公开(公告)号：US09972930B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15406920

申请日：2017-01-16

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Skepnek ,  Joseph Llorens ,  Alexandros Pirillis

IPC: H01R12/81 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R12/82

CPC classification number: H01R12/81 ,  G02B6/4281 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R12/62 ,  H01R12/772 ,  H01R12/82 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K7/02

Abstract: A transceiver assembly is provided that includes a transceiver housing having first end, having a connector and an opposite second end having a passage in communication with a printed circuit board mounted in the housing. A peripheral connector having a first end and opposite second end includes a receptacle opening at the second end. A flex circuit is disposed between the first end of the peripheral connector and the second end of the transceiver housing. The peripheral connector is capable of being displaced with respect to the transceiver housing via the flex circuit.

公开(公告)号：US20180081260A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15428706

申请日：2017-02-09

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： VLADIMIR KARASIK

IPC: G03B17/56 ,  G02B27/00

Abstract: A compact camera lens washing device received in a shroud for mounting to a vehicle. The device includes a washer housing disposed in the shroud. The washer housing includes a ring portion and a fluid source attachment. The ring portion has a main opening that is generally aligned with a lens opening of the shroud for receiving the camera lens, an attachment side that is configured to mount the washer housing to the shroud, and a washing side that is configured to frame the camera lens. The washing side is in fluid communication with the fluid source attachment. Nozzles are disposed in a transition portion of the washer housing between the ring portion and the fluid source attachment of the washer housing. The nozzles are configured to discharge fluid from the washer side and radially inwardly towards the main opening that receives the camera lens.

公开(公告)号：US20180076588A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15701310

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Luis Torres ,  Joseph Llorens ,  Alexandros Pirillis ,  Robert Skepnek

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H01R31/065 ,  H01R12/7076 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R24/542 ,  H01R2101/00 ,  H01R2201/04

Abstract: A pluggable module comprising a housing having a first end and second end, an edge connector disposed at the first end, an F-type coaxial connector at the second end and a release lever including a stamped body that is symmetrical about a centerline bisecting the length of the body. The pluggable module may comprise a miniature balun disposed within the module for converting between a single-ended input to a differential load

公开(公告)号：US20170120939A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US14929760

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： David M. Paden ,  Kerry L. Greer

IPC: B61L27/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H04B17/318

Abstract: A system and method for controlling locomotives. The system includes a remote control unit (RCU) comprising a processing device and a computer-readable storage medium and a locomotive control unit (LCU) comprising a processing device and a computer-readable storage medium. The LCU is coupled to a locomotive control system of a locomotive for controlling the locomotive and acquiring data therefrom. The LCU is configured for listening to a common radio-frequency channel for a transmission by a network node, waiting for the channel to become free, and transmitting a message after the channel has become free. The RCU is configured for listening to a common radio-frequency channel for a transmission by a network node, waiting for the channel to become free, and transmitting a message after the channel has become free. The system may include one or more repeaters for extending an operational area of the system.

公开(公告)号：US09489867B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13841386

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Michael R. Carter ,  David E. Hildreth ,  Tyler M. Miller

IPC: G09B9/00 ,  H01R43/26 ,  G09B23/18

CPC classification number: G09B23/182 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The invention provides for a shell having four sides including a front side and a front side having contact points to simulate a host component where the number of contact points and spacing between the contact points on the front side of the shell simulate the number and spacing of receptacles located on the host component so that the shell may be temporarily populated with accessories and the accessories capable of being serially removed and serially attached to the receptacles of the host component. The shell may be carried in a shipment container along with the accessories for shipping to the location of the host component. The accessories may include cable harnesses and have fiber optic connectors temporarily mounted to the component simulation shell during shipping and upon arrival at the host component, the connectors may be removed in a one-to-one matching sequence between the component simulation shell and the host component where the connectors are finally mated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种壳体，其具有包括前侧和前侧的四个侧面，其具有接触点以模拟主体部件，其中壳体的前侧上的接触点和接触点之间的间隔的数量模拟主体部件的数量和间隔 位于主机部件上的插座，使得外壳可以临时填充附件，并且附件能够被串行地移除并且串联地连接到主机部件的插座。 外壳可以与装运物品携带在装运容器中，用于运输到主机部件的位置。 附件可以包括电缆束，并且在运输过程中临时安装到组件仿真外壳上的光纤连接器，并且在到达主机组件时，连接器可以在组件模拟壳和主机之间以一对一的匹配顺序被移除 连接器最后配合的组件。

公开(公告)号：US20150276520A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14669785

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Frank URSETTA ,  Joshua C. SAUTNER

