Method and apparatus for detecting and monitoring states

Abstract

The invention relates to a state-detecting and state-monitoring system (100) for the at least temporary, possibly periodic, preferably even permanent, value-, signal- or data-based acquisition and monitoring of state parameters of at least one assembly (K) or component, or even sub-elements of this assembly or component, in particular at least of a bearing or a rotary connection, for example in or on a wind turbine, and also relates to an associated method, characterized by: at least one, preferably more than two, contact sensor(s) (3) attached to or incorporated in the subassembly (K) or component, preferably which can be attached or incorporated directly or indirectly, can for example be attached or incorporated at an incorporating location (A), in particular at or on a planar or rounded surface (1) or contour of this assembly (K) by means of screwing / inserting / welding / brazing / adhesive bonding or clamping in the vicinity of a bearing ring in a wind turbine, preferably of a nose ring or support ring or retaining ring of a slewing bearing, alternatively which can be attached or can be incorporated directly at or on at least one inner or outer surface of a blade, main or tower bearing of a wind turbine.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a state recognition and state monitoring system for detecting and monitoring at least briefly, possibly periodically, preferably even permanently, value, signal or data-technical detection and monitoring of at least one structural component or part, or even the A state parameter of a subelement of a structural component or component, in particular, for example, at least one bearing or rotational connection in or on a wind turbine, and the invention also relates to an associated method. The invention is characterized by having at least one contact sensor mounted or mounted on a structural component or part, which preferably can be mounted or mounted directly or indirectly on a mounting location, in particular on a flat or inverted surface of the structural component. At or on round surfaces or contours, for example, can be attached / plugged / welded / soldered / glued or clamped or installed in the vicinity of bearing rings in wind turbi...

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Problems solved by technology

[0009] The difficulty that arises with this is that possible debris or fragments that arise as the bearings or rotating connections wear out over time can move "loosely" in the raceway system and thus disturb, contaminate or damage the raceway system. electronics in the system

Such interference or damage can cause damage to electronic or sensor components in the raceway system

[0010] In summary, it is currently difficult to provide an electronic monitoring unit inside the raceway system that can reliably monitor the state of lubrication and wear of the bearings and raceway system components, designed according to the service life of the bearing or the rotating connection

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