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Structural unit for expansion fitting in vehicle frame coupler

The present application discloses a structural unit for expansion fitting in a vehicle frame coupler, and relates to the field of vehicle accessories. A technical solution involves: including a tubula…

DRIVE·Jun 2·2 min read

B60D1/36 WODE GLOBAL (QINGDAO) OUTDOOR CO.LTD

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING ONE OR MORE COUPLING SENSORS ON AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER

A trailer comprises a trailer chassis, a trailer enclosure supported by the trailer chassis, a trailer hitching assembly coupled to the trailer chassis. The trailer hitching assembly comprises a trail…

DRIVE·Apr 16·1 min read

B60D1/36 Pebble Mobility Inc.

A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A RELATIVE ANGLE BETWEEN AN IMAGE OBTAINING DEVICE AND A VEHICLE

The disclosure relates to a method for estimating a relative angle (Θ) between an image obtaining device (10) and a vehicle (100), such as a trailer, wherein the relative angle (Θ) is defined by an an…

DRIVE·Oct 8·2 min read

B60D1/36 VOLVO TRUCK CORP [SE]

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING ONE OR MORE COUPLING SENSORS ON AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER

A trailer comprises a trailer chassis, a trailer enclosure supported by the trailer chassis, a trailer hitching assembly coupled to the trailer chassis. The trailer hitching assembly comprises a trail…

DRIVE·Oct 2·1 min read

B60D1/36 Pebble Mobility, Inc.

Method for Assisting During a Coupling Process With a Trailer, Computing Device, and Assistance System for a Vehicle

A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle during a coupling process with a trailer parked parallel to a road. The method comprises receiving surroundings data from at least one surroundings sensor,…

DRIVE·Apr 17·2 min read

B60D1/36 BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

DEVICE, SERVER, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE

The present disclosure relates to a device, an air mobility, a server, and a method for controlling a vehicle. The device includes a communication device, a memory storing vehicle information and air …

DRIVE·Oct 24·1 min read

B60D1/36 Hyundai Motor Company

HITCHES INCLUDING LATCH ACTUATORS AND SENSORS, AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME

A materials handling vehicle comprising a hitch system, and a drive mechanism. The hitch system comprises a hitch and a hitch controller. The hitch comprises a latch, one or more sensors, an actuator,…

DRIVE·Aug 15·2 min read

B60D1/36 Crown Equipment Corporation

METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF A TRAILER AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF A TRAILER

According to various embodiments, a method for determining position of a trailer may include generating an input image of a first vehicle using a camera mounted on a second vehicle. The input image ma…

DRIVE·Jul 4·1 min read

B60D1/36 Continental Autonomous Mobility US, LLC

Trailer Tongue System

The trailer tongue system is provided and includes a trailer frame, an arm support assembly secured to the trailer frame, and a trailer connection arm assembly. When the trailer tongue system is ready…

DRIVE·Mar 7·1 min read

B60D1/36 New Heights, LLC

VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

A vehicle hitching assist apparatus according to the present invention includes a first mode configured to, when an image pattern of a second hitch portion provided on a trailer is acquired, detect a …

DRIVE·Feb 21·1 min read

B60D1/36 HITACHI ASTEMO LTD [JP]

METHODS FOR ASSISTING AUTOMATIC UNCOUPLING/COUPLING OF A TRAILER

A method includes the steps of parking a trailer by means of a towing vehicle, which trailer is coupled to the towing vehicle via a coupling element of the trailer; the towing vehicle estimating posit…

DRIVE·Feb 1·1 min read

B60D1/36 VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

Hitch Apparatus and Method

An apparatus having a hitch arm having a cross beam. The cross beam has a first end and a second end. A first hitch member is adjacently coupled to the first end. A second hitch member is adjacently c…

DRIVE·Jan 11·1 min read

B60D1/36 Casey Fines

TRAILER HITCH ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A hitch alignment system includes a hitch alignment tool with a flexible plastic body. The tool body includes a pair of side panels interconnected by a base. A pair of tapered rods extend inwardly fro…

DRIVE·Nov 2·1 min read

B60D1/36 Charles Patrick Hillen

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TETHERING AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER TO A TOWING NEXUS

A method for autonomously tethering an autonomous electric powered trailer to a tethering partner includes identifying a target tethering partner for the autonomous electric powered (AEP) trailer, det…

DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min read

B60D1/36 Pebble Mobility, Inc.

