18516016. VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yutaka Nakamura of Toyota-shi (JP)
Yutaka Suenaga of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18516016 titled 'VEHICLE TRANSPORT DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
This patent application describes a vehicle transport device that can adjust the distance between two arm portions based on the size of the vehicle being transported.
Key Features and Innovation
- Carriage can support front or rear wheels of a vehicle.
- Arms on the first arm portion support one set of wheels, while arms on the second arm portion support the other set.
- Acquisition unit gathers size information of the vehicle.
- Distance adjusting device changes the distance between arm portions based on the size of the vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in vehicle transport systems for efficient and safe transportation of various types of vehicles.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of adjusting the transport device to accommodate vehicles of different sizes without manual intervention.
Benefits
- Improved efficiency in vehicle transportation.
- Enhanced safety for both the vehicle being transported and the transport device.
Commercial Applications
- Vehicle transport companies could utilize this technology to streamline their operations and offer more reliable services to customers.
Questions about the Technology
How does the acquisition unit gather size information of the vehicle?
The acquisition unit likely uses sensors or cameras to measure the dimensions of the vehicle accurately.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?
Challenges may include ensuring the accuracy of size measurements and integrating the distance adjusting device seamlessly into existing transport systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a vehicle transport device, a carriage can enter under a vehicle to be transported. The first arm portion has a pair of arms provided to the carriage that can support one of a front wheel or a rear wheel of the vehicle. The second arm portion has a pair of arms provided to the carriage that can support the other of the front wheel or the rear wheel of the vehicle. The acquisition unit acquires size information of the vehicle. The distance adjusting device adjusts a distance between the first arm portion and the second arm portion according to the acquired size information of the vehicle while the vehicle transport device is moving toward the position of the vehicle.
