Abstract: A chassis component (1) for a wheel suspension having at least two pivot points (3, 4), at least one connecting structure (7) which interconnects the pivot points (3, 4) with one another, and at least one sensor (9). The at least one sensor (9) is embodied as a piezoresistive thin film (19) arranged on a section of a surface (8) of the connecting structure (7). A thin film interconnects contact points (15, 16), of at least two conductive sections (13, 14) which are integrated in the connecting structure (7), to one another.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a control computer, load determining unit, first central inertial measurement device and a second inertial measurement device. The load determining unit is coupled to the first inertial measurement device and the second inertial measurement device. The load determining unit can receive instantaneous first accelerations detected by the first inertial measurement device and instantaneous second accelerations detected by the at least one second inertial measurement device and from this to determine instantaneous loads acting on the aircraft and to store them in a memory unit and/or to transmit them to an external unit. The load determining unit can determine expected maneuver accelerations. The load determining unit can subtract the expected maneuver accelerations from detected first accelerations and second accelerations and determine externally induced dynamic accelerations.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo loading system may include a cargo loading portion for loading cargo therein, wherein the cargo loading portion is divided into predetermined zones, a loading state sensor for sensing a loading state of the cargo for each zone, a loading state display for outputting different colors for the zones based on the loading state of the loaded cargo, a user interface for displaying a loading location or the loading state of the cargo, wherein the user interface is installed on an external door glass of the vehicle, and a cargo loading controller that determines whether the cargo loaded in the zone satisfies a preset reference loading state condition, and outputs a wanting signal when the cargo does not satisfy the reference loading state condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage system (1) for a loading space of a commercial motor vehicle. In order to make commercial motor vehicles available that can be utilized more productively and more effectively, the storage system (1) exhibits at least one weighing machine with counting scale (5), capable of being fixed in the loading space, and at least one indicating unit (7), assigned to the weighing machine with counting scale (5), for indicating a piece number of bulk commodity located on the weighing machine with counting scale (5) and/or for indicating a volume of a liquid commodity located on the weighing machine with counting scale (5).

Abstract: A method for determining an axle load and a suspension system are configured for a vehicle having at least one leaf spring connected at its ends in spring holders of a vehicle body and connected in its central region to a chassis of the vehicle. The following steps are performed: measuring a measurement distance of the vehicle body relative to the chassis; determining whether there is currently a loading or unloading process of the vehicle, determining a relevant hysteresis curve of a pre-stored hysteresis field depending on the determination of a loading or unloading process, and determining a current axle load projection value from the measurement distance and the relevant hysteresis curve. A loading process criterion and an unloading process criterion may be considered. The determined axle load projection value thus serves as a projected or estimated axle load. Furthermore, the hysteresis field can be updated.

Abstract: A method at a computing device, the method including obtaining sensor data for a vehicle providing vibration frequency and magnitude; calculating an energy for each of a low frequency passband and a high frequency passband of a bandpass filter pair; finding an energy ratio based on the energy for the low frequency passband and the energy for the high frequency passband; applying weighting constants to each of the energy for the low frequency passband, the energy for the high frequency passband and the energy ratio to calculate a decision variable; and finding that the vehicle is unloaded if the decision variable is below a threshold and finding that the vehicle is loaded if the decision variable is above a threshold.

Abstract: A shovel includes an attachment attached to an upper turning body and a processor configured to calculate a weight of a load carried in the attachment in accordance with a mode selected from a plurality of modes with respect to timing of detection.

Abstract: A height adjustable hitch receiver is disclosed and described.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) scale associated with a grain cart. The apparatus includes a real-time telemetry weight device operatively connected with the OEM scale. The apparatus is configured to allow for a parallel mode of operation which provides for simultaneous operation of the real-time telemetry weight device and the OEM scale without interference while using a same set of load cells.

