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38 results about "Truck-trailer" patented technology

Method and system for estimation of mass and a center of gravity of a truck-trailer

ActiveUS12663329B2Image enhancementImage analysisTruck-trailerTransverse axis
A system includes at least one processor configured to: (i) determining a first distance between a center point of a wheel of an unloaded vehicle and a chassis spring of the vehicle based on first sensor data of the first set of plurality of image sensors; (ii) determining a second distance between the center point and the chassis spring for the loaded vehicle based on second sensor data of the first set of plurality of image sensors; (iii) based upon a difference between the first distance and the second distance, and characteristics of the chassis spring, determining a load at each wheel for determining a total mass of the vehicle and a first coordinates of a center of gravity of the vehicle along a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis with respect to a front axle of the vehicle.
Owner:TORC ROBOTICS INC

Shock deflecting trailer wall panel and beam assembly and truck trailer using same

Provided herein is a shock deflecting wall panel and beam assembly, beam, and truck trailer using the same. The trailer wall panel assembly comprises at least one wall panel and at least one beam, wherein the at least one beam is configured to be received and retained in the at least one wall panel. The beam comprises at least one edge, a first beam corner, a second beam corner and a third beam corner, a first arm, an intermediate section, and a second arm, wherein the first and second arms are substantially parallel to one another, and the beam is configured to be substantially vertically extending.
Owner:MANAC

Methods and Systems for Adjusting Vehicle Behavior based on Estimated Unintentional Lateral Movements

Example embodiments relate to techniques for adjusting vehicle behavior based on estimated unintentional lateral movements. A computing system may receive sensor data representing a truck's environment as the truck pulls a trailer and navigates above a threshold speed on a freeway or another type of road. The computing system may use the sensor data to detect another truck navigating in an adjacent lane and at a speed that indicates an increased likelihood of a pass maneuver occurring between the trucks. Responsive to determining the increased likelihood of the pass maneuver occurring between the vehicles, the computing system may estimate an unintentional lateral movement for the pass maneuver based on parameters that can include the truck's speed, the size of the other truck's trailer, and a wind condition of the environment. The computing system can subsequently control the truck based on estimated unintentional lateral movement for the pass maneuver.
Owner:WAYMO LLC

Reinforcement unit for truck trailers and truck trailers with such a reinforcement unit

Reinforcement unit (20, 40) for a truck semi-trailer (1), wherein the reinforcement unit (20, 40) serves to enable the truck semi-trailer (1) to be loaded onto a railway wagon by means of a crane (10), having a first crane pocket (21, 41) and a second crane pocket (22, 42) as well as a cross member (23, 43, 44 which, in the installed position, runs transversely to the running direction of the truck semi-trailer and extends from the first crane pocket (21, 41) to the second crane pocket (22, 42), wherein the reinforcement unit (20, 40) has means for releasable fastening to the truck semi-trailer (1), characterized in that a first connection between the first crane pocket (21, 41) and a first end of the cross member (23, 43, 44) is designed to be releasable, wherein the first connection is designed to fasten the first crane pocket (21, 41) and the cross member (23, 43, 44) to the truck trailer (1), and wherein the first crane pocket (21, 41) has a back plate (53) which is adapted to bear against a longitudinal beam (8,9) of the truck trailer (1).
Owner:THOMAIDIS GEORGIOS

Methods and systems for adjusting vehicle behavior based on estimated unintentional lateral movements

Example embodiments relate to techniques for adjusting vehicle behavior based on estimated unintentional lateral movements. A computing system may receive sensor data representing a truck's environment as the truck pulls a trailer and navigates above a threshold speed on a freeway or another type of road. The computing system may use the sensor data to detect another truck navigating in an adjacent lane and at a speed that indicates an increased likelihood of a pass maneuver occurring between the trucks. Responsive to determining the increased likelihood of the pass maneuver occurring between the vehicles, the computing system may estimate an unintentional lateral movement for the pass maneuver based on parameters that can include the truck's speed, the size of the other truck's trailer, and a wind condition of the environment. The computing system can subsequently control the truck based on estimated unintentional lateral movement for the pass maneuver.
Owner:WAYMO LLC

Rear light assembly for a commercial vehicle

The invention relates to a rear light device (100) for a commercial vehicle (200), in particular a truck, trailer or semi-trailer, which is designed for illumination in the rear area, comprising: - a light guide (10) designed to be arranged in the rear area across the entire width of a commercial vehicle (200), - a lighting unit (20) designed to illuminate a work area located on the ground in the rear of the commercial vehicle (200).
Owner:HELLA GMBH & CO KGAA

