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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 04, 1998
Dennis W. Eckstine, Waynesboro, PA (US);
William W. Banks, New Market, MD (US);
Grove U.S. L.L.C., Shady Grove, PA (US);
Abstract
The aerial work platform including a pothole and/or obstacle avoidance system according to the present invention includes a non-contact distance measuring device mounted to an end of the aerial work platform chassis. The non-contact distance measuring device measures a distance to the ground along a predetermined angle, and generates a first signal based on the measured distance. In response to the output of the non-contact distance measuring device, a motor controller and/or brake controller of the aerial work platform control operation of a motor and/or brakes, respectively, to assist an operator of the aerial work platform in avoiding potholes and/or obstacles.