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US 9,316,573 B2Granted
Non-metallic debris monitoring system
AssigneeBell Helicopter Textron Inc.
InventorsAndrea Chavez, Ryan Ehinger, Joseph Gerardi, Monte McGlaun, Eric Olson
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Abstract
A system and method to detect particles in a fluid stream. The system includes a separator configured to separate particles from bubbles passing through the fluid stream and a sensor configured to detect the particles. The method includes passing the fluid stream through the separator, separating the particles from bubbles passing through the fluid stream, and detecting the presence of the particles.
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A system to detect particles in a fluid stream, comprising:
- a separator configured to separate particles from bubbles passing through the fluid stream, the separator having:
- a plurality of coils that form a first channel and a second channel;
- a sensor configured to detect the particles;
- and
- a monitoring chamber in fluid communication with both the first channel and the second channel;
- wherein the sensor is positioned such that a field of vision extends through the monitoring chamber.
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A system, comprising:
- a body;
- a conduit disposed within and passing through the body, the conduit being configured to channel fluid through the body, the conduit having:
- a separator configured to bifurcated into a first channel and a second channel;
- a sensor held by the body and configured to sense particles passing through the fluid;
- and
- a monitoring chamber in fluid communication with both the first channel and the second channel.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.