公开(公告)号：US10072526B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15392028

申请日：2016-12-28

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor： Daniel Clark ,  Justin Burrows ,  James Kell

IPC: B23Q17/24 ,  F01D25/28 ,  F01D5/00 ,  F01D25/00 ,  F01D9/02 ,  B23Q9/00 ,  F16L3/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  G02B23/24

CPC classification number: F01D25/285 ,  B23Q9/0042 ,  B23Q17/2409 ,  F01D5/005 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01D9/065 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F01D25/002 ,  F05D2230/72 ,  F05D2240/14 ,  F05D2260/83 ,  F16L3/01 ,  F16L3/02 ,  F16M13/02 ,  F16M13/022 ,  G02B23/2476 ,  Y10T29/49318 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a tool in an assembled apparatus. The apparatus includes a support structure, the support structure having a central member and a plurality of support members pivotally mounted on the central member. The support members are movable between a non-deployed position in which the support members extend a minimum distance from the central member and a deployed position in which the support members extend a maximum distance from the central member.

公开(公告)号：US09737961B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US13967750

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： James Kell ,  Clive Grafton-Reed ,  Dragos Axinte

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K35/365 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/064 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B08B7/00 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B26/10 ,  B23K101/00 ,  B23P6/00 ,  B23K101/34 ,  B23K103/08 ,  B23K103/02 ,  B23K103/18

CPC classification number: B23K26/342 ,  B08B7/0042 ,  B23K26/0006 ,  B23K26/0096 ,  B23K26/064 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/352 ,  B23K35/0244 ,  B23K35/3033 ,  B23K35/3046 ,  B23K35/3053 ,  B23K35/365 ,  B23K2101/001 ,  B23K2101/34 ,  B23K2103/02 ,  B23K2103/08 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  B23P6/002 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  G02B26/101

Abstract: A boroscope includes a working head having first and second ends. A first optical fiber extends through the boroscope to a position between the first and second ends. A second optical fiber extends through the boroscope to the second end of the working head. A laser optical fiber extends through the boroscope. At least one lens is arranged between the first end and the second end of the working head and a mirror is gimballed to the second end of the working head. The laser optical fiber directs laser light transmitted through the laser optical fiber onto the lens and then onto the mirror. A first LED is arranged at a position between the first end and the second end of the working head and a second LED is arranged at the second end of the working head and an actuator devices adjust the position of the mirror.

公开(公告)号：US20170080569A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15246749

申请日：2016-08-25

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： James Kell ,  Amir Rabani ,  Adam Nagy ,  Bilal Nasser

IPC: B25J9/16 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: B25J9/1692 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  B25J13/089 ,  G05B2219/37124 ,  G05B2219/40234

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling movement of robotic machinery relative to an object, the apparatus comprising: a controller configured to: control a first magnetic transmitter to provide a first magnetic field, the object being positioned at least partially within the first magnetic field; receive a first signal from a first magnetic field sensor mounted at a first location on the robotic machinery; determine a control signal for controlling the robotic machinery to move relative to the object using: the received first signal; stored data of the structure of the object; and a target location; and provide the control signal to the robotic machinery to cause at least the first location of the robotic machinery to move relative to the object.

公开(公告)号：US09329377B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US13967768

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Inventor： James Kell ,  Thomas Danvers ,  Peter Russhard ,  Clive Mark Beech ,  Graeme Rigg ,  Ian McGill

IPC: B08B7/00 ,  G02B23/24 ,  F01D5/00 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B25F3/00 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B9/00 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B08B9/027 ,  A46B13/02

CPC classification number: G02B23/2469 ,  A46B13/02 ,  A46B2200/30 ,  A46B2200/40 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/002 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B9/00 ,  B08B9/02 ,  B08B9/027 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  B24B49/12 ,  B25F3/00 ,  F01D5/005 ,  G02B23/2423 ,  Y10T29/49234 ,  Y10T29/49769

Abstract: A boroscope has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the boroscope has an optical fiber and light source. A working head is attached to the first end of the boroscope. The working head has an electrical motor, and a tool is attached to and is arranged to be driven by the electrical motor. The boroscope carries a cable extending from the electrical motor to the second end of the boroscope.

