Visually guided vehicle
US4566032A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0246
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optically guided, unmanned, load transporting vehicle, such as a fork-lift truck, includes an electric camera, such as an industrial television camera, and a controller for controlling the automatic running apparatus of the vehicle. Two reflectors are disposed in front of the camera so that the camera receives light from remote and near visual fields. A guide belt laid on floor for guiding the vehicle is formed with various bar codes representing halt, acceleration, deceleration, etc.
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