Abstract:
An actuation assembly includes a first shaft comprising a first end disposed opposite a second end. The actuation assembly further includes a second shaft with a first end disposed opposite a second end. The first end of the second shaft is disposed within the second end of the first shaft such that the first end of the second shaft can move relative the second end of the first shaft. A fluid chamber formed between the first shaft and the second shaft at the second end of the first shaft. Magnetorheologic fluid is disposed inside the fluid chamber and a magnetic field generating coil is disposed around the second end of the first shaft and the first end of the second shaft.
Abstract:
A thrust vector control actuator is provided including a ram first portion, a ram second portion, the ram second portion housed within the ram first portion and defining a damper cavity between the ram first portion and the ram second portion and the ram second portion configured to operably connect to an output link, and a magneto-rheologic fluid located within the damper cavity, the magneto-rheologic fluid configured to rigidly connect the ram first portion and the ram second portion in a first state, the magneto-rheologic fluid being solid in the first state, and a second state wherein the ram second portion is moveable relative to the ram first portion and the magneto-rheologic fluid is at least partially liquefied.
Abstract:
A generator rotor system having various features is disclosed. The generator rotor system has at least one main stage generator rotor with winding-pole sets spaced annularly about the rotor. The tendency of the windings to distort and or displace under the centrifugal force of the spinning rotor is ameliorated by a winding retention member disposed axially outboard of the winding-pole sets. The winding retention member may also have a one or more cooling oil routing hole to enhance the flow of cooling oil among the windings.
Abstract:
A thrust vector control actuator is provided including a ram, a first plate housed within the ram, a second plate housed within the ram, and a dividing wall housed within the ram. The dividing wall being located between the first plate and the second plate. The dividing wall defines a first chamber within the ram comprising the first plate and a second chamber within the ram comprising the second plate. The actuator also includes an output rod housed within the ram. The output rod having a first end and a second end. The second end is configured to operably connect to an output link. The actuator also includes a load relieving mechanism located within the ram. The load relieving mechanism configured to operatively connect the ram and the output rod. The load relieving mechanism is configured to absorb at least one transient load on the output rod.
Abstract:
A thrust vector control actuator is provided including a ram first portion, a ram second portion, the ram second portion housed within the ram first portion and defining a damper cavity between the ram first portion and the ram second portion and the ram second portion configured to operably connect to an output link, and a magneto-rheologic fluid located within the damper cavity, the magneto-rheologic fluid configured to rigidly connect the ram first portion and the ram second portion in a first state, the magneto-rheologic fluid being solid in the first state, and a second state wherein the ram second portion is moveable relative to the ram first portion and the magneto-rheologic fluid is at least partially liquefied.
Abstract:
A generator rotor system having various features is disclosed. The generator rotor system has at least one main stage generator rotor with winding-pole sets spaced annularly about the rotor. The tendency of the windings to distort and or displace under the centrifugal force of the spinning rotor is ameliorated by a winding retention member disposed axially outboard of the winding-pole sets. The winding retention member may also have a one or more cooling oil routing hole to enhance the flow of cooling oil among the windings.
Abstract:
An electrical system for a motorized system can include a controllable voltage AC generator configured to be connected to a power generation unit shaft and configured to convert rotational energy to electrical energy, wherein the controllable voltage AC generator is configured to output a desired voltage irrespective of a change in a rotational speed of the controllable voltage AC generator, and an AC bus operative to connect the controllable voltage AC generator to an AC electrical device.
Abstract:
A rotor body for a high-speed generator includes a rotor body with interior and exterior surfaces, a coolant inlet and outlet, and a rotor cooling path for actively cooling the rotor body. The coolant inlet and outlet extend between the interior and exterior surfaces. An interior segment of the rotor cooling path fluidly couples the coolant inlet and coolant outlet and is bounded by the rotor body interior surface. An exterior segment of the cooling path is bounded by the rotor body exterior surface and fluidly couples the coolant outlet an environment external to the rotor body.
Abstract:
A fluid cooler packet for a plurality of electronic components has a plurality of individual cooling circuits for receiving a supply of cooling fluid from a supply header and delivering that cooling fluid to an associated electronic component. The plurality of cooling circuits each includes a return passage for receiving a return fluid after having cooled the associated electronic component, and returns the return fluid to a return header. A volume of the supply header decreases in a downstream direction as it passes over the plurality of individual cooling circuits. A volume of the return header increases as it moves in a downstream direction over the plurality of individual cooling circuits. An electronic component array is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system, method and apparatus for propelling an object across a surface is disclosed. A motor is disposed at a location of a wheel of the object and draws electrical power directly from a power supply in order to generate a constant mechanical motion such as a constant rotation. A transmission receives the constant mechanical motion from the motor and generates a variable mechanical motion such as a variable-speed rotation at a wheel. Rotation of the wheel propels the object across the surface.