External Sensing Device for Machine Fluid Status and Machine Operation Status

摘要

A flexible array of sensor pairs are used to monitor lubricant condition in an oiler carrying lubricant. The array of sensor pairs are placed adjacent a reservoir and detect the fluid level in the reservoir. The sensor pairs are coupled a chassis and transmit data through communications components which transmit the data to an accessible site for aggregation, monitoring, and alarm features. A recharging system for providing power to the sensors by harvesting light, thermal, or kinetic energy produced by the oiler.

主权项

1. An automatic fluid monitoring system comprising:
a chassis; a sensor array including a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors are positioned adjacent to a reservoir and receive signals; a communication component operative to communicate signal data, generated based on the signals; a power source operatively providing electrical power to the plurality of sensors and the communication component; and a recharging system; wherein the recharging system is configured to provide power to the power source.