Systems and methods for using piezoelectric sensors to ensure securement of enclosures
US10768063B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0052
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for securing an enclosure to an autonomous vehicle. The enclosure can be translated to a final alignment location on a fixture of the autonomous vehicle. The enclosure can include one or more piezoelectric sensors disposed underneath one or more mounting points of the enclosure. The one or more piezoelectric sensors can be initialized to an initial value. Changes in values from the one or more piezoelectric sensors can be measured as the enclosure is being secured to the fixture by one or more mechanical coupling devices through the one or more mounting points.
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