A drum drive system includes a control system configured to control a prime mover, a variable displacement pump mechanically coupled to the prime mover, and a variable displacement motor fluidly coupled to the variable displacement pump. The control system has programmed instructions to operate the prime mover, the variable displacement motor, and the variable displacement pump to drive a drum of the vehicle; acquire pressure data indicative of a pressure of a fluid flowing between the variable displacement pump and the variable displacement motor; and in response to the pressure of the fluid being below a threshold pressure and while maintaining a drum speed of the drum: increase a pump displacement of the variable displacement pump, reduce a speed of the prime mover, and reduce a motor displacement of the variable displacement motor.
A door includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a window assembly including a window. The inner wall is configured to engage with a cab of a vehicle. The outer wall is coupled to the inner wall and spaced apart from the inner wall to form an interior cavity. The door is configured to move between a closed position in which the inner wall is engaged with the cab and an open position in which the inner wall is separated from the cab. In the closed position, at least a portion of the interior cavity is configured to be disposed outboard from the cab in a lateral direction. The window is slidably engaged to the door and configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. In the retracted position, the window is at least partially disposed in the portion of the interior cavity.
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a pump system, and a driveline. The driveline includes a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, an energy storage system, an engine coupled to the chassis, and an electromechanical device coupled to the chassis, the engine, and at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The driveline is a dual drive driveline such that, during any and all modes of operation of the driveline, the electromechanical device is incapable of or prevented from charging the energy storage system at any time when driven by the engine.
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 20/12 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
B60W 20/17 - Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for noise reduction
B60W 20/20 - Control strategies involving selection of hybrid configuration, e.g. selection between series or parallel configuration
B60W 20/40 - Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
A position tracking system can include a first position module, a second position module in communication with the first position module, and one or more processing circuits in communication with the first position module and the second position module. The one or more processing circuits can receive a plurality of signals corresponding to communications between the first position module and the second position module, determine a position of a wearable device, detect a change in the position of the wearable device, identify one or more actions performed by an operator, and determine that at least one evaluated action is included in the one or more actions.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, a lock, a tailgate, an ejector, an actuator, a second actuator, and a processor. The body defines a receptacle for storing refuse. The lock is coupled to the body and is configured to releasably secure a movable tailgate. The receptacle contains the ejector. The ejector can transition from a first position that is spaced from the tailgate to a second position proximate the tailgate. The actuator is configured to transition the ejector from the first position to the second position. The second actuator is configured to move the tailgate. The processor is configured to selectively unlock the tailgate and transition the ejector from the first position to the second position in response to receiving a single input to thereby eject refuse from the receptacle without receiving multiple inputs.
B65F 3/28 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by a lengthwise movement of a wall, e.g. a plate, a piston, or the like
B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
A scissor assembly for a lift device includes a first scissor layer and a second scissor layer vertically offset relative to the first scissor layer. The first scissor layer includes a first arm defining a first longitudinal axis and a second arm defining a second longitudinal axis. The first arm and the second arm are pivotably coupled at a first pivot point offset from the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. The second scissor layer includes a third arm defining a third longitudinal axis and a fourth arm defining a fourth longitudinal axis. The third arm and the fourth arm are pivotably coupled at a second pivot point offset from the third longitudinal axis and the fourth longitudinal axis.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehiclesPlatform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E04G 1/22 - Scaffolds having a platform on an extensible sub-structure, e.g. of telescopic type or with lazy-tongs mechanism
A vehicle system includes a first machine having a first controller, a second machine having a second controller, and a third controller in communication with the first controller and the second controller. The third controller is configured to receive a movement command, and send the movement command to the second controller. In response to receiving the movement command, the second controller is configured to send the movement command to the first controller, so that the first machine and the second machine perform the movement command substantially simultaneously.
A lift device includes a lift apparatus, a base assembly, and a controller. The lift apparatus is configured to raise and lower a removable robotic implement assembly. The base assembly is configured to support the lift apparatus and a primary mover. The primary mover is configured to provide rotational motion to one or more wheels supported by the base to move the lift apparatus. The controller is in communication with the implement assembly and the lift apparatus. The controller is configured to adjust a position of the robotic implement assembly and the lift apparatus in response to receiving instructions to perform a task.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body supported on to the chassis, a front bumper, a lift arm assembly selectively movable between a raised position and a lowered position, a fork tube coupled to the lift arm assembly and including a pair of bump plates, and a lateral stabilizer assembly. The lateral stabilizer assembly includes a backer plate coupled to the front bumper and a pivotal arm coupled to the backer plate and including a curved down stop arranged at an end of the pivotal arm. When the lift arm assembly moves from the raised position to the lowered position, the fork tube engages the pivotal arm and the pivotal arm pivots toward the backer plate. When the fork tube engages the pivotal arm, engagement between the pivotal arm and the pair of bump plates limits lateral movement of the fork tube.
A system for locating an asset on a worksite includes one or more processing circuits configured to receive a stored location of a tracking tag, capture data of a field of view including the stored location, determine, based on the data, if an asset is present in the field of view, upon determining that the asset is present in the field of view, compare the stored location to a calculated location of the asset, upon determining that the stored location is different than the calculated location, at least one of (i) update the stored location to be the calculated location or (ii) provide an indication of a difference between the stored location and the calculated location, and upon determining that the asset is missing from in the field of view, generate an indication indicating that the asset is missing from the field of view.
A boom system includes a base assembly, a boom assembly coupled to the base assembly, and a controller. The boom assembly includes a boom including a series of boom sections, a first implement coupled to a first boom section, a second implement coupled to a second boom section, and an actuator configured to vary a lateral distance between the first implement and the second implement. The controller is communicably coupled with the boom assembly and configured to control the actuator to prevent the lateral distance between the first implement and the second implement from falling below a minimum distance.
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable
B66C 23/70 - Jibs assembled from separate sections to form jibs of various discrete lengths
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a cab, a body, a front axle, a rear axle, an energy storage system, a water pump, and an electromagnetic device electrically coupled to the energy storage system. The electromagnetic device is coupled to the water pump and at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The electromagnetic device is configured to receive stored energy from the energy storage system and provide a mechanical output to selectively drive the water pump and the at least one of the front axle or the rear axle.
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/12 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of electric gearing
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
B60K 25/02 - Auxiliary drives directly from an engine shaft
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
F16D 21/00 - Systems comprising a plurality of mechanically-actuated clutches
A lift device a base having at least two pivotal wheels and two pivotally-fixed wheels held in a forward-aligned orientation, a retractable lift mechanism, a platform coupled to and supported by a second end of the retractable lift mechanism, a steering system extending between the at least two pivotal wheels. The steering system includes a first knuckle, a second knuckle, a first tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the first knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to a drag link, a second tie rod having a first end pivotally coupled to the second knuckle and a second end pivotally coupled to the drag link, and an electrical actuator extending along a first axis. The electrical actuator is coupled to the drag link so that movement of electrical actuator translates the drag link about a second axis offset from and parallel to the first axis.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
14.
BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC REFUSE VEHICLE
A refuse vehicle including a chassis, a body assembly coupled to the chassis, the body assembly defining a refuse compartment, and an electric energy system, the electric energy system including one or more battery cells and control hardware, the electric energy system detachably coupled to the body and configured to be accessed by a door in the body, and wherein the one or more battery cells of the electric energy system are replaceable.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
A fully-electric lift assembly for a refuse vehicle includes a track, a carrier, and a push chain. The track includes multiple channels that extend along an entire length of a path of the track. The carrier is configured to translate along the path of the track. The carrier includes multiple slidable members, each slidable member configured to engage the track at a corresponding one of the channels. The push chain is configured to couple with the carrier at a first end and be driven by an electric motor. The push chain is configured to exert a pushing force on the carrier to drive the carrier to ascend along the track.
B65F 3/08 - Platform elevators or hoists with guides or runways for raising or tipping receptacles
B60P 1/44 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading having a loading platform thereon raising the load to the level of the load supporting or containing element
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
An adapter assembly includes an adapter, a fastener, and a cross member. The adapter includes a first plate defining a first aperture and a second aperture, and a second plate defining a third aperture and a fourth aperture. The second plate is spaced from the first plate such that a recess is positioned therebetween. The recess is configured to receive a portion of a frame of a vehicle such that the first aperture and the third aperture align with a frame aperture defined by the portion of the frame. The fastener is selectively insertable through the first aperture of the first plate, the second aperture of the second plate, and the frame aperture to couple the adapter to the portion of the frame. The cross member is selectively insertable through the second aperture and the fourth aperture. The cross member is configured to engage with a lift device.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab supported on the chassis, and a body assembly supported on the chassis and arranged behind the cab. The body assembly includes a body, a hopper volume, a storage volume, a wall arranged between the hopper volume and the storage volume. The wall defines an opening that provides access between the hopper volume and the storage volume. The body assembly further includes a panel coupled to the wall so that the panel is movable between an open position where opening is uncovered and a closed position where the opening is covered by the panel.
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
B65F 3/08 - Platform elevators or hoists with guides or runways for raising or tipping receptacles
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
B65F 3/28 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by a lengthwise movement of a wall, e.g. a plate, a piston, or the like
18.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
An electrified vehicle includes a chassis having a frame member, a tractive element, a suspension assembly having a support linkage pivotally coupled to the frame member so that the support linkage is configured to pivot about a pivot point, and an axle assembly coupled to the tractive element and supported on the support linkage. The axle assembly includes an axle and an electric motor that is oriented so that the electric motor extends in a direction toward the pivot point.
B60G 13/00 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
A fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle, a rear axle, a fluid tank having a maximum fluid capacity of at least about 6,000 liters, a battery pack, and an electromechanical transmission coupled to the battery pack and at least one of the front axle or the rear axle. The electromechanical transmission includes one or more electric motors configured to receive power from the battery pack to facilitate accelerating the fire fighting vehicle from 0 to 50 miles-per-hour in 30 seconds or less while the fluid tank is at the maximum fluid capacity.
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 17/02 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of clutch
B60K 17/12 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing of electric gearing
B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
B60K 25/02 - Auxiliary drives directly from an engine shaft
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60W 20/13 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to stay within battery power input or output limitsControlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
F16D 21/00 - Systems comprising a plurality of mechanically-actuated clutches
A front axle assembly includes an axle and a steering assembly. The steering assembly includes a pair of wheel hubs coupled to opposing ends of the axle, a steering gear mechanism configured to be positioned between (a) a first vertical plane defined by a first frame rail of the vehicle and (b) a second vertical plane defined by a second frame rail of the vehicle, and a linkage assembly coupling the steering gear mechanism to the pair of wheel hubs to facilitate steering the pair of wheel hubs through actuation of the steering gear mechanism. Components of linkage assembly do not extend through the first frame rail or the second frame rail.
Another implementation of the present disclosure is a refuse vehicle. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled with the chassis, a tailgate, an electric lock, and a fully electric tailgate actuator assembly. The body assembly defines a refuse compartment. The tailgate is coupled with a rear of the body and is transitionable between a first position to limit access to the refuse compartment and a second position to allow access to the refuse compartment. The electric lock is operable between an engaged state and a disengaged state to limit movement of the tailgate out of the first position when the electric lock is in the engaged state. The fully electric tailgate actuator assembly is configured to transition the tailgate between the first position and the second position.
E05F 15/614 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by meshing gear wheels, one of which being mounted at the wing pivot axisPower-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for swinging wings operated by a motor acting directly on the wing pivot axis
B60P 1/14 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element actuated by mechanical gearing only with cables, chains, or the like
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
A driveline for an electrified vehicle includes an engine, a pump, a first electric motor, a second electric motor configured to drive a tractive assembly of the electrified vehicle, a first clutch positioned between the engine and the first electric motor, and a second clutch positioned between the first electric motor and the pump. With the first clutch engaged and the second clutch disengaged, the engine is configured to drive the first electric motor to generate electricity to charge a battery of the electrified vehicle. With the first clutch disengaged and the second clutch engaged, the first electric motor is configured to drive the pump. With the first clutch engaged and the second clutch engaged, the engine is configured to drive the pump.
F16H 3/72 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion using gears having orbital motion with a secondary drive, e.g. regulating motor, in order to vary speed continuously
B60K 6/365 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings with the gears having orbital motion
B60K 6/38 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the driveline clutches
B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
B60K 6/445 - Differential gearing distribution type
F16H 37/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings
F16H 37/08 - Combinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with a plurality of driving or driven shaftsCombinations of mechanical gearings, not provided for in groups comprising essentially only toothed or friction gearings with arrangements for dividing torque between two or more intermediate shafts with differential gearing
A lift device includes a lift apparatus for raising and lowering a robotic attachment. The lift apparatus includes a base assembly, the base assembly including a prime mover to rotate one or more wheels. The robotic attachment includes a base, a primary robotic implement, and a secondary robotic implement, each moveable independent of the base. The robotic attachment further includes a stabilizer bar coupled to the base and configured to engage with an external support to provide a stabilizing force to the robotic attachment. At least one of the primary robotic implement and the secondary robotic implement are configured to move one or more end effectors to perform a welding operation, including a weld gun, a weld lead, and a needle scaler. The lift apparatus may also include a control system configured to position the robotic implements in a plurality of preset positions.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
An attachment system includes a lateral member and an attachment interface configured to selectively engage with an attachment to facilitate releasably coupling the attachment to the vehicle. The attachment interface includes a connecting plate coupled to the lateral member. The connecting plate includes (i) an upper interface positioned at an upper end thereof and (ii) a lower interface positioned at a lower end thereof. The upper interface defines a first aperture. The lower interface defines a second aperture. The connecting plate is configured to engage with an interface of the attachment such that the first aperture and the second aperture of the connecting plate align with corresponding apertures of the interface to removably receive a plurality of fasteners to selectively couple the attachment to the attachment interface.
