Draft force sensor assembly
US8496068B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D2001/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A draft sensing mechanism includes a draft frame adapted to be attached to a frame of a vehicle. The draft frame has left and right supports adapted to be coupled to corresponding left and right draft links. A draft strap has a left end fixed to a front side of the left support and a right end fixed to a front side of the right support. The draft strap is deflectable in response to draft forces applied to the left and right supports. A draft sensor is attached to the draft strap. The sensor generates a draft signal in response to deflection of the draft strap.
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