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 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 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 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 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 local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines. Each machine includes an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement and is coupled to a connectivity module configured to wirelessly communicate with connectivity modules of the other machines to form a local network. A first machine of the plurality of machines includes a first connectivity module comprising a first local wireless transceiver. At least one of the connectivity modules is configured to communicate with a computing module via an external network. The system further includes a first device coupled to a local wireless module. The local wireless module is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first local wireless transceiver to connect to the local network. The local wireless module is not configured to directly connect to the external network.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
A method of facilitating the rental of a work machine includes receiving, from a user device, a rental search request including search criteria, the search criteria comprising a type of machine, a rental period, and a jobsite location, generating a user interface identifying one or more machines of the received type of machine that are available to rent during the rental period and are located within a predetermined or selected distance of the jobsite location, sending the user interface to a screen of the user device, receipt of the user interface causing the screen to display the user interface, and receiving, from the user device, a selection of a machine from the one or more machines indicating a request to rent the selected machine.
A lift device includes a lift apparatus configured to raise and lower a robotic attachment and a base assembly configured to support the lift apparatus. The base assembly includes a prime mover configured to rotate one or more wheels coupled to the base assembly. The lift device also includes a controller in communication with at least one of the lift apparatus and the robotic attachment. The robotic attachment includes robotic implement moveable independent of the lift apparatus, a stabilizer bar coupled to the robotic implement and configured to selectively provide a stabilizing force to the robotic attachment, and a locking mechanism configured to selectively hold the stabilizer in a locked position.
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
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 includes a lift apparatus for raising and lowering a robotic attachment. The lift apparatus includes a base assembly, the base assembly including a prime mover to rotate one or more wheels. The robotic attachment includes a base, a primary robotic implement, and a secondary robotic implement, each moveable independent of the base. The robotic attachment further includes a stabilizer bar coupled to the base and configured to engage with an external support to provide a stabilizing force to the robotic attachment. At least one of the primary robotic implement and the secondary robotic implement are configured to move one or more end effectors to perform a welding operation, including a weld gun, a weld lead, and a needle scaler. The lift apparatus may also include a control system configured to position the robotic implements in a plurality of preset positions.
B25J 5/06 - Manipulators combined with a control cab for the operator
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
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 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 leveling system for a lift device includes an axle, a pin, a cradle, and a chassis. The axle is configured to rotatably couple with one or more tractive elements. The pin extends through a bore of the axle. The cradle is pivotally coupled with the pin. The chassis is pivotally coupled with the pin and includes a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator and the second actuator each include a body and a rod configured to extend relative to the body. The rods of the first actuator and the second actuator are configured to be extended to engage corresponding surfaces on opposite sides of the cradle. The cradle and the chassis are configured to rock in unison a limited angular amount relative to the axle.
A boom system (100) includes a base assembly (102) and a boom assembly (104). The boom assembly includes a boom including a plurality of boom sections (111, 112, 113, 114, 115). The plurality of boom sections includes a lower boom section coupled to and extending away from the base assembly and defining a proximal end (108) of the boom and an upper boom section defining a distal end of the boom. The boom assembly further includes an attachment coupler assembly (150) coupled to a boom section other than the upper boom section and configured to receive a first implement. The boom assembly further includes an implement connector positioned at the distal end of the boom, the implement connector (170, 670) configured to receive a second implement (1196).
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
A delivery truck for transporting a vehicle includes a chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the tractive element to propel the delivery truck, a bed coupled to the chassis and configured to support the vehicle, and a wireless charging interface coupled to the bed and configured to wirelessly transfer energy to the vehicle.
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
A charging system includes a service vehicle and a controller. The service vehicle includes a chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, an energy storage device, and a charging interface operatively coupled to the energy storage device. The controller is configured to identify a location of a vehicle, control the service vehicle to navigate to the location of the vehicle, and control the service vehicle to transfer energy from the energy storage device to the vehicle through the charging interface.
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
B60L 53/35 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles
Systems and apparatuses include a platform charger for use with a lift, such as an aerial work platform (AWP) or mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). The platform charger includes an elevated platform, a ramp extending away from a first end of the platform, a battery, and an induction coil. The induction coil is received within the platform and positioned near an upper surface of the platform. The induction coil is configured to receive electricity from an energy source and generate a magnetic field that extends substantially upwardly, through the platform to objects positioned on the platform. The induction coil is also configured to act as an antenna, such that if the induction coil is positioned within a magnetic field, a current will be induced in the induction coil that can be used to recharge a battery associated with the platform charger.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
A wireless charging system includes a platform having a substantially horizontal upper surface configured to support a vehicle and an induction coil coupled to the platform. The induction coil is configured to receive electrical energy from an energy source and generate a magnetic field above the upper surface, the magnetic field being positioned to wirelessly transfer the electrical energy to the vehicle while the vehicle is positioned atop the platform.
A vehicle system includes a first work machine including a first actuator and a first control system, a second work machine including a second actuator and a second control system, and a user input system including a transceiver and a user interface. The user input system is configured to receive a user input via the user interface and provide a signal to both the first control system and the second control system. The first control system and the second control system are configured to receive the signal and thereafter operate the first actuator of the first work machine and the second actuator of the second machine in a coordinated mode of operation. The user input system is configured to provide, and the first control system and the second control system are configured to receive, the signal simultaneously thereby reducing latency between motion of the first work machine and the second work machine in the coordinated mode of operation.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
18.
WORK EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A work machine (20) includes a chassis, wheels, an implement (28), a user interface (32), and a utilization monitoring system (200). The implement is movable relative to the chassis. The user interface is configured to receive a user input. The utilization monitoring system includes one or more memory devices (56) configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by one or more processors (52), cause the one or more processors to obtain one or more values representing an operational range of the implement (28), and further to receive the user input, to determine a value representing a position of the implement, and to determine a value representing a utilization of the implement by comparing the position of the implement to the one or more values representing the operational range of the implement.
A vehicle, includes a control interface module, a rolling chassis structure, a working component, and a control interface. The rolling chassis structure includes a chassis and a non-working component. The non-working component is coupled to the chassis and configured to facilitate transit operations for the rolling chassis structure. The non-working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The working component is coupled to the rolling chassis structure and is configured to move relative to the chassis. The working component is communicably coupled to the control interface module. The control interface is communicably coupled to the control interface module and configured to receive one or more user commands. The control interface is configured to control an operation of at least one of the working component and the non-working component in response to the one or more user commands
B28C 5/42 - Apparatus specially adapted for being mounted on vehicles with provision for mixing during transport
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
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
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
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 mixer vehicle system includes a mixer vehicle (10) and an autonomous control system (400). The mixer vehicle includes a chassis (12) and a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a plurality of subcomponents including a cabin (18), a mixing drum (14), a charge hopper (42), and a chute (46). The autonomous control system is configured to automate an operation of the mixer vehicle (10). The autonomous control system includes a sensor (410) and a controller (402). The sensor (410) is configured to detect an event and generate a signal. The controller (402) is configured to receive the signal and generate an output. The output includes the operation of the mixer vehicle (10). The operation of the mixer vehicle (10) includes at least one of: (i) moving at least one of the plurality of subcomponents to a desired position; (ii) activating or deactivating at least one mode of operation; and (iii) providing an alert to an operator of the mixer vehicle (10).
