Optical Pivot Detection for Mobile Transport Stability

The patent replaces complex mechanical suspension systems with an optical detection system. A camera captures images of markings on the drive frame, and image processing algorithms precisely determine the pivot position and wheel alignment. This substitution achieves high measurement precision without the mechanical complexity of suspension systems, as the markings serve as reference elements that enable accurate optical measurement of the drive frame's orientation changes on uneven terrain.

The patent introduces markings as intermediary elements attached to the drive frame. These markings serve as mediators between the physical movement of the drive frame on uneven ground and the optical detection system. The camera detects changes in the appearance and position of these markings to infer the pivot angle and wheel alignment, enabling precise measurement without direct mechanical contact or complex sensors on the moving parts.

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or sensor-based pivot detection methods with an optical image processing system. The camera captures images of markings on the drive frame, and computational algorithms precisely calculate the pivot position and wheel alignment from these images. This provides both high measurement precision and reliable regulation capability, as the optical system can detect subtle orientation changes that mechanical sensors might miss.

The patent creates an optical copy (image) of the drive frame's physical state through the markings and camera system. Instead of directly measuring the physical pivot position with sensors, the system captures an optical representation and processes it to determine alignment. This copying approach enables precise, non-contact measurement that can be easily integrated with control systems for reliable wheel alignment regulation.

The patent substitutes mechanical suspension systems with an optical detection and regulation system. Instead of using physical suspension components to maintain stability on uneven terrain, the system uses a camera to detect the drive frame's orientation changes relative to the vehicle frame. The markings on the drive frame serve as reference elements that enable the system to monitor and regulate wheel alignment in response to terrain variations without adding mechanical complexity.

The patent enables the system to self-monitor and self-regulate its wheel alignment on uneven ground through the optical detection system. The camera continuously captures images of the markings, and the processing system automatically determines pivot position and alignment changes. This self-service capability maintains stability without requiring complex external suspension systems, as the system adapts to terrain variations through active optical monitoring and regulation.