment; the hand-held drive unit is configured to send operational commands generated in response to user input at the user interface to the vehicular controller(s) to control operational functions of the traction control unit, the braking system, the steering assembly, the mast assembly, the picking attachment, or combinations thereof, and', 'the hand-held drive unit is secured to the vehicle body so as to be accessible for removal from the vehicle body ...

DYNAMIC ALLOCATION AND COORDINATION OF AUTO-NAVIGATING VEHICLES AND SELECTORS

Dynamic allocation and coordination of auto-navigating vehicles uses robotic vehicles and centrally dispatched roaming order selectors to create a significantly more efficient, yet flexible, approach to picking goods within a warehouse. Robotic vehicles are configured to be loaded with goods from pick faces to fill orders. Each robotic vehicle follows a route that includes appropriate pick face locations. The robotic vehicles navigate from pick face to pick face where particular goods are located. Order selectors are dynamically and independently dispatched to meet the robotic vehicles at their pick face locations to load goods. Movement of the order selectors is orchestrated to increase efficiency in the order filling process within the warehouse. 1. An electronic travel management method , comprising:providing a management system in communication with a plurality of robotic vehicles and a plurality of mobile selector units, each robotic vehicle executing a route and each mobile selector unit having a wireless communication device, wherein each route comprises a pick list identifying pick locations of items to be picked to fulfill an order; and tracking locations and movement of the robotic vehicles along their respective routes;', 'tracking locations of the mobile selector units; and', 'directing the mobile selector units to future locations of the robotic vehicles based on locations of the robotic vehicles, routes of the robotic vehicles, and locations of the mobile selector units,', 'wherein future locations of the robotic vehicles include future pick locations of the respective robotic vehicle routes., 'the management system2. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing the mobile selector units includes electronically determining and wirelessly communicating navigation instructions to the mobile selector units.3. The method of claim 1 , including the management system:inferring a location of at least one of the mobile selector units from at least one of a last ...

Remote control terminal, and working vehicle provided with remote control terminal

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a remote control terminal which can perform a remote control on a working vehicle easily and simply; and a working vehicle provided with a remote control terminal. The present invention is provided with: a vehicle-side azimuth sensor ( 29 ) which detects the azimuth around a crane device ( 6 ); a remote control terminal ( 32 ) having a hung cargo movement control tool which is a first control part that remotely controls the crane device ( 6 ), and a reference change control tool ( 34 ) which is a second control tool that sets a reference for the azimuth in which the crane device ( 6 ) operates according to a control of the hung cargo movement control tool ( 35 ); and a control device ( 31 ) which is configured to be able to communicate with the remote control terminal ( 32 ) and controls the operation of the crane device ( 6 ), wherein the control device ( 31 ) causes the crane device ( 6 ) to operate in the azimuth in which the crane device ( 6 ) operates, when acquiring, from the remote control terminal ( 32 ), a signal of the azimuth in which the crane device ( 6 ) operates according to a control of the hung cargo movement control tool ( 35 ) and which is calculated on the basis of a set value of the reference change control tool ( 34 ).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING VEHICLE

A system and a method for remotely controlling a vehicle for safe loading and unloading of cargo, may include a vehicle, and a remote control device that performs data communication with the vehicle control device of the vehicle, and the vehicle sends a request to the remote control device for remote control when arriving at a destination, moves to a work location and performs work under control of the remote control device, requests the remote control device to deactivate the remote control when the work is completed, and performs exit of the destination through autonomous driving of the vehicle. 1. A system for remotely controlling a vehicle , the system comprising:the vehicle including a vehicle control device; anda remote control device configured to perform data communication with the vehicle control device of the vehicle,wherein the vehicle control device of the vehicle is configured to:send a request to the remote control device for remote control of the vehicle when the vehicle arrives at a destination thereof;move the vehicle to a work location for the vehicle to perform work under control of the remote control device;request the remote control device to deactivate the remote control when the work is completed; andperform exiting of the vehicle from the destination through autonomous driving of the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a construction vehicle or a distribution vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the remote control device is configured to activate a remote control function of the vehicle in a response to the request to the remote control of the vehicle.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle control device of the vehicle is configured to:switch a control mode of the vehicle from an autonomous control mode to a remote control mode; anddisplay state information indicating that the vehicle is operating in the remote control mode on a front surface of the vehicle.5. The system of claim 4 ,wherein the vehicle ...

