Instrumented bearing and method to manufacture such a bearing
US9752623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4968
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An instrumented rolling bearing, comprising an outer ring and an inner ring having a rolling bearing chamber delimited therebetween. Rolling bodies are positioned in the rolling bearing chamber while being maintained by a rolling bearing cage. The rolling bearing further comprises a measuring device including at least one sensor suitable for measuring at least one operating parameter of the instrumented rolling bearing, the measuring device being at least partially integrated into the rolling bearing chamber bearing cage. The measuring device further comprises at least one cable or antenna that extends along the rolling bearing cage in the rolling bearing chamber. A method for manufacturing one such instrumented rolling bearing is also disclosed.
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