Automated lost load response system
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1. A load response system for a truck comprising:
- an open top container supported by the truck to retain material;
a sensor situated on a side of the container and directed towards the open top to detect material that is lost from the container and generate a corresponding signal; and
a controller in communication with the sensor and configured to provide a load loss warning based on the signal.
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Abstract
An automated lost load response system for work machines is disclosed. The response system has a container supported by the machine to retain material. It also has a sensor situated to detect material lost from the container. The sensor generates a signal corresponding to detection of material lost. Additionally, the response system has a controller that is in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to provide a load loss warning based on the signal generated by the sensor.
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20 Claims
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1. A load response system for a truck comprising:
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an open top container supported by the truck to retain material; a sensor situated on a side of the container and directed towards the open top to detect material that is lost from the container and generate a corresponding signal; and a controller in communication with the sensor and configured to provide a load loss warning based on the signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of responding to a load lost from a truck, comprising:
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emitting a detection beam from a side of a container of the truck towards an open top of the container; detecting an irregular reflection of the beam; and determining if the truck has lost at least a portion of its load based on the detection. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A machine, comprising:
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an engine; a container including an open top, the container configured to hold loose material; a frame operatively connecting the engine and the container; a sensor attached to an external side of the container, including; an emitter to emit a plurality of beams toward the top of the container; and a receiver situated to receive one or more of the plurality of beams and configured to generate a corresponding signal; and a controller in communication with the machine and the sensor, the controller configured to provide a warning that material has been lost from the container based on the signal.
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