Official Titles:
Technique for detecting shifted cargo
Technik zur Detektion von verschobenem Frachtgut
Technique de détection de décalage d'un chargement
Patentnumbers:
Europe EP 2065688
Issued November 25, 2008
United States US 2009138191
Issued November 25, 2008
SUMMARY:
A technique for determining shifted cargo on a vehicle is described. A method realization of this technique comprises the steps of acquiring data from a positional sensor and determining a change in a balance of loads upon wheels of the vehicle. Shifted cargo is determined if the change in load balance does not correspond to the positional data. Furthermore, a device and system suited for carrying out the method are provided.