The invention relates to a system for determining a position and orientation of a swap body in relation to a vehicle while aligning the vehicle under the swap body. The system has three distance sensors which can be placed on the vehicle oriented in the longitudinal direction thereof, each of which is configured to determine a longitudinal distance between the vehicle and predetermined measurement points on the swap body, and output a corresponding signal. The system has a signal processing device that is configured to determine a relative position and/or relative orientation of the swap body to the vehicle based on the signals output by the three distance sensors, and output a corresponding output signal.

The invention relates to a drive module (1) for a vehicle (2), wherein the drive module (1) is adapted to be releasably connected to a functional module (6) for forming an assembled vehicle (2), the drive module (1) including: at least a pair of wheels (8); at least one propulsion unit (10) connected to the pair of wheels (8); at least one energy storage unit (12) for providing the propulsion unit (10) with energy; a control device (16) configured to operate the drive module (1) as an independently driven unit; and at least two interfaces (14) for releasable connection with a functional module (6), each interface (14) being arranged on different sides of the drive module (1). The invention also relates to a vehicle (2) assembled from a set of modules (1, 6).

The invention relates to a drive module (1) for a vehicle (2), wherein the drive module (1) is adapted to be releasably connected to a functional module (6) for forming an assembled vehicle (2), the drive module (1) including: at least a pair of wheels (8); at least one propulsion unit (10) connected to the pair of wheels (8); at least one energy storage unit (12) for providing the propulsion unit (10) with energy; a control device (16) configured to operate the drive module (1) as an independently driven unit; and at least two interfaces (14) for releasable connection with a functional module (6), each interface (14) being arranged on different sides of the drive module (1). The invention also relates to a vehicle (2) assembled from a set of modules (1, 6).

A pipe coil lifting device includes a superstructure with a central longitudinal member and at least two supports attached to opposite sides of the central longitudinal member, with two channels at the outside long-edges of the superstructure attached to the supports, with a convex upper surface attached to the supports of the superstructure.

Vehicle shelf systems having indicators thereon for improving loading and delivery efficiency. Items are scanned for loading, and the indicators on the vehicle shelves identify where to place the item based on the sequence of the delivery point along the delivery route. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when the delivery vehicle is in proximity to a delivery point when an item is to be delivered.

The invention relates to a loading arm assembly (8) for a load-handling vehicle (1), having a main arm (9) and having an auxiliary arm (11), wherein the loading arm assembly (8) is configured for unloading and loading ISO containers (5) and for unloading and loading transportation containers (6) having a hook (7).

The loading arm assembly (8) is improved in that a crossbeam (19) having two corner grippers (24, 25) and furthermore, separately therefrom, a telescopic gripping hook (16) is disposed on the auxiliary arm (11).

The invention relates to a loading arm assembly (8) for a load-handling vehicle (1), having a main arm (9), having an auxiliary arm (11), having a crossbeam (19), having two corner grippers (24, 25), wherein the auxiliary arm (11) is disposed on the main arm (9), wherein the crossbeam (19) is disposed on the end of the auxiliary arm (11), wherein the corner grippers (24, 25) are each disposed on the ends of the crossbeam (19). The loading arm assembly (8) is improved in that the crossbeam (19) is pivotable relative to the auxiliary arm (11) about two axes (48, 49).

A container carrier (1) comprises an elongate main frame (2). The main frame (2) comprises an articulating lifting apparatus (3). The carrier (1) further comprises a second elongate frame (10) slidably connected to the main frame (2) arranged such that one of the frames is slidably arranged within the other frame in the longitudinal direction. The relative position of the two frames (2, 10) is changeable between a retracted position and an extracted position.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for engaging, lifting, and moving objects such as wheeled cargo trailers are provided. In one embodiment, a mobile apparatus includes a transport mechanism, a frame, and one or more lift assemblies. The lift assemblies may be adjusted using one or more attached actuators that position the lift assemblies and/or components thereof for engaging and lifting an object. The transport mechanism may be autonomously operated. A vision system may be used to locate and identify objects and/or guide the mobile apparatus into position to engage and lift the objects. An adapter for a pneumatic braking system of a wheeled cargo trailer is also provided. The adapter provides a pneumatic attachment for a pressurized air source that is separate from a glad hands connector attached to the braking system.

Systems and methods are provided for determining and correcting autonomous transport imbalances. A transport vehicle operates over a route. A fixture plate is coupled to the transport vehicle by a joint to carry a payload. A sensor determines a position of the joint. A controller modifies the operation of the transport vehicle in response to a change in the position of the joint to correct imbalances.