Abstract

A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/26 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for remote control, e.g. for releasing
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• B60D 1/32 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for sway control involving damping devices

Abstract

A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60D 1/26 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for remote control, e.g. for releasing
• B60D 1/24 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions
• B60W 30/14 - Cruise control
• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• B60S 9/14 - Ground-engaging vehicle fittings for supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring the vehicle, wholly or in part, e.g. built-in jacks for both lifting and manoeuvring
• B60D 1/32 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for sway control involving damping devices
• B60S 9/21 - Power driven manoeuvring fittings, e.g. reciprocably driven steppers or rotatably driven cams comprising a rotatably driven auxiliary wheel or endless track, e.g. driven by a ground wheel