A first vehicle unit is couplable a second vehicle unit, so that a vehicle combination is formed, wherein the first vehicle unit comprises a transceiver configured to establish a sidelink to a transceiver of the second vehicle unit. In one embodiment, the first vehicle unit is configured to perform an automatic coupling procedure for coupling itself to the second vehicle unit, wherein the sidelink is established prior to completion of the coupling procedure. In another embodiment, the sidelink adds redundancy to wired communication link between respective vehicle unit computers. In yet another embodiment, the transceivers of the vehicle units remain independently addressable even after the vehicle combination has been formed.

The present disclosure relates to a machine capable of moving on an inclined plane, including a first split body, a second split body and functional components, where the functional components include a moving mechanism, a flexible connecting device and operating tools, the operating tools are installed on the first split body and/or the second split body, and configured to perform operations, the flexible connecting device connects the first split body to the second split body, and adjusts a distance between the first split body and the second split body, the moving mechanism is installed on the first split body and/or the second split body and configured to drive the first split body and/or the second split body to move on the inclined plane, the first split body contains a suspension mechanism, and the suspension mechanism is configured to connect or disconnect the inclined plane.

The present invention relates to a vehicle, which is used in particular for transporting objects, in particular workpieces. Here, preferably one or more receiving elements for receiving one or more objects are provided.

A mobile charging station for charging an electric construction vehicle during a transportation thereof includes a transportation vehicle. The transportation vehicle includes a first electric power source. The electric construction vehicle is adapted to be positioned on the transportation vehicle for transportation thereof. The mobile charging station includes a power management device adapted to be positioned on the transportation vehicle. The power management device is adapted to be coupled with each of the first electric power source and a battery system associated with the electric construction vehicle. The power management device is adapted to receive a first amount of electric power from the first electric power source and regulate the first amount of electric power received from the first electric power source. The power management device is further adapted to supply a second amount of electric power to the battery system.

A mobile charging station for charging an electric construction vehicle during a transportation thereof includes a transportation vehicle. The transportation vehicle includes a first electric power source. The electric construction vehicle is adapted to be positioned on the transportation vehicle for transportation thereof. The mobile charging station includes a power management device adapted to be positioned on the transportation vehicle. The power management device is adapted to be coupled with each of the first electric power source and a battery system associated with the electric construction vehicle. The power management device is adapted to receive a first amount of electric power from the first electric power source and regulate the first amount of electric power received from the first electric power source. The power management device is further adapted to supply a second amount of electric power to the battery system.

A split trailer refrigeration unit for a tractor trailer includes a first portion (140A) having an electrically driven compressor (230), a condenser (210) and an evaporator (220). Also included is a second portion (140B), having an electrically driven compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. At least one of the first portion and the second portion include a set of power electronics (242) and a battery (240) connecting an electricity source to the corresponding electric compressor. The set of power electronics is configured to control power characteristics of power provided from the electricity source to the electric compressor. A frame (142) is configured to structurally mount each of the first portion and the second portion to a rear trailer door.

A method and apparatus for transporting a payload carrying device is disclosed. The method comprises providing at least one payload carrying device, a vehicle for transporting the at least one payload carrying device, a connection device for connecting the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device, at least one sensor device for capturing information regarding the vehicle's surrounding environment, and a control unit for operating the connection device autonomously to connect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device where, once connected, the weight of the at least one payload carrying device rests directly on the floor and the vehicle autonomously transports the at least one payload carrying device to a desired location, and operating the connection device autonomously to disconnect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device at the desired location where the at least one payload carrying device is immobilized.

A method and apparatus for transporting a payload carrying device is disclosed. The method comprises providing at least one payload carrying device, a vehicle for transporting the at least one payload carrying device, a connection device for connecting the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device, at least one sensor device for capturing information regarding the vehicle's surrounding environment, and a control unit for operating the connection device autonomously to connect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device where, once connected, the weight of the at least one payload carrying device rests directly on the floor and the vehicle autonomously transports the at least one payload carrying device to a desired location, and operating the connection device autonomously to disconnect the vehicle and the at least one payload carrying device at the desired location where the at least one payload carrying device is immobilized.

The robotic maintenance vehicle (RMV) has a propulsion system, a control system, an electrical power source, a maintenance module, a multi-axis robot, an optical system, and a location translator. The maintenance module is configured to hold different kinds of road maintenance materials. The multi-axis robot is configured to convey the road maintenance material from either the maintenance module to the road, the road to the maintenance module, or both. The optical system and the location translator are configured to be controlled by the control system and operate in conjunction to instruct the multi-axis robot where to pick up and/or place the road maintenance material. The multi-axis robot is configured to be selectively coupled to a distal arm tool.

The robotic maintenance vehicle (RMV) has a propulsion system, a control system, an electrical power source, a maintenance module, a multi-axis robot, an optical system, and a location translator. The maintenance module is configured to hold different kinds of road maintenance materials. The multi-axis robot is configured to convey the road maintenance material from either the maintenance module to the road, the road to the maintenance module, or both. The optical system and the location translator are configured to be controlled by the control system and operate in conjunction to instruct the multi-axis robot where to pick up and/or place the road maintenance material. The multi-axis robot is configured to be selectively coupled to a distal arm tool.