System and method for collecting recycling materials
US9296326B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F2700/09
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The embodiments herein provide a forklift truck for collecting recycling materials in a warehouse. The truck comprises an arm mechanism for lifting a recycling container from a baseline, a self-dumping hopper for holding the recycling materials, and an on-board module controlling a movement of the arm mechanism. The recycling container is configured for storing the recycling materials. The arm mechanism is configured to unload contents of the recycling container in the self-dumping hopper. The on-board module comprises a user interface for receiving a plurality of inputs from a user; and a controller for controlling the arm mechanism according to the inputs received from the user interface. The arm mechanism comprises the actuators and links for moving the arm mechanism in preset manner to avoid collisions based on the received signals from the on-board module and the sensors for monitoring a position of the arm mechanism.
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