An aerial work platform includes a tractive assembly coupled to a chassis, a stabilizer arm movable between a rest position and an operating position, a cage defining a supporting surface, and a lifting assembly movable between a raised position and a fully lowered position. The lifting assembly includes a first lift arm extending along a first axis from a first proximal end portion to a first distal end portion and a second lift arm extending along a second axis from a second proximal end portion to a second distal end portion. The first proximal end portion is coupled to the chassis. The second proximal end portion is coupled to the first distal end portion. The second distal end portion is coupled to the cage. The first distal end portion and the second distal end portion extend in opposite directions when the lifting assembly is in the fully lowered position.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab, a cargo body, and a window assembly. The cab is coupled to the chassis. The cargo body is coupled to the chassis, rearward of the cab. The window assembly is positioned on a door of the cab and includes a first window, a second window, and a seal. The first window is fixedly coupled with one or more support columns. The second window is translatably coupled with the first window, and is translatable between a first position and a second position. The seal extends between the first window and the second window. The seal is fixedly coupled with the first window and is configured to sealingly engage the second window when the second window is in the first position.
B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
E05B 79/04 - Mounting of lock casings to the vehicle, e.g. to the wing
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 83/40 - Locks for passenger or like doors for sliding doors
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a first energy storage device, a body, an electric power take-off system, and a subsystem coupled to the body and moveable using hydraulic power from the electric power take-off system. The first energy storage device (e.g., a battery) is supported by the chassis and is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The body is configured for storing refuse, and is supported by the chassis. The electric power take-off system is positioned on the body and includes an electric motor, a second energy storage device configured to provide electric power to the electric motor, and a hydraulic pump that is drive by the electric motor. The electric motor drives the hydraulic pump to convert the electrical power into hydraulic power.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
A body tie-down for a chassis includes a mounting plate, a spring assembly, and a rigid member. The mounting plate is configured to fixedly couple with a body frame member with one or more fasteners, each of the fasteners including a bolt and a collar that are swaged together. The rigid member is configured to couple with the mounting plate through the spring assembly to provide a semi-resilient joint between the rigid member and the mounting plate, the rigid member configured to fixedly couple with a frame.
A joystick control system for a refuse vehicle includes multiple joystick input devices, and a single controller. The single controller is configured to receive a user input from one or more of the multiple joystick input devices. The controller is also configured to identify which of the joystick input devices provide the user input. The controller is also configured to generate control signals, in response to receiving the user input, for one or more controllable elements of the refuse vehicle based on which of the joystick input devices provides the user input and the user input. The controller is also configured to provide the control signals to the one or more controllable elements of the refuse vehicle to operate the one or more controllable elements of the refuse vehicle according to the user input.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
A vehicle includes a chassis including a frame rail extending longitudinally, a tractive element coupled to the chassis, an electric motor coupled to the chassis, a shaft coupling the electric motor to the tractive element such that the electric motor is configured to drive the tractive element to propel the vehicle, the shaft extending longitudinally, and a water pump configured to provide a flow of water in response to receiving mechanical energy provided by the electric motor.
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B28C 5/42 - Apparatus specially adapted for being mounted on vehicles with provision for mixing during transport
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60P 3/16 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying mixed concrete, e.g. having rotatable drums
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A lift machine includes a chassis defining a longitudinal center axis, a boom assembly pivotable relative to the chassis, an axle pivotally coupled to the chassis and configured to pivot about the longitudinal center axis, an actuator positioned on a first lateral side of the longitudinal center axis and to facilitate selectively restricting oscillation of the axle, and a controller configured to operate the actuator in a reset mode in response to a tilt angle of the chassis exceeding a first angle threshold. During the reset mode, the controller is configured to (a) prohibit drive functionality of the lift machine and (b) lock the actuator to prevent oscillation of the axle until an elevation angle of the boom assembly is less than a second angle threshold.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
33.
ELECTRIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC REFUSE VEHICLE
A refuse vehicle includes a body, a lift assembly coupled to the body and including an electrical actuator, an electric energy system configured to store power and to supply power to the lift assembly, and an electronic control system configured to weigh contents of the receptacle by performing operations including controlling the electrical actuator to move the receptacle from a first position to a second position when the receptacle contains the contents and measuring a first current draw of the electrical actuator, controlling the electrical actuator to move the receptacle from the first position to the second position when the receptacle is empty and measuring a second current draw of the electrical actuator, and determining the weight of the contents of the receptacle based on a comparison between the first current draw and the second current draw.
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
A chassis for a lift device includes a base, an arm, and a first actuator. The base has a first end and an opposing second end. The first end defines an arm interface and a pivot actuator interface. The arm includes a longitudinal portion pivotably coupled to the arm interface and a lateral portion extending from the longitudinal portion. The lateral portion defines a second pivot actuator interface. The lateral portion is configured to support a tractive element. The pivot actuator extends between the first pivot actuator interface and the second pivot actuator interface. At least a portion of a bottom surface of the lateral portion has a sloped profile.
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
B62D 7/14 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins the pivotal axes being situated in more than one plane transverse to the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle, e.g. all-wheel steering
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device, a body, an electric power take-off system, and a disconnect. The energy storage device is supported by the chassis and is configured to provide electrical power to a prime mover. Activation of the prime mover selectively drives the refuse vehicle. The body is supported by the chassis and defines a receptacle for storing refuse. The electric power take-off system is positioned on the refuse vehicle, and includes a motor that is configured to drive a hydraulic pump to convert electrical power received from the energy storage device into hydraulic power. The disconnect is positioned between the energy storage device and the electric power take-off system and is configured to selectively decouple the electric power take-off system from the energy storage device.
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
36.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING OPERATION OF A LIFT DEVICE
A lift device includes a chassis, tractive elements, a platform, a lift assembly, a first set of proximity sensors, and a controller. The tractive elements are rotatably coupled to the chassis and support the chassis. The platform is disposed above the chassis and includes a deck for supporting an operator. The lift assembly couples the platform to the chassis and can selectably move the platform between a lowered position and a raised position. The first set of proximity sensors are coupled to the platform and detect a distance of an obstacle relative to the platform. The controller is operably coupled with an alert system and receives obstacle detection data from the first set of proximity sensors. The controller selects a subset of the first set of proximity sensors to analyze based on an active function of the lift device and determines whether the obstacle is within the minimum allowable distance.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
37.