TRUCK-TABLET INTERFACE

A materials handling vehicle comprises a distributed processor system including a vehicle network that facilitates an exchange of information with vehicle electronic components, and a distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture. The distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture includes an embedded information core having a core processor communicably coupled to the vehicle network, and a tablet having a tablet processor, where the tablet is communicably couplable to, and detachable from the distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture. When the tablet is detached from the distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture, the core processor functions as a primary processor that communicates with vehicle electronic components by communicating therewith across the vehicle network. When the tablet is communicably attached to the distributed multi-processor vehicle control architecture, the tablet processor functions as the primary processor, and the core processor functions as a subordinate processor. 2. The materials handling vehicle communication system of claim 1 , wherein:the tablet is configured to communicably couple to and communicably decouple from, the embedded information core.3. The materials handling vehicle communication system of claim 2 , wherein:the tablet is mountable to the materials handling vehicle independent of communicable coupling to the embedded information core.4. The materials handling vehicle communication system according to claim 1 , wherein:the tablet processor is capable of communicating with the core processor via at least one wireless connection and at least one wired connection.5. The materials handling vehicle communication system according to claim 1 , wherein:the embedded information core includes a data synchronization manager that manages synchronizing data collected from the materials handling vehicle with information exchanged with the tablet.6. The materials handling vehicle ...

车队管理系统

提供了硬件和软件的系统，以允许移动资产在无线网络环境中进行通信。还提供了系统、计算机实现的方法和计算机程序产品，以便利用移动资产的无线通信和/或处理功能结合健壮的软件解决方案，实现企业范围内的资产管理功能，将移动资产数据集成到现有的企业工作流中，和/或允许受信任的第三方集成到企业中，以便实现增强的资产和/或工作流管理。

车队管理系统

提供了硬件和软件的系统，以允许移动资产在无线网络环境中进行通信。还提供了系统、计算机实现的方法和计算机程序产品，以便利用移动资产的无线通信和/或处理功能结合健壮的软件解决方案，实现企业范围内的资产管理功能，将移动资产数据集成到现有的企业工作流中，和/或允许受信任的第三方集成到企业中，以便实现增强的资产和/或工作流管理。

Fleet management system

하드웨어 및 소프트웨어 시스템은 모바일 자산들로 하여금 무선 네트워크 환경을 통해 통신하도록 제공된다. 시스템들, 컴퓨터-실행 방법들 및 컴퓨터 프로그램 제품들은 기업 전체 자산 관리 기능들을 실행하고, 모바일 자산 데이터를 기존 기업 작업 흐름들에 통합하고 및/또는 강화된 자산 및/또는 작업 흐름 관리를 위해 기업에 신뢰성 있는 제 3 자 통합을 수행하기 위해 강건한 소프트웨어 해결책에 대비하여 모바일 자산들의 무선 통신 및/또는 처리 능력들을 레베레이징하기 위해 제공된다. Hardware and software systems are provided for mobile assets to communicate over a wireless network environment. Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products can be used to implement enterprise-wide asset management functions, to integrate mobile asset data into existing enterprise workflows, and / or to provide enhanced asset and / And / or processing capabilities of mobile assets in preparation for a robust software solution to perform reliable third party integration.

Fleet management system

하드웨어 및 소프트웨어 시스템은 모바일 자산들로 하여금 무선 네트워크 환경을 통해 통신하도록 제공된다. 시스템들, 컴퓨터-실행 방법들 및 컴퓨터 프로그램 제품들은 기업 전체 자산 관리 기능들을 실행하고, 모바일 자산 데이터를 기존 기업 작업 흐름들에 통합하고 및/또는 강화된 자산 및/또는 작업 흐름 관리를 위해 기업에 신뢰성 있는 제 3 자 통합을 수행하기 위해 강건한 소프트웨어 해결책에 대비하여 모바일 자산들의 무선 통신 및/또는 처리 능력들을 레베레이징하기 위해 제공된다.

Fleet management system

하드웨어 및 소프트웨어 시스템은 모바일 자산들로 하여금 무선 네트워크 환경을 통해 통신하도록 제공된다. 시스템들, 컴퓨터-실행 방법들 및 컴퓨터 프로그램 제품들은 기업 전체 자산 관리 기능들을 실행하고, 모바일 자산 데이터를 기존 기업 작업 흐름들에 통합하고 및/또는 강화된 자산 및/또는 작업 흐름 관리를 위해 기업에 신뢰성 있는 제 3 자 통합을 수행하기 위해 강건한 소프트웨어 해결책에 대비하여 모바일 자산들의 무선 통신 및/또는 처리 능력들을 레베레이징하기 위해 제공된다.

