Dynamic payload monitor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5509293
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08359389

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A method for dynamically measuring and indicating payload weight for a machine having at least one lift cylinder for elevating a payload carrier is provided. The method includes the steps of lifting a load of known mass during calibrating and sensing a calibration lift cylinder velocity during calibration. To determine payload, lift cylinder hydraulic pressure and lift cylinder extension are sensed during a lifting operation of the machine. A first estimate of the payload is determined as a function of the lift cylinder hydraulic pressure and extension. The method further includes the steps of determining an operating lift cylinder velocity during the lifting operation and determining a velocity correction factor as a function of the calibration lift cylinder velocity and the operating lift cylinder velocity. A second estimate of the payload is calculated as a function of the first estimate and the velocity correction factor.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629

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Karumanchi, Arundhati Metamora, IL 2 60

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