Methods and devices for monitoring machine fluids
AssigneeLogiLube, LLC
InventorsWilliam J. Gillette, Keith Dirks
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Abstract
A device for measuring fluid parameters may be modular or integrally formed. The device is positioned on a machine that includes one or more fluids to be monitored, and the device includes a (1) controller, (2) spacer that connects to a power source and that may include one or more connectors to connect to remote sensors, and (3) an optional manifold through which the fluid may pass. The manifold could include fluid sensors and/or be connectable to a sample bottle for the purpose of taking fluid samples.
Claims20
A device mounted to a machine for monitoring one or more fluid parameters of the machine, wherein the device comprises:
- (a) a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA);
- (b) a spacer that includes (i) a power connector having a first end configured to be connected to an external power source, and a second end, and (ii) a cover attached to the spacer, wherein the cover and the spacer are separate components, and wherein the PCBA is positioned at least partially in the cover, and wherein the spacer has a top lip and a keyway in the top lip, and the cover has a projection configured to fit into the keyway so as to properly align the cover on the spacer;
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- (c) a wire having a first end connected to the second end of the power connector and a second end connected to the PCBA.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.