Systems and methods for automated dock station servicing
US10878386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2825
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic dock servicing system can monitor status of dock stations and/or dock station components, analyze the status to determine whether it satisfies a service condition for one or more service actions and, when service conditions are satisfied, cause the corresponding service actions to be performed. In some embodiments, a control panel can track a number of trailer loading/unloading cycles at the dock station. When the number of cycles reaches a threshold for performing a service on the dock station, the control panel can automatically initiate the service action. Some service actions that can be initiated by placing a maintenance or part request, sending control signals to a control panel or to dock station components, and/or sending messages or providing remote controls to other personnel.
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