Method and apparatus for smart E-straps

摘要

The present invention provides a smart monitoring system incorporating various forms of hardware used to secure the tie-down straps of ULDs, pallets, or shipping containers. More specifically, the present invention provides a smart electronically enhanced strap for a container monitoring and security device which is integrated into the housing of the hardware of a tie down strap webbing. Using this system, discrete sensors housed in the ratcheting mechanism, the hook, the winch or the load bar that are attached to latching straps are able to actively monitor a securely loaded ULD, pallet or container.

主权项

1. A method for monitoring, balancing, and maintaining a balanced tension within different sections of a securing mechanism; the method comprising:
loading a container; attaching a monitoring device to at least one load securing mechanism; imputing specifications pertaining to the container detecting and reading stored embedded data pertaining to the container; configuring at least one sensor based on the container specifications; measuring the tension of at least one section of the load securing mechanism; balancing the tension for at least one section of the load securing mechanism based on the detected measurements; and transmitting sensor data to a remote monitoring station for back end analysis.