A refuse collection system includes a refuse collection robot and a refuse depot. The refuse collection robot includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a motor coupled to the chassis and the tractive element and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the refuse collection robot, a refuse container coupled to the chassis and defining a first storage volume, and a controller operatively coupled to the motor. The refuse depot includes a centralized storage defining a second storage volume and a refuse actuator configured to transfer refuse from the first storage volume to the second storage volume. The controller is configured to control the motor to propel the refuse collection to a pickup zone associated with a customer in response to receiving a request for refuse collection from a user device associated with the customer.
A refuse collection system includes one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to (a) control a refuse collection robot containing a volume of refuse to navigate to a refuse depot, (b) control the refuse depot to remove the volume of refuse from the refuse collection robot, (c) receive a request from a customer for delivery of a package, (d) identify, based on the request, a location of a pickup zone associated with the customer, (e) control the refuse collection robot to receive the package, and (f) control the refuse collection robot to transport the package to the pickup zone.
A refuse collection drone includes a chassis, tractive elements rotatably coupled with and supporting the chassis, a propulsion system including a battery and an electric motor configured to consume electrical energy from the battery, and a bin removably coupled with the chassis and including a cover. The propulsion system is configured to drive one or more of the tractive elements to transport the refuse collection drone to a customer location. The bin defines a storage volume for refuse. The cover is configured to be driven by an actuator between an open position to allow access to the storage volume and a closed position to limit access to the storage volume. A lock is operable between a locked state to limit transition of the cover out of the closed position and an unlocked state to allow transition of the cover out of the closed position and into the open position.
A refuse collection includes one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to (a) receive a request for refuse collection from a customer, the request including a desired time of the refuse collection, (b) identify, based on the request, a location of a pickup zone associated with the customer, and (c) control, based on the request, the refuse collection robot to autonomously navigate to the location of the pickup zone at the desired time and perform the refuse collection.
A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
A refuse collection system includes a refuse collection robot and a refuse depot. The refuse collection robot includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a motor coupled to the chassis and the tractive element and configured to drive the tractive element to propel the refuse collection robot, a refuse container coupled to the chassis and defining a first storage volume, and a controller operatively coupled to the motor. The refuse depot includes a centralized storage defining a second storage volume and a refuse actuator configured to transfer refuse from the first storage volume to the second storage volume. The controller is configured to control the motor to propel the refuse collection to a pickup zone associated with a customer in response to receiving a request for refuse collection from a user device associated with the customer.
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
B65F 3/14 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
E01H 5/06 - Apparatus propelled by animal or engine power; Apparatus propelled by hand with driven dislodging or conveying elements, e.g. conveying pneumatically dislodging essentially by non-driven elements, e.g. scraper blades
E01H 5/12 - Apparatus or implements specially adapted for breaking, disintegrating, or loosening layers of ice or hard snow
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H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
G01S 1/02 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmitters; Receivers co-operating therewith using radio waves
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A refuse collection system includes one or more memory devices storing instructions thereon, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to (a) receive a request for refuse collection from a customer, (b) identify, based on the request, a location of a pickup zone associated with the customer, (c) receive location data indicating a current location of the refuse collection robot, (d) generate a route for the refuse collection robot to travel from the current location of the refuse collection robot to the location of the pickup zone, and (e) control the refuse collection robot to follow the route and perform the refuse collection.
A fully-electric grabber assembly includes a first grabber arm, a second grabber arm, an electric motor, and a plurality of gears. The plurality of gears includes a first gear coupled with the electric motor, an intermediate gear coupled with the first gear, and an arm gear coupled with the first grabber arm and the intermediate gear to facilitate pivoting the first grabber arm. The first gear is configured to rotate about an axis radially offset from a center thereof.
A depot for autonomous land-based refuse drones includes a chassis anchored to a ground surface, a container defining a storage volume for refuse, a collection implement, and refuse actuators. The collection implement is configured to selectively couple with at least one of (i) refuse within a drone storage volume or (ii) a portion of the one of the autonomous land-based refuse drones that defines the drone storage volume. The refuse actuators are operably coupled with the collection implement and configured to drive the collection implement to perform an unloading operation. The unloading operation includes selectively coupling, moving, and de-coupling from at least one of the refuse within the drone storage volume or the portion of the autonomous land-based refuse drone that defines the drone storage volume to unload the refuse from the drone storage volume into the storage volume of the container.
A refuse vehicle has a chassis supporting a plurality of wheels, as well as a motor. A vehicle body is also supported by the chassis and defines a receptacle for storing refuse. A lifting system is coupled to the vehicle body and is movable between a first position and a second position different from the first position. The refuse vehicle also has a processing unit in communication with the lifting system and the motor. The processing unit is configured to access and execute a plurality of preset operational modes stored within a memory to adjust performance parameters of the refuse vehicle. The operational modes include at least two different operational modes corresponding to a presence or an absence of a first attachment in communication with the processing unit.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60P 1/50 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element loading from in front of the vehicle
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
E05F 15/70 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
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G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
A refuse body adapter includes a sub-frame assembly, a sub-frame adapter, and a spacer. The sub-frame assembly is configured to be coupled to a cargo body. The sub-frame adapter is configured to be coupled to a chassis of a vehicle. The spacer is coupled to both the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. The spacer is disposed in a gap formed between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter. A thickness of the spacer may be adjusted to accommodate different gap sizes between the sub-frame assembly and the sub-frame adapter.
B62D 27/06 - Connections between superstructure sub-units readily releasable
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B62D 24/00 - Connections between vehicle body and vehicle frame
An electrified refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an on-vehicle electrical power source, and a lift assembly coupled to the body and extending in front of the cab. The lift assembly includes a first lift arm, a second lift arm, and one or more electric lift actuators powered by the on-vehicle electrical power source. The one or more electric lift actuators positioned to pivot the first lift arm and the second lift arm.
An electrified refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an on-vehicle electrical power source, and a lift assembly coupled to the body and extending in front of the cab. The lift assembly includes a first lift arm, a second lift arm, and one or more electric lift actuators powered by the on-vehicle electrical power source. The one or more electric lift actuators positioned to pivot the first lift arm and the second lift arm.
A lift device includes a lift assembly, a platform, and a controller. The lift assembly is configured to be driven to increase or decrease in length by extension and retraction of one or more actuators. The platform is coupled at an upper end of the lift assembly. The controller is configured to receive a value of a pitch angle and a roll angle of the lift device from an orientation sensor. The controller is further configured to determine a maximum allowable elevation of the platform based on at least one of the value of the roll angle and the value of the pitch angle of the lift device. The controller is further configured to limit operation of the lift assembly based on the maximum allowable elevation of the platform.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC POWER TAKE-OFF CONTROLS
An electric power take-off system includes a motor configured to convert electrical power received from a battery into hydraulic power, an inverter configured to provide electrical power to the motor from the battery, a heat dissipation device in thermal communication with the inverter, wherein the heat dissipation device includes a thermal fluid pump configured to pump cooling fluid through a plurality of conduits, a flow meter configured determine a flow rate through the plurality of conduits, and a controller configured to receive data from the flow meter and provide operating parameters to the heat dissipation device, wherein the controller is further configured to determine if the data from the flow meter is less than a critical operating condition and decrease the hydraulic power provided by the electric power take-off system in response to determining that the data from the flow meter is less than the critical operating condition.
