Loading and unloading systems and methods
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsDavid C. Cochrane, Radu D. Sotir, Jarvis Chau, Steven Langille, Amanda Kalhous, Shiv G. Patel, Alec M. Wuorinen
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for loading and unloading an item onto a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes: a loading system configured to receive a locker configured to store the item; a shuttle transfer system configured to transfer the locker to a storage position within the vehicle; and a swing arm system that couples to the loading system and the shuttle transfer system, the swing arm system configured to adjust a position of the loading system relative to the vehicle.
Claims15
A system for loading and unloading an item onto a vehicle, comprising:
- a loading system configured to receive a locker configured to store the item, wherein the loading system comprises at least two rails configured to receive wheels or castors of the locker, a locking system disposed between the at least two rails, and at least two ramps, wherein each of the at least two rails is coupled to a ramp of the at least two ramps, wherein the loading system comprises a frame coupled to the at least two rails, wherein the frame includes a first side that couples to a first rail of the at least two rails, a second side that couples to a second rail of the at least two rails, and a top side that couples to the first side and the second side;
- a shuttle transfer system configured to transfer the locker to a storage position within the vehicle;
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- a swing arm system that couples to the loading system and the shuttle transfer system, the swing arm system configured to adjust a position of the loading system relative to the vehicle.
A system for loading and unloading an item onto a vehicle, comprising:
- a loading system configured to receive a locker configured to store the item, wherein the loading system comprises at least two rails configured to receive wheels or castors of the locker, a locking system disposed between the at least two rails, and at least two ramps, wherein each of the at least two rails is coupled to a ramp of the at least two ramps;
- a shuttle transfer system configured to transfer the locker to a storage position within the vehicle;
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- a swing arm system that couples to the loading system and the shuttle transfer system, the swing arm system configured to adjust a position of the loading system relative to the vehicle, wherein the locking system is configured to lock the locker onto the loading system during movement of the loading system;
- wherein the locking system comprises a plurality of pedals configured to pivot about pivot points and engage with a locking block of the locker;
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- wherein the shuttle transfer system comprises an unlocking block configured to engage with a pedal of the plurality of pedals to release the locking block from the locking system to unlock the locker from the locking system.
A vehicle, comprising:
- a first system comprising:
- a loading system configured to receive a locker configured to store an item, wherein the loading system comprises at least two rails configured to receive wheels or castors of the locker, a locking system disposed between the at least two rails, and at least two ramps, wherein each of the at least two rails is coupled to a ramp of the at least two ramps, wherein the loading system comprises a frame coupled to the at least two rails, wherein the frame includes a first side that couples to a first rail of the at least two rails, a second side that couples to a second rail of the at least two rails, and a top side that couples to the first side and the second side;
- a shuttle transfer system configured to transfer the locker to a storage position within the vehicle;
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- a swing arm system that couples to the loading system and the shuttle transfer system, the swing arm system configured to adjust a position of the loading system relative to the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.