TRANSPORTATION TRAILER AND MACHINERY COUPLING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

A turbomachinery power generation station can be too large and heavy for transportation. Thus, embodiments are disclosed for separating a full power generation station into road-ready turbine and gene…

DRIVE·Jun 28·1 min read

B60D1/36 SOLAR TURBINES INC [US]

HITCH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERFACE PRESENTING SIMPLIFIED PATH IMAGE

A vehicle hitching assistance system includes a controller acquiring image data from the vehicle and deriving a vehicle path to align a center of a hitch ball of the vehicle with a centerline of a tra…

DRIVE·May 25·1 min read

B60D1/36 Ford Global Technologies, LLC

AUTOMATED TRAILER COUPLING ARRANGEMENT

An automated trailer coupling arrangement includes a receiver member fixed to a towed vehicle and including pneumatic and electrical couplers, a shuttle member including pneumatic and electrical coupl…

DRIVE·May 4·1 min read

B60D1/36 SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

HITCHES INCLUDING LATCH ACTUATORS AND SENSORS, AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME

A materials handling vehicle comprising a hitch system, and a drive mechanism. The hitch system comprises a hitch and a hitch controller. The hitch comprises a latch, one or more sensors, an actuator,…

DRIVE·Mar 23·2 min read

B60D1/36 Crown Equipment Corporation

METHOD FOR MOVING A VEHICLE TO A COMPONENT OF AN OBJECT AT A DISTANCE THEREFROM (PRE-POSITIONING POINT)

A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification elemen…

DRIVE·Dec 15·2 min read

B60D1/36 JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

METHOD FOR MOVING A VEHICLE TO A COMPONENT OF AN OBJECT AT A DISTANCE THEREFROM (COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION)

A method for moving a vehicle to a component of an object at a distance therefrom, the vehicle having a navigation module which has a camera and an evaluation electronics, and an identification elemen…

DRIVE·Dec 15·2 min read

B60D1/36 JOST-WERKE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

AUTOMATED TOWING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CENTRAL BODY FORMED BY TWO ANCHORING YOKES, ONE LOCATED AT EACH END OF SAID BODY, A REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND A FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR THE MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND A HYDRAULIC POWER PACK

A towing system for trucks, such as traction cables or drawbars is provided, which is made up of a central body with two anchoring yokes, a rear one and a front one, located at each end of the central…

DRIVE·Nov 17·2 min read

B60D1/36 SOCIEDAD DEL ALTO PRODUCCIONES SPA

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE VEHICLE CONTROL AND PEDESTRIAN USER COACHING

A vehicle control system includes at least one detection device configured to capture detection data. The system further includes a controller that identifies a travel path of the vehicle extending fr…

DRIVE·May 26·1 min read

B60D1/36 Ford Global Technologies, LLC

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

A pin assist device that eliminates the need to use a separate tool to insert and/or extract a cotter, or other fastening, pin. The pin assist device allows the user to easily insert or extract a pin …

DRIVE·Mar 3·1 min read

B60D1/36 Truck Shields, LLC

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

A pin assist device that eliminates the need to use a separate tool to insert and/or extract a cotter, or other fastening, pin. The pin assist device allows the user to easily insert or extract a pin …

DRIVE·Mar 3·1 min read

B60D1/36 Truck Shields, LLC

AUTONOMOUS DETECTION OF AND BACKING TO TRAILER KINGPIN

A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, b…

DRIVE·Feb 24·1 min read

B60D1/36 PACCAR INC

Vehicle Hitching Assist Apparatus, Vehicle Hitching Assist Method, And Vehicle Hitching Assist System

A vehicle hitching assist apparatus according to the present invention includes a first mode configured to, when an image pattern of a second hitch portion provided on a trailer is acquired, detect a …

DRIVE·Nov 4·1 min read

B60D1/36 Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

AUTONOMOUS DOCK

An autonomous dock system for a vehicle, comprises a control system with instructions comprising steps for receiving a request to implement an autonomous dock routine. A vehicle speed and clutch posit…

DRIVE·Sep 9·1 min read

B60D1/36 Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

A METHOD OF DETERMINING A CONFIGURATION OF A TOW LOAD CONNECTED TO A VEHICLE

A method of determining the configuration of a tow load () coupleable to a vehicle (), the method comprising: controlling () a vehicle system to obtain an indication of the presence of a unique identi…

DRIVE·Jul 15·1 min read

B60D1/36 JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

TOWING ASSIST DEVICE

A towing assist device includes an imaging device configured to capture a rear area from a towed vehicle when a towing vehicle moves backward, the towed vehicle being connected to the towing vehicle v…

DRIVE·Jul 8·1 min read

B60D1/36 Clarion Co., Ltd.

Hitch for a Material Handling Vehicle

A hitch configured to selectively latch to a tow bar is provided. The hitch includes a housing, a frame defining a receiving cavity, a moveable arm, an actuator configured to move the arm between an u…

DRIVE·Jun 24·1 min read

B60D1/36 The Raymond Corporation

VEHICULAR TRAILER HITCHING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH COUPLER HEIGHT AND LOCATION ESTIMATION

A vehicular trailer hitching assist system includes a camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle, the field of view encompassing at least a porti…

DRIVE·Jun 10·2 min read

B60D1/36 Magna Electronics Inc.

