Lifting device efficient load delivery, load monitoring, collision avoidance, and load hazard avoidance
US9067767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C15/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hook block sensor assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the hook block sensor comprises a housing configured to removably couple about a lifting hook of a lifting device, a first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver coupled with the housing and configured for determining a hook block sensor assembly position in three dimensions, a load monitor coupled with the housing and configured for monitoring a load coupled with the lifting hook, including monitoring a load position and a load orientation of the load and a wireless transceiver coupled with the housing and configured for wirelessly providing information including the load position, the load orientation, and the hook block sensor assembly position, to a display unit located apart from the hook block sensor assembly.
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