公开(公告)号：US20100013226A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12349868

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

Inventor： Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B65H75/00 ,  H02P9/04 ,  F16H35/00 ,  B64B1/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/00 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y10S416/06 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed.

Abstract translation: 以下公开了能够在更高海拔地区利用更高速度和更持久的风的风力涡轮机能量转换装置。 风力涡轮机能量转换装置包括连接到系绳一端的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其可以包括多个较短的系绳，另一端连接到陆地锚固点。 无人机在高度达到40英里/小时以上的高空飞行。 无人机包括具有一个或多个尾随风力涡轮机的飞翼，并且飞行空中机动设计，以将相对风速增加到真实风速的大约四倍。

公开(公告)号：US20090272924A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12170142

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

IPC: F16K1/32

CPC classification number: F16K41/10 ,  F16K1/36

Abstract: A self-aligning poppet valve assembly is disclosed. The self-aligning poppet valve assembly is disposed within the inner wall of a conduit and comprises a movable sealing member having a poppet guide, a seat portion comprising an inner receptacle adapted to receive the moveable sealing member, a sealing flange adapted to contact the moveable sealing member, thereby selectively inhibiting fluid flow past the moveable sealing member, and a guide receiving portion coupled the poppet guide, and a sealing device surrounding the seat portion and adapted to maintain a seal between the seat portion and the inner wall of the conduit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种自调心提升阀组件。 自对准提升阀组件设置在管道的内壁内，并且包括具有提升引导件的可移动密封构件，包括适于容纳可移动密封构件的内部容器的座部分，适于接触可移动 密封构件，从而选择性地阻止流体流过可移动密封构件;以及引导件接收部分，其联接提升阀导向件，以及密封装置，其围绕座椅部分并且适于保持座部和导管内壁之间的密封。

公开(公告)号：US20070024234A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US10813704

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: Calvin Potter ,  Sharon Brault ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Calvin Potter ,  Sharon Brault ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/34 ,  B63G8/001 ,  H02J2001/004

Abstract: A charging system for an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is disposed within a submerged docking station. The charging system includes a battery, a fuel cell, a fuel source, and a charge controller. The battery supplies electrical power to an electrical distribution bus in the docking station. The charge controller monitors the charge state of the battery and, when needed, activates the fuel cell to recharge the battery. The charge controller also activates the fuel cell when a UUV is docked in the docking station for recharging of its power plant.

Abstract translation: 无人水下飞机（UUV）的充电系统设置在淹没坞站内。 充电系统包括电池，燃料电池，燃料源和充电控制器。 电池为坞站中的配电总线供电。 充电控制器监视电池的充电状态，并在需要时激活燃料电池给电池充电。 当UUV对接在坞站中以对其发电厂进行充电时，充电控制器还激活燃料电池。

公开(公告)号：US20060104559A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10991751

申请日：2004-11-17

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Brent Bristol

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Brent Bristol

IPC: F16C33/60

CPC classification number: F16C33/80 ,  F16C19/06 ,  F16C33/60 ,  F16C33/7886 ,  F16C2361/55

Abstract: A bearing assembly is provided that has an inner and outer ring, a plurality of balls therebetween, and a side shield. The rings each have an inner peripheral surface, an outer peripheral surface and first and second sides extending therebetween. The outer ring is concentric to the inner ring, and includes a fracture extending between the inner and outer peripheral surfaces and a groove formed between the outer ring first side and outer peripheral surface. The side shield includes a retainer section coupled to a shield section. The retainer section couples to one of the outer ring first and second sides and the annular flange extends from the retainer section and is disposed within the groove to clamp the outer ring fracture. The shield section extends from the retainer section at least partially to the inner ring first side without contacting the inner ring first side.

Abstract translation: 提供一种轴承组件，其具有内圈和外圈，其间具有多个球和侧护罩。 所述环各自具有内周面，外周面和在其间延伸的第一和第二侧。 外环与内圈同心，并且包括在内周表面和外周表面之间延伸的断裂和形成在外环第一侧和外周表面之间的凹槽。 侧护罩包括联接到屏蔽部分的保持器部分。 保持器部分联接到外圈第一和第二侧中的一个，并且环形凸缘从保持器部分延伸并且设置在凹槽内以夹紧外环断裂。 屏蔽部分从保持器部分至少部分地延伸到内环第一侧而不接触内环第一侧。

公开(公告)号：US20060054074A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10822017

申请日：2004-04-08

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  Calvin Potter

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  Calvin Potter

IPC: B63G8/00

CPC classification number: F03B13/00 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63B2209/14 ,  B63B2209/18 ,  B63G8/001 ,  B63G8/08 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63G2008/008 ,  B63J3/04 ,  B63J2003/003 ,  B63J2003/046 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F05B2240/243 ,  F05B2240/97 ,  H02J7/1415 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T70/70 ,  Y02T90/38

Abstract: A charging system for an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is disposed within a submerged docking station. The charging system includes a battery, one or more generators, and a charge controller. The battery supplies electrical power to an electrical distribution bus in the docking station. The charge controller monitors the charge state of the battery and, when needed, activates one or more of the generators to recharge the battery. The charge controller also activates one or more of the generators when a UUV is docked in the docking station for recharging of its power plant.

