Patent classifications
B66F11/042
STEREO-SPATIO-TEMPORAL CROP CONDITION MEASUREMENTS FOR PLANT GROWTH AND HEALTH OPTIMIZATION
A mobile platform includes at least one first sensor mounted at a first position on the mobile platform and at least one second sensor mounted at a second position on the mobile platform, where the first position is offset from the second position. The at least one first sensor is configured to capture first data measurements of plants in the growing area. The at least one second sensor is configured to capture second data measurements of the plants in the growing area. Each of the first and second data measurements is associated with a three-dimensional position within the growing area and a time. The first and second sensors are configured to generate at least one common type of data measurement such that at least some of the first and second data measurements represent stereo-spatio-temporal data measurements of the plants in the growing area.
VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
A suspension system for a land vehicle is provided with at least one actuator connected to a chassis and an axle of a land vehicle spaced apart from a pivotal connection of the axle. A suspension circuit is in cooperation with the at least one actuator. A controller is in operable communication with the suspension circuit and is programmed to receive input indicative of a travel speed of the land vehicle. The suspension circuit is closed at a low speed travel range to permit the axle to pivot in response to variations in an underlying support surface. The suspension circuit is opened to permit selective actuation of the at least one actuator at a higher speed travel range in response to variations in the underlying support surface.
Plastic Liner for Covering a Lift Basket
A light weight plastic liner adapted for receipt over an aerial lift basket. The lift basket mounted on a wheeled boom or scissor lift. The liner includes a floor cover and four side covers for covering an inside and an outside of four sides of a frame on the lift basket. Also, the liner includes a removable door cover for covering a hinged door on the lift basket. Further, the liner includes a bungee cord in a bottom seam of the liner for holding the liner in place on the lift basket.
System for spraying a wall surface of a building and method therefor
The present invention provides an automated system for spraying a wall of a building. The automated system comprises a boom lift having a linear track disposed thereon, wherein the linear track is disposed horizontally with respect to the height of the building; a robotic mechanism slidably mounted on the linear track of the boom lift, the robotic mechanism further having an end effector adapted for supporting a spray nozzle thereon; a visual monitoring system configured to scan structural characteristics and profiles of the wall; a computing device disposed in communication with the visual monitoring system and the robotic mechanism, wherein the computing device is configured to receive the scanned structural characteristics and profile of the wall from the visual monitoring system; and controller communicably coupled to the computing device, the controller configured to independently control operation of respective ones of the robotic mechanism, and the spray nozzle according to the scanned structural characteristics and profiles of the wall.
System and method for adjustable standing platform with foot pedal controls
Provided is a system and method for an adjustable standing platform for a person. The adjustable standing platform includes a base structured and arranged to be disposed upon a support surface with a movable platform disposed above and generally parallel to the base, the movable platform having at least one removable foot pedal controller providing at least a portion of a standing area, each removable foot pedal controller in wireless communication with at least one associated remote base unit. An actuator couples the movable platform to the base, the actuator structured and arranged to move the movable platform generally towards or away from the base. A flexible outer element substantially enclosing the adjustable standing platform, the flexible outer element structured and arranged to expand and contract as the movable platform moves relative to the base. An associated method of providing and using the adjustable standing platform is also provided.
Stability System
A stability system for inhibiting tipping of a lift vehicle. The lift vehicle includes a propulsion system and a chassis supported by a first ground engaging structure proximate a first end and a second ground engaging structure proximate a second end, as well as a platform moveable between a raised position and a lowered position. A stability system includes a first body configured to extend at least partially between the first ground engaging structure and the second ground engaging structure, wherein the first body is moveable between a deployed position enhancing the stability of the lift vehicle when the platform is in the raised position, and a stowed position when the platform is in the lowered position. When the first body is in the deployed position, the stability system produces an output indicating that a force having an upward component has been exerted on the first body.
LOAD DETECTION FOR AN AERIAL LIFT ASSEMBLY
An aerial lift assembly is provided with a chassis. A linkage assembly is provided with a plurality of pivotally connected links. The linkage assembly is mounted to the chassis to extend and retract from the chassis. A platform is supported upon the linkage assembly to extend and retract from the chassis. A load sensor is provided upon a pivotal connection of one of the plurality of links of the linkage assembly.
Pressure based load sensing system
A load sensing system measures lift cylinder pressure and platform height to estimate platform load. The system functions to prevent overload and is designed to comply with regulatory requirements. The system provides the advantages of a force-based approach using simple, lower cost pressure-based measurement components.
LIFTING MACHINE, SUCH AS AN AERIAL LIFT, FOR LIFTING PERSONS AND OPTIONALLY LOADS
Disclosed is a lifting machine (I) comprising a work platform (2), a mechanism (6) for lifting the work platform (2), and a control console (7) for controlling at least the lifting mechanism (6), the work platform (2) comprising a floor (3) and a guardrail (4) forming the longitudinal (41) and transverse (42) walls of an enclosure surrounding at least a part of the floor (3), the guardrail (4) comprising at least one top rail (5), referred to as a handrail, and the control console (7) comprising an attachment device (8) for removably coupling the control console (7) to the top rail (5). The top rail (5) is a rail with non-circular cross-section, and the control console (7) can be coupled to the top rail (5) by snap-fastening.
Scissor lift descent control systems and methods
A lift vehicle comprises a base having a plurality of wheels, a battery arranged within the base, a drive motor powered by the battery and configured to drive at least one of the plurality of wheels and propel the base, a retractable lift including a first end coupled to the base and being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, a work platform supported by a second end of the retractable lift, and a linear actuator having a lift motor with a rotor. The lift motor is powered by the battery, and the linear actuator is coupled to the retractable lift so that rotation of the rotor moves the retractable lift between the extended position and the retracted position. The lift vehicle further includes an electromagnetic brake coupled to a first side of the lift motor.