公开(公告)号：US11299193B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-12

申请号：US16834580

申请日：2020-03-30

Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Tetsuya Fujimoto ,  Ikuru Konno ,  Takenori Kubo

IPC: B60K1/00 ,  B62D1/26 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B62D31/02 ,  B62D47/00

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a motor; a braking device for wheel braking, the braking device including a brake fluid pressure generation device; an air-conditioning device; and a battery as a power source for the motor. The vehicle is not provided with a driver seat that allows a user to operate a steering wheel, an accelerator pedal, and a brake pedal in a state where the user sits on the driver seat, and the vehicle is configured to perform automated driving. A first storage chamber and a second storage chamber are provided in a first end portion and a second end portion of the vehicle in the vehicle front-rear direction, respectively, such that the first storage chamber and the second storage chamber partially overlap a vehicle cabin in the vehicle front-rear direction. A third storage chamber is provided under a floor of the vehicle cabin.

公开(公告)号：US20200339181A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

申请号：US16958877

申请日：2018-06-07

Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd.

Inventor： Kousuke KATAHIRA ,  So TAMURA

IPC: B62D1/26 ,  B61B13/00

Abstract: A guide wheel shock absorbing device includes an attachment arm, a shock absorbing link provided on the attachment arm and extending in one direction, a shock absorbing link support portion provided on the shock absorbing link and supporting the shock absorbing link in a state of being oscillatable with respect to the attachment arm, a guide wheel coming into contact with a guide rail laid on a traveling track of a vehicle, a guide wheel support portion provided on the shock absorbing link and supporting the guide wheel in a rotatable state, and a shock absorbing elastic portion elastically supporting the shock absorbing link with respect to the attachment arm. The shock absorbing elastic portion has first and second elastic bodies different in displacement with respect to a guide wheel load.

公开(公告)号：US10513286B1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US15715508

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: Waymo LLC

Inventor： Christopher John Stoffel ,  Brian Douglas Cullinane ,  Nathaniel Fairfield ,  Alex Khaykin ,  Brian Torcellini

IPC: B62D1/26 ,  B62D1/22 ,  G05G1/34 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle for maneuvering a passenger to a destination autonomously. The vehicle includes a computing system and a set of user input buttons for communicating requests to stop the vehicle and to initiate a trip to the destination with the computing system The vehicle has no steering wheel and no user inputs for the steering, acceleration, and deceleration of the vehicle other than the set of user input buttons. In order to safely test the vehicle, a removable manual control system may be used. The system may include a housing having an electronic connection to a computing system of the vehicle. The housing includes a steering input configured to allow a passenger to control the direction of the vehicle. The system also includes one or more computing devices configured to receive input from the steering input and send instructions the computing system.

公开(公告)号：US09849892B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14774507

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Masaru Tachibana ,  Akihiro Niizeki ,  Junji Kamatani ,  Akira Komoto

IPC: B61F9/00 ,  B61B13/00 ,  B62D1/26 ,  B61F5/38

CPC classification number: B61F9/00 ,  B61B13/00 ,  B61F5/38 ,  B62D1/265

Abstract: Provided is a guide device for a guide rail-type vehicle which travels while being guided along a travel track. The guide device is provided with: guide wheels which include main guide wheels and branched guide wheels, the main and branched guide wheels being in contact with and roll on guide rails arranged on both sides of the travel track; steering arms which steer the vehicle; and elastic support members which each includes one end affixed to each of the steering arms and which each includes the other end including guide wheels rotatably supported thereon, the elastic support members absorbing an impact load by deflecting about the one end thereof.

公开(公告)号：US6092468A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US46342

申请日：1998-03-23

Applicant: Klaus-Ruediger H. Hase

Inventor： Klaus-Ruediger H. Hase

IPC: B62D1/26 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B61C11/00

CPC classification number: B62D1/265 ,  B62D11/04

Abstract: A bi-directional operating automated guided transit system such as a people mover including a vehicle having at least one pair of opposing axles, each axle having a wheel with its own drive system. The vehicle is capable of providing torque controlled steering to the vehicle. Sensors mounted on the vehicle detect the path of a guide track and, through a controlling system, direct the motors to provide a constant torque to both wheels, thereby directing the vehicle along a straight path or, in the alternative, direct the motors associated with each wheel to provide differing torques, thereby causing the vehicle to turn. The system also permits a vehicle operator to bypass the sensor signal and to manually steer the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种双向操作的自动导向运输系统，例如包括具有至少一对相对的轴的车辆的人员，每个轴具有带有自己的驱动系统的车轮。 车辆能够向车辆提供转矩控制的转向。 安装在车辆上的传感器检测导轨的路径，并且通过控制系统引导电动机以向两个车轮提供恒定的扭矩，从而引导车辆沿着直线路径，或者替代地，引导与 每个车轮提供不同的扭矩，从而导致车辆转动。 该系统还允许车辆操作者绕过传感器信号并手动转向车辆。

