Systems and methods of remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle
US9082293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises a wearable control device, and a corresponding receiver on the materials handling vehicle. The wearable control device is donned by an operator interacting with the materials handling vehicle, and comprises a wireless transmitter and a travel control communicably coupled to the wireless transmitter. Actuation of the travel control causes the wireless transmitter to transmit a first type signal designating a request to advance the vehicle in a first direction. The receiver is supported by the vehicle for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter. A traction control of the vehicle is responsive to a receipt of the first type signal by the receiver to cause the vehicle to advance.
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