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

A pin assist device that eliminates the need to use a separate tool to insert and/or extract a cotter, or other fastening, pin. The pin assist device allows the user to easily insert or extract a pin …

DRIVE·Apr 22·1 min read

B60D1/36 Truck Shields, LLC

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

The disclosure relates in general to an inventory system, and more particularly, to an inventory system that includes a mobile drive unit and an inventory holder. Example embodiments include a mobile …

DRIVE·Nov 30·2 min read

B60D1/36 AMAZON TECH INC [US]

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

The disclosure relates in general to an inventory system, and more particularly, to an inventory system that includes a mobile drive unit and an inventory holder. Example embodiments include a mobile …

DRIVE·Nov 2·2 min read

B60D1/36 AMAZON TECH INC [US]

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

The disclosure relates in general to an inventory system, and more particularly, to an inventory system that includes a mobile drive unit and an inventory holder. Example embodiments include a mobile …

DRIVE·Nov 2·2 min read

B60D1/36 AMAZON TECH INC [US]

AUTOMATED HITCH ASSIST SYSTEM

A hitch assist system for a vehicle comprises a camera mounted to view a reverse path of a vehicle, an input device connected for the hitch assist system, and a controller. The controller includes ins…

DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min read

B60D1/36 CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS [US]

AUTOMATED HITCH ASSIST SYSTEM

A hitch assist system for a vehicle comprises a camera mounted to view a reverse path of a vehicle, an input device connected for the hitch assist system, and a controller. The controller includes ins…

DRIVE·Oct 19·1 min read

B60D1/36 CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS [US]

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A TRAILER COUPLING AND TRAILER COUPLING EQUIPPED WITH SAME

The invention relates to a trailer coupling (10a-10d) with a control device (50a-50d) and a control device (50a-50d) for a trailer coupling (10a-10d) for a towing vehicle (12), in particular a motor c…

DRIVE·Aug 24·1 min read

B60D1/36 WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE GMBH [DE]

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

The disclosure relates in general to an inventory system, and more particularly, to an inventory system that includes a mobile drive unit and an inventory holder. Example embodiments include a mobile …

DRIVE·Jul 27·1 min read

B60D1/36 AMAZON TECH INC [US]

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAILER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A COUPLING PROCEDURE

The invention relates to a driver assistance system for a commercial vehicle combination, wherein the commercial vehicle combination is designed as an articulated vehicle (1) consisting of a towing ve…

DRIVE·Feb 24·2 min read

B60D1/36 MAN TRUCK & BUS AG [DE]

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Structural unit for expansion fitting in vehicle frame coupler

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING ONE OR MORE COUPLING SENSORS ON AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER

A METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A RELATIVE ANGLE BETWEEN AN IMAGE OBTAINING DEVICE AND A VEHICLE

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING ONE OR MORE COUPLING SENSORS ON AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER

Method for Assisting During a Coupling Process With a Trailer, Computing Device, and Assistance System for a Vehicle

DEVICE, SERVER, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE

HITCHES INCLUDING LATCH ACTUATORS AND SENSORS, AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME

METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF A TRAILER AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF A TRAILER

Trailer Tongue System

VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND VEHICLE COUPLING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

METHODS FOR ASSISTING AUTOMATIC UNCOUPLING/COUPLING OF A TRAILER

Hitch Apparatus and Method

TRAILER HITCH ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TETHERING AN AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC-POWERED TRAILER TO A TOWING NEXUS

TRANSPORTATION TRAILER AND MACHINERY COUPLING ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

HITCH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERFACE PRESENTING SIMPLIFIED PATH IMAGE

AUTOMATED TRAILER COUPLING ARRANGEMENT

HITCHES INCLUDING LATCH ACTUATORS AND SENSORS, AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME

METHOD FOR MOVING A VEHICLE TO A COMPONENT OF AN OBJECT AT A DISTANCE THEREFROM (PRE-POSITIONING POINT)

METHOD FOR MOVING A VEHICLE TO A COMPONENT OF AN OBJECT AT A DISTANCE THEREFROM (COORDINATE TRANSFORMATION)

AUTOMATED TOWING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CENTRAL BODY FORMED BY TWO ANCHORING YOKES, ONE LOCATED AT EACH END OF SAID BODY, A REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND A FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR THE MOVEMENT THEREOF, AND A HYDRAULIC POWER PACK

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE VEHICLE CONTROL AND PEDESTRIAN USER COACHING

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

AUTONOMOUS DETECTION OF AND BACKING TO TRAILER KINGPIN

Vehicle Hitching Assist Apparatus, Vehicle Hitching Assist Method, And Vehicle Hitching Assist System

AUTONOMOUS DOCK

A METHOD OF DETERMINING A CONFIGURATION OF A TOW LOAD CONNECTED TO A VEHICLE

TOWING ASSIST DEVICE

Hitch for a Material Handling Vehicle

VEHICULAR TRAILER HITCHING ASSIST SYSTEM WITH COUPLER HEIGHT AND LOCATION ESTIMATION

APPARATUSES AND LOCKING ELEMENTS INCLUDING ASSIST DEVICES

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

AUTOMATED HITCH ASSIST SYSTEM

AUTOMATED HITCH ASSIST SYSTEM

CONTROL DEVICE FOR A TRAILER COUPLING AND TRAILER COUPLING EQUIPPED WITH SAME

INVENTORY SYSTEM WITH MOBILE DRIVE UNIT AND INVENTORY HOLDER

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TRAILER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A COUPLING PROCEDURE