Chain monitoring systems and methods
US11976999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B21/32
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to chain monitoring systems and methods. In particular, the chain monitoring system is configured to mount onto a portion of a chain and measure one or more parameters associated with one or more characteristics of the chain. The measured parameters are processed by the chain monitoring system and/or transmitted to a remote system for analysis. The analysis may be used to determine a characteristic and/or change in the characteristic of the chain. In some examples, the characteristic is an elongation value associated with the chain, which can be transmitted to a networked system for analysis, display, and/or control. In some examples, a sensor can be employed to measure one or more characteristics of the chain. The sensor may include, but is not limited to, a strain gauge, an accelerometer, an optical, a sonic, and/or a magnetic sensor.
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