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System and method for warning of a tip over condition in a tractor trailer or tanker
OwnerStanley Krupinskiinventor
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A system and method for warning of a tip over condition in a motor vehicle, such as a tractor trailer, that is carrying a cargo load. The system includes at least one left side sensor for sensing a proportion of the cargo load carried on the left side of the motor vehicle's cargo section. Similarly, at least one right side sensor is provided for sensing a proportion of the cargo load carried on the right side of the motor vehicle's cargo section. A microprocessor is coupled to both the left side sensors and the right side sensors. The microprocessor calculates a ratio of the cargo load borne by the left side of the motor vehicle and the right side of the motor vehicle. An alarm is provided that is coupled to the microprocessor. The microprocessor sounds an alarm when the calculated ratio exceeds a predetermined threshold value, thus indicating a potential tip over condition.
A system for warning of a tip over condition in a motor vehicle carrying a cargo load, wherein the motor vehicle has a left side and a right side, said system comprising:
A method of indicating to the driver of a tractor trailer that the trailer is in danger of tipping over, said method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.