Autonomous body system and control method therefor

【課題】複数の自律体を含む自律体システムにおいて、全体にとって望ましく、かつ、各自律体にとっても望ましい、各自律体の動作を決定する。【解決手段】複数の自律体を有する自律体システムであって、複数の自律体の各々は、状況を把握する状況把握部と、把握された状況に基づいて動作を決定する動作決定部と、決定した動作を実行する動作実行部と、を有し、前記自律体システムが有する前記複数の自律体は、一つ以上の第１の自律体と、二つ以上の第２の自律体とを含み、第１の自律体の状況把握部が把握する状況は、第２の自律体の状況を含み、第２の自律体の状況把握部が把握する状況は、第１の自律体の動作実行部によって実行された動作の結果を含み、第２の自律体の動作決定部は、第１の自律体の動作実行部によって実行された動作の結果に基づいて動作を決定する。【選択図】図１

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 무선으로 전송하는 것이 가능한 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스(170)가 개시된다. 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스는 작업자의 손의 적어도 하나의 손가락 상에 장착되도록 구성된 강성 장착 구조체와, 상기 강성 장착 구조체를 적어도 하나의 손가락에 고정하기 위해 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 장착 스트랩과, 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛과, 상기 장착 구조체에 결합되고 상기 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛이 물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 생성할 수 있게 하기 위해 작업자의 엄지손가락에 의해 작동되도록 구성된 스위치(184b)를 포함하는 제어 구조체를 포함하고, 물류 취급 차량을 원격으로 제어하기 위한 장치가 개시된다. A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a logistics handling vehicle is disclosed. A finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure configured to be mounted on at least one finger of an operator's hand, a mounting strap coupled to the rigid mounting structure for securing the rigid mounting structure to at least one finger, A wireless transmitter / power pack unit coupled to the rigid mounting structure; a wireless transmitter / power pack unit coupled to the mounting structure and operable by a thumb of a worker to enable the wireless transmitter / An apparatus for remotely controlling a logistics handling vehicle is disclosed, including a control structure including a switch (184b) configured to be configured.

For the system and method for Long-distance Control materials handling vehicle

一种用于物资处理车辆的辅助控制系统，包括：可佩戴的控制装置和物资处理车辆上的对应的接收机。所述可佩戴的控制装置由与物资处理车辆交互的操作者佩戴，所述可佩戴的控制装置包括：无线发射机和与所述无线发射机可通信地相耦合的行进控制装置。所述行进控制装置的触发使所述无线发射机发射第一类型信号，所述第一类型信号指定使所述车辆沿第一方向前进的请求。接收机由车辆支持，以便用于接收来自所述无线发射机的发射。车辆的牵引控制装置响应于所述接收机接收到的所述第一类型信号来使所述车辆前进。

Method for narrow lane driving of autonomous forklift and apparatus for the same

According to the present invention, provided is a method for narrow road driving of an autonomous forklift, comprising the steps of: recognizing a characteristic point for indoor location recognition using a lidar sensor; recognizing an indoor location of an autonomous forklift based on map information related to the characteristic point and dead reckoning; detecting a line of a driving area using an image sensor when the characteristic point is not recognized using the lidar sensor; and controlling the driving of the autonomous forklift based on the indoor location.

Adjustment head of lifting device

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: adjustment head for a lifting device is made as capable of split connection (7) with a free end of a lifting device and comprises mechanisms (9-13, 15) for its 3D adjustment regardless of a facility of lifting device adjustment (1). The adjustment head additionally comprises a mechanism of transverse sliding, such as a toothed rack, providing for sliding movement of the adjustment head perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the specified head. EFFECT: invention provides for increased convenience of operation of an adjustment head when gripping and holding a panel, for instance. 11 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 513 096 C2 (51) МПК B66F 9/065 (2006.01) B66F 9/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012120697/11, 21.10.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.10.2009 (72) Автор(ы): БАГГЕ Нильс Хенрик (DK) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ХХ ИНТЕЛЛИТЕК АПС (DK) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.12.2013 Бюл. № 34 R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 21.10.2009 (45) Опубликовано: 20.04.2014 Бюл. № 11 U1, 03.11.1994. US 2007189882 A1,16.08.2007. SU 861290 A, 07.09.1981. SU 918266 А, 07.04.1982. SU 1199614 А1, 23.12.1985 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 21.05.2012 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 1 3 0 9 6 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 0393004 A1, 17.10.1990. DE 9309889 2 5 1 3 0 9 6 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2011/048441 (28.04.2011) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) РЕГУЛИРОВОЧНАЯ ГОЛОВКА ПОДЪЕМНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА (57) Реферат: Регулировочная головка для подъемного поперечного скольжения, такой как зубчатая устройства выполнена с возможностью рейка, обеспечивающий скользящее перемещение разъемного соединения (7) со свободным концом регулировочной головки перпендикулярно подъемного ...

