公开(公告)号：US20130091772A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13273259

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Justin BERGER ,  Jedediah Taylor DAWSON

Inventor： Justin BERGER ,  Jedediah Taylor DAWSON

IPC: F25C5/16 ,  E05F15/18

CPC classification number: E05F15/60 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2800/71 ,  E05Y2900/31 ,  F25C5/22

Abstract: An apparatus includes a duct door rotatably mounted in relation to an ice dispenser recess, and a selectively energizable shape memory alloy wire coupled to the duct door such that the shape memory alloy wire causes the duct door to rotate between its open and closed positions, when the wire is energized and de-energized respectively. A method of using an apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括相对于冰分配器凹槽可旋转地安装的管道门和耦合到管道门的选择性激励形状记忆合金丝，使得形状记忆合金丝使得管道门在其打开和关闭位置之间旋转， 导线分别通电和断电。 还公开了一种使用装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08375519B1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12460984

申请日：2009-07-27

Applicant: Darrell Glenn Cooper ,  Jose Carrillo, III

Inventor： Darrell Glenn Cooper ,  Jose Carrillo, III

IPC: E05D11/10

CPC classification number: E05F1/006 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  Y10T16/54 ,  Y10T16/557

Abstract: A Signal Activated Door Hinge is typically a three-hinge door's central hinge. The lower part of the hinge plates attaches to an upper sprocket pinned to a lower sprocket which supports a central drop shaft extending to the bottom of the cover tube. An annular drop weight slides on the drop shaft, latching to a pivoted release lever near the drop shaft top. A bi-metallic muscle wire controls the pivoted release lever. As electric signal reaches the muscle wire, the release lever rotates away from the drop weight which unlatches and slides down the drop shaft under gravity, impacting the bottom of the drop shaft and pulling it down to open the sprocket connections. A coiled spiral activation spring inside the upper sprocket unwinds, rotating a hinge plate. To reset, the signal is canceled and the drop weight raised to the latched position in the release lever.

Abstract translation: 信号激活的门铰链通常是三铰门的中心铰链。 铰链板的下部附接到固定到下链轮的上链轮，该链轮支撑延伸到盖管底部的中心下降轴。 环形液滴重量在液滴轴上滑动，在液滴轴顶部附近锁定到枢转释放杆。 双金属肌肉线控制枢转释放杆。 当电信号到达肌肉线时，释放杆旋转远离液滴重物，该重物在重力作用下松开并滑下液滴轴，撞击液滴轴的底部并将其向下拉以打开链轮连接。 上链轮内的螺旋螺旋激活弹簧解开，旋转铰链板。 要复位，信号被取消，下降重量提升到释放杆中的锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US08225458B1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11290168

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Steven M. Hoffberg

Inventor： Steven M. Hoffberg

IPC: E05F3/00

CPC classification number: E05F3/222 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  E05F3/10 ,  E05F3/102 ,  E05F15/42 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T16/27 ,  Y10T16/276 ,  Y10T16/62 ,  Y10T16/625

Abstract: A method for controlling a door, comprising the steps of storing energy during a manual opening of a door, sensing an object within a doorway, selectively applying a force derived from the stored energy, to close the door, based on the sensing of an object in the doorway. The closure is preferably controlled by an electronic control. A door closing device comprising an energy storage device for storing energy during door opening and releasing the stored energy to subsequently close the door, a damping system for damping a closure of the door, a sensor for detecting an object within a doorway, having an output, a controllable device for selectively restraining the energy storage device from closing the door, and a control system for controlling the controllable device based on the output.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制门的方法，包括以下步骤：在门的手动打开期间存储能量，感测门口内的物体，选择性地施加从存储的能量导出的力，以基于物体的感测来关闭门 在门口 闭合件优选地由电子控制器控制。 一种门关闭装置，包括能量存储装置，用于在门打开期间存储能量并释放所存储的能量以随后关闭门;阻尼系统，用于阻尼门的封闭;传感器，用于检测门口内的物体， ，用于选择性地限制能量存储装置关闭门的可控装置，以及用于基于输出来控制可控制装置的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110279004A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13104040

申请日：2011-05-10

Applicant: Walter Assmann ,  David Buhl ,  Volker Marks ,  Stefan Tiekoetter ,  Cornelius Wolf

Inventor： Walter Assmann ,  David Buhl ,  Volker Marks ,  Stefan Tiekoetter ,  Cornelius Wolf

IPC: A47L15/42 ,  A47B81/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/4259 ,  E05Y2201/426 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/75 ,  E05Y2900/304

Abstract: An automatic warewashing machine includes a washing chamber, a hinged door configured to close the washing chamber, and a force-locking latching mechanism configured to hold the door in a closed position and release the door in response to a pulling force. The force-locking latching mechanism is disposed on the washing chamber or on a body enclosing the washing chamber. A door opening system is also included and has a push-open unit configured to automatically open the door to at least an ajar position. The push-open unit includes a motor-driven push-type opening bar.

