Refuse collection vehicle controls
US11858735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2641
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A refuse collection vehicle includes a grabber that is operable to engage a refuse container, a lift arm that is operable to lift a refuse container, at least one sensor that is arranged to collect data indicating an angular position of the grabber, at least one sensor that is arranged to collect data indicating a relative positioning of the lift arm, a first controller for adjusting the angular position of the grabber, and a second controller adjusting the relative positioning of the lift arm. The adjustment of the angular position of the grabber is coordinated with the adjustment of the relative positioning of the lift arm.
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