A brush assembly for use in a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine is disclosed. The brush assembly includes a carbon brush, an electrically conductive terminal and an electrically conductive lead assembly attached to both the carbon brush and the electrically conductive terminal. In some instances, the electrically conductive lead assembly includes a spliced union located between the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush and spaced away from both the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush. In some instances, the electrically conductive terminal includes an inner core layer positioned between a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer.
H01R 39/36 - Connexions de câble ou fil avec le balai
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
3.
System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
G01B 21/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des angles ou des conicitésDispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour tester l'alignement des axes
H01R 39/26 - Contacts massifs de glissement, p. ex. balai de charbon
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
4.
System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electrical brush holder systems, brush holder assemblies,
brush holders, grounding ropes, and brushes used in
industrial and commercial electric motors and generators. Monitoring devices for monitoring industrial hardware and
equipment; computer hardware and software systems for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment; software for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment. Maintenance services, namely, repair and replacement of
electrical device components; maintenance of industrial
hardware and equipment using remote monitoring hardware and
software; consulting services in the field of predictive
maintenance for industrial hardware and equipment. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Electrical brush holder systems, brush holder assemblies,
brush holders, grounding ropes, and brushes used in
industrial and commercial electric motors and generators. Monitoring devices for monitoring industrial hardware and
equipment; computer hardware and software systems for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment; software for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment. Maintenance services, namely, repair and replacement of
electrical device components; maintenance of industrial
hardware and equipment using remote monitoring hardware and
software; consulting services in the field of predictive
maintenance for industrial hardware and equipment. Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for
monitoring industrial hardware and equipment.
8.
System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
electrical brush holder assemblies, brush holder assemblies, brush holders, grounding ropes, and brushes being parts of industrial and commercial electric motors for machines and electric generators electronic monitoring devices for monitoring the performance of industrial machines; computer hardware and recorded software systems for monitoring the performance of industrial equipment; downloadable software for monitoring the performance of industrial equipment maintenance services, namely, repair and replacement of electrical device components; maintenance of industrial hardware and equipment using remote monitoring hardware and software; consulting services in the field of predictive maintenance for industrial hardware and equipment software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring the performance of industrial hardware and equipment
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
electrical brush holder assemblies, brush holder assemblies, brush holders, grounding ropes, and brushes being parts of industrial and commercial electric motors for machines and electric generators monitoring devices for monitoring the performance of industrial machines; computer hardware and recorded software systems for monitoring the performance of industrial equipment; downloadable software for monitoring the performance of industrial equipment maintenance services, namely, repair and replacement of electrical device components; maintenance of industrial hardware and equipment using remote monitoring hardware and software; consulting services in the field of predictive maintenance for industrial hardware and equipment software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for monitoring the performance of industrial hardware and equipment
11.
Brush holder assembly monitoring apparatus, assembly, system and method
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
H02K 5/14 - Moyens de support ou de protection des balais ou des porte-balais
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
H04L 43/04 - Traitement des données de surveillance capturées, p. ex. pour la génération de fichiers journaux
H04L 43/08 - Surveillance ou test en fonction de métriques spécifiques, p. ex. la qualité du service [QoS], la consommation d’énergie ou les paramètres environnementaux
A brush assembly for use in a brush holder assembly (12) of an electrical machine is disclosed. The brush assembly includes a carbon brush (114), an electrically conductive terminal (142), and an electrically conductive lead assembly (136) attached to both the carbon brush and the electrically conductive terminal. In some instances, the electrically conductive lead assembly includes a spliced union (150) located between the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush and spaced away from both the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush. In some instances, the electrically conductive terminal includes an inner core layer (66) positioned between a first conductive metal layer (68a) and a second conductive metal layer (68b).