EQUIPMENT VISUAL STATUS INDICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD
A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive, from a device, a selection of an attribute of a component of the lift device; determine a threshold measure associated with the selected attribute; receive, via a sensor, a measure associated with the selected attribute of the component of the lift device; compare the received measure and the threshold measure associated with the selected attribute of the component of the lift device; and provide, based on the comparison, an indication in accordance with an indicator characteristic representing a status of the component of the lift device.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 9/12 - PlatformsForksOther load-supporting or load-gripping members
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
G05D 1/225 - Remote-control arrangements operated by off-board computers
G05D 1/226 - Communication links with the remote-control arrangements
G05D 1/692 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles involving a plurality of disparate vehicles
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08B 3/00 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electric transmissionVisible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H04L 67/52 - Network services specially adapted for the location of the user terminal
H04L 67/63 - Routing a service request depending on the request content or context
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A vehicle includes a body, a partition, a seating unit, and a storage rack. The body includes a cab portion having a first floor portion defining a first pair of slots and a cargo body portion positioned rearward of the cab portion. The cargo body portion includes a second floor portion defining a second pair of slots. The partition at least partially separates the cab portion and the cargo body portion. The seating unit includes a frame assembly having a pair of legs that engage with the first pair of slots and the second pair of slots such that the seating unit is selectively repositionable between (a) a first position forward of the partition and within the cab portion and (b) a second position rearward of the partition and within the cargo body portion. The storage rack is selectively positionable in the cab portion when the seating unit is removed therefrom.
B60J 10/70 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens
B60N 2/00 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
E05B 79/04 - Mounting of lock casings to the vehicle, e.g. to the wing
E05B 81/14 - Power-actuated vehicle locks characterised by the function or purpose of the powered actuators operating on bolt detents, e.g. for unlatching the bolt
E05B 83/40 - Locks for passenger or like doors for sliding doors
A fire apparatus includes a first frame rail, a second frame rail, a torque box, a first mounting assembly coupled to a first end of the torque box, a second mounting assembly coupled to an opposing second end of the torque box, a first plurality of pins, and a second plurality of pins. The first mounting assembly includes a first mount coupled to a first side of the torque box and a second mount coupled to an opposing second side of the torque box. The second mounting assembly includes a third mount coupled to the first side and a fourth mount coupled to the opposing second side. The first pins extend through the first frame rail and the first mount, and the second frame rail and the second mount. The second pins extend through the first frame rail and the third mount, and the second frame rail and the fourth mount.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
40.
FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A fire fighting system for a fire apparatus includes a fluid system including a pump, a sensor configured to acquire data regarding the fluid system, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to determine a characteristic of the fluid system based on the data and provide a notification based on the characteristic.
A machine includes a base having a front end and a rear end, a first assembly pivotably coupled to the front end of the base and including a first tractive element, a second assembly pivotably coupled to the rear end of the base and including a second tractive element, a first actuator coupled to a frontmost wall of the front end of the base and the first assembly, and a second actuator coupled to a rearmost wall of the rear end of the base and the second assembly.
B66F 9/00 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B60P 1/34 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element in combination with another movement of the element the other movement being raising or lowering
B60P 3/12 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for salvaging damaged vehicles
B66C 9/00 - Travelling gear incorporated in, or fitted to, trolleys or cranes
B66C 23/00 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes
B66F 5/04 - Mobile jacks of the garage type mounted on wheels or rollers with fluid-pressure-operated lifting gear
B66F 9/065 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks non-masted
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
E01B 27/17 - Machines therefor, e.g. so-called sleeper-tamping machines combined with means for lifting, levelling, or slewing the track
A leveling system for a lift device includes an axle, a pin, a cradle, and a chassis. The axle is configured to rotatably couple with one or more tractive elements. The pin extends through a bore of the axle. The cradle is pivotally coupled with the pin. The chassis is pivotally coupled with the pin and includes a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator and the second actuator each include a body and a rod configured to extend relative to the body. The rods of the first actuator and the second actuator are configured to be extended to engage corresponding surfaces on opposite sides of the cradle. The cradle and the chassis are configured to rock in unison a limited angular amount relative to the axle.
B60G 9/02 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels the axle or housing being pivotally mounted on the vehicle
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
43.
EXTENDABLE LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A FRONT END LOADING REFUSE VEHICLE
A lift assembly includes a first lift arm including a first arm portion and a second arm portion, a second lift arm including a third arm portion and a fourth arm portion, a first actuator positioned to facilitate repositioning the second arm portion of the first lift arm relative to the first arm portion of the first lift arm, a second actuator positioned to facilitate repositioning the fourth arm portion of the second lift arm relative to the third arm portion of the second lift arm, and one or more pivot actuators positioned to facilitate pivoting the lift assembly between a stowed position and a working position. The first actuator is configured to reposition the second arm portion relative to the first arm portion and the second actuator is configured to reposition the fourth arm portion relative to the third arm portion when the one or more pivot actuators pivot the lift assembly between the stowed position and the working position.
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
B60P 1/50 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element loading from in front of the vehicle
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
44.
WIRELESS CHARGING POSITIONING MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE
A vehicle includes a chassis, an energy storage device, and a positioning mechanism coupled to the chassis. The positioning mechanism includes an actuator and a charging coil configured to receive electrical energy from an external charging coil and transfer the electrical energy to the energy storage device. The positioning mechanism is configured to adjust the positioning of the charging coil relative to the chassis by actuating the charging coil in a first direction.
B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
A concrete mixer vehicle includes a trainer cab that is coupled to a chassis and arranged laterally outwardly relative to a main cab. The trainer cab includes: (a) a seat mounted to a recessed mounting floor that is arranged rearward of a wheel well, (b) a support beam that includes an air vent and air flow path integrated into the support beam, or (c) a windshield wiper with a park location that is arranged between a trainer cab column and a superstructure support so that the windshield wiper is hidden from being viewed from within the main cab.
A concrete mixer vehicle includes a controller that is configured to detect that an engine is in an idle condition and selectively shutdown the engine in response to detecting that one or more override conditions are met.
A foldable rail assembly includes a lower rail assembly extending upwardly away from a platform, an upper rail assembly extending above the lower rail assembly, a rotatable member coupling the upper rail assembly to the lower rail assembly such that the upper rail assembly is movable between a first position and a second position, and a first latch and a second latch configured to limit movement of the upper rail assembly away from the second position when engaged. In the first position, the foldable rail assembly extends from the platform to a first height. In the second position, the foldable rail assembly extends from the platform to a second height, the first height being larger than the second height. The first latch engages in response to the upper rail assembly entering the second position. The second latch is manually engaged by an operator.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A lift device including a base, a platform that is repositionable relative to the base between a raised position and a lowered position, a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform, and a booster positioned to apply an upward force on the scissor assembly when the platform is in the lowered position. The scissor assembly includes a scissor layer including a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm, a tensile member coupled to the scissor layer, and a motor configured to apply a tensile force onto the tensile member to move the platform relative to the base.
