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

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

Organization Name

ZF CV SYSTEMS GLOBAL GMBH

Inventor(s)

Andreas Goers of Pattensen (DE)

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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