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
B60L 8/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply from forces of nature, e.g. sun or wind
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body assembly, and a tailgate. The body assembly is coupled to the chassis and defines a refuse compartment configured to store refuse material. The tailgate comprises a refuse receiving portion, a thresher assembly, and an electrically driven actuation mechanism. The refuse receiving portion is configured to receive refuse material. The thresher assembly includes a compaction thresher including a plurality of tines and a plurality of tine springs configured to bias the plurality of tines in a direction of compaction. The plurality of tine springs are each disposed around a corresponding tine of the plurality of tines. The electrically driven actuation mechanism is configured to selectively actuate the thresher assembly.
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
B65F 3/24 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle
A system for detecting and engaging a refuse can includes at least one sensor positioned on a refuse collection vehicle and configured to detect objects on one or more sides of the refuse vehicle, an actuator assembly configured to actuate to engage the refuse can, and a controller configured to detect, using a single-stage object detector, the presence of the refuse can based on first data received from the at least one sensor, determine, based on the first data, a position of the refuse can with respect to the refuse collection vehicle, generate a first trajectory from the refuse collection vehicle to the position of the refuse can, generate a second trajectory for the actuator assembly, and initiate a control action to move at least one of the refuse collection vehicle along the first trajectory or the actuator assembly along the second trajectory to engage the refuse can.
A deck for a lift device includes a floor that defines a surface, a pair of side portions, multiple wear pads, multiple pins, and a hand rail. The pair of side portions are positioned on opposite sides of the floor. Each of the pair of side portions is configured to define a channel configured to receive a middle rail of a platform of the lift device. At least one wear pad is positioned within each of the channels and abuts a top of the middle rail. The pins are removably inserted into openings of the side portions. The pins are configured to extend past a bottom surface of the middle rail to limit removal of the deck from the middle rail. The hand rail extends from a rear portion of the deck.
A lift device includes a base, a platform, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer, a second scissor layer, and a third scissor layer each including an inner arm pivotally coupled to an outer arm. The first scissor layer has a first middle axis offset vertically from a first end axis center point. A kicker assembly couples an actuator configured to raise and lower the platform to the second scissor layer and the third scissor layer. The kicker assembly includes a kicker with opposing first and second kicker ends. The kicker is pivotally coupled to the second scissor layer and releasably coupled to the third scissor layer. The actuator rotates the kicker relative to the second scissor layer. A guide is coupled to the kicker and configured to limit the rotation of the kicker.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ON AN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE
A suspension assembly includes a first linkage rod coupled between an axle housing and a first frame rail, and a second linkage rod coupled between the axle housing and a second frame rail. The first linkage rod is arranged at an angle relative to a central longitudinal axis so that as the first linkage rod extends from the axle housing toward the first frame rail, the first linkage rod angles laterally outwardly and away from the central longitudinal axis. The second linkage rod is arranged at an angle relative to the central longitudinal axis so that as the second linkage rod extends from the axle housing toward the second frame rail, the second linkage rod angles laterally outwardly and away from the central longitudinal axis.
A rechargeable battery system for a lift device includes a battery configured to power at least one component of the lift device, a heating system configured to selectively provide heat to the battery, and a battery charger connected to the battery and to the heating system. The heating system is configured to selectively receive power from the battery through a battery power connection or from the battery charger through a battery charger power connection.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
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B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
H01M 10/635 - Control systems based on ambient temperature
An electric vehicle system includes a delivery charger including a mounting assembly and an electrical energy source. The electrical energy source is configured to provide electricity to charge a battery of an electric vehicle. The mounting assembly is configured to facilitate releasably coupling the delivery charger (i) to a first interface of a chassis of the electric vehicle prior to a body assembly of the electric vehicle being installed onto the chassis and (ii) to a second interface of the body assembly when the body assembly is coupled to the chassis.
A lift device includes a lift apparatus, a base assembly, and a controller. The lift apparatus is configured to raise and lower a removable robotic implement assembly. The base assembly is configured to support the lift apparatus and a primary mover. The primary mover is configured to provide rotational motion to one or more wheels supported by the base to move the lift apparatus. The controller is in communication with the implement assembly and the lift apparatus. The controller is configured to adjust a position of the robotic implement assembly and the lift apparatus in response to receiving instructions to perform a task.
A drum drive system includes a controller configured to control a prime mover, a variable displacement pump, and a variable displacement motor of the vehicle to provide a target drum speed for a drum of the vehicle. To provide the target drum speed, the controller having programmed instructions to (i) initially operate the variable displacement motor at a maximum motor displacement and operate the variable displacement pump at a pump displacement that provides the target drum speed without needing to actively manipulate a prime mover speed of the prime mover, (ii) increase the pump displacement and decrease a motor displacement without needing to actively manipulate the prime mover speed while still providing the target drum speed, and (iii) increase the prime mover speed if necessary to maintain the target drum speed in response to the pump displacement reaching a maximum pump displacement and the motor displacement reaching a minimum motor displacement.
A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine, a second connectivity module configured to be coupled to a second machine, and a third connectivity module configured to be coupled to a third machine. The third machine is a different type of machine than at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are configured to establish a site network at a site. The third connectivity module is configured to join the site network and transmit data regarding the third machine to the first connectivity module through the site network.
B66F 9/12 - Platforms; Forks; Other load-supporting or load-gripping members
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
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G08B 3/00 - Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems
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G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
A system for modifying a load map of a worksite includes one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits include one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors. The one or more memory devices are configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive a load indication regarding a load of a work machine, generate a modified load map based on the load map and the load where the modified load map includes an acceptable zone defining an acceptable load threshold and a warning zone defining a warning load threshold, receive a location indication regarding a location of the work machine on the worksite, and provide a warning when the work machine is within or approaching the warning zone.
A site connectivity system includes a deployable connectivity hub configured to be selectively deployed at a site. The deployable connectivity hub including a wireless hub connectivity module configured to facilitate wireless communications and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to establish a local site network with a plurality of wireless machine connectivity modules including at least a first wireless machine connectivity module associated with a first machine at the site and a second wireless machine connectivity module associated with a second machine at the site, establish a connection with a remote server, receive data from the first wireless machine connectivity module regarding the first machine over the local site network, transmit the data to the second wireless machine connectivity module over the local site network, and transmit the data to the remote server over the connection.
B66F 9/12 - Platforms; Forks; Other load-supporting or load-gripping members
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, the body defining a refuse compartment, a tailgate detachably coupled to the body, and an electrical energy system, and a detachable electrical connection. A first portion of the electrical energy system is coupled to the tailgate. A second portion of the electrical energy system is coupled to the body. The detachable electrical connection is between the first portion and the second portion of the electrical energy system.
