公开(公告)号：US06506620B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09724515

申请日：2000-11-27

Applicant: Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran ,  Andrew J. Zosel ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jingkuang Chen

Inventor： Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran ,  Andrew J. Zosel ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Jingkuang Chen

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: B81C1/00484 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2203/0118 ,  B81C1/00666 ,  B81C2201/0142

Abstract: The present invention provides a micromechanical or microoptomechanical structure produced by a process comprising defining the structure in a single-crystal silicon layer separated by an insulator layer from a substrate layer; selectively etching the single crystal silicon layer; depositing and etching a polysilicon layer on the insulator layer, with remaining polysilicon forming mechanical elements of the structure; metalizing a backside of the structure; and releasing the formed structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种微机械或微机电结构，其通过包括限定由绝缘体层与衬底层分隔的单晶硅层中的结构的方法而产生; 选择性地蚀刻单晶硅层; 沉积和蚀刻绝缘体层上的多晶硅层，剩余的多晶硅形成结构的机械元件; 金属化结构的背面; 并释放形成的结构。

公开(公告)号：US06479311B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09724506

申请日：2000-11-27

Applicant: Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Jingkuang Chen ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran

Inventor： Bruce R. Scharf ,  Joel A. Kubby ,  Jingkuang Chen ,  Peter M. Gulvin ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alex T. Tran

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: B81C1/00666 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81B2203/0118

Abstract: The present invention provides a micromechanical or microoptomechanical structure. The structure is produced by a process comprising defining a pattern on a single crystal silicon layer separated by an insulator layer from a substrate layer; defining a structure in the single-crystal silicon layer; depositing and etching a polysilicon layer on the single crystal silicon layer, with remaining polysilcon forming mechanical or optical elements of the structure; and releasing the formed structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种微机械或微机电结构。 该结构通过一种工艺制造，该方法包括在由绝缘体层与衬底层隔开的单晶硅层上限定图案; 限定单晶硅层中的结构; 沉积和蚀刻单晶硅层上的多晶硅层，其余的聚硅氧烷形成该结构的机械或光学元件; 并释放形成的结构。

公开(公告)号：US20140070153A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13611830

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alan Leingang ,  Dave Lopes ,  Dennis Robertson ,  Christopher M. Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steep Eriksen ,  Brian Snyder

Inventor： Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alan Leingang ,  Dave Lopes ,  Dennis Robertson ,  Christopher M. Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steep Eriksen ,  Brian Snyder

IPC: B64D9/00 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H05K13/00 ,  B66D1/54

CPC classification number: B64D9/00 ,  B66C1/40 ,  B66D1/54 ,  B66D1/58 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L5/103 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Health and usage monitoring systems for aircraft hoist systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a health and usage monitoring system comprises a capacitive load cell and a processing unit for communication with the capacitive load cell, the capacitive load cell comprising a load receiving surface and a capacitive assembly coupled to the load receiving surface, the capacitive assembly comprising parallel electrically conductive plates separated by a reversibly deformable spacer construction wherein the parallel plates comprise aligned apertures providing a passageway through the capacitive assembly for the hoist system cable.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于飞机起重机系统的健康和使用监测系统。 在一些实施例中，健康和使用监测系统包括电容式测力传感器和用于与电容式测力传感器通信的处理单元，电容性测力传感器包括负载接收表面和耦合到负载接收表面的电容性组件，电容组件 包括由可逆变形的间隔件结构分开的平行导电板，其中平行板包括对准的孔，提供通过用于提升系统电缆的电容组件的通道。

公开(公告)号：US08359932B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12839170

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Odd Harald Steen Eriksen ,  Shuwen Guo ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Lawrence Joseph Stang

Inventor： Odd Harald Steen Eriksen ,  Shuwen Guo ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Lawrence Joseph Stang

IPC: G01N3/02

CPC classification number: B64C25/001 ,  B64C25/60 ,  B64D2045/008 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A strain sensor device for measuring loads on aircraft landing gear. This is done by measuring strains in the lower end of the strut, by which we infer the loading in the entire landing gear structure. These strains can be very large (as high as 10,000 microstrain) and can be imposed in numerous random directions and levels. The present invention includes a removable sensor assembly. An electromechanical means is presented that can accommodate large strains, be firmly attached to the strut, and provide good accuracy and resolution.

Abstract translation: 用于测量飞机起落架载荷的应变传感器装置。 这是通过测量支柱下端的应变来进行的，我们推断整个起落架结构的载荷。 这些菌株可以非常大（高达10,000微克），并且可以在许多随机的方向和水平上施加。 本发明包括可拆卸传感器组件。 提出了一种可以容纳大应变的机电装置，牢固地连接到支柱上，并提供良好的精度和分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US20120011946A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12839170

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: Odd Harald Steen Eriksen ,  Shuwen Guo ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Lawrence Joseph Stang

Inventor： Odd Harald Steen Eriksen ,  Shuwen Guo ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Lawrence Joseph Stang

IPC: G01D21/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/001 ,  B64C25/60 ,  B64D2045/008 ,  G01L1/142

Abstract: A strain sensor device for measuring loads on aircraft landing gear. This is done by measuring strains in the lower end of the strut, by which we infer the loading in the entire landing gear structure. These strains can be very large (as high as 10,000 microstrain) and can be imposed in numerous random directions and levels. The present invention includes a removable sensor assembly. An electromechanical means is presented that can accommodate large strains, be firmly attached to the strut, and provide good accuracy and resolution.