B66F 7/06 - Lifting frames, e.g. for lifting vehiclesPlatform lifts with platforms supported by levers for vertical movement
B66F 7/28 - Constructional details, e.g. end stops, pivoting supporting members, sliding runners adjustable to load dimensions
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
E04G 1/22 - Scaffolds having a platform on an extensible sub-structure, e.g. of telescopic type or with lazy-tongs mechanism
An adapter assembly for lifting a vehicle includes an adapter, a pin, and a cross member. The adapter includes a pair of plates and a tubular member. The pair of plates have a recess positioned therebetween. The pair of plates define a pair of pin apertures. The recess is configured to receive a portion of a frame of the vehicle such that the pair of pin apertures aligns with a frame aperture defined by the portion of the frame. The tubular member is coupled to the pair of plates. The tubular member defines an adapter aperture. The pin is selectively insertable through the pair of pin apertures and the frame aperture to couple the adapter to the portion of the frame. The cross member is selectively insertable through the adapter aperture of the tubular member.
An intermediate container system for detecting a waste receptacle includes an intermediate container and a processor. The intermediate container includes a container, an extension arm coupled to the container, a manipulator coupled to a distal end of the extension arm, and a camera configured to obtain image data associated with a target area proximate the intermediate container. The processor is configured to generate, based on the image data, a pose candidate located within the target area. The processor is also configured to verify if the pose candidate matches a template representation corresponding to the waste receptacle. Responsive to the pose candidate matching the template representation, the processor is also configured to determine a location of the waste receptacle. The processor is also configured to operate at least one of the extension arm or the manipulator to move the manipulator based on the location of the waste receptacle.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body supported on the chassis, a pump, a tank configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the pump, and a service indicator configured to provide an indication of a fluid level within the tank. The service indicator includes a light, a graphic on a display, or a symbol in an augmented reality overlay. The service indicator is configured to provide the indication of the fluid level within the tank in response to a request signal.
A system for detecting a waste receptacle includes a collection assembly and a processor. The collection assembly includes a plurality of interface members configured to engage the waste receptacle and a camera configured to obtain image data associated with a target area proximate the interface members. the processor is configured to generate, based on the image data, a pose candidate located within the target area. The processor is also configured to verify if the pose candidate matches a template representation corresponding to the waste receptacle. Responsive to the pose candidate matching the template representation, the processor is also configured to determine a location of the waste receptacle. The processor is also configured to operate at least one of a lift arm actuator or an articulation actuator of a lift assembly to move the interface members based on the location of the waste receptacle.
A refuse vehicle can include a first camera, a second camera, and one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits can communicate with the first camera and the second camera. The one or more processing circuits can receive first data associated with a collection site proximate to the refuse vehicle, detect a first object and a second object based on the first data, generate one or more bounding boxes to establish a dimension for the first object, and determine a position of the first object relative to the second object.
A refuse vehicle can include a camera and one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits can detect a movement of the refuse vehicle, receive image data that includes a waste receptacle, determine a position of the waste receptacle relative to the refuse vehicle based on the image data, and generate a user interface that includes a visual indication of the position of the waste receptacle relative to the refuse vehicle.
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body supported on the chassis, and a universal bracket coupled to the chassis. The universal bracket is coupled to (a) a lift cylinder assembly that is configured to lift the body relative to the chassis, or (b) a tiedown assembly that is configured to oppose movement of the body relative to the chassis. The universal bracket includes a sidewall that is coupled to a debris deflection device, a spill kit, a tire chain holder, an air dryer, a wheel chock holder, or a service lift pump.
A fall arrest system for use with a platform includes a first bracket and a second bracket configured to be coupled to the platform, a horizontal support coupled to the first bracket and the second bracket, and a harness adapter slidably coupled to the horizontal support and configured to be coupled to a harness worn by an operator. The first bracket defines a recess configured to receive a guardrail of the platform when the first bracket is coupled to the platform. The harness adapter is repositionable along a length of the horizontal support.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
An aerial work platform is provided with a people-holding cage suitable to be moved by a lifting unit provided with a telescopic arm, which has four section bars that are movable between respective extracted positions and respective retracted positions under the thrust of an actuator cylinder and of two rope operating systems fitted inside the telescopic arm, and is provided with at least one pipe fitted inside the telescopic arm to feed an operating fluid along the telescopic arm.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
A charge management system includes one or more processing circuits. The one or more processing circuits include one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors. The one or more memory devices are configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive an indication regarding an electrified fire apparatus being connected to a charging station, determine a charge readiness score for the electrified fire apparatus, and provide a charge management function by transmitting a signal to at least one of the charging station or the electrified fire apparatus to prevent charging from starting, stop charging if already charging, start charging if not already charging, or continue charging if already charging based on the charge readiness score.
A vehicle system includes a vehicle including a sensor and processing circuitry including a memory onboard the vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to receive a first data point, a second data point, and a third data point regarding the condition from the sensor at different times, record the first data point of the sensor data in the memory, determine, based on a comparison of the second data point and the first data point, that the second data point should not be recorded in the memory, record the third data point in the memory in response to a determination based on a comparison of the third data point and the first data point, and transmit the first data point and the third data point from the memory to the remote device.
A scene management system includes a first communication device including a first sensor configured to provide first sensor data regarding a first data source associated with a first agency, a second communication device including a second sensor configured to provide second sensor data regarding a second data source associated with a second agency different from the first agency, and processing circuitry in communication with the first communication device and the second communication device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the first sensor data and the second sensor data and transmit the first sensor data and the second sensor data to a remote device.
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a first rear axle coupled to the chassis, a second rear axle coupled to the chassis, a water tank supported on the chassis in a location above the first rear axle, an electromechanical transmission device coupled to the chassis in a location above the first rear axle and below the water tank, and a high voltage module supported on the chassis in a location above the second rear axle. The first rear axle is between the front axle and the second rear axle. The high voltage module includes a battery pack assembly and a high voltage wiring harness connected to the electromechanical transmission device.
B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
B62D 21/02 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted comprising longitudinally or transversely arranged frame members
B62D 61/10 - Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels, not otherwise provided for, e.g. four wheels in diamond pattern with more than four wheels
A handheld remote control for a crane includes a wireless transceiver, an input device, a display screen, and processing circuitry. The wireless transceiver is configured to wirelessly communicate with a controller of the crane. The input device is configured to receive a user input. The display screen is configured to display information regarding deployment of a stabilizer of the crane. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain the user input via the input device, and cause at least one stabilizer of the crane to deploy or retract based on the user input.
A power system for a vehicle includes a first energy storage device coupled to an electrical load, a second energy storage device, a first switch and a second switch arranged in series between the second energy storage device and the electrical load, such that the second switch is electrically decoupled from the second energy storage device when the first switch is open, and a controller coupled to the first switch. The controller is configured to command the first switch to disconnect the second energy storage device from the electrical load in response to an indication of a power draw from the electrical load. The first energy storage device utilizes a first energy storage technology. The second energy storage device utilizes a second energy storage technology different from the first energy storage technology.
