US-12623629-B2 - Automatic vehicle braking in response to operator egress

Abstract

A vehicle system includes a vehicle subsystem and a processing circuit. The vehicle subsystem includes a pump. The processing circuit is configured to receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit a cabin of a vehicle and automatically engage a brake of the vehicle in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle. The vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.

Inventors

• David W. Archer
• Neil Bjornstad
• Michael J. Holeton
• Patrick D. Martin

Assignees

• OSHKOSH CORPORATION

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20250109

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A vehicle system comprising: a vehicle subsystem including a pump; and a processing circuit configured to: receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit a cabin of a vehicle; and automatically engage a brake of the vehicle in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle; wherein the vehicle subsystem remains operational while the brake is engaged.
2. 2 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle subsystem includes at least one of a generator, a water system, a foam system, or a siren.
3. 3 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle subsystem includes an engine.
4. 4 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle subsystem includes a lighting system.
5. 5 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle subsystem includes an engine and a lighting system.
6. 6 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the indication is acquired in response to the operator opening a door of the cabin.
7. 7 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to automatically reconfigure a transmission of the vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition in response to the indication.
8. 8 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , further comprising the vehicle.
9. 9 . The vehicle system of claim 8 , wherein the vehicle is a fire truck, an ambulance, a police vehicle, a tow truck, a public utility vehicle, or a municipal vehicle.
10. 10 . A vehicle system comprising: a processing circuit configured to: receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit a cabin of a vehicle; and automatically engage a brake of the vehicle in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle; wherein a pump and a light system of the vehicle remain operational while the brake is engaged.
11. 11 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein a generator of the vehicle remains operational while the brake is engaged.
12. 12 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein a water system of the vehicle remains operational while the brake is engaged.
13. 13 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein a foam system of the vehicle remains operational while the brake is engaged.
14. 14 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein a siren of the vehicle remains operational while the brake is engaged.
15. 15 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein a prime mover of the vehicle remains operational while the brake is engaged.
16. 16 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein the indication is acquired in response to the operator opening a door of the cabin.
17. 17 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to automatically reconfigure a transmission of the vehicle from an operational condition to a locked condition in response to the indication.
18. 18 . The vehicle system of claim 10 , further comprising the vehicle.
19. 19 . The vehicle system of claim 18 , wherein the vehicle is a fire truck, an ambulance, a police vehicle, a tow truck, a public utility vehicle, or a municipal vehicle.
20. 20 . A vehicle system for a vehicle, the vehicle system comprising: a brake; a pump; a light system; a lift device; and a processing circuit configured to: receive an indication that an operator is attempting to exit the vehicle; and automatically engage the brake in response to the indication to prevent movement of the vehicle; wherein the pump, the light system, and the lift device remain operational while the brake is engaged.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/491,502, filed Oct. 20, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/093,600, filed Jan. 5, 2023, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/229,253, filed Apr. 13, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/208,002, filed Dec. 3, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/097,278, filed Apr. 12, 2016, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/150,149, filed Apr. 20, 2015, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. BACKGROUND Traditional response vehicles include various features and systems for assisting an operator of the response vehicle in responding to an incident. Such systems may provide navigation assistance, warning lights, and incident information. Operators are traditionally not able to wirelessly connect with an interface of the response vehicle, thereby preventing the operator from viewing information relating to the response vehicle and incident on a user device. SUMMARY One embodiment relates to a response vehicle. The response vehicle includes a transmission, a braking subsystem, and a vehicle management system coupled to at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem. The vehicle management system includes an interlock module configured to provide a signal to switch the at least one of the transmission and the braking subsystem from a locked condition to an operational condition only in response to an authenticated user request thereby preventing undesired operation of the response vehicle. Another embodiment relates to a response vehicle management system. The response vehicle management system includes a vehicle subsystem, a sensor, a transceiver, and a processing circuit. The vehicle subsystem includes at least one of a command system, a siren, a lighting system, a generator, a water pump system, a foam system, a water tank, a foam tank, a fuel tank, and a governor. The sensor is configured to monitor the vehicle subsystem and provide a sensor signal corresponding thereto. The processing circuit is coupled to the sensor and the transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to: (a) evaluate data relating to the vehicle subsystem based on the sensor signal and (b) provide the data for transmission by the transceiver in response to an authenticated user request. Still another embodiment relates to a response vehicle control system. The response vehicle control system includes a response vehicle having a vehicle subsystem, a transceiver, and a processing circuit. The vehicle subsystem includes at least one of a command system, a siren, a lighting system, a generator, a water pump system, a foam system, and a governor. The processing circuit is coupled to the transceiver and configured to: (a) evaluate an access level of a user; (b) provide user interface data for transmission by the transceiver; (c) evaluate an authenticated command provided by the user; and (d) provide a control signal to the vehicle subsystem in response to the authenticated command, wherein the user interface data provided by the processing circuit varies based on the access level of the user thereby preventing unauthorized control of the response vehicle. Another embodiment relates to a vehicle management system that includes a display module, a first user device coupled to the display module with a direct Wi-Fi connection, and a second user device coupled to the display module with the direct Wi-Fi connection. The display module is configured to store user interface data onboard the vehicle and provide the user interface data to the first user device and the second user device in response to a user request. The user interface data provided to the first user device and the second user device varies based on an access level of the user. Still another embodiment relates to a response vehicle that includes a communications interface and a vehicle management system having an onboard communications module. The communications interface is configured to receive an incident signal from at least one of a mobile device and another response vehicle, and the onboard communications module includes a repeater module configured receive the incident signal and provide a relayed signal, thereby extending a transmission of the incident signal. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being carried out in various ways. Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a response vehicle including various features describ