Wireless sensor with kinetic energy power arrangement
US8142103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C19/288
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for sensing surface compaction effected by a compactor machine of the type having a vibrating compacting roller, and providing a sensor signal indicating sensed surface compaction to a control mounted on the compactor machine, includes a sensor for sensing compaction and providing a signal indicating sensed surface compaction. The sensor is mounted on the compacting roller support of the compactor machine. The system includes a vibration-to-electric energy converter, mounted with the sensor on the compacting roller support and subjected to vibration. The converter converts the vibration energy to electric energy which may be supplied to the sensor and to a transmitter. The transmitter is powered by the electric energy from said vibration-to-electric energy converter and transmits the sensor signal to a receiver on the machine. The receiver provides the sensor signal to a control for the machine.
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