CPC G05B 19/4155 (2013.01) [B65G 69/287 (2013.01); E05F 15/73 (2015.01); E05F 2015/763 (2015.01); E05F 2015/765 (2015.01); E05Y 2900/132 (2013.01); E05Y 2900/516 (2013.01); G05B 2219/40062 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An automated docking bay for servicing a truck trailer, the docking bay comprising:
a programmable logic controller system configured to operate the docking bay;
a plurality of sensors configured to detect an orientation of the truck trailer with respect to the docking bay;
an outside lighting system configured to provide feedback to a truck driver during backing the truck trailer into the docking bay;
a vehicle restraint system configured to fixate the truck trailer within the docking bay;
an overhead door configured to open once the truck trailer is fixated by the vehicle restraint system;
a dock leveler configured to deploy after the overhead door opens; and
a human machine interface system in communication with the programmable logic controller system and the plurality of sensors.
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