Systems and methods for operating a powered pallet jack with steerable forks

    公开(公告)号:US09963331B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-08

    申请号:US14849648

    申请日:2015-09-10

    CPC classification number: B66F9/07568 B66F9/063 G05D1/0088 G05D1/0212

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an example device including a frame. The frame includes a body, a first fork extending from the body, and a second fork extending from the body. The device also includes a first wheel coupled to the first fork of the frame, a second wheel coupled to the second fork of the frame, and a third wheel coupled to the body of the frame. The device also includes at least one steering motor to rotate the first wheel about a first steering axis and the second wheel about a second steering axis. The device also includes a second steering motor to rotate the third wheel about a third steering axis, and a traction motor to rotate the third wheel about a rolling axis. The device also includes a controller configured to operate the at least one steering motor, the second steering motor, and the traction motor to cause the device to navigate within an environment.

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