Patent ID: 6167318
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: F16N,G05B

Abstract:
A mist generating system, the mist generating system comprising:means for supplying pressurized air;means for supplying oil, the oil supply means comprising a reservoir for liquid oil;means for generating a mist of oil connected to the pressurized air supply means and the oil supply means,a plurality of sensors for monitoring current values of the air temperature of the pressurized air supply means, the oil temperature of the oil supply means, the oil level in the reservoir and the mist pressure of the mist generating means, and for generating data signals based on the monitored values;means for processing the data signals, the data processing means functionally connected to the sensors and responsive to the monitored values for generating a signal if one of the monitored values is not within a predetermined range of values;a visual display device for displaying programmed messages based on the signal generated by the data processing means; andmeans responsive to a manual user inquiry for visually displaying on the visual display device programmed messages directing the user to take predetermined actions to maintain the system at an appropriate operating level.