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Automated Dump Truck Tailgate Control
A computerized controller ensures that the tailgate of a dump truck is in a closed position, latches the tailgate to the truck bed, and locks the tailgate closed when a speed of the dump truck is at or above a selected predetermined speed. The system implements two complementary functions: Tailgate Latch and Lock (TLL) and Tailgate Closed Assurance (TCA). The TLL function monitors the dump truck speed, and automatically latches the tailgate when the dump truck exceeds a selected predetermined speed. The TLL function will not release the tailgate latch until the dump truck is moving below the selected predetermined speed, regardless of operator input. In implementation, the TLL function relies on TCA. The TCA function ensures that the tailgate is in a fully closed position prior to the TLL actuating the tailgate latch, thus eliminating the possibility of “false positive” TLL actuation if the latch is fouled with debris.
Automated Dump Truck Tailgate Control
A computerized controller ensures that the tailgate of a dump truck is in a closed position, latches the tailgate to the truck bed, and locks the tailgate closed when a speed of the dump truck is at or above a selected predetermined speed. The system implements two complementary functions: Tailgate Latch and Lock (TLL) and Tailgate Closed Assurance (TCA). The TLL function monitors the dump truck speed, and automatically latches the tailgate when the dump truck exceeds a selected predetermined speed. The TLL function will not release the tailgate latch until the dump truck is moving below the selected predetermined speed, regardless of operator input. In implementation, the TLL function relies on TCA. The TCA function ensures that the tailgate is in a fully closed position prior to the TLL actuating the tailgate latch, thus eliminating the possibility of “false positive” TLL actuation if the latch is fouled with debris.
Automated Dump Truck Tailgate Control
GODWIN JR JAMES PATRICK (author)
2024-09-12
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
E05B
LOCKS
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Schlösser
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B60P
Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände
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VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
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B60Q
ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein
TAILGATE AUTOMATIC OPENING AND SHUTTING DEVICE FOR DUMP TRUCK
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