Sensor plug
US6425293B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/804
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor plug for use in sensing a plurality of operating conditions of a gearbox is disclosed. The sensor plug includes a body defining an axis. A probe end is formed at one end of the body and is particularly adapted for attaching to an oil drain plug of the gearbox. A plurality of sensors are located within the body for sensing operating conditions of the gearbox through the probe end. Examples of the sensors located within the body include a vibration sensor, a temperature sensor, and a pressure sensor.
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