Diagnostic port cap
US12037129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprising: a port cap operable to be coupled to a hydraulic motor/pump, the port cap comprising a first fluid port, a second fluid port and an access port; a first transducer coupled to the port cap through the first fluid port; a second transducer coupled to the port cap through the second fluid port; and a resolver coupled to the port cap through the access port, the resolver comprising a splined shaft to couple to an output shaft of the hydraulic motor/pump when the port cap is coupled to the hydraulic motor/pump. A system including a hydraulic motor/pump, a drive system controller and a port cap and a method of determining hose velocity, hose position, motor/pump torque and hose tension using data gathered at port cap.
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