Abstract: Systems, computer-implemented methods and/or computer program products that facilitate measuring weight and balance and optimizing center of gravity are provided. In one embodiment, a system 100 utilizes a processor 106 that executes computer implemented components stored in a memory 104. A compression component 108 calculates compression of landing gear struts based on height above ground of an aircraft. A gravity component 110 determines center of gravity based on differential compression of the landing gear struts. An optimization component 112 automatically optimizes the center of gravity to a rear limit of a center of gravity margin.

Abstract: A production system, the production system comprising the following: a loading zone for loading and/or unloading at least one collection carrier, a locating system for locating a collection carrier in the loading zone, the locating system being designed to determine the location of a mobile unit arranged on the collection carrier and/or to capture identification information stored on the mobile unit, an image-capturing unit, which is designed to capture image information of the loading zone, an image evaluation unit, which is designed to determine the position of the collection carrier and/or a state of the collection carrier by the image information. A production control method for controlling a production system. The production system and the production control method enable improved order processing. Preparatory and/or follow-up tasks can be automated in a simpler and easier manner.

Abstract: A tow hitch assembly includes a draw bar and a hitch ball mount pivotally supported by the draw bar. A compression spring is disposed longitudinally between the draw bar and the hitch ball mount. The compression spring exerts a force that opposes a downward pivoting motion of the hitch ball mount when weight is placed on the hitch ball mount. The compression spring cooperates with an indicator configured to indicate to a user whether the weight placed on the hitch ball mount is within a predetermined weight range. The compression spring is removable and replaceable with a second compression spring that has a different spring constant. The second compression spring cooperates with the indicator to indicate to a user whether the weight placed on the hitch ball mount is within a second, different predetermined weight range.

Abstract: A weight sensor can be located either on the trailer side or the vehicle side. An electric actuator slide moves forward to raise a load sensor sandwiched between an actuator block and a contact block, through an opening in the bottom of a tube and into contact with a force transfer bar, to load the sensor for determining the weight loaded on it.

Abstract: A data logging device tracks the operation of a vehicle or driver actions. The device includes a storage device, which may be removable or portable, having a first memory portion that may be read from and may be written to in a vehicle and a second memory portion that may be read from and may be written to in the vehicle. The second memory portion may retain data attributes associated with the data stored in the first removable storage device. A processor reads data from an automotive bus that transfers data from vehicle sensors to other automotive components. The processor writes data to the first memory portion and the second memory portion that reflect a level of risk or safety. A communication device links the storage device to a network of computers. The communication device may be accessible through software that allows a user to access files related to a level of risk or safety and other software that may be related to those files.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a sprung mass including a cabin coupled to a chassis, tractive assemblies each including at least one tractive element, springs coupling the tractive elements to the sprung mass, each spring imparting an upward force on the sprung mass, load sensors each configured to provide a signal indicative of the force imparted by one of the springs, and a controller operatively coupled to the load sensors. The controller is configured to determine a weight of the sprung mass using the signals from the load sensors and monitor at least one operational condition of the vehicle. The controller is configured to determine whether or not to disable determination of the weight based on the at least one operational condition.

Abstract: A truck assembly for a rail vehicle includes at least one side frame including at least one lightener hole. At least one strain gage is disposed within the lightener hole(s). The strain gage(s) is configured to detect forces exerted into or onto the truck assembly. A method of detecting forces exerted into or onto a truck assembly of a rail vehicle includes disposing at least one strain gage within at least one lightener hole of at least one side frame of a truck assembly of the rail vehicle, and detecting the forces by the strain gage(s).

Abstract: A method for pressurizing and depressurizing a shock absorber of an aircraft. More specifically, it relates to a method in which an aircraft weight and ambient temperature are used to calculate a required pressurization level of a shock absorber. As such, the shock absorber may be pressurized to the correct level without applying an iterative approach, greatly reducing initialization time.

