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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2012
Bruno Foucher, Chatillon sous Bagneux, FR;
Vincent Rouet, Orgeval, FR;
Remy Reynet, Simiane Collongue, FR;
Bruno Foucher, Chatillon sous Bagneux, FR;
Vincent Rouet, Orgeval, FR;
Remy Reynet, Simiane Collongue, FR;
AIRBUS GROUP SAS, Blagnac, FR;
EUROCOPTER, Marignane, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for monitoring the integrity and soundness of a mechanical structure, such as an aircraft. The device comprises a control unit, a radio frequency transmission means, and an electric battery. The control unit recovers data from a set of digital and/or analog sensors. The radio frequency transmission means enables the control unit to transmit the data received from the sensors to a man/machine interface. The electric battery powers the device and is rechargeable. The device further comprises a module for recovering electromagnetic energy capable of converting the recovered electromagnetic energy into electric power so as to recharge the battery and/or directly power the device.