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

자재 운반 차량용 보조 제어 시스템은 착용 가능한 제어 장치 및 상기 자재 운반 차량상의 대응 수신기를 포함한다. 상기 착용 가능한 제어 장치는 상기 자재 운반 차량과 상호 작용하는 조작자에 의해 착용되며, 무선 전달자 및 상기 무선 전달자에 전달 가능하게 결속되는 이동 제어 장치를 포함한다. 상기 이동 제어 장치의 작용으로 상기 무선 전달자는 차량을 제 1 방향으로 진행시키기 위한 요구를 나타내는 제 1 타입 신호를 전달한다. 상기 수신기는 상기 무선 전달자로부터의 전달을 수신하기 위해 상기 차량에 의해 지지된다. 상기 차량의 견인 제어는 차량을 진행시키는 수신기에 의해 상기 제 1 타입 신호의 수취에 반응한다. 자재 운반 차량, 보조 제어 시스템, 제어 장치, 수신기, 무선 전달자

Industrial truck and method for controlling an industrial truck

Flurförderzeug mit einem einen Fahrantrieb und eine Lenkung aufweisenden Antriebsteil und einem insbesondere zum Kommissionieren geeigneten Lastteil, wobei - mindestens drei Sende- und Empfangseinheiten in einer vorbestimmten räumlichen Anordnung zueinander an dem Antriebsteil angeordnet sind, - eine Auswerteeinheit vorgesehen ist, die über eine Messung von Signallaufzeiten eine Position einer tragbaren Sende- und Empfangseinheit relativ zu dem Flurförderzeug bestimmt und - eine Steuereinheit vorgesehen ist, die einen Steuerbefehl für den Fahrantrieb und/oder die Lenkung absetzt, wenn die relative Position der tragbaren Sende- und Empfangseinheit innerhalb eines vorbestimmten Raumbereichs relativ zu dem Flurförderzeug liegt. Industrial truck with a driving drive and a steering having drive part and a particular suitable for picking load part, wherein at least three transmitting and receiving units are arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement relative to one another on the drive part, - An evaluation unit is provided which determines a position of a portable transmitting and receiving unit relative to the truck via a measurement of signal propagation times and - A control unit is provided which sends a control command for the traction drive and / or the steering, when the relative position of the portable transmitting and receiving unit is within a predetermined spatial area relative to the truck.

Method for automatic alignment of a truck in a warehouse and system of an industrial truck and a warehouse

Verfahren sowie System zur automatischen Ausrichtung eines Flurförderzeugs in einem Warenlager umfassen die Schritte:Bestätigen eines Picks durch eine Bedienperson,Bestimmen einer Position des Flurförderzeugs in einem Warenlager anhand der Position des bestätigten Picks durch eine Lagerverwaltungssystem,Bestimmen einer Seitenorientierung des Flurförderzeugs relativ zu einer Regalseite eines Regalgangs des Warenlagers anhand der Position des bestätigten Picks durch das Lagerverwaltungssystem,Ermitteln der nächsten Pick-Position in dem Warenlager durch das Lagerverwaltungssystem,Übermitteln eines Steuerbefehls für einen Fahrantrieb und/oder eine Lenkung des Flurförderzeugs durch das Lagerverwaltungssystem an das Flurförderzeug,Ausrichten des Flurförderzeugs ansprechend auf den übermittelten Steuerbefehl in eine vorbestimmte Seitenorientierung für die nächste Pick-Position in dem Warenlager, undAnfahren der nächsten Pick-Position ansprechend auf ein durch die Bedienperson ausgelöstes Fahrsignal. A method and system for automatically aligning a truck in a warehouse comprising the steps of: confirming a pick by an operator, determining a position of the truck in a warehouse based on the position of the confirmed pick by a warehouse management system, determining a side orientation of the truck relative to a shelf side of a Shelf of the warehouse based on the position of the confirmed pick by the warehouse management system, determining the next pick position in the warehouse by the warehouse management system, transmitting a control command for a traction drive and / or steering of the truck by the warehouse management system to the truck, aligning the truck responsive to the transmitted control command in a predetermined page orientation for the next pick position in the warehouse, and starting the next pick position in response to an operator triggered driving signal.

