LUBRICATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD OF USE

摘要

A system for measuring and optionally controlling the COF of moving surfaces. The system may include a component that rides on the moving surface and a controller that measures the drag force between the component and the moving surface. The system may include a linkage to hold the component so that it does not move with the moving surface and a load cell to measure the force between the component and the moving surface. The load cell may be oriented transversely to the drag force. The system may control a lubrication system based on the measurements. The system may include a component that is urged into the moving surface by a normal force, and may include one load cell to measure the tangential force and another to measure the normal force. A controller may compare the measured tangential and normal forces to obtain a representation of the COF.

主权项

1. A device for obtaining measurements representative of a coefficient of friction of a moving surface comprising:
an engagement object disposed in engagement with the moving surface; a linkage securing said object to prevent said object from moving with the moving surface, whereby the moving surface moves with respect to said engagement object creating a drag force representative of the coefficient of friction of the moving surface; and a force measuring component for obtaining a measurement representative of said drag force.