Method and apparatus for smart E-straps
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1. A method for monitoring, balancing, and maintaining a balanced tension within different sections of a securing mechanism;
- the method comprising;
loading a container;
attaching a monitoring device to at least one load securing mechanism;
imputing specifications pertaining to the containerdetecting and reading stored embedded data pertaining to the container;
configuring at least one sensor based on the container specifications;
measuring the tension of at least one section of the load securing mechanism;
balancing the tension for at least one section of the load securing mechanism based on the detected measurements; and
transmitting sensor data to a remote monitoring station for back end analysis.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a smart monitoring system incorporating various forms of hardware used to secure the tie-down straps of ULDs, pallets, or shipping containers. More specifically, the present invention provides a smart electronically enhanced strap for a container monitoring and security device which is integrated into the housing of the hardware of a tie down strap webbing. Using this system, discrete sensors housed in the ratcheting mechanism, the hook, the winch or the load bar that are attached to latching straps are able to actively monitor a securely loaded ULD, pallet or container.
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1. A method for monitoring, balancing, and maintaining a balanced tension within different sections of a securing mechanism;
- the method comprising;
loading a container; attaching a monitoring device to at least one load securing mechanism; imputing specifications pertaining to the container detecting and reading stored embedded data pertaining to the container; configuring at least one sensor based on the container specifications; measuring the tension of at least one section of the load securing mechanism; balancing the tension for at least one section of the load securing mechanism based on the detected measurements; and transmitting sensor data to a remote monitoring station for back end analysis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus for monitoring, balancing, and maintaining a balanced tension within different sections of a load securing mechanism, wherein the apparatus is configured to attach to at least one securing mechanism for monitoring the conditions of load balance, tension, and weight of a cargo load, the apparatus comprising:
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an interface element for receiving information about the cargo load; a monitoring element attached to at least one load securing mechanism; at least one sensing element for reading stored embedded data; at least one measuring element for measuring the tension of each section of the load securing mechanism; a balancing element for adjusting the tension for each section of the load securing mechanism based on the data collected by at least one measuring element; at least one sensor; a transceiver element, wherein the transceiver element is configured to transmit and receive data to and from a remote monitoring station; and a processing element, wherein the processing element is configured to receive and implement data from a remote monitoring station, user input, or at least one sensor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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