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US 10,768,062 B2Granted
Method and system for component wear monitoring
AssigneeREI, Inc.
InventorsAlex Schumacher, Daniel J. Brunner, Jeffrey J. Schwoebel, Randy Richardson, Robert Koontz, Randall Johnson
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Abstract
A monitoring system includes a fastener. A sensor is coupled to the fastener. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the sensor. An antenna electrically coupled to the circuit board.
Claims9
A roller condition monitor, comprising:
- a frame coupled to an inside of a roller, where the roller comprising an idler roller;
- a circuit board assembly disposed in the frame;
- a sensor coupled to the circuit board assembly, the sensor adapted to monitor parameters associated with wear of the roller;
- a recessed antenna electrically coupled to the circuit board assembly and extending rearwardly from the frame, the recessed antenna being received into a slot formed in an inner surface of the roller;
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- a power source electrically coupled to the recessed antenna.
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