公开(公告)号：US08336912B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-25

申请号：US12577196

申请日：2009-10-11

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

IPC: B60S9/14

CPC classification number: B60S9/14 ,  B60S9/205

Abstract: A system for and method of facilitating or enabling a lateral maneuver by a vehicle, including and utilizing a plurality of selectively engaged low friction components, such as rollers, bearings, balls, or high durometer high abrasion resistant low loss modulus rubber treads, and an actuator, such as at least one inflatable bladder, pivotal support strut, or active material element, drivenly coupled to the components.

Abstract translation: 一种用于促进或实现车辆的侧向操纵的系统和方法，包括并利用多个选择性接合的低摩擦部件，例如辊，轴承，球或高硬度高耐磨低损耗模量橡胶胎面，以及 致动器，例如至少一个可膨胀的气囊，枢转支撑支柱或活动材料元件，其被驱动地联接到部件上。

公开(公告)号：US20120297763A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13114731

申请日：2011-05-24

Applicant: Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Paul W. Alexander

Inventor： Nilesh D. Mankame ,  Richard J. Skurkis ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Paul W. Alexander

IPC: F03G7/06

CPC classification number: F03G7/065 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: A quick-return active material actuator adapted for more rapidly returning a load, so as to reduce the de-actuation time of a system, includes in a first aspect a thermally activated active material actuation element drivenly coupled to the load, an active material de-actuation element drivenly coupled to the load non-antagonistic to the actuation element, and a reconfigurable mechanism interconnecting the elements and load, wherein the de-actuation element and mechanism are cooperatively configured to return the load while the actuation element is still activated, and, in a second aspect a thermally activated active material actuation element drivenly coupled to a biased load and operable to autonomously release, so that the load is caused to be returned while the actuation element is still activated, and subsequently re-engage the load.

Abstract translation: 适于更快速地返回负载以便减少系统的去激活时间的快速返回的活性材料致动器包括在第一方面中驱动地耦合到负载的热活化的活性材料致动元件，活性材料de 致动元件，其驱动地耦合到与致动元件不相对的负载，以及互连元件和负载的可重新配置机构，其中所述去激励元件和机构协作地构造成在所述致动元件仍被激活时返回所述负载;以及 在第二方面，一种热活化的活性材料致动元件，其被驱动地耦合到偏置的负载并且可操作以自主地释放，使得在致动元件仍然被激活期间使得负载被返回，并且随后重新接合负载。

公开(公告)号：US20110083921A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12577196

申请日：2009-10-11

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Christopher E. Borroni-Bird ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

IPC: B60S9/205

CPC classification number: B60S9/14 ,  B60S9/205

Abstract: A system for and method of facilitating or enabling a lateral maneuver by a vehicle, including and utilizing a plurality of selectively engaged low friction components, such as rollers, bearings, balls, or high durometer high abrasion resistant low loss modulus rubber treads, and an actuator, such as at least one inflatable bladder, pivotal support strut, or active material element, drivenly coupled to the components.

Abstract translation: 一种用于促进或实现车辆的侧向操纵的系统和方法，包括并利用多个选择性接合的低摩擦部件，例如辊，轴承，球或高硬度高耐磨低损耗模量橡胶胎面，以及 致动器，例如至少一个可膨胀的气囊，枢转支撑支柱或活动材料元件，其被驱动地联接到部件上。

公开(公告)号：US07905538B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US11848488

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: Ukpai I. Ukpai ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  John C. Ulicny ,  Gary L. Jones

Inventor： Ukpai I. Ukpai ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  John C. Ulicny ,  Gary L. Jones

IPC: B60J10/08

CPC classification number: B60R13/06 ,  B60R2013/0293

Abstract: A device for concealing a seam between a first surface and a second surface includes a moveable body fixedly attached to a selected one of the first surface and the second surface, wherein the moveable body is configured to transition between a first position and a second position to conceal and expose the seam, and an active material in operative communication with the moveable body, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to transition the moveable body from the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 用于在第一表面和第二表面之间隐藏接缝的装置包括固定地连接到所述第一表面和所述第二表面中的所选择的一个的可移动主体，其中所述可移动主体被配置为在第一位置和第二位置之间转换 隐藏和暴露所述接缝以及与所述可移动主体可操作地通信的活性材料，其中所述活性材料被配置为在接收到激活信号时经历至少一个属性的改变，其中至少一个属性的变化是有效的 以使可动体从第一位置转移到第二位置。

公开(公告)号：US07900986B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11848466

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Ukpai I. Ukpai ,  John C. Ulicny ,  Gary L. Jones

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Adrian B. Chernoff ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk ,  Ukpai I. Ukpai ,  John C. Ulicny ,  Gary L. Jones

IPC: B60J9/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/00 ,  B60J5/0415 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60R13/04 ,  B60R2011/0094 ,  B60R2013/0287

Abstract: A concealment assembly includes a component, a member configured to have a first form and a second form, wherein the first form is configured to conceal the component and the second form is configured to expose the component, thereby making the component accessible for use, appearance, or function, and an active material in operable communication with the member, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in at least one property upon receipt of an activation signal, wherein the change in at least one property is effective to transition the member from the first form to the second form.

Abstract translation: 隐藏组件包括组件，被配置为具有第一形式和第二形式的构件，其中第一形式被配置为隐藏组件，并且第二形式被配置为暴露组件，从而使组件可访问使用，外观 或功能，以及与所述构件可操作地通信的活动材料，其中所述活性材料被配置为在接收到激活信号时经历至少一个属性的改变，其中所述至少一个属性的变化对转换 成员从第一种形式到第二种形式。

公开(公告)号：US07162983B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US11360028

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Madhusudan Raghavan ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

Inventor： Madhusudan Raghavan ,  Mark A. Kramarczyk

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L13/0063 ,  Y10T74/2107

Abstract: An engine valve actuator assembly is provided that includes a movable roller finger follower operatively engaged with a displaceable engine valve. A rotatable camshaft with a plurality of different cam lobes having different profiles rotates about the roller finger follower. A plurality of intermediate finger followers contact different ones of the cam lobes and pivot about a common axis. One of the intermediate finger followers is in continuous contact with the roller finger follower. One or more additional intermediate finger followers are separately selectively engageable for common pivoting with the intermediate finger follower that remains in continuous contact with the roller finger follower, thereby varying displacement of the engine valve depending upon the various cam profiles.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种发动机气门致动器组件，其包括与可移动的发动机气门可操作地接合的可移动的辊指从动件。 具有多个具有不同轮廓的不同凸轮凸角的可旋转凸轮轴围绕辊指从动件旋转。 多个中间指状从动件接触不同的凸轮凸角并围绕公共轴线枢转。 中间手指随动体中的一个与滚筒手指随动件持续接触。 一个或多个另外的中间指状随动件可分开选择性地接合，以便与中间指状随动件保持与滚筒指状随动件连续接触的共同枢转，从而根据各种凸轮轮廓改变发动机气门的位移。