Water and ice detection and quantitative assessment system for ingression prone areas in an aircraft
    191.
    发明授权
    Water and ice detection and quantitative assessment system for ingression prone areas in an aircraft 有权
    航空器入侵倾向区域的水和冰检测和定量评估系统

    公开(公告)号:US09546004B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14216397

    申请日:2014-03-17

    Abstract: A water and ice detection and quantitative assessment system (“WIDQAS”) for moisture detection and assessment of water accumulation on an aircraft having an airframe that has at least one enclosed space within the airframe is described. The WIDQAS may include a plurality of sensors and a data measurement device. The plurality of sensors may be arranged in the at least one enclosed space within the airframe and each sensor of the plurality of sensors may be configured to detect a presence of moisture in the at least one enclosed space and generate a data measurement that is responsive to the detection of moisture in the at least one enclosed space. The data measurement device is in signal communication with the plurality of sensors and may be configured to record the data measurement for each sensor and record identifying information about the measurement during a flight of the aircraft.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于水分检测和评估具有在机身内具有至少一个封闭空间的机身的飞机上的积水的水和冰检测和定量评估系统(“WIDQAS”)。 WIDQAS可以包括多个传感器和数据测量装置。 多个传感器可以布置在机身内的至少一个封闭空间中,并且多个传感器中的每个传感器可被配置为检测至少一个封闭空间中的湿气的存在并产生响应于 检测所述至少一个封闭空间中的水分。 所述数据测量装置与所述多个传感器进行信号通信,并且可以被配置为记录每个传感器的数据测量,并在飞行器飞行期间记录关于测量的识别信息。

    Quantum microphone array for testing the structural integrity of an object
    193.
    发明授权
    Quantum microphone array for testing the structural integrity of an object 有权
    量子麦克风阵列,用于测试物体的结构完整性

    公开(公告)号:US09494561B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14024053

    申请日:2013-09-11

    Inventor: Morteza Safai

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for testing a structure of an object. According to one embodiment, the system includes a vibration initiator that imparts an acoustic shockwave to an object. The system also includes an acoustic detector array that senses the acoustic shockwave as it propagates through the object, in which the acoustic detector array comprises a plurality of quantum microphones. The system further includes a reporting unit that receives sensed acoustic shockwave data from the acoustic detector array and produces a structural integrity report.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于测试对象的结构的系统。 根据一个实施例,该系统包括向物体施加声波冲击波的振动引发器。 该系统还包括一个声学检测器阵列,其在声波冲击波传播通过物体时感测声波,其中声学检测器阵列包括多个量子麦克风。 该系统还包括报告单元,其从声学检测器阵列接收感测的声波冲击波数据并产生结构完整性报告。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH SPEED FOD DETECTION
    194.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH SPEED FOD DETECTION 有权
    用于高速检测的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160221048A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-04

    申请号:US14614198

    申请日:2015-02-04

    Abstract: A system for the detection of foreign object debris material on a surface of a composite part being manufactured. A platform is configured to move over the surface. A thermal excitation source is fixed to the platform and configured to direct infrared radiation across the surface. An infrared camera is also fixed to the platform and configured to scan the surface as the platform moves over the surface to detect and output a signal proportional to infrared radiation emitted by the surface and/or by any foreign object debris material on the surface in response to the infrared radiation from the excitation source. A controller is coupled to the excitation source and to the infrared camera and is configured to compare the signal from the infrared camera with a first predetermined threshold signal to detect if any foreign object debris material is located on the surface.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于检测正在制造的复合部件表面上的异物碎屑材料的系统。 平台被配置成在表面上移动。 热激发源固定在平台上,并被配置为引导穿过表面的红外辐射。 红外摄像机也固定在平台上并配置成当平台在表面上移动时扫描表面,以便响应地检测并输出与由表面发射的红外线辐射和/或任何异物碎屑材料成反比的信号 到来自激发源的红外辐射。 控制器耦合到激励源和红外摄像机,并且被配置为将来自红外摄像机的信号与第一预定阈值信号进行比较,以检测是否有异物碎屑材料位于表面上。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF BATTERIES
    195.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF BATTERIES 审中-公开
    用于监测电池温度的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160195437A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14591310

    申请日:2015-01-07

    Abstract: A method for monitoring a temperature of a battery is provided. The method includes applying a thermochromatic coating to a surface of the battery. The method additionally includes directing electromagnetic radiation towards the thermochromatic coating, observing a thermochromatic response of the thermochromatic coating to the electromagnetic radiation, and identifying at least one portion of the battery that has experienced a temperature above a predefined threshold temperature, based on the thermochromatic response.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监测电池温度的方法。 该方法包括将热色涂层施加到电池的表面。 该方法另外包括将电磁辐射引导到热色涂层,观察热色涂层对电磁辐射的热色响应,以及基于热色反应来识别经历了高于预定阈值温度的温度的电池的至少一部分 。

    COMPOSITE MATERIAL CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAP
    196.
    发明申请
    COMPOSITE MATERIAL CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAP 有权
    复合材料切割系统和使用重量分布图的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160096355A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14504992

