Q / have taken out a patent for an
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electronic axle load-sensing system, having indication dials in the cab, which is based on established electronic principles. Could you suggest any vehicle or equipment makers who would be interested in the system?
AWith universal plating in prospect all
vehicle manufacturers (and the majority of operators) are "interested" in axle loadsensing systems. If the system you have evolved is reasonably accurate, does not add materially to the weight of the vehicle and can be produced at an acceptable price you should have no difficulty in finding a market. You are strongly advised, however, to build a working model of the system that can be demonstrated to potential users.
It is known that many equipment makers in other countries are developing load-sensing systems. According to authoritative opinion, a low-cost simple system could readily be developed if vehicles were equipped with air suspension at every axle. With mechanical or mechanical/hydraulic systems, the problems of providing sufficient accuracy is exacerbated by the continuous flexing of the road springs, variations in service of the road-spring characteristics and the high bump loads.
As far as can be ascertained, the only published report of an electronic system relates to a development in Russia.