Dynamic center of gravity monitoring and tilt prevention
US11518368B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/15
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a method, computer system, and computer program product for preventing tipping of a load during transport by a vehicle is provided. The present invention may include retrieving a tipping point of the load, based on a center of gravity of the load, a speed of the vehicle, and a turning radius of the vehicle, wherein the tipping point is based on a simulation utilizing finite element analysis; and responsive to determining that the center of gravity of the load is within a threshold distance of the tipping point, taking a corrective action which may include controlling the speed or turning radius of the vehicle.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.