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
An electrified fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a first rear axle coupled to the chassis, a second rear axle coupled to the chassis, a water tank supported on the chassis in a location above the first rear axle, an electromechanical transmission device coupled to the chassis in a location above the first rear axle and below the water tank, and a high voltage module supported on the chassis in a location above the second rear axle. The first rear axle is between the front axle and the second rear axle. The high voltage module includes a battery pack assembly and a high voltage wiring harness connected to the electromechanical transmission device.
A response vehicle can respond to an incident. The response vehicle can be communication with a server and a plurality of communication devices. The response vehicle can include one or more processing circuits that can acquire data from the plurality of communication devices, determine which of the plurality of communication devices are located proximate to the response vehicle based on the data, and transmit a plurality of datasets pertaining to the plurality of communication devices located proximate the response vehicle to the server.
An intermediate carry can for a refuse vehicle includes a container configured to couple to the refuse vehicle, an extension arm coupled to the container, and an attachment member coupled to an end of the extension arm. The attachment member has an interface configured to engage with a plurality of attachments to facilitate selectively interchanging the plurality of attachments. The interface defines a first plurality of apertures and a second plurality of apertures that facilitate adjusting a position of at least one of the plurality of attachments relative to the attachment member.
A hydraulic system includes a support structure, a hydraulic actuator, a rigid tube, a flexible tube, and a fluid port. At least a portion of the hydraulic actuator is movable between a retracted orientation and an extended orientation relative to the support structure. A first rigid tube end of the rigid tube is coupled to the hydraulic actuator. A second flexible tube end is coupled to a second rigid tube end of the rigid tube. The fluid port is coupled to the support structure so that the rigid tube moves relative to the fluid port between the retracted orientation and the extended orientation. The fluid port is coupled to the second flexible tube end so that the second rigid tube end and the fluid port are disposed along the same reference plane when the hydraulic actuator is in both the retracted orientation and the extended orientation.
A machine localization system includes a work machine including a chassis and an extendable implement, a first pressure sensor coupled to the work machine, a second pressure sensor located at a known elevation, and a computing system operably coupled to the work machine, the first pressure sensor, and the second pressure sensor. The computing system is configured to receive a first pressure reading from the first pressure sensor and a second pressure reading from the second pressure sensor, determine an elevation of the work machine based on at least the first pressure reading and the second pressure reading, determine a maximum operating height of the extendable implement based on at least the determined elevation, and configure the extendable implement to not exceed the maximum operating height.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 9/12 - PlatformsForksOther load-supporting or load-gripping members
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
G05D 1/225 - Remote-control arrangements operated by off-board computers
G05D 1/226 - Communication links with the remote-control arrangements
G05D 1/692 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles involving a plurality of disparate vehicles
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G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G08B 3/00 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems
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G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
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A vehicle includes a suspension system having a first damper, a second damper, and a controller. The dampers include housings and pistons sealingly interfaced with an inner diameter of the housing, dividing the damper into a first and second chamber. The suspension system includes proportional variable relief valves which control pressure of fluid entering or exiting one of the first and second chamber of one of the first and second damper. The controller controls the valves to control extension or compression of the first damper and extension or compression of the second damper based on a degree of roll of the vehicle during a turn of the vehicle or a degree of pitch of the vehicle during acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle. The first and second damper control a roll and pitch of the vehicle. The valves control a damping rate of one of the first and second damper.
B60G 17/016 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input
B60G 13/08 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers dissipating energy, e.g. frictionally of fluid type hydraulic
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis and a vehicle body. A variable displacement pump is positioned within the vehicle body and is configured to pump hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic fluid reservoir into a high pressure line of a hydraulic circuit. A lifting system on the vehicle includes at least one actuator in fluid communication with the variable displacement pump, which delivers pressurized hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic fluid reservoir to the actuator through the high pressure line to adjust a position of the actuator. A valve is positioned downstream of the variable displacement pump. In a first valve position, the valve restricts flow outward from the high pressure line. In a second valve position, the valve directs fluid from the high pressure line into a lower pressure line to reduce a hydraulic pressure within the high pressure line and adjust an output parameter of the variable displacement pump.
A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a light system, and a vehicle controller. The light system includes a lightbar and a plurality of lights. The lightbar is coupled to the cab. The lightbar includes a plurality of lightbar lights and a lightbar controller. The plurality of lights are positioned about at least one of the cab or the body. The plurality of lights are directly coupled to the lightbar controller via a local interconnect network. The vehicle controller is directly coupled to the lightbar controller via a controller area network.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
A range extension system for a refuse vehicle includes a battery, and a controller. The battery is configured to provide electrical energy for accessories of the refuse vehicle. The controller is configured to obtain a state of charge of the battery and limit operation of at least one of the accessories in response to the state of charge of the battery to extend a transportation range of the refuse vehicle.
A vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle assembly coupled to the chassis, a rear axle assembly coupled to the chassis, a powertrain coupled to the chassis, the powertrain including an engine, an engine air intake coupled to the engine to provide clean air to the engine, an exhaust system coupled to the engine to expel a flow of exhaust gases from the engine, and a suction conduit extending between the exhaust system and the engine air intake.
B62D 47/00 - Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers
B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
B60K 11/08 - Air inlets for coolingShutters or blinds therefor
B60K 13/02 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning intake
B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
B60K 17/00 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
B60K 17/346 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having a transfer gear the transfer gear being a differential gear
B60K 17/348 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having differential means for driving one set of wheels, e.g. the front, at one speed and the other set, e.g. the rear, at a different speeds
B60N 2/30 - Non-dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
B62D 21/18 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted characterised by the vehicle type and not provided for in groups
B62D 23/00 - Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
F16D 55/226 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is moved axially
A tipper assembly includes a base, an actuator coupled to the base, an arm coupled to the actuator, an implement coupled to the arm, and a shaker assembly coupled to the actuator. The implement includes an upper retainer and a lower retainer that are configured to engage with a container such that operation of the actuator facilitates pivoting the container from a base position to a dump position. The shaker assembly includes one or more linkages configured to facilitate providing a shake function when the container is in the dump position.
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
F16H 21/40 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
A refuse vehicle includes a chassis supporting a plurality of wheels and a vehicle body. The vehicle body defines a receptacle for storing refuse. A lifting system is movable between a first position and a second position offset from the first position. A processing unit is in communication with a first sensor having a first field of view and a second sensor having a second field of view. The processing unit activates the second sensor upon receiving an indication, from the first sensor, that an indicator is present within the first field of view. In some embodiments, the indicator is the presence of a positive object, like a waste container. In other embodiments, the indicator is the omission of an object (e.g., no container is detected) within the field of view.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60P 1/48 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading using pivoted arms raisable above the load supporting or containing element
A response vehicle system includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to determine whether a response vehicle has arrived at a scene and provide a signal to switch the response vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition at least in response to the vehicle arriving at the scene, thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle.
