Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a machine, and more particularly, to a system and a method for inspecting belt tension in the machine.
BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, a belt is implemented in machines, for example, industrial conveyors, and vehicles, along with different components to operate the machines, such that the machines perform different functions. A machine includes a plurality of components, for example, a power unit, the belt, a driving pulley, a driven pulley, etc., through which the machine can operate in a predefined manner and thus perform a particular function. Particularly, the belt is worn around/looped around the driving pulley and the driven pulley in such a manner that the belt has a predefined tension. The predefined tension ensures that the belt is pressed against the driving pulley and the driven pulley with a predetermined force and thus, generates friction force upon movement of the belt. The friction force as generated eliminates the possibility of the slippage of the belt from the driving pulley and the driven pulley, thus ensuring optimum movement of the belt. The optimum movement of the belt enables efficient transfer of power from the driving pulley to the driven pulley, where the driving pulley receives the power from a power unit of the machine. This maintains the operation of the machine in the predefined manner.
[0003] However, the existing configuration has the limitation, that the predefined tension of the belt decreases, gradually, as the belt becomes loose due to different factors, for example, wear and tear of the belt. The decreased predefined tension increases the possibility of slippage of the belt from the driving pulley and the driven pulley. This impacts the transfer of power from the driving pulley and the driven pulley. Thus, this limitation impacts the overall operation of the machine. Hence, there is a need for periodic inspection of the predefined tension of the belt to monitor the condition of the belt.
[0004] Therefore, to overcome the abovementioned problems, currently, a service person is required to inspect the predefined tension of the belt to monitor the condition of the belt. The service person manually inspects the predefined tension of the belt with an additional measuring device. If the belt is loose and the predefined tension of the belt is decreased, the service person either replaces the belt or repairs the belt so that the predefined tension of the belt is maintained. However, this process becomes cumbersome as the service person has to manually inspect the predefined belt tension using the additional measuring device. Further, this process also increases manual effort by the service person.
[0005] Further, the use of the additional measuring device increases the requirement for an additional component to inspect the predefined tension. Furthermore, the additional component is also not readily available and is costly. Thus, this increases the overall cost of inspecting the predefined tension of the belt by the service person.
[0006] Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned problems, it is desirable to provide a system and a method that can eliminate one or more of the above-mentioned problems associated with the existing configuration for inspecting the predefined tension of the belt of the machine.
SUMMARY

