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Active blade tracker and related systems and methods

US9599711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2014
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S17/88
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices, methods and systems are provided for monitoring movement of an object, such as rotation of a blade or other airfoil. One exemplary tracking device includes a first emitter to emit first radiation along a first line of sight, a first detector proximate the first emitter to detect the first radiation, a second emitter to emit second radiation along a second line of sight, and a second detector proximate the second emitter to detect the second radiation.

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