Integrated connector filter for truck trailer data communication

An integrated connector filter for adapting a tractor or trailer to communicate data through a tractor / trailer cable includes a housing providing a first connector and a second connector in electrical communication with each other, the first connector being configured to removably connect to a cable electrically connecting the tractor and trailer to each other, the second connector being configured to removably connect to a cable electrically connecting the tractor and trailer to each other. The second connector is configured to connect to one of a tractor and a trailer. A filter is disposed within the housing and electrically connected between the first connector and the second connector by at least one wire. The first filter connector is electrically connected to the filter and is configured to transmit a signal. The filter is configured to superimpose a signal onto and / or split the signal from the at least one wire, and the first filter connector is configured to be electrically connected to the gateway.
Owner:STONERIDGE ELECTRONICS

Rear collision warning device for a truck trailer

PendingUS20260057775A1Anti-collision systemsOptical viewingTruck-trailerDisplay device
A rear collision warning device for trailers that may include one or more sensors, a control circuit, and one or more warning devices. In one aspect, the sensors are configured to monitor a predetermined zone behind a trailer and to optionally trigger warnings as predetermined criteria are satisfied. In another aspect, the control circuit controls the warning devices to emit a warning signal in the form of flashing lights, strobes, audible alarms, and the like, or to send warning notifications to a remote server, an app, or to a cab mounted display. The sensors, circuits, and warning devices are optionally mounted together in a separate housing and mounted at or near the rear of the trailer.
Owner:GROTE IND INC

Truck trailer guardrail system

ActiveGB6442658STruck-trailerControl theory
Truck trailer guardrail system
Owner:TS ENGINEERS LTD

Method and system for estimation of mass and a center of gravity of a truck-trailer

A system includes at least one processor configured to: (i) determining a first distance between a center point of a wheel of an unloaded vehicle and a touch point on a ground surface of a first section of a driving path based on first sensor data of a first set of plurality of image sensors; (ii) determining a second distance between the center point and the touch point on the ground surface of the first section for the loaded vehicle based on second sensor data of the first set of plurality of image sensors; and (iii) based upon a difference between the first distance and the second distance, and characteristics of a respective tire of each wheel, determining a load at each wheel for determining a total mass of the vehicle and a first coordinates of a COG of the vehicle with respect to a front axle of the vehicle.
Owner:TORC ROBOTICS INC

Spill pallet

ActiveUS12545473B2Rigid containersTruck-trailerMarine engineering
A spill pallet including: a continuous, unitary, liftable sump-defining base having a bottom, side walls extending from and surrounding the bottom and terminating in an upper edge, a plurality of risers extending from the bottom, and a rim formed in the side walls below the upper edge; and at least one drum-supporting grate that is supportable on the plurality of risers and the rim of the base. Two fork channels that are accessible from a side of the base have a fork cavity height and a fork cavity width sufficient to permit the spill pallet to be lifted by a standard fork lift truck or by a standard pallet jack. The bases are configured such that they are stackable on and partially nestable within identical bases to form stacks, which can be shipped side-by-side as a partial load within a truck, trailer or container.
Owner:ENPAC LLC

Dock door automation system and method

A system and method are provided for automated engaging of a truck trailer at a loading dock. Sensors measure a distance and an angle of alignment between the incoming trailer and a wall of the loading dock. An outside lighting system guides a truck driver backing the trailer toward the dock door. A vehicle restraint system fixates the trailer within the loading dock in response to signals from the sensors. An overhead dock door opens once the trailer is successfully fixated by the vehicle restraint system. A dock leveler deploys after the overhead dock door opens. An inside dock light indicates to dock personnel that the trailer is ready to be serviced. Once servicing of the trailer is finished, an automated release of the trailer from the loading dock may be initiated by PLC communication.
Owner:NIAGARA BOTTLING LLC

Automatic odor detection and mitigation system for inspection of incoming truck trailer

PendingUS20260253027A1Truck-trailerControl signal
Devices, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for automatic odor detection and mitigation of incoming truck trailer. In one example, a controller may include a memory and an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The electronic processor is configured to receive, from an odor sensor, a sensor signal indicative of an odor sensor output, analyze an odor profile of a truck trailer based on the odor sensor output, determine a response based at least in part on the odor profile, and generate a control signal based on the response.
Owner:NIAGARA BOTTLING LLC

