Wear indication devices, and related assemblies and methods
US9476689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2210/01
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wear indication device comprises an outer body exhibiting at least one opening extending at least partially therethrough, and at least one sensor within the at least one opening. The at least one sensor comprises at least one probe, and at least one electronic device operatively associated with the at least one probe. The at least one electronic device comprises at least one power supply and at least one output device. An assembly, and a method of detecting wear to a component of an assembly are also described.
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