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    DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER ACTAUTOR
    12.
    发明申请
    DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER ACTAUTOR 审中-公开
    电介质弹性体

    公开(公告)号：US20160260888A1

    公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

    申请号：US15061575

    申请日：2016-03-04

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC ,  The Regents of the University of Michigan

    Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Tizoc Cruz Gonzalez ,  Jonathan E. Luntz ,  Diann Brei

    IPC: H01L41/08 ,  H01L41/33 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/083

    CPC classification number: H01L41/0475 ,  H01L41/0478 ,  H01L41/0536 ,  H01L41/0986 ,  H01L41/25

    Abstract: A dielectric elastomer actuator includes an elastomeric film and an electrode material layer on opposing sides of the film. The elastomeric film includes a first section, a second section, and a transition section disposed between the first section and the second section. The electrode material layers are disposed on the transition section and the first and second sections. The first and second sections are restrained in a pre-stretched configuration in an axial and a lateral direction, while the transition section is not restrained in the axial direction. The transition section elongates in response to the application of a voltage to the electrode material layers, such that the first and second sections move apart, in the axial direction. Likewise, the transition section is configured to contract in an absence of a voltage applied to the electrode material layers, such that the first and second sections move apart, in the axial direction.

    Abstract translation: 电介质弹性体致动器包括在膜的相对侧上的弹性膜和电极材料层。 弹性体膜包括第一部分，第二部分和设置在第一部分和第二部分之间的过渡部分。 电极材料层设置在过渡部分和第一和第二部分上。 第一部分和第二部分在轴向和横向方向被约束在预拉伸构造中，而过渡部分不受轴向限制。 过渡部分响应于向电极材料层施加电压而伸长，使得第一和第二部分沿轴向移动。 类似地，过渡部分被配置为在没有施加到电极材料层的电压的情况下收缩，使得第一部分和第二部分沿轴向移动。

    Plug assembly for opening and closing a drain hole
    13.
    发明授权
    Plug assembly for opening and closing a drain hole 有权
    用于打开和关闭排水孔的插头组件

    公开(公告)号：US09328838B2

    公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

    申请号：US14664504

    申请日：2015-03-20

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Craig A. Kollar ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Paul W. Alexander ,  Nancy L. Johnson

    IPC: F16K31/02

    CPC classification number: F16K31/025

    Abstract: A drain plug assembly that has particular application for sealing a drain hole in a battery compartment on a vehicle. The plug assembly includes a plug that inserted into the drain hole and a cover covering the plug. The plug assembly also includes a first shape memory alloy (SMA) wire having ends attached to the cover and a middle portion attached to the plug and a second SMA wire having ends attached to the cover and a middle portion attached to the plug. The plug assembly also includes a mechanical hinge attached to the plug and the cover, wherein the first SMA wire is actuated to flip the hinge to position the plug in a closed position to close the drain hole and the second SMA wire is actuated to flip the hinge to position the plug in an open position to open the drain hole.

    Abstract translation: 一种排水塞组件，其特别用于密封车辆上的电池舱中的排水孔。 插头组件包括插入到排水孔中的插头和覆盖插头的盖子。 插头组件还包括具有附接到盖的端部的第一形状记忆合金（SMA）线和附接到插头的中间部分和具有附接到盖的端部的第二SMA线和附接到插头的中间部分。 插头组件还包括附接到插头和盖的机械铰链，其中第一SMA线被致动以翻转铰链以将插头定位在关闭位置以关闭排水孔，并且第二SMA线被致动以翻转 铰链以将塞子定位在打开位置以打开排水孔。

    SURFACE TEMPERATURE-RESPONSIVE SWITCH USING SMART MATERIAL ACTUATORS
    15.
    发明申请
    SURFACE TEMPERATURE-RESPONSIVE SWITCH USING SMART MATERIAL ACTUATORS 有权
    表面温度响应开关使用智能材料执行器

    公开(公告)号：US20160093186A1

    公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

    申请号：US14855637

    申请日：2015-09-16

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Nicholas W. Pinto, IV ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Nancy L. Johnson

