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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2021
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2017
Rexnord Industries, Llc, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Andrea Andreoli, Modena, IT;
Cornelis Hendrik Mijndert Menke, S-Gravenzande, NL;
Justin Michael Stefanko, Waukesha, WI (US);
Philip Michael Gabor, Mequon, WI (US);
REXNORD INDUSTRIES, LLC, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for monitoring and removing contaminants from a conveyor surface based upon predicted frictional engagement qualities detected on a conveyor surface. In some examples, the methods may include monitoring the conveyor surface with at least one sensor configured to sense a condition on the conveyor surface. The sensor may detect the presence of a contaminant, and communicate the location of the detected contaminant to a processor. A treatment cycle may then be initiated to remove or displace the contaminant from the conveyor surface after the presence of a contaminant has been detected.