System for detecting an object approaching and/or impacting electrical equipment
US11914057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S367/906
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for detecting an object approaching and/or impacting electrical equipment is disclosed. The system includes a housing for the electrical equipment and acoustic sensor(s) for measuring a sound pressure of the object approaching the housing, the acoustic sensor(s) disposed at a location at which the acoustic sensor(s) is not in contact with the housing. The system further includes vibration sensor(s) for measuring an acceleration of a surface of the housing caused by the object striking the housing, the vibration sensor(s) disposed at a location at which the vibration sensor(s) is in contact with the housing, and a computer readable storage medium having thereon machine-readable instructions that when executed determine the approach of the object for impact on the housing and/or the impact of the object to the housing.
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