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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2015
Otis Elevator Company, Farmington, CT (US);
Soumitra Borthakur, Rocky Hill, CT (US);
Randall Keith Roberts, Hebron, CT (US);
OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, Farmington, CT (US);
Abstract
A structural health monitoring system is provided. The system includes a drive system having a first drive member a second drive memberoperationally connected to the first drive member, and a tension memberoperationally connecting the first drive member to the second drive member. At least one sensoris configured to monitor a characteristic of at least one of the first drive member and the second drive member. A processor, in communication with the at least one sensor, is configured to determine if the structural health of the tension member is compromised based on the monitored characteristic. The processor is further configured to perform a safety response action when the structural health of the tension member is determined to be compromised.