POSITIONING OF A MOBILE PLATFORM USING A BUMPER
First Claim
1. A method for positioning a mobile platform at a station, said method comprising:
- moving said mobile platform near a bumper by applying torque to a drive shaft;
maneuvering said mobile platform until a first contact stop on said mobile platform touches said bumper; and
applying a locking mechanism to said mobile platform before the torque to said drive shaft is released to assure positioning at the station.
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Abstract
A method for positioning a mobile platform at a station that includes moving the mobile platform near a bumper by applying torque to a drive shaft. The mobile platform is maneuvered until a contact stop of the platform is touching the bumper. A locking mechanism is engaged to the mobile platform before the torque to the drive shaft is released to assure position retention at the station. A system for precise positioning of a mobile platform at a station is provided that includes a stationary bumper at said station. A mobile platform has stop contacts, a drive shaft, and sensors for measuring contact with said stationary bumper. The mobile platform having a locking mechanism for preventing movement of the drive shaft in response to input from at least one of the sensors in response to contact with the stationary bumper to provide the precise positioning of said mobile platform.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for positioning a mobile platform at a station, said method comprising:
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moving said mobile platform near a bumper by applying torque to a drive shaft; maneuvering said mobile platform until a first contact stop on said mobile platform touches said bumper; and applying a locking mechanism to said mobile platform before the torque to said drive shaft is released to assure positioning at the station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for precise positioning of a mobile platform at a station, said system comprising:
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a stationary bumper at said station; and a mobile platform with a plurality of stop contacts, a drive shaft, and sensors for measuring contact with said stationary bumper, said mobile platform having a locking mechanism for preventing movement of the drive shaft in response to input from at least one of the sensors in response to contact with said stationary bumper to provide the precise positioning of said mobile platform. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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