An AWP boom is coupled to a platform rotator through a novel load sensing linkage system which provides both structural support and load sensing capabilities of an attached platform support structure. The load sensing linkage system includes an upper flex plate and a lower flex plate and a single load cell for load sensing capabilities. The flex plates provide for stiffness in all directions except where necessary for load sensing.

A load detection means (180) that finds the live load on a work platform by detecting a load applied to a fifth mast member (150) is provided on the fifth mast member (150) provided on the work platform; a plurality of sliders (top-rear side fourth slider (155), bottom-rear side fourth slider (156), top-front side fourth slider (157), and bottom-front side fourth slider (158)) that allows the fifth mast member (150) and the fourth mast member to move relative to each other is provided in different locations in the vertical direction between the fifth mast member (150) and the fourth mast member; and the plurality of sliders are fixed to the fifth mast member (150).

Embodiments of a system and method for weighing animal feed ingredients using a bucket loader to dispense a measured quantity of ingredient into a feed scale are disclosed. A weight of the feed ingredient in the bucket is determined and compared to a weight of the feed ingredient subsequently transferred from the bucket to the feed scale. Based on the comparison, data received from components of the system is calibrated to increase accuracy of future weighings of the feed ingredient.

A load feedback assembly includes a load receiving portion moveably secured within a main body, a sensor device selectively engageable by the load receiving portion, and a biasing device disposed between the load receiving portion and the sensor device. The biasing device has a biasing force that is configured to urge the load receiving portion away from the sensor device, and the biasing force is overcome when a load on the load receiving portion exceeds a predetermined weight threshold.

A system of calculating a payload weight, the system including: a first sensor configured to measure a first load associated with a first member of a lifting machine; a second sensor configured to measure a second load associated with a second member of the lifting machine; and a calculating device configured to calculate the payload weight being carried by the lifting machine based on the first load and the second load.

The present disclosure describes a device for transporting waste or recyclable material. An example device may include a base and a collapsible sleeve, wherein the collapsible sleeve is movable between an open state and a collapsed state. The collapsible sleeve is structured to interface, in the open state, with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material. The example device may further include an RFID as part of the base or the collapsible sleeve.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for providing a zero-G condition to a part to assist in allowing an operator to weightlessly move a part and assist an operator in the installation of a part into an assembly. Present methods, systems, and apparatuses further provide a zero-G lift able to alter the lift velocity of a part, from first predetermined velocity to a second predetermined velocity.

A device for transporting waste or recyclable material is disclosed. The device can include a base with at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure a collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base. The device may further include a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, the collapsible sleeve including at least one opening for interfacing with the at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure the collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base, thus forming a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material.

In one aspect, a method for providing automatic weight monitoring and control during the performance of a material moving operation by a work vehicle includes receiving an input associated with a target weight for a material to be collected within the implement. Additionally, upon receipt of an indication that an implement of the vehicle has been pushed into a source of the material, the method includes automatically controlling an operation of loader arms of the vehicle to raise the implement relative to the source of the material. In addition, the method includes monitoring a weight of the material collected within the implement as the implement is being raised relative to the source of material, and notifying an operator of the work vehicle when it is determined that the monitored weight of the material is equal to the target weight or fails within a tolerance range associated with the target weight.

The present disclosure describes a lift truck attachment system that includes a lift truck carriage with an upper carriage support and a lower carriage support secured between two support brackets. The lift truck carriage is dimensioned to fit at least partially between opposing masts of a lift truck, such that the upper and lower carriage supports do not extend substantially beyond a forward surface of the mast. A device assembly, is mounted to the lift truck carriage, the device assembly including a base portion removably secured to the upper and/or lower carriage supports via one or more attachments. The device assembly can include a carriage scale removably secured to the base portion, the carriage scale configured to support load handling fixtures, such as a lift fork. In some examples, a single carriage support is used.