公开(公告)号：US08744603B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12814841

申请日：2010-06-14

申请人： Xiujie Gao ,  Lei Hao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Mark A. Voss

发明人： Xiujie Gao ,  Lei Hao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  Mark A. Voss

IPC分类号： G05B11/01 ,  G05B9/02 ,  G05D1/10

CPC分类号： G05B9/02

摘要： A method for executing mechanical overload protection to prevent commanding a control signal to a linear actuator that may mechanically overload the linear actuator when an overload condition of the linear actuator is detected, the linear actuator utilized for controlling a movable element associated with the linear actuator responsive to the control signal, includes monitoring an overload condition based on position change of the movable element associated with the linear actuator during an integration period and excess energy during the integration period, de-energizing the linear actuator when an overload condition has been detected, monitoring an overload retry counter based on the number of cycles the overload condition is detected, comparing the overload retry counter to an overload retry threshold, an reenergizing the linear actuator when the overload retry counter is less than the overload retry threshold and maintaining de-energizing of the linear actuator when the overload retry counter is at least the overload retry threshold.

摘要翻译： 一种用于执行机械过载保护的方法，以防止在检测到线性致动器的过载状况时机械地使线性致动器过载的线性致动器的控制信号，用于控制与线性致动器相关联的可移动元件的线性致动器响应 对于控制信号，包括在积分期间基于与线性致动器相关联的可移动元件的位置变化以及在积分期间内的过剩能量来监视过载状态，当已经检测到过载状况时，使线性致动器断电 基于检测到过载条件的循环次数的过载重试计数器，将过载重试计数器与过载重试阈值进行比较，当过载重试计数器小于过载重试阈值时，重新激活线性致动器，并保持断电 线性执行机构过载时 尝试计数器至少是过载重试阈值。

公开(公告)号：US20110120113A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US12947870

申请日：2010-11-17

申请人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Patrick B. Usoro ,  Xiujie Gao

发明人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Patrick B. Usoro ,  Xiujie Gao

IPC分类号： F02G1/04

CPC分类号： F02G5/04 ,  Y02T10/166

摘要： An energy harvesting system comprises a first region having a first temperature and a second region having a second temperature. A heat engine is configured for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. The heat engine includes a plurality of discrete elements of a shape memory alloy each having a crystallographic phase changeable between austenite and martensite in response to a temperature difference between the first region and the second region. At least one member of the heat engine is driven to rotate about a first axis by the phase change of the plurality of discrete elements.

摘要翻译： 能量收集系统包括具有第一温度的第一区域和具有第二温度的第二区域。 热机被配置为将热能转换成机械能。 热引擎包括形状记忆合金的多个离散元件，每个元件具有响应于第一区域和第二区域之间的温度差而在奥氏体和马氏体之间具有可变化的结晶相。 通过多个离散元件的相位变化，驱动热发动机的至少一个构件绕第一轴旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20090173305A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12344376

申请日：2008-12-26

申请人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Thomas H. Froling ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Matthew D. Scrase ,  Clifford Jason Yee ,  Evan P. Joranlien ,  Mark D. Dickens ,  Arnold G. Warner ,  Laurence M. Lemaire

发明人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Thomas H. Froling ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Matthew D. Scrase ,  Clifford Jason Yee ,  Evan P. Joranlien ,  Mark D. Dickens ,  Arnold G. Warner ,  Laurence M. Lemaire

IPC分类号： F02M35/104

CPC分类号： F02M35/161 ,  F02B27/001 ,  F02B27/005 ,  F02B27/0284 ,  F02M35/10013 ,  F02M35/10301 ,  F02M35/1034 ,  F02M35/104 ,  Y02T10/146

摘要： An active air intake adapted for selectively regulating fluid flow into an engine generally includes a housing defining an opening, a covering member disposed relative to the opening and translatable between opened and closed conditions, an actuator including an active material element operable to effect movement of the member, a load limit protector configured to present a secondary output path for the element, an overheat protection mechanism for preventing unintentional activation and stress loads in the element, a biasing mechanism for returning the member to the original condition, and a latching mechanism for retaining the member in the closed condition.