A mixer vehicle system includes a mixer vehicle (10) and a remote management system (400). The mixer vehicle (10) includes a chassis (12) and a vehicle body. The vehicle body comprises a plurality of sub-components. The plurality of sub-components includes a cabin (18), a mixing drum (14), a charge hopper (42) and a chute (46). The mixing drum (14) is movable relative to the chassis (12) to agitate a mixture. The charge hopper (42) is movable relative to an aperture of the mixing drum (14). The chute (47) is pivotally coupled to the mixer vehicle (10). The remote management system (400) is configured to monitor and adjust a property of the mixture. The remote management system (400) includes a sensor (402) and a device (404). The sensor (402) is configured to detect information corresponding to the property of the mixture and generate an input signal. The device (404) is configured to recover a signal from the remote quality management system (400) and cause at least one mixture property to change.
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab, a body assembly rearward of the cab, a front axle, a rear axle, an energy storage system, a pump system, an engine, a clutch coupled to the engine, an accessory drive coupled to the clutch, an electromechanical transmission electrically coupled to the energy storage system, and a thermal management system configured to thermally regulate the energy storage system and the electromechanical transmission. The pump system includes a pump configured to pump a fluid from a fluid source to a fluid outlet. The clutch is coupled to the engine. The electromechanical transmission includes a first interface coupled to the accessory drive, a second interface coupled to the pump, and a third interface coupled to at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The electromechanical transmission is selectively driven by the engine through the clutch and the accessory drive.
A machine includes a base (12), a lift assembly (14), a first wireless transceiver (202), a plurality of second wireless transceivers (204), and a processing circuit (400). The lift assembly is coupled to and repositionable relative to the base. The first wireless transceiver is coupled to a portion or component of the lift assembly. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are coupled to the base. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to 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 is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or component based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.
B66C 13/40 - Applications of devices for transmitting control pulses; Applications of remote control devices
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 includes a chassis, an implement coupled to the chassis, a hydraulic actuator configured to move the implement relative to the chassis, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, a hydraulic motor configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, a drive pump fluidly coupled to the hydraulic motor, a charge pump coupled to the chassis and 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 and (b) selectively direct a second portion of the flow of pressurized fluid to the hydraulic actuator.
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 lift device includes a chassis, a platform configured to support a user, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis, an actuator configured to at least one of (a) move the platform relative to the chassis or (b) propel the chassis, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The sensor assembly includes a rod including a first end portion coupled to the platform and a second end portion opposite the first end portion, a housing defining an aperture sized to receive the second end portion of the rod, and a sensor coupled to the housing and configured to provide a signal in response to the second end portion of the rod exiting the aperture. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to control the actuator in response to receiving the signal from the sensor.
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 includes a chassis, a platform configured to support a user, a lift assembly coupling the platform to the chassis, an actuator configured to at least one of (a) move the platform relative to the chassis or (b) propel the chassis, a sensor assembly, and a controller. The sensor assembly includes a bar including a first end portion coupled to the platform and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. The sensor assembly further includes a sensor coupled to the platform and configured to provide a signal in response to the second end portion of the bar contacting the sensor. The controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to control the actuator based on the signal from the sensor.
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 system for automatic generation of a work site equipment grouping. The system includes a plurality of work machines (202, 304, 324, 1402, 1502, 1602), each work machine configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines, and a local area network (200, 704, 714, 732) including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes (708, 712, 716), the nodes comprising the work machine. The work machines are configured to create and join the local area network when the work machines are within a signal range of one or more of the plurality of nodes. The system may locate and identify one or more work machines based on selected criteria. The system may determine the relative elevation of the work machine and an implement (28) of the work machine.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
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
29.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING EQUIPMENT VIA A CONNECTIVITY MODULE
A lift device (20) having an implement (28), a prime mover (24) configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module (218, 320) communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a status of the lift device, and provide an indication representing the status of the lift device.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
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
30.
ONBOARD COMMUNICATION AND ECOMMERCE ENABLING SYSTEM AND METHODS
An onboard documentation system for a lift device (20) includes a controller (44) coupled to the lift device. The controller can receive documentation associated with the lift device, store the documentation locally on the lift device, receive a request for the documentation from a user, and provide the documentation stored locally on the lift device to the user. The controller may also be a part of an electronic commerce system including a work machine (20), where the controller is coupled to the work machine and a user device (308) and can generate a graphical user interface (1208) comprising information related to the work machine and collect operation data from at least one of the work machine or the user device. The controller can generate a recommendation based on the operation data, provide the recommendation to a user, receive a user input (1210) interacting with the recommendation, and initiate a transaction implementing the recommendation.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
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 local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines disposed at a location. Each of the plurality of machines include an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement. The system includes a connectivity hub configured to establish, via a connectivity module, a connection with the plurality of machines. The connectivity hub is configured to establish a connection with at least one remote server. The connectivity hub is configured to exchange data between the plurality of machines and the at least one remote server. The data flows through the connectivity hub.
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
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H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
A mobile elevating work platform includes a chassis, a slew bearing, a turntable, a lift system, and a turntable leveling system. The turntable leveling system (270) is positioned above the slew bearing (71) and supports the lift system. The turntable leveling system includes a baseplate (172), a bracket (184), a first actuator (34al), and a second actuator (34a2). The baseplate extends above the slew bearing. The bracket is rotatably coupled to the baseplate and is configured to tilt relative to the baseplate about an axis extending parallel with the baseplate. The first actuator is positioned on a first side of the bracket and the second actuator is positioned on a second side of the bracket.
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 reach and placement tool includes an eyepiece, an orientation sensor, a distance sensor, and a controller. The controller is configured to obtain a distance value and an orientation from the distance sensor and the orientation sensor when the reach and placement tool is directed towards a point of interest at a particular location. The controller is also configured to determine a coordinate of the point of interest using the distance value and the orientation, and compare the coordinate of the point of interest to a reach envelope to determine if the point of interest is within range of a particular reach apparatus.
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
G01C 3/04 - Adaptation of rangefinders for combination with telescopes or binoculars
G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
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RANGE AND POSITION DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
A lift machine including a frame, a platform movable relative to the frame and structured to support a user, and a range and position determination system. The range and position determination system including a base unit coupled to the frame and structured to determine a platform position relative to the frame, a human machine interface structured to identify a desired position, and one or more processing circuits structured to: receive a total weight of the platform, determine distance and orientation information of the desired position, query a load map, return an acceptable status when the distance and orientation information and the total weight are within the operational envelope, return an unacceptable status when the distance and orientation information and the total weight are outside the operational envelope, and output the acceptable status or the unacceptable status to the human machine interface for display to the user.
