Truck detection sensor for material transfer vehicles
US11731840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2301/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.
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