i1-Scale; enhancements through continutations in parts

Abstract

Electromagnetic sensors which will enhance the recorded axle weight measurement data of a portable smart scale are: an incline meter and a laser distance measuring device. These sensors are added to the claims of the previous patent pending with filing No.: 14/806584. The incline meter will aid in accounting for weight measurements made on a flat surface which is inclined. Due to the limited displacement brought about by the linearity requirement enforced on sensor system material; an accurate displacement measuring device will enhance small relative motion detection.

Claims

1. In the spirit of i1-Scale patent application Ser. No. 14/806584, claim [0009], the modular hollow detachable housing will include a incline meter.

2. In the spirit of i1-Scale patent application Ser. No. 14/806584, claim [0011], the said term tamper proof is enhanced by the seal identified in FIG. 2 of this continuation in parts.

3. In the spirit of the i1-Scale patent application Ser. No. 14/806584, the detachable sensor element and sensor 001 (above), 005 (above), signal conditioner 023 (see patent application id above)and circuitry can be constructed into a trailer, tractor, or tractor trailer at the factory; or the said sensors and circuitry can be retro fit on to a trailer, tractor, or tractor trailer. Mounting the gages to the trailer, tractor or tractor trailer can be in the form where a set of gages are embedded into the center of the mid-plane of a thin fiber matrix composite plate; where the said sensor can be wireless or wired, where the said thin plate surfaces can be bonded to the component surface members of a trailer, tractor, or tractor trailer member, substantially; where the exposed surface of the un-bonded thin plate can be covered with protective coatings or other shrouding; where the sensor plates may be recertified or replaced during the service life of the trailer, tractor or tractor trailer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is a picture of an electronic incline meter 001 which is capable of detecting orientations of planes which are not in planes are not parallel to a reference plane. This device will aid in the determination of the true axle weight of a vehicle.

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a conductive thin lamina 002, and circuit, which is compact and able to complete an electric circuit.

[0015] FIG. 3 shows a torn conductive thin lamina 003, and circuit, which is compact and unable to complete an electric circuit.

[0016] FIG. 4 shows a thin lamina 004 which is compact and able to identify a tractor trailer similar to a license registration sticker for an automobile. This thin lamina 004 contains an electronic identification which is unique to each scale device and is attached to the under carriage of the corresponding tractor such that the i1-scale may read and process the id tag.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a sketch of a displacement sensor 005. The dotted line indicates that the sensor can have a wire or can be wireless.

[0018] FIG. 6 is a sketch of a fiber epoxy lamina with arbitrary fiber orientation, where a strain gage is typically embedded between the mid plane lamina, and the laminate after manufacturing.

[0019] FIG. 7 is a sketch of a top view of the laminate composite plate 006 and embedded strain gage 007 with dotted lines indicating the lead wires. The gage can be wireless.

[0020] FIG. 8 is a sketch of a side view of the thin laminate composite plate 006 and embedded strain gage 007 with dotted lines indicating the lead wires. The gage can be wireless.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a sketch of an end view of the laminate composite plate 006 and embedded strain gage 007 with dotted lines indicating the lead wires. The gage can be wireless.

[0022] FIG. 10 is a sketch of the laminate composite plate 006 and embedded strain gage 007 bonded to the load carrying member 009 of a tractor or trailer. The gage can be wired or wireless.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0023] 001 Incline meter; wired or wireless

[0024] 002 Thin conductive material with closed circuit: un-tampered circuit

[0025] 003 Thin conductive material with open circuit: tampered circuit

[0026] 004 Vehicle tracking ID tag

[0027] 005 Extensometer; wire or wireless

[0028] 006 Thin laminate plate

[0029] 007 Embedded strain gage wired or wireless

[0030] 008 High strength adhesive layer bonding laminate to load carrying member

[0031] 009 Load carrying member; portion of section view