IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0729648
(2007-03-29)
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등록번호 |
US-7555369
(2009-07-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Pillar, Duane R.
- Squires, Bradley C.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
34 인용 특허 :
143 |
초록
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A vehicle comprises a chassis, a mechanical system, and a control system configured to control the mechanical assembly. The mechanical system is mounted on the chassis and configured to be moved through a range of positions responsive to operator inputs from a human operator. The control system proc
A vehicle comprises a chassis, a mechanical system, and a control system configured to control the mechanical assembly. The mechanical system is mounted on the chassis and configured to be moved through a range of positions responsive to operator inputs from a human operator. The control system processing logic configured to generate output signals for the output devices based on input signals from the directional controller to thereby control movement of the boom assembly in accordance with the operator inputs. The communication system is configured to communicate signals, including the input signals and the output signals, between the directional controller, the processing logic, and the output devices, the communication system at least partially comprising a radio-frequency transmission medium.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle comprising: a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; a load handling system mounted on the chassis and configured to move a load; a control system configured to control the load handling system, the control system comprising an input device configured to receiv
What is claimed is: 1. A vehicle comprising: a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; a load handling system mounted on the chassis and configured to move a load; a control system configured to control the load handling system, the control system comprising an input device configured to receive operator inputs and to generate input signals reflecting the operator inputs, output devices configured to receive output signals to control movement of the load handling system, processing logic configured to generate the output signals for the output devices based on the input signals from the input device, and to thereby control movement of the load handling system in accordance with the operator inputs, and a communication system configured to communicate signals, including the input signals and the output signals, between the input device, the processing logic, and the output devices, the communication system at least partially comprising a radio-frequency transmission medium. 2. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a firefighting vehicle, and the load handling system is an aerial system. 3. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a refuse handling vehicle. 4. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle is a concrete vehicle. 5. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to transmit vehicle data to a remote monitoring system. 6. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to establish an Internet link with a computer located off-board the vehicle. 7. A vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the communication system comprises Bluetooth interfaces which transmit at least some of the input signals and the output signals. 8. A vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising additional input devices configured to receive additional operator inputs and to generate additional input signals reflecting the operator inputs, and wherein the processing logic is configured to generate the output signals for the output devices based on the additional input signals. 9. A vehicle comprising: a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; a mechanical system mounted on the chassis and configured to be moved through a range of positions responsive to operator inputs from a human operator; a control system configured to control the mechanical system, the control system comprising a joystick configured to receive the operator inputs from the human operator and to generate input signals reflecting the operator inputs, output devices configured to receive output signals to control movement of the mechanical system, processing logic configured to generate the output signals for the output devices based on the input signals from the joystick, and to thereby control movement of the mechanical system in accordance with the operator inputs, and a communication system configured to communicate signals, including the input signals and the output signals, between the joystick, the processing logic, and the output devices, the communication system at least partially comprising a radio-frequency transmission medium. 10. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the control system is configured to establish an Internet link with a computer located off-board the vehicle. 11. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the control system is configured to transmit vehicle data to a remote monitoring system. 12. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the communication system comprises Bluetooth interfaces which transmit at least some of the input signals and the output signals. 13. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the vehicle is a refuse handling vehicle. 14. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the vehicle is a concrete vehicle. 15. A vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the vehicle is a firefighting vehicle, and the dispensing device dispenses a firefighting agent. 16. A vehicle comprising: a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; a mechanical system mounted on the chassis and configured to be moved through a range of positions responsive to operator inputs from a human operator; a control system configured to control the load handling system, the control system comprising a joystick configured to receive the operator inputs from the human operator and to generate input signals reflecting the operator inputs, the joystick being coupled to the remainder of the control system by way of a wireless communication link for mobile operation of the joystick relative to the remainder of the vehicle, output devices configured to receive output signals to control movement of the mechanical system, and processing logic configured to generate the output signals for the output devices based on the input signals from the joystick, and to thereby control movement of the mechanical system in accordance with the operator inputs. 17. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the control system is configured to establish an Internet link with a computer located off-board the vehicle. 18. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the control system is configured to transmit vehicle data to a remote monitoring system. 19. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the communication system comprises Bluetooth interfaces which transmit at least some of the input signals and the output signals. 20. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the vehicle is a refuse handling vehicle. 21. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the vehicle is a concrete vehicle. 22. A vehicle according to claim 16, wherein the vehicle is a firefighting vehicle, and the dispensing device dispenses a firefighting agent. 23. A vehicle comprising: a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels; a boom assembly mounted on the chassis and configured to position a dispensing device; a control system configured to control the boom assembly, the control system comprising a directional controller configured to receive the operator inputs from the human operator and to generate input signals reflecting the operator inputs, output devices configured to receive output signals to control movement of the boom assembly, processing logic configured to generate the output signals for the output devices based on the input signals from the directional controller, and to thereby control movement of the boom assembly in accordance with the operator inputs, and a communication system configured to communicate signals, including the input signals and the output signals, between the directional controller, the processing logic, and the output devices, the communication system at least partially comprising a radio-frequency transmission medium. 24. A vehicle according to claim 23, wherein the vehicle is a concrete vehicle. 25. A vehicle according to claim 23, wherein the vehicle is a firefighting vehicle, and the dispensing device dispenses a firefighting agent. 26. An equipment service vehicle comprising: a power distribution and control system, the power distribution and control system further including a power source, a power transmission link, a plurality of input devices, a plurality of output devices, a communication network, and a plurality of microprocessor-based interface modules, the plurality of interface modules being coupled to the power source by way of the power transmission link; wherein the plurality of interface modules are coupled to the plurality of input devices and to the plurality of output devices and execute respective control programs to control the plurality of output devices based on input status information from the plurality of input devices; wherein the plurality of interface modules, the plurality of input devices, and the plurality of output devices are distributed throughout the vehicle; wherein the plurality of interface modules are interconnected to each other by way of the communication network; wherein at least a portion of the communication network comprises a radio-frequency transmission medium, such that at least some of the interface modules communicate with each other wirelessly. 27. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the vehicle is a firefighting vehicle, and the load handling system is an aerial system. 28. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the vehicle is a refuse handling vehicle. 29. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the vehicle is a concrete vehicle. 30. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the control system is configured to transmit vehicle data to a remote monitoring system. 31. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the control system is configured to establish an Internet link with a computer located off-board the vehicle. 32. A vehicle according to claim 26, wherein the communication system comprises Bluetooth interfaces which transmit at least some of the input signals and the output signals.
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