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B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device supported by the chassis and configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover, wherein activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle, a body for storing refuse therein supported by the chassis, a first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, a second first hydraulic pump configured to convert electrical power into hydraulic power, and a motor coupled to at least one of the body or the chassis and configured to drive the first hydraulic pump and drive the second hydraulic pump.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
A detection and warning system for a refuse vehicle includes a camera and processing circuitry. The camera is configured to obtain image data of a target waste receptacle and a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to predict, based on the image data, tipping of the target waste receptacle by the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to, responsive to predicting tipping of the target waste receptacle, at least one of (i) operate an alert device to notify an operator of the predicted tipping, or (ii) limit operation of the lift apparatus.
A detection and warning system for a refuse vehicle includes a camera and processing circuitry. The camera is configured to obtain image data of a target waste receptacle and a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to predict, based on the image data, tipping of the target waste receptacle by the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to, responsive to predicting tipping of the target waste receptacle, at least one of (i) operate an alert device to notify an operator of the predicted tipping, or (ii) limit operation of the lift apparatus.
A vehicle includes a chassis defining a longitudinal axis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, and an implement. The body assembly defines a recess that includes a plurality of angled portions. The plurality of angled portions extend laterally outward at a downward angle away from the longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal end disposed within the recess. The plurality of angled portions at least partially facilitate the implement in traveling through at least one of a sweep angle range or a depression angle range.
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehicles; Securing ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
A stabilizer for a vehicle includes an actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a chassis of the vehicle and configured to lift the vehicle. The actuator assembly is coupled to a ground pad having a bottom surface configured to engage a support surface below the chassis when the actuator assembly lifts the vehicle. An alignment member is configured to be coupled the chassis. The alignment member is configured to limit rotation of the ground pad. The actuator assembly is configured to move a surface of the ground pad into engagement with the alignment member to cause rotation of the ground pad relative to the chassis.
B60S 9/12 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure of telescopic type
B60S 9/00 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks
B60S 9/02 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting
B60S 9/10 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for only lifting or supporting by fluid pressure
E06C 5/38 - Devices for blocking the springs of the vehicle; Devices for supporting the undercarriage directly from the ground
A vehicle includes a chassis and an electric axle assembly coupled to the chassis. The electric axle assembly includes a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a drive differential configured to combine a first input torque from the first electric motor and a second input torque from the second electric motor and to drive an output shaft using the combined torque, and a first axle coupled to a first tractive element configured to be driven by the output shaft to propel the vehicle.
B60K 17/36 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving tandem wheels
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/16 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of differential gearing
B60K 17/348 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
F16H 61/682 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings with interruption of drive
A wheel grid includes a crossbar configured to be coupled to a boom of a tow vehicle, the crossbar extending in a lateral direction from a centerline to a distal tip, and an L-arm rotatably coupled to the crossbar at a proximal end of the L-arm and configured to rotate about a rotation axis from an engaged position to a stowed position. As the L-arm rotates from the engaged position to the stowed position, the L-arm intersects with a line parallel to the rotation axis and passing through the distal tip of the crossbar. In the stowed position, an entirety of the L-arm is positioned closer than the distal tip of the crossbar to the centerline of the crossbar in the lateral direction.
A worksite connection system includes a first machine including a first connectivity module, a second machine including a second connectivity module, and a third machine including a third connectivity module. When the first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are communicatively connected to provide a local wireless worksite network, the third connectivity module is configured to automatically join the local wireless worksite network when the third connectivity module is within a signal range of at least one of the first connectivity module or the second connectivity module.
B66F 9/12 - Platforms; Forks; Other load-supporting or load-gripping members
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08B 3/00 - Audible signalling systems; Audible personal calling systems
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by the chassis, and a battery cooling system. The energy storage system includes a battery positioned within a battery housing. The battery cooling system includes a conduit positioned adjacent at least one of the battery or the battery housing and a fluid diverter positioned along the conduit. The fluid diverter is configured to facilitate selectively providing fluid communication between the conduit and the battery housing so that a fluid flowing through the conduit flows out of the conduit and at least one of into or around the battery housing.
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by the chassis, and a battery cooling system. The energy storage system includes a battery positioned within a battery housing. The battery cooling system includes a conduit positioned adjacent at least one of the battery or the battery housing and a fluid diverter positioned along the conduit. The fluid diverter is configured to facilitate selectively providing fluid communication between the conduit and the battery housing so that a fluid flowing through the conduit flows out of the conduit and at least one of into or around the battery housing.
A fully-electric lift vehicle comprises a base, a battery arranged within the base, a drive motor powered by the battery and configured to drive a wheel, a scissor lift including a first end coupled to the base, a work platform supported on a second end of the scissor lift, and a linear actuator including a DC shunt motor powered by the battery. The scissor lift is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The linear actuator is coupled to the scissor lift so that rotation of the DC shunt motor moves the scissor lift between the extended position and the retracted position. The DC shunt motor includes a rotor and a permanent magnet, the DC shunt motor being configured to act like a generator and reduce a speed of the rotor in response to the battery being fully discharged or a power failure.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
F16D 59/00 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed
H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/02 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members
A lift device includes a base assembly, a turntable assembly, and a controller. The base assembly includes multiple base assembly batteries. The turntable assembly is rotatably coupled with the base assembly through a slip ring transmission. The turntable assembly includes multiple turntable assembly batteries. The controller is configured to operate the base assembly batteries to discharge electrical energy to the turntable batteries through the slip ring transmission. The slip ring transmission is configured to both (1) drive the turntable assembly to rotate relative to the base assembly and (2) to electrically and communicably couple electrical components of the base assembly with electrical components of the turntable assembly.
A gate assembly for a safety rail (20) on an aerial work platform includes a gate (22) pivotally connected to the safety rail (20) via a hinge (24). The hinge includes a quick release pin (34) and is configured such that removal of the quick release pin enables separation of the gate from the safety rail.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A gate assembly for a safety rail on an aerial work platform includes a gate pivotally connected to the safety rail via a hinge. The hinge includes a quick release pin and is configured such that removal of the quick release pin enables separation of the gate from the safety rail.
A vehicle includes an energy storage system, a battery cooling system, and a thermal event management system. The energy storage system includes a battery arranged within a battery housing. The battery cooling system includes a first conduit positioned internal to the battery housing and adjacent the battery. The first conduit is configured to facilitate circulating a first fluid through the battery housing to thermally regulate the battery. The thermal event management system includes a second conduit with a fluid diverter positioned therealong. The second conduit is positioned adjacent to at least one of the battery or the battery housing. The second conduit is configured to receive a second fluid. The fluid diverter is configured to facilitate selectively providing fluid communication between the second conduit and the battery housing so that the second fluid flows out of the second conduit and at least one of into or around the battery housing.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
An electrified vehicle includes an energy storage system including a battery disposed within a battery housing and a control system. The control system is configured to detect an onset of a battery thermal event during a charging session of the energy storage system with an external power supply, in response to the onset of the battery thermal event being detected, perform a first action, and in response to the battery thermal event continuing to progress following the first action, perform a second action.
A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
A battery flooding system includes a flood port and an elongated connector. The flood port is configured to be fluidly coupled to a battery housing of an electrified vehicle. The elongated connector is configured to interface with the flood port to facilitate providing a fluid to the flood port from a fluid source such that the fluid is provided within the battery housing.