G01S 7/48 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
G01C 3/04 - Adaptation of rangefinders for combination with telescopes or binoculars
G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
B66C 23/90 - Devices for indicating or limiting lifting movement
Systems and apparatuses include a load map interface system including one or more processing circuits (48) comprising one or more memory devices (56) coupled to one or more processors (52), the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a load map from an external input (72); determine a work machine load (92) based at least in part on a sensor array of a work machine (100, 104, 108, 116, 120, 124); generate a modified load map based on the received load map and the work machine load, the modified load map including an acceptable zone (148) defining an acceptable load threshold and a warning zone (152) defining a warning zone threshold; determine a location of the work machine on the modified load map; and send a notification to a display (40) indicating that the work machine is within the acceptable zone or the warning zone.
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.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
37.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATION
A method for optimizing equipment inspection for a machine using augmented reality (AR) is shown. The method includes providing an AR application to a user interface. The method further includes displaying one or more selectable widgets on the user interface via AR functionality. The method further includes receiving, via the user interface, a selection of the selectable widget, the selection providing instructions to provide additional material based on the selectable widget. The method further includes displaying a detailed model of the machine based on the additional material received.
G06F 3/0481 - 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
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
Lift device (10) including a chassis (20), a series of tractive elements (28) coupled to the chassis, an implement (12), and a boom (14) coupling the implement to the chassis. The boom includes (a) a first shell (52, 102) including a first sidewall (56, 106) and a first transition coupling (74, 120) a first set of flanges (78, 82, 122, 124) to the sidewall and (b) a second shell (54, 104) including a second sidewall and a second transition coupling a second set of flanges (80, 84, 122, 124) to the sidewall. The first shell abuts the second shell along the first set of flanges and the second set of flanges. The first transition and the second transition extend along a length of the boom. The first transition and the second transition at least partially define a channel. The first shell is coupled to the second shell by a weld positioned within the channel.
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.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
A lift device includes a lift apparatus and a base assembly. The lift apparatus is configured to raise and lower an implement assembly. The base assembly is configured to support the lift apparatus. The base assembly includes a deployable operator station transitionable between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, the deployable operator station is configured to provide a seating and control arrangement for an operator. In the stowed position, the deployable operator station is substantially sealed from an external environment to limit access to the deployable operator station.
B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
A lift device includes multiple electrical components and a battery monitoring system. The battery monitoring system includes multiple batteries and a controller. The multiple batteries are configured to power the multiple electrical components. The controller is configured to obtain sensor data from the batteries. The controller is also configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for open circuit conditions based on the sensor data. The controller is configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for load conditions based on the sensor data. The controller is configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for charging conditions based on the sensor data. The controller determines an overall state of charge of the batteries based on the state of charge for open circuit conditions, the state of charge of the batteries for load conditions, and the state of charge for charging conditions.
A leak containment system (50) includes a mounting bracket (62), a tray (64), and a locking mechanism (66). The mounting bracket has a first rail (68), a second rail (70), and a panel (72) extending between the first rails and the second rail. The panel is vertically offset from feet (74, 78) formed on the first rail, and a channel (90) is defined by at least the first rail and an underside of the panel. The tray is removably received within the channel. The tray includes a bottom surface (92) surrounded by perimeter walls (94, 96, 98, 100) that together define a fluid container. The perimeter walls include a front perimeter wall (100) that extends upwardly above the other walls. The locking mechanism is coupled to the mounting bracket and is configured to selectively engage the front perimeter wall of the tray to restrict movement of the tray outward from the channel.
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
F16N 31/00 - Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus
E05B 15/00 - Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
E05C 3/04 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively without latching action with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the bolt
E05B 63/00 - Locks with special structural characteristics
Adjustable platform rail assembly (50) includes a lower rail (54) assembly and an upper rail (56) assembly. The lower rail assembly extends away from a platform of a mobile elevated work platform (40). The upper rail assembly is coupled to the lower rail assembly and extends upwardly away from the lower rail assembly to define a passenger compartment (52) therein. The upper rail assembly is coupled to the lower rail assembly and is movable between a first position where the upper rail assembly defines an upper perimeter defined by a first length and a second position where the upper rail assembly defines an upper perimeter defined by a second length that is shorter than the first length.
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 drive system for a vehicle includes a first electromagnetic device (40) directly coupled to a first planetary gear set (110) and a second electromagnetic device (50) directly coupled to a second planetary gear set (120). In a first mode of operation, a clutch (140) is engaged to couple the second planetary gear set (120) to the first planetary gear set (110) and a brake (170) is disengaged to allow rotation of the second planetary gear set (120) and in a second mode of operation, the brake (170) is engaged to limit rotation of the second planetary gear set (120) and the clutch (140) is disengaged.
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
A foldable rail assembly is coupled to a platform and includes vertical rails and a rectangular rail structure that is hingedly coupled to the vertical rails. The rectangular rail structure is rotatable about hinged couplings formed between the rectangular rail structure and the vertical rails, and movable between a first, deployed position and a second, folded position. The rectangular rail structure extends upwardly from the platform higher in the first position than in the second position.
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 fire fighting vehicle includes a front axle, a rear axle, an engine, an energy storage device, an electromechanical transmission, a fluid tank configured to store a fluid, a pump configured to provide the fluid from the fluid tank to a fluid outlet, and a power divider positioned between the engine, the pump, and the electromechanical transmission. The power divider includes a first interface coupled to the engine, a second interface coupled to the pump, and a third interface coupled to the electromechanical transmission. The electromechanical transmission is (i) selectively mechanically coupled to the engine by the power divider and (ii) electrically coupled to the energy storage device to facilitate driving at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The pump is selectively mechanically coupled to the engine by the power divider to facilitate pumping the fluid to the fluid outlet.
F04D 13/02 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means
F04D 13/04 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being fluid-driven
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
B60K 6/42 - 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 the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
A fire fighting vehicle (10) includes a chassis (12), tractive elements (14, 16) coupled to the chassis (12), a pump (140) coupled to the chassis (12), a discharge (100, 170, 180) fluidly coupled to the pump (140), an accessory module (290) coupled to the chassis (12), and an electric motor (240) coupled to the chassis (12), the pump (140), and the accessory module. The accessory module is configured to receive mechanical energy and provide at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy. The electric motor is configured to drive (a) the pump to provide fluid to the discharge such that the fluid is expelled from the discharge and (b) the accessory module to provide the at least one of electrical energy or fluid energy.
B60K 6/42 - 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 the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
F04D 13/02 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
48.
