Apparatus for detecting metal debris particles
US4677425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/0656
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for detecting metal debris particles in a fluid flowing in machinery. The apparatus is adapted to be installed in machinery and has a grid means of electrically insulating material provided with openings of a first type and a second type respectively to allow fluid passage therethrough. Each opening is conductively connected to electric means adapted to provide an electric signal when a conducting particle of metal debris having a predetermined size is trapped in or across any of the openings.
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