Jerk reduction for lift trucks
US12280997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F17/003
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods can prevent or reduce jerk during operation of a materials-handling vehicle that is unloaded or carrying a load. The vehicle comprises one or more user input devices configured to receive from an operator a request to perform an action and a processor. The processor is configured to determine, before performing the action requested by the operator, a force acting on the load carried by the materials-handling vehicle as a result of the action requested by the operator. The processor determines whether the force would result in a jerk if the action is performed as requested. If it is determined that the force would result in a jerk, the action is modified so as to reduce the force. If it is determined that the force would not result in a jerk, the materials-handling vehicle performs the action as requested by the operator without modification to reduce the force.
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