Automated lost load response system
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1. A load response system for a first machine, comprising:
- a first sensor situated to detect the contour of a road surface forward of the first machine and generate a corresponding first signal;
a second sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface rearward of the first machine and generate a corresponding second signal; and
a controller in communication with the first and second sensors and configured to provide a potential load loss warning based on the first and second signals.
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Abstract
An automated lost load response system for work machines is disclosed. The response system has a first sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface forward of a first machine, and a second sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface rearward of the first machine. Each of the first and second sensors generates a signal corresponding to its detection of the contour of the road surface. The response system also has a controller that is in communication with both sensors. The controller is configured to provide a load loss warning based on the signals.
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1. A load response system for a first machine, comprising:
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a first sensor situated to detect the contour of a road surface forward of the first machine and generate a corresponding first signal; a second sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface rearward of the first machine and generate a corresponding second signal; and a controller in communication with the first and second sensors and configured to provide a potential load loss warning based on the first and second signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of responding to a load lost from a first machine, comprising:
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detecting the contour of a road surface before and after the first machine passes over it; detecting a difference between the contour of the road surface before and after the first machine passed over it; and providing a potential load loss warning based on the detection of the difference between the contours. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A machine, comprising:
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a power source; a container; a frame operatively supporting the power source and the container; a first sensor situated to detect the contour of a road surface forward of the machine and generate a corresponding first signal; a second sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface rearward of the machine and generate a corresponding second signal; and a controller in communication with the machine and the first and second sensors, the controller configured to provide a potential load loss warning based on the first and second signals. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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