    IPC: G08B17/06 ,  H01H37/32

    CPC classification number: H01H37/323 ,  H01H2225/012

    Abstract: Malfunction or failure of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical equipment, for example, equipment used in manufacturing operations, is often preceded by an increase in the operating temperature of at least some portion of the equipment. A temperature-sensitive, active material-containing actuator is pre-selected to operate at a pre-determined temperature indicative of impending equipment failure and placed in thermal contact with the equipment. If the equipment achieves the pre-selected temperature the actuator signals this by closing an externally-powered circuit to enable or provide a suitable alarm signal. Additionally, the actuator may close a second circuit connected to a machine controller to alert the machine controller to take some pre-programmed action. Selected actuators are based on shape memory alloys (SMA) adapted to operate over a temperature range sufficient to encompass the expected range of pre-determined temperatures.

    Abstract translation: 机械，电气和机电设备（例如制造操作中使用的设备）的故障或故障往往在设备的至少一部分工作温度升高之前。 预先选择含温度敏感的含活性材料的致动器以在指示即将到来的设备故障并且与设备热接触的预定温度下操作。 如果设备达到预先选定的温度，则执行器通过关闭外部供电的电路来发出信号，以启用或提供合适的报警信号。 此外，致动器可以关闭连接到机器控制器的第二电路，以警告机器控制器采取一些预编程的动作。 所选择的执行器基于形状记忆合金（SMA），其适于在足以包含预定温度的预期范围的温度范围内操作。

    Exhaust gas recirculation cooler and system
    16.
    发明授权
    Exhaust gas recirculation cooler and system 有权
    废气再循环冷却器和系统

    公开(公告)号：US09145853B2

    公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

    申请号：US14023935

    申请日：2013-09-11

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Patrick G. Szymkowicz

    IPC: F02M25/07

    CPC classification number: F02M25/0737 ,  F01P2060/16 ,  F02M26/32 ,  F28D7/16 ,  F28D21/0003 ,  F28F1/08 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28F13/08 ,  F28F19/00 ,  F28F2255/04

    Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for cooling exhaust gas via a coolant includes at least one channel having an inlet and an outlet, and a casing defining a cooling chamber for carrying the coolant around the at least one channel. The exhaust gas is flowable through the at least one channel from the inlet to the outlet. At least a portion of the at least one channel is variable between a fully compressed position and an uncompressed position. The casing includes a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet through which the coolant enters and exits the cooling chamber. The casing also includes an exhaust gas inlet from which the exhaust gas enters the at least one channel, and an exhaust gas outlet into which the exhaust gas exits the at least one channel.

    Abstract translation: 用于经由冷却剂冷却废气的废气再循环（EGR）冷却器包括至少一个具有入口和出口的通道，以及限定用于将冷却剂携带在至少一个通道周围的冷却室的壳体。 废气可以从入口到出口流过至少一个通道。 所述至少一个通道的至少一部分在完全压缩位置和未压缩位置之间是可变的。 壳体包括冷却剂入口和冷却剂出口，冷却剂通过该冷却剂出口进入和离开冷却室。 壳体还包括排气进入至少一个通道的废气入口和排气离开至少一个通道的废气出口。

    CONFORMABLE SHAPE MEMORY ARTICLE
    17.
    发明申请
    CONFORMABLE SHAPE MEMORY ARTICLE 审中-公开
    一致的形状记忆文章

    公开(公告)号：US20150232973A1

    公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

    申请号：US14703431

    申请日：2015-05-04

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Robin Stevenson

    IPC: C22F1/00 ,  B29C61/06

    CPC classification number: C22F1/006 ,  B29C61/06 ,  Y10T74/20636 ,  Y10T428/13 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/25

    Abstract: A conformable shape memory article comprises a deformable enclosure covering and discrete particles disposed within the enclosure covering, wherein the discrete particles comprise a shape memory polymer, or the discrete particles have a hollow shell structure comprising a shape memory alloy. In a more specific embodiment, the enclosure is elastically deformable.

