Load handling module for a material handling vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11591197B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-28

    申请号:US16838833

    申请日:2020-04-02

    IPC分类号: B66F9/075 B66F9/06 B66F9/14

    摘要: A load handling module for a material handling vehicle can include a first camera configured to determine the position of an object in a first camera field of view, and a second camera positioned above the first camera and configured to determine the position of an object in a second camera field of view. A fork tip sensor can be secured to at least one fork proximate the tip end thereof, and can be configured to detect the presence of an object within a fork sensor field of view extending in front of the fork. A controller can be in communication with the first sensor, the second sensor, and the fork tip sensor, the controller being configured to autonomously control the material handling vehicle to pick up or drop-off a load.

    Assistance Systems and Methods for a Material Handling Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20220281728A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-08

    申请号:US17685715

    申请日:2022-03-03

    摘要: Systems and methods provide assistance to an operator of a material handling vehicle. A training reinforcement assistance device has a frame supporting an optical system, the optical system being configured to display virtual content on a display, and to enable viewing of at least a portion of a surrounding environment; an imager operably coupled with the frame; an accelerometer operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect an orientation of the frame; an eye-tracking unit operably coupled with the frame and configured to detect a viewing direction of an operator; and a controller operably coupled with the imager and the display. The controller receives environmental information from at least one of the imager, the accelerometer, or the eye-tracking unit and to overlay the image of the environment to assist the operator in maneuvering a material handling vehicle based on vehicle kinematics of the material handling vehicle.

    Systems and methods for transferring routes between material handling vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US11435749B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-06

    申请号:US17081554

    申请日:2020-10-27

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02 G05D1/00 G06Q10/08

    摘要: A method for transferring route information between material handling vehicles is provided. The method includes operating a first material handling vehicle along a route and collecting operation information, transferring the operation information to a warehouse management system that includes a transfer matrix, processing operation information with the transfer matrix, and transferring the processed operation information to a second material handling vehicle.

    Systems and methods for efficient hydraulic pump operation in a hydraulic system

    公开(公告)号:US11434119B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-06

    申请号:US16377641

    申请日:2019-04-08

    发明人: Erik C. Tracy

    IPC分类号: B66F9/075 B66F9/07 B66F9/22

    摘要: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining an efficient hydraulic pump speed of a hydraulic pump configured for use with a hydraulic system of a material handling vehicle having a fork assembly configured to perform a hydraulic function on a load on the fork assembly. In some configurations, the systems and methods may comprise measuring a height of the fork assembly using a height sensor. The systems and methods may further comprise measuring a temperature of hydraulic oil within the hydraulic system using a temperature sensor. The systems and methods may further comprise measuring a weight of the load using a weight sensor. The systems and methods may further comprise determining a hydraulic pump speed based on at least one of the height of the fork assembly, the temperature of the hydraulic oil, and the weight of the load.

    Battery management systems and methods

    公开(公告)号:US11411418B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-09

    申请号:US17112301

    申请日:2020-12-04

    IPC分类号: H02J7/00

    摘要: A battery management system is provided. The battery management system includes a controller comprising at least one processor and at least one memory. The at least one memory comprising instructions executed by the at least one processor to receive load information about a load from a load sensor, receive battery operating information from a battery sensor, determine a number of battery modules needed to supply the load and operate each battery module at or below a preferred discharge rate based on the load information and the battery operating information, select a group of battery modules included in the battery based on the number of battery modules and the battery operating information, each battery module included in the group of batteries having a current depth of discharge within the preferred depth of discharge range, and instruct the battery to supply the load using the group of battery modules.

    Multi-Position Load Detection Systems and Methods

    公开(公告)号:US20220153563A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-19

    申请号:US17590511

    申请日:2022-02-01

    IPC分类号: B66F9/075 B66F9/20

    摘要: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for detecting a load on at least one fork of a material handling vehicle. The systems and methods can comprise a housing; at least one sensor positioned within the housing; a sensor arm pivotally coupled to the housing; at least one sensor flag integral with or coupled to the inside of the sensor arm; and wherein when the sensor arm pivots inward toward the housing the at least on sensor flag triggers the at least one sensor to identify at least a first load position and a second load position.

    Systems and methods for a universal mount and universal frame on a material handling vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11180172B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-23

    申请号:US16417014

    申请日:2019-05-20

    摘要: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide a material handling vehicle configured for selectively coupling with any of a plurality of material handling attachments. In some configurations, the material handling vehicle includes a vehicle frame and a universal mounting assembly. The universal mounting assembly includes a universal mount coupled to the vehicle frame and having at least one linear actuator and at least one hinge, and a universal frame having at least one cradle rod pivotally coupled to the hinge and at least one bracket coupled to the linear actuator. Selective actuation of the at least one linear actuator pivots the universal frame relative to the vehicle frame.

    Systems and Methods for Control of a Remotely Controllable Material Handling Vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US20210276843A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-09

    申请号:US17193733

    申请日:2021-03-05

    摘要: A system for a remotely controllable material handling vehicle switchable between a manual mode and a travel request mode is provided. The system can include a control handle configured to at least control a speed and direction of the material handling vehicle when the material handling vehicle is in the manual mode and a remote control device in communication with the material handling vehicle and configured to provide a request to the material handling vehicle to move forward. The system can also include a mode switch configured to switch the material handling vehicle from the manual mode to the travel request mode and an operator compartment sensor configured to trigger a flag when a weight on a floor of an operator compartment of the material handling vehicle is greater than or equal to a predetermined weight.

    Systems and methods for vehicle simulation

    公开(公告)号:US11087639B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-10

    申请号:US15476039

    申请日:2017-03-31

    摘要: Systems and methods for material handling vehicle simulation are provided. In one aspect, a material handling vehicle simulation system includes a material handling vehicle having a plurality of controls operable to manipulate the material handling vehicle to perform a desired operation, and a vehicle controller configured to selectively transition between a standard mode where the vehicle controller is configured to instruct the vehicle to perform standard operating tasks and a simulation mode. The material handling simulation system further includes a simulation kit having a simulation display, and a simulation controller in communication with the plurality of controls and the simulation display. When the vehicle controller is in the simulation mode, the simulation controller is configured to simulate operation of the material handling vehicle on the simulation display in response to manipulation of at least one of the plurality of controls.