Interchangeable control module for fixed and portable lubricant dispensing devices
US12142105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N2270/20
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispensing device for maintaining the operating condition of a machine is provided. The dispensing device includes an interchangeable control module, the interchangeable control module including control hardware that provides at least one of a data storage memory, a central processing unit, interface hardware for condition monitoring sensors, an intermediary computing device, a display device, and communication modules. The dispensing device is configured to dispense lubricant in order to maintain the operating condition of the machine. The interchangeable control module is configured to interchangeably control and interchangeably reside in both a fixed and a portable dispensing device. Also, various related systems including the dispensing device are provided.
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