Work vehicle perception systems and front modules
US12015836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2213/001
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A front perception module is utilized in conjunction with a front ballast system, which is included in a work vehicle and which has a laterally-extending hanger bracket supporting a number of removable ballast weights. In various embodiments, the front perception module includes an environmental depth perception (EDP) sensor system including a first EDP device having a field of view (FOV) encompassing an environmental region forward of the work vehicle, a mounting base attached to the work vehicle, and a front module housing containing the EDP sensor system and joined to the work vehicle through the mounting base. The front module housing is positioned over and vertically spaced from the laterally-extending hanger bracket in a manner enabling positioning of the removable ballast weights beneath the front module housing.
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