Abstract: A device for moving a load comprises a mobile, in particular rolling chassis (10) from which a lifting device (20) extends with at least one lifting member (30). The lifting device is intended and configured to receive the load (5) thereon. The lifting member comprises a substantially L-shaped base (31) with a lying leg (311) and an upright leg (312) mutually connected by a bend (313). The lifting member further comprises a shoe (33) which extends over the base (31) with interposing of at least one weight sensor (32) of electronic weighing means. The shoe (33) is likewise substantially L-shaped with a lying leg (331) and an upright leg (332), wherein the upright leg (332) of the shoe (33) maintains an intermediate space in relation to the upright leg (312) of the base (31). A base unit (40) of the weighing means is received at least substantially wholly in the intermediate space between the two legs (31,33).

Abstract: A lift machine includes a machine chassis, a boom extending from the machine chassis, and a connector extending from the boom for coupling to a load. The machine further includes a control system that determines a lift capacity of the machine based on a skew of the connector caused by the load.

Abstract: A weigh-in-motion system includes a base, a load cell assembly supporting a leading edge of a platform structure movable with respect to the base, and a load cell assembly supporting a trailing edge of the platform. A processor is configured to execute program instructions in a memory to obtain load profile data generated by the load cells and to determine a weight associated with a vehicle using the load profile data. The processor is further configured to execute the program instructions to generate an output based upon the determined weight.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a weight-bearing measurement device and method and weight-bearing equipment.

Abstract: Attachment assemblies for industrial material handling equipment are shown and disclosed. In some embodiments, the attachment assembly includes a carriage assembly having a carriage, wherein the carriage is mountable to industrial material handling equipment. The attachment assembly additionally includes a frame assembly connected to the carriage. The attachment assembly further includes a faceplate assembly fixedly attached to the frame assembly. The faceplate assembly is configured to receive one or more support members for supporting a load. The faceplate assembly includes one or more load cells configured to measure horizontal and vertical forces applied to the one or more support members.

Abstract: A wireless scale assembly for weighing an object in any location includes a plurality of load cells that is each positionable beneath an object to be weighed. In this way each of the load cells can measure the weight of the object. A processing unit is in electrical communication with each of the load cells thereby facilitating the processing unit receive weight data from each of the load cells. The processing unit is in wireless communication with an extrinsic electronic device thereby facilitating the extrinsic electronic device to store the weight data. In this way the extrinsic electronic device facilitates a user to read the weight recorded by each of the load cells.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle system includes a refuse vehicle, a tag, and a user device. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis and a body. The chassis includes a first subcomponent. The body includes a second subcomponent, supported by the chassis, and defines a receptacle. The tag is attached to at least one of the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent. The tag includes an identifier that encodes tag data. The user device includes a sensor configured to interface with the identifier and a user interface including a display. The tag data corresponds to at least one of the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent to which the tag is attached such that, in response to the sensor interfacing with the identifier, the user device is provided with material that is specific to the at least one of the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent to which the tag is attached.

Abstract: A system and method is presented for gathering data concerning harvests. Data tickets are generated at a point of origination (i.e., the field), local storage, processing, or a customer location. Data tickets may also be generated for supplies delivered to the field. Implements attached to a vehicle in the field (e.g., a tractor) may provide sensor data over a vehicle communication bus about how a field processing task was performed. A computing device on the vehicle periodically reads the sensor data and records the data along with the current time and GPS position of the vehicle as a data point. A plurality of data points are transmitted to a remote server as a data trail. Data trails from a plurality of vehicles are compared to find points of intersection. Sensor data in the data trails for the points of intersection are examined to determine data related to the transfer of goods between vehicles during the time of intersection.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a processing module and associated method for calibrating an object-detection system for a vehicle comprising a plurality of object-detection sensors. The method comprises receiving, from each of a plurality of the object-detection sensors, a value associated with the detection of a marker; and determining a position of each of the object-detection sensors with respect to the vehicle based on the received values associated with the detection of the marker.

Abstract: A fifth wheel mounting bracket includes a mounting bracket including a coupling portion configured to pivotally couple to a fifth wheel hitch plate, the mounting bracket including an innermost surface and an outermost surface defining a mounting bracket thickness, at least one isolation area having isolation area thickness that is less than the mounting bracket thickness, and at least one strain gauge positioned within the at least one isolation area and configured to measure a strain of the fifth wheel mounting bracket arrangement.