OPERATIONAL MODES FOR HYBRID FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE
A fire fighting vehicle includes a powertrain, an accessory drive, and a controller. The powertrain includes an engine, an energy storage device, and an electromechanical transmission (i) electrically coupled to the energy storage device and (ii) selectively mechanically coupled to the engine. The electromechanical transmission is configured to (a) selectively drive a front axle and/or a rear axle and (b) selectively generate energy for storage in the energy storage device as stored energy. The accessory drive is positioned to receive a mechanical input from the engine and the electromechanical transmission. The controller is configured to selectively operate the powertrain in (i) a standby mode by operating the electromechanical transmission using the stored energy to drive the accessory drive with the engine off and (ii) a rollout mode by operating the electromechanical transmission using the stored energy to drive the the front axle and/or the rear axle with the engine off.
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60K 6/42 - 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 the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
F04D 13/02 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means
F04D 13/04 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being fluid-driven
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
49.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR HYBRID FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE
A fire fighting vehicle includes a powertrain including an engine, a battery pack, and an electromechanical transmission; a power divider; and a controller. The power divider is positioned between the engine, the pump, and the electromechanical transmission. The controller is configured to monitor a state-of-charge of the battery pack and operate the engine, the power divider, and the electromechanical transmission such that the state-of- charge is maintained above a minimum state-of-charge threshold that is sufficient to facilitate (i) accelerating the fire fighting vehicle to a driving speed of at least 50 miles-per-hour in an acceleration time and (ii) maintaining or exceeding the driving speed for a period of time. An aggregate of the acceleration time and the period of time is at least three minutes.
B60K 6/42 - 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 the architecture of the hybrid electric vehicle
F04D 13/02 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means
F04D 13/04 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being fluid-driven
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
A fall arrest system for use with a platform includes a harness configured to be worn by an operator, a first bracket and a second bracket configured to be coupled to the platform, a horizontal support including a first end portion coupled to the first bracket and a second end portion coupled to the second bracket, and a harness adapter coupled to the harness, the harness adapter defining an aperture that receives the horizontal support. The harness adapter is repositionable along a length of the horizontal support.
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
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 drive system for a vehicle includes a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, a first electromagnetic device coupled to the first planetary gear set, a second electromagnetic device coupled to the second planetary gear set, and an output shaft coupled to the first planetary gear set. The third planetary gear set includes a sun gear, a ring gear, planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, and a carrier rotationally supporting the planetary gears. The ring gear is directly coupled to the first planetary gear set and the second planetary gear set. The sun gear is directly coupled to the second planetary gear set.
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
An aerial work platform (AWP) includes a base (12), a retractable lifting mechanism (18), a platform (20), an actuator (28), and a spring (36, 44, 46, 48). The retractable lifting mechanism has a first end rotatably coupled to the base. The platform is coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lifting mechanism. The actuator (28) is pivotally coupled to the retractable lifting mechanism. The actuator has a piston (30) received within a housing that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, where the piston engages and forces the retractable lifting mechanism away from the base to lift the platform away from the base. The spring (36, 44, 46, 48) biases the retractable lifting mechanism away from the base and provides a variable biasing force to the retractable lifting mechanism that increases as the piston approaches the stowed position.
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 refuse vehicle (10) has a chassis (14) supporting a plurality of wheels (16), as well as a motor (24). A vehicle body (18) is also supported by the chassis and defines a receptacle (12) for storing refuse. A lifting system (26) is coupled to the vehicle body and is movable between a first position and a second position vertically offset from the first position. The refuse vehicle also has a processing unit (30) in communication with the lifting system and the motor. The processing unit is configured to access and toggle through a plurality of preset operational modes stored within a memory (36) to adjust performance parameters of the refuse vehicle.
A refuse vehicle (10) includes a chassis (14) supporting a plurality of wheels (16) and a vehicle body (18). The vehicle body defines a receptacle (12) for storing refuse. A lifting system (16) is movable between a first position and a second position vertically offset from the first position. A processing unit (30) is in communication with a sensor (36). An imaging device (32) is in communication with the processing unit and is positioned on the refuse vehicle to have a field of view (34) extending outwardly away from the refuse vehicle. The processing unit controls the imaging device to capture an image upon receiving an indication (40), from the sensor, that an indicator is present within the image device's field of view. The indicator may be the presence of a positive object, like a waste container, or the omission of an object, e.g. no container is detected, within the field of view.
A machine includes a chassis having a first end and an opposing second end, an axle pivotally coupled to the first end of the chassis, a first actuator coupled to the first end of the chassis, and a second actuator coupled to the first end of the chassis. The chassis defines a longitudinal center axis. The axle is configured to rotate about the longitudinal center axis. The first actuator is positioned on a first lateral side of the longitudinal center axis. The first actuator is extendable to selectively engage a first contact point on the axle. The second actuator is positioned on an opposing second lateral side of the longitudinal center axis. The second actuator is extendable to selectively engage a second contact point on the axle.
A fully electric lift device (10) includes a base assembly (12), a lift assembly (14), a platform assembly (16), tractive elements (82), an energy storage device (64), and a control system (500). The lift assembly is coupled with the base assembly and is driven by an electric linear actuator (34) for a lifting function. The platform assembly is positioned at a top of the lift assembly and can be raised or lowered as the lift assembly performs the lifting function. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled with the base assembly and can be driven by an electric wheel motor (52) to perform a driving function. The control system includes a controller (38) that operates the electric wheel motor and the electric linear actuator to perform the driving function and the lifting function using power drawn from the energy storage device. The lift assembly and the tractive elements use only electrical energy to perform the lifting and driving functions.
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 fully-electric scissor lift (10) comprises a base (12), a retractable lift mechanism (20), a work platform (22), a linear actuator (28), and a battery (16). The base has a plurality of wheels (14A, 14B). The retractable lift mechanism has a first end coupled to the base and is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The work platform is configured to support a load. The work platform is coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. The linear actuator has an electric lift motor (34). The battery is configured to apply power to the electric lift motor. The fully-electric scissor lift is completely devoid of moving fluids.
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
E04G 1/22 - Scaffolds having a platform on an extensible sub-structure, e.g. of telescopic type or with lazy-tongs mechanism
Systems and apparatuses include a control box (130, 232) for a movable work platform (110, 210). The control box (130, 232) includes a housing and a display (156) supported by the housing. The housing is defined by a first side panel and a second side partially surrounding and extending from a lower enclosure to an upper enclosure spaced apart from the lower enclosure. At least one of the upper enclosure (138, 240) and the lower enclosure supports a control panel (144) having a plurality of inputs (146, 152, 158, 242, 312). At least one of the inputs is a platform positioning mechanism in communication with a lift system configured to move the work platform vertically between a stowed position and a deployed position. The display is supported by the housing and is in communication with at least one of the plurality of inputs. The display is configured to receive and present output obtained by a sensor monitoring a parameter of the work platform.
