20240034234. WARNING DEVICE FOR A WARNING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract (Kodiak Robotics, Inc.)
WARNING DEVICE FOR A WARNING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joseph Gagliano of Santa Clara CA (US)
Monica Darwish of San Francisco CA (US)
Albert Moser of Mountain View CA (US)
Jamie Hoffacker of San Carlos CA (US)
WARNING DEVICE FOR A WARNING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240034234 titled 'WARNING DEVICE FOR A WARNING DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a warning device and a warning device deployment system for an autonomous vehicle. The warning device is in the form of a tetrahedron frame with reflective material, which can expand to a larger shape when deployed and can be compacted for storage. The warning device deployment system includes mechanisms attached to the vehicle for storing and deploying the warning devices.
- The warning device is a tetrahedron frame with reflective material.
- It can expand to an expanded shape and can be compacted for storage.
- The warning device deployment system includes mechanisms for storing and deploying the warning devices.
- The warning devices are stored in the deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle.
- The warning devices are deployed from the deployment mechanisms when needed.
Potential Applications
- Autonomous vehicles: The warning device and deployment system can be used in autonomous vehicles to provide a visual warning to other vehicles or pedestrians.
- Construction sites: The warning device can be used to mark hazardous areas or provide visibility in low light conditions.
- Emergency situations: The warning device can be deployed to alert others in emergency situations, such as accidents or breakdowns.
Problems Solved
- Lack of visibility: The warning device provides a visual warning to increase visibility and reduce the risk of accidents.
- Limited storage space: The compactable design of the warning device allows for efficient storage in the deployment system.
Benefits
- Improved safety: The warning device enhances the safety of autonomous vehicles by providing a visual warning to others.
- Space-saving: The compactable design of the warning device allows for efficient storage in the deployment system, saving valuable space.
- Versatility: The warning device can be used in various applications, such as autonomous vehicles, construction sites, and emergency situations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a warning device for a warning device deployment system for an autonomous vehicle. the warning device includes a tetrahedron frame having four triangular faces and at least one reflective material on the tetrahedron frame. the tetrahedron frame defines an expanded shape of the warning device. the warning device is self-expandable such that the warning device is compactable to a reduced volume when the warning device is stored in the warning device deployment system and expandable to the expanded shape when the warning device is deployed from the warning device deployment system. a warning device deployment system includes one or more warning device deployment mechanisms attached to the autonomous vehicle and the one or more warning devices stored in the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms. the one or more warning devices are deployed from the one or more warning device deployment mechanisms.
