Mass sensing platform

摘要

An apparatus is disclosed comprising a platform operable to support a human. The apparatus also includes at least one cable suspending the platform. The apparatus also includes an elongation sensor engaged with the at least one cable. The elongation sensor is operable to emit a signal in response to elongation of the at least one cable. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes the step of positioning the platform adjacent to one of a machine and a path along which the machine moves. The method also includes the step of detecting a mass on the platform by emitting the signal from the elongation sensor in response to elongation of the at least one cable. The method also includes the step of disengaging the machine in response to the detecting step.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a platform operable to support a human; at least one cable suspending said platform; an elongation sensor engaged with said at least one cable and operable to emit a signal in response to elongation of said at least one cable; first and second anchors; a plurality of vertical supports disposed between said first and second anchors, wherein said at least one cable is fixedly mounted to each of said first and second anchors and extends over said plurality of vertical supports, and wherein said platform is supported on said at least one cable at positions between adjacent vertical supports; and, a microprocessor controller operable to disengage an associated machine upon receipt of said signal in response to elongation of said at least one cable.