BRPI0905582A2 - operating cycle counting system applied to vehicle, trailer or tipper - Google Patents

Abstract

SYSTEM FOR COUNTING OPERATING CYCLES APPLIED IN VEHICLE, BODYWORK OR TILTING IMPLEMENT This privilege of invention refers to an unprecedented system for counting cycles applied in implements with tilting bodies, in tipper bodies and in the cargo transport vehicle itself, and the like, already manufactured with the tipper body. The purpose of the present invention privilege comprises a counter module (1), equipped with a display (2) and keys (3) for reading information and configuring parameters for the tipping cycle counting system. The counter (1) receives data from sensors (7), which counts cycles and performs programmable operations through auxiliary devices such as, for example, preventing the movement of the vehicle if the tipper body is activated for unloading, preventing accidents and damage to the equipment, end-of-course alarms, mechanical or electrical failures, graph for monitoring the tipping stroke in the forward and back of the body, during the operations that can be configured and used. The meter (1) has connections for data input and output (4) and a hardware and software interface compatible with other auxiliary systems that operate in vehicle automation and also with communication networks, signaling lights (5) for tilting the compartment charging, electrical wires (6) connected to an independent battery (11) to power the system. The sensors (7) employed can be of different models and different operating principles, be they hydraulic, electro hydraulic, electromechanical, electro-electronic, among others, as long as they are appropriate for the counting of tilting cycles and emit a signal compatible with the counter (1 ). The sensors (7) can be distributed by the tilting body (8), the chassis (9) of the implement or tipping vehicle (10), and can be arranged next to the equipment that make up the hydraulic drive systems, such as, for example, hydraulic control (12) among others.

Description

"OPERATING CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM APPLIED TO VEHICLE, BODY OR TIPPING IMPLEMENT".

The present privilege of invention relates to an unprecedented cycle counting system applied to tipper body implements, tipper bodies and the dump truck itself, and the like, already manufactured with the tipper body.

At present, manufacturers of attachments, bodies and tipping bodies, and the like, cannot guarantee their products according to the actual use of the equipment, ie the number of operating cycles. Commonly, they guarantee the quality of the agreement within a certain time after its acquisition. This is precisely because there is no operating cycle counting system integrated to the implement, vehicle or body that can prove

how much the equipment was actually used. In addition, accidents involving vehicle overturning or collision are common with components, roofs, buildings, poles and trees, as there is no preventive device signaling that the body is in a tilted system. By employing an unprecedented cycle counting system, it will be possible to accurately monitor the useful life of these products, enabling the application of a preventive maintenance plan, enabling the manufacturer to provide an unprecedented extended warranty program based on the number of operating cycles of each product. product and avoiding accidents.

The purpose of the present privilege of invention is to effectively resolve the limitations encountered in the services associated with tipper bodies, implements or tipper body vehicles. This is achieved through an unprecedented equipment operating cycle counting system, which is able to reduce the occurrence of accidents, improve the conditions and the maintenance management of the equipment, allowing a more accurate monitoring of its service life.

In order to assist in the understanding of this invention privilege, it will be described in detail, based on the following drawings, its ornamental form being merely illustrative: Figure 1 - perspective of the meter; Figure 2 - side view of the body with sensor installed; side view of the chassis with sensor installed Figure 4 - side view of the implement with sensor installed 5 Figure 5 - side view of the implement with sensor installed on the hydraulic eating;

Figure 6 - Detail view of the sensor installed in the chassis with body in rest;

Figure 7 - Detail view of the sensor installed in the chassis with bodyworking;

Figure 8 - detail view of the sensor installed in the implement with resting body;

Figure 9 - detail view of the sensor installed in the implement with bodyworking;

Figure 10 - Detail view of the valve with sensor installed.

