METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING UNBALANCED PAYLOAD CONDITION IN MACHINES
First Claim
1. A method for detecting an unbalanced payload condition in a machine, the method comprising:
- detecting, by a first sensor of the machine, a pressure exerted on each of one or more struts in the machine by a payload on the machine, wherein the one or more struts are configured to support the payload;
detecting, by a second sensor of the machine, one or more operational parameters associated with the machine, wherein the one or more operational parameters comprise an orientation of the machine;
determining, by a controller of the machine, a center of gravity of the payload based on the pressure on each of the one or more struts, the one or more operational parameters, and one or more dimensions of the machine;
determining, by the controller, a force being exerted, by the payload, on each traction member of a plurality of traction members of the machine based on the center of gravity of the payload; and
detecting, by the controller, the unbalanced payload condition when the force, being exerted on at least one traction member of the plurality of traction members, exceeds a threshold value.
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Abstract
A method for detecting an unbalanced payload condition in a machine is disclosed. The method includes detecting, by a first sensor, a pressure exerted on each of one or more struts in the machine by a payload. The method further includes detecting, by a second sensor, one or more operational parameters associated with machine. Furthermore, method includes determining, by a controller, a center of gravity of the payload based on detected pressure, the one or more operational parameters, and one or more dimensions of the machine. Additionally, the method includes determining, by the controller, a force being exerted, by the payload, on each traction member of the machine based on the center of gravity of the payload. The method further includes detecting, by the controller, the unbalanced payload condition when the force, being exerted on at least one traction member of the plurality of traction members, exceeds a threshold value.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for detecting an unbalanced payload condition in a machine, the method comprising:
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detecting, by a first sensor of the machine, a pressure exerted on each of one or more struts in the machine by a payload on the machine, wherein the one or more struts are configured to support the payload; detecting, by a second sensor of the machine, one or more operational parameters associated with the machine, wherein the one or more operational parameters comprise an orientation of the machine; determining, by a controller of the machine, a center of gravity of the payload based on the pressure on each of the one or more struts, the one or more operational parameters, and one or more dimensions of the machine; determining, by the controller, a force being exerted, by the payload, on each traction member of a plurality of traction members of the machine based on the center of gravity of the payload; and detecting, by the controller, the unbalanced payload condition when the force, being exerted on at least one traction member of the plurality of traction members, exceeds a threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A machine comprising:
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a plurality of traction members; a payload carrier supported by the plurality of traction members through one or more struts, wherein the payload carrier is configured to receive a payload; a first sensor configured to detect a pressure exerted on each of the one or more struts by the payload; a second sensor configured to detect one or more operational parameters associated with the machine, wherein the one or more operational parameters comprise an orientation of the machine; and a controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor, the controller configured to; determine a center of gravity of the payload based on the pressure on each of the one or more struts, the one or more operational parameters, and one or more dimensions of the machine, determine a force being exerted on each traction member, of the plurality of traction members, based on the center of gravity of the payload, and detect an unbalanced payload condition when a difference, between the force being exerted on a traction member of the plurality of traction members and the force being exerted on other traction members of the plurality of traction members, exceeds a threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for detecting an unbalanced payload condition in a machine, the system comprises:
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a first sensor, installed in one or more struts in the machine, configured to detect a pressure exerted on each of the one or more struts by a payload on the machine, wherein the one or more struts are configured to support the payload; a second sensor configured to detect one or more operational parameters associated with the machine, wherein the one or more operational parameters comprise an orientation of the machine; and a controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor, the controller configured to; determine a center of gravity of the payload based on the pressure on each of the one or more struts, the one or more operational parameters, and one or more dimensions of the machine, determine a force being exerted, by the payload, on each traction member of a plurality of traction members based on the center of gravity of the payload, wherein the plurality of traction members is configured to support the payload through the one or more struts, and detect the unbalanced payload condition when the force, being exerted on at least one traction member of the plurality of traction members, exceeds a threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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