PROFILE DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A profile detection system is provided having first and second position sensors disposable adjacent an article wherein the first and second position sensors and the article are relatively movable. A laser sensor is disposed on a crane as a third position sensor. An additional sensor is configured to identify train components. A bar code reader, an optical character recognition reader or a radio frequency identification reader may selectively be used as the additional sensor. A programmable indication device is in communication with the first, second and third position sensors and the additional sensor. The programmable indication device develops an indication of a profile of the article responsive to the first and second position sensors.

主权项

1. A profile detection system, comprising:
first and second position sensors disposable adjacent an article wherein the first and second position sensors and the article are relatively movable; a third position sensor comprising a laser sensor disposed on a crane; an additional sensor wherein the additional sensor is configured to identify train components and wherein the additional sensor comprises one of: a barcode reader, an optical character recognition reader, and a radio frequency identification reader; and a programmable indication device in communication with the first, second and third position sensors and the additional sensor, wherein the programmable indication device develops an indication of a profile of the article responsive to the first and second position sensors.