公开(公告)号：US5676059A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-14

申请号：US758387

申请日：1996-11-29

Applicant: John Darby Alt

Inventor： John Darby Alt

IPC: B61B1/00 ,  B62D1/26 ,  B61J3/00

CPC classification number: B61B1/00 ,  B61L23/22 ,  B62D1/265

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coordinating the movement of a plurality of oppositely directed trams operating generally simultaneously along a single, dedicated lane, including a plurality of stop-boarding areas, a plurality of corresponding by-pass lanes, sensors along the lane to sense the location of the trams, a central processor to compare the location of the trams and calculate signals to pairs of oppositely moving trams such that they will adjust their speeds to arrive at a common stop-boarding area at substantially the same time.

Abstract translation: 一种用于协调沿着单个专用车道大致同时运行的多个相对方向的电车的运动的方法和装置，包括多个停靠区域，多个对应的旁路车道，沿车道的传感器，以感测 电车的位置，用于比较电车位置的中央处理器，并将信号计算到成对的相对移动的电车，使得它们将在几乎相同的时间调整它们的速度以到达公共停车区域。

公开(公告)号：US5511457A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-30

申请号：US334724

申请日：1994-11-04

Applicant: Mark R. Hawkins ,  Joel L. Peterson ,  Kenneth E. Poppe

Inventor： Mark R. Hawkins ,  Joel L. Peterson ,  Kenneth E. Poppe

IPC: B62D5/07 ,  B62D1/26 ,  B62D5/09 ,  F15B11/08 ,  F15B15/00 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F01B25/02 ,  F15B11/00

CPC classification number: B62D1/26 ,  B62D5/09

Abstract: A steering control system for an autonomous machine has a manual steering control valve for directing fluid from a pump to either a head end chamber or a rod end chamber of a hydraulic steering actuator. In one embodiment, an electrically actuated steering valve device is disposed in series flow relationship between the pump and the manual steering control valve and is operative to direct fluid from the pump to the head end and rod end chambers. In another embodiment, a electrically actuated device mechanically actuates the manual steering control valve for steering the machine.

Abstract translation: 用于自主机器的转向控制系统具有用于将流体从泵引导到液压转向致动器的头端室或杆端室的手动转向控制阀。 在一个实施例中，电动转向阀装置在泵和手动转向控制阀之间以串联流动关系布置，并且可操作以将流体从泵引导到头端和杆端室。 在另一个实施例中，电致动装置机械地致动用于转向机器的手动转向控制阀。

公开(公告)号：US5138952A

公开(公告)日：1992-08-18

申请号：US763442

申请日：1991-09-19

Applicant: R. Glen Low

Inventor： R. Glen Low

IPC: B60F1/00 ,  B61B5/02 ,  B61B13/00 ,  B61C13/04 ,  B62D1/26 ,  E01B25/28

CPC classification number: E01B25/28 ,  B61B5/025 ,  B61C13/04 ,  B62D1/26

Abstract: A transit system employing multiple modes of operation. The system includes a guideway having a portion over which a vehicle traverses from one location to another, the traverse portion having a longitudinally-extending slot formed generally centrally therewithin. The guideway also includes an entry ramp which directs a traction drive wheel stem to centrally position the vehicle on the guideway. The system also includes a vehicle which is configured for travel over both a roadway and the guideway. The vehicle includes a chassis supported by a plurality of motive wheels. The chassis mounts a stem for pivoting between an upper, retracted position and a lower, extended position. The stem mounts, at its lower end, a traction drive wheel which engages an undersurface of the guideway to accomplish movement of the vehicle during the guideway mode of operation. Means are provided for both driving the motive wheels, during the roadway mode of operation, and the traction drive wheel, during the guideway mode of operation. An on-board computer controls guidance of the vehicle over the guideway system.

