Vehicle immobilization mechanism
US11091133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/683
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for immobilization of a vehicle include a remote device coupled to a network, the remote device including a transceiver, and a vehicle including a communication interface coupled to the network, the communication interface configured to provide telematics data to, and receive commands from, the transceiver. The system further includes an energy store on the vehicle, the energy store configured to supply electrical power to the communication interface. In some embodiments, at least one of the commands received from the transceiver is configured to immobilize the vehicle. In some cases, the at least one command received from the transceiver is configured to release air pressure in an air line of the vehicle to actuate a plurality of air brakes on the vehicle, or to actuate a wheel-lock mechanism within an electrically powered drive axle on the vehicle.
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