[0007] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that is further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
[0008] In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a system for inspecting belt tension in a machine. The system includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to a motor of the machine. The at least one processor is configured to determine at least one operational profile associated with the motor. The at least one operational profile corresponds to an input to operate the motor based on a predefined torque associated with the input. The at least one processor is configured to operate the motor based on the predefined torque. The at least one processor is configured to determine a value of at least one parameter associated with a rotation of a rotor of the motor, based on the operation of the motor. The at least one processor is configured to compare the determined value with a predefined value of the at least one parameter. The at least one processor is configured to determine, based on the comparison, that the belt tension is optimal, if the determined value is at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value, and the belt tension is compromised, if the determined value is greater than the predefined value.
[0009] In another embodiment, a method for inspecting belt tension in a machine is disclosed. The method includes determining, by at least one processor, at least one operational profile associated with the motor, the at least one operational profile corresponds to an input to operate the motor based on a predefined torque associated with the input. The method includes operating, by the at least one processor, the motor based on the predefined torque. The method includes determining, by the at least one processor, a value of at least one parameter associated with a rotation of a rotor of the motor, based on the operation of the motor. The method includes comparing, by the at least one processor, the determined value with a predefined value of the at least one parameter. The method includes determining, by the at least one processor, based on the comparison, that the belt tension is optimal, if the determined value is at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value and the belt tension is compromised if the determined value is greater than the predefined value.
[0010] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a machine having a system for inspecting a belt tension of the machine, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0013] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of the machine having the system including at least one processor, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0014] Figures 3A-3B illustrate graphs depicting at least one operation profile associated with a motor of the machine, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0015] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of the machine having the system including a belt tension diagnostic unit, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0016] Figures 5A-5B illustrate graphs depicting a compromised state of the belt tension and an optimal state of the belt tension, respectively, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
[0017] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart depicting a method to inspect the belt tension in the machine, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0018] Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0019] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the various embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the present disclosure as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the present disclosure relates.
[0020] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are explanatory of the present disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
[0021] Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “one or more features” or “one or more elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “one or more” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be one or more…” or “one or more elements is required.”
[0022] Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining one or more of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfill the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.
[0023] Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, one or more particular features and/or elements described in connection with one or more embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although one or more features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.
[0024] Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.
[0025] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by “comprises... a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
[0026] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a machine 100 having a system 108 for inspecting a belt tension of the machine 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the machine 100 may be, but is not limited to, at least one of a grinder, a water pump, and a vehicle, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the machine 100 may be embodied as any machine having a belt used for transmitting power therein, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0028] In an embodiment, the machine 100 may include a motor 102, a belt 112, and other components, for example, a driving pulley, a driven pulley, etc. The belt 112 may be worn around/looped around the driving pulley and the driven pulley in such a manner that the belt may have a predefined tension (interchangeably referred to as belt tension). Further, the driving pulley receives power from the motor 102. The driving puller rotates after receiving the power from the motor 102. The rotation of the driving pulley results in a movement of the belt 112. Further, the movement of the belt 112 rotates the driven pulley, resulting in the transfer of the power from the driving pulley to the driven pulley.
[0029] Particularly, the friction force may be generated during the movement of the belt 112, due to the belt tension, which ensures optimal movement of the belt 112. This eliminates the possibility of slippage of the belt 112 from the driving pulley and the driven pulley. This configuration ensures the transfer of the power from the driving pulley to the driven pulley and ultimately ensures the operation of the machine 100. Thus, the belt tension plays an important role in transferring the power from the driving pulley to the driven pulley which ultimately ensures the operation of the machine 100.
