Systems and methods for chain wear elongation measurement and drive compensation
US10889448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/095
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods for chain wear elongation measurement and drive compensation. In one embodiment, a chain system includes a chain including a plurality of links arranged in a continuous loop and having first measurement values for plurality of links and total chain length, wherein the chain is configured to rotate on a sprocket, and a chain elongation measurement system for counting the plurality of links of the chain and for determining total chain length to determine first chain elongation measurement values.
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