Cleaning machine with collision prevention
US8958937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A floor cleaning machine includes a set of obstacle sensors that detect when the machine is approaching an obstacle. If the obstacle is less than a threshold distance away from the machine, the machine may output an alert and override the operator's command with a command to reduce the speed of the machine. If the obstacle is less than a minimum threshold distance away from the machine, the machine may come to a complete stop to prevent the collision.
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