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 lift device comprising: a base (12) having a plurality of wheels (14A, 14B); a retractable lift mechanism (20) having a first end (23, 62) coupled to the base (12) and being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; a work platform (22) configured to support a load, the work platform (22) being coupled to and supported by a second end (24, 70) of the retractable lift mechanism (20); a linear actuator (26) configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism (20) between the extended position and the retracted position, the linear actuator (26) having an electric motor.
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 lift device comprises a base, a linear actuator, and a rechargeable battery system. The base has a plurality of wheels. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move a work platform configured to support a load between a raised position and a lowered position. The linear actuator has an electric motor. The rechargeable battery system includes a battery, a heating system, and a battery charger. The battery is configured to power the electric motor of the linear actuator. The heating system is configured to selectively provide heat to the battery. The battery charger is configured to selectively charge the battery and to selectively charge the heating system. The heating system is configured to receive power from the battery through a battery power connection and to receive power from the battery charger through a battery charger power connection.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 58/27 - 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 heating
B23Q 1/25 - Movable or adjustable work or tool supports
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 steering system (40) includes a first wheel (14B) and a second wheel (14B) spaced apart from the first wheel (4B), a first tie rod 80), a second tie rod (82), and an electrical actuator (42). The first wheel (14B) is rotatably coupled to a first knuckle (100), and the first knuckle (100) is pivotable about a first suspension post (36). The second wheel (14B) is rotatably coupled to a second knuckle (102), and the second knuckle (102) is pivotable about a second suspension post (38) paced apart from the first suspension post (36). The first tie rod (80) is coupled to the first knuckle (100) and to a mechanical linkage. The second tie rod (14B) is coupled to the second knuckle (82) and the mechanical linkage. The electrical actuator (42) is coupled to the mechanical linkage so that movement of the electrical actuator (42) translates the mechanical linkage axially, which adjusts the orientation of the wheels (14B) relative to the suspension posts (36, 38).
B62D 7/08 - Steering linkage; Stub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins the pivotal axes being situated in a single plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle
A lift device (10, 310) includes a base, a retractable lift mechanism (20,320), a work platform (22), and a lift controller. The retractable lift mechanism is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The work platform is configured to support a load and is coupled to and supported by the retractable lift mechanism. The linear actuator (26, 326) is configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. The linear actuator has an electric motor (34) and an electromagnetic brake (50). The lift controller is in communication with the linear actuator. First an actuator force applied by the linear actuator to the work platform is determined based on the motor torque. Then, the load supported by the work platform is determined based on actuator force and height of the platform. In another embodiment, the linear actuator includes a push tube (38) assembly and the load supported by the work platform is further determined based on a monitored compression of the inner push tube. The lift mechanism could be a scissor lift or a boom lift. A fully electric scissor lift, devoid of hydraulic systems is also claimed.
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
G01G 19/08 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups for incorporation in vehicles
63.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIMITING OPERATION OF A LIFT DEVICE
A lift device includes a lift assembly (14), a platform (16), and a controller (104). The lift assembly (14) is configured to be driven to increase or decrease in length by extension and retraction of one or more actuators. The platform (16) is coupled at an upper end of the lift assembly (14). The controller (104) is configured to receive a value of a pitch angle (206) and a roll angle (208) of the lift device from an orientation sensor (106). The controller (104) is further configured to determine a maximum allowable elevation of the platform (16) based on at least one of the value of the roll angle (208) and the value of the pitch angle (206) of the lift device. The controller (104) is further configured to limit operation of the lift assembly (14) based on the maximum allowable elevation of the platform (16).
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 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
A lift device comprises a base, a retractable lift mechanism, a work platform, a linear actuator, and a lift controller. The base has a plurality of wheels. The retractable lift mechanism has a first end coupled to the base and is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The work platform is configured to support a load. The work platform is coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism. The linear actuator is configured to selectively move the retractable lift mechanism between the extended position and the retracted position. The lift controller is configured to monitor at least one lift characteristic associated with the linear actuator and to determine whether an actuator failure has been detected based on the at least one lift characteristic associated with the linear actuator.
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 lift device includes a base, a platform (16) configured to support an operator, and a scissor assembly coupling the base (16) to the platform. The scissor assembly includes an actuator configured to extend and retract the scissor assembly to move the platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position, a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm, and a prop (300) pivotally coupled to the first scissor arm such that the prop rotates about a lateral axis. The prop (300) is configured to selectively engage an engagement surface defined by at least one of the second scissor arm and a protrusion coupled to the second scissor arm, thereby preventing the platform from reaching the fully lowered position.
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
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A lift device includes a base, a platform that is repositionable relative to the base between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position, and a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a scissor layer including a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm. The first scissor arm is configured to rotate relative to the second scissor arm about a middle axis that extends laterally. A pulley is coupled to the first scissor arm. A tensile member is wrapped around the pulley and coupled to the second scissor arm. An actuator is configured to vary a working length of the tensile member such that the first scissor arm rotates relative to the second scissor arm to move the platform relative to the base.
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 lift device (10) includes a base (12), a platform (16) configured to support an operator, and a scissor assembly (14) coupling the base to the platform. The scissor assembly includes a first scissor layer (100) including a first inner arm (110) pivotally coupled to a first outer arm (112). The first inner arm is configured rotate relative to the first outer arm about a first middle axis (114). The first scissor layer has a first end axis center point (Cl). An actuator (200) is configured to move the platform between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position relative to the base. The first middle axis is offset vertically from the first end axis center point.
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 cleaning device includes a housing, an air driver, an ozone generator, and a catalyst. The housing defines an inlet, an outlet, and an internal cavity connecting the inlet to the outlet. The air driver is positioned within the internal cavity. The air driver is configured to draw contaminated air from an external environment into the inlet and through the internal cavity of the housing to facilitate decontaminating the contaminated air and emitting clean air out of the outlet into the external environment. The ozone generator is positioned within the internal cavity. The ozone generator is configured to generate ozone. The catalyst is positioned within the internal cavity. The ozone and/or the catalyst are configured to interact with the contaminated air to produce the clean air.
A lift device (10) includes a base (12), an arm (111), a drive actuator (18), a tractive element (16), and a steering actuator (210). The arm has a base end coupled to the base and a tractive element end. The arm includes a steering actuator interface (122) positioned along an exterior surface of the arm. The drive actuator is pivotally coupled to the tractive element end of the arm. The tractive element is coupled to the drive actuator. The steering actuator has a first end coupled to the steering actuator interface and an opposing second end coupled to the drive actuator. The arm includes an upwardly angled plate (126) extending forward of the exterior surface of the arm and past the steering actuator.
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 base (12) having a first end (20) and an opposing second end (30), a first arm (111) pivotally coupled to the first end, a second arm (131) pivotally coupled to the first end, a third arm (151) pivotally coupled to the opposing second end, a fourth arm (171) pivotally coupled to the opposing second end, and a leveling assembly. The leveling assembly includes a first actuator (200) extending between the first arm and the first end, a second actuator (220) extending between the second arm and the first end, a third actuator (240) extending between the third arm and the opposing second end, a fourth actuator (260) extending between the fourth arm and the opposing second end, and a controller (410) configured to control the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator to reconfigure the leveling assembly between (i) a shipping, transport, or storage mode and (ii) an operational mode.