Control method for an industrial truck, industrial truck, portable transmitting device, and system formed by an industrial truck and a transmitting device

Bei einem Steuerungsverfahren für ein Flurförderzeug mit einer Empfangseinrichtung (4) für ein drahtloses Signal einer von einer Person (1) tragbaren Sendeeinrichtung (5) wobei die Empfangseinrichtung (4) mit einer Steuerungsvorrichtung (7) eines Flurförderzeugs (2) verbunden ist, bestimmt die Steuerungsvorrichtung (7) des Flurförderzeugs (2) anhand eines Signalpegels des Sendesignals der tragbaren Sendeeinrichtung (5) einen Abstand zu dem Flurförderzeug (2) und wird, wenn ein festgelegter Arbeitsabstand (12) überschritten wird, von der Steuerungsvorrichtung (7) über einen Fahrantrieb des Flurförderzeugs (2) das Flurförderzeug (2) so lange bewegt, bis der Abstand zu dem Flurförderzeug (2) geringer als der festgelegte Arbeitsabstand (12) ist. In a control method for an industrial truck with a receiving device (4) for a wireless signal of a person (1) portable transmitting device (5) wherein the receiving device (4) with a control device (7) of a truck (2) is connected determines the Control device (7) of the truck (2) on the basis of a signal level of the transmission signal of the portable transmitting device (5) a distance to the truck (2) and, when a fixed working distance (12) is exceeded, from the control device (7) via a traction drive of the truck (2), move the truck (2) until the distance to the truck (2) is less than the specified working distance (12).

Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

本发明涉及用于远程控制物资处理车辆的系统和方法。其中，一种用于物资处理车辆的辅助控制系统，包括：可佩戴的控制装置和物资处理车辆上的对应的接收机。所述可佩戴的控制装置由与物资处理车辆交互的操作者佩戴，所述可佩戴的控制装置包括：无线发射机和与所述无线发射机可通信地相耦合的行进控制装置。所述行进控制装置的触发使所述无线发射机发射第一类型信号，所述第一类型信号指定使所述车辆沿第一方向前进的请求。接收机由车辆支持，以便用于接收来自所述无线发射机的发射。车辆的牵引控制装置响应于所述接收机接收到的所述第一类型信号来使所述车辆前进。

Apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle

물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 무선으로 전송하는 것이 가능한 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스(170)가 개시된다. 손가락-장착식 원격 제어 디바이스는 작업자의 손의 적어도 하나의 손가락 상에 장착되도록 구성된 강성 장착 구조체와, 상기 강성 장착 구조체를 적어도 하나의 손가락에 고정하기 위해 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 장착 스트랩과, 상기 강성 장착 구조체에 결합된 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛과, 상기 장착 구조체에 결합되고 상기 무선 송신기/파워 팩 유닛이 물류 취급 차량에 주행 요구 신호를 생성할 수 있게 하기 위해 작업자의 엄지손가락에 의해 작동되도록 구성된 스위치(184b)를 포함하는 제어 구조체를 포함하고, 물류 취급 차량을 원격으로 제어하기 위한 장치가 개시된다. A finger-mounted remote control device (170) capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a logistics handling vehicle is disclosed. A finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure configured to be mounted on at least one finger of an operator's hand, a mounting strap coupled to the rigid mounting structure for securing the rigid mounting structure to at least one finger, A wireless transmitter / power pack unit coupled to the rigid mounting structure; a wireless transmitter / power pack unit coupled to the mounting structure and operable by a thumb of a worker to enable the wireless transmitter / An apparatus for remotely controlling a logistics handling vehicle is disclosed, including a control structure including a switch (184b) configured to be configured.

Object pick-up device, movable platform, control method, system and storage medium

Disclosed are an object pick-up device (100), a movable platform (1000), a control method, a system and a storage medium. A first driving mechanism (120) of the object pick-up device (100) can drive an object pick-up mechanism (130) and a first stop structure (140) to move synchronously, such that the object pick-up mechanism (130) can pick up a target object at a first working position; and at a second working position, the first stop structure (140) can prevent the target object from falling from the object pick-up mechanism (130).

Position assistance system for a materials handling vehicle

A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a load handling assembly and a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle. The assistance provided by the positioning assistance system includes at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of: a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object.