Pneumatic compactor weight sensing system
US8858117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G19/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A weight sensing system for a pneumatic compactor is provided. The weight sensing system includes a pressure sensor in communication with a pneumatic cylinder. The pressure sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a pressure exerted on the pneumatic cylinder. Further, a controller is communicably coupled to the pressure sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the pressure exerted on the pneumatic cylinder. The controller is also configured to determine a compaction weight of the pneumatic compactor based on the received signal, a weight distribution on the pneumatic compactor, and a fixed volume of the pneumatic cylinder.
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