Camera-enabled loader system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11964833
APP PUB NO 20220219923A1
SERIAL NO

17707393

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A bulk loading system for delivering bulk material to a storage compartment of a bulk transport vehicle through a hatch opening includes a movable positioner supporting an extendable loading spout assembly, a camera coupled to the positioner and a programmable logic controller communicatively coupled to the positioner, loading spout assembly and camera for automatically positioning the loading spout assembly over the hatch opening and filling the storage compartment of the vehicle with bulk material. The system provides accurate position information to a driver of the vehicle so that the vehicle and its storage compartments can be quickly positioned within a reach zone of the loading spout.

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DCL INCP O BOX 125 08660 ANCE RD CHARLEVOIX MI 49720

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Richard S Williamsburg, US 15 343
Matye, Reinhard Charlevoix, US 13 115

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