Safety method and control device for an emergency vehicle

US11839782B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Scania CV AB · SE

Inventors

• André Claesson · Tullinge, SE
• Robert Sjödin · Nyköping, SE
• Linus Ährlig · Västerhaninge, SE
• Sami Teppola · Nykvarn, SE
• Tomas Skeppström · Gately Drive, SE
• Mikko Kallio · Haldummulla, LK
• Morgan Colling · Hölö, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 30, 2019
• Grant date: Dec 12, 2023
• Expiry date: Jul 7, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G05D2109/10
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a safety method for an emergency vehicle, the emergency vehicle being configured to be autonomously operated and comprising: an energy storage unit; sensor devices arranged to monitor the surroundings and the vehicle; a water pump; at least one connection unit for an external water source and/or a water hose; conduits arranged in fluid communication with the water pump and/or the at least one connection unit; a valve arrangement arranged in fluid communication with the water pump, the at least one connection unit and the conduits, the method comprising: receiving a command from a control center to operate the vehicle to a location associated with an emergency situation; operating the vehicle to the location; and controlling the vehicle to perform a safety function to alleviate the emergency situation.