Model vehicle with mechanical load

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9827506
APP PUB NO 20160279532A1
SERIAL NO

14670759

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A system and method is provided for monitoring and controlling a load disposed at least partially within a model vehicle. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in accordance with a load car that includes a load, a motor, and a controller for operating the motor to raise and lower the load. In one embodiment, the controller is configured to monitor at least one metric (e.g., a coal level) and to operate the motor so that the vertical position of the load (e.g., a coal load) is synchronized to the metric. If the metric goes up, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in an upward direction. Alternatively, if the metric goes down, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in a downward direction.

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LIONEL LLC6301 PERFORMANCE DRIVE CONCORD NC 28027

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Bosman, Robert M Richmond, US 1 0
Mosher, Richard J Memphis, US 1 0
Zahornacky, Jon F Santa Clara, US 9 263

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