View source for 20240034318. METHOD FOR HAVING A VEHICLE APPROACH A LOADING RAMP, CONTROL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE simplified abstract (ZF CV SYSTEMS GLOBAL GMBH)

=METHOD FOR HAVING A VEHICLE APPROACH A LOADING RAMP, CONTROL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:ZF CV SYSTEMS GLOBAL GMBH|ZF CV SYSTEMS GLOBAL GMBH]]


[[Category:ZF CV SYSTEMS GLOBAL GMBH]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Andreas Goers of Pattensen (DE)|Andreas Goers of Pattensen (DE)]][[Category:Andreas Goers of Pattensen (DE)]]

[[:Category:Christoph Barth of Hannover (DE)|Christoph Barth of Hannover (DE)]][[Category:Christoph Barth of Hannover (DE)]]

==METHOD FOR HAVING A VEHICLE APPROACH A LOADING RAMP, CONTROL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240034318 titled 'METHOD FOR HAVING A VEHICLE APPROACH A LOADING RAMP, CONTROL DEVICE, AND VEHICLE

==Simplified Explanation==

The invention is a method for a vehicle to approach a loading ramp. The vehicle is equipped with an acceleration sensor that detects the vehicle's acceleration. The method includes the following steps:

* Defining a vehicle speed that ensures the vehicle does not exceed a specified approach speed when approaching the loading ramp.
* Monitoring the vehicle acceleration over time using the acceleration sensor.
* Determining an approach state based on the monitored vehicle acceleration, indicating whether the vehicle and the loading ramp are touching or not.
* Bringing the vehicle to a standstill or keeping it at a standstill if the approach state indicates that the vehicle is touching the loading ramp.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Loading and unloading of vehicles onto ramps or platforms, such as in logistics or transportation industries.
* Automated parking systems where vehicles need to approach and align with parking ramps or platforms.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Ensures that the vehicle approaches the loading ramp at a safe speed, preventing accidents or damage.
* Provides real-time monitoring of the vehicle's approach state, allowing for immediate action if the vehicle touches the loading ramp.

Benefits of this technology:

* Improved safety during vehicle loading and unloading processes.
* Reduces the risk of damage to the vehicle or the loading ramp.
* Enables automated or assisted parking systems, enhancing convenience and efficiency.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

the invention relates to a method for having a vehicle () approach a loading ramp (), wherein the vehicle () has an acceleration sensor () which is designed to detect vehicle acceleration of the vehicle (), the method comprising the following steps: —defining a vehicle speed of the vehicle () such that the vehicle () does not exceed a specified approach speed when approaching the loading ramp (); —monitoring, over time, the vehicle acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor (); —determining an approach state according to the vehicle acceleration monitored over time, wherein the approach state indicates whether or not the vehicle () and the loading ramp () touch; and —bringing the vehicle () to a standstill and/or keeping the vehicle () at a standstill if the vehicle () touching the loading ramp () has been determined as the approach state.



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