Method and system for detecting a shaft shear event
US11619139B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The method can include: monitoring a current value of a rate of reduction of torque of the shaft; providing a threshold value for the rate of reduction of torque of the shaft; and generating a signal indicative of the shaft shear event when the current value exceeds the threshold value.
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