Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: This provides locations for mounting controllers and processing components that effectively employ the roof within a frame covered by a cowling so as to avoid exposure to weather and the environment. The roof is also employed to provide a sensor bar that extends across the vehicle width for a distance that does not interfere with normal vehicle function or generate potential overhangs, which can inadvertently engage objects or vehicles. The bar is sufficient in size and shape so as to allow mounting of a plurality of types of sensors on its top surface and/or recessed within front or rear edges. Such sensors can include visual light cameras for machine vison processes and/or LIDAR of various types and cooperage areas/fields of view—some of which can be recessed within a hollow region of the bar. Additional sensors can be mounted on the truck cab and/or chassis, including visual-light cameras and radars.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may comprise a frame. The frame may comprise a base supporting a slanted grate deck. The base may comprise a front wall and two opposing side walls and a suspended deck support positioned below and separated a predetermined distance from the slanted grate deck by at least one deck brace.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may include a frame. At least a portion of the frame may be filled with a vibration dampening material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may comprise a frame. The frame may comprise a base supporting a slanted grate deck. The base may comprise two upright back supports, one extending upward at a back end of one sidewall and the other extending upward at a back end of the other sidewall. The slanted grate deck may extend from upper portions of the upright back supports down to a position above a top of the front wall, the slanted grate deck separated a predetermined distance from the top of the front wall.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may comprise a frame. The frame may comprise a base supporting a slanted grate deck. The base may comprise two upright back supports. The slanted grate deck may comprise: an upper end member coupled to and separating upper portions of the upright back supports; an opposing lower end member; and a plurality of grate members located and coupled between the opposing end members. The space between upper ends of at least two grate members may be less than the space between lower ends of the at least two grate members.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may comprise a frame. The frame may comprise a base supporting a slanted grate deck. A reducer grate deck may be removably and pivotally coupled to the slanted grate deck. The reducer grate deck may comprise at least one internal locking member comprising a hole there through adjacent a bottom surface of the reducer grate deck.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating material are described. A material separator may comprise a frame. The frame may comprise a base supporting a slanted grate deck. The base may comprise a front wall and two opposing side walls and at least one seating member coupled to and extending upwardly from a top portion of the front wall.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating material are described. The material separator may include a frame comprising a base supporting a slanted grate deck and at least one reducer grate deck removably and pivotally coupled to the slanted grate deck. The method may include: removably and pivotally placing a removable reducer grate deck on a slanted grate deck; depositing excavated material on the removable reducer grate deck such that the material is separated by passing through both the removable reducer grate deck and the slanted grate deck; and releasing clogged material between grate bar members of the reducer grate deck and the slanted grate deck by engaging at least one internal bumper of the reducer grate deck with the moving equipment to push a free, non-pivoting end of the reducer grate deck upwards to release the clogged material.

Abstract: A bridle bit and hackamore are disclosed. Each includes a pair of cheek pieces. Each cheek piece includes a lower rein ring and an upper headstall ring. A nose band and adjustable curb strap are joined at their ends to form a continuous loop. The loop is slidable through lower and upper slide rings on a purchase portion of each cheek piece. By adjusting the length of the curb strap, the loop can be adjusted to fit any horse. When the bit or hackamore are part of a bridle, and the reins are tightened, the loop applies simultaneous, even and predictable pressure to the horse's nose and curb. A lower strap portion for connection to a tie down may be connected at its opposite ends to the loop. The lower strap portion may be slidable through another slide ring on each cheek piece.

Abstract: A bridle bit and hackamore are disclosed. Each includes a pair of cheek pieces. Each cheek piece includes a lower rein ring and an upper headstall ring. A nose band and adjustable curb strap are joined at their ends to form a continuous loop. The loop is slidable through lower and upper slide rings on a purchase portion of each cheek piece. By adjusting the length of the curb strap, the loop can be adjusted to fit any horse. When the bit or hackamore are part of a bridle, and the reins are tightened, the loop applies simultaneous, even and predictable pressure to the horse's nose and curb. A lower strap portion for connection to a tie down may be connected at its opposite ends to the loop. The lower strap portion may be slidable through another slide ring on each cheek piece.

Abstract: A bridle bit and hackamore are disclosed. Each includes a pair of cheek pieces. Each cheek piece includes a lower rein ring and an upper headstall ring. A nose band and adjustable curb strap are joined at their ends to form a continuous loop. The loop is slidable through lower and upper slide rings on a purchase portion of each cheek piece. By adjusting the length of the curb strap, the loop can be adjusted to fit any horse. When the bit or hackamore are part of a bridle, and the reins are tightened, the loop applies simultaneous, even and predictable pressure to the horse's nose and curb.

Abstract: A bridle bit including a mouthpiece connected to at least one cheek ring. The mouthpiece is sized and shaped to be received in a horse's mouth. The cheek ring, preferably generally ringed shaped, is connected to an end of the mouthpiece and resides closely adjacent to the cheek of the horse. The cheek ring includes a headstall slot extending radially through an upper circumferential portion of the ring so that each headstall slot is co-planar with a plane defined by a circumference of the ring. The cheek ring may also include a rein slot extending radially through a lower circumferential portion of the ring so that the rein slot is also co-planar with the plane defined by the circumference of the ring. Additionally, the cheek ring may include a curb chain aperture extending radially through the cheek ring.