A brush assembly for use in a brush holder assembly (12) of an electrical machine is disclosed. The brush assembly includes a carbon brush (114), an electrically conductive terminal (142), and an electrically conductive lead assembly (136) attached to both the carbon brush and the electrically conductive terminal. In some instances, the electrically conductive lead assembly includes a spliced union (150) located between the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush and spaced away from both the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush. In some instances, the electrically conductive terminal includes an inner core layer (66) positioned between a first conductive metal layer (68a) and a second conductive metal layer (68b).
A brush assembly for use in a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine is disclosed. The brush assembly includes a carbon brush, an electrically conductive terminal and an electrically conductive lead assembly attached to both the carbon brush and the electrically conductive terminal. In some instances, the electrically conductive lead assembly includes a spliced union located between the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush and spaced away from both the electrically conductive terminal and the carbon brush. In some instances, the electrically conductive terminal includes an inner core layer positioned between a first conductive metal layer and a second conductive metal layer.
H01R 39/36 - Connexions de câble ou fil avec le balai
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
An example brush holder assembly for positioning a conductive carbon brush in contact with a conductive surface of an electrical device is disclosed. In some aspects, the example brush holder assembly includes a brush holder including a backbone extending therefrom and a removable handle. Further, the removeable handle includes a frame releasably engaged with the backbone and a grip secured to the frame. In some aspects, the brush holder assembly includes a removable catch arm removably coupled to an upper beam and a lower beam of the brush holder assembly. Removal of the catch arm allows the upper beam to be disassembled from the lower beam.
An example brush holder assembly for positioning a conductive carbon brush in contact with a conductive surface of an electrical device is disclosed. In some aspects, the example brush holder assembly includes a brush holder including a backbone extending therefrom and a removable handle. Further, the removeable handle includes a frame releasably engaged with the backbone and a grip secured to the frame. In some aspects, the brush holder assembly includes a removable catch arm removably coupled to an upper beam and a lower beam of the brush holder assembly. Removal of the catch arm allows the upper beam to be disassembled from the lower beam.
An example brush holder assembly for positioning a conductive carbon brush in contact with a conductive surface of an electrical device is disclosed. In some aspects, the example brush holder assembly includes a brush holder including a backbone extending therefrom and a removable handle. Further, the removeable handle includes a frame releasably engaged with the backbone and a grip secured to the frame. In some aspects, the brush holder assembly includes a removable catch arm removably coupled to an upper beam and a lower beam of the brush holder assembly. Removal of the catch arm allows the upper beam to be disassembled from the lower beam.
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
G01B 21/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des angles ou des conicitésDispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour tester l'alignement des axes
H01R 39/26 - Contacts massifs de glissement, p. ex. balai de charbon
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
19.
System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
A monitoring apparatus configured for monitoring a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine. The monitoring apparatus may include a flexible sensor and a signal processing circuit for processing a signal received from the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor may have an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor, wherein the radius of curvature of the flexible sensor may be associated with a deflection of a spring providing a force to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The signal processing circuit may be coupled to the sensor and may be configured to determine a measure of a wear state of the carbon brush using information about the variable resistance of the flexible sensor.
G08B 21/00 - Alarmes réagissant à une seule condition particulière, indésirable ou anormale, et non prévues ailleurs
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H04L 12/26 - Dispositions de surveillance; Dispositions de test
H04L 43/08 - Surveillance ou test en fonction de métriques spécifiques, p. ex. la qualité du service [QoS], la consommation d’énergie ou les paramètres environnementaux
H04L 43/04 - Traitement des données de surveillance capturées, p. ex. pour la génération de fichiers journaux
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
24.
System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
G01B 21/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des angles ou des conicitésDispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour tester l'alignement des axes
H01R 39/26 - Contacts massifs de glissement, p. ex. balai de charbon
A system for monitoring the wear state of a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly in which the length of the carbon brush is diminished from an initial length as an end of the carbon brush wears away during use. The system includes a wear state monitor, including a sensor, coupled to the carbon brush. The wear state monitor is configured to rotate as the length of the carbon brush diminishes. The sensor is configured to measure an angular displacement of the wear state monitor as the wear state monitor rotates. The measured angular displacement of the wear state monitor correlates to an amount of diminution in the length of the carbon brush.
Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
A shaft grounding and monitoring system may include a grounding member slidingly engageable with a rotating shaft. An electrical sensor may be configured to be coupled with the grounding member in order to detect an electrical parameter that provides an indication of electricity flowing from the rotating shaft to ground through the grounding member. A processor may be operably coupled with the electrical sensor and may receive and analyze data from the electrical sensor. The processor may be configured to periodically analyze the data representing the electrical parameter from the electrical sensor at a sampling rate and for a sampling period that is related to a rotation speed of the rotating shaft. A memory may be operably coupled with the processor and may be configured to store data processed by the processor that is representative of the data provided by the electrical sensor.
G01R 19/25 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe utilisant une méthode de mesure numérique
H02K 11/40 - Association structurelle à des dispositifs de mise à la terre
G01R 31/50 - Test d’appareils, de lignes, de câbles ou de composants électriques pour y déceler la présence de courts-circuits, de continuité, de fuites de courant ou de connexions incorrectes de lignes
29.
Brush holder assembly with quick disconnect terminal
A brush holder assembly including a quick disconnect assembly for quickly disconnecting a brush and electrical leads from a remaining component of the brush holder assembly to facilitate brush removal and replacement. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receptacle having a cavity for removably receiving and an end of the electrical lead, such as the nugget, and a resilient clip. When positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, the resilient clip urges a surface of the nugget into direct contact with a surface of the receptacle partially defining the cavity, completing an electrical current pathway from the brush through the electrical lead to the nugget, and from the surface of the nugget to the surface of the receptacle.
H01R 39/36 - Connexions de câble ou fil avec le balai
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
A brush holder assembly for use in an electrical generator having a moving conductive surface may include a brush holder, such as a brush box, that is configured to be removably mounted to a mounting element on the electrical generator. A carbon brush may be slidingly disposed with the brush holder and may be biased into sliding contact with the moving conductive surface. The brush holder assembly includes a handle that is moveable between an unlocked position in which the brush holder is removable from the mounting element and a locked position in which the brush holder is secured relative to the mounting element. A circuit board is disposed within the handle and includes a sensor that provides an indication of an occurrence of an anomalous and/or threshold condition of the carbon brush.
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H04L 12/26 - Dispositions de surveillance; Dispositions de test
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
A shaft grounding and monitoring system may include a grounding member slidingly engageable with a rotating shaft. An electrical sensor may be configured to be coupled with the grounding member in order to detect an electrical parameter that provides an indication of electricity flowing from the rotating shaft to ground through the grounding member. A processor may be operably coupled with the electrical sensor and may receive and analyze data from the electrical sensor at multiple sampling points taken at different rotational positions of the rotating shaft during multiple revolutions of the rotating shaft. The processor may be configured to develop, over time, a reconstructed waveform representing a compilation of the periodically sampled values of the data from the electrical sensor through one revolution of the rotating shaft.
A shaft grounding and monitoring system may include a grounding member slidingly engageable with a rotating shaft. An electrical sensor may be configured to be coupled with the grounding member in order to detect an electrical parameter that provides an indication of electricity flowing from the rotating shaft to ground through the grounding member. A processor may be operably coupled with the electrical sensor and may receive and analyze data from the electrical sensor at multiple sampling points taken at different rotational positions of the rotating shaft during multiple revolutions of the rotating shaft. The processor may be configured to develop, over time, a reconstructed waveform representing a compilation of the periodically sampled values of the data from the electrical sensor through one revolution of the rotating shaft.
G01R 19/25 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe utilisant une méthode de mesure numérique
H02K 11/26 - Dispositifs de détection de la tension ou actionnés par des valeurs de cette variable, p. ex. dispositifs de protection contre les excès de tension
H02K 5/173 - Moyens de support des paliers, p. ex. supports isolants ou moyens pour ajuster les paliers dans leurs flasques utilisant des roulements à rouleaux, p. ex. des roulements à billes
34.
