Patents by Inventor Christian Molnar
Christian Molnar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11912550Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a load handling assembly and a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle. The assistance provided by the positioning assistance system includes at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of: a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Publication number: 20230391593Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes: a power unit including: a steered wheel, and a steering device for generating a steer control signal; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; a controller located on the power unit for receiving the steer control signal; and a sensing device on the power unit and coupled to the controller. The sensing device monitors areas in front of and next to the vehicle. Based on sensing device data, the controller may modify at least one of the following vehicle parameters: a maximum allowable turning angle or a steered-wheel-to-steering-device ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Patent number: 11820634Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes: a power unit including: a steered wheel, and a steering device for generating a steer control signal; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; a controller located on the power unit for receiving the steer control signal; and a sensing device on the power unit and coupled to the controller. The sensing device monitoring areas in front of and next to the vehicle. Based on sensing device data, the controller may modify at least one of the following vehicle parameters: a maximum allowable turning angle or a steered-wheel-to-steering-device ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Publication number: 20230341856Abstract: A process for automating control of an industrial vehicle based on location comprises scanning an environment, by using an optical scanner affixed to the industrial vehicle. A marker defined by a series of tags is identified by recursively receiving a reflection of the optical scanner; determining if the reflection is indicative of an optical tag; and concatenating the indication of an optical tag to the marker. Once the marker is identified, the marker is transformed into an environmental condition and a status of the vehicle is determined, where the status correlates to the environmental condition. Further, an automated control is applied on the industrial vehicle based on the environmental condition and the status of the industrial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Alexander Peters, Christian Molnar
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Patent number: 11772944Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes: a power unit including: a steered wheel, and a steering device for generating a steer control signal; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; a controller located on the power unit for receiving the steer control signal; and a sensing device on the power unit and coupled to the controller. The sensing device monitoring areas in front of and next to the vehicle. Based on sensing device data, the controller may modify at least one of the following vehicle parameters: a maximum allowable turning angle or a steered-wheel-to-steering-device ratio.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Patent number: 11733700Abstract: A process for automating control of an industrial vehicle based on location comprises scanning an environment in a travel direction of the industrial vehicle, by using an optical scanner affixed to the industrial vehicle. A marker defined by a series of tags is identified by recursively receiving a reflection of the optical scanner; determining if the reflection is indicative of an optical tag; and concatenating the indication of an optical tag to the marker. Once the marker is identified, the marker is transformed into an environmental condition and a status of the vehicle is determined, where the status correlates to the environmental condition. Further, an automated control is applied on the industrial vehicle based on the environmental condition and the status of the industrial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Alexander Peters, Christian Molnar
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Patent number: 11628847Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. Industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s) is analyzed and evaluated against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20210375080Abstract: A materials handling vehicle technology monitor receives wirelessly, from a fleet of materials handling vehicles, electronic vehicle records. Each electronic vehicle record includes technology feature data recorded by a controller on an associated materials handling vehicle. Typically, the electronic vehicle record is generated in response to a corresponding technology feature on the materials handling vehicle being operated in a work environment. Moreover, each electronic vehicle record includes an operator identification of an operator of the materials handling vehicle at the time the technology feature data is recorded. The monitor also generates for each operator, an electronic measurement based upon a comparison of expected technology feature usage, e.g., a threshold, compared to the technology feature data in the received electronic vehicle records, which are associated with the corresponding operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Avishek Kumar, Christian Molnar, James F. Schloemer, James C. Meyer, Josua Logito
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Publication number: 20210339756Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. Industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s) is analyzed and evaluated against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20210261192Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes: a power unit including: a steered wheel, and a steering device for generating a steer control signal; a load handling assembly coupled to the power unit; a controller located on the power unit for receiving the steer control signal; and a sensing device on the power unit and coupled to the controller. The sensing device monitoring areas in front of and next to the vehicle. Based on sensing device data, the controller may modify at least one of the following vehicle parameters: a maximum allowable turning angle or a steered-wheel-to-steering-device ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Publication number: 20210261392Abstract: A materials handling vehicle includes a power unit, a load handling assembly and a positioning assistance system that provides assistance to an operator that is driving the vehicle. The assistance provided by the positioning assistance system includes at least one of an audible, tactile, or visual cue to indicate at least one of: a distance from the vehicle to a boundary object; or a heading of the vehicle with respect to the boundary object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Publication number: 20210261391Abstract: A method is provided for controlling a light source device associated with a materials handling vehicle, wherein the materials handling vehicle includes one or more sensing devices, comprising: sensing via the one or more sensing devices a first distance from a left side of the vehicle to a first boundary object and a second distance from a right side of the vehicle to a second boundary object; controlling the light source device to designate a first area to the left side of the vehicle as either a limited operation area or a non-limited operation area and to designate a second area to the right side of the vehicle as either a limited operation area or a non-limited operation area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Juergen Buchmann, René Konzack, Christian Molnar, Alfonso Costas
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Publication number: 20210247770Abstract: A process for automating control of an industrial vehicle based on location comprises scanning an environment in a travel direction of the industrial vehicle, by using an optical scanner affixed to the industrial vehicle. A marker defined by a series of tags is identified by recursively receiving a reflection of the optical scanner; determining if the reflection is indicative of an optical tag; and concatenating the indication of an optical tag to the marker. Once the marker is identified, the marker is transformed into an environmental condition and a status of the vehicle is determined, where the status correlates to the environmental condition. Further, an automated control is applied on the industrial vehicle based on the environmental condition and the status of the industrial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Sebastian Theos, Andreas Simon, Alexander Peters, Christian Molnar
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Patent number: 11066077Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. The vehicle controller actively analyzes industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s), and evaluates the data against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Patent number: D930939Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930941Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930942Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930943Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930944Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930945Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau