Structural health monitoring system having integrated power supply
US8639453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/35
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self-sufficient structural health monitoring system that can monitor a structure without need for external power input. Embodiments of the invention provide a structural health monitoring system with a power supply integrated within, so that the system relies on itself for operational power. Systems with such an on-board electrical power source, independent of an external power source (and in particular, independent of the power system(s) of the structure being monitored), are much more self-contained and self-sufficient.
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