[0030] Therefore, the machine 100 may include the system 108 adapted to inspect the belt tension in the machine 100 to maintain the operation of the machine 100. In an embodiment, the system 108 may include, but is not limited to, at least one processor 110. The at least one processor 110 may be configured to inspect the belt tension of the belt 112 depending on an operation of the motor 102. The constructional and operational details of the at least one processor 110 are explained in detail in subsequent paragraphs.
[0031] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of the machine 100 having the system 108 including the at least one processor 110, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 3A-3B illustrate graphs depicting at least one operation profile associated with the motor 102, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] In an embodiment, the at least one processor 110 may be communicatively coupled to the motor 102 of the machine 100. In such an embodiment, the at least one processor 110 may be in communication with an encoder 220 of the motor 102.
[0033] In an embodiment, the at least one processor 110 may be deployed in a control unit 202. In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one processor 110 may include a first processor 406 (as shown in Figure 4) and a second processor 408 (as shown in Figure 4). The first processor 406 may be deployed in the control unit 202 and the second processor 408 may be deployed in a belt tension diagnostic unit 404 (as explained further in later paragraphs with reference to Figure 4), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0034] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 2, the control unit 202 may include, but is not limited to, memory 214, the at least one processor 110 (referred to as the processor 110), and module(s) 204.
[0035] The key elements of the control unit 202 typically include communication protocols including, but not limited to, a CAN protocol, Serial Communication Interface (SCI) protocol and so on. The sequence of programmed instructions and data associated therewith may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as the memory 214 or a storage device which may be any suitable memory apparatus such as, but not limited to, read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, disk drive, and the like. In one or more embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, non-transitory computer-readable storage media may be embodied with a sequence of programmed instructions for monitoring and controlling the operation of different components of the machine 100.
[0036] The processor 110 may include any computing system which includes, but is not limited to, a Central Processing Unit (CPU), an Application Processor (AP), a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a Visual Processing Unit (VPU), and/or an AI-dedicated processor such as a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). In an embodiment, the processor 110 may be a single processing unit or several units, all of which could include multiple computing units. The processor 110 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, state machines, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate signals based on operational instructions.
[0037] Among other capabilities, the processor 110 may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions and data stored in the memory 214. The instructions may be compiled from source code instructions provided in accordance with a programming language such as Java, C++, C#.net, or the like. The instructions may also comprise code and data objects provided in accordance with, for example, the Visual Basic™ language, LabVIEW, or another structured or object-oriented programming language. The one or a plurality of processors control the processing of the input data in accordance with a predefined operating rule or artificial intelligence (AI) model stored in the non-volatile memory and the volatile memory. The predefined operating rule or artificial intelligence model is provided through training or learning algorithms which include, but are not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning.
[0038] Furthermore, the modules 204, processes, systems, and devices may be implemented as a single processor or as a distributed processor. Also, the processes, the modules 204, and sub-modules described in the various figures of and for embodiments herein may be distributed across multiple computers or systems or may be co-located in a single processor or system. Further, the modules 204 may be implemented in hardware, instructions executed by the processor 110, or by a combination thereof. A processing unit may comprise a computer, the processor 110, such as the processor 110, a state machine, a logic array, or any other suitable devices capable of processing instructions.
[0039] The processor 110 may be a general-purpose processor that executes instructions to cause the general-purpose processor to perform the required tasks or, the processing unit 110 may be dedicated to performing the required functions. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the modules 204 may be machine-readable instructions (software) which, when executed by the processor/processing unit, perform any of the described functionalities. The database serves, amongst other things, as a repository for storing data processed, received, and generated by the modules 204.
[0040] Exemplary structural embodiment alternatives suitable for implementing the modules 204, sections, systems, means, or processes described herein are provided below. In an implementation, the module(s) 204 may include a determining module 206, a storing module 208, a generating module 210, an operating module 212, a receiving module 214, and a comparing module 216. The determining module 206, the storing module 208, the generating module 210, the operating module 212, the receiving module 214, and the comparing module 216 may be in communication with each other.
[0041] In the present disclosure, the determining module 206, the storing module 208, the generating module 210, the operating module 212, the receiving module 214, and the comparing module 216 in combination, are configured to perform one or more operations which are explained in subsequent paragraphs.
