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Abnormality detection apparatus

US8193782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2009
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H7/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The abnormality detection apparatus includes a first function of measuring a first temperature of a first portion of the abnormality detection apparatus, the first temperature having a correlation with a second temperature of a second portion of a vehicle alternator, a second function of integrating a stress depending on a temperature variation of the first portion on the basis of the first temperature measured by the first function, a third function of predicting occurrence of abnormality in the second portion depending on the stress integrated by the second function, and a fourth function of issuing an alarm when the third function predicts occurrence of abnormality.

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