A vehicle including a chassis, a lift axle coupled to the chassis and including a tractive element, a lift actuator coupled to the lift axle, a location sensor configured to provide location data indicating a location of the vehicle, and a controller operatively coupled to the lift actuator and the location sensor and configured to control the lift actuator to reposition the lift axle based on the location data.
B28C 5/42 - Apparatus specially adapted for being mounted on vehicles with provision for mixing during transport
B60P 3/16 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying mixed concrete, e.g. having rotatable drums
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
G01P 3/00 - Measuring linear or angular speed; Measuring differences of linear or angular speeds
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01L 17/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring tyre pressure or the pressure in other inflated bodies
B62D 61/12 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with variable number of ground-engaging wheels, e.g. with some wheels arranged higher than others, or with retractable wheels
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT ON A VEHICLE
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes an energy storage system, a water tank configured to store water, a pump fluidly coupled to the water tank, a motor electrically coupled to the energy storage system and mechanically coupled to the pump, and a control system. The control system is configured to detect an onset of a thermal event in the energy storage system, control the motor to drive the pump such that the water can be recirculated out of and back into the water tank to facilitate draining a state of charge of the energy storage system, and provide a notification to electrically couple the energy storage system to an external load to facilitate draining the state of charge of the energy storage system.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by or coupled to the chassis and including a battery arranged within a battery housing. The battery housing is coupled to the chassis by a first removable coupling coupled between the battery housing and the chassis, and a second removable coupling coupled between the battery housing and the chassis. The first removable coupling includes a first pin that is selectively removable to decouple the battery housing from the chassis. The second removable coupling includes a second pin that is selectively removable to decouple the battery housing from the chassis.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT ON A VEHICLE
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage system supported by or coupled to the chassis and including a battery arranged within a battery housing, an electric actuator arranged adjacent to or within the battery housing, and a control system in communication with the energy storage system and the electric actuator. The control system being configured to detect an onset of a thermal event in the energy storage system, and in response to the onset of the thermal event being detected, at least one of: (a) actuate, via the electric actuator, a panel of the battery housing to provide an opening into an internal volume of the battery housing, or (b) actuate the electric actuator to open a port in the battery housing.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a battery enclosure supported by the chassis and defining an internal volume, a battery disposed within the internal volume, and a flood port accessible from an exterior of the electrified vehicle. The flood port is in direct or indirect fluid communication with the internal volume. The flood port is configured to receive a fluid from a fluid source and supply the fluid to the internal volume to cool the battery.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, a refuse collection arm, a position sensor configured to detect a position of the refuse collection arm relative to the body, an object detection system configured to provide object detection data within a range of locations relative to the body, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication, based on the object detection data, that an object is within the range of locations, in response to the indication that the object is within the range of locations, determine an initial location of the object relative to the body and determine if the object is an obstacle or a refuse container, and control operation of the refuse collection arm by limiting movement of the refuse collection arm to a grabbing position.
G06V 20/20 - Scenes; Scene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestrians; Recognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A fully-electric lift vehicle comprises a base, a battery, a scissor lift movable between an extended position and a retracted position, a work platform the scissor lift, a linear actuator including an electric motor powered by the battery, an electromagnetic brake coupled to the electric motor; and a manual release coupled to the electromagnetic brake so that, in the event of a power failure, actuation of the manual release enables the scissor lift to descend toward the retracted position. The electric motor is configured to act like a generator and reduce a descent speed of the scissor lift during the descend toward the retracted position.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
F16D 59/00 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed
H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 55/02 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members
A pump system includes a housing defining a first internal volume and a second internal volume, a first piston positioned to separate the first internal volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, a second piston positioned to separate the second internal volume into a third chamber and a fourth chamber, a first inlet check valve configured to permit fluid flow into the first chamber, a second inlet check valve configured to permit fluid flow into the third chamber, a directional control valve (DCV) repositionable between (a) a first position where the DCV is configured to fluidly couple the second chamber to a high pressure fluid source and (b) a second position where the DCV is configured to fluidly couple the fourth chamber to the high pressure fluid source, and a relief valve configured to supply a fluid to the DCV through an orifice to move the DCV.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to another; Gearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A system and method for ubiquitous global asset management is disclosed. This is comprised of a centralized, remotely accessible computer application displaying current, past, and predicting future geolocation of wirelessly tagged assets such as tools, components, finished goods, etc., throughout an organization's digital ecosystem. It integrates geolocation technologies to determine 3D positioning information of assets such as indoor BLE, outdoor LoRa WAN, private cellular networks and other wireless technologies. Geopositioned data is published to a centralized data pool for consumption by other applications. Usage includes indoor such as a factory or warehouse as well as outdoor supply depots, staging areas, supplier locations and enroute. The system also identifies geolocations in 3D using a smart device without tagging, such as a fixed asset location. Assets can be found using any system connected device. This provides an organization with ubiquitous tracking and asset migration patterns to optimize manufacturing and supply chain operations.
A lift device includes a chassis, tractive elements, a platform, a lift assembly, a first set of proximity sensors, and a controller. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled to the chassis and support the chassis. The platform is disposed above the chassis and includes a deck for supporting an operator. The lift assembly couples the platform to the chassis and can selectably move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position. The first set of proximity sensors are coupled to the platform and detect a distance of an obstacle relative to the platform. The controller is operably coupled with an alert system and receives obstacle detection data from the first set of proximity sensors. The controller selects a subset of the first set of proximity sensors to analyze based on an active function of the lift device and determines whether the obstacle is within the minimum allowable distance.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A vehicle includes a cabin, a brake, a vehicle subsystem, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the cabin and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.
