Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS5235166
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
Disclosed is apparatus for automatically adjusting the floor of a moving vehicle to the height of a loading dock or platform. The apparatus includes optical sensors positioned to detect light reflected from a reflective strip on the dock as the vehicle approaches the dock on a course parallel thereto. The signals generated by the sensors operate logic circuits to control the suspension system of the vehicle and adjust the height of the floor with respect to the reflective strip.
Application Number:
JP4579373A
Publication Date:
September 07, 1977
Filing Date:
April 24, 1973
Export Citation:
International Classes:
G01C5/00; B60G17/00; B60G17/015; B60G17/017; B60G17/019; B60P1/02; B61C7/00; B61J1/10; B64F1/32; B65G67/02; H03K17/968; (IPC1-7): B60P1/02; B60G11/00