Abstract translation: 无人水下飞机（UUV）的充电系统设置在淹没坞站内。 充电系统包括电池，一个或多个发电机和充电控制器。 电池为坞站中的配电总线供电。 充电控制器监视电池的充电状态，并在需要时激活一个或多个发电机为电池充电。 当UUV对接在坞站中以对其发电厂进行充电时，充电控制器还激活一个或多个发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20050188777A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US10788745

申请日：2004-02-26

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  George Klupar ,  Calvin Potter

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  George Klupar ,  Calvin Potter

IPC: G01C19/06 ,  H02K7/02

CPC classification number: H02K7/025 ,  Y02E60/16 ,  Y10T74/1282 ,  Y10T74/2119 ,  Y10T74/2191

Abstract: A containment vessel used to enclose an energy storage flywheel system during certification testing of the energy storage flywheel system includes a plurality of concentrically disposed vessels. One or more intermediate shields are freely disposed within an outer shield, and an inner shield is freely disposed within the intermediate shields. The inner shield includes a deflector rim disposed proximate one of its ends that is configured to absorb the energy of ejected material, in the highly unlikely event of a flywheel failure during testing.

Abstract translation: 用于在能量存储飞轮系统的认证测试期间封闭储能飞轮系统的安全壳体包括多个同心设置的容器。 一个或多个中间屏蔽件自由地设置在外屏蔽件内，并且内屏蔽件自由地设置在中间屏蔽件内。 内屏蔽件包括靠近其端部之一设置的偏转器边缘，其构造成在测试期间在飞轮故障的极不可能的情况下吸收喷射材料的能量。

公开(公告)号：US20050127241A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10874729

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Louie Gaines ,  Paul Evans ,  James Kern

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Louie Gaines ,  Paul Evans ,  James Kern

IPC: B64C13/42 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C5/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/50 ,  B64C13/42

Abstract: A flight control actuation system comprises a controller, electromechanical actuator and a pneumatic actuator. During normal operation, only the electromechanical actuator is needed to operate a flight control surface. When the electromechanical actuator load level exceeds 40 amps positive, the controller activates the pneumatic actuator to offset electromechanical actuator loads to assist the manipulation of flight control surfaces. The assistance from the pneumatic load assist actuator enables the use of an electromechanical actuator that is smaller in size and mass, requires less power, needs less cooling processes, achieves high output forces and adapts to electrical current variations. The flight control actuation system is adapted for aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and other flight vehicles, especially flight vehicles that are large in size and travel at high velocities.

Abstract translation: 飞行控制致动系统包括控制器，机电致动器和气动致动器。 在正常操作期间，仅需要机电致动器来操作飞行控制表面。 当机电致动器负载水平超过40安培正时，控制器激活气动执行器以抵消机电执行器负载，以帮助操纵飞行控制表面。 来自气动负载辅助致动器的帮助使得能够使用尺寸和质量更小的机电致动器，需要更少的功率，更少的冷却过程，实现高输出力并适应于电流变化。 飞行控制致动系统适用于飞机，航天器，导弹和其他飞行器，特别是大型飞行器和高速行驶的飞行器。

公开(公告)号：US08219909B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-10

申请号：US12359946

申请日：2009-01-26

Applicant: Casey Hanlon ,  Cal Potter ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Casey Hanlon ,  Cal Potter ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/10 ,  B64C27/56 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  H03K17/967 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A system and method for determining the input force supplied to a user interface by a user is provided. A passive feedback mechanism is coupled to the user interface, and a change in position of the passive feedback mechanism is sensed. The input force supplied by the user to the user interface is then calculated from the sensed change in position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定由用户提供给用户界面的输入力的系统和方法。 无源反馈机构耦合到用户界面，并且感测到被动反馈机构的位置变化。 然后，根据感测到的位置变化计算由用户提供给用户界面的输入力。

公开(公告)号：US20090279946A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12184509

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

IPC: F16D1/033

CPC classification number: F16D1/05 ,  F16D1/033 ,  Y10T403/5781

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a shaft coupling device. The shaft coupling device comprises first and second portions adapted to be coupled together, the first and second portions having a cavity when formed, the cavity adapted to receive two shaft ends, at least one interior wall of the cavity having a frustrum-shaped surface, and the two shaft ends each having at least one spherical-shaped surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于轴联接装置的装置。 所述轴联接装置包括适于联接在一起的第一和第二部分，所述第一和第二部分在形成时具有空腔，所述空腔适于容纳两个轴端，所述空腔的至少一个内壁具有楔形表面， 并且两个轴端各自具有至少一个球形表面。

公开(公告)号：US20080018282A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11481356

申请日：2006-07-05

Applicant: Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: H02P7/00

CPC classification number: H02P6/14 ,  G05B2219/37171 ,  G05B2219/41321 ,  Y10S388/901

Abstract: A position determination circuit uses the commutation sensor of a brushless DC motor to determine the position of an actuator and/or actuated component 125. The commutation sensor supplies a rotational position signal representative of the rotational position of the motor to a pulse generator. The pulse generator generates a pulse each time the rotational position signal represents a complete revolution of the brushless DC motor. The generated pulses are supplied to an integrator circuit, which selectively supplies a position signal having a voltage magnitude representative of the position of the actuator and/or component.

Abstract translation: 位置确定电路使用无刷直流电机的换向传感器来确定致动器和/或致动部件125的位置。 换向传感器将表示电机的旋转位置的旋转位置信号提供给脉冲发生器。 每当旋转位置信号表示无刷直流电动机的完整转动时，脉冲发生器产生脉冲。 产生的脉冲被提供给积分器电路，积分器电路选择性地提供具有代表致动器和/或部件的位置的电压幅度的位置信号。