Metallic debris detection sensor
US8274287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a sensor arrangement. In particular, a sensor for the measurement of magnetically active or ferrous debris, for example, as generated as a result of machine wear. There is provided a sensor (5) having a magnetic sensor head adapted to produce a magnetic field, —a magnetic field sensor (10) responsive to changes in the magnetic field; a temperature probe (15); and processing means (50) for determining the amount of debris accumulated on the magnetic sensor head based on both magnetic field and temperature data.
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