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
B66C 23/80 - Supports, e.g. outriggers, for mobile cranes hydraulically actuated
A lift device (10) includes a chassis (12), a first actuator (200) coupled to the chassis, a second actuator (220) coupled to the chassis, a third actuator (240) coupled to the chassis, a fourth actuator (260) coupled to the chassis, and a fluid circuit (300). The fluid circuit is configured to facilitate selectively fluidly coupling the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator in at least four different configurations where, in each of the at least four different configurations, two of the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator are fluidly coupled together while the other two of the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator are fluidly decoupled.
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
72.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING OPERATION OF A LIFT DEVICE
A lift device (10) includes a chassis (12), tractive elements (40), a platform (16), a lift assembly (14), 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
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
A vehicle includes an engine (16), a drum (102), a drum drive system (120), and a control system (150). The drum drive system (120) includes a pump (122) configured to pump a fluid through a hydraulic system and a motor (126) positioned to rotate the drum (102) to agitate drum contents. The control system (150) is configured to perform a calibration test to determine a baseline operating pressure of the fluid in the hydraulic system, perform a buildup detection test to determine a current operating pressure of the fluid in the hydraulic system, and determine that there is a buildup of the drum contents within the drum (102) in response to a difference between the baseline operating pressure and the current operating pressure exceeding a threshold differential. In some embodiments, the calibration test and the buildup detection test are only performed if a temperature of the fluid exceeds a threshold temperature.
A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis rearward of the cab, a bracket, and a valve assembly. The body defines a compartment and includes a front wall. The bracket has an arm coupled to the front wall. The arm extends rearward of the front wall into the compartment. The valve assembly is coupled to the bracket such that at least a portion of the valve assembly is disposed within the compartment.
B65F 3/06 - Arrangement or disposition of fluid actuators
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
B65F 3/28 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by a lengthwise movement of a wall, e.g. a plate, a piston, or the like
A vehicle includes a passenger capsule (200), a seat, and a sound suppression system (400). The passenger capsule includes a headliner (201). The seat is positioned within the passenger capsule. The seat includes a headrest (330). The sound suppression system includes one or more speakers (410-430) and a controller (450). The one or more speakers are at least one of (i) positioned within the headrest or (ii) positioned within the headliner. The controller is configured to control the one or more speakers to emit sound waves having at least one of a target frequency or a target amplitude to generate a noise suppression zone that projects outward from at least one of the headrest or the headliner toward a passenger sitting in the seat to suppress one or more low frequency sound waves perceived by the passenger.
A drive system (100) for a vehicle includes first and second electrical machines (40, 50), a transmission (30), and an electrical energy supply (52). The transmission (30) includes first and second gear sets (110, 120), a connecting shaft (36) coupled to the first gear set (110), a driveshaft (32) configured to transport power from the electrical machines (40, 50) to a tractive element (62, 72) of the vehicle, and a clutch (130). The first gear set (110) is coupled to the first electrical machine (40). The second gear set (120) is coupled to the second electrical machine (50). Carriers (118, 128) of the first and second gear sets (110, 120) are coupled. The clutch (130) selectively rotationally couples the carriers (118, 128) to the driveshaft (32) when engaged. The drive system (100) operates in an electric only configuration whereby the electrical energy supply (52) provides electrical energy to at least one of the electrical machines (40, 50) to drive at least one of the connecting shaft (36) and the driveshaft (32) without a mechanical energy input to the transmission (30) from an engine.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
B60K 17/08 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of gearing of change-speed gearing of mechanical type
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
A vehicle includes a chassis, a suspension system coupled to the chassis, a front axle, a first rear axle, and a second rear axle coupled to the chassis by the suspension system, and a powertrain coupled to the chassis and at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The powertrain is configured to drive the at least one of the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle. The chassis, the suspension system, the front axle, the first rear axle, and the second rear axle provide a payload capacity rating of at least 1,750 pounds. The vehicle has an overall width between 60 inches and 80 inches.
A front end loading refuse vehicle (10) includes a chassis (12), a body (14) coupled to the chassis, and a lift arm assembly (100). The lift arm assembly includes a pair of lift arms (110), (120) and a pair of actuators (160), (170). Each of the pair of lift arms includes (a) a first arm portion (120) having (i) a first end (122) pivotally coupled to a side of the body and (ii) an opposing second end (124) having a protrusion (126) extending therefrom and (b) a second arm portion (140) having (i) a first end (142) that slidably receives the protrusion of the first arm portion and (ii) an opposing second end (144) configured to interface with an implement (180). Each of the actuators is positioned externally relative to a respective one of the pair of lift arms and extends between the opposing second end of the first arm portion and the first end of the second arm portion.
An ozone cleaning system includes a decontamination chamber, a utility chamber coupled to the decontamination chamber, and a utility assembly disposed within the utility chamber. The utility assembly is configured to decontaminate at least one of contaminated gear and contaminated equipment positioned in the decontamination chamber by treating organic carcinogens. The utility assembly includes an ozone generator configured to provide ozone to the decontamination chamber, a humidifying unit configured to provide humidity to the decontamination chamber, and a vacuum blower configured to at least one of (i) generate a vacuum within the decontamination chamber and (ii) pull the ozone from the decontamination chamber following a decontamination process.
A vehicle control system includes a vehicle controller and a portable user device. The vehicle controller is configured to control operation of a vehicle component of a vehicle. The portable user device is configured to wirelessly connect to the vehicle controller and facilitate providing a command to the vehicle controller regarding operation of the vehicle component from an exterior of the vehicle.
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
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
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
B28C 7/00 - Controlling the operation of apparatus for producing mixtures of clay or cement with other substances; Supplying or proportioning the ingredients for mixing clay or cement with other substances; Discharging the mixture
A lift device includes a chassis, tractive elements, a platform including a deck, a lift assembly, and a stair assembly. The lift assembly is configured to move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position. The stair assembly is coupled to at least one of the platform and the chassis and includes a first support and a second support extending parallel to one another. The stair assembly is repositionable between a stored position and a deployed position and facilitates access to the deck from the ground when in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally than the second support relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position. The first support extends farther outward horizontally relative to the chassis when the stair assembly is in the deployed position than when the stair assembly is in a stored position.
