CARGO TRANSPORTER WITH AUTOMATIC DATA COLLECTION DEVICES
First Claim
1. A cargo transportation device having a load backrest, the load backrest comprising:
- a frame having opposed first and second side arms configured to couple to the cargo transportation device, wherein the frame defines a plurality of openings between the first and second side arms; and
a plurality of antenna assemblies non-fixedly coupled to the frame, each one of the antenna assemblies mounted in a respective one of the plurality of openings, the antenna assemblies configured to interrogate RFID devices.
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Abstract
A cargo transportation device includes a lift assembly for raising and lowering cargo and an operator cabin in which an operator controls the lift assembly. A load backrest is coupled to the cabin, and an automatic data collection device, which is configured to interrogate wireless communication devices, is coupled to the load backrest. The cargo transportation device includes a computing device having logic for controlling the automatic data collection device and logic for controlling the lift assembly, and a display device in communication with the computing device. The display device is coupled to the cabin and configured to provide the operator with information from the computing device.
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36 Claims
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1. A cargo transportation device having a load backrest, the load backrest comprising:
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a frame having opposed first and second side arms configured to couple to the cargo transportation device, wherein the frame defines a plurality of openings between the first and second side arms; and
a plurality of antenna assemblies non-fixedly coupled to the frame, each one of the antenna assemblies mounted in a respective one of the plurality of openings, the antenna assemblies configured to interrogate RFID devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A self-propelled cargo transportation device that lifts and moves cargo, the cargo transportation device comprising:
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a propulsion means for propelling the cargo transportation device;
a user control device;
a cradle configured to receive the user control device, wherein the user control device is removable from the cradle;
an alarm configured to actuate if the cradle has not received the user control device when an operator of the self-propelled cargo transportation device attempts to engage the propulsion means. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A self-propelled cargo transportation device that lifts and moves cargo, the cargo transportation device comprising:
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a propulsion means for propelling the cargo transportation device;
a lift means for raising and lowering cargo, the lift means coupled to the propulsion means;
a cabin for an operator to operate propulsion and lift controls of the cargo transportation device;
a load backrest coupled to the lift means;
an automatic data collection device configured to interrogate wireless communication devices, the automatic data collection device coupled to the load backrest;
a computing device having logic for controlling the automatic data collection device and logic for controlling the lift means and the propulsion means;
a display device in communication with the computing device and coupled to the cabin, the display device configured to provide the operator with information from the computing device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. An automatic collection device antenna assembly, the automatic collection device antenna assembly comprising:
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a housing defining a generally hollow interior and an open front face, the front face having a given area;
an automatic collection device antenna mounted in the hollow interior of the housing; and
a transparent cover coupled to the front face of the housing and covering the automatic collection device, the transparent cover having a size that is greater than the given area of the front face of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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