摘要:
A covering for an architectural covering is provided. The covering may include a multiple stage spring assembly. The spring assembly may include a non-rotatable first member, a first spring including a first end portion and a second end portion, and a second spring including a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the first spring may be coupled to the first member. The first end portion of the second spring may be coupled to the second end portion of the first spring to rotate with the second end portion of the first spring.
摘要:
Systems and methods for operating flight control surfaces are provided. One system includes a control device having a two piece shaft including a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, a spline key detachably coupling the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion, and a crankshaft operatively coupling the two piece shaft and a flight control surface. The control device further includes a driving mechanism coupled to the spline key and operable to move the spline key to engage and disengage the first and second shaft portions, wherein the first and second shaft portions are disengaged when a failure to the flight control surface is detected, causing the second shaft portion to drive the flight control surface to a safe position.
摘要:
A apparatus in the form of a torsional propulsion device functioning as an engine (10) for delivery of sustained mechanical power over an extended duration with only intermittent energy input. The engine (10) comprises an input shaft (11), an output shaft (13) and a drive mechanism (40) therebetween. The drive mechanism (40) comprises a drive gear (45), an input mechanism (71), and a spring mechanism (73) operably connected to the drive gear 45. The spring mechanism (73) is adapted to be loaded by the input mechanism (71) during the loading event. The loaded spring mechanism (73) is adapted to rotate the drive gear (45) in a driving direction during a driving event, the driving event being of a duration exceeding that of the loading event. The duration of the driving event is significantly greater than the duration of the loading event such that the drive mechanism (40) can deliver output energy for an extended duration as compared to the duration of energy input. Typically, the duration of the driving event is of at least an order of magnitude greater than the duration of the loading event.
摘要:
A power storage mechanism comprising an elastic element, one end of the spring being connected to a first shaft and the other end being connected to a second shaft whereby rotation of the shafts at different speeds can cause the storage of energy in the elastic element, the shafts being interconnected by a continuously variable transmission and/or a differential whereby the relative rotational speeds thereof can be controlled.
摘要:
A spring motor (10) for driving an electric power generator (12) with constant power includes a crank-up spool (14), a take-up spool (16), and a relatively wide, flat tape spring (18) which winds in a relaxed condition on the take-up spool. In one form, the spring has a width which varies approximately linearly from one end to another end so as to generate a constant torque at a fixed radius from an axis of the crank-up spool as the spring unwinds. In another form, the spring width is constant and a separate drum is driven by contact with the unwinding spring, with the separate drum driving an output shaft. In still another form, an idler wheel is driven by contact with the spring and the output shaft is driven from the idler wheel through gear contact with the periphery of an output drum mounted on the output shaft.
摘要:
Motor apparatus comprising an elongated motor shaft (212) having a shaft axis and means (328, 216) for supporting said shaft for rotation about said axis; first spring means (320) for applying a first torque in a first rotational direction to said shaft; second spring means (322) for applying a second torque in a second rotational direction to said shaft; and means (284, 286) for selectively releasing the torque of at least one of said spring means to impart rotation to said shaft.
摘要:
An actuator includes: a housing; a plurality of electromagnets positioned around an outer periphery of said housing so that said plurality of electromagnets define at least one generally helical path; a rotor head mounted for rotation and translation within said housing; a magnet mounted to said rotor head; an output shaft attached to said rotor head; a spring having a first end and a second end, the first end of said spring being attached to said rotor head, the second end of said spring being selectively engageable and disengagable with said housing; and a control system operatively associated with said plurality of electromagnets, said control system selectively activating said electromagnets to cause said rotor head to move relative to said housing.