Multifunctional trailer

ActiveCN224146056UAvoid accidental falling offFire rescueVehiclesTruck-trailerGear drive
The utility model discloses a multifunctional trailer and relates to the technical field of fire fighting trailers. The anti-loosening trailer comprises a trailer frame fixedly connected with a U-shaped plate and further comprises an anti-loosening assembly, the anti-loosening assembly comprises a rotating sleeve, the rotating sleeve is rotationally connected with the U-shaped plate, a sliding rod is slidably connected into the rotating sleeve, a plurality of anti-loosening blocks are slidably connected to the rotating sleeve, and lug plates are fixedly connected to the circumferential side face of the sliding rod. When a water hose is loaded, the pull ring is pulled to drive the loosening blocks to move into the rotating sleeve, at the moment, limiting on the gear is released, the gear is rotated to drive the two racks to clamp the water hose on the trailer frame, and after the pull ring is released, the water hose on the trailer frame can be loosened. The springs push the anti-loosening blocks to be inserted into the inserting grooves in the inserting frame, locking of the rotating sleeve is completed, and the situation that the water hose is loosened and falls off due to the fact that fastening is loosened in the transportation and rescue period can be avoided.
Owner:CANGZHOU YUANSENTAI MASCH MFG CO LTD +1

Truck Trailer Interface

A pneumatic brake system for a towing and towed vehicle includes means for supplying a supply pressure and means for supplying a control pressure to the towed vehicle. An electrical connection is provided between respective ECUs on the towing and towed vehicles which are able to exchange information and determine whether the brake system in both towed and towing vehicle is compatible with an electronic brake signal and whether the brake system is compatible with secondary supply pressure being applied via a control pressure line. If both conditions are fulfilled, the brake system actuates a switching device or devices on the towing and towed vehicles to direct air from the means for supplying a control pressure to a second pneumatic supply circuit in the towed vehicle.
Owner:KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER NUTZFAHIZEUGE GMBH

Spatial awareness system for a truck trailer

PCT designated stageWO2025254949A3Acoustic signal devicesRoad vehicles traffic controlTruck-trailerControl circuit
A spatial awareness system that includes one or more sensors, a control circuit, and one or more warning devices. In one aspect, the sensors are configured to monitor a predetermined zone around a tractor-trailer. In another aspect, the control circuit controls the warning devices to emit sound or light, or to send warning notifications to other systems or devices when an object is detected within the detection zone. The system may be operable when backing up, or when the trailer is within certain defined speed ranges. The system may also define multiple detection zones at progressively closer distances to the trailer, and the system may provide different warnings as object move closer or farther away from the trailer.
Owner:GROTE IND INC

Container truck trailer operation guiding method and system, terminal equipment and medium

The invention provides a container truck trailer operation guiding method and system, terminal equipment and a medium, and the method comprises the steps: carrying out the image collection of a to-be-guided container truck trailer when the to-be-guided container truck trailer is detected to drive into a target yard bridge lane, and obtaining a trailer collection image; inputting the trailer acquisition image into a pre-trained target detection model for target detection to obtain an object detection position, and determining vehicle deviation information according to the object detection position; and generating an image guide prompt and a voice guide prompt according to the vehicle deviation information, and respectively performing image guide and voice guide on the container truck trailer to be guided according to the image guide prompt and the voice guide prompt. According to the invention, based on the image guide prompt and the voice guide prompt, visual and efficient guide information is provided by combining visualization and voice guide, and the accuracy of container truck trailer operation guide is improved.
Owner:JIANGSU SUGANG INTELLIGENT EQUIP IND INNOVATION CENT CO LTD +1

Automatic twistlock unit

PendingGB2636998ALoad securingTransportation itemsTruck-trailerSemi-trailer
An automatic twistlock unit for attaching to a chassis of a vehicle (e.g. truck, trailer, semi-trailer) can secure corner castings (9, fig 5) (e.g. of ISO containers) has extending / retracting folding
Owner:CONTILIFT LTD

3D-2D Vision System for Robotic Carton Unloading

Robotic carton loaders or unloaders combine 3D and 2D sensors to detect 3D point clouds and 2D images of carton stacks within transport vehicles such as truck trailers or shipping containers, respectively. Using the 3D point cloud, segments too small to be part of a product such as a carton are discarded to perform edge detection. Segments too large to correspond to a carton are processed by 2D image processing to detect additional edges. The results from 3D and 2D edge detection are transformed in the calibrated 3D space of the material carton loader or unloader to perform one of the loading or unloading of the transport vehicle. Image processing can also detect congestion in the product sequence from individual controllable sections of the conveyor of the robotic carton loader or unloader for individualized unloading.
Owner:INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS LLC