摘要翻译： 适于选择性地调节流入发动机的流体的主动进气口通常包括限定开口的壳体，相对于开口设置并可在打开和关闭状态之间平移的盖构件，包括活动材料元件的致动器，其可操作以实现 构件，其构造成呈现所述元件的次级输出路径，用于防止所述元件中的无意激活和应力负载的过热保护机构，用于使所述构件返回到原始状态的偏置机构，以及用于保持 该成员处于关闭状态。

公开(公告)号：US08708787B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US12611322

申请日：2009-11-03

申请人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Mark A. Voss ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  John N. Owens ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  Brian D. Hu

发明人： Paul W. Alexander ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Mark A. Voss ,  Derek L. Patterson ,  John N. Owens ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  Brian D. Hu

IPC分类号： B60H1/24

CPC分类号： B60H1/26 ,  B60H1/008 ,  B60H1/24 ,  B60H1/248 ,  F16K17/003 ,  F16K17/0413 ,  F16K17/042 ,  F16K31/004 ,  F16K31/025

摘要： A pressure relief valve includes a housing and vane that is movable to one of an open position and a closed position. A linear actuator mechanically couples between the movable vane and the housing. The linear actuator is a wire device fabricated from a shape memory alloy. An actuable latching system is configured to retain the movable vane in one of the open position and the closed position for an indeterminate time period.

摘要翻译： 减压阀包括可移动到打开位置和关闭位置之一的壳体和叶片。 线性致动器机械地联接在可动叶片和壳体之间。 线性致动器是由形状记忆合金制成的线装置。 致动闩锁系统构造成将可移动叶片保持在打开位置和关闭位置中的一个处于不确定的时间段。

公开(公告)号：US08972032B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US12797911

申请日：2010-06-10

申请人： Lei Hao ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Sanjeev M. Naik

发明人： Lei Hao ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Sanjeev M. Naik

IPC分类号： G05B9/02 ,  H02N2/14 ,  H02N2/10

CPC分类号： H02N2/142 ,  H02N2/10

摘要： A method for detecting a mechanical overload condition of an energized linear actuator to prevent commanding an activation signal to the linear actuator that may mechanically overload the linear actuator includes monitoring feedback variation of a movable element associated with the linear actuator including monitoring a present feedback signal of the movable element, monitoring a previous feedback signal of the movable element, comparing the present feedback signal and the previous feedback signal and determining the feedback variation based on the comparing. The feedback variation is compared to a feedback variation threshold. An input signal associated with the activation signal for controlling the linear actuator is monitored and the input signal compared to an input signal threshold. The electrical overload condition is detected when the feedback variation is less than the feedback variation threshold and the input signal is greater than the input signal threshold.

摘要翻译： 一种用于检测通电的线性致动器的机械过载状况以防止对线性致动器的启动信号的指令，该线性致动器可以使线性致动器机械地过载，包括监测与线性致动器相关联的可移动元件的反馈变化，包括监视与线性致动器的当前反馈信号 可移动元件，监测可移动元件的先前反馈信号，比较当前反馈信号和先前反馈信号，并基于该比较确定反馈变化。 将反馈变化与反馈变化阈值进行比较。 监测与用于控制线性致动器的激活信号相关联的输入信号，并将输入信号与输入信号阈值进行比较。 当反馈变化小于反馈变化阈值并且输入信号大于输入信号阈值时，检测到电气过载状况。

公开(公告)号：US08436571B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12784541

申请日：2010-05-21

申请人： Lei Hao ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  Kenneth J. Shoemaker ,  Suresh Gopalakrishnan ,  Sanjeev M. Naik ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Tony J. Deschutter