[0042] In an embodiment, initially, the receiving module 214 may be configured to receive an input indicative of the actuation of an inspecting mode in the machine 100. In such an embodiment, the input is a manual input, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0043] In an embodiment, after actuation, the determining module 206 may be configured to determine the at least one operational profile associated with the motor 102. In such an embodiment, the at least one operational profile may correspond to an input to operate the motor 102 based on a predefined torque associated with the input. Particularly, the at least one operational profile may be defined as a profile having a plurality of predefined operational parameters, such as a predefined rotational speed and a predefined torque, defined for operating the motor 102 to inspect the belt tension in the machine. In one embodiment, the input, to operate the motor 102, may be a sinusoidal waveform having a predefined frequency. Further, in another embodiment, the input, to operate the motor 102, may be any waveform having a predefined frequency, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The storing module 206 may be configured to store data associated with the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile in a data repository. The generating module 208 may be configured to generate the sinusoidal waveform based on the determined operational profile to the motor 102.
[0044] In an embodiment, upon determining the at least one operational profile, the operating module 212 may be configured to operate the motor 102 based on the predefined torque corresponding to the determined operational profile. In such embodiment, the operating module 212 may be configured to operate the motor 102, for a predefined time duration, by communicating the sinusoidal waveform for the predefined time duration to the motor 102. Referring to Figure 3A, the operating module 212 may be configured to communicate a plurality of cycles 302 of the sinusoidal waveform to the motor 102 to operate the motor 102. In an embodiment, each cycle may include different types of waveforms like trapezoidal, or triangularss. Further, the operating module 212 may be configured to operate the motor 102 based on the predefined torque associated with the generated sinusoidal waveform (as shown in Figure 3A).
[0045] In an embodiment, the determining module 206 may be configured to determine a value of at least one parameter associated with a rotation of a rotor 218 of the motor 102, based on the operation of the motor 102. In such an embodiment, the at least one parameter may be an angle of rotation of the rotor 218, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the receiving module 214 may be configured to receive an input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 from the encoder 220. In such an embodiment, the encoder 220 may include a hall effect sensor adapted to sense the input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0046] Particularly, in an embodiment, when the motor 102 operates, the encoder 220 detects a position of a magnet in the motor 102 and accordingly, senses one or more signals associated with the angle of rotation of the rotor 218. Further, the encoder 220 determines an operational value associated with the one or more signals. In such an embodiment, the encoder 220 determines an initial operational value ‘B’ (as shown in Figure 3B) associated with the sensed one or more signals. Further, the initial operational value ‘B’ associated with the sensed one or more signals depends on the bit resolution of the encoder 220. For instance, a 12-bit encoder has 2 ^12 resolution which is equal to 4096 parts. Thus, the 360-degree rotation of the rotor 218 is divided into 4096 parts and the initial operational value ‘B’ may be estimated as (360/4096) which is 0.087. Further, the encoder 220 determines a maximum operational value ‘A’ (as shown in Figure 3B) associated with the sensed one or more signals. Thereafter, the encoder 220 determines a difference between the maximum operational value ‘A’ and the initial operational value ‘B’ to determine the operational value.
[0047] Further, the determined operational value is compared with a predetermined range of operational values associated with a predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218. Thus, based on the comparison, the value of the angle of rotation is determined. Further, the encoder 220 transfers the determined input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 to the receiving module 214. For instance, the predefined torque may be 12Nm. At 12Nm, the rotor 218 should rotate to a predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218. The predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 may be 30 degrees. The predetermined range of operational values corresponding to 30 degrees may be 10-15 as stored in the data repository. Further, the determined operational value may be the difference between ‘A’ and ‘B’, i.e., 2062- 2030 =32 (from Figure 3B), which exceeds the predetermined range of 15-20. Thus, the determined value of the angle of rotation may be more than 30 degrees.
[0048] In an embodiment, the comparing module 216 may be configured to compare the determined value with the predefined value of the at least one parameter, i.e., the angle of rotation. Further, in an embodiment, the storing module 206 may be configured to store the predefined value of the at least one parameter in the data repository. The predefined value may be mapped to the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile.
[0049] In an embodiment, the determining module 206 may be configured to determine, based on the comparison, that, the belt tension may be optimal, if the determined value may be at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value. For instance, the predefined value of the angle of rotation may be 30 degrees. Further, the determined value of the angle of rotation may be equal to or less than 30 degrees. In such instance, based on the comparison, the determining module 206 may determine that the belt tension is optimal. Further, when the belt tension may be optimal, then the belt 112 of the machine 100 exerts high resistance on the motor 102 such that the motor 102 operates in a predefined manner. In an embodiment, the predefined manner may be defined as a manner in which the motor 102 operates as per a predetermined value of rotational speed of the motor 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In such an embodiment, the predetermined value of the rotational speed of the motor depends on a type of the motor 102.
