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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2018
Applicants:
Austin Robert Johnson Downey, Ames, IA (US);
Simon Laflamme, Ankeny, IA (US);
Randall Lee Geiger, Ames, IA (US);
Inventors:
Austin Robert Johnson Downey, Ames, IA (US);
Simon Laflamme, Ankeny, IA (US);
Randall Lee Geiger, Ames, IA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F03D 17/00 (2016.01); H01C 7/00 (2006.01); G01N 27/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F03D 17/00 (2016.05); F05B 2270/80 (2013.01); G01N 27/041 (2013.01); H01C 7/003 (2013.01);
Abstract
A leading edge sensor is disclosed. The leading edge sensor may include a tape section and a sensor configured to be disposed on the tape section. The leading edge sensor also includes a first electrode connected to a first end of the sensor and a second electrode connected to a second end of the sensor. The tape section is configured to be attached to a leading edge of at least one blade of a wind turbine, and the sensor configured to detect wear associated with the leading edge.