Method and system for controlling the loading of a container associated with a vehicle
US8060283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0295
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leader location-determining receiver determines a leader location of a lead vehicle. A follower location-determining receiver determines a follower location of a follower vehicle, which has a container for storing a material. A data processor or position module calculates an observed relative position between the lead vehicle and the follower vehicle. Target relative positions are established between the lead vehicle and the follower vehicle. A data processor or selector selects a preferential one of the established target positions. A data processor or adjuster adjusts the observed relative position of the follower vehicle to achieve the selected preferential one of the established target positions.
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