Method and device for sensing health and condition of a bearing through the lubrication port of a machine
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1. A method of automatically lubricating a bearing comprising the steps of:
- a. monitoring heat and vibration signals from the bearing;
b. processing the heat and vibration signals to determine the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs; and
c. automatically responding to the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs by providing a necessary amount of lubrication to the bearing.
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Abstract
An online bearing monitor that connects between the bearing lubrication port and a lubrication device. The monitor provides for two-way communication to detect the lubrication and maintenance needs of a machine bearing. The monitor processes and stores temperature and vibration signals to determine corrective measures. The corrective measures can be conveyed wire or wirelessly to remote stations.
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1. A method of automatically lubricating a bearing comprising the steps of:
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a. monitoring heat and vibration signals from the bearing;
b. processing the heat and vibration signals to determine the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs; and
c. automatically responding to the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs by providing a necessary amount of lubrication to the bearing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A device for automatically lubricating a bearing comprising:
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a. an online bearing monitor capable of monitoring and storing heat and vibration signals from the bearing, processing the heat and vibration signals to determine the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs, and transmitting the lubrication needs of the bearing; and
b. a lubrication device capable of receiving the bearing'"'"'s lubrication needs and responding to those needs by providing the necessary amount of lubrication to the bearing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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