Load Evaluation System Volume Sensor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the construction industry, the accurate measurement of material volume and density in work vehicles is often inaccurate, leading to incorrect compensation and productivity assessments for load haulers and operators.
Innovation Solution
A load evaluation system that includes volume sensors on loading and haulage work vehicles to accurately measure and transmit volume and mass data, allowing for precise calculations of material volume and density, and storing this data for remote processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If volume sensors and data transmission systems are installed on work vehicles, then measurement precision of material volume and density is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses existing work vehicle controllers and communication infrastructure to perform multiple functions including volume measurement, data transmission, and productivity assessment, rather than adding dedicated separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The work vehicles autonomously collect, process, and transmit their own loading data using onboard sensors and controllers, eliminating the need for external manual measurement devices and reducing overall system complexity.
2Measurement precision
If accurate volume and density measurements are implemented, then compensation accuracy for load haulers is improved, but loss of time in data collection and processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
Volume data is collected and transmitted during the loading operation itself, rather than requiring separate post-operation measurement steps. The measurement and data preparation occur in advance before compensation calculations are needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual or mechanical volume measurement methods are replaced with electronic sensors and automated data processing systems that continuously capture and transmit information without requiring additional time for separate measurement procedures.
3Measurement precision
If productivity assessment is based on accurate material volume and density data, then productivity measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity for data management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines volume measurement, density calculation, and productivity assessment into a single integrated data management process handled by the work vehicle controllers, eliminating the need for separate systems for each measurement type.
Solution Approach 2:
The existing work vehicle communication networks and controllers serve as intermediaries that automatically handle data collection, transmission, and processing, reducing the complexity burden on external data management systems.
Data Source
AI summary
A load verification system and method may be used to assess the loading of material from a loading work vehicle having a load bucket to a haulage work vehicle having a load bin. The system includes at least one volume sensor coupled to the loading work vehicle that observes a volume of material in at least one of the load bucket and the load bin and generates a corresponding volume data signal. The system also includes a first controller onboard the loading work vehicle and a second controller onboard the haulage work vehicle. At least one of the first and second controllers: receives the volume data signal from the at least one volume sensor; receives a unique haulage work vehicle identifier; associates volume data of the corresponding volume data signal with the unique haulage work vehicle identifier; and stores in memory the associated volume data and haulage work vehicle identifier.