B60Y2200/80

Virtual moving safety limits for vehicles transporting objects
10459449 · 2019-10-29 · ·

Example systems and methods are disclosed for implementing vehicle operation limits to prevent vehicle load failure during vehicle teleoperation. The method may include receiving sensor data from sensors on a vehicle that carries a load. The vehicle may be controlled by a remote control system. The load weight and dimensions may be determined based on the sensor data. In order to prevent a vehicle load failure, a forward velocity limit and an angular velocity limit may be calculated. Vehicle load failures may include the vehicle tipping over, the load tipping over, the load sliding off of the vehicle, or collisions. The vehicle carrying the load may be restricted from exceeding the forward velocity limit and/or the angular velocity limit during vehicle operation. The remote control system may display a user interface indicating to a remote operator the forward velocity limit and the angular velocity limit.

Portable universal ground control system
10452064 · 2019-10-22 ·

A portable integrated universal ground control system is disclosed that operates, pilots, and manages unmanned vehicles via integrated HOTAS flight controls, computer, wireless video receiving technology and a set of display screens. The portable integrated universal ground control system eliminates deep learning curves necessary to operate or pilot complex, commercial unmanned systems by offering streamlined hardware. The portable integrated universal ground control system also eliminates countless connectors, wires and work flows needed to pilot and operate unmanned systems.

Superelastic tire

A tire includes a plurality of SMA springs. Each SMA spring includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an arching middle portion. Each SMA spring is interlaced with at least one other SMA spring thereby forming a laced toroidal structure extending about an entire circumference of the tire.

Remotely controlled rescue systems and associated methods and kits
10409277 · 2019-09-10 ·

Remotely controlled rescue systems and associated methods and kits are described. An example embodiment of a remotely controlled rescue system includes a vehicle, a storage container attached to the vehicle, a cord disposed within the storage container, a personal floatation device attached to the vehicle, and a controller. The vehicle includes a first motor, a support frame, a main body formed of a material that is buoyant in water, a second motor, and a bottom plate formed of a material that is buoyant in water. The first motor is attached to the support frame and produces ground propulsion. The second motor produces marine propulsion and is attached to the bottom plate. The cord has a first end attached to a portion of the remotely controlled rescue system.

Highly maneuverable vehicle with Mecanum wheels

Highly maneuverable utility vehicles having Mecanum wheels capable of traveling in a variety of different directions and turning in a zero turn manner. Such a vehicle may include one or more controllers in communication with drive units for powering the Mecanum wheels. A multi-axis interface, such as a joystick, may be connected to the controller for proportionally controlling the direction and speed of the vehicle, and for providing different manners in which the vehicle may enter zero-turn mode. The joystick may include at least one pushbutton for switching between programmed travel modes or selecting an auxiliary function. The controller may be programmed to permit the vehicle to operate in different operating modes.

Vehicle having non-axial drive

A two-wheeled vehicle is provided. The two-wheeled vehicle includes a chassis having a height, a length and a width, a first wheel rotatably connected to the chassis, the first wheel having a perimeter, a diameter and a geometric center, and the diameter of the first wheel being at least 75% of the height of the chassis, a motor for providing a drive energy to the first wheel, an axle rotated by the motor, a drive gear connected with the axle such that the drive gear rotates with a rotation of the axle, and a plurality of teeth disposed about the first wheel and mechanically engaged with the drive gear at a location closer to the perimeter of the first wheel than to the geometric center of the first wheel.

Spine or wheel of interconnected units
10247211 · 2019-04-02 ·

A device comprising a plurality of hollow units (11), each unit comprising a circumferential wall (12) having a first end region (5) and a second end region (13), wherein the first end region is narrower than the second end region and the plurality of units are in an interconnected arrangement, such that the first end region of a first unit (14) of the plurality of units is received within the second end region of a second unit (15) of the plurality of units, and a flexible elongate member (3) extends longitudinally through the interconnected units, whereby the circumferential walls of the interconnected first and second units abut each other and the interconnected units are secured together.

Truck for loading emulsion explosive in field with intrinsic safety

A truck for loading emulsion explosive in field with intrinsic safety, with its key improvement being a static emulsification device and a static sensitizing device to perform emulsification and sensitization, wherein, an outlet of the static emulsification device is connected with a transporting hose, a terminal end of a sensitizer storage transporting system is connected to a starting end of the transporting hose, and the static sensitizing device is arranged at a terminal end of the transporting hose. Its advantages include the transporting of emulsion explosive product is avoided, thereby reducing safety risk; on the other hand, the emulsification device and sensitizing device utilized by this truck both have static structure, so that there exists no shear or mechanical friction during the emulsification and sensitizing process, thereby reducing sensitivity, preventing explosion form happening in the production process, and ensuring production safety.

Vehicle control system for controlling steering of vehicle

Embodiments provide a vehicle control system comprising a projecting device, a camera device, a control device and an actuating device. The vehicle steering control system does not need a physical steering wheel, thus the weight and cost of the vehicles can be reduced. In addition, the steering control system according to the present invention provides the drivers with brand new driving experience.

Magnet sensing portable autonomous device and method of operation

A magnet sensing portable autonomous device includes a platform. A plurality of wheel sets is coupled to the platform. A drive system is used for driving the plurality of wheels. An attachment mechanism is positioned on an underside of the platform for securing the device to a surface. A control board is used for controlling the operation of the device. In some embodiments, a drill spindle assembly is coupled to the platform. A drill feed assembly is coupled to the drill spindle assembly for raising and lowering the drill spindle assembly. A plurality of sensors are operable to sense one or more magnets disposed below the surface. A drive table is used for positioning the drill spindle assembly in an XY plane based on an output of said plurality of sensors.