公开(公告)号：US4869176A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-26

申请号：US252118

申请日：1988-10-03

Applicant: Diether von Scarpatetti

Inventor： Diether von Scarpatetti

IPC: B61B13/00 ,  B60G7/00 ,  B62D1/26

CPC classification number: B60G7/003 ,  B60G7/001 ,  B62D1/265 ,  B60G2200/315 ,  B60G2200/44 ,  B60G2202/1524 ,  B60G2204/41 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2206/1116 ,  B60G2206/121 ,  B60G2206/124 ,  B60G2300/102 ,  B60G2300/14

Abstract: The invention relates to an omnibus track guidable vehicle for special roads which vehicle can also travel with free manual steering on normal roads. To make the trailing axle roll along the special road, which defines the track, with correct tracking and without contact, the trailing vehicle axle is provided with an elastokinematic self-steering system. Articulation of the axle body of this vehicle axle in the transverse direction is in fact made so that the axle body is transversely slidable out of the central position by approximately .+-.0.8 to 1.2% of the vehicle width with increasing force, limited as a function of the transverse force. Pull rods which determine the transverse position of the trailing vehicle axle are inclined symmetrically to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle to be arranged trapezoidally in plan view so that the intersection of the center lines of the pull rods, which constitutes a virtual pivot center, is located apporoximately 50 to 75% of the vehicle width behind the vehicle axle in the direction of travel. Alternative embodiments are shown for the mounting of the trailing vehicle axle with limited transverse mobility and with integrated resilient centering.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种特殊道路的综合轨道导引车辆，车辆也可以在正常道路上自由手动转向。 为了使拖尾轴沿着定义轨道的特殊道路滚动，具有正确的跟踪并且不接触，后车辆车轴设置有弹性动力学自转向系统。 实际上，该车辆车轴在横向方向上的铰接方式使得车身能够以增加的力横向滑动到中心位置大约+/- 0.8％至1.2％的车身宽度，作为 横向力的作用。 确定后车辆车轴的横向位置的拉杆在平面图中以梯形布置的方式对称于车辆的纵向方向，使得构成虚拟枢轴中心的拉杆的中心线的交点为 位于车辆行进方向后方车辆宽度的大约50％至75％。 示出了替代实施例，用于以有限的横向移动性并且具有集成的弹性对中来安装后方车辆车轴。

公开(公告)号：US4607575A

公开(公告)日：1986-08-26

申请号：US644547

申请日：1984-08-27

Applicant: Roland Bryda

Inventor： Roland Bryda

IPC: B62D1/26 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B61B10/00 ,  B61B11/00

CPC classification number: B62D1/26 ,  G05D1/0229 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D2201/0216

Abstract: To permit lateral deflection of a transport vehicle or car (1) which receives electrical energy from an overhead system (56) and, additionally, is guided thereby by guide rails (6), a connecting element in form of a telescoping rod (4) or a tension spring (4a) connects the vehicle to the overhead system (56) to receive electrical energy and, additionally, guidance information. In accordance with the invention, a control guideway (12) is located, for example laterally adjacent the overhead system (56), the relative alignment of the guideway with respect to the control rails (6) being sensed by the roller (15) forming a reference element, which, upon change of level of the guideway with respect to the guide rails (6) causes deflection of a roller shaft (16) coupled to a joint (11), which deflection is measured in an angle measuring sensor (11a) and transmitted as an error signal to a comparator (101) which tends to reestablish a predetermined angular relationship, for example 90.degree., of the roller shaft (16 ) with respect to the connecting element, thereby causing lateral deviation of the vehicle upon servo control of a steering motor (17) therein.

Abstract translation: 为了允许从架空系统（56）接收电能的运输车辆或车辆（1）的横向偏转，并且另外由导轨（6）引导，由伸缩杆（4）形式的连接元件， 或拉伸弹簧（4a）将车辆连接到架空系统（56）以接收电能，并且另外引导引导信息。 根据本发明，控制导轨（12）例如位于架空系统（56）的横向相邻的位置，相对于控制轨道（6）的相对对准被由辊（15）感测形成 参考元件，其在导轨相对于导轨（6）的高度改变时导致联接到接头（11）的滚轴（16）的偏转，该偏转在角度测量传感器（11a）中被测量 ）并作为误差信号发送到比较器（101），比较器（101）倾向于相对于连接元件重新建立辊轴（16）的预定角度关系（例如90°），从而导致车辆在伺服时的横向偏移 控制转向马达（17）。