LCI Industries has been granted a patent for a system and method designed to level surfaces of structures. The system features a handheld mobile device with a tilt sensor and a platform leveling assembly that communicates wirelessly to adjust the structure’s attitude based on user-defined reference values. GlobalData’s report on LCI Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent US12066302B2 describes a sophisticated system designed for leveling surfaces of structures. Central to this system is a Platform Leveling Assembly (PLA) that includes a controller and a receiver for wireless communication with leveling devices. The PLA is capable of executing commands that adjust the structure's attitude based on a stored zero-point reference value, which is established through an automatic leveling process. A handheld mobile device, equipped with a tilt sensor, plays a crucial role by sensing the surface's attitude and transmitting this information to the PLA. The mobile device also allows users to set a zero-point reference, which the PLA controller stores for future leveling operations.
The system's automatic leveling process involves multiple steps, including obtaining initial and subsequent attitudes of the surface, generating commands for the leveling devices, and determining if the surface is level. If the surface is found to be unlevel, the system can iterate the leveling process until the desired level is achieved. Additionally, the handheld device may feature an output device, such as a display or vibrator, to provide users with real-time feedback on the surface's attitude. The PLA may also include its own tilt sensor to enhance accuracy by comparing the attitudes measured by both the handheld device and the PLA. Overall, this patent outlines a comprehensive approach to achieving precise leveling of surfaces in various structural applications.
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