Patent classifications
B60P1/34
HIGH LIFT UTILITY VEHICLE
A compact utility vehicle including a material transporting system with improved lifting and dumping capabilities. The compact utility vehicle includes a lift assembly situated between a chassis and a hopper including a scissor linkage assembly comprising a pivotably interconnected first and second member. Each of the first and second members ends are respectively coupled to the chassis and the hopper, using roller and track assemblies. The lift assembly enabling the hopper to shift forward as it rises, optimizing weight distribution and enhancing stability during the transition from storage to dump position. Additionally, the compact utility vehicle incorporates a dump linkage configured to pivot the hopper from storage to dump position, facilitating efficient unloading into a standard-height dumpster or other high walled container.
HIGH LIFT UTILITY VEHICLE
A compact utility vehicle including a material transporting system with improved lifting and dumping capabilities. The compact utility vehicle includes a lift assembly situated between a chassis and a hopper including a scissor linkage assembly comprising a pivotably interconnected first and second member. Each of the first and second members ends are respectively coupled to the chassis and the hopper, using roller and track assemblies. The lift assembly enabling the hopper to shift forward as it rises, optimizing weight distribution and enhancing stability during the transition from storage to dump position. Additionally, the compact utility vehicle incorporates a dump linkage configured to pivot the hopper from storage to dump position, facilitating efficient unloading into a standard-height dumpster or other high walled container.
Robots for three-dimensional sortation
Disclosed is a robot for performing three-dimensional (3D) or multi-plane sortation and/or order fulfillment. The robot may include a motorized base to move about a first plane, a lift that raises and lowers a dispensing receptacle atop the lift about a second plane, and one or more actuators that modify a position of the dispensing receptacle from an upright position to a first tilted position in which the dispensing receptacle is tilted towards a first side of the robot and to a second tilted position in which the dispensing receptacle is tilted towards an opposite second side of the robot. The robot may receive and carry items when the dispensing receptacle is in the upright position, and may dispense the items to a destination on either side of the robot by tilting the dispensing receptacle to the first tilted position or the second tilted position.
Robots for three-dimensional sortation
Disclosed is a robot for performing three-dimensional (3D) or multi-plane sortation and/or order fulfillment. The robot may include a motorized base to move about a first plane, a lift that raises and lowers a dispensing receptacle atop the lift about a second plane, and one or more actuators that modify a position of the dispensing receptacle from an upright position to a first tilted position in which the dispensing receptacle is tilted towards a first side of the robot and to a second tilted position in which the dispensing receptacle is tilted towards an opposite second side of the robot. The robot may receive and carry items when the dispensing receptacle is in the upright position, and may dispense the items to a destination on either side of the robot by tilting the dispensing receptacle to the first tilted position or the second tilted position.
LIFT DEVICE WITH DISCONNECT INTERFACE
A lift device includes a chassis, an implement interface configured to be removably coupled to an implement, and a lift assembly coupled to the chassis and the implement interface. The lift assembly is configured to raise the implement interface relative to the chassis. The lift device includes an implement sensor coupled to the implement interface and configured to detect whether the implement is coupled to the implement interface. The lift device includes a controller operatively coupled to the lift assembly and the implement sensor. The controller is configured to adjust operation of the lift device in response to the implement sensor detecting that the implement is coupled to the implement interface.
VEHICLE WITH IMPLEMENT ASSEMBLY
A control system for a lift device includes a base controller. The base controller is configured to operate, in coordination, a base assembly of the lift device and a lift assembly of the lift device in order to move an implement. The base controller is configured to receive, from an implement controller, an interface target path for an interface between the implement and the lift assembly. The base controller is also configured to, in response to determining that the lift assembly is capable of moving the interface along the interface target path, operate the lift assembly to move the interface along the interface target path.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION OF COMMANDS TO WORK DEVICE
A system for a worksite includes a lift device coupled to one or more sensors and an implement assembly, and a visual indicator provided at a location at the worksite. One or more sensors of the lift device detect the visual indicator. The visual indicator represents one or more commands for the lift device to perform one. The visual indicator can be a symbol, a code, or an object, and the lift device is configured to determine the content of the command the whether the command applies to the lift device based on one or more aspects of the visual indicator such as its size, shape, or color.
VEHICLE WITH IMPLEMENT ASSEMBLY
An autonomous mobile robot includes a chassis, tractive elements coupled with the chassis, a primary mover, and an implement assembly. The primary mover is configured to drive the tractive elements to transport the autonomous mobile robot. The implement assembly is coupled with the chassis. The implement assembly includes a deck configured to define a work area configured to support a material, equipment, and tools for transport to a worksite. The implement assembly also includes a lift interface operably coupled with an implement actuator. The lift interface is configured to be driven by the implement actuator to removably couple with the material, equipment, or tool, and lift the material onto the deck for transport to the worksite.
LIFT DEVICE WITH END EFFECTOR
A lift device includes a chassis, an implement assembly, a lift assembly, a support platform, a user interface, and a controller The implement assembly includes an implement. The lift assembly is coupled to the chassis and the implement assembly. The lift assembly includes an actuator to move the implement assembly relative to the chassis. The support platform is coupled to the lift assembly. The controller can, in a first mode of operation, autonomously control at least one of the implement or the actuator. The controller can also, in a second mode of operation, control at least one of the implement or actuator based on user input data including a command from an operator. The controller can transition from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation in response to (a) a request from the operator via the user interface or (b) data from a sensor.
ARTICULATED MACHINE WITH ROTATABLE BOOM AND CABIN FOR MATERIAL HANDLING AND PROCESSING
An articulated machine for moving an object includes a front chassis, a rear chassis, a power swivel system, a cabin, and a boom apparatus is provided. The rear chassis can be coupled to the front chassis by a rear chassis actuator for moving the rear chassis relative the front chassis. The power swivel system can be disposed partially within the front chassis and can have a rotational axis. The cabin can be rotatably coupled the power swivel system and can be disposed adjacent the boom swivel plate. The cabin can be independently rotatable about the rotational axis of the power swivel system. The boom apparatus can be rotatably mounted on the front chassis and can be coupled to the power swivel system. The boom swivel plate can permit independent rotation of the boom apparatus about the rotational axis of the power swivel system.