公开(公告)号：US07293819B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US11278485

申请日：2006-04-03

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy

IPC: B62D25/10

CPC classification number: E05F15/63 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A vehicle decklid displacement mechanism includes a linkage for leveraging displacement of the lid with respect to a vehicle body, an extension strut having spring means biasing the ends of the strut away from each other and a motorized crank. The crank is driven by the motor for pivotal engagement with the extendable strut so that the combined leverage of the linkage and the biasing of the strut geometrically urge the decklid to an open position. A position of the crank is adjusted by the motor to retract the decklid from its fully open position, at which point the weight of the lid overcomes the leverage of the linkage and the biasing of the extendable strut to displace the decklid toward its open position.

Abstract translation: 车辆甲板换档机构包括用于利用所述盖相对于车体移位的联动装置，具有将所述支柱的端部彼此远离并具有电动曲柄的弹簧装置的延伸支柱。 曲柄由电动机驱动以与可伸展的支柱枢转接合，使得联动装置的联合杠杆和支柱的偏置几何地将甲板板推动到打开位置。 通过马达调节曲柄的位置以使甲板从其完全打开位置缩回，此时盖的重量克服了联动装置的杠杆作用和可伸展支柱的偏置以将甲板板移向其打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US07093877B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10774546

申请日：2004-02-09

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy

IPC: B62D25/12

CPC classification number: E05D3/16 ,  E05D11/06 ,  E05D2003/163 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/548

Abstract: A link assembly forming a 6 bar linkage is integrally combined with a spring having a laterally coiled strand to form a hinge that is particularly well adapted to be installed in a small footprint. Such a unit is well adapted for installation within a peripheral channel of a vehicle body opening and to prop the closure in its open position. The present invention also provides a method for reducing packaging footprint of a vehicle closure hinge by integrating the 6 bar linkage with the laterally coiled strand, and selecting a strand shaping to reduce radial dimension of the coil and the coil cross-section while maximizing the radial dimension of material in the strand.

公开(公告)号：US06452998B2

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09760626

申请日：2001-01-16

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Ronald E. Swain

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Ronald E. Swain

IPC: H05G160

CPC classification number: A61B6/4447

Abstract: A frame for an x-ray tomography device allows a gantry of the frame to be tilted with a minimum applied force. The frame includes a stand having two arms, and the annular gantry is positioned between the two arms and has an outer support pivotally mounted to the arms of the stand for tilting of the gantry about a tilt is of the gantry extending between the arms. An inner support is rotatable within and with respect to the outer support about a spin axis of the gantry extending substantially normal to the tilt axis. The inner support is adapted to hold x-ray tomography components for rotation therewith. The frame also includes a tilt guide secured to one of the gantry and the stand at an outermost circumference of the gantry, and a drive mechanism secured to the other of the gantry and the stand for applying a force to the tilt guide so that the gantry tilts about the tilt axis.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线断层摄影装置的框架允许以最小施加的力倾斜框架的台架。 框架包括具有两个臂的支架，并且环形门架位于两个臂之间，并且具有枢转地安装到支架的臂的外部支撑件，用于在支架之间延伸的台架的倾斜倾斜。 内部支撑件围绕基本上垂直于倾斜轴延伸的机架的旋转轴线在外部支撑件内并相对于外部支撑件旋转。 内部支撑件适于保持与其旋转的X射线断层成像部件。 该框架还包括一个倾斜导向件，该倾斜导向件固定在机架的一个台架和台架的台架的最外周;以及驱动机构，固定在台架和支架的另一个上，用于向倾斜导向件施加力， 倾斜倾斜轴。

公开(公告)号：US5937028A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-10

申请号：US948698

申请日：1997-10-10

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Gilbert W. McKenna

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Gilbert W. McKenna

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419

Abstract: In a computed tomography (CT) scanner, an X-ray shield is mountable to a gantry for absorbing randomly scattered X-ray radiation. The shield is rotatable with the gantry disk for regulating the emission of X-ray radiation near its source. The shield is preferably lined with an energy-absorbent material to provide safe energy levels in the environment external to the system. By minimizing the surface area of the shield, the present system results in significant weight reduction and ease of installation over prior shielding systems.

Abstract translation: 在计算机断层摄影（CT）扫描仪中，X射线屏蔽可安装到龙门架上，用于吸收随机散射的X射线辐射。 盾构架可与台架盘旋转，用于调节靠近其源头的X射线辐射的发射。 屏蔽件优选地衬有能量吸收材料，以在系统外部的环境中提供安全的能量水平。 通过最小化屏蔽的表面积，本系统可以显着降低重量，并且在先前的屏蔽系统上安装方便。