Autonomous Vehicle Goods Transfer Control During Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current autonomous vehicle systems lack the capability to seamlessly connect and transfer goods with another vehicle while both are in motion, limiting their efficiency and functionality in dynamic environments.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where a first autonomous vehicle initiates control over a second vehicle, synchronizes driving control, and establishes a physical connection for goods transfer, then relinquishes control once the transfer is complete, utilizing advanced sensors and communication protocols for safe and efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If autonomous vehicles transfer goods while stationary, then safety is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to loss of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by enabling goods transfer between autonomous vehicles while both vehicles are in motion. The system dynamically adjusts vehicle speeds and maintains controlled relative positions during the transfer operation, transforming a previously static process into a dynamic one that occurs during movement, thereby eliminating idle time and improving productivity while maintaining safety through active control systems
2Ease of operation
If a vehicle takes control of another vehicle for goods transfer, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a centralized control system that acts as a mediator between the two autonomous vehicles during goods transfer. This intermediary control system coordinates the vehicles' movements, synchronizes their operations, and manages the transfer process, thereby simplifying the operational complexity while enabling sophisticated cooperative maneuvers through a dedicated control intermediary
3Productivity
If autonomous vehicles establish physical connection while moving, then productivity is improved, but reliability worsens due to safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the feedback principle by implementing continuous monitoring and control systems that track the relative positions, speeds, and connection status of the two vehicles during the goods transfer process. Real-time feedback from sensors and control systems allows for dynamic adjustments to maintain safe operating parameters, ensuring that the physical connection remains secure and controlled throughout the movement, thereby enabling productivity improvement while maintaining reliability through active feedback control
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AI summary
Connecting a first autonomous vehicle with a second vehicle to control the second vehicle during the transfer of goods to the first autonomous vehicle while moving. The first autonomous vehicle: receives a request from the second vehicle to connect to the second vehicle; initiates control over the second vehicle, such that the first autonomous vehicle synchronizes driving control with the second vehicle; initiates physical connection of the first autonomous vehicle with the second vehicle for transfer of the goods when the first and the second vehicles are in motion; after the physical connection between the first and the second vehicle is established, initiating transfer of the goods from the second vehicle to the first autonomous vehicle; and when the transfer of goods between the first and the second vehicle is complete, the first autonomous vehicle breaking the connection with the second vehicle and relinquishing control of the second vehicle.