MULTIPLE ZONE SENSING FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES

A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within t...

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Main Authors JENSEN ERIC L, ELSTON EDWIN R, SIEFRING VERNON W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Korean
Published 01.09.2011
Subjects
CONTROLLING
PHYSICS
REGULATING
SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
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Summary:A supplemental control system for a materials handling vehicle comprises one or more sensors capable of defining multiple contactless detection zones at least towards the front of the forward travel direction of a remotely controlled vehicle. The vehicle responds to the detection of objects within the designated zones based upon predetermined actions, such as to slow down or stop the vehicle, and/or to take other action, such as to perform a steer angle correction.
Bibliography:Application Number: KR20117015224