发明人： Lei Hao ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  Kenneth J. Shoemaker ,  Suresh Gopalakrishnan ,  Sanjeev M. Naik ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Tony J. Deschutter

IPC分类号： G05B11/01

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107

摘要： A linear actuator associated with an actuator system for a device includes a wire cable fabricated from an active material. The linear actuator couples to the device and to the moveable element. The active material induces strain in the linear actuator in response to an activation signal. The linear actuator translates the moveable element relative to the device in response to the induced strain. An activation controller electrically connects to the linear actuator and generates the activation signal. A position feedback sensor monitors a position of the moveable element.

摘要翻译： 与用于装置的致动器系统相关联的线性致动器包括由活性材料制成的线缆。 线性致动器耦合到装置和可移动元件。 响应于激活信号，活性材料在线性致动器中引起应变。 线性执行器响应于感应应变而相对于装置平移可移动元件。 激活控制器电连接到线性致动器并产生激活信号。 位置反馈传感器监测可移动元件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130098029A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13280387

申请日：2011-10-25

申请人： Nicholas W. Pinto, IV ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Thomas W. Cox ,  Xiujie Gao

发明人： Nicholas W. Pinto, IV ,  Scott R. Webb ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Thomas W. Cox ,  Xiujie Gao

IPC分类号： F01B29/10

CPC分类号： F03G7/065 ,  F04B9/02 ,  F04B19/22 ,  F04B53/14 ,  F05C2251/08

摘要： A pumping assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first movable element selectively movable within a first pump housing and an actuator including an active material. The active material is configured to undergo a change in attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material is operatively connected to the first movable element such that the change in attribute causes the first movable element to move within the first pump housing. In one example, the active material is a shape memory alloy material having a crystallographic phase that is changeable between Austenite and Martensite in response to the activation signal.

摘要翻译： 提供泵组件。 组件包括可在第一泵壳体内选择性地移动的第一可移动元件和包括活性材料的致动器。 活动材料被配置为响应于激活信号而经历属性的改变。 活性材料可操作地连接到第一可移动元件，使得属性的变化使得第一可移动元件在第一泵壳体内移动。 在一个实例中，活性材料是具有响应于激活信号在奥氏体和马氏体之间变化的晶体相的形状记忆合金材料。

公开(公告)号：US08091280B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US11756781

申请日：2007-06-01

申请人： Andrew J. Hanzel ,  Louise E. Stauffer ,  Maurice J. Gisler ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Craig A. Kollar ,  Jack L. Bailey ,  Gregory Lynn Dantzler ,  Michael Reber White

发明人： Andrew J. Hanzel ,  Louise E. Stauffer ,  Maurice J. Gisler ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Craig A. Kollar ,  Jack L. Bailey ,  Gregory Lynn Dantzler ,  Michael Reber White

IPC分类号： E05F15/20

CPC分类号： B60R25/2054 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05F2015/763 ,  E05Y2400/82 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2400/858 ,  E05Y2800/106

摘要： A vehicle is provided having a sensor for detecting a vehicle occupant's presence, and another sensor for detecting an owner's response with respect to automatically opening a vehicle closure panel. An actuator opens the closure panel when the occupant's presence and response are detected. A signal from an emitter outside the vehicle signals occupant presence. A photoelectric and/or optical device, audio receiver, and/or touch-sensitive sensor detects the response. The optical device projects a light beam, and breaking the beam with a gesture signals the response. An automatic closure panel opening apparatus has an RF receiver adapted to receive an RF signal to detect occupant presence, a sensor for detecting the occupant response, and an actuator for opening the closure panel when both the presence and occupant response are detected. A method for automatically opening the closure panel includes detecting an occupant presence and response, and automatically opening the closure panel when a predetermined response is detected.

