JEFFREY E VERKLEEREN
Engineering in North Belle Vernon, PA
License number
Pennsylvania ET004345
Category
Engineers
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
North Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Professional information
Force Transmitting Sensor Housing
US Patent:
2003020, Nov 6, 2003
Filed:
May 2, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/136940
Inventors:
Jeffrey E. Verkleeren - Belle Vernon PA, US
Edward C, Nichols - Pittsburgh PA, US
Edward C, Nichols - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
G08G001/01
US Classification:
340/933000
Abstract:
A sensor including a housing having a bottom surface defining a plane and an impact surface comprising a leading edge and a trailing edge. The leading edge is spaced from the plane at a first height while the trailing edge is spaced from the plane at a second height. Preferably, the second height is greater than the first height. The plane and the impact surface define tangents to a first arc having a first radius at a first location on the impact surface. The plane and the impact surface define tangents to a second arc having a second radius at a second location on the impact surface. Preferably, the second radius is greater than first radius. In one preferred embodiment, the first and second radii are between about 10 inches and about 26 inches. A system for monitoring traffic conditions is also provided, along with a method therefor.