Logistics system and method with position control
US6704626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L2205/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A logistics system and method are mounted on a vehicle and utilize vehicle position control for logistics operations, such as loading and unloading material to and from the vehicle. The position control can be GPS-based and/or based on linear movement of the vehicle, such as movement of a railcar along a rail track. A computer-based position control subsystem mounted on the vehicle is connected to and operates vehicle-mounted components for performing the logistics functions.
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