Benjamin F Cross

US Patent:

20220384990, Dec 1, 2022

Filed:

Jun 1, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/335586

Inventors:

- Bellevue 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

International Classification:

H01R 13/629
B25J 19/00
B25J 11/00
H01R 13/447
H01R 13/627
H01R 13/516
B60D 1/60
B60D 1/64

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.