Smart machine tool lubrication system
US8695763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49043
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A smart machine tool lubrication system monitors the distance traveled by a motion component in a machine tool. A predetermined amount of lubricant is dispensed at a lubrication point of the motion component when the monitored distance exceeds a first threshold value. The smart machine tool lubrication system may further monitor the duration of time the motion component is in motion and dispense the predetermined amount of lubricant with the monitored duration of time exceeds a second threshold value.
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