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Dynamic stability determination system for lift trucks

US11807508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2019
Grant dateNov 7, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F17/003
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with powered vehicles are disclosed herein. In examples, a system for controlling a vehicle may include sensors and a processor coupled to the sensors. The processor may identify one or more values received from the one or more sensors, wherein the one or more values are associated with one or more conditions of the vehicle and/or the vehicle's environment, and determine, based on the one or more values, a net resultant force vector of one or more forces acting on a center of mass of the vehicle. The processor may further determine a relationship between the net resultant force vector and a stability polygon that is superimposed at a base of the vehicle, and determine whether to limit one or more of a speed, rate of change, and/or travel amount for one or more of the operational systems controlled by the processor based on the relationship between the net resultant force vector and the stability polygon. Other examples may be described and/or claimed.

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