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公开(公告)号:US20100236236A1
公开(公告)日:2010-09-23
申请号:US12792120
申请日:2010-06-02
申请人: Nilesh D. Mankame , Patrick B. Usoro , Alan L. Browne , Richard J. Skurkis , Nancy L. Johnson , Xiujie Gao
发明人: Nilesh D. Mankame , Patrick B. Usoro , Alan L. Browne , Richard J. Skurkis , Nancy L. Johnson , Xiujie Gao
IPC分类号: F03G7/06
CPC分类号: F03G7/065
摘要: An actuator includes a thermally activated active material element, such as at least one shape memory alloy wire, and a heat sink configured to operatively engage the element and accelerate cooling after activation, so as to improve bandwidth.
摘要翻译: 致动器包括热活化的活性材料元件,例如至少一种形状记忆合金线,以及散热器,其构造成可操作地接合该元件并且在激活之后加速冷却,从而改善带宽。
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公开(公告)号:US07797933B2
公开(公告)日:2010-09-21
申请号:US12014945
申请日:2008-01-16
申请人: Nilesh D. Mankame , Norman K. Bucknor , Alan L. Browne , Paul W. Alexander , Brian W. Whitmarsh , Nancy L. Johnson , Stephen W. Powell , Patrick B. Usoro , Xiujie Gao
发明人: Nilesh D. Mankame , Norman K. Bucknor , Alan L. Browne , Paul W. Alexander , Brian W. Whitmarsh , Nancy L. Johnson , Stephen W. Powell , Patrick B. Usoro , Xiujie Gao
CPC分类号: F16D41/14 , F15B21/045 , F15B21/065 , F16D63/006 , F16D2121/02 , F16D2121/28 , F16D2121/32 , F16H63/3483 , F16H63/48 , F16H63/483
摘要: A servo system includes pressurized fluid, and one or more fluid control devices (FCD) such as a valve or actuator, with at least one FCD having an element with a variable property that varies in response to a stimulus. The FCD controls a flow rate or pressure transmission of the fluid within the servo system. The element may include an active return spring having a variable stiffness. The servo system may operate as an interlock system for a transmission. A method for moving an output load using a servo system includes providing a first FCD with an active element, connecting an output load to a second FCD, activating the active element with a stimulus to vary a property of the active element, transmitting a force from the pressurized fluid to the second FCD, and moving the output load from a first position to a second position in response to the force.
摘要翻译: 伺服系统包括加压流体和一个或多个流体控制装置(FCD),例如阀或致动器,其中至少一个FCD具有响应于刺激而变化的具有可变特性的元件。 FCD控制伺服系统内流体的流量或压力传递。 元件可以包括具有可变刚度的主动复位弹簧。 伺服系统可以作为变速器的联锁系统运行。 使用伺服系统移动输出负载的方法包括:向第一FCD提供有源元件,将输出负载连接到第二FCD,用激励来激活有源元件以改变有源元件的特性, 加压流体到第二FCD,并且响应于该力将输出负载从第一位置移动到第二位置。
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公开(公告)号:US20100207775A1
公开(公告)日:2010-08-19
申请号:US12371867
申请日:2009-02-16
IPC分类号: G08B21/00
CPC分类号: H01H3/02 , B60K37/06 , B60K2350/102 , G05G1/02 , G05G1/06 , G05G1/08 , G05G5/03 , H01H13/705 , H01H2003/008 , H01H2217/00 , H01H2217/038
摘要: A reconfigurable tactile human-machine interface adapted for facilitating selection and manipulation by a user, presenting a first geometric shape, orientation, position, or characteristic, and including at least one active material element configured to cause the interface to achieve a second geometric shape, orientation, position or otherwise characteristic when activated or deactivated, and preferably further including at least one sensor, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and interface and configured to selectively cause the element to be activated upon receipt of sensory input.