    Abstract translation: 一种适形的形状记忆物品包括一个可变形的外壳，覆盖和分散的颗粒，其设置在外壳的外壳内，其中离散的颗粒包括形状记忆聚合物，或者离散的颗粒具有包括形状记忆合金的中空壳结构。 在更具体的实施例中，外壳可弹性变形。

    100% CONVERSION OF THERMAL ENERGY TO MECHANICAL ENERGY USING SMA HEAT ENGINES
    19.
    发明申请
    100% CONVERSION OF THERMAL ENERGY TO MECHANICAL ENERGY USING SMA HEAT ENGINES 审中-公开
    使用SMA热发动机的100％转换为机械能量

    公开(公告)号：US20150000264A1

    公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

    申请号：US13929866

    申请日：2013-06-28

    Applicant: DYNALLOY, INC. ,  GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  James Holbrook Brown ,  Jeffrey W. Brown ,  Wayne Brown

    IPC: F03G7/06

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065

    Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes a first heat engine, a second heat engine, and an nth heat engine. The heat engines each include at least two rotatable pulleys and a first shape memory alloy (SMA) member. The SMA member is disposed about the at least two rotatable pulleys and defines an SMA pulley ratio. The second heat engine is disposed adjacent the first heat engine. The nth heat engine is disposed such that the second heat engine is disposed between the first heat engine and the nth heat engine. The first SMA member, the second SMA member, and the nth SMA member are configured such that a thermal energy conversion efficiency between the hot temperature region and the cold temperature region is nearly 100%.

    Abstract translation: 能量收集系统包括第一热机，第二热机和第n热机。 热机每个包括至少两个可旋转的滑轮和第一形状记忆合金（SMA）构件。 SMA构件围绕至少两个可旋转的滑轮布置并且限定SMA滑轮比。 第二热机设置在第一热机附近。 第n热发动机被设置成使得第二热力发动机设置在第一热发动机和第n热发动机之间。 第一SMA构件，第二SMA构件和第n SMA构件被配置为使得热温度区域和冷温度区域之间的热能转换效率接近100％。

    Energy harvesting system for a vehicle
    20.
    发明授权
    Energy harvesting system for a vehicle 有权
    车辆能量采集系统

    公开(公告)号：US08747264B2

    公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

    申请号：US14014778

    申请日：2013-08-30

    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

    Inventor： Paul W. Alexander ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Xiujie Gao ,  Geoffrey P. McKnight ,  Andrew C. Keefe ,  Peter Maxwell Sarosi ,  Christopher P. Henry ,  Patrick B. Usoro

    IPC: F02G5/04

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F16G1/26 ,  F16H7/02 ,  Y02T10/166

    Abstract: An energy harvesting system includes a heat engine and a component. The heat engine includes a belt, a first member, and a second member. The belt includes a strip of material and at least one wire at least partially embedded longitudinally in the strip of material. The wire includes a shape memory alloy material. A localized region of the at least one wire is configured to change crystallographic phase between martensite and austenite and either contract or expand longitudinally in response to exposure to a first temperature or a second temperature such that the strip of material corresponding to the localized region also contracts or expands. The first member is operatively connected to the belt and moves with the belt in response to the expansion or contraction of the belt. The component is operatively connected to the first member such that movement of the first member drives the component.

    Abstract translation: 能量收集系统包括热机和部件。 热机包括皮带，第一部件和第二部件。 带包括一条材料条和至少部分地沿纵向地嵌入材料条中的线。 导线包括形状记忆合金材料。 所述至少一根导线的局部区域被配置为改变马氏体和奥氏体之间的结晶相，并且响应于暴露于第一温度或第二温度而纵向收缩或膨胀，使得对应于局部区域的材料条也收缩 或扩展。 第一构件可操作地连接到带并响应于带的膨胀或收缩而与带一起移动。 组件可操作地连接到第一构件，使得第一构件的移动驱动构件。

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