System and method for determining a reel weight on a reel-carrying unit
US10746587B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/34
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reel weight measurement system is shown and described herein. In some embodiments, the reel weight measurement system comprises strategically placed position and load sensors for measuring an orientation of a reel-carrying unit and measuring loads in the reel-carrying unit. The loads may be indicative of forces due to the weight of the reel when the reel is supported by a carriage of the reel-carrying unit. The weight of the reel may be determined by summing the forces and moments in the system while the carriage is in motion or static. Further, the weight of the reel may be determined by comparing the force measurements and orientation of the carriage to stored calibration data.
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