MACHINE CONDITIONING MONITORING CLOSED LOOP LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A method for lubricating a machine bearing system, comprising:
- monitoring a bearing system using a vibration sensor;
receiving a signal from the vibration sensor;
calculating a parameter based on the signal; and
adding a lubricant to the bearing system based upon the parameter via an automated lubrication device.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, the disclosed method for lubricating a machine bearing system includes monitoring a bearing system using a vibration sensor, such as an accelerometer, receiving a signal from the vibration sensor, calculating a parameter based on the signal; and adding a lubricant to the bearing system based upon the parameter. In another embodiment, a system may include a vibration sensor, a monitor configured to receive a signal from the vibration sensor and calculate a spike energy value, and a lubrication device configured to add a lubricant to a bearing system based on the spike energy value. The system and method help reduce maintenance and repair costs, while prolonging the life of the machine system components being monitored.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for lubricating a machine bearing system, comprising:
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monitoring a bearing system using a vibration sensor; receiving a signal from the vibration sensor; calculating a parameter based on the signal; and adding a lubricant to the bearing system based upon the parameter via an automated lubrication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for lubricating a machine bearing system, comprising:
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monitoring a bearing system using a vibration sensor; receiving a signal from the vibration sensor; calculating a value of spike energy based on the signal; comparing the spike energy value to a threshold; and adding a lubricant to the bearing system based upon the comparison via an automated lubrication device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A machine bearing lubrication system, comprising:
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a vibration sensor; a monitor configured to receive a signal from the vibration sensor and calculate a spike energy value; and an automated lubrication device configured to add a lubricant to a bearing system based on the spike energy value. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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