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Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2018

Filed:

Oct. 28, 2016
Applicant:

Embraer S.a., São José dos Campos-SP, BR;

Inventors:

Paulo Anchieta Da Silva, São José dos Campos, BR;

Ricardo Pinheiro Rulli, São José dos Campos, BR;

Assignee:

Embraer S.A., São José dos Campos, BR;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 43/00 (2006.01); B65G 43/02 (2006.01); B65G 15/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G 43/02 (2013.01); B65G 15/36 (2013.01); B65G 2203/0275 (2013.01); B65G 2203/041 (2013.01);
Abstract

An online real-time method of measuring the thickness of a moving belt uses infrared thermography technology to continuously and noninvasively measure the thickness of rubber cover regions and detect damage. This technique solves technical problems and realizes potential gains such as increased efficiency in planning maintenance/replacements of conveyor belts; provides rationalizations and advanced planning for stocking spare conveyor belts; provides a lookahead of acute wear at points to avoid premature wear or belt loss; generates a history of generating wear after each belt replacement with life projections and early planning acquisitions and operational stoppages for exchange; and provides early warning system integration.


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