Fastener Status Detection System
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1. A fastener status detection system comprising:
- a primary fastener;
a secondary fastener configured to be a back-up to the primary fastener; and
a sensor positioned to measure at least a portion of a load between the primary fastener and the secondary fastener.
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Abstract
A fastener status detection system is presented. The fastener status detection system comprises a primary fastener, a secondary fastener, and a sensor. The secondary fastener is configured to be a back-up to the primary fastener. The sensor is positioned to measure at least a portion of a load between the primary fastener and the secondary fastener.
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1. A fastener status detection system comprising:
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a primary fastener; a secondary fastener configured to be a back-up to the primary fastener; and a sensor positioned to measure at least a portion of a load between the primary fastener and the secondary fastener. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method comprising:
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positioning a sensor to measure at least a portion of a load between a primary fastener and a secondary fastener configured to be a back-up to the primary fastener; generating a measurement using the sensor; and determining a difference between the measurement and a standard. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An assembly comprising:
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a first component connected to a structural link using a primary fastener and a secondary fastener; a second component connected to the structural link using a connector; and a sensor associated with the structural link and positioned to measure at least a portion of a load through the structural link between the primary fastener and the secondary fastener. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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