Mining truck trailer anti-disengaging clamping groove device and mining truck trailer

ActiveCN223148127UTowing devicesVehiclesTruck-trailerMining engineering
The utility model discloses a mining truck trailer anti-disengaging clamping groove device and a mining truck trailer, and relates to the technical field of mining truck trailers, the mining truck trailer anti-disengaging clamping groove device comprises a clamping groove and a locking bolt; wherein an opening is formed in the front end of the clamping groove, locking lugs are arranged on the two sides of the front end of the opening respectively, bolt holes are formed in the tops of the locking lugs, and the locking bolt penetrates through the bolt holes of the two locking lugs; and a traction end at the front end of the dragged mining truck penetrates through the opening, is clamped in the clamping groove and is locked through a locking bolt. The mining truck trailer solves the technical problem that safety accidents are caused due to the fact that the mining truck trailer is prone to being separated from a mining truck in the prior art.
Owner:STATE POWER INVESTMENT GRP INNER MONGOLIA BAIYINHUA COAL & ELECTRICITY CO LTD OPEN-PIT MINE

Construction of a commercial vehicle with a sliding roof

ActiveDE102020006329B4Load coveringRoofsTruck-trailerAgricultural engineering
Body (1) of a commercial vehicle (N), in particular a truck, trailer or semi-trailer, with a sliding roof (16) adjustable from a rear position that at least substantially closes a roof opening (17) to at least a front position that at least partially opens the roof opening (17) and with longitudinal beams (6) supporting the sliding roof (16), wherein the sliding roof (16) has a closing bar (18) adjustable from a closed position that engages behind the longitudinal beams (6) to an open position that does not engage behind the longitudinal beams (6), wherein the closing bar (18) in the open position is supported on the longitudinal beams (6) via a guide carriage (19) and is displaceable along the longitudinal beams (6), wherein the sliding roof (16) has at least one bow (20, 21) extending transversely to the longitudinal beams (6) and displaceable along the longitudinal beams (6), wherein the at least one bow (20,21) in the rear position of the sliding roof (16) is spaced further away from the guide carriage (19) in a direction parallel to the longitudinal beams (6) than in the at least one front position of the sliding roof (16), and wherein the at least one bow (20, 21) in the closed position of the sliding roof (16) is at least partially connected to the guide carriage (19) via at least one spring element (23) exerting a restoring force at least partially parallel to the longitudinal beams (6), characterized in that the restoring force and the effective length of the spring element (23) parallel to the longitudinal beams (6) are dimensioned such that, in the open position with the roof (3) inclined to the rear, the end bracket (18) is forcibly moved forward with the guide carriage (19) into a safety position that no longer projects beyond the rear wall (11) after the sliding roof (16) has been unlocked.
Owner:SCHMITZ CARGOBULL AG

Transfer device for highway-railway combined transportation

PendingCN120462938AStorage devicesTruck-trailerLogistics management
The invention relates to the field of logistics equipment, and particularly discloses a highway-railway combined transportation transfer device which comprises an unloading platform, rails arranged on the two sides of the unloading platform, a gantry hanger rail arranged between the rails, a crane arranged on the gantry hanger rail, and a rotatable loading cabin arranged on the unloading platform between the two rails. A liftable stacking cabin is arranged in the loading cabin, so that containers can be vertically stored, and a container truck trailer is driven into the loading cabin for vertical loading and unloading, so that the transfer area and the loading area form a vertical layout; when the container truck loads and unloads goods, the loading cabin can rotate by an angle to enable the passing opening and the transportation channel to form an angle so as to facilitate turning of the container truck trailer, the space utilization rate and the loading and unloading efficiency are high, the dispatching time can be saved, and the dispatching difficulty can be reduced.
Owner:GUANGXI POLYTECHNIC

Trailer tool for mining dump truck

The utility model discloses a mining dump truck trailer tool which comprises a tool body, a connecting pin and a cotter pin, the tool body comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a connecting vertical plate, a limiting vertical plate and supporting vertical plates, the bottoms of the multiple supporting vertical plates are connected to the top of the bottom plate, and the top plate is connected to the tops of the supporting vertical plates; the two limiting vertical plates are connected to the two sides of the top plate correspondingly, the bottoms of the limiting vertical plates are connected with the top of the bottom plate, and first vertical plate through holes are formed in the limiting vertical plates; the two connecting vertical plates are located on the two sides of the limiting vertical plate, the bottoms of the connecting vertical plates are connected to the top of the bottom plate, the connecting vertical plates are provided with second vertical plate through holes, the second vertical plate through holes are provided with connecting pin cylinders, and the connecting pin cylinders are provided with second connecting through holes; the connecting pin is inserted into the connecting pin cylinder and the through hole of the second vertical plate, and the connecting pin is provided with a first connecting through hole; and the cotter pin is inserted into the first connecting through hole and the second connecting through hole. The mining dump truck can be conveniently connected with a trailer, and the faulted mining dump truck can be moved to a maintenance service point.
Owner:INNER MONGOLIA NORTH HAULER

