公开(公告)号：US20130103245A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13573035

申请日：2012-08-15

Applicant: Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

Inventor： Chunghsin Lee ,  Jian Zhang

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B62D61/10 ,  B62B3/02

CPC classification number: B60K1/02 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B62B5/0076 ,  B62B2202/404 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y10S280/05 ,  Y10S280/06

Abstract: A foldable cart assembly which is arranged to provide trackable transportation to a product or a person. The cart contains sensors and computer-controlled drive wheels to enable that cart assembly, when fully opened, to follow a safe path as directed by received electronic signals. That cart assembly is also tri-foldably collapsible, so as to have multiple portions pivoted into nesting configuration with one another thus containable in a minimal volume and even carried by an individual.

公开(公告)号：US20100241290A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-23

申请号：US12554826

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Dennis W. Doane ,  John B. Wilker, SR.

Inventor： Dennis W. Doane ,  John B. Wilker, SR.

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Autonomous control of steering, speed, forward and reverse movement of a motor vehicle is provided by transmitting a signal from a transmitter carried by an ambulatory user, receiving the signal with three signal-receiving antennae on the motor vehicle, generating first, second and third sub-signals with a three-channel receiver connected to the three antennae, generating sum and difference outputs with the first and second sub-signals, affecting the steering with the difference output, affecting the speed, forward and reverse control with the sum output, generating a distance-to-user output from the third sub-signal, and limiting the proximity of the motor vehicle to the user with the distance-to-user output.

Abstract translation: 通过发送来自移动用户携带的发射机的信号，在机动车辆上接收具有三个信号接收天线的信号来提供机动车辆的转向，速度，前进和后退移动的自主控制，产生第一，第二和第三 具有连接到三个天线的三通道接收器的子信号，产生具有第一和第二子信号的和差和差分输出，影响具有差分输出的转向，影响速度，和输出的正向和反向控制， 从第三子信号产生距离到用户输出，并且用距离到用户输出限制机动车辆与用户的接近度。

公开(公告)号：US07480569B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-20

申请号：US11758702

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: David J. Wehrlen ,  Joseph M. Hill, III ,  David J. Mullinix

Inventor： David J. Wehrlen ,  Joseph M. Hill, III ,  David J. Mullinix

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Golf cart movements at a golf course are controlled by a limited access controller that compares a golf cart's GPS-determined position against a limited access map to restrict performance of inputs by the golf cart's driver to the golf cart's motor under predetermined conditions, such as if a golf cart enters or has a predetermined likelihood of entering a limited access area. The limited access controller inhibits motor responses, such as by preventing motor operation, limiting available motor speeds, or allowing motor operation only in a vector that removes the golf cart from the limited access area, such as operation in reverse. Golf carts of a golf course communicate with a base station that updates the limited access map by defining limited access area perimeters and allowable actions within a limited access area and that directly commands allowable motor operations. For example, golf carts are prohibited from entering green areas, are restricted to golf cart paths during cart-path-only periods, and are restricted to reduced speeds in driving hazard areas.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球场上的高尔夫球车运动由有限的进入控制器控制，该控制器将高尔夫球车的GPS确定位置与有限的访问地图进行比较，以在预定条件下限制高尔夫球车的驾驶员对高尔夫球车的马达的输入的性能，例如 高尔夫球车进入或具有进入有限进入区域的预定可能性。 有限的进入控制器例如通过防止电动机操作，限制可用的电动机速度或只允许电动机操作仅在有限的接入区域中移除高尔夫球的矢量（例如相反的操作）来阻止电动机响应。 高尔夫球场的高尔夫球车与基站通信，所述基站通过限定有限的接入区域周边和限制的接入区域内的可允许的动作并且直接命令允许的电动机操作来更新受限访问映射。 例如，高尔夫球车被禁止进入绿色区域，仅限于在仅仅车时段期间的高尔夫球车路径，并且限制在驾驶危险区域中降低的速度。

公开(公告)号：US07353089B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11101779

申请日：2005-04-08

Applicant: Paul E. McEvoy

Inventor： Paul E. McEvoy

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: A63B55/61 ,  A63B2055/603 ,  A63B2055/605 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A motorized cart that supports one or more golf bags automatically follows a golfer around the golf course from hole to hole. In particular, the golfer wears, or carries, a signal transmitter that emits a signal that is received by the motorized cart and then used by the motorized cart to stay within a predetermined range of the golfer. In addition to golfers, delivery personnel and other users may also benefit from this cart.

