Control unit and a method for determining a value indicative of a load bearing capability of a ground segment supporting a vehicle
US11834034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a control unit for determining a value indicative of a load bearing capability of a ground segment supporting a vehicle. The control unit is configured to issue a control signal to the vehicle to thereby impart a motion change of the vehicle, and receive response information from the vehicle indicative of the vehicle's response to the imparted motion change. The control unit is further configured to, based on the response information, determine a vertical position change of at least one wheel of the vehicle, and based on the determined vertical position change and the imparted motion change, determine the value indicative of the load bearing capability of the ground segment.
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