20240036564. INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE FLEET RECOMMENDER simplified abstract (Crown Equipment Corporation)
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INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE FLEET RECOMMENDER
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Inventor(s)
Jacob J. Thomson of Auckland (NZ)
Lucas B. Waltz of Coldwater OH (US)
INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE FLEET RECOMMENDER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036564 titled 'INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE FLEET RECOMMENDER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a process for scheduling maintenance for industrial vehicles in a warehouse setting. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The process starts by creating a model of the warehouse, including its configuration and dimensions, as well as virtual industrial vehicles that operate within it. - A workflow model is then defined, which outlines the tasks that the virtual industrial vehicles need to perform within the warehouse. - A kinematic model is developed based on the specifications and functions of the virtual industrial vehicles, as well as the constraints of the warehouse environment. - The kinematic model is applied to the workflow model to evaluate the performance of the virtual industrial vehicles and determine the ideal results. - During the operation of the actual industrial vehicles, data on their use is collected. - The maintenance schedule for the industrial vehicles is determined by comparing the actual use data to the ideal results obtained from the kinematic model.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be applied in various industries that utilize industrial vehicles in warehouse settings, such as manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. - It can help optimize the maintenance schedules of industrial vehicles, ensuring that they are serviced at the right time to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The process solves the problem of inefficient maintenance scheduling for industrial vehicles, which can lead to unexpected breakdowns and costly downtime. - It addresses the challenge of determining the optimal timing for maintenance based on the specific tasks and constraints of the warehouse environment.
Benefits of this technology:
- By using virtual industrial vehicles and kinematic modeling, the process allows for accurate evaluation of vehicle performance and identification of maintenance needs. - It helps reduce maintenance costs by scheduling maintenance based on actual vehicle usage and performance data. - The technology improves overall operational efficiency by minimizing vehicle downtime and ensuring that maintenance is performed at the most opportune times.
Original Abstract Submitted
a process to schedule an industrial vehicle for maintenance comprises constructing a warehouse model based upon a warehouse configuration to define a dimensionally constrained environment and virtual industrial vehicles operating within the environment. a workflow model defines tasks of the virtual industrial vehicles within the defined environment of the warehouse model. a kinematic model is based upon vehicle specifications for the virtual industrial vehicles, kinematic functions of the virtual industrial vehicles, constraints of the defined environment of the warehouse model, and a cutback curve computed for a parameter of a kinematic function of the virtual industrial vehicle. the kinematic model is applied to the workflow model to evaluate virtual industrial vehicle performance to determine ideal results. actual use data of the industrial vehicle is collected during the industrial vehicle operation. the industrial vehicle is scheduled for maintenance based on a comparison of the actual use data to the ideal results.