Rotating vacuum tank and method

A vacuum tank with a rear door, and air and material hoses connectable to the tank door. The tank is rotatable, while the door remains stationary. Liquid, particulate, or slurry material can be vacuumed into the rotating tank, without twisting the hoses. Additional water and / or drying agent can be added to the tank to create a slurry mixture, which can then be discharged from the tank at a convenient dump or work site. The tank may be mounted on a truck, trailer, or frame for transport to a job site and the dump or work site. In an alternative embodiment, the tank may be tilted end-to-end between fill and discharge positions.
Owner:DIMITROFF TED R

Telescopic cylinder dual trunnion ports

The present invention is an improvement mechanism and a method for a dump truck trailer to raise and lower the dump bed frame for easy disposal of material. The improvement mechanism comprises a cylinder mount frame, a telescopic cylinder and a cylinder top mount plate. The cylinder mount frame is attached to the trailer frame and the cylinder top mount plate is attached to the underside of the existing dump bed frame. The telescopic cylinder is attached to the cylinder mount frame by means of a trunnion mount and a plurality of fastening elements and to the cylinder top mount plate by means of the cylinder flush plate and the plurality of fastening elements.
Owner:KTI HYDRAULICS INC

Truck trailer including sliding side walls

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025129101A1LogisticsPoint-of-sale network systemsTruck-trailerStructural engineering
A system and method of tracking goods within a container having side panels. The method may determine a geographical location of the container and identify a good to be delivered at the geographical location. The system and method may determine a storage location of the good within the container, the storage location including at least a bay of the vehicle housing a good. The system and method may identify at least one side panel proximate the storage location and positioned to provide access to the good upon opening the side panel and transmit an output to an operator identifying one or more side panel to be opened to provide access to the good.
Owner:BERNA GREG

Commercial vehicle structure with roller gate

PendingEP4570545A1Wing suspension devicesDoorsTruck-trailerSemi-trailer
Described and illustrated is a commercial vehicle body (2), in particular for a truck, trailer or semi-trailer (1), with a roller shutter (8), wherein the roller shutter (8) has a wall element (9) which can be adjusted from a closed position closing the commercial vehicle body (2) into an open position releasing the commercial vehicle body (2) for loading and / or unloading and back, and a rail system (13) for guiding the wall element (9) when adjusted from the closed position to the open position and back, wherein the wall element (9) has a series of panels (10, 11, 12) which close the commercial vehicle body (2) in sections in the closed position of the wall element (9), wherein a plurality of guide devices (18, 19) each mounted in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner on an associated mounting device (22, 23) of one of the panels (11, 12) are each for guiding the respective panel (11,12) is provided along the rail system (13), and wherein at least two of the guide devices (18, 19), at least in the closed position of the wall element (9), are arranged at least partially, in particular at least substantially, at different height levels relative to the panel (11, 12) associated with the respective guide device (18, 19). To enable the commercial vehicle body to be manufactured more simply and cost-effectively, the guide devices (18, 19) and the mounting devices (22, 23) are configured to correspond to one another in such a way that the guide devices (18, 19) can each be mounted in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner on the at least one mounting device (22, 23) associated with the at least one other guide device (18, 19).
Owner:SCHMITZ CARGOBULL AG

Spill pallet

PendingUS20260184465A1Truck-trailerMarine engineering
A spill pallet including: a continuous, unitary, liftable sump-defining base having a bottom, side walls extending from and surrounding the bottom and terminating in an upper edge, a plurality of risers extending from the bottom, and a rim formed in the side walls below the upper edge; and at least one drum-supporting grate that is supportable on the plurality of risers and the rim of the base. Two fork channels that are accessible from a side of the base have a fork cavity height and a fork cavity width sufficient to permit the spill pallet to be lifted by a standard fork lift truck or by a standard pallet jack. The bases are configured such that they are stackable on and partially nestable within identical bases to form stacks, which can be shipped side-by-side as a partial load within a truck, trailer or container.
Owner:ENPAC LLC