Method for controlling the height of a transport vehicle and related transport vehicle
US10787185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61F5/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for controlling the position relatively to a platform of a floor of a carriage including a bogie including a chassis, a primary suspension, and a secondary suspension, the method including the steps: measuring the height of the secondary suspension; and adjusting the height of the secondary suspension, according to the height of the platform for positioning the floor at the height of the platform. This method includes a step for estimating the height of the top of the chassis, the adjustment of the height of the secondary suspension being achieved according to the estimated height of the top of the chassis.
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