Patent ID: 8527153
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: G05D,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An automated guided vehicle (AGV), comprising: a support structure; a drive mechanism being attached to the support structure, the drive mechanism moves the AGV along the ground; and a stabilization system being attached to the support structure and having a leveling assembly that includes an extension member, wherein the extension member extends away from the AGV and engages the ground or an assembly installed in the ground to help level the AGV by supporting at least a portion of the weight of the AGV when the drive mechanism is not moving the AGV along the ground; wherein the leveling assembly includes a lead screw having a threaded rod with a generally vertical longitudinal axis, and the threaded rod rotates to extend the extension member away from the AGV and supports at least a portion of the weight of the AGV.