B60R 25/08 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on brakes or brake systems
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60R 25/06 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor operating on the vehicle transmission
B60R 25/23 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using manual input of alphanumerical codes
B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a first portion of a machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a second portion of the machine. The first portion is movable relative to the second portion. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the first portion based on time delays in communication between the first wireless transceiver and each of the plurality of second wireless transceivers.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Enclosed portable ramps for use in boarding aircraft; telescoping bridges for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; portable ladders Cargo handling machines, namely, cargo loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; motorized telescoping bridges for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; telescoping bridge ramp for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, mobile cart mounted hydraulic power units; power operated apparatus using forced air to remove snow and ice from aircraft; deicing equipment, namely, power-operated sprayers for deicing aircraft; power-operated sprayers for deicing aircraft; cargo handling machines, namely, cargo lifts, hoists and loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; machine parts, namely, metallic rollers and roller assemblies for conveyors and loaders; elevating work platforms; airport cargo handling machines, namely, cargo lifts, hoists and loaders for loading and unloading aircraft Automated systems, namely, software, hardware, electric sensors, and communications devices for controlling and monitoring power operated movable passenger bridges for connecting an aircraft to an airport terminal gate; automated systems, namely, software, hardware, electric sensors, and communications devices sold as a unit for controlling and monitoring cargo handling machines in the nature of cargo loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; power converters; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, power units being electrical power distribution units for supplying power to aircraft, mounted on mobile platforms; electrical power distribution units; electric power distribution machines; electrical distribution systems, namely, power distribution panels; electrical power distribution units for supplying power to battery chargers for electric, battery powered airport ground support equipment; hardware, namely, hardware for controlling deicing equipment for aircraft, electronic controllers for operating deicing equipment for aircraft; software for controlling deicing equipment for aircraft; automated systems, namely, software, hardware and communications devices for planning, scheduling, controlling, monitoring and providing information on airport equipment, aircraft support equipment, and parts thereof; hardware and software system for remotely monitoring environmental conditions and controlling devices within a building, facility, grounds, or designated spatial area; environmental monitoring system comprised of meters and sensors that measure pressure, humidity, temperature and includes alarm and reporting functions; environmentally friendly automation systems, namely, embedded operating systems and software for monitoring specified conditions and controlling respective innovative devices within a designated area; software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and automated machine systems; hardware and software systems for tracking and monitoring equipment data; electronic devices for locating and tracking equipment data using radio frequency, global positioning systems, cellular communication networks, web-based applications, database services, and cloud services; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, airport equipment, aircraft support equipment; control apparatus comprised of a joystick control for aircraft passenger boarding bridges Air conditioning units and electric heaters for use in cooling and heating aircraft passenger boarding bridges and aircraft parked in airports; potable water supply systems for aircraft comprising hoses, reels and cabinets; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, air conditioning units for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, all being mounted on mobile platforms; air conditioning ventilation devices for use in aircrafts being bleed-air systems comprising high pressure and/or high temperature regulating valves and pre-coolers and parts thereof, all being mounted on mobile platforms Aircraft ground support equipment, namely, stand-alone mobile platform-mounted power units for supplying power to aircraft, mobile stand-alone air conditioner platforms, mobile platform-mounted stand-alone bleed air units and mobile bleed air platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, and for starting jet turbines; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, stand-alone mobile platforms featuring mounted power units for supplying power to aircraft, mobile stand-alone air conditioner platforms, mobile platforms featuring mounted stand-alone bleed air units and mobile bleed air platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, and for starting jet turbines; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, air conditioner unit platforms and bleed-air unit platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems; tow tractors and tugs being vehicles; vehicles for use as airport ground support equipment (GSE), namely, tow tractors and tugs; airport tractor tows and tugs used to tow baggage carts, baggage trains, and ground support equipment (GSE) that is used to service aircraft; cargo tractors and cargo tugs for use in commercial and military aviation; land vehicles, namely, trucks equipped to deice, anti-ice, and wash commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft; electric vehicles, namely, aircraft ground tugs Enclosed portable ramp for use in boarding airplanes Providing an on-line computer database for the reporting, monitoring and tracking of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment for business purposes of reporting, tracking, and analyzing data in real time and in history or in aggregate history via automated means and thereby automatically recommending corrective action Maintenance of computer hardware systems Electronic monitoring and reporting of equipment data using computers or sensors; monitoring airport equipment and aircraft support equipment to ensure proper functioning; monitoring of machine control systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; monitoring the machine control systems of others for technological purposes and providing backup programs and facilities; technical support, namely, monitoring technological functions of computer network systems; technical support services, namely, remote and on-site infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems; providing temporary use of software for tracking equipment data over computer networks, intranets and the internet; on-line web site featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users in the management of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment of others by providing technical maintenance and performance reports; maintenance assessment of the performance and reliability of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; computer services, namely, remote management of information technology (IT) systems of others comprised of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows tracking and monitoring of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to track and monitor equipment data; all of the aforementioned services are for purposes of reporting, tracking, and analyzing data in real time and in history or in aggregate history via automated means and thereby automatically recommending corrective action; installation, maintenance and repair of software for computer systems
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Enclosed portable ramps for use in boarding aircraft; telescoping bridges for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; portable ladders Cargo handling machines, namely, cargo loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; motorized telescoping bridges for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; telescoping bridge ramp for loading and unloading passengers between aircraft and terminal buildings; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, mobile cart mounted hydraulic power units; power operated apparatus using forced air to remove snow and ice from aircraft; deicing equipment, namely, power-operated sprayers for deicing aircraft; power-operated sprayers for deicing aircraft; cargo handling machines, namely, cargo lifts, hoists and loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; machine parts, namely, metallic rollers and roller assemblies for conveyors and loaders; elevating work platforms; airport cargo handling machines, namely, cargo lifts, hoists and loaders for loading and unloading aircraft Automated systems, namely, software, hardware, electric sensors, and communications devices for controlling and monitoring power operated movable passenger bridges for connecting an aircraft to an airport terminal gate; automated systems, namely, software, hardware, electric sensors, and communications devices sold as a unit for controlling and monitoring cargo handling machines in the nature of cargo loaders for loading and unloading aircraft; power converters; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, power units being electrical power distribution units for supplying power to aircraft, mounted on mobile platforms; electrical power distribution units; electric power distribution machines; electrical distribution systems, namely, power distribution panels; electrical power distribution units for supplying power to battery chargers for electric, battery powered airport ground support equipment; hardware, namely, hardware for controlling deicing equipment for aircraft, electronic controllers for operating deicing equipment for aircraft; software for controlling deicing equipment for aircraft; automated systems, namely, software, hardware and communications devices for planning, scheduling, controlling, monitoring and providing information on airport equipment, aircraft support equipment, and parts thereof; hardware and software system for remotely monitoring environmental conditions and controlling devices within a building, facility, grounds, or designated spatial area; environmental monitoring system comprised of meters and sensors that measure pressure, humidity, temperature and includes alarm and reporting functions; environmentally friendly automation systems, namely, embedded operating systems and software for monitoring specified conditions and controlling respective innovative devices within a designated area; software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and automated machine systems; hardware and software systems for tracking and monitoring equipment data; electronic devices for locating and tracking equipment data using radio frequency, global positioning systems, cellular communication networks, web-based applications, database services, and cloud services; wireless controllers to remotely monitor and control the function and status of other electrical, electronic, and mechanical devices or systems, namely, airport equipment, aircraft support equipment; control apparatus comprised of a joystick control for aircraft passenger boarding bridges Air conditioning units and electric heaters for use in cooling and heating aircraft passenger boarding bridges and aircraft parked in airports; potable water supply systems for aircraft comprising hoses, reels and cabinets; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, air conditioning units for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, all being mounted on mobile platforms; air conditioning ventilation devices for use in aircrafts being bleed-air systems comprising high pressure and/or high temperature regulating valves and pre-coolers and parts thereof, all being mounted on mobile platforms