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Elastomer degradation indicator devices, systems and methods

A technology of deterioration indicators and elastic bodies, applied in the design features of spring/shock absorber, mechanical equipment, spring/shock absorber, etc., can solve problems such as difficult to inspect parts, difficult to know components, difficult to inspect, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2020-04-07
LORD CORP
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[0004] In many components that include elastomeric elements, inspection of components can be difficult due to their mounting location and / or assembly layout of the components
In particular, in constructions where layers of elastomeric material are disposed between spacers or dividers and / or in small areas of the member, there are often more practical difficulties in inspecting such layers
Furthermore, even if it is possible to inspect a portion(s) of an elastomeric element, it may in some cases be difficult to know whether the condition of the inspected portion is representative of the condition of the entire component due to the prediction of where the damage to the elastomer will first come from. Initially depends on the operating condition of the part and the distribution of strain and stress levels

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[0013] The present subject matter provides devices, systems, and methods for indicating degradation in a component having one or more elastomeric elements. Specifically, the present subject matter provides devices, systems and methods in which an indicator element is purposely designed to display a deterioration and damage. In this regard, the operation of the indicator element disclosed herein can be likened to the principle of an electrical fuse. Those skilled in the art will understand that a fuse is a device used as a sacrificial member to protect the main system from an overcurrent condition. By analogy, indicator elements are designed to "break" when certain conditions are met, in order to protect the integrity of the rest of the system and alert the operator that damage has begun.

[0014] exist figure 1 and figure 2 In the particular example shown, for example, an elastomeric-comprising component (generally indicated at 100 ) includes one or more elements of elast...

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The present subject matter relates to devices, systems and methods for indicating degradation in components having one or more elastomeric elements. For example, a deterioration indicator may include an indicator element associated with at least a portion of one or more elastomeric elements, wherein the indicator element is configured to respond to specific and predetermined conditions of the one or more elastomeric elements Shows visible deterioration or damage.

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[0001] priority statement [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 056,892, filed September 29, 2014, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to components having elastomeric elements. More specifically, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to degradation indicators for elastomeric elements. Background technique [0004] In many components that include elastomeric elements, it can be difficult to inspect a component due to its mounting location and / or assembly layout of the component. In particular, in constructions where layers of elastomeric material are arranged between spacers or spacers and / or in small areas of components, there are often more practical difficulties in inspecting such layers. Furthermore, even if it is possible to inspect a portion(s) of an elastomeric element, it may in some cases be dif...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01M13/00
CPCG01M13/00F16F1/406F16F2230/0047G01N21/8803
Inventor 大卫·M·卡坦扎里特
Owner LORD CORP