    申请日:2014-10-02

    CPC classification number: B29C70/545

    Abstract: A system and method are provided to fabricate a composite part formed of a plurality of pieces of composite material in accordance with a predefined weight requirement. In the context of a system, a source of electromagnetic signals configured to impinge upon a supply of composite material is provided. The system also includes a detector to capture the electromagnetic signals following propagation through the supply of composite material during which at least some of the electromagnetic signals are absorbed by the composite material in a manner proportional to the density of the composite material. The system further includes a computing system to generate a weight distribution map of the supply of composite material based upon the electromagnetic signals captured following propagation through the supply. The weight of a plurality of pieces of composite material cut from the supply of composite material and combined into a composite part is determinable.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法,以根据预定的重量要求制造由多片复合材料形成的复合部件。 在系统的上下文中,提供了构造成撞击复合材料供应的电磁信号源。 该系统还包括一个检测器,用于在传播通过复合材料的供应之后捕获电磁信号,在此期间,复合材料中的至少一些电磁信号以与复合材料的密度成比例的方式被复合材料吸收。 该系统还包括计算系统,用于基于通过电源传播之后捕获的电磁信号,生成复合材料供应的重量分布图。 从复合材料的供给切割成多个复合材料并组合成复合部件的重量是可以确定的。

    AUTOMATIC MATERIAL CUTTING SYSTEM
    197.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATIC MATERIAL CUTTING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    自动切割系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160070256A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14479835

    申请日:2014-09-08

    Abstract: An automatic component fabrication system, for use in fabricating a component, includes a control system having a memory that includes a computerized model of the component to be fabricated. A first monitoring system including a first illumination device and at least one camera is communicatively coupled to the control system and is configured to determine a position of the material at a first location. A cutting system is communicatively coupled to the control system and is configured to cut the component from a sheet of material based on the determined position and the computerized model. The automatic component fabrication system also includes a second monitoring system including a second illumination device and at least one camera. The second monitoring system is communicatively coupled to the control system and is configured to compare the fabricated component to the computerized model.

    Abstract translation: 用于制造部件的自动部件制造系统包括具有存储器的控制系统,该存储器包括要制造的部件的计算机化模型。 包括第一照明装置和至少一个相机的第一监视系统通信地耦合到控制系统,并且被配置为确定材料在第一位置处的位置。 切割系统通信地耦合到控制系统并且被配置为基于所确定的位置和计算机化模型从一张材料片材切割部件。 自动部件制造系统还包括包括第二照明装置和至少一个照相机的第二监视系统。 第二监测系统通信地耦合到控制系统,并且被配置为将制造的部件与计算机化模型进行比较。

    Crack mitigation using nano-tube mesh
    199.
    发明授权
    Crack mitigation using nano-tube mesh 有权
    使用纳米管网破裂缓解

    公开(公告)号:US09260174B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-16

    申请号:US13848599

    申请日:2013-03-21

    Inventor: Morteza Safai

    CPC classification number: B64C1/12 B64C3/26 B64D45/02

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first component that has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, a fastener that extends at least partially through the first component. The fastener has a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is different than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The apparatus also includes a nano-tube mesh coupled to outer surfaces of the first component and fastener. Further, the apparatus includes a second component applied to the nano-tube mesh and outer surface of the first component. The nano-tube mesh may include carbon nano-tubes and/or nitrogen-doped carbon nano-tubes.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括具有第一热膨胀系数的第一部件,至少部分延伸穿过第一部件的紧固件。 紧固件具有与第一热膨胀系数不同的第二热膨胀系数。 该装置还包括联接到第一部件和紧固件的外表面的纳米管网。 此外,该装置包括应用于纳米管网和第一部件的外表面的第二部件。 纳米管网可以包括碳纳米管和/或氮掺杂碳纳米管。

    System and method for detecting pin-holes in fiberglass and composite parts
    200.
    发明授权
    System and method for detecting pin-holes in fiberglass and composite parts 有权
    用于检测玻璃纤维和复合材料部件针孔的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09217713B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US14309713

    申请日:2014-06-19

    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for detecting defects in the surface of a workpiece such as a fiberglass or composite part. A light source is positioned to direct light at the workpiece at an oblique angle with respect to the surface of the workpiece. At least one camera is positioned to detect light reflected from the workpiece and to generate a light signal corresponding to the reflected light. A polarizing lens is positioned between each of the at least one cameras and the workpiece. A processor is coupled to each of the at least one cameras to receive the corresponding light signals. The processor is programmed to process the light signals to detect any defects in the surface of the workpiece based on relative magnitudes of the received light signal. A video display and a printer are preferably coupled to the processor to show any detected defects.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测诸如玻璃纤维或复合部件的工件的表面中的缺陷的系统和方法。 光源被定位成相对于工件的表面以倾斜的角度引导工件的光。 定位至少一个照相机以检测从工件反射的光并产生对应于反射光的光信号。 偏振透镜位于至少一个照相机和工件的每一个之间。 处理器耦合到所述至少一个照相机中的每一个以接收相应的光信号。 处理器被编程为基于所接收的光信号的相对大小来处理光信号以检测工件表面中的任何缺陷。 视频显示器和打印机优选地耦合到处理器以显示任何检测到的缺陷。

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