Axle Components with Integrated Thin-Film Sensors for Vehicle Load and Safety Monitoring

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This patent describes axle components for road vehicles or mobile work machines made from a hybrid multi-layer material composite. These components incorporate thin-film sensors capable of detecting axle loads and deformations. The sensors are embedded using thermal bonding and are integrated with vehicle electronic systems such as anti-lock braking, driving assistance, load determination, and dynamic management systems to enhance vehicle safety.

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• Improving vehicle safety systems by detecting axle loads and critical driving conditions.
• Equipping commercial trucks and trailers with advanced axle components for better load monitoring.
• Integrating the axle system into mobile work machines for enhanced stability and operational safety.
• Supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with real-time axle data.
• Providing early warning for excessive axle loads or mechanical faults in public transportation vehicles.

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• Enhanced detection and prevention of critical driving situations, improving overall vehicle safety.
• Accurate and real-time axle load monitoring leads to better handling and reduced risk of accidents.
• Integration with multiple onboard electronic systems enables smarter vehicle management and automation.
• Lightweight hybrid materials could reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.
• More reliable and durable axle components due to advanced material and sensor integration.

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The invention relates to axle components consisting of a hybrid material composite in connection with a road vehicle or a mobile work apparatus. The axle components consisting of a hybrid material composite in connection with a road vehicle or a mobile work apparatus are characterized in particular by the fact that critical driving conditions of the road vehicle or the mobile work apparatus can be largely avoided. For this purpose, the material composite is a multilayer composite. In the multilayer composite, at least one thin-film-based sensor with at least one layer that changes at least one electrical property upon deformation is arranged on a carrier for axle load detection by means of a thermal joining process. The sensor is furthermore connected to at least one data processing system in which at least one anti-lock braking system, an electronically controlled driving assistance system, a load determination system, a driving dynamics management system, or a combination thereof is or are integrated.