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Method for determining a status of a dump body arrangement

US11981241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2019
Grant dateMay 14, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M13/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for determining a status of an intermediate support of a dump body arrangement included in a working machine, the dump body arrangement including a support frame, a dump body for receiving a load and pivotally attached to the support frame at a rear pivot point, a hydraulic support for raising and lowering a front part of the dump body, wherein the intermediate support is arranged between the hydraulic support and the rear pivot point to support the dump body, wherein the method includes the steps of receiving a signal indicating that the hydraulic support changes between a load-free state and a loaded state relative the dump body.

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