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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2007
Adam John Gudat, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Bradley Scott Kriel, Peoria, IL (US);
Kenneth Lee Stratton, Dunlap, IL (US);
Adam John Gudat, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Bradley Scott Kriel, Peoria, IL (US);
Kenneth Lee Stratton, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An automated lost load response system for work machines is disclosed. The response system has a first sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface forward of a first machine, and a second sensor situated to detect the contour of the road surface rearward of the first machine. Each of the first and second sensors generates a signal corresponding to its detection of the contour of the road surface. The response system also has a controller that is in communication with both sensors. The controller is configured to provide a load loss warning based on the signals.