Abstract translation: 支持一个或多个高尔夫球袋的电动推车自动跟随高尔夫球场周围的高尔夫球手从孔到洞。 特别地，高尔夫球手佩戴或携带发射由电动推车接收的信号的信号发射机，然后被电动推车使用以保持在高尔夫球手的预定范围内。 除了高尔夫球手，送货人员和其他用户也可以从这个购物车中受益。

公开(公告)号：US07239965B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-03

申请号：US10754916

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: David J. Wehrlen ,  Joseph M. Hill, III ,  David J. Mullinix

Inventor： David J. Wehrlen ,  Joseph M. Hill, III ,  David J. Mullinix

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0278 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D1/0297 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: Golf cart movements at a golf course are controlled by a limited access controller that compares a golf cart's GPS-determined position against a limited access map to restrict performance of inputs by the golf cart's driver to the golf cart's motor under predetermined conditions, such as if a golf cart enters or has a predetermined likelihood of entering a limited access area. The limited access controller inhibits motor responses, such as by preventing motor operation, limiting available motor speeds, or allowing motor operation only in a vector that removes the golf cart from the limited access area, such as operation in reverse. Golf carts of a golf course communicate with a base station that updates the limited access map by defining limited access area perimeters and allowable actions within a limited access area and that directly commands allowable motor operations. For example, golf carts are prohibited from entering green areas, are restricted to golf cart paths during cart-path-only periods, and are restricted to reduced speeds in driving hazard areas.

Abstract translation: 高尔夫球场上的高尔夫球车运动由有限的进入控制器控制，该控制器将高尔夫球车的GPS确定位置与有限的访问地图进行比较，以在预定条件下限制高尔夫球车的驾驶员对高尔夫球车的马达的输入的性能，例如 高尔夫球车进入或具有进入有限进入区域的预定可能性。 有限的进入控制器例如通过防止电动机操作，限制可用的电动机速度或只允许电动机操作仅在有限的接入区域中移除高尔夫球的矢量（例如相反的操作）来阻止电动机响应。 高尔夫球场的高尔夫球车与基站通信，所述基站通过限定有限的接入区域周边和限制的接入区域内的可允许的动作并且直接命令允许的电动机操作来更新受限访问映射。 例如，高尔夫球车被禁止进入绿色区域，仅限于在仅仅车时段期间的高尔夫球车路径，并且限制在驾驶危险区域中降低的速度。

公开(公告)号：US5611406A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-18

申请号：US500837

申请日：1995-07-11

Applicant: Kouichi Matsuzaki ,  Setsuo Yamagishi

Inventor： Kouichi Matsuzaki ,  Setsuo Yamagishi

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  B62D1/28 ,  G01S15/10 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/12 ,  B62D6/00

CPC classification number: B62D1/28 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A guiding signal generator and transmitter is included on a guiding device for generating and transmitting a guiding signal for guiding a tracking device. Provided on the tracking device are first and second guiding signal receivers spaced apart by a predetermined distance for receiving the guiding signal, and a controller for detecting a direction to and a distance from the guiding device based on outputs from the first and second guiding signal receivers and the predetermined distance. The configuration prevents collisions between the guiding device and the tracking device.

Abstract translation: 引导信号发生器和发射器包括在引导装置中，用于产生和发送用于引导跟踪装置的引导信号。 设置在跟踪装置上的第一和第二引导信号接收器间隔开预定距离以接收引导信号;以及控制器，用于基于来自第一和第二引导信号接收器的输出检测与引导装置的方向和距离 和预定距离。 该配置防止引导装置和跟踪装置之间的碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US5517098A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-14

申请号：US240116

申请日：1994-05-09

Applicant: Dawei Dong

Inventor： Dawei Dong

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G08C17/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0236 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D2201/0204 ,  Y10S280/05

Abstract: An automatic tracking mobile platform that works logically and practically. The process of making it is simple and cost efficient. An emitter is carried by the user; this emitter transmits various electromagnetic signals including infrared, visible light, laser, or ultraviolet. The platform has electromagnetic sensors connected to its front wheel which synchronously turn with it, and these three sensors are separated by panels. The panels block one sensor from the others so that only one sensor can respond to the transmitter at any one time to turn the platform left or right. An electrical motor and a mechanical steering wheel are connected to the front wheel, which drives the mobile platform. The receiver is set to screen electromagnetic signals from the transmitter so the platform can turn to the left, turn to the right, start, or stop to accomplish its automatic tracking purpose.To reduce interference from the reflection of direct sunlight on the platform sensors, horizontal grade gratings are placed in front of the sensors. The receiver sensors can receive signals directly from transmitter. Other inventions do not include provisions to increase the sensitivity of the sensors in the presence of reflections of direct sunlight. Moreover, in order to avoid reflection interference, especially indoors, laser light can be used to help the platform track the user successfully.