Brush holder marking system and associated maintenance
A marking system for knowing precisely at which location on an electrical device a used brush and associated brush holder assembly were positioned to evaluate whether abnormal brush wear, abnormal operation or other anomaly is occurring and performing maintenance and/or replacement of components as needed.
B41G 7/00 - Appareils auxiliaires de perforation associés à des dispositifs d'impression
G01B 11/00 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques
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A shaft grounding and monitoring system may include a grounding member slidingly engageable with a rotating shaft. An electrical sensor may be configured to be coupled with the grounding member in order to detect an electrical parameter that provides an indication of electricity flowing from the rotating shaft to ground through the grounding member. A processor may be operably coupled with the electrical sensor and may receive and analyze data from the electrical sensor. The processor may be configured to periodically analyze the data representing the electrical parameter from the electrical sensor at a sampling rate and for a sampling period that is related to a rotation speed of the rotating shaft. A memory may be operably coupled with the processor and may be configured to store data processed by the processor that is representative of the data provided by the electrical sensor.
A shaft grounding and monitoring system may include a grounding member slidingly engageable with a rotating shaft. An electrical sensor may be configured to be coupled with the grounding member in order to detect an electrical parameter that provides an indication of electricity flowing from the rotating shaft to ground through the grounding member. A processor may be operably coupled with the electrical sensor and may receive and analyze data from the electrical sensor. The processor may be configured to periodically analyze the data representing the electrical parameter from the electrical sensor at a sampling rate and for a sampling period that is related to a rotation speed of the rotating shaft. A memory may be operably coupled with the processor and may be configured to store data processed by the processor that is representative of the data provided by the electrical sensor.
G01R 19/25 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe utilisant une méthode de mesure numérique
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H04L 12/26 - Dispositions de surveillance; Dispositions de test
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
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G05B 19/4065 - Contrôle du bris, de la vie ou de l'état d'un outil
A grounding rope assembly for electrically grounding a rotatable conductive shaft of a dynamo-electric machine. The assembly includes a grounding rope member including a plurality of conductive wires extending along the length of the grounding rope member and one or more discrete fixation points intermediate the first and second ends of the grounding rope member. Two or more of the plurality of conductive wires are affixed together at each of the discrete fixation points.
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H05F 3/00 - Enlèvement des charges électrostatiques
H05F 3/02 - Enlèvement des charges électrostatiques au moyen de connexions à la terre
H02K 11/40 - Association structurelle à des dispositifs de mise à la terre
H01R 39/12 - Bagues collectrices utilisant un palier ou un arbre comme surface de contact
H01R 39/24 - Contacts feuilletésContacts à fils, p. ex. balais métalliques, fibres de carbone
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
ABSTRACT A brush holder assembly for use in an electrical generator having a moving conductive surface may include a brush holder, such as a brush box, that is configured to be removably mounted to a mounting element on the electrical generator. A carbon brush may be slidingly disposed with the brush holder and may be biased into sliding contact with the moving conductive surface. The brush holder assembly includes a handle that is moveable between an unlocked position in which the brush holder is removable from the mounting element and a locked position in which the brush holder is secured relative to the mounting element. A circuit board is disposed within the handle and includes a sensor that provides an indication of an occurrence of an anomalous and/or threshold condition of the carbon brush. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-12-15
A brush holder assembly for use in an electrical generator having a moving conductive surface may include a brush holder, such as a brush box, that is configured to be removably mounted to a mounting element on the electrical generator. A carbon brush may be slidingly disposed with the brush holder and may be biased into sliding contact with the moving conductive surface. The brush holder assembly includes a handle that is moveable between an unlocked position in which the brush holder is removable from the mounting element and a locked position in which the brush holder is secured relative to the mounting element. A circuit board is disposed within the handle and includes a sensor that provides an indication of an occurrence of an anomalous and/or threshold condition of the carbon brush.
