The Timken Company

Kevin Rehfus

Mark A Joki

Douglas H Smith

Wayne V Denny

David Beechy

Kenneth W Lindsay

Richard Smith

Raymond A Severyn

A speed sensor (B, C) produces a signal that reflects the angular velocity of a shaft () which rotates in a case () having a mounting surface (), beyond which the shaft projects to provide a target (), and threaded holes () which open out of the mounting surface. The speed sensor includes a housing () and a sensing element () which is embedded in the housing. The housing, which is formed from a deformable material, has slots () which align with the threaded holes in the case, and receive screws () which thread into the holes to secure the speed sensor to the case. The speed sensor is positioned such that the proper air gap exists between its sensing element and the target. The screws, which extend through the slots, produce indentations () in the deformable material of the housing, and these indentations receive the screws, so that the position of the sensor is fixed. Thus, the sensor, if removed, may be reinstalled in the same location.

Speed sensor and method of attaching the same

A monitoring and controlling system for monitoring and controlling various operating characteristics of machine components. The monitoring and controlling system includes a primary transceiver, with sensors and control devices, mounted integrally with the monitored component. The primary transceiver communicates with a secondary transceiver and receives its electrical power from the secondary transceiver without use of interconnecting communication or power cables. The integrated mounting of the primary transceiver and sensors within the monitored component without the use of interconnecting cables allows for replacement of the monitored component in harsh operating environments without the risk of damage to interconnecting electrical connectors and cables. The operating data detected by the sensor for the monitored component is communicated by the primary transceiver and the secondary transceiver to a monitoring network which analyzes the data to determine the need for maintenance of the monitored component.

Monitoring and controlling system with connectorless quick-change components

A product with an automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) device associated with a physical measurement, authentication code or operating condition of the product is disclosed. A bearing with an embedded transponder is illustratively described. The transponder contains data specific to the manufactured bearing, such as physical measurements or identification numbers.

Bearing with data storage device

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North Canton, OH, United States of America

Kevin Rehfus