Autonomous yard truck for moving a trailer
US12233911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D2107/70
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments include an autonomous yard truck that includes a speed control mechanism; a steering system; a geolocation sensor; a plurality of sensors; a fifth wheel coupling; a robotic arm disposed on the deck; an air hose with a first hose connector; a transceiver; and a controller. The controller may identify a first trailer hose connector location on a specific trailer; determine the location of a first hose connector on an autonomous yard truck; engage the first hose connector with a robotic arm; move the first hose connector from the first hose connector location to the first trailer hose connector location on the specific trailer with the robotic arm; connect the first hose connector with the first trailer hose connector; disengage the first hose connector from the robotic arm; and/or test the connection between the connection between the first hose connector and the first trailer hose connector.
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