[0050] Further, the belt tension is compromised, if the determined value may be greater than the predefined value. For instance, the predefined value of the angle of rotation may be 30 degrees. Further, the determined value of the angle of rotation may be more than 30 degrees. This indicates that the belt tension is compromised. Further, when the belt tension is compromised, then the belt 112 exerts low resistance on the motor 102, such that the motor 102 operates excessively, i.e., the motor 102 overruns, as compared to the predefined manner of operation of the motor 102.
[0051] In an embodiment, the belt tension status, after the determination, may be communicated to a service person through a display device of the machine 100. In another embodiment, the belt tension status may be communicated to an electronic device used by the service person, where the electronic device may be communicatively coupled with the machine 100.
[0052] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of the machine 100 having the system 108 including the belt tension diagnostic unit 404, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0001] In the illustrated embodiment, the belt tension diagnostics unit 404 may be communicatively coupled with the motor 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the belt tension diagnostics unit 404 may be communicatively coupled with the control unit 202, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In yet another embodiment, the belt tension diagnostic unit 404 may be deployed in the control unit 202, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure The belt tension diagnostic unit 404 along with the control unit 202 may be configured to inspect the belt tension of the machine 100. The belt tension diagnostics unit 404 along with the control unit 202 may execute the same process which is explained in the abovementioned paragraphs in conjunction with Figures 2-3B.
[0002] In the illustrated embodiment, the control unit 202 may include the first processor (s)) 406, the memory 214, the module(s) 204, and the communication protocols including, but not limited to the CAN protocol, Serial Communication Interface (SCI) protocol, and so on. The configuration and operation of the first processor 406, the memory 214, module(s) 204, and the communication protocols are the same as that of the control unit 202 as explained in Figures 2-3B. Accordingly, a detailed description of the same is omitted herein for the sake of brevity of the present disclosure.
[0003] Further, the belt tension diagnostics unit 404 may include the second processor 408, memory 410, module(s) 412, and communication protocols including, but not limited to a CAN protocol, Serial Communication Interface (SCI) protocol, and so on. The configuration of the second processor 408, the memory 410, and the communication protocols may be the same as that of the control unit 202. Accordingly, a detailed description of the same is omitted herein for the sake of brevity of the present disclosure. Further, the modules 412 may include a receiving module 412, a comparing module 416, a storing module 418, and a determining module 420. The configuration of the receiving module 412, the comparing module 416, the storing module 418, and the determining module 420 are the same as that of the receiving module 214, the comparing module, 216, the storing module 208, and the determining module 206 of the control unit 202 as explained with respect to Figure 2. Accordingly, a detailed description of the same is omitted herein for the sake of brevity of the present disclosure.
[0053] Figures 5A-5B illustrate graphs depicting a compromised state of the belt tension and an optimal state of the belt tension inspected by the system 108, respectively, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0054] Figure 5A illustrates the graph depicting the compromised state of the belt tension as inspected by the system 108. The belt tension is compromised, where the belt tension is lesser than a predetermined value, i.e., 130 hertz (Hz) of the belt tension. Therefore, the belt 112 exerts low resistance on the motor 102 such that the motor 102 operates excessively as compared to the predefined manner of operation of the motor 102. This results in the excessive rotation of the rotor 218. Thus, the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 as determined is 8.17 degrees which is greater than the predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218.
[0055] Further, Figure 5B illustrates the graph depicting an optimal state of the belt tension as inspected by the system 108. The belt tension is optimal and in a range of a predetermined value, i.e., 210-230Hz, of the belt tension. Therefore, the belt 112 exerts high resistance on the motor 102 such that the motor 102 operates in the predefined manner of operation of the motor 102. This results in the optimal rotation of the rotor 218. Thus, the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 as determined is 2.46 degrees which is equal to less than the predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218.
[0056] The present disclosure also relates to a method 600 for inspecting the belt tension of the machine 100 as shown in Figure 6. The order in which the method steps are described below is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described method steps may be combined in any appropriate order to execute the method or an alternative method. Additionally, individual steps may be deleted from the method without departing from the spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein.
[0057] The method 600 for inspecting the belt tension of the machine 100 may be performed by using the system 108 as shown in Figures 2-5B.
[0058] The method 600 begins at step 602, determining, by the at least one processor 110, the at least one operational profile associated with the motor 102. The at least one operational profile corresponds to the input to operate the motor 102 based on the predefined torque associated with the input. The input to operate the motor 102 may be the sinusoidal waveform having the predefined frequency. The method 600 includes storing, by the at least one processor 110, data associated with the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile in the data repository. The method 600 includes generating, by the at least one processor 110, the sinusoidal waveform based on the determined operational profile to operate the motor 102.