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
B66F 7/00 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehicles; Platform lifts
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
E04G 1/22 - Scaffolds having a platform on an extensible sub-structure, e.g. of telescopic type or with lazy-tongs mechanism
A drive system includes a first planetary device (110) at least selectively coupled to a first electromagnetic device (40), a second planetary device (120) coupled to a second electromagnetic device (50) and directly coupled to the first planetary device (110), an engine (20) directly coupled to the first planetary device (110) with a connecting shaft (36), and an output shaft (32) coupled to the first planetary device (110). The first and second electromagnetic devices (40, 50) include a first shaft and a second shaft, respectively. The connecting shaft (36) extends through the second electromagnetic device (50) and through the second planetary device (120) to the first planetary device (110). The first shaft, the second shaft, the first planetary device, the second planetary device, the connecting shaft, and the output shaft are radially aligned, forming a straight- thru transmission arrangement.
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/40 - 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 assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/543 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a continuously variable transmission
B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
F16H 15/28 - Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member A of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of a member B in which the member B has a spherical friction surface centered on its axis of revolution with external friction surface
F16H 15/52 - Gearings providing a continuous range of gear ratios in which a member of uniform effective diameter mounted on a shaft may co-operate with different parts of another member
A mixing drum includes a body defining a head aperture and a discharge aperture opposite the head aperture, a head coupled to the body and extending across the head aperture, a bearing member coupled to the body and defining a bearing surface surrounding the body, and a mixing element positioned within the volume and coupled to the body. The head and the body define a volume configured to contain a fluid mixture. The mixing element is configured to drive the fluid mixture toward the head when the drum is rotated in a first direction. The mixing element is configured to drive the fluid mixture towards the discharge aperture when the mixing drum is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction. The head is made from a first material, and the body is made from a second material having a lesser density than the first material.
A drive system includes a first planetary gear set (110) selectively coupled to a first electromagnetic device (40), a second planetary gear set (120) coupled to a second electromagnetic device (50) and directly coupled to the first planetary gear set (110), an engine (20) directly coupled to the first planetary gear set (110) with a connecting shaft (36), and an output shaft (32) coupled to the first planetary gear set (110). The first and second electromagnetic devices (40, 50) include a first shaft and a second shaft, respectively. The connecting shaft (36) extends through the second electromagnetic device (50) and through the second planetary gear set (120) to the first planetary gear set (110). The first shaft, the second shaft, the first planetary gear set (110), the second planetary gear set (120), the connecting shaft (36), and the output shaft (32) are radially aligned, forming a straight-thru transmission arrangement.
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
A drive system includes a first planetary gear set (110) coupled to a first electromagnetic device (40), a second planetary gear set (120) coupled to a second electromagnetic device (50) and directly coupled to the first planetary gear set (110), an engine (20) directly coupled to the first planetary gear set (110) with a connecting shaft (36), and an output shaft (32) coupled to the first planetary gear set (110). The first and second electromagnetic devices (40, 50) include a first shaft and a second shaft, respectively. The connecting shaft (36) extends through the second electromagnetic device (50) and through the second planetary gear set (120) to the first planetary gear set (110). The first shaft, the second shaft, the first planetary gear set (110), the second planetary gear set (120), the connecting shaft (36), and the output shaft (32) are radially aligned, forming a straight-thru transmission arrangement.
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
A telehandler (10) includes a frame assembly (12), tractive elements (30), a cabin (20), a boom assembly (100), and a locking mechanism (240) selectively reconfigurable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The boom assembly includes a base boom section (110) having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the frame assembly and a distal end opposite the proximal end, an intermediate boom section (114) pivotably coupled to the distal end of the base boom section, and an upper boom section (112) having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the intermediate boom section and a distal end configured to be coupled to an implement (116). The boom assembly (100) is configured to move freely when the locking mechanism (240) is in the unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the locking mechanism (240) is configured to couple the intermediate boom section (114) to the frame assembly (12) such that the locking mechanism (240) limits rotation of the base boom section (110) relative to the frame assembly (12).
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 fire apparatus includes a fluid delivery system having a water circuit, an agent circuit, and a ratio controller. The water circuit includes a water pump configured to pump water from a water source through the water circuit. The agent circuit includes an agent tank configured to store an agent, an agent pump configured to pump the agent through the agent circuit, and an agent metering valve positioned to variably restrict a flow of the agent therethrough. The ratio controller is positioned to receive the water and the agent. The ratio controller is configured to provide an agent-water solution to one or more outlets. The agent metering valve is a self-adjusting metering valve having a valve controller configured to adjust at least one of an orifice size and a valve position based on a water flow rate entering the ratio controller and a preselected agent-to-water ratio for the agent-water solution.
A fire apparatus includes an engine, a water tank configured to store water, an agent tank configured to store a fire suppressing agent, a fuel tank configured to store a fuel used to power the engine, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to monitor the fluid level data indicating at least one of a water level within the water tank, a fire suppressing agent level within the agent tank, and a fuel level within the fuel tank; monitor fault data indicating any active faults of the fire apparatus; monitor maintenance data indicating whether maintenance is due; monitor exercise data indicating an elapsed time since the fire apparatus was last exercised; determine a readiness score based on the fluid level data, fault data, maintenance data, and exercise data; and at least one of transmit the readiness score to (i) a display device and (ii) a remote server.
A response vehicle includes an engine, a transmission coupled to the engine, a pumping system operatively engaged with the transmission and thereby configured to at least selectively receive mechanical energy generated by the engine via the transmission, and a central controller communicably coupled to the engine, transmission, and pumping system. The pumping system has an input configured to interface with a water source and receive an inlet flow of water. The central controller is configured to receive an indication regarding the pressure of the water at the input of the pumping system, and transmit a control signal to the transmission to change an effective gear ratio of the transmission while the transmission is operably coupled to the pumping system based on the received indication regarding the pressure of the water at the input of the pumping system.
An agent distribution system includes a water tank, a flush line, a flush valve, an agent storage tank, an agent line, an agent valve, a first flow meter, and a second flow meter. The flush line receives water from the water tank. The flush valve is configured to selectively prevent water from flowing along the flush line downstream of the flush valve. The agent line receives agent from the agent tank. The agent valve is configured to selectively prevent agent from flowing along the agent line downstream of the agent valve. The flush line extends into the agent line at a junction. The junction is disposed downstream of the agent valve. The first flow meter is positioned along the agent line downstream of the junction. The second flow meter is positioned downstream of the first flow meter and upstream of a discharge system.
A fire-fighting vehicle includes a boom assembly movably coupled to a chassis, a penetrating nozzle coupled to the boom assembly, an actuator that moves the penetrating nozzle relative to the chassis, and a controller operatively coupled to a sensor. The penetrating nozzle includes a piercing tip and an outlet configured to be selectively fluidly coupled to a supply of fire suppressant. The piercing tip is repositionable between a first position spaced from a surface of an object and a second position within an interior cavity of the object. The outlet supplies fire suppressant into the interior cavity when the piercing tip is in the second position. The sensor provides data relating to at least one of a position and an orientation of the piercing tip relative to the surface. The controller determines an angular orientation of the piercing tip relative to the surface based on the data.