Figures 1 to 10 illustrate the novel cycle counting system comprising a counter module (1) having a display (2) and keys (3) for reading information and setting parameters of the tilt cycle counting system. The counter (1) receives sensor data (7), which counts cycles and performs programmable operations through auxiliary devices, such as preventing vehicle movement if the tipping body is unloaded, preventing accidents and equipment damage, alarms limit switches, mechanical or electrical failures, graph for tracking the tipping stroke on the body's back and forth during operations that can be configured and employed. The meter (1) has data input and output connections (4) and a hardware and software interface compatible with other auxiliary systems that operate in vehicle automation and also with communication networks, cargo bay tilting lights (5) , electrical wires (6) connected to an independent battery (11) to power the system. The sensors (7) used can be of various models and different operating principles, whether hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electromechanical, electro-electronic, among others, as long as they are suitable for counting dump cycles and output signal compatible with the counter (1). The sensors (7) may be distributed by the tilting body (8), the implement chassis (9) or the tilting vehicle (10) and may be arranged together with the equipment that makes up the hydraulic actuation systems, for example, in hydraulic control valves ( 12) among others. The counter (1) can be attached anywhere, whether it is on the tipper body, the implement chassis or vehicle with tipper body and even in the cab if it is. The data transmission between the sensors and the counter is by means of electrical defenses. Likewise, the meter outputs command signals to the auxiliary devices via electrical wires or wireless technologies, which will depend on the type of auxiliary device and the model of meter employed.

Some functions allow alarms to be triggered indicating the need for maintenance of the tilting system, for example:

- Preventive maintenance program function through the display (programmable), allows to register parts of the tilting system such as hinges, axles, mechanical and hydraulic equipment, and to schedule their maintenance according to the maximum number of tilts supported.

- Maintenance alarm function through the display (programmable), from the registered preventive maintenance program it is possible to emit audible and visual alarms through the display, or even commands for peripheral performance, as it is time to perform maintenance on any item. .

- Radio frequency maintenance alarm function (programmable), the information regarding the number of tilt cycles can be sent via radio frequency to external systems. Likewise, maintenance need notices can also be transmitted. Thus, these radio frequency signals can be captured through a base of operations, for example, in the vehicle garage or implement, allowing the maintenance manager to have this information without having to have direct contact with the vehicle counter. This allows data to be obtained remotely.- Function to prevent vehicle movement (programmable), the cycle counter can be programmed to prevent vehicle movement if the rocker system is engaged. This requires the use of auxiliary peripheral devices, such as a system that cuts the ignition current or drowns the vehicle by shutting down the engine if the user attempts to move it with the rocker engaged.

Claims (5)

1. "CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM APPLIED TO VEHICLE, BODY OR BULK IMPLEMENT", comprising a counter module (1) with a display (2) and keys (3) for reading information and setting system parameters tipping cycle count; The counter (1) receives data from sensors (7), which counts cycles and performs programmable operations through auxiliary devices, such as preventing vehicle movement if the tipper body is activated for loading, preventing accidents and equipment damage, Limit alarms, mechanical or electrical failures, graph to monitor stroke and back and forth, during operations that can be configured and employed; The counter (1) has connections for data input and output (4) and a hardware and software interface compatible with other auxiliary systems for vehicle automation, as well as communication networks, signaling lamps (5) for the cargo compartment, electrical wires (6) connected to an independent battery (11) to power the system; 2. "CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM APPLIED TO VEHICLE, BODY OR BULK IMPLEMENT" according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensors (7) are of various designs and different operating principles, whether hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electromechanical, electro-electronic. , among others, as long as they are suitable for counting dump cycles and output signal compatible with counter (1). 3. "CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM APPLIED TO VEHICLE, BODY OR BULKING IMPLEMENT", characterized in that the sensors (7) may be distributed by the tilting body (8), the chassis (9) of the implement or the tilting vehicle (10). disposed next to the equipment that compose the hydraulic actuation systems, as for example, in valves, hydraulic control (12) among others. 4. - "CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM APPLIED TO VEHICLE, BODY OR BULKING IMPLEMENT", characterized in that the meter (1) can be attached to the tipper body, in the chassis of the implement or vehicle with tipper body and in the cab, if applicable. . 5. - "VEHICLE, BODY CARRYING OR IMPLEMENTOVERY DEVELOPMENT CYCLE COUNTING SYSTEM", characterized in that the data transmission between the sensors and the meter is preferably by means of electric wires, and may alternatively be by wireless technologies; This will depend on the auxiliary device type and the accountant model employed.