Sensor Running Board Control for Power Conductor Pulling

The patent replaces the mechanical/manual monitoring system with an automated sensor-based system. Sensors mounted on the running board and blocks detect orientation (pitch, yaw, roll) and tension forces, eliminating the need for human spotters to visually monitor and report conditions during the pulling operation.

The system implements continuous feedback through sensors that monitor running board orientation and conductor tension in real-time. This feedback is processed to automatically adjust pulling and tensioning forces, enabling closed-loop control that improves reliability compared to manual monitoring where feedback is intermittent and subject to human error.

The running board performs self-monitoring through integrated sensors that automatically detect its own orientation and the forces acting upon it. This self-service capability eliminates the need for external spotters to follow and report conditions, simplifying operation and improving efficiency simultaneously.

The patent substitutes human spotters with automated sensing systems that continuously monitor running board orientation and tension conditions. This replacement eliminates the operational burden of deploying and coordinating spotters while improving monitoring capability in difficult terrain where human observers cannot effectively follow.

The sensor system on the running board serves multiple functions: detecting orientation (pitch, yaw, roll), measuring tension forces, and providing location data. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized devices, thereby limiting the increase in complexity while maximizing information feedback.

The patent introduces communication modules as intermediaries that transmit sensor data to remote monitoring systems. These modules act as simple data relays rather than complex processing units, enabling real-time information feedback without significantly increasing the complexity of the running board itself.