Multiple zone sensing for materials handling vehicles traveling under remote control
US8725362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction.
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