Vehicle automatic hoist system and method
US9896013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P1/6454
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling a hoist apparatus on a vehicle to automatically load and unload a container. The vehicle includes a chassis, a hoist apparatus coupled with the chassis, and at least one lift mechanism operative to move the hoist apparatus with respect to the chassis in response to the flow of hydraulic fluid along a fluid flow path. The vehicle also includes at least one valve in fluid communication with the at least one lift mechanism, a control system in electronic communication with the at least one valve, and a transceiver in electronic communication with the control system. The control system is operative to receive, via the transceiver, an initiation signal from a remote control unit. Further, the control system is operative to selectively actuate the at least one valve in response to the initiation signal to move the hoist apparatus.
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