SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DOLLIES

摘要

According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a system and method for synchronizing and controlling at least one dolly may be provided. The system may include at least one dolly, a power unit, and a control device, all communicatively coupled via at least one network. Dolly coordinates and steer points for a load may be recorded. Adjustments to the dolly may be made based on desired changes to the orientation of the steer points.

主权项

1. A load transport system comprising:
at least one dolly, the at least one dolly comprising a top cap encoder and a front axle encoder communicatively coupled to a dolly control unit, wherein the top cap encoder and front axle encoder communicate measured data to the dolly control unit; at least one power unit, the power unit comprising a power unit computer communicatively coupled with the at least one dolly control unit via a network, wherein the at least one dolly control unit communicates measured data to the power unit computer; and a control device, the control device configured to communicate with the power unit computer via a network and allow a user to view and manipulate system data, and provide instructions to the power unit computer; wherein the power unit computer is configured to calculate adjustments to the at least one dolly based on dolly control unit data and user input data to effect user instructions; and wherein the power unit is configured to actuate the at least one dolly.