{
"$type": "site.standard.document",
"description": "According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a reliable mechanism to autonomously hitch a trolley to a vehicle, e.g., an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is described herein. The described hitching mechanism includes a camera to accurately position the vehicle, a mechanical setup designed for…",
"path": "/patents/1377954",
"publishedAt": "2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z",
"site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
"tags": [
"B60D1/246",
"Ati Motors Inc."
],
"textContent": "According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a reliable mechanism to autonomously hitch a trolley to a vehicle, e.g., an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is described herein. The described hitching mechanism includes a camera to accurately position the vehicle, a mechanical setup designed for hitching to the trolley using a latch system with a pin type hitch. The system incorporates an automatic unhitching mechanism and includes a sensing capability to determine whether a trolley has been hitched to a vehicle, e.g., an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), or not. Additionally, the system allows for a high tolerance in the field of view (FOV) for aligning with the trolley hitch.",
"title": "AUTO HITCHING A TROLLEY TO A VEHICLE USING AN IMAGE SENSOR"
}