Patent classifications
B60P1/54
Beverage container handling and storage system
A system for handling and storage of beverage containers in a storage space includes a support structure, a hoist motor operably connected to the support structure and movable via the support structure along both a length of the storage space and a width of the storage space, and a lift member operably connected to the hoist motor to secure a first end of a beverage container in an upright position to the hoist motor to lift and move the beverage container from a first location to a second location via operation of the hoist motor and movement of the hoist motor along the support structure.
TRAFFIC CONES AND TRAFFIC CONE LANTERNS PLACEMENT AND COLLECTION SYSTEM AND A METHOD
The present disclosure provides a traffic cones and traffic cone lanterns placement and collection system and a method. The system comprises: a vehicle body, on which a loading bay and a storage bay are disposed; an on-vehicle first robot arm, which is used for moving a traffic cone of the loading bay and a traffic cone lantern thereon off the vehicle body, or collect them from outside of the vehicle to the loading bay; an on-vehicle second robot arm, which is used for moving a traffic cone and a traffic cone lantern to and from the loading bay for storage management; at least one object recognition sensor, which is used for capturing the information of a road traffic marking and the information of the objects on the road; and a processing unit, which is used for working out the position of the road traffic marking and the position information of the objects on the road, and controlling the robot arms' motion accordingly to move the traffic cone of the loading bay and the traffic cone lantern thereon outside of the vehicle body, or collect them from outside of the vehicle. The disclosure enables both traffic cones and traffic cone lanterns automatic placement work or automatic collection work.
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION SYSTEM
A solar panel installation system includes a solar panel unloading machine, a solar panel carrier machine, and a solar panel installation machine. The solar panel unloading machine is configured to autonomously interact with a shipping device carrying a plurality of solar panels to unload the plurality of solar panels from the shipping device and autonomously transfer the plurality of solar panels to the solar panel carrier machine. The solar panel carrier machine is configured autonomously transport the plurality of solar panels to a location proximate where the plurality of solar panels are to be installed. The solar panel installation machine is configured to autonomously pick up a respective solar panel of the plurality of solar panels from the solar panel carrier machine and autonomously provide the respective solar panel to an installation location where the respective solar panel can be secured to a solar panel support.
LIFTING DEVICE FOR INTEGRATING INTO A HATCHBACK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, LOADING BASE MODULE, AND SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a lifting device for integrating into a hatchback of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor-operated traction cable system consisting of at least one load cable, at least one electric motor-driven receiving roller for winding and unwinding the load cable, and a cable guide, by means of which at least two parallel cable sections can be guided out of the hatchback in the direction of the base, wherein the parallel running cable sections are connected at the end face by means of a support rod in the form of a load receiving means.
LIFTING DEVICE FOR INTEGRATING INTO A HATCHBACK OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, LOADING BASE MODULE, AND SYSTEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a lifting device for integrating into a hatchback of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric motor-operated traction cable system consisting of at least one load cable, at least one electric motor-driven receiving roller for winding and unwinding the load cable, and a cable guide, by means of which at least two parallel cable sections can be guided out of the hatchback in the direction of the base, wherein the parallel running cable sections are connected at the end face by means of a support rod in the form of a load receiving means.
Systems and methods for stationary engine emissions testing
An improved electronically controlled portable testing system provides one or more self-contained, automated testing skids configured to perform required tests on the exhaust output of a stationary engine. The testing skids are configured for easy transportation on a medium duty truck and in a preferred testing process, are deployed to the engine site (and reloaded on the truck after testing is complete) using a lift attached to the truck. Using these systems and methods, a single technician can concurrently test multiple exhaust stacks on engines separated by any distance, from 100 feet to miles apart. The testing skids provide the technician with wireless remote test control and monitoring. The disclosed systems and methods increase the efficiency, accuracy and repeatability of tests.
Systems and methods for stationary engine emissions testing
An improved electronically controlled portable testing system provides one or more self-contained, automated testing skids configured to perform required tests on the exhaust output of a stationary engine. The testing skids are configured for easy transportation on a medium duty truck and in a preferred testing process, are deployed to the engine site (and reloaded on the truck after testing is complete) using a lift attached to the truck. Using these systems and methods, a single technician can concurrently test multiple exhaust stacks on engines separated by any distance, from 100 feet to miles apart. The testing skids provide the technician with wireless remote test control and monitoring. The disclosed systems and methods increase the efficiency, accuracy and repeatability of tests.
Device for Lifting and Transporting Large Game with a Vehicle or All-Terrain Vehicle
A device that attaches to the trailer hitch of a vehicle or rack of an all-terrain vehicle, ATV, to lift and transport large game. This device uses a stationary main lift frame assembly attached to a trailer hitch mounting bracket or ATV mounting rack bracket. The assembly has a custom two-reel winch with a fixed reel and a longitudinally adjustable reel to provide two-point lifting of the animal. This arrangement provides ease of attaching and stability in carrying the load.
Vehicle docking and control systems for robots
A vehicle for transporting and communicating with a robot includes a vehicle body and a robot dock mechanically coupled to the vehicle body and configured to mechanically couple the robot to the vehicle body. The vehicle also includes an input/output port configured to be electrically coupled to the robot. The vehicle also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the input/output port and configured to transmit a signal to the robot via the input/output port to at least one of program the robot or control the robot.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND A METHOD
A driver assistance system (2) for a vehicle (4) provided with a crane (6) for loading or unloading objects (8), the system comprises: a control unit (10) configured to generate a presentation signal (12) to be applied to a display unit (14), an object detecting device (16) configured to capture images of the vehicle and/or of the environment around the vehicle, and configured to generate an image data signal (18) comprising data representing captured images, and to apply said signal (18) to said control unit (10). The control unit (10) is configured to:determine a three dimensional, 3D, representation of at least one object, being a part of the vehicle and/or being at least one object (8) in the environment around the vehicle, based upon images captured by said object detecting device (16),determine a 3D representation of the environment around the vehicle,determine a predetermined alert condition measure related to said determined 3D representations, wherein if said alert condition measure fulfils at least one of a set of predetermined alert criteria, the control unit is configured initiate at least one responsive activity of a set of predetermined responsive activities.