Caterpillar Inc.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A LOCATIONAL VALUE OF A LOAD ASSOCIATED WITH AN IMPLEMENT

Abstract:

A method for determining implement load characteristics of a load carrying mobile machine includes receiving at least pressure data and position data associated with a payload received by the implement. The method also includes determining a locational value associated with the payload within the implement. The method further includes updating the locational value based on movement of the payload in the implement, the updated locational value being based at least on the pressure data, the position data, and predetermined physical parameters of the machine. The method further includes using the updated locational value to determine operational parameters of the machine.