Determination of applied loads on vehicle tracks by sensors on weight-bearing rollers
US12283138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A traction subsystem on a track vehicle has a first roller and a second roller. The first roller rotates either with an axle, or about an axle, and rotatably supports a track in opposition to a surface over which the track is traveling. A sensor is disposed relative to the first roller so that, as the first roller rotates, the sensor moves through a load bearing position in which the sensor is positioned between the axle and the track, bearing at least a portion of a load imposed by the track vehicle. The sensor illustratively senses pressure on the track, when in the load bearing position.
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