Abstract: A payload detection system for automated payload tip-off of a loading operation includes a tip-off controller. The tip-off controller is configured to receive a signal of a remaining payload target; receive a signal of a material weight within an implement and a signal of an angle of the implement; and determine a tip-off threshold based on the material weight and the remaining payload target. The tipoff controller initiates a bulk dump sequence if a difference between the material weight and the remaining payload target is greater than the tip-off threshold and initiates a slow dump sequence if the difference is below the tip-off threshold. The bulk dump sequence includes a single implement actuation to induce material spill until the tip-off threshold is met and the material is staged.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a driving assistant apparatus, a driving assistant method, a moving object, and a program that make it possible to perform appropriate driving assistant. The driving assistant apparatus includes a control unit that performs, on the basis of peripheral vehicle information regarding a peripheral vehicle present in an area corresponding to the number of occupants in a host vehicle, driving assistant processing of the host vehicle. The present technology is applicable to a moving object such as an automobile.

Abstract: A controller (18) calculates, based on a target loading weight (P) that is a target value of a total weight of working objects to be loaded into a hauling vehicle, a set loading time number indicative of a loading time number required for the construction machine before the target loading weight (P) is reached and bucket shape information indicative of a shape of a bucket (7), an appropriate loading weight (Wa) that is an appropriate value of the weight of the working objects to be loaded into the hauling vehicle by a single time loading work by the construction machine, creates an appropriate amount illustration (30) that is an illustration of a state at which the working objects of the appropriate loading weight (Wa) are loaded into the bucket and that illustrates the state of the working objects, based on the appropriate loading weight (Wa) and the bucket shape information, and controls a display device (19) to display an illustration (29) of the bucket (7) and the appropriate amount illustration (30) in a

Abstract: A weight-measurement system for inclusion or use with a waste container includes scale devices in communication with a remote computer via a communications module. In some embodiments, the scale devices are mounted to a wheeled base frame that is integral with and supports the waste container. In other embodiments, the scale devices are mounted to a stationary base frame upon which a conventional waste container is retrofittingly positioned and supported during use. The scale devices can be provided by load cells, for example load-pin load cells used as axles for wheels of the integral base frame or as axles for rollers of the retrofit stationary base frame. The remote computer can be programmed to receive weight data from the scale devices, via the communications module, determine the actual weight of the waste contained in the waste container, and provide pre-defined weight-based notifications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for calibrating an onboard vehicle scale may include disposing a vehicle upon a reference scale; determining reference weight information corresponding to a weight of at least a portion of the vehicle using the reference scale; automatically and wirelessly communicating the reference weight information to an onboard scale coupled to the vehicle; and automatically calibrating the onboard scale using the reference weight information.

Abstract: A work vehicle for tracking a payload through a dump cycle having am implement, a volume sensor, a location tracker, an operation sensor, and a computing device. The volume sensor may be configured to sense a volume of material in the implement and generate a corresponding volume data signal. The location tracker may be configured to generate a location data signal indicative of the location of the implement. The operation sensor may be configured to detect an operation characteristic of a dump cycle of the implement and generate an operation data signal indicative of the operation characteristic. The computing device may be operable to execute a payload tracking algorithm to receive the volume data signal, the location data signal, the operation data signal, store the input signal to generate a tracking metric corresponding to the payload.

Abstract: A baler for forming a bale includes a frame, an axle, and a sensor. The frame supports a bale chamber. The axle is connected to the frame at a first location and spaced apart from the frame at a second location. The sensor is positioned to measure the deflection of the axle based on a distance. The deflection of the axle changes based upon a weight of the bale.

