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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2021
Paccar Inc, Bellevue, WA (US);
Stan DeLizo, Lynnwood, WA (US);
Yen-Lin Han, Seattle, WA (US);
Benjamin M. Cross, Enumclaw, WA (US);
Trevor R. Hart, Carnation, WA (US);
Sahm Noorfeshan, Snohomish, WA (US);
Owen F. Van Valkenburgh, Portland, OR (US);
PACCAR Inc., Bellevue, WA (US);
Abstract
The present technology describes systems and methods for power coupling of a tractor-trailer system. The technology may include a robotic arm, an end effector, a coupling tool, and a tool resting rack. An electrical outlet on a trailer may be coupled with a tool under control of the end effector and positioning of the robotic arm. The end effector may include a housing, a motor, a clutch, and a drive shaft. A tool coupled to the end effector may include an electro-mechanical (EM) coupler. The EM coupler may include a housing, an electric plug, a lid lifter, a lead screw, and a servomotor.