B60R 25/08 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on brakes or brake systems
B60Q 1/46 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for giving flashing caution signals during drive, other than signalling change of direction, e.g. flashing the headlights
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B60R 25/06 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor operating on the vehicle transmission
B60R 25/23 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using manual input of alphanumerical codes
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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A refuse vehicle system includes refuse vehicle with a lift assembly and a carry can. The lift assembly includes a pair of lift arms, one or more first actuators configured to pivot the pair of lift arms, an attachment assembly coupled to ends of the pair of lift arms, and one or more second actuators. The carry can is coupled to the attachment assembly. The carry can includes a refuse container and an attachment interface coupled directly to a rear wall of the refuse container. The attachment interface includes a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface spaced from the first mounting interface. The first mounting interface and the second mounting interface are configured to engage with the attachment assembly to couple the carry can to the lift assembly with a fork-less attachment.
A refuse vehicle comprises a chassis, a body assembly, and a refuse interaction mechanism. The body assembly is coupled to the chassis and defines a refuse compartment configured to store refuse material. The refuse interaction mechanism comprises a refuse interaction element, an electrically driven actuator, and an impulse generator. The refuse interaction element is configured to selectively apply a force onto the refuse material within the refuse compartment. The electrically driven actuator is configured to selectively move the refuse interaction element between the receiving position and the force-exerting position. The impulse generator is configured to selectively apply linear impulse to the refuse interaction element.
B65F 3/20 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle with charging pistons, plates, or the like
B65F 3/00 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse
B65F 3/14 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for charging, distributing, or compressing refuse in the interior of the tank of a refuse vehicle
B65F 3/24 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle
B65F 3/28 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with devices for unloading the tank of a refuse vehicle by a lengthwise movement of a wall, e.g. a plate, a piston, or the like
A lift device includes multiple electrical components and a battery monitoring system. The battery monitoring system includes multiple batteries and a controller. The multiple batteries are configured to power the multiple electrical components. The controller is configured to obtain sensor data from the batteries. The controller is also configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for open circuit conditions based on the sensor data. The controller is configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for load conditions based on the sensor data. The controller is configured to determine a state of charge of the batteries for charging conditions based on the sensor data. The controller determines an overall state of charge of the batteries based on the state of charge for open circuit conditions, the state of charge of the batteries for load conditions, and the state of charge for charging conditions.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 13/00 - Common constructional features or accessories
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
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REFUSE VEHICLE WITH INDEPENDENTLY OPERATIONAL ACCESSORY SYSTEM
A refuse vehicle includes multiple tractive elements, a prime mover, and an independent accessory system. The prime mover is configured to generate mechanical energy to drive one or more of the tractive elements. The independent accessory system includes one or more storage tanks configured to store a fuel, and an accessory primary mover. The accessory primary mover is configured to fluidly couple with the one or more storage tanks to receive the fuel from the one or more storage tanks and operate to pressurize a hydraulic fluid to drive an accessory of the refuse vehicle. The accessory primary mover is configured to pressurize the hydraulic fluid to drive the accessory of the refuse vehicle independently of operation of the prime mover.
A modular electric power take-off (E-PTO) system for a refuse vehicle includes a modular housing. The modular E-PTO also includes a motor, an inverter, a battery, and a hydraulic pump positioned within the modular housing. The modular housing is removably coupled with a front of a waste receptacle or a hopper of the waste receptacle of a refuse vehicle.
B60K 17/28 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location, or type of power take-off
B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
B65F 3/02 - Vehicles particularly adapted for collecting refuse with means for discharging refuse receptacles thereinto
F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
A vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a lift assembly coupled to the body, a collection arm assembly coupled to the lift assembly and including a pair of interface members configured to engage an object, an object detection system configured to provide object detection data, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication, based on the object detection data, that the object is within an aligned zone relative to the body, provide instructions on a display that, when performed, result in the lift assembly moving so that the pair of interface members are aligned to engage the object, and the collection arm assembly actuating and engaging the pair of interface members with the object.
G06V 20/20 - ScenesScene-specific elements in augmented reality scenes
B65F 3/04 - Linkages, pivoted arms, or pivoted carriers for raising and subsequently tipping receptacles
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A vehicle can include a chassis. The vehicle can also include a turntable. The turntable can be rotatably coupled to the chassis. The turntable can include a counterweight. The vehicle can also include a boom assembly. The boom assembly can have a proximal end portion coupled to the turntable and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion. The vehicle can also include a camera directly coupled to the counterweight. The camera can have a field of view extending away from the boom assembly.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A vehicle includes a chassis and an electric axle coupled to the chassis. The electric axle includes an electric motor, a tractive element coupled to the electric motor and configured to be driven by the electric motor to propel the vehicle, a power take off (PTO) shaft coupled to the electric motor, a drive shaft coupling the tractive element to the electric motor, and a housing coupled to the chassis and at least partially containing the electric motor, the drive shaft, and the PTO shaft.
B60K 25/06 - Auxiliary drives from the transmission power take-off
B60L 50/16 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by engine-driven generators, e.g. generators driven by combustion engines with provision for separate direct mechanical propulsion
B60P 3/16 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying mixed concrete, e.g. having rotatable drums
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AUTOMATIC SELF INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS
An automatic self-inspection and adjustment system includes a work machine comprising one or more sensors, an extendable implement, and a control system, the control system configured to; receive first operation criteria of the work machine; automatically operate the work machine according to the received first criteria collect first operation data of the work machine while the work machine is operated according to the first operation criteria, and the operation data includes one or more first sensor values of the at least one attribute of the work machine. The system can compare the one or more first sensor values of the at least one attribute and the first operation criteria of the work machine; determine a first work machine adjustment based on the comparison of the first operation data and the first operation criteria; and automatically configure the work machine to operate according to the first adjustment.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
A method of identifying a machine. The method includes receiving at least one attribute from a plurality of attributes associated with a lift device and receiving a threshold value of the attribute. The method further includes locating at least one lift device within a predefined area that is associated with the at least one attribute. The method further includes receiving a value of the at least one attribute associated with the lift device and determining if the value satisfies the threshold value of the attribute. Upon determining that the value satisfies the threshold value, the method includes transmitting instructions to indicate that the value satisfies the threshold value of the attribute.