Aircraft ground support equipment, namely, stand-alone mobile platform-mounted power units for supplying power to aircraft, mobile stand-alone air conditioner platforms, mobile platform-mounted stand-alone bleed air units and mobile bleed air platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, and for starting jet turbines; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, stand-alone mobile platforms featuring mounted power units for supplying power to aircraft, mobile stand-alone air conditioner platforms, mobile platforms featuring mounted stand-alone bleed air units and mobile bleed air platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems, and for starting jet turbines; aircraft ground support equipment, namely, air conditioner unit platforms and bleed-air unit platforms for cooling avionics and other onboard aircraft systems; tow tractors and tugs being vehicles; vehicles for use as airport ground support equipment (GSE), namely, tow tractors and tugs; airport tractor tows and tugs used to tow baggage carts, baggage trains, and ground support equipment (GSE) that is used to service aircraft; cargo tractors and cargo tugs for use in commercial and military aviation; land vehicles, namely, trucks equipped to deice, anti-ice, and wash commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft; electric vehicles, namely, aircraft ground tugs Enclosed portable ramp for use in boarding airplanes Providing an on-line computer database for the reporting, monitoring and tracking of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment for business purposes of reporting, tracking, and analyzing data in real time and in history or in aggregate history via automated means and thereby automatically recommending corrective action Maintenance of computer hardware systems Electronic monitoring and reporting of equipment data using computers or sensors; monitoring airport equipment and aircraft support equipment to ensure proper functioning; monitoring of machine control systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; monitoring the machine control systems of others for technological purposes and providing backup programs and facilities; technical support, namely, monitoring technological functions of computer network systems; technical support services, namely, remote and on-site infrastructure management services for monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing IT and application systems; providing temporary use of software for tracking equipment data over computer networks, intranets and the internet; on-line web site featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users in the management of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment of others by providing technical maintenance and performance reports; maintenance assessment of the performance and reliability of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; computer services, namely, remote management of information technology (IT) systems of others comprised of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; providing a secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows tracking and monitoring of airport equipment and aircraft support equipment; providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to track and monitor equipment data; all of the aforementioned services are for purposes of reporting, tracking, and analyzing data in real time and in history or in aggregate history via automated means and thereby automatically recommending corrective action; installation, maintenance and repair of software for computer systems
A lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support an operator, the platform including an attachment point configured to engage a lanyard to secure the operator to the platform, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis and configured to raise the platform relative to the chassis, a sensor configured to provide sensor data indicative of engagement between the attachment point and the lanyard, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, if the lanyard is engaged with the attachment point. In response to a determination that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point, the controller is configured to at least one of (a) activate an alarm to provide a notification to alert the operator that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point or (b) limit movement of the lift device.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A quint configuration fire apparatus includes a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis and having a storage area configured to receive a ground ladder and a fire hose, a pump coupled to the chassis, a water tank coupled to the chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end that is coupled to the chassis, a single front axle coupled to a front end of the chassis, and a single rear axle coupled to a rear end of the chassis. The center of gravity of at least one of the chassis, the body assembly, the pump, and the water tank are positioned to counterbalance a moment generated by a tip load with the ladder assembly extended to the horizontal reach of at least 90 feet.
E06C 5/04 - Ladders characterised by being mounted on undercarriages or vehicles; Securing ladders on vehicles with rigid longitudinal members capable of being elevated or extended
E06C 5/38 - Devices for blocking the springs of the vehicle; Devices for supporting the undercarriage directly from the ground
B60G 11/10 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only characterised by means specially adapted for attaching the spring to axle or sprung part of the vehicle
B60G 11/02 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having leaf springs only
B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
A door includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a window assembly including a window. The inner wall is configured to engage with a cab of a vehicle. The outer wall is coupled to the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall to form an interior cavity. The door is configured to move between a closed position in which the inner wall is engaged with the cab and an open position in which the inner wall is separated from the cab. In the closed position, at least a portion of the interior cavity is configured to be disposed outboard from the cab in a lateral direction. The window is slidably engaged to the door and configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the window is at least partially disposed in the portion of the interior cavity.
A fully-electric lift device includes a base; a retractable lift mechanism, a work platform, an electric linear actuator configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between an extended position and a retracted position, and a controller. The linear actuator includes an electric motor. The controller is in communication with the electric motor and configured to receive a lift command, monitor a required torque for the electric motor based on the lift command, and selectively inhibit the lift command based on the required torque.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A lift device (10) includes a chassis (20), a platform configured to support an operator (OP), the platform including an attachment point (150) configured to engage a lanyard (210) to secure the operator to the platform, a lift assembly (14) coupling the platform to the chassis and configured to raise the platform relative to the chassis, a sensor (300) configured to provide sensor data indicative of engagement between the attachment point and the lanyard, and a controller (402) operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, if the lanyard is engaged with the attachment point. In response to a determination that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point, the controller is configured to at least one of (a) activate an alarm (424) to provide a notification to alert the operator that the lanyard is not engaged with the attachment point or (b) limit movement of the lift device.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A vehicle system includes a first vehicle, a second vehicle, and a control system. The first vehicle includes a first implement and a first actuator configured to facilitate controlling a first operation of the first implement. The second vehicle includes a second implement and a second actuator configured to control a second operation of the second implement. The control system is configured to receive an input from an operator, transmit a first signal to the first actuator based on the input to control the first operation of the first implement, and transmit a second signal to the second actuator based on the input to control the second operation of the second implement such that the first operation and the second operation are coordinated.
A suspension assembly for a commercial vehicle includes a first linkage, an air spring, a carriage, and a second linkage. The first linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with a structural member of a frame. The structural member extends downwards from the frame. The air spring is coupled with the frame and a second end of the first linkage. The air spring drives the first linkage to pivot about the first end relative to the structural member. The carriage is pivotally coupled with the first linkage at a position between the first end and the second end of the first linkage. The second linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with the structural member, and pivotally coupled with the carriage at a second end. The structural member, the first linkage, the second linkage, and the carriage define a four-bar linkage.
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 21/05 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected mechanically between wheels on the same axle but on different sides of the vehicle, i.e. the left and right wheel suspensions being interconnected
A solar panel installation machine includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a plurality of tractive elements coupled the chassis, a boom coupled to the body, and an implement coupled to an end of the boom. The implement includes a track, a robotic arm coupled to and translatable along the track, the robotic arm including a plurality of linkages, and a grabber assembly coupled to the robotic arm, the grabber assembly configured to selectively engage with and facilitate picking up a solar panel to provide the solar panel to an installation location where the respective solar panel can be secured to a solar panel support.
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
A vehicle for unloading solar panels from a shipping container includes tractive elements, a boom assembly, and an implement assembly. The tractive elements are coupled with a base of the vehicle. The boom assembly is coupled with the base of the vehicle. The implement assembly is coupled with an end of the boom assembly. The implement assembly includes a carriage, forks, and a sensor. The carriage is pivotally coupled with the end of the boom assembly at a first pivotal location along the carriage. The pair of forks are configured to be inserted into and lift a pallet of solar panels positioned within the shipping container. The pair of forks are pivotally coupled with the carriage at a second pivotal location along the carriage. The sensor is positioned on the carriage and configured to measure a position of the implement assembly relative to an interior of the shipping container.
B60P 1/64 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading the load supporting or containing element being readily removable
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
A clamp for coupling a solar panel to a frame includes a bolt extending along a longitudinal axis. The bolt has a head, an end, and a shaft extending between the head and the end. The clamp further includes a retainer portion extending at least partially between the head and the end along the shaft. The retainer portion is moveable between a first position with a first diameter and a second positioned with a second diameter. The first diameter and the second diameter are greater than a diameter of the shaft. The clamp further includes a nut threadedly coupled to the bolt proximate the end of the bolt such that rotation of at least one of the bolt or the nut cause the nut to move longitudinally along the shaft.
