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Method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element and an apparatus for monitoring the operation of such an element
Assignee: DME-DANISH MICRO ENGINEERING AS
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Filing: 1985-07-05
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Granted: 1988-11-15
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Expires: 2005-07-05
Abstract
Abstract The operation of a cyclically moving, e.g. rotating, power generating and power transmitting element (10, 12) is monitored by monitoring the motion of the element at two points (14, 16) thereof. A measuring signal representing the actual differential motion of the element is provided in a differential circuit (26) and, through appropriate signal processing circuits (28, 30), input to a comparator (36), which further receives a reference signal representing a reference differential motion of the element from a reference store (34). In case the comparison of the reference signal and the measuring signal within the comparator (36) results in a divergence exceeding a predetermined limit, an anomalous signal representing an anomalous operation of the element is generated in a generator (38) which supplies an anomalous signal to an indicator block (40). The reference signal may be provided on the basis of a model representing the operational mode of the element or, alternatively, be provided as a measuring signal supplied from the differential circuit. (FIG. 1).
Inventors
- 👤 Curt A. R. Sander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:08
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P3/00; G01P3/42; G01P3/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 67
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a selected operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a selected operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said selected operational mode of step (c) is a normal operational mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said selected operational mode of step (c) is an abnormal operational mode.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 4, said first and second points being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method according to claim 5, said first and second time varying measuring signals being generated by means of rotational motion detecting means arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 6, said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 7, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 7, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method according to claim 4, said first and second time varying measuring signals being provided by means of rotational motion detecting assemblies comprising at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode by combining a transfer function of said element and one of a torque generated by said element and a torque applied to said element; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
163 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode by combining a transfer function of said element and one of a torque generated by said element and a torque applied to said element; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 11, the steps (a), (b), (c) and (d) being repeated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 11, further comprising the steps of: (e) storing said time varying difference signal generated in step (b) in a memory means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 11, said first and second points being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method according to claim 14, said first and second time varying measuring signals being generated by means of rotational motion detecting means arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 15, said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 16, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 16, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 11, said first and second time varying measuring signals being provided by means of rotational motion detecting assemblies comprising at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated in step (b) and representing a reference operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
149 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated in step (b) and representing a reference operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 20, the steps (a), (b), (c) and (d) being repeated.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying torsional signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated in step (b) and representing one of a normal and an abnormal operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, comprising the steps of: (a) monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element by generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) generating from said first and second time varying torsional signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) providing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated in step (b) and representing one of a normal and an abnormal operational mode; and (d) comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 22, said first and second points being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 23, said first and second time varying measuring signals being generated by means of rotational motion detecting means arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 24, said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 25, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 25, said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method according to claim 22, said first and second time varying measuring signals being provided by means of rotational motion detecting assemblies comprising at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element; comprising: (a) a first and a second motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point, respectively; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element; comprising: (a) a first and a second motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point, respectively; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing a reference operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said first and second motion detecting means, said difference means and said comparator means being adapted to operate continuously.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing one of a normal and an abnormal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing one of a normal and an abnormal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 31, wherein said first and second point being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 32, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means being arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 33, wherein said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 34, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 34, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
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An apparatus according to clam 31, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means comprise at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
36 words
An apparatus according to clam 31, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means comprise at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
183 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing a normal or an abnormal operational mode by combining a transfer function of said element and a torque generated by said element or a torque applied to said element; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
183 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal representing a normal or an abnormal operational mode by combining a transfer function of said element and a torque generated by said element or a torque applied to said element; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal or an abnormal operation.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said first and second motion detecting means, said difference means and said comparator means being adapted to operate continuously.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 39, wherein said first and second points being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 40, wherein said first and second time rotational motion detecting means being arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 41, wherein said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 42, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 42, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 38, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means comprising at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element by monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point, respectively; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal by storing a single time varying measuring signal generated by said difference means and representing a normal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal on a continuous basis so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal operation.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically moving, power generating or power transmitting element by monitoring the cyclical motions of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle motion of said second point, respectively; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying measuring signals a time varying difference signal representing a differential motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal by storing a single time varying measuring signal generated by said difference means and representing a normal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal on a continuous basis so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal operation.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 46, wherein said first and second motion detecting means, said difference means and said comparator means being adapted to operate continuously.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying torsional signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated by said difference means and representing a normal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal operation.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for monitoring the operation of a cyclically rotating, power generating or power transmitting element, by monitoring the rotations of a first and a second point of said element, comprising: (a) a first and a second rotational motion detecting means for generating a first time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said first point and a second time varying measuring signal representing at least a full cycle rotation of said second point; (b) a difference means for generating from said first and second time varying torsional signals a time varying difference signal representing a torsional motion of said first and said second points; (c) a memory means for storing a time varying reference signal by storing a signal generated by said difference means and representing a normal operational mode; and (d) a comparator means for comparing said time varying difference signal and said time varying reference signal so as to determine whether said element is performing a normal operation.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said first and second points being axially spaced apart along said rotating member.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 49, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means being arranged radially offset in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 50, wherein said rotational motion detecting means generating signals representing angular, incremental motions of said points as functions of time increments.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 51, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions into representations of constant angular increments and varying time increments.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 51, further comprising a sampling means for sampling said angular, incremental motions being functions of time increments being sampled into representations of varying angular increments of constant time increments.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus according to claim 48, wherein said first and second rotational motion detecting means comprise at least two individual detector devices arranged angularly spaced apart in relation to the rotational axis of said rotating member.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
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A method of providing a model representing a torsional motion of a cyclically rotating power transmitting or power generating element, comprising: (a) providing a transfer function representative of said element; (b) providing a signal representing a torque applied to or generated by said element, respectively, and; (c) multiplying said transfer function and said signal so as to generate a signal including information regarding the transmission of said torque by said element.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
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A method of providing a model representing a torsional motion of a cyclically rotating power transmitting or power generating element, comprising: (a) providing a transfer function representative of said element; (b) providing a signal representing a torque applied to or generated by said element, respectively, and; (c) multiplying said transfer function and said signal so as to generate a signal including information regarding the transmission of said torque by said element.
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