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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2023
Te Connectivity Solutions Gmbh, Schaffhausen, CH;
Anthony L. Swann, Lancaster, PA (US);
Swapnilsinh Solanki, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Tim Burk, Middletown, PA (US);
Craig S. Roper, Mount Joy, PA (US);
Abstract
A safeguard enclosure of an autonomous part processing system for enclosing an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) is provided. The safeguard enclosure includes a frame having panels defining an enclosed space. The frame has an opening allowing the AGV to enter and exit the enclosed space. The frame surrounds a parking spot for the AGV in the enclosed space. The safeguard enclosure includes a safety system for controlling operation of the AGV. The safety system includes an AGV location sensor configured to detect presence of the AGV at the parking spot. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an AGV location signal from the AGV location sensor. The safety system includes a presence sensor configured to detect presence of an object other than the AGV in the enclosed space. The safety system configured to control operation of the AGV based on an object presence signal from the presence sensor.