Wear sensing device having a housing
A wear sensing device is disclosed. The wear sensing device may have a wear sensor. The wear sensor may have plurality of wear members, a communication device, and a processing device. The processing device may be configured to generate a signal indicative of wear, based on a state of the plurality of wear members. The processing device may be further configured transmit the signal with the communication device. The wear sensing device may further have a housing. The housing may at least partially enclose the wear sensor and include a plurality of separate slots. The plurality of wear members may be positioned in the plurality of separate slots.
1. A wear sensing device for a track link or a ground-engaging tool, the wear sensing device comprising:
a wear sensor including a plurality of wear members;
a communication device;
a processing device configured to generate a signal indicative of wear based on a state of the plurality of wear members, and transmit the signal with the communication device; and
a housing at least partially enclosing the wear sensor and including a plurality of separate slots,
wherein the plurality of wear members are positioned in the plurality of separate slots of the track link or the ground-engaging tool, and
wherein the wear sensing device is included in the track link or the ground-engaging tool.
2. The wear sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of wear members are each configured to detect a different amount of wear.
3. The wear sensing device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of wear members are wire loops configured to break when a corresponding amount of wear occurs.
4. The wear sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of separate slots are formed on an outer surface of the housing.
5. The wear sensing device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of separate slots are located at different radial locations along the outer surface of the housing.
6. The wear sensing device of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of slots each includes include an end surface that returns the slot to the outer surface.
7. The wear sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of separate slots are enclosed within an interior of the housing.
8. The wear sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a first section made from a first material and a second section made from a second material which is different than the first material.
9. The wear sensing device of claim 8 , wherein the first section is made of a material configured to protect the plurality of wear members and the processing device, and
wherein the second section is made of a material configured to allow transmission of a signal therethrough.
10. The wear sensing device of claim 9 , wherein the first section is made from a metal material and the second section is made from a polymer material.
11. A machine component, comprising:
a component body including a wear surface; and
a wear sensing device, including:
a wear sensor including a plurality of wear members,
a communication device,
a processing device configured to generate a signal indicative of wear based on a state of the plurality of wear members, and transmit the signal with the communication device, and
a housing at least partially enclosing the wear sensor and including a plurality of slots having the plurality of wear members separately positioned therein and including a surface that is continuous with the wear surface,
wherein the housing includes a material configured to wear at substantially the same rate as the wear surface, and
wherein the machine component is a track link or a ground-engaging tool.
12. The machine component of claim 11 , wherein the wear surface is an engagement surface of the track link configured to contact a roller.
13. The machine component of claim 11 , wherein the housing is positioned in a bore formed in the track link.
14. The machine component of claim 13 , wherein the track link includes a link window, and the communication device is positioned in the link window.
15. The machine component of claim 11 , wherein the housing includes:
a first section that includes the material configured to wear at substantially the same rate as the wear surface, and
a second section that includes a material that is configured to allow transmission of a signal therethrough.
16. The machine component of claim 15 , wherein the second section includes a cap enclosing an end of the housing.
17. The machine of claim 15 , wherein the second section is positioned in a link window of the track link.
18. A machine including:
a frame;
a track assembly including a drive sprocket, a chain assembly, a traction assembly, an idler assembly, and a roller assembly, the track assembly configured to propel the machine;
wherein the chain assembly includes a track link, the track link including:
a component body including a wear surface; and
a wear sensing device, including:
a wear sensor including a plurality of wear members,
a communication device,
a processing device configured to generate a signal indicative of wear based on a state of the plurality of wear members, and transmit the signal with the communication device, and
a housing at least partially enclosing the wear sensor and including:
a first section including a plurality of slots having the plurality of wear members separately positioned therein and including a surface that is continuous with the wear surface, and
a second section adjacent to the communication device;
wherein the first section includes a material configured to wear at substantially the same rate as the wear surface, and
wherein the second section includes a material, different from the material of the first section, that is configured to allow transmission of a signal therethrough.
19. The machine of claim 18 , wherein the first section is made from a metal material,
wherein the second section is made from a polymer material, and
wherein the second section is positioned in a link window of the track link.
20. The machine of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of wear members are each configured to detect a different amount of wear.