INTEGRITY TEST FOR ACOUSTIC BEARING DEFECT DETECTOR

    公开(公告)号:AU6825290A

    公开(公告)日:1991-08-01

    申请号:AU6825290

    申请日:1990-12-19

    Inventor: BAMBARA JOSEPH E

    Abstract: This invention relates to the testing of apparatus used for on-line acoustic detection of bearing defects, particularly in railroad applications. A loudspeaker on each side of the section of track, in response to a microprocessor, generates simulated acoustic signatures characteristics of various bearing defects. The microprocessor additionally sends corresponding simulated train speed signals to the apparatus. The invention monitors the apparatus for the appropriate alarm signal.

    ACOUSTIC DETECTION OF BEARING DEFECTS

    公开(公告)号:GB2209397A

    公开(公告)日:1989-05-10

    申请号:GB8815142

    申请日:1988-06-24

    Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for the detection of accustic impact frequencies, characteristic of bearing assembly failure during operation, which modulate an acoustic carrier frequency band. This apparatus allows for on-site or field application with high-level of ambient noise such as are present in railroad yards. This apparatus allows for early detection of such failures, so that a repair may be made before damaging heat build-up or catastrophic bearing failure occurs. Additionally, with sufficient early warning in railroad applications, a train may continue running to a railyard for convenient shop repair rather than expensive field repair.

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