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closed-loop preload restoration

SmartBolt combines local energy harvesting, preload threshold detection, and motor-driven actuation to restore preload autonomously when the system detects a defined loss condition.

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energy harvesting threshold detection autonomous actuation preload restoration preload state feedback

operating sequence

  1. Energy harvesting: local harvested energy supports monitoring and actuation without an embedded battery dependency.
  2. Threshold detection: preload state is evaluated against defined limits.
  3. Autonomous actuation: a motor-driven mechanism initiates correction after the threshold condition is met.
  4. Preload restoration: the fastener returns toward its target preload state within the validated prototype architecture.

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