Track link having a wear sensing device

摘要

A track link having a wear sensing device is disclosed. The track link may include a link body including a surface, a cavity, and at least one hole configured to receive a track pin. The track link may further include the wear sensing device positioned in the cavity. The wear sensing device may be configured to generate a signal indicative of a wear parameter of the surface. The track link may further include a containment mechanism configured to secure the wear sensing device in position inside the cavity.

主权项

1. A track link for a track assembly of a machine, comprising:
a link body including a wear surface, a cavity formed in the link body in proximity to the wear surface, a passage extending from the cavity to the wear surface, and at least one hole configured to receive a track pin; a sensing device positioned in the cavity and configured to generate a signal indicative of a wear parameter of the surface, the sensing device including a wear portion extending through the passage to the wear surface such that as the wear surface wears away, the wear portion also wears away, and the sensing device further including one or more controllers, a memory device, and a transceiver configured to generate the signal and wirelessly broadcast the signal to a communication device on the machine; and a containment mechanism configured to secure the sensing device in position inside the cavity.