Abstract translation: 一种自动洗碗机，包括洗涤室，构造成关闭洗涤室的铰链门，以及构造成将门保持在关闭位置并且响应于拉力而释放门的力锁定闩锁机构。 力锁定锁定机构设置在洗涤室或包围洗涤室的主体上。 还包括门打开系统，并且具有推开单元，其构造成将门自动地打开至少一个空气位置。 推开单元包括电动推动式开启杆。

公开(公告)号：US20110265382A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12771276

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Russell W. Timmermann

Inventor： Russell W. Timmermann

IPC: E05F15/20 ,  E05F15/10

CPC classification number: E05C17/62 ,  E05B47/0004 ,  E05B47/023 ,  E05B65/0007 ,  E05B65/0835 ,  E05B2047/0073 ,  E05D15/063 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2201/244 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/328 ,  E05Y2400/66 ,  E05Y2400/818 ,  E05Y2600/32 ,  E05Y2600/62 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/104 ,  E05Y2800/21 ,  E05Y2900/40

Abstract: A system for moving a barrier protecting a restricted area. A stationary linear induction motor moves the barrier by applying a magnetic field from the linear induction motor to a reaction fin attached to the barrier. The reaction fin has a rectangular beam or protrusion forming a groove on each side, which is engaged with guide members to guide the barrier. Holes are evenly spaced along the length of the reaction fin. Magnetic sensors sense the holes during movement of the barrier to determine the speed, position and direction of the barrier. A locking mechanism engages a pin into any one of the holes to lock the barrier in a fixed location. A heater is disposed within the rectangular beams or protrusions of the reaction fin to melt ice in cold weather environments. The system is operated by a main control logic that receives input data from the electronic sensors and controls the linear induction motor, heater and locking mechanism.

Abstract translation: 用于移动保护受限制区域的屏障的系统。 静止的线性感应电动机通过将来自线性感应电动机的磁场施加到附接到屏障的反作用翅片来移动障碍物。 反应翅片具有在每一侧上形成凹槽的矩形梁或突起，其与引导构件接合以引导障碍物。 孔沿着反应片的长度均匀间隔开。 磁性传感器在屏障运动期间感应孔，以确定屏障的速度，位置和方向。 锁定机构将销钉接合到任何一个孔中，以将屏障锁定在固定位置。 加热器设置在反应翅片的矩形梁或突起内，以在寒冷的天气环境中融化冰。 该系统由主控制逻辑运行，该控制逻辑接收来自电子传感器的输入数据并控制线性感应电动机，加热器和锁定机构。

公开(公告)号：US20110254657A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12761653

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  E05F3/10

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/25 ,  E05Y2201/256 ,  E05Y2201/264 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/34 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/612 ,  E05Y2400/616 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  G05B2219/23064 ,  G05B2219/2628

Abstract: A door closer with a teach mode is disclosed. The door closer that can be self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The control unit includes a teach mode that can be invoked at installation time, or any other time, so that appropriate information can be stored in memory regarding an installation configuration, relative jamb position, swing (right or left handed) and other parameters. These values can be accessed by control circuitry in the controller for use in controlling the door closer during operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有示教模式的闭门器。 可以自动启动的门关闭器，并且包括控制单元，用于智能地控制门内的阀门，以根据需要改变门关闭器的操作特性。 控制单元包括可以在安装时间或任何其他时间调用的教学模式，使得适当的信息可以存储在存储器中，关于安装配置，相对侧排位置，摆动（右手或左手）和其他参数。 这些值可由控制器中的控制电路访问，以用于在操作期间控制闭门器。

公开(公告)号：US07967367B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12683127

申请日：2010-01-06

Applicant: John A. Cafeo ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Gary L. Jones ,  Nancy L. Johnson

Inventor： John A. Cafeo ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Gary L. Jones ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: E05D9/00 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05D7/0018 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/104 ,  E05Y2800/342 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T16/5323 ,  Y10T16/5324 ,  Y10T16/53247 ,  Y10T16/5326 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T292/03 ,  Y10T292/096 ,  Y10T292/1014

Abstract: An adjustable closure hinge assembly, includes a first hinge portion having a first aperture, a second hinge portion having a second aperture coaxially aligned with the first aperture, a hinge member disposed in the first and second apertures for joining the first and second hinge portions, wherein the hinge member further comprises a spacer intermediate walls defining the first and second apertures and the hinge member, wherein the spacer comprises an active material, and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in at least one property of the active material, wherein the change in the at least one property is effective to provide up to six degrees of freedom to the hinge member and less than or equal to two degrees of freedom in the absence of the activation signal.

