US2016289927A1PendingUtilityA1

Bowl monitoring system

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Assignee: CATERPILLAR INCPriority: Jun 14, 2016Filed: Jun 14, 2016Published: Oct 6, 2016
Est. expiryJun 14, 2036(~9.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Qi WangBrian A. ByersMichael Robert WhitchurchBrent Logan WoodardTimothy Jay RothrockPeter RummelJeffrey G. JableMichael SchillingScott R. MillerJoseph Edward ForcashLarry Wayne Lynch
E02F 3/6409E02F 9/26E02F 9/264E02F 3/651
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Abstract

A monitoring system for a machine having a bowl is provided. The monitoring system includes a perception sensor provided in association with the bowl of the machine. The perception sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a view of the bowl. The monitoring system also includes a controller coupled to the perception sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the view of the howl from the perception sensor. The controller is configured to determine a level of material within the bowl based on the received signal. The controller is configured to determine a current loading status of the bowl based on the determined level of the material. The controller is also configured to provide an indication of the current loading status.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A monitoring system for a machine, the machine having a bowl, the monitoring system comprising:
 a perception sensor provided in association with the bowl of the machine, the perception sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a view of the bowl; and.   controller coupled to the perception sensor, the controller configured to:
 receive the signal indicative of the view of the bowl from the perception sensor; 
 determine a level of material within the bowl based on the received signal; 
 determine a current loading status of the bowl based on the determined level of material; and 
 provide an indication of the current loading status. 
   
     
     
         2 . The monitoring system of claim  10 , wherein the indication of the current loading status is a visual indication provided on a display unit. 
     
     
         3 . The monitoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the indication of the current loading status is an audible indication provided via an audio unit. 
     
     
         4 . The monitoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 transmit the current loading status to a machine control unit associated with the machine.   
     
     
         5 . The monitoring system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:
 display the view of the bowl on a display unit.

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