A brush holder assembly for use in an electrical generator having a moving conductive surface may include a brush holder, such as a brush box, that is configured to be removably mounted to a mounting element on the electrical generator. A carbon brush may be slidingly disposed with the brush holder and may be biased into sliding contact with the moving conductive surface. The brush holder assembly includes a handle that is moveable between an unlocked position in which the brush holder is removable from the mounting element and a locked position in which the brush holder is secured relative to the mounting element. A circuit board is disposed within the handle and includes a sensor that provides an indication of an occurrence of an anomalous and/or threshold condition of the carbon brush.
A brush holder assembly for use in an electrical generator having a moving conductive surface may include a brush holder, such as a brush box, that is configured to be removably mounted to a mounting element on the electrical generator. A carbon brush may be slidingly disposed with the brush holder and may be biased into sliding contact with the moving conductive surface. The brush holder assembly includes a handle that is moveable between an unlocked position in which the brush holder is removable from the mounting element and a locked position in which the brush holder is secured relative to the mounting element. A circuit board is disposed within the handle and includes a sensor that provides an indication of an occurrence of an anomalous and/or threshold condition of the carbon brush.
A monitoring apparatus configured for monitoring a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine. The monitoring apparatus may include a flexible sensor and a signal processing circuit for processing a signal received from the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor may have an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor, wherein the radius of curvature of the flexible sensor may be associated with a deflection of a spring providing a force to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The signal processing circuit may be coupled to the sensor and may be configured to determine a measure of a wear state of the carbon brush using information about the variable resistance of the flexible sensor.
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H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
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H02K 11/40 - Association structurelle à des dispositifs de mise à la terre
H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
A brush lead guide for a brush holder assembly configured to retain the leads extending from a brush in a desired position/orientation to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder. In some instances, the lead guide includes a first guide rail including a channel for receiving a first lead of the brush and a second guide rail including a channel for receiving a second lead from the brush. The lead guide maintains the leads in a position such that the leads are held within the width of the opening of the brush holder to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder during use of the brush holder assembly.
A grounding rope assembly for electrically grounding a rotatable conductive shaft of a dynamo-electric machine. The assembly includes a grounding rope member including a plurality of conductive wires extending along the length of the grounding rope member and one or more discrete fixation points intermediate the first and second ends of the grounding rope member. Two or more of the plurality of conductive wires are affixed together at each of the discrete fixation points.
A grounding rope assembly 20 for electrically grounding a rotatable conductive shaft 4 of a dynamo-electric machine. The assembly 20 includes a grounding rope member 40 including a plurality of conductive wires 41 extending along the length of the grounding rope member 40 and one or more discrete fixation points 43 intermediate the first and second ends 42, 44 of the grounding rope member 40. The assembly 20 further includes a rope guide 50 configured to guide the rope member 40 on an electrically conductive surface 6 of the rotatable shaft 4. Two or more of the plurality of conductive wires 41 are affixed together at each of the discrete fixation points 43.
A grounding rope assembly for electrically grounding a rotatable conductive shaft of a dynamo-electric machine. The assembly includes a grounding rope member including a plurality of conductive wires extending along the length of the grounding rope member and one or more discrete fixation points intermediate the first and second ends of the grounding rope member. Two or more of the plurality of conductive wires are affixed together at each of the discrete fixation points.
A grounding rope assembly for electrically grounding a rotatable conductive shaft of a dynamo-electric machine. The assembly includes a grounding rope member including a plurality of conductive wires extending along the length of the grounding rope member and one or more discrete fixation points intermediate the first and second ends of the grounding rope member. Two or more of the plurality of conductive wires are affixed together at each of the discrete fixation points.
