Monitoring ground engaging products
US11788894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2005/0077
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
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