Finger-mounted apparatus for remotely controlling a materials handling vehicle
US9207673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A finger-mounted remote control device capable of wirelessly transmitting a travel request signal to a materials handling vehicle. The finger-mounted remote control device includes a rigid mounting structure adapted to be mounted over at least one finger of an operator's hand; a mounting strap coupled to said rigid mounting structure for securing said rigid mounting structure to the at least one finger; a wireless transmitter/power pack unit coupled to said rigid mounting structure; and control structure coupled to said mounting structure and comprising a switch adapted to be actuated by an operator's thumb so as to cause said wireless transmitter/power pack unit to generate a travel request signal to the materials handling vehicle.
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