Conveyor belt rip detection system with microwire sensor
US9452892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G15/36
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop, wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core.
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