H01H 47/00 - Circuits autres que ceux appropriés à une application particulière du relais et prévue pour obtenir une caractéristique de fonctionnement donnée ou pour assurer un courant d'excitation donné
H05F 3/00 - Enlèvement des charges électrostatiques
H05F 3/02 - Enlèvement des charges électrostatiques au moyen de connexions à la terre
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage
H01R 4/24 - Connexions utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans, ou transperçant, l'isolation ou les brins du câble
H01R 39/12 - Bagues collectrices utilisant un palier ou un arbre comme surface de contact
H01R 39/24 - Contacts feuilletésContacts à fils, p. ex. balais métalliques, fibres de carbone
50.
Brush holder assembly monitoring apparatus, assembly, system and method
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
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H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
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H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF ONE OR MORE COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE
A monitoring apparatus configured for monitoring a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine. The monitoring apparatus may include a flexible sensor and a signal processing circuit for processing a signal received from the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor may have an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor, wherein the radius of curvature of the flexible sensor may be associated with a deflection of a spring providing a force to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The signal processing circuit may be coupled to the sensor and may be configured to determine a measure of a wear state of the carbon brush using information about the variable resistance of the flexible sensor.
A monitoring apparatus configured for monitoring a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine. The monitoring apparatus may include a flexible sensor and a signal processing circuit for processing a signal received from the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor may have an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor, wherein the radius of curvature of the flexible sensor may be associated with a deflection of a spring providing a force to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The signal processing circuit may be coupled to the sensor and may be configured to determine a measure of a wear state of the carbon brush using information about the variable resistance of the flexible sensor.
A brush holder assembly configured for monitoring a wear state of a carbon brush of an electrical machine. The brush holder assembly may include a carbon brush, a spring and a wear state monitor. The spring may be associated with the carbon brush, and may apply a force to a top surface of the carbon brush to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The wear state monitor may be positioned within a coiled portion of the spring.
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
H02K 11/20 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection pour la mesure, la surveillance, les tests, la protection ou la coupure
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System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
A monitoring apparatus configured for monitoring a carbon brush of a brush holder assembly of an electrical machine. The monitoring apparatus may include a flexible sensor and a signal processing circuit for processing a signal received from the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor may have an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor, wherein the radius of curvature of the flexible sensor may be associated with a deflection of a spring providing a force to engage the carbon brush with a rotating component of the electrical machine. The signal processing circuit may be coupled to the sensor and may be configured to determine a measure of a wear state of the carbon brush using information about the variable resistance of the flexible sensor.
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H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
H01R 39/58 - Moyens constructifs associés au collecteur de courant pour indiquer l'état de celui-ci, p. ex. pour indiquer l'usure du balai
A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.
F16M 11/10 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation autour d'un axe horizontal
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
A method of performing maintenance of components of an electrical device including receiving a container of used brush holder assemblies at a remote location geographically removed from an electrical device facility and sending a container of unused brush holder assemblies to the electrical device facility for installation on an electrical device at the electrical device facility. The container includes a plurality of brush holder assemblies including brush holders and brushes pre-loaded in the brush holders prior to shipping the brush holder assemblies in the container. The container includes a plurality of carriers for interfacing with the brush holder assemblies. Each carrier is configured to restrict movement of the associated brush holder assembly within the container.
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Grounding rope guide for a dynamo-electric machine
A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
A brush lead guide for a brush holder assembly configured to retain the leads extending from a brush in a desired position/orientation to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder. In some instances, the lead guide includes a first guide rail including a channel for receiving a first lead of the brush and a second guide rail including a channel for receiving a second lead from the brush. The lead guide maintains the leads in a position such that the leads are held within the width of the opening of the brush holder to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder during use of the brush holder assembly.
A brush lead guide (40) for a brush holder assembly (10) configured to retain the leads (26a, 26b) extending from a brush (20) in a desired position/orientation to ensure the leads (26a, 26b) do not interfere with movement of the brush (20) within the brush holder (12). In some instances, the lead guide (40) includes a first guide rail (42a) including a channel (46) for receiving a first lead (26a) of the brush (20) and a second guide rail (42b) including a channel (46) for receiving a second lead (26b) from the brush (20). The lead guide (40) maintains the leads (26a, 26b) in a position such that the leads (26a, 26b) are held within the width of the opening of the brush holder (12) to ensure the leads (26a, 26b) do not interfere with movement of the brush (20) within the brush holder (12) during use of the brush holder assembly (10).
