Belt sensor system
US11105401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/081
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A belt sensor system comprising a first IR sensor disposed adjacent to a belt to detect a belt surface proximity and to generate a first signal therefore, a second IR sensor disposed adjacent to a belt to detect a periodic signal from a second belt surface and to generate a second signal therefore, a signal processor operating on the first signal and second signal to calculate a dynamic belt tension, and displaying the dynamic belt tension on a GUI.
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