US4927299A
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Integral acoustic emission sensor for manufacturing processes and mechanical components
Assignee: University of Minnesota System
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Filing: 1989-04-24
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Granted: 1990-05-22
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Expires: 2009-04-24
Abstract
Abstract An acoustic emission sensor comprising a piezoelectric material that is integral with a tooling or machine element in which acoustic emissions are to be sensed.
Inventors
- 👤 Subbiah Ramalingam
- 👤 Darrell A. Frohrib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:36
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01H; G01H11/00; G01H11/06; G01H11/08; B; B23; B23B; B23B27/00; B23B27/14; B23B27/16; B23B27/1625; B23B27/164; B23Q; B23Q17/00; B23Q17/09; B23Q17/0904; B23Q17/0919; B23Q17/0928; B23Q17/0952; B23Q17/0957; B23Q17/098; B21; B21B; B21B38/00; B21B38/008; B23B2260/00; B23B2260/128; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S74/00; Y10S74/07; Y10T; Y10T407/00; Y10T407/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An acoustic emission sensor for sensing acoustic emissions from a machine element having a first edge which engages another part comprising a thin film piezoelectric material sensor deposited in a layer which is in integral atomic level bonding coupling with a surface of the machyine element after depositing without substantial mass to supporting the thin film piezoelectric layer, the thin film layer being selected to sense emission in the acoustic range and defined by a periphery which is adjacent but spaced from the edge of the machine element; and conductor means coupled to said piezoelectric sensor and to the machine element for sensing outputs in the acoustic emission range generated in said piezoelectric material sensor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An acoustic emission sensor for sensing acoustic emissions from a machine element having a first edge which engages another part comprising a thin film piezoelectric material sensor deposited in a layer which is in integral atomic level bonding coupling with a surface of the machyine element after depositing without substantial mass to supporting the thin film piezoelectric layer, the thin film layer being selected to sense emission in the acoustic range and defined by a periphery which is adjacent but spaced from the edge of the machine element; and conductor means coupled to said piezoelectric sensor and to the machine element for sensing outputs in the acoustic emission range generated in said piezoelectric material sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein said piezoelectric material is directly deposited onto a surface of the machine element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein said piezoelectric material layer is deposited directly onto the machine element, and an insulating layer overlying said piezoelectric layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein said machine element comprises a die for forming metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sensor as specified in claim 4 wherein said die for forming metal comprises a wire forming die.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as specified in claim 4 wherein said die comprises a die for deep drawing, and a punch for use in connection with said die, and a separate piezoelectric layer deposited on said punch and coupled to provide an output as a function of acoustic emissions from said punch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein the machine element comprises a mechanical component which produces significant acoustic emission prior to failure thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein the machine element comprises of an antifriction bearing element of a mechanical system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein the machine element comprises of a gear of a mechanical system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination, a machine tooling element and an acoustic emission sensor for sensing acoustic emissions in the machine tooling element comprising tooling element, a piezoelectric material deposited directly onto a surface of the tooling element in a layer which is in integral contact with the tooling element and of a thickness to respond with voltage changes when subjected to acoustic emissions; and means coupled to opposite spaced surfaces of said layer for sensing voltage outputs caused by signals in the acoustic emission range generated in said piezoelectric material layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
In combination, a machine tooling element and an acoustic emission sensor for sensing acoustic emissions in the machine tooling element comprising tooling element, a piezoelectric material deposited directly onto a surface of the tooling element in a layer which is in integral contact with the tooling element and of a thickness to respond with voltage changes when subjected to acoustic emissions; and means coupled to opposite spaced surfaces of said layer for sensing voltage outputs caused by signals in the acoustic emission range generated in said piezoelectric material layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combinations of claim 1 and a conductive layer deposited over the piezoelectric layer for forming part of the means for sensing voltage outputs.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 11 and an insulating layer overlying said conductive layers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sensor of claim 1 wherein said machine tooling element comprises a cutting insert for cutting metal.
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