[0059] The method 600 includes operating, by the at least one processor 110, the motor 102, for the predefined time duration, by communicating the sinusoidal waveform for the predefined time duration to the motor 102. The method 600 includes operating, by the at least one processor 110, the motor 102 based on the predefined torque associated with the generated sinusoidal waveform.
[0060] At step 604, the method 600 includes operating 604, by the at least one processor 110, the motor 102 based on the predefined torque.
[0061] At step 606, the method 600 includes determining, by the at least one processor 110, the value of the at least one parameter associated with the rotation of the rotor 218 of the motor 102, based on the operation of the motor 102. The at least one parameter may be the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 of the motor 102. The method 600 includes receiving, by the at least one processor 110, the input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 from the encoder 220 of the motor 102. The encoder 220 may include the hall effect sensor to sense the input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation.
[0062] At step 608, the method 600 includes comparing, by the at least one processor 110, the determined value with the predefined value of the at least one parameter.
[0063] At step 610, the method 600 includes determining, by the at least one processor 110, based on the comparison, that the belt tension may be optimal, if the determined value may be at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value. Further, the belt tension may be compromised, if the determined value may be greater than the predefined value.
[0064] The system 108 and the method 600 of the present disclosure inspect the belt tension in the machine 100 by using the at least one processor 110 and the motor 102 of the machine 100. Particularly, when the at least one processor 110 determines that the determined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 may be at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218, then the belt tension is optimal. Further, when the at least one processor 110 determines that the determined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218 may be greater than the predefined value of the angle of rotation of the rotor 218, then the belt tension may be compromised. Further, this configuration also minimizes the requirement of additional manual effort by the service person, as the service person may now be able to inspect the belt tension in the machine 100 with the help of the at least one processor 110 and the motor 102 of the machine 100. This configuration eliminates the need for an additional component, for example, a measuring tool, unlike the existing art. Thus, this configuration ensures the comfort of the service person and also, ensures a cost-effective solution to inspect the belt tension in the machine 100.
[0065] The configuration as disclosed ensures a cost-effective system 108 to inspect the belt tension, thus helping in monitoring the condition of the belt 112.
[0066] It will be appreciated that the modules, processes, systems, and devices described above can be implemented in hardware, hardware programmed by software, software instruction stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium or a combination of the above. Embodiments of the methods, processes, modules, devices, and systems (or their sub-components or modules), may be implemented on a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a programmed microprocessor or microcontroller and peripheral integrated circuit element, an ASIC or other integrated circuit, a digital signal processor, a hardwired electronic or logic circuit such as a discrete element circuit, a programmed logic circuit such as a programmable logic device (PLD), programmable logic array (PLA), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), programmable array logic (PAL) device, or the like. In general, any process capable of implementing the functions or steps described herein may be used to implement embodiments of the methods, systems, or computer program products (software program stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium).
[0067] Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product may be readily implemented, fully or partially, in software using, for example, object or object-oriented software development environments that provide portable source code that may be used on a variety of computer platforms. Alternatively, embodiments of the disclosed methods, processes, modules, devices, systems, and computer program product may be implemented partially or fully in hardware using, for example, standard logic circuits or a very-large-scale integration (VLSI) design. Other hardware or software may be used to implement embodiments depending on the speed and/or efficiency requirements of the systems, the particular function, and/or the particular software or hardware system, microprocessor, or microcomputer being utilized.
[0068] In this application, unless specifically stated otherwise, the use of the singular includes the plural and the use of “or” means “and/or.” Furthermore, use of the terms “including” or “having” is not limiting. Any range described herein will be understood to include the endpoints and all values between the endpoints. Features of the disclosed embodiments may be combined, rearranged, omitted, etc., within the scope of the invention to produce additional embodiments. Furthermore, certain features may sometimes be used to advantage without a corresponding use of other features. , Claims:1. A system (108) for inspecting belt tension in a machine (100), the system (108) comprising:
at least one processor (110) communicatively coupled to a motor (102) of the machine (100), and configured to:
determine at least one operational profile associated with the motor (102), the at least one operational profile corresponds to an input to operate the motor (102) based on a predefined torque associated with the input;
operate the motor (102) based on the predefined torque;
determine a value of at least one parameter associated with a rotation of a rotor (218) of the motor (102), based on the operation of the motor (102);
compare the determined value with a predefined value of the at least one parameter; and
determine, based on the comparison, that:
the belt tension is optimal, if the determined value is at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value; and
the belt tension is compromised, if the determined value is greater than the predefined value.

2. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input, to operate the motor (102), is a sinusoidal waveform having a predefined frequency.

3. The system (108) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the at least one processor (110) is configured to:
store data associated with the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile in a data repository; and
generate the sinusoidal waveform based on the determined operational profile to operate the motor.

4. The system (108) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the at least one processor (110) is configured to:
operate the motor (102), for a predefined time duration, by communicating the sinusoidal waveform for the predefined time duration to the motor (102).

5. The system (108) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one processor (110) is configured to:
operate the motor (102) based on the predefined torque associated with the generated sinusoidal waveform.

6. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one parameter is an angle of rotation of the rotor (218) of the motor (102).

7. The system (108) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one processor (110) is in communication with an encoder (220) of the motor (102), the at least one processor (110) is configured to:
receive an input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor (218) from the encoder (220) of the motor (102), wherein the encoder (220) comprises a hall effect sensor adapted to sense the input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation.

8. The system (108) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one processor (110) is configured to:
store the predefined value of the at least one parameter in a data repository, wherein the predefined value is mapped to the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile.

9. A method (600) for inspecting belt tension in a machine (100), the method (600) comprising:
determining (602), by at least one processor (110), at least one operational profile associated with the motor (102), the at least one operational profile corresponds to an input to operate the motor (102) based on a predefined torque associated with the input;
operating (604), by the at least one processor (110), the motor (102) based on the predefined torque;
determining (606), by the at least one processor (110), a value of at least one parameter associated with a rotation of a rotor (218) of the motor (102), based on the operation of the motor (102);
comparing (608), by the at least one processor (110), the determined value with a predefined value of the at least one parameter; and
determining (610), by the at least one processor (110), based on the comparison, that:
the belt tension is optimal, if the determined value is at least one of equal and lesser than the predefined value; and
the belt tension is compromised, if the determined value is greater than the predefined value.

10. The method (600) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the input, to operate the motor (102), is a sinusoidal waveform having a predefined frequency.

11. The method (600) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the method (600) comprising:
storing, by the at least one processor (110), data associated with the sinusoidal waveform corresponding to each operational profile in a data repository; and
generating, by the at least one processor (110), the sinusoidal waveform based on the determined operational profile to operate the motor (102).

12. The method (600) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the method (600) comprising:
operating, by the at least one processor (110), the motor (102), for a predefined time duration, by communicating the sinusoidal waveform for the predefined time duration to the motor (102).

13. The method (600) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the method (600) comprising:
operating, by the at least one processor (110), the motor (102) based on the predefined torque associated with the generated sinusoidal waveform.

14. The method (600) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one parameter is an angle of rotation of the rotor (218) of the motor (102).

15. The method (600) as claimed in claim 14, wherein the method (600) comprising:
receiving, by the at least one processor (110), an input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation of the rotor (218) from an encoder (220) of the motor (102), wherein the encoder (220) comprises a hall effect sensor to sense the input signal indicative of the value of the angle of rotation.