Device for monitoring the integrity and soundness of a mechanical structure, and method for operating such a device

摘要

The invention relates to a device for monitoring the integrity and soundness of a mechanical structure, such as an aircraft. The device comprises a control unit, a radio frequency transmission means, and an electric battery. The control unit recovers data from a set of digital and/or analog sensors. The radio frequency transmission means enables the control unit to transmit the data received from the sensors to a man/machine interface. The electric battery powers the device and is rechargeable. The device further comprises a module for recovering electromagnetic energy capable of converting the recovered electromagnetic energy into electric power so as to recharge the battery and/or directly power the device.

主权项

1. A device for monitoring integrity and soundness of a mechanical structure of an aircraft, comprising:
a control unit to collect data from a set of digital or analog sensors to monitor integrity and soundness of the mechanical structure of the aircraft, the sensors are active during a flight of the aircraft and on standby for the aircraft on the ground; a radio frequency transmitter for the control unit to transmit data received from the sensors to a human/machine interface; a rechargeable accumulator to supply electrical energy to the device; and an electromagnetic energy salvage unit to transform surrounding electromagnetic waves of the aircraft in flight into electrical energy to recharge the accumulator or directly supply the electrical energy to the device in response to a determination that the sensors are active, the electromagnetic energy salvage unit is on standby in response to a determination that the sensors are on standby.