H02S 20/10 - Supporting structures directly fixed to the ground
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
A solar panel installation system includes a solar panel unloading machine, a solar panel carrier machine, and a solar panel installation machine. The solar panel unloading machine is configured to autonomously interact with a shipping device carrying a plurality of solar panels to unload the plurality of solar panels from the shipping device and autonomously transfer the plurality of solar panels to the solar panel carrier machine. The solar panel carrier machine is configured autonomously transport the plurality of solar panels to a location proximate where the plurality of solar panels are to be installed. The solar panel installation machine is configured to autonomously pick up a respective solar panel of the plurality of solar panels from the solar panel carrier machine and autonomously provide the respective solar panel to an installation location where the respective solar panel can be secured to a solar panel support.
H02S 40/00 - Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups
B60P 1/54 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using cranes for self-loading or self-unloading
A carrier machine includes a chassis, a plurality of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a prime mover coupled to the chassis and configured to drive one or more of the plurality of tractive elements, and a carrier coupled to the chassis. The carrier defines a stowage area. A width and a depth of the carrier are adjustable to facilitate varying a size of the stowage area.
B62D 33/08 - Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles characterised by the connection of the superstructure to the vehicle frame comprising adjustable means
A method of installing a solar panel includes providing, by a remote controller to an installation vehicle, a desired installation location for the solar panel. The method further includes controlling, by a first controller coupled to the installation vehicle, the installation vehicle to autonomously navigate toward the desired installation location, the installation vehicle including an implement configured to selectively couple to the solar panel. The method further includes controlling, by a second controller coupled to a delivery vehicle, the delivery vehicle to autonomously navigate toward the installation vehicle, the delivery vehicle supporting the solar panel. The method further includes autonomously controlling the implement of the installation vehicle to remove the solar panel from the delivery vehicle and move the solar panel into the desired installation location.
A drum control system includes one or more processing circuits having programed instructions to control a drum assembly to rotate a drum at a first, unmixed speed to mix drum contents received by the drum where the drum contents including ingredients of a concrete mixture, acquire drum contents data indicative of a property of the drum contents from a mixture sensor and monitor the property of the drum contents as the drum rotates, acquire a target property for the drum contents upon delivery, determine a second, mixed speed based at least partially on the target property, and control the drum assembly to rotate the drum at the second, mixed speed in response to determining that the property of the drum contents indicates that the ingredients have been sufficiently mixed.
B28C 5/42 - Apparatus specially adapted for being mounted on vehicles with provision for mixing during transport
B28C 7/02 - Controlling the operation of the mixing
B60P 3/16 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying mixed concrete, e.g. having rotatable drums
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
A concrete mixer vehicle includes a mixer drum, an additive admixture system, and a controller. The additive admixture system includes an air inlet valve, a fluid valve, an air valve, and a pump. The controller is configured to operate the additive admixture system to transition the additive admixture system between an additive addition mode, a drain mode, and a system clear mode. The controller transitions the additive admixture system into the additive addition mode and operates the pump until a desired amount of an additive is added to the mixer drum, transitions the additive admixture system into the drain mode for a predetermined amount of time in response to the desired amount of additive being added to the mixer drum, and transitions the additive admixture system into the system clear mode for a predetermined amount of time to clear stagnant fluid or built up mixture from the additive admixture system.
A solar panel installation system (10) includes a solar panel unloading machine, a solar panel carrier machine, and a solar panel installation machine. The solar panel unloading machine is configured to autonomously interact with a shipping device carrying a plurality of solar panels (16) to unload the plurality of solar panels (16) from the shipping device and autonomously transfer the plurality of solar panels (16) to the solar panel carrier machine. The solar panel carrier machine is configured autonomously transport the plurality of solar panels (16) to a location proximate where the plurality of solar panels (16) are to be installed. The solar panel installation machine is configured to autonomously pick up a respective solar panel (16) of the plurality of solar panels (16) from the solar panel carrier machine and autonomously provide the respective solar panel (16) to an installation location where the respective solar panel (16) can be secured to a solar panel support.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
F24S 80/00 - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS - Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, and a plurality of battery cells. The chassis includes a right frame member and a left frame member spaced apart in a lateral direction and extending lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. The body is coupled to the chassis. The plurality of battery cells are longitudinally disposed along the chassis, positioned between the right frame member and the left frame member.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
A ratio controller includes a housing defining a mixing chamber. The housing has a water inlet configured to receive water from a water supply, an agent inlet configured to receive agent from an agent supply, an outlet configured to output an agent-water solution, a first pressure port extending through a sidewall of the housing at a first position proximate the water inlet, and a second pressure port extending through the sidewall of the housing at a second position proximate the mixing chamber.
A vehicle includes a hydraulic actuator configured to move an implement relative to the chassis, a hydraulic motor configured to propel the vehicle, a drive pump fluidly coupled to the hydraulic motor, a charge pump configured to provide a flow of pressurized fluid, and a valve assembly fluidly coupled to the charge pump. The valve assembly is configured to (a) direct a first portion of the flow of pressurized fluid to the drive pump, the first portion of the flow having a first flow rate and (b) direct a second portion of the flow of pressurized fluid to the hydraulic actuator, the second portion of the flow having a second flow rate. The valve assembly includes a valve element that is configured to vary at least one of the first flow rate or the second flow rate based on a pressure at a position upstream of the valve element.
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
A refuse vehicle includes a battery configured to provide electrical energy to drive at least one of a plurality of wheels, a vehicle body supported by the chassis and defining a receptacle for storing refuse therein, and an electric power take-off system including a motor configured to power to a hydraulic system in response to receiving the electrical energy from the battery, an inverter configured to provide the electrical energy to the motor from the battery, a sensor configured to detect thermal energy within the inverter, and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor, wherein the controller is further configured to determine if the data from the sensor is greater than a critical operating condition and reduce a rate of electrical energy supplied to the motor in response to determining that the data from the sensor is greater than the critical operating condition.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 25/02 - Auxiliary drives directly from an engine shaft
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B65F 3/14 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, and an energy storage system. The body assembly is positioned behind the cab with a space defined therebetween. The energy storage system is positioned within the space between the cab and the body assembly. The energy storage system includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed within the housing. The housing is coupled directly to the chassis and extends upward from the chassis such that a portion of the housing is positioned above at least a portion of a roof of the cab.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
A refuse vehicle includes a battery configured to power the refuse vehicle, a light, and a controller electrically coupled to the battery and the light. The controller includes one or more processors and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to control the light to provide a safety function and/or provide visibility to a user of the refuse vehicle when the refuse vehicle is in active operation and to control the light to indicate a charge status of the battery when the refuse vehicle is not in active operation.
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis including a plurality of rails, a front and rear tractive assemblies coupled to the chassis, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly is coupled to the chassis between the front and rear tractive assemblies. The battery assembly includes a battery housing, a mounting assembly, and a support. The mounting assembly is coupled to the battery housing and the plurality of rails. The mounting assembly includes a isolator configured to stabilize the battery assembly. The support is positioned within the battery housing and extends along a midpoint of the battery housing. The isolator absorbs horizontal and vertical impact forces introduced to the battery assembly.
