Remote controlled load transport system
A remote controlled load transport system that has a frame with a retractable gate assembly that is able to retract in order to accommodate a load. A control system is provided having a drive that operates and rotates and steers a wheel. The control system and the gate are remotely controlled by an electronic controller that is in electronic communication with the control system to remotely operate the transport system, open the gate, lift a load and haul the load to a desired location.
1. A remote controlled load transport system comprising:
a frame attached to a suspension that is attached to a wheel;
a control system having a drive that operates to rotate the wheel;
an electronic controller remote from the frame and in electronic communication with the control system to drive and steer the wheel;
wherein the frame has a retractable gate assembly that is electronically controlled by the electronic controller to retract a gate into the frame to accommodate a load.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the gate assembly has a first hydraulic pin mounted on the frame and is received by a sleeve and prevents the gate of the gate assembly from retracting.
3. The system of claim 2 further comprising a lifting assembly secured to the frame.
4. The system of claim 3 wherein the lifting assembly only operates when the gate is in a fully closed position.
5. The system of claim 3 wherein the actuators operate a block and cable mechanism.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the suspension is a knuckle suspension having a leg that attaches to an axle and the wheel.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein the suspension has three pivot points to raise and lower the frame.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the control system is a mechanical control system having an engine and first and second hydraulic pumps.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein the first hydraulic pump is an open loop pump that controls actuators of a lifting system secured to the frame.
10. The system of claim 9 wherein the second hydraulic pump is an integrated dual closed loop pump that powers hydrostatic drives to power the wheel.
11. The system of claim 8 wherein the first hydraulic pump operates a brake and has a two speed displacement drive.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein the wheel is controlled by a hydraulic cylinder that steers the wheel greater than ninety degrees.
13. The system of claim 1 wherein the electronic controller has a pendant.
14. A remote controlled load transport system comprising:
a frame wherein the frame forms an opening;
a suspension connected to the frame;
a plurality of wheels connected to the frame;
a retractable gate assembly connected to a portion of the frame;
a lifting assembly having a block and cable mechanism connected to the frame;
a mechanical control system connected to the frame;
wherein the mechanical control system drives and steers the plurality of wheels, operates the suspension, operates the gate assembly and operates the lifting assembly;
an electronic controller remote from the frame and in communication with the mechanical control system;
wherein the retractable gate assembly provides access to the opening within the frame.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein the retractable gate assembly includes a gate that retracts into the frame.
16. The system of claim 14 wherein access is provided to the opening in the frame when the gate assembly is in an open condition; wherein the frame is closed when the gate assembly is in a closed condition.
17. The system of claim 16 wherein the retractable gate assembly includes a gate that retracts into the frame.
18. The system of claim 16 wherein access is provided to the opening in the frame when the gate assembly is in an open condition; wherein the frame is closed when the gate assembly is in a closed condition.
19. A remote controlled load transport system comprising:
a frame formed of a plurality of frame members, wherein the plurality of frame members form an opening therebetween;
a suspension system connected to the frame;
a plurality of wheels connected to the frame;
a retractable gate assembly connected to a frame member;
a lifting assembly having a block and cable mechanism connected to the frame;
a mechanical control system connected to the frame;
an electronic controller remote from the frame and in communication with the mechanical control system;
wherein the retractable gate assembly provides access to the opening within the frame.