A vehicle includes a chassis (12), a driveline (300) and an accessory (400) coupled to the chassis and configured to receive rotational mechanical energy, a first driver (120) and a second driver (110) coupled to the chassis and configured to provide rotational mechanical energy, and a power transmission device (150). The power transmission device includes a housing (160) coupled to the chassis, a first input shaft (200) configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy from the first driver (120), a second input shaft (192) configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy from the second driver (110), a primary output interface (156) coupled to the driveline, a power takeoff shaft (220) radially aligned with the first input shaft and coupled to the accessory, a first clutch (170) configured to selectively rotationally couple the first input shaft to the primary output interface, and a second clutch (180) configured to selectively rotationally couple the first input shaft to the power takeoff shaft.
A vehicle (10) includes a chassis, a body including a cab (20) and a rear assembly (30), the body coupled to the chassis, a sensor system (130), and a control system (110). The sensor system is positioned to acquire stability data regarding a stability characteristic of the vehicle at a current location. The stability characteristic includes at least one of a slope (Θ), a grade (β), and a jackknife angle (γ) of the vehicle. The control system is configured to determine whether the stability characteristic is within an operational range or a nonoperational range and provide (i) an indication that the vehicle is reconfigurable at the current location into a state whereby the vehicle is operable at the current location in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the operational range or (ii) an indication that the vehicle is not operable at the current location in response to determining that the stability characteristic is within the nonoperational range.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
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
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a ladder assembly having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the chassis, and a basket pivotably coupled to a distal end of the ladder assembly. The basket includes a floor panel coupled to a top surface of a subfloor assembly. The subfloor assembly includes a front member and a rear member each extending in a first direction, an inner member extending from the front member to the rear member, an outer member having a first end portion coupled to the rear member, and an angled member extending from a second end portion of the outer member to the front member. The front member and the rear member are offset a distance from one another in a second direction. The outer member is shorter than the distance such that the angled member extends at an angle relative to the front member.
E06C 7/16 - Platforms on, or for use on, ladders, e.g. liftable or lowerable platforms
A62B 1/02 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rescue cages, bags, or the like
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
95.
CONCRETE DRUM CONTROL, PROPERTY PREDICTION, AND MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A vehicle includes a chassis, an engine, a drum assembly, and a control system. The drum assembly includes a drum configured to receive drum contents and a drive system coupled to the drum. The drive system is configured to rotate the drum to agitate the drum contents. The control system is configured to operate the drive system at a drive speed; receive data comprising at least one of (i) a drum speed command from a remote monitoring system, (ii) a signal from a mixture sensor configured to acquire mixture data indicative of a current property of the drum contents, (iii) the current property of the drum contents from the remote monitoring system, and (iv) an initial property of the mixture from at least one of a batching system, the mixture sensor, and a user input device; and adjust the drive speed of the drum based on the data.
An attachment system (100) for a vehicle (10) includes a lateral member (140) and a coupler (170). The coupler (170) includes a first support (172) coupled to the lateral member (140), a second support (174) spaced from the first support (172), a resilient member (176) disposed between the first support (172) and the second support (174), and an adjuster (178, 180) configured to facilitate selectively reorienting the second support (174) relative to the first support (172) between a first position and a second position. The second support (174) is configured to engage an interface of an attachment when selectively reoriented into the first position and disengage the interface of the attachment when selectively reoriented into the second position.
A boom assembly (40) includes a lower boom (50), an upper boom (70), and an actuator assembly (100). The lower boom (50) has an upper end (54) and a base end (52). The base end (52) is configured to be pivotally coupled to a lift device (10). The upper boom (70) has a lower end (72) pivotally coupled to the upper end (54) of the lower boom (50). The actuator assembly (100) has (i) a first end coupled to at least one of the upper end (54) of the lower boom (50) and the lower (72) end of the upper boom (70), and (ii) an opposing second end coupled to the upper boom (70). The actuator assembly (100) includes a first actuator and a second actuator (see: 120; 140). The second actuator is rigidly joined to the first actuator at the first end (see: 160) of the actuator assembly and flexibly joined to the first actuator at the opposing second end (see: 178) of the actuator assembly (100).
B66C 23/00 - 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
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
E02F 3/42 - Drives for dippers, buckets, dipper-arms or bucket-arms
A leveling assembly for a lift device (10) includes a carrier arm, an axle, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The carrier arm includes a base that defines a first interface configured to pivotally couple the carrier arm to a chassis of the lift device (10) to facilitate a pitch adjustment of the leveling assembly, a projection that defines a second interface, and a transition that extends between the base and the projection at an angle such that the projection is elevated relative to the base. The axle defines a third interface positioned to engage with the second interface to pivotally couple the axle to the carrier arm to facilitate a roll adjustment of the leveling assembly. The first actuator is pivotally coupled to the chassis and a first lateral end of the axle. The second actuator is pivotally coupled to the chassis and an opposing second lateral end of the axle.
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
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
B66C 9/00 - Travelling gear incorporated in, or fitted to, trolleys or cranes
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
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
A drive system (100) includes a first gear set (110) and a second gear set (120), each having a sun gear (112, 122), a ring gear (114, 124), a plurality of planetary gears (116, 126) coupling the sun gear (112, 122) to the ring gear (114, 124), and a carrier (118, 128) rotationally supporting the plurality of planetary gears (116, 126); a connecting shaft (36) coupling an engine (20) to the first gear set (110); a first electrical machine (40) coupled to the first gear set (110); a second electrical machine (50) coupled to the second gear set (120); an output shaft (32) configured to transport power from the first electrical machine (40), the second electrical machine (50), and the engine (20) to a tractive element; and a clutch (130) selectively rotationally coupling the first carrier (118) to the output shaft (32) when engaged. The output shaft (32) is aligned with the connecting shaft (36), the first electrical machine (40), and the second electrical machine (50) to thereby form a straight-thru transmission arrangement.
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
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
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VEHICLE, DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MULTI-MODE TRANSMISSION
A vehicle, comprising: an engine (20); a drive axle (60, 70); a multi- mode transmission (30) selectively coupled to the engine (20) and the drive axle (60, 70), the multi-mode transmission (30) including: a first gear set (110) having a first planetary gear carrier (118) and a second gear set (120) having a second planetary gear carrier (128), wherein the first gear set (110) is coupled to the engine (20), and wherein the first planetary gear carrier (118) and the second planetary gear carrier (128) are rotatably coupled; a first motor/ generator (40) coupled to the first gear set (118); and a second motor/generator (50) electrically coupled to the first motor/generator (40) with a bus, coupled to the second gear set (120), and selectively coupled to the engine (20); and a controller (210) coupled to the multi-mode transmission (30) and configured to selectively configure the multi-mode transmission (30) into an active neutral startup mode of operation in response to an engine start request.
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/365 - 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 transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60W 10/115 - Stepped gearings with planetary gears
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
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 20/30 - Control strategies involving selection of transmission gear ratio
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60K 6/38 - 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 driveline clutches
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
B60K 6/26 - 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 motors or the generators