Abstract translation: 可调节的闭合铰链组件包括具有第一孔的第一铰链部分，具有与第一孔同轴对准的第二孔的第二铰链部分，设置在第一和第二孔中用于接合第一和第二铰链部分的铰链部件， 其中所述铰链构件还包括限定所述第一和第二孔和所述铰链构件的间隔件中间壁，其中所述间隔件包括活性材料和与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置，其中所述致动装置可操作以选择性地施加 活化材料的活化信号并且在活性材料的至少一个性质中产生可逆变化，其中至少一种性质的改变有效地为铰链构件提供高达六个自由度并且小于或等于 到没有激活信号的两个自由度。

公开(公告)号：US07896972B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US11424426

申请日：2006-06-15

Applicant: Erik Berends ,  Markus Druecker ,  Dirk Wegener

Inventor： Erik Berends ,  Markus Druecker ,  Dirk Wegener

IPC: B08B7/04 ,  B08B3/04

CPC classification number: A47L15/0034 ,  A47L15/0049 ,  A47L15/4259 ,  A47L2401/04 ,  A47L2401/20 ,  A47L2501/22 ,  E05Y2201/412 ,  E05Y2201/426 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2900/304

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a hinged door for closing the tub, a sealing gasket disposed between the tub and the door, a device control unit, a closing plate connected to the tub and movable by a motor, a latching element disposed on the door, and a closing tab disposed on the closing plate for engaging with the latching element for closing the door and enabling the device control unit to partially open the door. The closing plate is movable into first and second positions to bring the door into respective first and second partially open positions with respective first and second gap widths. The second gap width is larger than the first gap width.

Abstract translation: 一种洗碗机，包括一个桶，一个用于关闭桶的铰接门，设置在桶和门之间的密封垫，一个装置控制单元，一个连接到该桶并且可由电动机移动的封闭板，一个设置在门上的锁定元件 以及设置在所述封闭板上用于与所述闭锁元件接合以关闭所述门并使所述设备控制单元部分地打开所述门的闭合突舌。 闭合板可移动到第一和第二位置，以使门进入具有相应的第一和第二间隙宽度的相应的第一和第二部分打开位置。 第二间隙宽度大于第一间隙宽度。

公开(公告)号：US07845648B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US11769905

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: Andrew C. Keefe ,  William Barvosa-Carter ,  Christopher P. Henry ,  Guillermo A. Herrera ,  Geoffrey P. Mc Knight ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

Inventor： Andrew C. Keefe ,  William Barvosa-Carter ,  Christopher P. Henry ,  Guillermo A. Herrera ,  Geoffrey P. Mc Knight ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: F16J3/00 ,  F16J15/02

CPC classification number: E06B7/2314 ,  B60J10/15 ,  B60J10/16 ,  B60J10/244 ,  B60J10/40 ,  B60J10/50 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05B15/16 ,  E05B15/1607 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B47/0011 ,  E05B81/00 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05C19/001 ,  E05C19/166 ,  E05F1/00 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/614 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  F16J15/022 ,  F16J15/025 ,  F16J15/027 ,  F16J15/028 ,  F16J15/061 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16J15/0806 ,  Y10S277/921 ,  Y10S292/65 ,  Y10T16/56 ,  Y10T292/11

Abstract: Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.

Abstract translation: 主动密封组件采用可被控制和远程改变以改变密封效能的活性材料，其中主动密封组件主动地改变诸如刚度，形状取向等的模量性质。 以这种方式，在诸如车门应用的密封应用中，可以最小化门打开和关闭的努力，从而可以最大化密封效果。

公开(公告)号：US07537091B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-26

申请号：US10577985

申请日：2003-11-17

Applicant: Richard N. Fargo

Inventor： Richard N. Fargo

IPC: B66B13/14

CPC classification number: E05F15/652 ,  B66B13/08 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2201/46 ,  E05Y2201/706 ,  E05Y2900/104

Abstract: An elevator door mover device (40) includes a threaded ferromagnetic shaft (42). Magnetic movers (48) associated with doors (26) generate magnetic fields that cause the doors to move responsive to rotation of the shaft (42). In one example, a controller (46) controls a speed of a motor (44) that drives the shaft (42). The controller (46) in some examples also selectively controls the strength of the magnetic fields of the movers, which provides more customizable door performance.

Abstract translation: 升降机起动器装置（40）包括螺纹铁磁轴（42）。 与门（26）相关联的磁力移动器（48）产生磁场，导致门响应于轴（42）的旋转而移动。 在一个示例中，控制器（46）控制驱动轴（42）的马达（44）的速度。 在一些示例中，控制器（46）还选择性地控制移动器的磁场的强度，其提供更可定制的门性能。