Automated recordation of crane inspection activity
US8224518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C13/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method for creating a record of crane inspection activity, a wireless inspection communication between a component monitor and a component information unit is initiated in response to a crane inspection activity. The component information unit is mechanically coupled with a crane component. An inspection record related to the crane component is automatically storing within the component monitor. The inspection record includes a geostamp and a timestamp associated with the inspection communication. The geostamp and timestamp are stored in the inspection record in conjunction with a component identification that is associated the crane component and that is received from the component information unit as part of the wireless inspection communication.
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