A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.
H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
H01R 39/64 - Dispositifs pour le captage ininterrompu du courant
H02G 11/00 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes électriques entre deux pièces en mouvement relatif
A mounting fixture (10) for positioning a workpiece (4) in a desired re¬ relationship with an apparatus (6) including an articulation joint (20) for coupling first (12) and second (14) tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members (40a, 40b) of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member (22a) and a second articulation member (22b) of the articulation joint.
B23Q 1/50 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces utilisant des mécanismes particuliers avec des guidages en rotation uniquement
F16M 11/12 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareilsMoyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation dans plus d'une direction
A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.
A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.
A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.
A brush holder assembly including a quick disconnect assembly for quickly disconnecting a brush and electrical leads from a remaining component of the brush holder assembly to facilitate brush removal and replacement. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receptacle having a cavity for removably receiving and an end of the electrical lead, such as the nugget, and a resilient clip. When positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, the resilient clip urges a surface of the nugget into direct contact with a surface of the receptacle partially defining the cavity, completing an electrical current pathway from the brush through the electrical lead to the nugget, and from the surface of the nugget to the surface of the receptacle.
H01R 39/36 - Connexions de câble ou fil avec le balai
H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
A brush holder assembly of an electrical device is disclosed. The brush holder assembly includes a brush holder, a spring clip removable from the brush holder, a spring detachably coupled to the spring clip, and a spring retainer for retaining the spring on the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably disposed in channels of the brush holder. The detachable spring includes an end region extending around the end of the spring clip such that a first portion of the spring is facing a first side of the spring clip and a second portion of the spring is facing a second side of the spring clip. The spring retainer extends around the end of the spring clip over the end region of the spring.
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
68.
Monitoring systems and methods for monitoring the condition of one or more components of an electrical device
Methods and systems for monitoring a component of an electrical device and/or a brush of a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes receiving data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations at a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes or other components of an electrical device at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a component of an electrical device may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison or visual observation, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush or other component, such as a threshold and/or anomalous condition of the brush or other component.
A brush holder assembly of an electrical device is disclosed. The brush holder assembly includes a brush holder, a spring clip removable from the brush holder, a spring detachably coupled to the spring clip, and a spring retainer for retaining the spring on the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably disposed in channels of the brush holder. The detachable spring includes an end region extending around the end of the spring clip such that a first portion of the spring is facing a first side of the spring clip and a second portion of the spring is facing a second side of the spring clip. The spring retainer extends around the end of the spring clip over the end region of the spring.
H02K 13/00 - Association structurelle de collecteurs de courant et de moteurs ou de génératrices, p. ex. plaques de montage des balais ou connexions avec les enroulementsAgencement des collecteurs de courant dans les moteurs ou les génératricesDispositions pour améliorer la commutation
70.
Monitoring systems and methods for monitoring the condition of one or more components of an electrical device
Methods and systems for monitoring a component of an electrical device and/or a brush of a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes receiving data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations at a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes or other components of an electrical device at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a component of an electrical device may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison or visual observation, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush or other component, such as a threshold and/or anomalous condition of the brush or other component.
Methods and systems for monitoring a brush holder assembly and/or detecting wear of a brush in a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes sending data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations to a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a marker tracking longitudinal movement of the brush may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush, such as the wear rate, wear state, or life expectancy of the brush.
G08B 21/00 - Alarmes réagissant à une seule condition particulière, indésirable ou anormale, et non prévues ailleurs
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G06F 15/173 - Communication entre processeurs utilisant un réseau d'interconnexion, p. ex. matriciel, de réarrangement, pyramidal, en étoile ou ramifié
