Wheel measurement systems and methods
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1. A handheld measurement device comprising:
- a system configured to implement a measurement method, the method including;
managing an inspection schedule for a plurality of related objects, wherein a user obtains a plurality of measurements for each of the plurality of related objects according to the inspection schedule;
obtaining the plurality of measurements for an object in the plurality of related objects;
evaluating at least one of the plurality of measurements with at least one anticipated object property to determine a validity of the at least one of the plurality of measurements; and
managing a plurality of measurement modes, the plurality of measurement modes including a mode for performing measurements according to the inspection schedule and a mode for re-measuring the object in response to a determination that the at least one of the plurality of measurements is not valid.
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Abstract
An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single unit to provide one handed operation and can include various features, such as onboard evaluation, a graphical user interface, and/or a self-health monitor. Additionally, aspects of the invention provide an inspection environment that incorporates preliminary measurement data, wireless communications, and/or historical data into the measurement and evaluation process.
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1. A handheld measurement device comprising:
a system configured to implement a measurement method, the method including; managing an inspection schedule for a plurality of related objects, wherein a user obtains a plurality of measurements for each of the plurality of related objects according to the inspection schedule; obtaining the plurality of measurements for an object in the plurality of related objects; evaluating at least one of the plurality of measurements with at least one anticipated object property to determine a validity of the at least one of the plurality of measurements; and managing a plurality of measurement modes, the plurality of measurement modes including a mode for performing measurements according to the inspection schedule and a mode for re-measuring the object in response to a determination that the at least one of the plurality of measurements is not valid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A measurement system comprising:
a handheld measurement device configured to implement a measurement method, the method including; managing an inspection schedule for a plurality of related objects, wherein a user obtains a plurality of measurements for each of the plurality of related objects according to the inspection schedule; obtaining the plurality of measurements for an object in the plurality of related objects; and managing a plurality of measurement modes, the plurality of measurement modes including a mode for performing measurements according to the inspection schedule and a mode for re-measuring the object in response to a determination that at least one of the plurality of measurements for the object is not valid. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A measurement method comprising:
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managing an inspection schedule for a plurality of related objects on a handheld measurement device, wherein a user obtains a plurality of measurements for each of the plurality of related objects according to the inspection schedule using the handheld measurement device; obtaining the plurality of measurements for an object in the plurality of related objects using the handheld measurement device; and managing a plurality of measurement modes on the handheld measurement device, the plurality of measurement modes including a mode for performing measurements according to the inspection schedule and a mode for re-measuring the object in response to a determination that at least one of the plurality of measurements for the object is not valid. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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