IPC: G01L3/10

CPC classification number: G01L3/102 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/122 ,  G01L3/101 ,  G01L3/103 ,  G01L3/104 ,  G01L3/105 ,  G01L3/1435 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A system and method for creating one or more magnetically conditioned regions on a rotatable shaft or disk-shaped torque sensing element, wherein rotation noise produced by the element due to magnetic field variations is substantially negated, and a system and method for creating one or more magnetically conditioned regions on a rotatable shaft or disk-shaped element to allow the element to function as part of a rotational speed or rotational position sensing device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在可旋转的轴或盘形扭矩感测元件上产生一个或多个磁调节区域的系统和方法，其中由于磁场变化而由元件产生的旋转噪声基本上被否定，以及用于创建一个或多个 旋转轴或盘形元件上的磁调节区域，以允许元件用作转速或旋转位置检测装置的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US09103861B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US14052212

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Ian Sage

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G01R27/2605 ,  H03K17/9622

Abstract: A multi-function sensor apparatus includes multiple sensing electrodes and a control circuit adapted to receive signals from each of the sensing electrodes and to deem whether the sensing electrodes are in a touched state or an untouched state. The control circuit also is adapted to selectively provide an output based on the sensor's states and the manner in which the sensors came to be in such states.

Abstract translation: 多功能传感器装置包括多个感测电极和适于从每个感测电极接收信号并且确定感测电极是处于触摸状态还是未触动状态的控制电路。 控制电路还适于选择性地提供基于传感器状态的输出和传感器处于这种状态的方式。

公开(公告)号：US20150204737A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14586017

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Moran ,  Frank Ursetta

IPC: G01L1/12

CPC classification number: G01L1/122 ,  G01L1/125 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A magnetoelastic sensor. The magnetoelastic sensor uses strain-induced magnetic anisotropy to measure the tension or compression present in a plate. During construction, an annular region of the plate is magnetized with a circumferential magnetization. Magnetic field sensors are placed near this magnetized band at locations where the magnetization direction is non-parallel and non-perpendicular to the axis of tension. The strain-induced magnetic anisotropy caused by tension or compression then produces a shift in the magnetization direction in the plate regions near the field sensors, thereby causing magnetic field changes which are detected by the magnetic field sensors. The magnetic field sensors are connected to an electronic circuit which outputs a voltage signal which indicates the tension or compression in the plate.

Abstract translation: 磁弹性传感器。 磁弹性传感器使用应变诱导的磁各向异性来测量板中存在的张力或压缩。 在施工期间，板的环形区域被圆周磁化磁化。 在磁化方向不平行且不垂直于张力轴的位置处，磁场传感器放置在该磁化带附近。 由张力或压缩引起的应变引起的磁各向异性随后在场传感器附近的板区产生磁化方向的偏移，从而引起由磁场传感器检测的磁场变化。 磁场传感器连接到电子电路，其输出指示板中的张力或压缩的电压信号。

公开(公告)号：US09075218B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14275040

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Michael R. Carter ,  David E. Hildreth ,  Robert C. Neumann ,  Tyler M. Miller

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/44 ,  H04Q1/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04Q1/09 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A rack cabling system including a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a first end having cable pathway openings and a second end having connector elements mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector element mounted on the second end and the first connector element having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses are routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so the first cable harness is terminated at the first connector element in the first position.

Abstract translation: 一种机架布线系统，包括其上安装有第一硬件部件的机架和安装在与第一硬件部件相邻的机架上的接线板外壳。 接线板壳体不超过三个机架单元（RU空间），接线板壳体包括具有电缆通路开口的第一端和具有安装在其中的连接器元件的第二端。 接线板可以具有位于壳体的第一侧附近并限定主要位置的第一电缆通道开口和安装在第二端上的第一连接器元件，并且第一连接器元件具有对应于第一端部的主要位置的第一位置 电缆通道开口。 电缆线路在第一硬件部件和接线板外壳之间的电缆的弯曲小于三次，因此第一电缆线束处于第一连接器元件处于第一位置。

公开(公告)号：US09046430B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13836602

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Moran ,  Frank Ursetta

IPC: G01L3/02 ,  G01L3/10

CPC classification number: G01L3/102 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01D5/2448 ,  G01L3/103 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/53196

Abstract: A system and method for creating one or more magnetically conditioned regions on a rotatable shaft or disk-shaped torque sensing element, wherein rotation noise produced by the element due to magnetic field variations is substantially negated. Upon magnetization of the torque sensing element, rotation noise produced by the magnetically conditioned region is measured. Adjustment factors are calculated based on the measured rotation noise, and the adjustment factors are used to adjust a magnetic field source during subsequent magnetization of the torque sensing element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在可旋转轴或盘形扭矩感测元件上产生一个或多个磁调节区域的系统和方法，其中由于磁场变化而由元件产生的旋转噪声基本上被否定。 在扭矩感测元件的磁化时，测量由磁调节区域产生的旋转噪声。 基于测量的旋转噪声来计算调整因子，并且调整因子用于在扭矩感测元件的后续磁化期间调整磁场源。