Systems and methods of use of slew drivers with sensor carriers
US12253157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0213
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are novel slew drive components and systems. In some cases, a slew drive system can comprise a sensor configured to measure deformation in a deformation element of a sensor carrier component, which can result from axial displacement of a worm gear of the slew drive system. In some cases, measured deformation of a deformation element can be used to determine torque applied to a worm gear by a slew drive worm wheel, as described herein.
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