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AssigneeOutrider Technologies, Inc.
InventorsAndrew F. Smith, Lawrence S. Klein, Stephen A. Langenderfer, Martin E. Sotola, Vikas Bahl, Mark H. Rosenblum, Peter James, Dale Rowley, Matthew S. Johannes, Gary Seminara, Jeremy M. Nett
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A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.
A system for an automated connection of at least one service line on a truck to a trailer comprising:
The system as set forth in claim 3, wherein a pivoting joint attached to the end effector includes a rotary actuator to maintain a predetermined angle in the coupling.
A system for interconnecting an airline between an autonomous truck and a trailer comprising:
A method for an automated connection of at least one service line on a truck to a trailer, the method comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.