摘要翻译： 提供一种车辆，其具有用于检测车辆乘员的存在的传感器，以及用于检测相对于自动打开车辆关闭面板的车主的响应的另一传感器。 当检测到乘员的存在和响应时，执行器打开闭合面板。 来自车辆外的发射器的信号指示乘员存在。 光电和/或光学设备，音频接收器和/或触敏传感器检测响应。 光学装置投射光束，并用手势打破光束来表示响应。 自动闭合面板打开装置具有适于接收RF信号以检测乘员存在的RF接收器，用于检测乘员响应的传感器，以及用于当检测到存在和占用响应时打开闭合面板的致动器。 用于自动打开闭合面板的方法包括检测乘员的存在和响应，并且当检测到预定响应时自动打开闭合面板。

公开(公告)号：US20100326070A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12784541

申请日：2010-05-21

申请人： Lei Hao ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  Kenneth J. Shoemaker ,  Suresh Gopalakrishnan ,  Sanjeev M. Naik ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Tony J. Deschutter

发明人： Lei Hao ,  Chandra S. Namuduri ,  Kenneth J. Shoemaker ,  Suresh Gopalakrishnan ,  Sanjeev M. Naik ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Tony J. Deschutter

IPC分类号： F03G7/06

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107

摘要： A linear actuator associated with an actuator system for a device includes a wire cable fabricated from an active material. The linear actuator couples to the device and to the moveable element. The active material induces strain in the linear actuator in response to an activation signal. The linear actuator translates the moveable element relative to the device in response to the induced strain. An activation controller electrically connects to the linear actuator and generates the activation signal. A position feedback sensor monitors a position of the moveable element.

摘要翻译： 与用于装置的致动器系统相关联的线性致动器包括由活性材料制成的线缆。 线性致动器耦合到装置和可移动元件。 响应于激活信号，活性材料在线性致动器中引起应变。 线性执行器响应于感应应变而相对于装置平移可移动元件。 激活控制器电连接到线性致动器并产生激活信号。 位置反馈传感器监测可移动元件的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100244505A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12414750

申请日：2009-03-31

申请人： Robert L. Demick ,  Daniel W. Booth ,  John M. Coleman ,  Ralph C. Dewitt ,  Jonathan E. Kring ,  Paul J. Dulman, III ,  Jesse J. Brinster ,  Patrick B. Usoro ,  Xiujie Gao

发明人： Robert L. Demick ,  Daniel W. Booth ,  John M. Coleman ,  Ralph C. Dewitt ,  Jonathan E. Kring ,  Paul J. Dulman, III ,  Jesse J. Brinster ,  Patrick B. Usoro ,  Xiujie Gao

IPC分类号： B60N3/00 ,  A47C7/62 ,  B60R7/04 ,  B60N2/64 ,  B60N2/44 ,  H04N5/64

CPC分类号： B60R11/0235 ,  B60N2/879 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R2011/0015 ,  B60R2011/0075 ,  B60R2011/0084 ,  B60R2011/0085 ,  B60R2011/0094

摘要： A screen apparatus includes a screen assembly and structure. The structure defines a cavity having an opening to a vehicle passenger compartment. The screen assembly includes a frame and a video screen mounted with respect to the frame. The screen assembly is selectively movable between a retracted position in which the screen is inside the cavity and concealed from view, and a deployed position in which the screen is outside the cavity and visible from the passenger compartment. The screen apparatus is configured such that the movement of the screen assembly between the retracted and deployed positions is restricted to substantially linear translation.

摘要翻译： 屏幕装置包括屏幕组件和结构。 该结构限定了具有到车辆乘客舱的开口的空腔。 屏幕组件包括相对于框架安装的框架和视频屏幕。 屏幕组件可选择性地在屏幕在腔内并从视野中隐藏的缩回位置和展开位置之间移动，其中屏幕在空腔外部并且可以从乘客舱看到。 屏幕装置被构造成使得屏幕组件在缩回位置和展开位置之间的移动被限制为基本上线性的平移。