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, the device being configured to monitor one or more fluid parameters of the machine, wherein the device comprises:
- (a) a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA);
- (b) a spacer that includes a power connector having a first end configured to be connected to an external power source, and a second end, and one or more sensor connectors;
- (c) a wire having a first end connected to the second end of the power connector and a second end connected to the PCBA;
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- (d) one or more sensors, wherein each of the one or more sensors is connected to one of the one or more sensor connectors and each of the one or more sensor connectors that is connected to one of the one or more sensors is also connected to the PCBA by a wired connection.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.