Abstract translation: 用于测量飞机起落架载荷的应变传感器装置。 这是通过测量支柱下端的应变来进行的，我们推断整个起落架结构的载荷。 这些菌株可以非常大（高达10,000微克），并且可以在许多随机的方向和水平上施加。 本发明包括可拆卸传感器组件。 提出了一种可以容纳大应变的机电装置，牢固地连接到支柱上，并提供良好的精度和分辨率。

公开(公告)号：US07784359B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US12148162

申请日：2008-04-17

Applicant: Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alexander Spivak ,  Christopher Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steen Eriksen

Inventor： Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Alexander Spivak ,  Christopher Sanden ,  Odd Harald Steen Eriksen

IPC: G01F1/84

CPC classification number: G01F1/8454

Abstract: A Coriolis effect device includes a housing defining an interior chamber having a central axis, an inlet, an outlet, a leading disc and a trailing disc. Each disc is supported for oscillatory movement within the interior chamber of the housing. The leading disc defines a leading flow path in fluid communication with the inlet and interior chamber, wherein a portion of the leading flow path extends radially with respect to the central axis. The trailing disc is axially spaced from the leading disc. The trailing disc defines a trailing flow path in fluid communication with the interior chamber and the outlet, wherein a portion of the trailing flow path extends radially with respect to the central axis. A phase difference between leading and trailing oscillating signals picked up from the disc movement can be used to determine a mass flow rate of fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet.

Abstract translation: 科里奥利效应器件包括限定具有中心轴线，入口，出口，引导盘和后盘的内部腔室的壳体。 每个碟片都支撑在外壳内腔内的振荡运动。 引导盘限定与入口和内部腔室流体连通的引导流动路径，其中前导流动路径的一部分相对于中心轴线径向延伸。 后盘与引导盘轴向间隔开。 牵引盘限定与内部腔室和出口流体连通的后部流动路径，其中后部流动路径的一部分相对于中心轴线径向延伸。 可以使用从盘移动拾取的前后振荡信号之间的相位差来确定从入口到出口的流体的质量流量。

公开(公告)号：US20090049927A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11895196

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Alexander Spivak ,  Odd Harald Eriksen ,  Felix Goldenberg ,  Alexander Grichener ,  Christopher Sanden ,  Joe McTighe ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

Inventor： Alexander Spivak ,  Odd Harald Eriksen ,  Felix Goldenberg ,  Alexander Grichener ,  Christopher Sanden ,  Joe McTighe ,  Chuang-Chia Lin

IPC: G01F1/82

CPC classification number: G01F1/28 ,  G01F1/78

Abstract: A force balanced mass flow meter is disclosed that includes a cylindrical sensor housing having an interior bore, an impeller body supported for axial rotation within the interior bore of the sensor housing, and including structure for converting fluid inertia into flow induced torque when fluid flows relative to the impeller body, a proximity sensor for measuring a rotation angle of the impeller body relative to the sensor housing, an electromagnet for generating a magnetic field about the sensor housing to prevent rotation of the impeller body, electronics for determining electrical values from the proximity sensor when fluid flows relative to the impeller body and a controller for controlling current supplied to the electromagnet in response to electrical values determined from the proximity sensor, to generate a magnetic field sufficient to prevent impeller rotation.

公开(公告)号：US06888979B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US09834744

申请日：2001-04-12

Applicant: Behrang Behin ,  Michael J. Daneman ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Boris Kobrin ,  Murali Chaparala ,  Gary Zalewski

Inventor： Behrang Behin ,  Michael J. Daneman ,  Chuang-Chia Lin ,  Boris Kobrin ,  Murali Chaparala ,  Gary Zalewski

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81C99/00 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  B81B3/0008 ,  B81B2201/045 ,  B81B2203/0181 ,  B81B2203/058 ,  B81C1/00214 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/357 ,  G02B6/358 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B2006/12104

Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEMS) apparatus has a base and a flap with a portion coupled to the base so that the flap may move out of the plane of the base between first and second position. The base may have a cavity with largely vertical sidewalls that contact a portion of the flap when the flap is in the second position Electrodes may be placed on the vertical sidewalls and electrically isolated from the base to provide electrostatic clamping of the flap to the sidewall. The base may be made from a substrate portion of a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer and the flap defined from a device layer of the SOI wafer. The flap may be connected to the base by one or more flexures such as torsional beams. An array of one or more of such structures may be used to form an optical switch.

Abstract translation: 微机电（MEMS）装置具有底座和翼片，其中一部分联接到基座，使得翼片可在第一和第二位置之间移动离开基座的平面。 底座可以具有一个具有很大垂直侧壁的空腔，当翼片处于第二位置时，电极可以被放置在垂直侧壁上并与基座电隔离以提供瓣片向侧壁的静电夹持。 基底可以由绝缘体上硅（SOI）晶片的衬底部分和从SOI晶片的器件层限定的瓣形成。 翼片可以通过一个或多个挠曲件（例如扭转梁）连接到基座。 可以使用一个或多个这样的结构的阵列来形成光学开关。