Manitou BF has filed a patent for a rolling handling machine with an alert system. The machine includes a memory that stores alert rules for triggering actions such as transmitting data to a remote server and emitting visual, sound, or vibration signals to alert the driver. The actions are triggered based on the machine’s speed and the arm’s angular position. The patent also covers an alert method and program product. GlobalData’s report on Manitou BF gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A handling machine with a wheeled chassis and lifting arm
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230271818A1) describes a handling machine with various features to enhance safety and prevent tipping over. The machine includes a wheeled chassis and a lifting arm that can be pivoted between a lowered and raised position.
The patent claims that the machine's safety features include monitoring a group of parameters such as the steering angle of the wheels, the inclination of the machine, the state of the cab door, and the fastened state of the seatbelt when the driver is seated. These parameters are used to determine the machine's operating conditions and potential risks.
In addition to monitoring parameters, the machine is equipped with a warning system. When the determined values of the speed of movement and arm angle exceed certain threshold values, the machine can trigger actions such as transmitting data to a remote server and emitting visual, audible, or vibratory signals to warn the driver or people in the external environment.
The patent also describes a method for warning of driving risk, specifically the risk of tipping over. The method involves determining the values of the speed of movement and arm angle, comparing them with threshold values, and triggering warning actions based on the comparison result. These actions can include transmitting data to a remote server and emitting warning signals to the driver.
Furthermore, the patent includes a computer program product that contains instructions for executing the steps of the warning method when executed by a handling machine's processor.
Overall, this patent highlights the safety features and warning system of a handling machine, aiming to prevent accidents and improve overall safety during operation.
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