Abstract translation: 硼砂具有第一端和第二端，并且硼鼓的第一端具有光纤和光源。 工作头附着在火炬的第一端。 工作头具有电动马达，并且工具被附接并被布置成由电动马达驱动。 硼砂镜携带从电动机延伸到火炬的第二端的电缆。

公开(公告)号：US11616939B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US17035928

申请日：2020-09-29

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor： Dragos A Axinte ,  Xin Dong ,  David Alatorre Troncoso ,  Erhui Sun ,  James Kell

IPC: G06T7/80 ,  H04N13/239 ,  G01M15/02 ,  G01M15/14 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/50

Abstract: An inspection system for mounting on a user's hand. The inspection system comprising: an imaging unit comprising two sub-units, the first sub-unit being configured to provide images from a first point of view and the second sub-unit being configured to provide images from a second point of view; and a measuring unit configured to provide data relating to a physical property measured at a measurement location on the user's hand. The imaging unit has a separation sensor configured to measure the separation between the two sub-units of the imaging unit. A method of inspecting and/or servicing a machine is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11504813B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US16876834

申请日：2020-05-18

Applicant: Rolls-Royce plc ,  Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Whittle ,  Stephen Harris ,  Keith Sadler ,  Matthew D. Thomason ,  Andrew Norton ,  James Kell

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  F01D5/00 ,  F01D5/28 ,  G01M15/14

Abstract: A method comprises inspecting a ceramic matrix composite component assembled in a gas turbine engine to determine an extent of damage to the ceramic matrix composite component, determining a repair technique to repair the damage to the ceramic matrix composite component based on the extent of damage to the ceramic matrix composite component, and repairing the ceramic matrix composite component using the repair technique.

公开(公告)号：US20210354253A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-18

申请号：US16876834

申请日：2020-05-18

Applicant: Rolls-Royce plc ,  Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Whittle ,  Stephen Harris ,  Keith Sadler ,  Matthew D. Thomason ,  Andrew Norton ,  James Kell

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  G01M15/14 ,  F01D5/00 ,  F01D5/28

Abstract: A method comprises inspecting a ceramic matrix composite component assembled in a gas turbine engine to determine an extent of damage to the ceramic matrix composite component, determining a repair technique to repair the damage to the ceramic matrix composite component based on the extent of damage to the ceramic matrix composite component, and repairing the ceramic matrix composite component using the repair technique.

公开(公告)号：US10207367B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15655388

申请日：2017-07-20

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor： James Kell ,  Clive Grafton-Reed ,  Dragos Axinte

IPC: B23K26/064 ,  B23K26/342 ,  B23K26/352 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B23K26/08 ,  B23K35/30 ,  B23K35/365 ,  B23K35/02 ,  B23K26/32 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B23K101/00 ,  B23K101/34 ,  B23K103/02 ,  B23K103/08 ,  B23K103/18 ,  B08B7/00 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B26/10 ,  B23P6/00

Abstract: A method of laser processing a component within an assembled apparatus using a boroscope, which includes a working head having first and second ends. A first optical fiber extends through the boroscope to a position between the first and second ends. A second optical fiber extends through the boroscope to the second end. A laser optical fiber extends through the boroscope. At least one lens is arranged between the first and second ends of the working head and a mirror is gimballed to the second end. The laser optical fiber directs laser light transmitted through the laser optical fiber onto the lens and then onto the mirror. A first LED is arranged at a position between the first and second ends of the working head and a second LED is arranged at the second end and an actuator device adjust the position of the mirror.

公开(公告)号：US10040151B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US15073054

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor： Dragos Aurelian Axinte ,  Xin Dong ,  James Kell

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  B23Q1/48 ,  B62D57/032 ,  B23Q9/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25H1/00 ,  G05B19/19

Abstract: A machine tool comprising: a first body; a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg coupled to the first body via first joints and configured to support at least the first body; a second body including a tool holder; a fourth leg, a fifth leg, and a sixth leg coupled to the second body via second joints and configured to support at least the second body; and a first actuator coupled to the first body and to the second body, the first actuator being configured to cause rotational motion between the first body and the second body to enable a change in walking direction of the machine tool and/or to enable a change in machining stiffness and a change in work volume of the machine tool.

公开(公告)号：US12138788B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US17736524

申请日：2022-05-04

Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc

Inventor： James Kell ,  David Alatorre Troncoso

IPC: B25J9/06 ,  B25J18/06 ,  F01D21/00

Abstract: A mechanism (30) and a method for inserting an elongate member (35) through an aperture of a body, along a longitudinal axis (35), the mechanism comprising a feed portion (42) comprising a feed actuator (43) configured to engage with and drive the elongate member along the longitudinal axis; and, a twist portion (44) comprising a twist actuator (82) configured to engage with the feed portion and rotate the elongate member about the longitudinal axis.