Patent classifications
B60P1/5457
Hatches of nacelle and helicopter hoisting platform
The invention relates to a wind driven power plant comprising a nacelle having a nacelle cover and a helicopter hoisting platform, the nacelle further comprising a hatch extension and a hatch cover, the hatch extension being arranged between the nacelle cover and the hatch cover, wherein the hatch extension has a channel-like shape, wherein the hatch cover is mounted on top of the hatch extension, and wherein a the hatch extension provides a distance between the hatch cover and the nacelle cover.
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.
Sliding tool assembly for a vehicle
A sliding tool assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding member configured to be slidably connected to a first accessory track of a vehicle. A base member is rotatably connected to the sliding member and rotatable about a first rotation axis. A first beam member is rotatably connected to the base member and rotatable about a second rotation axis. A second beam member is rotatably connected to the first beam member and rotatable about a third rotation axis.
TRAILER
A trailer adapted to haul one or more reels for carrying conveyor belts is disclosed. The trailer includes a loading means to lift the reel on the deck of the trailer. The loading means includes two articulated arms located each side of the trailer, each articulated arm comprising a first elongate member and a second elongate member pivotally mounted to the first elongate member. The first elongate members are movable relative to the trailer between a retracted position and a rearwardly extended position. The second elongate members are pivotable between a horizontal position and an upright position wherein the second elongate members are orthogonal to the first elongate members. A hoist is disposed between the second elongate members and is operable to lift the reel from the support surface to an effective height greater than an effective height of the deck. Jacks are also provided to stabilise the loading means.
LOADING ARRANGEMENT FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING LOAD UNITS ON AND OFF A VEHICLE
A loading arrangement for loading and unloading load units on and/or off a vehicle comprises a frame, wherein said frame has first and second ends and to be fastened to the vehicle in a detachable manner. The arrangement comprises also a transferring device for catching and transferring the load unit on and/or off the vehicle, said transferring device comprising a gripping point to be gripped by a hook system of the vehicle and a catching device for catching said load unit and for transferring it on or off the vehicle, when the transferring device is operated by said hook system of the vehicle. The frame comprises a dock, which is arranged in the first end of the frame and wherein the dock comprises a receiving portion for receiving the transferring device for at least loading and unloading said frame on and/or off the vehicle by the transferring device when said transferring device is operated by a hook system of the vehicle.
SLIDING TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE
A sliding tool assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding member configured to be slidably connected to a first accessory track of a vehicle. A base member is rotatably connected to the sliding member and rotatable about a first rotation axis. A first beam member is rotatably connected to the base member and rotatable about a second rotation axis. A second beam member is rotatably connected to the first beam member and rotatable about a third rotation axis.
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.
HATCHES OF NACELLE AND HELICOPTER HOISTING PLATFORM
The invention relates to a wind driven power plant comprising a nacelle having a nacelle cover and a helicopter hoisting platform, the nacelle further comprising a hatch extension and a hatch cover, the hatch extension being arranged between the nacelle cover and the hatch cover, wherein the hatch extension has a channel-like shape, wherein the hatch cover is mounted on top of the hatch extension, and wherein a the hatch extension provides a distance between the hatch cover and the nacelle cover.
Drag winch assembly for a tow vehicle including a slidable boom assembly and method of operating the same
A drag winch assembly for a tow vehicle, such as a wrecker, that includes a slidable boom assembly. The drag winch assembly comprises a slidable support connected to the slidable boom assembly in slidable engagement with the main frame of the wrecker and a drag winch mounted on the slidable support. With this configuration, the slidable support is slidable between a first position corresponding to the frontmost position of the slidable boom assembly and a second position corresponding to the rearmost position of the slidable boom assembly, providing advantages existing winch assembly configurations.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PACKAGES
A system including: a self-contained module configured to install within a cargo vehicle; and a controller. The self-contained module includes: a shelf assembly; and a robotic assembly. The shelf assembly includes: shelves configured to store packages; and a chute extending between the shelves and configured to locate proximal a driver cab of the cargo vehicle. The robotic assembly includes: an end effector configured to manipulate the packages; a robotic arm configured to manipulate the end effector across the shelves; and an elevator configured to maneuver the robotic arm between the shelves. The controller is configured to: identify a shelf occupied by a package associated with a delivery location; trigger the elevator to maneuver the robotic arm to the shelf; and trigger the robotic arm to withdraw the package, via the end effector, toward the chute prior to arrival of the cargo vehicle at the delivery location.