Wear indication devices, and related assemblies and methods
US9724697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C2210/01
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A wear indication device comprises an outer body and a sensor configured to detect and indicate wear to the outer body. The outer body exhibits an opening extending at least partially therethrough and comprises a stem region, and a head region integral with the stem region and extending outwardly beyond a lateral periphery of the stem region. The sensor is positioned within the opening and comprises an output device. An assembly, and a method of detecting wear to a component of an assembly are also described.
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