William P. Tassic - Northville MI Mark A. Hockert - Bettendorf IA Robert L. Miller - Davenport IA Randall J. Peterson - Davenport IA
International Classification:
G01L 504
US Classification:
73862391
Abstract:
A system and method for monitoring the tension loading of a conveyor chain (12) utilizing a transducer (22) that is mounted on the chain to travel therewith and generate an electrical signal based on the tension of the chain (12) and a data logger (60) mounted on the chain for converting the electrical signal into tension data for storage in a memory (132) of the logger on the chain. The system also includes an infrared transmitter (146 ) for generating a position signal representing a predetermined position of the chain (12). The method utilizes the data logger (60) and involves mounting the logger on the chain and placing the chain under tension. The method further involves generating an electrical signal based on the tension of the chain, converting the electrical signal into tension data and storing the tension data in the memory on the chain.
Dr. Peterson graduated from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1981. He works in Hurricane, WV and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Charleston Area Medical Center Teays Valley Hospital and Herbert J Thomas Memorial Hospital.