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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2003
James C. Robinson, Knoxville, TN (US);
Kenneth R. Piety, Knoxville, TN (US);
Bradley D. Pardue, Blaine, TN (US);
James C. Robinson, Knoxville, TN (US);
Kenneth R. Piety, Knoxville, TN (US);
Bradley D. Pardue, Blaine, TN (US);
CSI Technology, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
A multi-axis vibration sensor with integral magnet optimizes sensor response in a non-permanently attachable package. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the apparatus includes a housing having a magnet, a multi-axis vibration sensor for sensing vibration along multiple machine axes, and conditioning circuitry disposed within the housing. The magnet enables the apparatus to be placed in sensory contact with the machine. The vibration sensor senses machine vibration along multiple machine axes when the apparatus is in sensory contact with the machine, and the conditioning circuitry optimizes the frequency response of the vibration sensor by reducing the gain of the sensor output at resonance. The vibration sensor may be mounted directly to existing machine structure, such as the machine's outer casing. Two parallel feet facilitate stable mounting of the sensor curved surface. A keyed mounting pad may be employed to facilitate proper orientation of the sensor.