Abstract: A fixture includes a crossbar to which a plurality of brackets are attached. Accessories such as wire hooks, shelves, bins, and so forth may be supported by one or more brackets. Each of the brackets may comprise an accessory support piece and at least one load cell arm which in turn is attached to the crossbar. A load cell sensor affixed to the load cell arm generates a signal that is indicative of weight changes to the bracket as items are added or removed from the accessory. The accessory support piece may include features such as tabs that prevent accessories from moving laterally. The accessory support piece may accommodate accessories of different sizes that in turn may support items of different sizes.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to modify vehicle function based on loading conditions. An example apparatus includes a vehicle load condition manager programmed to modify a feature of a vehicle when a load condition of the vehicle satisfies a threshold, wherein at least one of the feature or the threshold is based upon a profile of a user of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes: a vehicle control device that is mounted on a vehicle a portable device that is carried by a user and performs wireless communication with the vehicle control device; and a living body sensor that detects presence of a living body in a vehicle interior of the vehicle. The vehicle control device includes: an in-vehicle transmission unit that transmits a response request signal to the portable device; an in-vehicle reception unit that receives a response signal returned from the portable device in response to the response request signal; and a notification control unit that does not perform notification to the vehicle interior or an outside of the vehicle when the living body sensor detects that the living body is present in the vehicle interior and the in-vehicle reception unit receives the response signal.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for managing waste services by a service vehicle. The system may have a locating device configured to generate a location signal indicative of a location of the service vehicle, a sensor configured to generate a service signal indicative of a waste service being performed by the service vehicle, an input device, and a processing unit in communication with the locating device, the sensor, and the input device. The processing unit may be configured to make a determination that the service vehicle has made a plurality of service stops based on the location and service signals, and to automatically generate at least one service route including the plurality of service stops. The processing unit may also be configured to display the at least one service route and the plurality of service stops on a map in at least one graphical user interface on the input device.

Abstract: A method for calibrating an acceleration sensor coupled to a machine may comprise: at a first position of a linkage of the machine, obtaining a first acceleration measurement from the acceleration sensor and obtaining from an input a first force value indicative of a first force on the linkage; at a second position of the linkage of the machine, obtaining a second acceleration measurement from the acceleration sensor and obtaining from the input a second force value indicative of a second force on the linkage; determining a rotational offset calibration value of the acceleration sensor as a function of the first acceleration measurement, the first force value, the second acceleration measurement, and the second force value; and using the rotational offset calibration value to calibrate the acceleration sensor.

Abstract: A strain gauge for mounting on a surface includes first and second mounting pads arranged for securing to respective first and second portions of the surface. The first and second mounting pads have respective first and second upstanding walls each arranged to extend away from the surface to a bridging portion extending between the first and second upstanding walls. The strain gauge has a strain sensing element secured to one of the first and second upstanding walls.

Abstract: A system of detecting loading and unloading of mobile containers such as grain carts utilizes two low pass filters to determine whether the contents of the container are changing by subtracting one filter signal from the other, and using the sign of the difference. Weighing performance is improved by utilizing accelerometers to compensate for measurement dynamics and non-level orientation. Failure and degradation of weight sensors is detected by testing sensor half bridges. Loading and unloading weights can be tied to specific vehicles by utilizing RF beacons.

Abstract: The heater device has a sheet shaped main body having a heat generating portion heated by energization and a radiating surface for radiating radiant heat toward a heating object by using heat in the heat generating portion, a plate shaped member arranged on an opposite side with respect to the radiating surface of the main body, and an air layer forming member for forming an air layer between the main body and the plate shaped member arranged on a side opposite to the radiating surface of the main body.

Abstract: A mobile weighing scale is disclosed. The mobile weighing scale comprises a column; a weighing platform for supporting an object to be weighed; and a plurality of load cells for computing weighment of the object are connected to the weighing platform, wherein the plurality of load cells are mounted internal to the top of a base tubing, wherein the base tubing is attached to the weighing platform. Further, the mobile weighing scale may comprise a vibrator, removably attached at a proximal end of the weighing platform, for producing vibratory forces on the weighing platform to densify a material within the object to be weighed. The mobile weighing scale may further comprise an electronic indicator, attached to the column, for displaying the computed weighment of the object.

