Seal failure detection systems and related methods
US9541199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/3296
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seal failure prediction system consisting of a seal component and a member conveniently placed; such member, which may be in the form of a strip, a set of wires, or a single wire, generating a characteristic electrical or audible signal when the seal component wears a certain amount.
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