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
An electronic commerce system includes a work machine and a controller communicably coupled to the work machine and the user device. The controller is configured to generate a graphical user interface on a display, the graphical user interface comprising information related to the work machine and collect operation data from at least one of the work machine or the user device. The controller is further configured to generate a recommendation based on the operation data, provide the recommendation to a user via the graphical user interface, receive a user input interacting with the recommendation, and initiate a transaction implementing the recommendation.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
System and methods relate to over-the-air programming for a work machine. The system includes a connectivity module coupled to the work machine. The system also includes one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices configured to cause one or more processors to: designate a desired software version; receive an indication of a software version installed on the work machine; based on the indication of the software version installed on the work machine, determine whether the work machine is eligible to receive the desired software version; send the desired software version to the connectivity module physically coupled to the work machine; after sending the desired software version to the connectivity module, send a command to initiate an installation of the desired software version from the connectivity module to the work machine; and cause the desired software version to install to the work machine via the connectivity module.
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
A method of mapping weather conditions to one or more work machines. The method includes receiving weather data associated with at least one work machine and collecting operations data from the at least one work machine. The method also includes determining at least one weather condition at the at least one work machine based on the received weather data and the collected operation data to generate a weather update and to display the generated weather update to a user associated with the at least one work machine.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
A system for automatic generation of geofenced equipment groupings is provided. The system includes a plurality of work machines, each work machine configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system also includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes. The nodes include the work machines. The system also includes a geofence that defines a region in which the work machines connect to a communication network. The work machines are configured to create and join the communication network when the work machines are within a signal range of one or more of the plurality of nodes and within the region defined by the geofence. When a work machine leaves the region defined by the geofence, that work machine is also configured to disconnect from the communication network.
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
A vehicle (10) includes a chassis (54). The vehicle also includes a turntable (70). The turntable is movably coupled with the chassis. The vehicle also includes a first camera (460) and a second camera (460). The vehicle also includes a control system (405). The control system includes one or more memory devices (420). The one or more memory devices store instructions thereon. The instruction, when executed by one or more processors (415), causes the one or more processors to receive first data indicating movement of the vehicle. The instructions also causes the one or more processors to generate a first user interface including image data from the first camera. The instructions also causes the one or more processors to in response to the first data indicating the movement of the vehicle, generate a second user interface including image data from the second camera.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
A vehicle can include a chassis. The vehicle can also include a turntable. The turntable can be movably coupled with the chassis. The vehicle can also include a first camera and a second camera. The vehicle can also include a control system. The control system can include one or more memory devices. The one or more memory devices can store instructions thereon. The instruction can, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive first data indicating movement of the vehicle. The instructions can also cause the one or more processors to generate a first user interface including image data from the first camera. The instructions can also cause the one or more processors to in response to the first data indicating the movement of the vehicle, generate a second user interface including image data from the second camera.
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A system for controlling device functionality. The system includes a lift device, a user device; and a server. The system is configured to transmit an instruction to a controller of a lift device to disable a functionality of the lift device, wherein the functionality of the lift device is associated with a software as a service application. The system is further configured to receive a request to enable the functionality of the lift device and display on a user device a request for payment to enable the functionality of the lift device. The system is further configured to receive an indication of payment from the user device to enable the functionality of the lift device and transmit an instruction to the controller of the lift device to enable the functionality of the lift device.
G07B 15/00 - Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
A system may include a work machine comprising a connectivity module, the connectivity module configured to transmit and receive a communication signal. A system may include a component associated with the work machine. A system may include an electronic tag, wherein the electronic tag is associated with the component and an identifier of the component, wherein the electronic tag is configured to: receive an indication of the component and the identifier; and transmit the communication signal to the connectivity module of the work machine, wherein the communication signal is associated with the identifier.
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A system may include a work machine comprising an onboard display and a connectivity module, the connectivity module configured to transmit and receive a communication signal. A system may include a component associated with the work machine. A system may include an electronic tag, wherein the electronic tag is associated with the component and an identifier of the component, wherein the electronic tag is configured to: receive an indication of the component and the identifier; and transmit the communication signal to the connectivity module of the work machine, wherein the communication signal is associated with the identifier. A system may include a management module.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
A system may include a connectivity module communicatively and physically coupled to a work machine and a processing circuit configured to generate a profile corresponding to the connectivity module and the work machine. The processing circuit may include memory devices configured to store instructions that cause the one or more processors to: generate the profile corresponding to the work machine and the connectivity module, the profile initially comprising a base state; receive data indicative of one or more functionalities of the work machine; populate, after receiving the data indicative of the one or more functionalities of the work machine, the profile with entries that define a machine-specific state of the profile that facilitates data interpretation and collection related to the one or more functionalities of the work machine; and send the profile comprising the machine-specific state to the connectivity module.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
A system may include a connectivity module, the connectivity module communicatively and physically coupled to the work machine. The system may include one or more processing circuits configured to affect at least one functionality of the work machine, the one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: designate at least one selected work machine, receive data indicative of one or more access control settings of the selected work machine, send a signal configured to cause a modification to the one or more access control settings of the selected work machine; and cause the modification to the one or more access control settings of the selected work machine.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
A method of providing work machine communication includes receiving message data and one or more corresponding message criteria; identifying a first subset of one or more connected devices of a plurality of connected devices based on a determination that the connected devices in the first subset satisfy one or more of the message criteria. Each connected device is associated with at least one work machine and communicably coupled with a wireless network and each connected device includes a display. The method includes transmitting, via a wireless network, the message data to the one or more connected devices in the first subset; and generating a graphical user interface on the display of each connected device in the first subset to provide the message data to a user associated with at least one connected device in the first subset.
G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
B66F 9/06 - Devices for lifting or lowering bulky or heavy goods for loading or unloading purposes movable, with their loads, on wheels or the like, e.g. fork-lift trucks
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
99.
VEHICLE WITH WORKING PLATFORM AND A MONITORING SYSTEM ON ITS COUNTERWEIGHT
A vehicle includes a chassis (54). The vehicle also includes a turntable (70). The turntable is rotatably coupled to the chassis. The turntable includes a counterweight (605). The vehicle can also include a boom assembly (10). The boom assembly has a proximal end portion coupled to the turntable and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion. The vehicle also includes a first camera (460) and a second camera (460) directly coupled to the counterweight. The cameras has a field of view extending away from the boom assembly.
B66F 11/04 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for for movable platforms or cabins, e.g. on vehicles, permitting workmen to place themselves in any desired position for carrying out required operations
B66F 17/00 - Safety devices, e.g. for limiting or indicating lifting force
100.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING DISCHARGE OF A MIXER DRUM
A mixer vehicle includes a mixer drum, a sensor, and a controller. The mixer drum is configured to rotate to mix a material within the mixer drum. The sensor is configured to obtain values of one or more properties of the material within the mixer drum. The controller is configured to receive the one or more properties of the material, and receive a user request to discharge the material within the mixer drum. The controller is configured to determine if the material requires additional mixing to obtain accurate values of the one or more properties of the material or to sufficiently mix the material, and limit discharge of the material from the mixer drum in response to a determination that the material requires additional mixing to obtain accurate values of the one or more properties of the material or to sufficiently mix the material.