Model Vehicle With Mechanical Load

摘要

A system and method is provided for monitoring and controlling a load disposed at least partially within a model vehicle. Preferred embodiments of the present invention operate in accordance with a load car that includes a load, a motor, and a controller for operating the motor to raise and lower the load. In one embodiment, the controller is configured to monitor at least one metric (e.g., a coal level) and to operate the motor so that the vertical position of the load (e.g., a coal load) is synchronized to the metric. If the metric goes up, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in an upward direction. Alternatively, if the metric goes down, then the load is moved (e.g., via the motor) in a downward direction.

主权项

1. A model vehicle configured to carry a load over a model track, said model vehicle comprising:
a model vehicle chassis; at least one axel having at least two wheels configured to interact with said model track; said load disposed at least partially within said model vehicle chassis; a motor connected at least indirectly to said model vehicle chassis; and a controller configured to monitor at least one metric of said model vehicle and to control said motor in response to said at least one metric; wherein said controller is configured to operate said motor in a first direction in response to said at least one metric decreasing in value and operate said motor in a second direction in response to said at least one metric increasing in value, wherein said load is moved in a downward direction as a result of said at least one metric decreasing in value, and said load is moved in an upward direction as a result of said at least one metric increasing in value.