US 11,766,998 B2 · Vehicle guiding attachment

Abstract

A vehicle attachment for guiding a vehicle includes a magnetic tape sensor, at least one sensor, a controller, at least one coupling device for attachment to the vehicle, and a vehicle interface system. The magnetic tape sensor is configured to detect a path. The at least one sensor can detect whether there are any obstructions along the path. The controller is configured to steer the vehicle along the predefined path and to adjust the speed of the vehicle to avoid coming in contact with any obstructions. The vehicle interface system is configured to communicatively couple the controller to at least one electronic control unit of the vehicle.

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Dependent claims

A vehicle attachment for guiding a vehicle, comprising:

a magnetic tape sensor for detecting a path indicated by a magnetic tape laid on a ground;
at least one sensor for detecting obstructions along a detected path;
a controller configured to steer the vehicle along the predefined path;
at least one coupling device for attachment to the vehicle;
at least one caster for maintaining the magnetic tape sensor at a predefined distance from the ground;
and
a vehicle interface system for coupling the controller to at least one electronic control unit of the vehicle;
wherein the magnetic tape sensor is used to detect magnetism from the magnetic tape that indicates to the vehicle interface system to move the vehicle at a particular speed.

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Abstract

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