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Handling tool with integrated sensor for real time monitoring during operation

US10196866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

FORUM US, INC. · US

Inventors

Frederik Stoldt · Hamburg, DE
Andre Vierke · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 13, 2017
Grant date	Feb 5, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B19/166
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A handling tool includes a body having a high-stress location, a pocket formed in the high stress location, and a sensor adhered to a surface of the pocket and oriented along an axis of the body. The sensor is configured to measure at least one of stress, strain, load, and fatigue applied to the high-stress location and is at least partially covered by a protective coating having a surface profile that matches a surface profile of the high-stress location. The sensor comprises a transmitter/receiver unit configured to communicate measurement data with a feedback unit via wired or wireless communication.

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