Wireless control system
First Claim
1. A load handling vehicle having a wireless control system, wherein the control system is configured to facilitate data transmission of a system command over a wireless communication link, the vehicle comprising:
- a load handling device for maneuvering a load;
an operator interface, including a directional controller and a control module, the directional controller being configured to receive the system command from a user, wherein the control module is configured to process the system command;
a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the operator interface, wherein the first transceiver is configured to transmit the system command from the operator interface to the load handling device over the wireless communication link; and
a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the load handling device, the second transceiver being configured to receive the system command from the first transceiver, wherein the load handling device is configured to perform a function in response to the system command provided through the directional controller.
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Abstract
Another embodiment of the invention relates to a vehicle. The vehicle includes a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; an electronically controlled load handler supported by the chassis; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and configured to receive control signals configured to control the load handler; and a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the load handler. The first and second transceivers are configured transmit signals there between wirelessly and the second is further configured to transmit signals representative of the control signals to the load handler.
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Citations
47 Claims
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1. A load handling vehicle having a wireless control system, wherein the control system is configured to facilitate data transmission of a system command over a wireless communication link, the vehicle comprising:
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a load handling device for maneuvering a load; an operator interface, including a directional controller and a control module, the directional controller being configured to receive the system command from a user, wherein the control module is configured to process the system command; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the operator interface, wherein the first transceiver is configured to transmit the system command from the operator interface to the load handling device over the wireless communication link; and a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the load handling device, the second transceiver being configured to receive the system command from the first transceiver, wherein the load handling device is configured to perform a function in response to the system command provided through the directional controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A control system for controlling a load handling device of a load handling vehicle, the load handling vehicle having a controller area network including a bus assembly, the control system being configured to facilitate data transmission using a radio frequency (RF) protocol, the data being transmitted over a wireless communication link, the system comprising:
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a control module coupled to the controller area network, wherein the control module is configured to retrieve vehicle data from the bus assembly of the controller area network; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module, wherein the first transceiver is configured to transmit the vehicle data over a wireless communication network; and a remote transceiver configured to communicate with the first transceiver an inquiry relating to the vehicle data, wherein the remote transceiver is coupled to a remote monitoring system, the remote monitoring system being configured to facilitate analysis of the vehicle data received from the control module over the wireless communication network. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A load handling vehicle, including a control system configured to provide a wireless communication link, the vehicle comprising:
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a chassis; a body including an occupant compartment; a power source; a plurality of drive wheels coupled to the chassis; a plurality of vehicle subsystems; a directional controller configured to receive a command from a user, in order to maneuver a vehicle subsystem; a control module including a microprocessor, the control module being coupled to the directional controller, wherein the microprocessor is configured to process the command received from the directional controller; a controller area network including a bus assembly, the controller area network being coupled to the control module, wherein the control module is configured to receive vehicle data from the controller area network; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module, the first transceiver being configured to facilitate transmission of the command to at least one of the plurality of vehicle subsystems over the wireless communication link; and a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to at least one of the plurality of vehicle subsystems, the second transceiver being configured to receive the command from the first transceiver, wherein at least one of the vehicle subsystems is configured to execute a function in response to the command received by the directional controller. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A refuse vehicle comprising:
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a power source; a body, including an occupant compartment and a container for receiving a load of refuse; a refuse loader system including; (i) a lift arm assembly coupled to the body; (ii) a fork assembly, coupled to the lift arm assembly, for handling a load of refuse; (iii) a compression apparatus for compacting the load of refuse in the container; an operator interface including a control module, the control module being configured to process a system command received from an operator; a first interface module located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module of the operator interface, the first interface module being configured to provide transmission of the system command between the control module and the refuse loader system over a wireless communication network; and a second interface module located on the vehicle and coupled to the refuse loader system, the second interface module being configured to receive the system command from the first interface module over the wireless communication network and deliver the system command to the refuse loader system, wherein the refuse loader system is configured to perform an activity in response to the command. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A concrete placement vehicle for distributing concrete, the vehicle comprising:
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a chassis; a power source; a plurality of drive wheels coupled to the chassis; a body coupled to the chassis, the body including an occupant compartment; a plurality of vehicle subsystems, including a concrete discharge system comprising; (i) a mixing drum; (ii) at least one hydraulic pump and motor coupled to the mixing drum; (iii) a boom assembly coupled to the mixing drum, wherein the boom is configured to discharge concrete from the mixing drum; a control module including a microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor is configured to process a system command received from an operator; a controller area network including a bus assembly, the controller area network being coupled to the control module, wherein the control module is configured to receive vehicle data from the controller area network; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module, the first transceiver being configured to provide transmission of the system command between the control module and the concrete discharge system over a wireless communication network; and a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to one of the plurality of vehicle subsystems, the second transceiver being configured to receive the system command from the first transceiver and to provide the system command to the vehicle subsystem, wherein the vehicle subsystem is configured to perform a function in response to the system command. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A refuse vehicle for handling and transporting a load of refuse, the vehicle comprising:
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a chassis; a power source; a plurality of drive wheels coupled to the chassis; a body coupled to the chassis, the body including an occupant compartment and a container for receiving the load of refuse; a plurality of vehicle subsystems, including a refuse loader system comprising; (i) a lift arm assembly coupled to the body; (ii) a hydraulic cylinder configured to pivot the lift arm assembly; (iii) a gripping apparatus, coupled to the lift arm assembly, for handling the refuse load; and (iv) a compression apparatus for compacting the load of refuse in the container; a control module including a microprocessor, wherein the microprocessor is configured to process a system command received from an operator; a controller area network including a bus assembly, the controller area network being coupled to the control module, wherein the control module is configured to receive vehicle data from the controller area network; and a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module, the first transceiver being configured to transmit a system command from the control module to at least one of the plurality of vehicle subsystems over a wireless communication network, wherein the control module is further configured to provide transmission of the vehicle data to a remote monitoring system over the wireless communication network.
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40. A refuse vehicle comprising:
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a power source; a body, the body including an occupant compartment and a container having a rear opening for receiving the load of refuse; a refuse loader system including; (i) a lift arm assembly mounted near the rear opening of the container; (ii) a hopper; (iii) a tailgate assembly; (iv) a compression apparatus for compacting the load of refuse in the container; a control module including a microprocessor, the microprocessor being configured to process a system command received from an operator; a first interface module located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module of the operator interface, the first interface module being configured to provide transmission of the system command between the control module and the refuse loader system over a wireless communication network; and a second interface module located on the vehicle and coupled to the refuse loader system, the second interface module being configured to receive the system command from the first interface module and provide the system command to the refuse loader system.
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41. A concrete placement vehicle, comprising:
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a power source; a body; a concrete discharge system comprising; (i) a mixing drum; (ii) a boom assembly coupled to the mixing drum, wherein the boom assembly is configured to discharge concrete from the mixing drum; an operator interface including a control module, wherein the control module is configured to process a system command received from an operator; a controller area network including a bus assembly, the controller area network being coupled to the control module, wherein the control module is configured to receive vehicle data from the controller area network; and a first transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the control module, the first transceiver being configured to provide transmission of the system command between the control module and the concrete discharge system over a wireless communication network, wherein the control module is further configured to provide transmission of the vehicle data to a remote monitoring system over the wireless communication network.
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42. A vehicle comprising:
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a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; an electronically controlled load handler supported by the chassis; a first transceiver located on the vehicle and configured to receive control signals configured to control the load handler; and a second transceiver located on the vehicle and coupled to the load handler, wherein the first and second transceivers are configured transmit signals there between wirelessly, and the second is further configured to transmit signals representative of the control signals to the load handler. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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Specification