Machine fluid condition monitoring system
US11525725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K37/0058
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub, sight glass column and bottom sediment and water bowl are described. The hub is adapted to interconnect multiple machine fluid equipment to a single port on a machine. The hub is provided with an adjustable fitting connectable to a housing, and recessed within the hub. The sight glass column is configured to be indirectly attachable to a machine via a machine connector such that machine fluid is transferable from the machine to the sight glass column. The sight glass column further has a remote sensing port, and a lockable oil level ring. The bottom sediment and water bowl has a conically shaped bottom to direct fluid to a drain valve, and an indicator located on an upper tip of the drain valve. The indicator is configured to provide information with respect to one or more contaminant or property of machine fluid within the bottom sediment and water bowl.
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