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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 1995
Filed:
Feb. 16, 1994
Georg Fischer Verkehrstechnik GmbH, Singen, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to an arrangement of measuring devices on a semitrailer motor vehicle having a tractive unit, a semitrailer unit and a fifth wheel fastened to the tractive unit. The fifth wheel has a coupling plate which is pivotally disposed on a support structure such as a support block. The measuring arrangement includes measuring devices for measuring acceleration, tractive or braking forces which arise in the fifth wheel of the tractive unit. In the various embodiments disclosed herein, the measuring devices are incorporated into the support structure. If desired, the measuring devices may also include devices for effecting measurement of the weight of the semitrailer. The measured values are converted in an evaluation device into appropriate control commands for influencing the driving behavior of the semitrailer motor vehicle.