초록

In the diagnostic analysis, both time based and frequency based vibration signal information from the component machine under test are used together through a simultaneous multiple display interactive interface under operator direction.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] Apparatus for evaluation and diagnostics of a component machine that is part of a larger machine where the diagnostics and evaluation are through neural network analysis of a vibration data signal to identify abnormal signal patterns in said vibration data, comprising in combination

[ I claim:] [1.] Apparatus for evaluation and diagnostics of a component machine that is part of a larger machine where the diagnostics and evaluation are through neural network analysis of a vibration data signal to identify abnormal signal patterns in said vibration data, comprising in combination:first sensing means positioned for sensing vibration data signals produced by said component machine;second sensing means positioned separate from said first sensing means for sensing background noise vibration data in the vicinity of said component machine;first neural network preprocessing means for rendering as normal any influence of said sensed background noise in said sensed component machine vibration data signals; anda processing stage for evaluation and diagnostics, said processing stage including:an interactive interface member having at least the features of simultaneous multiple signal display and operator input and means for receiving said preprocessed component machine vibration data signal, and,a second neural network with associated diagnostic technology operating systems and supporting data bases for evaluation and processing determinations based on signal patterns in said component machine vibration data signal identified in said second neural network.