Abstract: This application provides a signal sending method, a signal receiving method, a terminal device, and a network device. The method includes: generating, by a terminal device, OFDM symbols; and sending, by the terminal device, at least two OFDM symbols to a network device in a first time unit, and sending at least two OFDM symbols to the network device in a second time unit. Phase offsets of the OFDM symbols in the first time unit are equal to phase offsets of the OFDM symbols in the second time unit, the phase offset of a first OFDM symbol in the first time unit is not equal to the phase offset of at least one OFDM symbol other than the first OFDM symbol in the first time unit, and duration of the first time unit is the same as duration of the second time unit.

Abstract: A crane mechanism and a work platform with a load detection apparatus and integrated inclination sensor includes a load cell. The crane mechanism for moving the work platform can be mounted on a base and includes a tiltable boom. The load cell is arranged between the tiltable boom and the work platform as only connection and includes a force sensor and an inclination sensor. The force sensor is configured to detect a force, a lateral or yaw or torsional moment between the crane mechanism and the work platform. The inclination sensor is configured to determine an inclination of the work platform. The force sensor and the inclination sensor have a common housing.

Abstract: A system for estimating mass of a ULD while on-board a vessel includes a system controller energizing one or more PDUs in communication with a conveyance surface of the vessel, the PDUs applying first and second forces to the ULD and transmitting first and second force parameters to a system integrator, one or more sensors measuring first and second accelerations of the ULD when the ULD moves into one or more sensing zones as a result of the forces and transmits first and second acceleration parameters to the system integrator, and the system integrator, which receives the first and second force parameters, and the first and second acceleration parameters, and calculates the mass of the ULD while the ULD is on-board the vessel by performing regression analysis on ordered pairs including the first force parameter and the first acceleration parameter, and the second force parameter and the second acceleration parameter.

Abstract: A method is provided that enhances wheel drive assembly acceleration, heat reduction, and energy efficiency performance during ground travel in aircraft equipped with landing gear wheel-mounted drive assemblies to move aircraft on the ground without reliance on the aircraft's engines or external tow vehicles. Inflation pressure levels of tyres on the landing gear wheels are monitored with pressure and/or temperature sensors to determine and maintain an optimum defined high inflation pressure level for the specific kind of aircraft tyre or the aircraft. A clutch-activated drive assembly may be prevented from transferring torque and driving the aircraft when the optimum high inflation pressure levels are not present in the tyres during ground travel. Tyre pressures may be manually or automatically adjusted in response to processed sensor information to maintain the optimum high inflation pressure level in all tyres as the aircraft is driven with the drive assemblies or with engine thrust.

Abstract: A baler for forming a bale includes a frame, an axle, a sensor, and at least one overload stop. The frame supports a bale chamber. The axle is connected to the frame at a first location and spaced apart from the frame at a second location. The sensor is positioned to measure the deflection of the axle. The deflection of the axle changes based upon a weight of the bale. The at least one overload stop is positioned on one of the axle and the frame to limit the deflection of the axle relative to the frame.

Abstract: A method, system, and device for controlling internal systems within a vehicle based on user preferences is disclosed. The method includes detecting, by a floor mat, presence of a user seated on a seat within the vehicle. The method further includes capturing, by the floor mat, at least one user characteristic associated with the user in response to detecting presence of the user. The method includes controlling, by the floor mat, at least one internal system within the vehicle based on the at least one user characteristic, wherein the floor mat communicates with a central controller in the vehicle to control the at least one internal system.

Abstract: A sensor module for use in a low-cost weight-measurement and sensing system is provided. The sensor module may include a substrate configured to be mounted between a floor pan of a vehicle and a seat of the vehicle. The sensor module may further include a force sensing element disposed upon the substrate. The force sensing element may be configured to sense a force applied thereupon, and generate a reading representative of the force applied thereupon in response thereto to provide a sensor reading. The sensor module may also include a wiring harness connected to the force sensing element. The wiring harness may be configured to transmit the sensor reading to a control module. The substrate may define an aperture configured to surround a fastening element used to fasten the seat to the floor pan of the vehicle.