摘要翻译: 可重新配置的触觉人机界面,其适于促进用户的选择和操纵,呈现第一几何形状,取向,位置或特征,并且包括被配置成使界面实现第二几何形状的至少一个活性材料元件, 定位,位置或其他特征,并且优选地还包括至少一个传感器,以及通信地耦合到传感器和接口并被配置为选择性地使元件在接收到感觉输入时被激活的控制器。
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公开(公告)号:US20100176581A1
公开(公告)日:2010-07-15
申请号:US12353253
申请日:2009-01-13
申请人: Patrick B. Usoro , Paul W. Alexander , Alan L. Browne , Steven G. Corrion , Xiujie Gao , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , Lawrence C. Maugh , Mark Kramarczyk
发明人: Patrick B. Usoro , Paul W. Alexander , Alan L. Browne , Steven G. Corrion , Xiujie Gao , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , Lawrence C. Maugh , Mark Kramarczyk
IPC分类号: B60R22/20
摘要: A safety belt buckle presenter adapted for use with a translatable buckle includes an active material element operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to an activation signal, wherein the element is drivenly coupled to the buckle, and configured to cause the buckle to translate between deployed and stowed positions as a result of the change.
摘要翻译: 适于与可平移的带扣一起使用的安全带带扣呈现器包括活动材料元件,其可操作以在暴露于激活信号时经历可逆变化,其中所述元件被驱动地联接到所述带扣,并且被配置为使所述带扣部署 并由于变更而收起职位。
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公开(公告)号:US20100109322A1
公开(公告)日:2010-05-06
申请号:US12684311
申请日:2010-01-08
CPC分类号: F16L33/02 , Y10T24/1457 , Y10T24/1484
摘要: Reinforced hoses and clamps generally include a shape memory alloy material configured to provide tangential forces to the generally circular hoses and clamps. The shape memory alloy can be in the form of a ring embedded within the hose or may be in operative communication with the clamp such that a phase change in the shape memory alloy upon thermal activation provides the tangential forces.
摘要翻译: 加强软管和夹具通常包括形状记忆合金材料,其被配置为向大致圆形的软管和夹具提供切向力。 形状记忆合金可以是嵌入软管内的环的形式,或者可以与夹具操作性地连通,使得形状记忆合金在热激活时的相变提供切向力。
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公开(公告)号:US20090314407A1
公开(公告)日:2009-12-24
申请号:US12488873
申请日:2009-06-22
CPC分类号: B29D30/52 , B29D30/0061 , B60C9/18 , B60C11/00 , B60C19/12 , B60C2019/004 , Y02T10/862 , Y10T152/10 , Y10T152/10675
摘要: A system for and method of reducing the rolling resistance of a tire by pre-heating the tire prior to use.
摘要翻译: 一种通过在使用前对轮胎进行预热来降低轮胎的滚动阻力的系统和方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20090277169A1
公开(公告)日:2009-11-12
申请号:US12437867
申请日:2009-05-08
申请人: Patrick B. Usoro , Xiujie Gao , Richard J. Skurkis , Paul W. Alexander , Alan L. Browne , Guillermo A. Herrera , Geoffrey P. Mc Knight , Nancy L. Johnson , Nicholas William Pinto , Kenneth A. Strom
发明人: Patrick B. Usoro , Xiujie Gao , Richard J. Skurkis , Paul W. Alexander , Alan L. Browne , Guillermo A. Herrera , Geoffrey P. Mc Knight , Nancy L. Johnson , Nicholas William Pinto , Kenneth A. Strom
IPC分类号: F03G7/06
CPC分类号: F03G7/065
摘要: An overheating protection system adapted for use with a shape memory alloy actuator element, includes at least one switching shape memory alloy element presenting a slower activation period than that of the actuator element, and configured to selectively prevent activation of the actuator element, when the actuator element is actually or predicted to be experiencing overheating; and a circuit comprising the system, wherein the switching element and/or a circuit implement functions to modify activation of the actuator element.
