Caterpillar Inc.
Bucket tooth monitoring system
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Abstract:
According to some implementations, a magnetic sensor may include a communication device; a magnetic switch; and a controller configured to: determine whether the magnetic switch is actuated by a magnet associated with the bucket tooth; generate, based on determining whether the magnetic switch is actuated, a message concerning an attachment status of the bucket tooth; and cause the communication device to wirelessly transmit the message.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
15 Apr 2020
Issue date:
23 Aug 2022