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Sensor unit for determining properties of a lubricant and machine element and machine assembly
US9709547B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9709547-B2 |
| Application number | US-201415028151-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Publication date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
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A sensor unit is disclosed for determining properties of a lubricant; for example, a lubricating grease in a rolling bearing. A machine element may include the sensor unit and a machine assembly may include the machine element. The sensor unit includes a sensor housing having a window which can be aligned to the lubricant. A transmitter for emitting electromagnetic radiation through the window and a receiver for receiving electromagnetic radiation which passes through the window are located in the sensor housing. Evaluating electronics arranged in the sensor housing are electrically connected at least to the receiver. The evaluating unit is designed to generate at least one digital sensor signal. The sensor unit further includes an electrical connection, which is led through the sensor housing and electrically connected to the evaluating electronics in the sensor housing.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A sensor unit for determining properties of a lubricant, comprising: a sensor housing with a window, the window being adapted to be directed onto the lubricant, a transmitter arranged in the sensor housing that transmits electromagnetic radiation through the window, a receiver arranged in the sensor housing adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation through the window, a reference receiver in the sensor housing adapted to receive electromagneti…
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- What does patent US9709547B2 cover?
- A sensor unit is disclosed for determining properties of a lubricant; for example, a lubricating grease in a rolling bearing. A machine element may include the sensor unit and a machine assembly may include the machine element. The sensor unit includes a sensor housing having a window which can be aligned to the lubricant. A transmitter for emitting electromagnetic radiation through the window …
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- Schaeffler Technologies Ag
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N33/2888. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Jul 18 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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