Overload fault condition detection system for article destruction device
US10005084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2018/164
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An article destruction device includes an electric motor driving at least one moving component. An indication panel includes at least three visual indicators situated in sequence. Each visual indicator is associated with a stage of an approaching overload (motor cool down) condition. A first visual indicator lights when the motor or corresponding sensor temperature is below a first threshold, i.e., when the device is first powered on. A second indicator lights when the temperature exceeds the first threshold and is below at least a second threshold, i.e., the temperature is approaching a fault condition. A last visual indicator lights when the temperature exceeds the first and the at least second thresholds, i.e., the fault condition is met. A thermistor on the motor energizes (self-heats) with the motor. A thermostatic switch controls current flow through windings of the motor depending on measured temperatures meeting operating and equilibrium temperature thresholds.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.