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Detecting loading and unloading of material

US8188863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2008
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66F9/0755
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and techniques for detecting the loading and unloading of materials on a mobile structure are disclosed. The techniques can be used to detect when material is on a support structure of the mobile structure and to detect when the material is off the support structure of the mobile structure.

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