| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a system for automatically adjusting weight distribution throughout all axle groups of the truck and trailer. The trailer may have one or more axle groups mounted on a pair of rails attached to the frame of the trailer. The axle groups are locked in position on the rails by locking pins. The system for automatically adjusting weight distribution according to the present invention comprises means for measuring the weight on every axle group on the truck and trailer. The measurement may be of weight directly, where the means for measuring weight consists of load cells etc. or indirectly, where the means for measuring weight takes measurements from the air suspension system to calculate weight. The measurements are delivered as an electrical signal to one or more microprocessors capable of receiving said electrical signals and calculating the optimum position of the axle groups on said trailer. Means are provided in association with the trailer axle groups to detect the position of said axle group(s) relative to said rails. The position of said trailer axle groups is also delivered to the microprocessor(s) The microprocessor(s) is programmed to calculate the weight on each axle group and determine any change in position of the trailer axle group(s) on the rails to optimize the weight distribution. The information is presented to the driver on a display means located in the cab of the truck. The system further includes means to lock and unlock the locking pins that lock the trailer axle group(s) in position on the rails. The system also includes means for providing a communications interface between the truck and the trailer.
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