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/262 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with fastening means, e.g. locks
H01M 50/242 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
A work machine includes a base, a mount coupled to the base, wherein the mount is configured to support an arm. The arm is pivotally coupled to the mount, and includes a boom and an engagement mechanism positioned at the head of the boom. The mount is configured to raise and lower the arm relative the base. The engagement mechanism may include an extendable grabber to interface with one or more objects and lift and position the objects using the mule. The work machine may include a leveling system coupled to the base. The leveling system is configured to stabilize the base in an approximately level position, and includes a plurality of outriggers positionable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A first total width of the work machine in the deployed position is greater than a second total width of the work machine in the stowed position.
B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehicles; Manually-movable jib cranes for use in workshops; Floating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
A hydraulic system includes a pump having a pump outlet, a tank configured to supply fluid to the pump, a hydraulic motor coupled to an air compressor that is configured to supply compressed air to an air brake, a steering gear having an inlet workport and an outlet workport, and a compressor bypass valve. The compressor bypass valve is selectively movable between a first position where fluid flow is provided from the pump outlet to both the hydraulic motor and the inlet workport of the steering gear and a second position where the fluid flow from the pump outlet bypasses the hydraulic motor and is supplied to the inlet workport of the steering gear.
B60R 16/08 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for fluid
B62D 5/07 - Supply of pressurised fluid for steering also supplying other consumers
B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment supported by the chassis and including a storage volume and a hopper volume, a lift assembly configured to selectively move relative to the refuse compartment, a hopper sensor coupled to a portion of the refuse compartment and configured to measure a refuse height within the hopper volume, and a packing assembly including a pack panel and a packing actuator. The packing actuator is configured to selectively move the pack panel between a retracted position and an extended position. The pack panel is configured to extend away from the retracted position in response to the hopper sensor sensing that the refuse height is greater than or equal to a refuse height threshold.
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
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REFUSE VEHICLE WITH A CAMERA FOR CONTAINER AREA IMAGE CAPTURE
A method of operating a refuse vehicle includes capturing an image of a target area. The target area includes a collection exception that prevents lifting of a refuse container from the target area at the location. The method further includes classifying the collection exception and including the classified collection exception in collection data, and transmitting the image of the target area and the collection data to a remote server or cloud platform.
A lift device includes a base, a retractable lift assembly, a coupler, an electro-mechanical device, and a battery pack. The base includes an electric drive and at least two rotatable wheels powered by the electric drive. The retractable lift assembly includes a first end coupled to the base and a second end that is movable relative to the base. The coupler is mounted to a first surface of the retractable lift assembly and includes at least one mounting stud, the at least one mounting stud extending outwardly away from the coupler. The electro-mechanical device is detachably coupled to the at least one mounting stud and is repositionable relative to the retractable lift assembly. The battery pack is electrically connected to the electric drive and the retractable lift assembly.
A vehicle includes a chassis, multiple tractive elements coupled with the chassis, and a brake system. The brake system includes a caliper body that defines a sealed inner volume, a piston, a spring, a valve, brake pads, a movable member, and a position sensor. The piston is positioned within the sealed inner volume and divides the sealed inner volume into a first sub-volume and a second sub-volume. The spring is within the first sub-volume and biases the piston to extend. The valve fluidly couples the second sub-volume with a pump. The brake pads are configured to be driven by the piston to engage a brake rotor. The movable member is coupled with the piston and is configured to translate with translation of the piston. The position sensor is operably coupled with the movable member and configured to generate a signal responsive to translation of the piston and the movable member.
B60T 13/66 - Electrical control in fluid-pressure brake systems
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakes; Means for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis including a plurality of rails, a front and rear tractive assemblies coupled to the chassis, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly is coupled to the chassis between the front and rear tractive assemblies. The battery assembly includes a battery housing, a mounting assembly, and a support. The mounting assembly is coupled to the battery housing and the plurality of rails. The mounting assembly includes a isolator configured to stabilize the battery assembly. The support is positioned within the battery housing and extends along a midpoint of the battery housing. The isolator absorbs horizontal and vertical impact forces introduced to the battery assembly.
A position tracking system can include a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and one or more processing circuits. The first wireless transceiver can be coupled to a portable tool or a component of a machine, and the first wireless transceiver can transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers can be coupled to a fixed portion of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers configured can also detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver can detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The one or more processing circuits can determine a position of at least one of the portable tool or the component of the machine based on communication between the first wireless transceiver and the plurality of second wireless transceivers.
A refuse vehicle includes a body including a cab, a door assembly, and a linkage assembly. The door assembly is coupled to the cab and includes a first door panel and a second door panel. The first door panel is rotatably coupled to the second door panel and has an unfolded position and a folded position. The linkage assembly is configured to reposition the door assembly between a closed position and an open position relative to the cab. In a first state the door assembly is in the closed position the second door panel is in the unfolded position, and in a second state the door assembly is in the open position and the second door panel is in the folded position. The linkage assembly may include a first linkage coupled between the cab and the door assembly and a second linkage coupled between the cab and the door assembly.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis and positioned in front of the body, a lift assembly coupled to at least one of the chassis or the body. The lift assembly includes a first arm, a second arm, an implement coupled to the first arm and the second arm, and an actuator positioned to pivot the first arm and the second arm to facilitate repositioning the implement between a plurality of positions including a stowed position where the implement is positioned above the body, a working position where the implement is positioned in front of the cab, and a transit position between the stowed position and the working position. The lift assembly further includes one or more projectors coupled to the implement. The one or more projectors are positioned to provide a visual indication of the alignment of the implement with respect to an external target.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis and configured to store a volume of refuse, a lift assembly, and a controller. The lift assembly includes a track coupled to the chassis, a track actuator configured to move the track relative to the chassis, a track position sensor configured to provide track position data indicating a position of the track relative to the chassis, a grabber coupled to the track and configured to engage a refuse container, a lift actuator configured to move the grabber relative to the track, and a grabber position sensor configured to provide grabber position data indicating a position of the grabber relative to the track. The controller is configured to control the track actuator and the lift actuator based on the grabber position data and the track position data.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment coupled to the chassis, a lift arm rotatably coupled to the chassis and configured to engage a refuse container, a lift arm actuator coupled to the chassis and configured to move the lift arm relative to the chassis to raise the refuse container and deposit refuse from the refuse container into the refuse compartment, and a lift assister coupled to the chassis and the lift arm and configured to bias the lift arm to oppose downward movement of the lift arm.
A refuse vehicle includes a motor, a battery, a pedal, and processing circuitry. The motor consumes electrical energy transport the refuse vehicle, or is back-driven to generate electrical energy and provide regenerative braking. The processing circuitry obtains an amount of depression from the pedal, and compares the amount of depression to a transition point. In response to the amount of depression of the pedal exceeding the transition point, the processing circuitry uses a linear relationship and the amount of depression to operate the motor to provide a requested amount of acceleration for transportation. In response to the amount of depression of the pedal being less than the transition point, the processing circuitry uses a non-linear relationship and the amount of depression of the pedal to operate the motor to provide a requested amount of regenerative braking.
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