Abstract translation: 自动跟踪移动平台，其工作逻辑和实际。 制作过程简单而且成本有效。 发射器由用户携带; 该发射器发射包括红外线，可见光，激光或紫外线的各种电磁信号。 该平台具有连接到其前轮的电磁传感器，与其同步转动，并且这三个传感器被面板分开。 面板将一个传感器与其他传感器阻挡在一起，以便只有一个传感器可以在任何一个时间对变送器做出响应，以使平台向左或向右旋转。 电动马达和机械方向盘连接到前轮，驱动移动平台。 接收机被设置为屏蔽来自发射机的电磁信号，因此平台可以向左转，向右转，启动或停止以完成其自动跟踪目的。 为了减少平台传感器上阳光反射的干扰，将水平级光栅放置在传感器的前面。 接收机传感器可以直接从发射机接收信号。 其他发明不包括在存在直射阳光反射的情况下提高传感器的灵敏度的规定。 此外，为了避免反射干扰，特别是在室内，激光可以帮助平台跟踪用户。

公开(公告)号：US5446656A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-29

申请号：US131598

申请日：1993-10-05

Applicant: Masamori Koseki ,  Hiroo Shoji ,  Ken Miura

Inventor： Masamori Koseki ,  Hiroo Shoji ,  Ken Miura

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B62D1/02 ,  G05B19/18

CPC classification number: G05D1/0265 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A method of moving and guiding the travel of a golf cart between a plurality of marker lines by steering the cart, when sensing one marker line, toward the other marker line. A plurality of parallel lines to be sensed is formed by linearly disposing magnetic elements between the marker lines such that the extended parts of the parallel lines traverse the marker lines. An angle of the golf cart going into, or traversing, the parallel lines to be sensed by the golf cart is calculated when the golf cart, having a golf cart sensor, advances linearly and traverses the lines. The steering angle of the golf cart is altered such that the angle of the golf cart departure from the parallel lines is always at a fixed value with respect to the parallel lines.

Abstract translation: 一种通过在感测到一个标记线时朝着另一个标记线转向时将多个标记线之间的高尔夫球车的行进移动和引导的方法。 通过在标记线之间线性地设置磁性元件使得平行线的延伸部分穿过标记线而形成多条待检测的平行线。 当具有高尔夫球车传感器的高尔夫球车线性地前进并穿过线路时，高尔夫球车进入或横穿要由高尔夫球车感测到的平行线的角度被计算。 改变高尔夫球车的转向角，使得高尔夫球车离开平行线的角度总是相对于平行线处于固定值。

公开(公告)号：US5410480A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US131597

申请日：1993-10-05

Applicant: Masamori Koseki ,  Hiroo Shoji ,  Ken Miura

Inventor： Masamori Koseki ,  Hiroo Shoji ,  Ken Miura

IPC: A63B55/60 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F15/50

CPC classification number: G05D1/0265 ,  G05D1/0244 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A method of guiding the travel of golf carts, wherein a marker line is formed of cart guides and is sensed by the golf carts through guide sensing means. The carts are advanced to trace along the marker line and each of the carts is automatically steered so as not to repeatedly pass over the same route. A travel switching detector or sensing element is laid at an arbitrary part of, or in the vicinity of, the marker line. When sensing the travel switching detector, the carts are, after sensing, traveled further to trace along the marker line by different distances for each of the golf carts. After having run on the particular distances, the carts are advanced while turning the steering angles in predetermined directions, and after having traveled a predetermined distance, the carts travel while turning the steering angles in opposite directions.

Abstract translation: 引导高尔夫球车行进的方法，其中标记线由推车导向件形成，并且通过导向器感测装置由高尔夫球车感测到。 推车被推进以沿着标记线追踪，并且每个推车都被自动转向，以便不重复地通过相同的路线。 旅行切换检测器或感测元件放置在标记线的任意部分或附近。 当感测到行驶切换检测器时，推车在感测之后进一步沿着标记线追踪每个高尔夫球车的不同距离。 在特定距离上行驶之后，推车同时在预定方向转动转向角，并且在已经行驶了预定距离之后，推车在相反方向转动转向角的同时行进。

公开(公告)号：US5034673A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-23

申请号：US495602

申请日：1990-03-19

Applicant: Hiroo Shoji ,  Masamori Koseki

Inventor： Hiroo Shoji ,  Masamori Koseki

IPC: B61B13/00 ,  B61B13/04 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0265 ,  G05D2201/0204

Abstract: A method of moving and guiding a cart on a course, comprising the step of burying magnetic elements under a ground surface of the course to form a marker line in a moving direction of the cart. The magnetic elements comprise different poles defining one of S-shaped and zigzag-shaped routes and a predetermined route of a cart movement. A pole polarity is sensed for switching movement of the cart between the one of S-shaped and zigzag-shaped routes and the predetermined route for moving the cart along the marker line.

Abstract translation: 一种在车道上移动和引导推车的方法，包括将磁性元件埋在路面的地面下面以在车的移动方向上形成标记线的步骤。 磁性元件包括限定S形和之字形路线之一的不同的极点和推车运动的预定路线。 感测到极极性，用于切换在S形和之字形路线之一上的推车的移动以及用于沿着标记线移动推车的预定路线。