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System and method for detecting wheel bearing condition

US9518947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2014
Grant dateDec 13, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10048
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a method for detecting a condition associated with a wheel bearing on a train car. The method may include detecting a size and a location of the wheel bearing. The method may also include detecting a temperature associated with the wheel bearing based at least in part on the size and the location of the wheel bearing. The method may further include determining a wheel bearing condition based on the detected temperature.

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