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US 9,790,750 B1Granted
Handling tool with integrated sensor for real time monitoring during operation
AssigneeForum US, Inc.
InventorsFrederik Stoldt, Andre Vierke
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Abstract
A handling tool is disclosed that includes a body having a high-stress location, a pocket formed in the high stress location, and a sensor adhered to a surface of the pocket and oriented along an axis of the body. The high stress location may be in a hinged plate of the body, a door latch of the body, and/or adjacent an ear of the body.
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A handling tool, comprising:
- a body having a high-stress location, wherein the body comprises a plurality of hinged plates that are hinged to a main body member to form a door, and wherein the high stress location is in one of the hinged plates;
- a pocket formed in the high stress location;
- and
- a sensor adhered to a surface of the pocket and oriented along an axis of the body.
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A handling tool, comprising:
- a body having a high stress location, wherein the body comprises a plurality of members that are hinged to a main body member to form a door, wherein the door includes a latch, and wherein the high stress location is in the latch;
- a pocket formed in the high stress location;
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- a sensor adhered to a surface of the pocket and oriented along an axis of the body.
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A handling tool, comprising:
- a body having a high stress location, wherein the body comprises a plurality of members that are hinged to a main body member to form a door, wherein the main body member has a pair of ears from which the body can be suspended, and wherein the high stress location is in the main body member adjacent one of the ears;
- a pocket formed in the high stress location;
- and
- a sensor adhered to a surface of the pocket and oriented along an axis of the body.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.