摘要翻译: 适合与形状记忆合金致动器元件一起使用的过热保护系统包括至少一个开关形状记忆合金元件,其具有比致动器元件的启动周期更慢的启动周期,并且构造成当致动器致动器 元素实际上或预计会经历过热; 以及包括所述系统的电路,其中所述开关元件和/或电路工具用于修改所述致动器元件的启动。
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公开(公告)号:US07597616B2
公开(公告)日:2009-10-06
申请号:US11734297
申请日:2007-04-12
申请人: Alan L. Browne , Robin Stevenson , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , Xiujie Gao , Paul W. Alexander , James Bloomsburgh , John Czoykowski , Neal Parsons , Jason R. Spenny
发明人: Alan L. Browne , Robin Stevenson , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , Xiujie Gao , Paul W. Alexander , James Bloomsburgh , John Czoykowski , Neal Parsons , Jason R. Spenny
CPC分类号: B60H1/3421 , B60H1/00871 , B60H1/3414 , B60H2001/3471
摘要: A vent includes a vane configured for spatial movement, and at least one actuator in operative communication with the vane configured to spatially move the vane in at least one direction, wherein the actuator comprises an active material configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to selectively change an orientation of the vane.
摘要翻译: 排气口包括构造成用于空间运动的叶片,以及至少一个致动器,其与所述叶片可操作地连通,构造成在至少一个方向上空间地移动所述叶片,其中所述致动器包括被配置为经历至少一个性质的变化的活性材料 在接收到激活信号时,其中至少一个属性的改变有效地选择性地改变叶片的取向。
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公开(公告)号:US20090236884A1
公开(公告)日:2009-09-24
申请号:US12051845
申请日:2008-03-20
IPC分类号: A47C1/02
CPC分类号: B60N2/22 , B60N2/0224
摘要: A recliner adjustment system and method utilizing active material based actuation is adapted for use with a recliner defining an engaging surface and operable to adjust the angle of inclination of the surface, and includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively prevent the surface from pivoting, an unlocking actuator including at least one active material element configured to release the mechanism when activated or deactivated, a signal source operable to generate and deliver to the element an activation signal, and more preferably, a second adjusting actuator including a second active material element configured to rotationally displace the surface, so as to adjust the angle, when activated or deactivated and the mechanism has been released.
摘要翻译: 利用基于活性材料的致动的躺椅调节系统和方法适于与限定接合表面的躺椅一起使用并且可操作以调节表面的倾斜角度,并且包括被配置为选择性地防止表面枢转的锁定机构,解锁 致动器包括至少一个活动材料元件,所述至少一个活性材料元件被配置为当被激活或去激活时释放机构;信号源,其可操作以产生并向所述元件传递激活信号,更优选地,第二调节致动器包括被配置为旋转的第二活性材料元件 移动表面,以便在激活或停用并且机构已经释放时调整角度。
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公开(公告)号:US20090218859A1
公开(公告)日:2009-09-03
申请号:US12392103
申请日:2009-02-25
申请人: Jennifer P. Lawall , Steven E. Morris , Diane K. McQueen , Paul W. Alexander , Nancy L. Johnson , Alan L. Browne , Nilesh D. Mankame
发明人: Jennifer P. Lawall , Steven E. Morris , Diane K. McQueen , Paul W. Alexander , Nancy L. Johnson , Alan L. Browne , Nilesh D. Mankame
CPC分类号: B60N2/42763 , B60N2/4279
摘要: An adjustable seat ramp adapted for use with a seat base and defining a first angle of inclination, includes a structure translatably disposed within or integrally formed with the base and presenting a first position, and further includes an actuator employing a shape memory material element and configured to cause the structure to translate to a second position, wherein a second angle of inclination is defined.
摘要翻译: 适于与座椅基座一起使用并且限定第一倾斜角度的可调节座椅坡道包括可平移地设置在基座内或与基座一体形成并呈现第一位置的结构,并且还包括使用形状记忆材料元件并配置 以使结构平移到第二位置,其中限定第二倾斜角。
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