Mechanical system equipped with active microcapsules for condition monitoring
US9410580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2233/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical system comprising at least one moving component and a lubricant. The mechanical system also comprises a plurality of at least one type of microcapsule consisting of a shell, which, under the effect of a variation of a given characteristic physical parameter of the mechanical system, is capable of releasing particles. The dispersion of the particles is identifiable by a system located external to the mechanical system.
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