公开(公告)号：US20070235594A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11400251

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon

IPC: B64C13/46

CPC classification number: B64C13/02 ,  B64C13/345 ,  B64C13/507 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04707 ,  G05G2009/04766

Abstract: A pilot flight control stick haptic feedback mechanism provides variable force feedback to the pilot flight control stick based on actual aircraft conditions. The flight control stick is movable to a control position in a displacement direction. A control unit receives one or more signals representative of aircraft conditions and, in response thereto, selectively supplies a variable force feedback signal. A magnetic bearing is disposed adjacent at least a portion of the flight control stick, and is responsive to the variable force feedback signal to supply a variable magnetic feedback force to the flight control stick in a direction that opposes the displacement direction.

Abstract translation: 驾驶员飞行控制杆触觉反馈机构根据实际飞机状况向飞行员飞行控制杆提供可变的力反馈。 飞行控制杆可以在位移方向上移动到控制位置。 控制单元接收代表飞行器状况的一个或多个信号，并响应于此选择性地提供可变力反馈信号。 磁性轴承设置在飞行控制杆的至少一部分附近，并且响应于可变力反馈信号，以向与该位移方向相反的方向向飞行控制杆提供可变的磁反馈力。

公开(公告)号：US20070109082A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11433118

申请日：2006-05-12

Applicant: Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Calvin Potter ,  Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: H01H73/48

CPC classification number: H02K7/106 ,  H02K7/06 ,  H02K49/106

Abstract: A no-back device for a power drive unit is configured such that, during operation of the power drive unit, the no-back device does not supply magnetic or frictional force against power drive unit rotation. The no-back device is implemented either redundantly or no-redundantly, and includes a latch rotor and an electromagnet. In both embodiments, the latch rotor is coupled to the power drive unit to rotate therewith, and the electromagnet is coupled to receive a flow of current and, upon receipt thereof, generates a magnetic field force that opposes rotation of the latch rotor. In the redundant embodiment, the no-back device further includes one or more permanent magnets, and the magnetic field generated by the electromagnet selectively opposes or aids the magnetic field supplied by the permanent magnet(s).

Abstract translation: 用于动力驱动单元的无背装置被配置为使得在动力驱动单元的操作期间，无返回装置不向动力驱动单元旋转提供磁力或摩擦力。 无背装置被冗余或不冗余地实现，并且包括闩锁转子和电磁体。 在两个实施例中，闩锁转子联接到动力驱动单元以与其一起旋转，并且电磁体被联接以接收电流，并且在其接收时产生与闩锁转子的旋转相对的磁场力。 在冗余实施例中，无背装置还包括一个或多个永磁体，并且由电磁体产生的磁场选择性地与由永磁体提供的磁场相反或有助于其提供的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US20070108342A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11387583

申请日：2006-03-23

Applicant: Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter

Inventor： Casey Hanlon ,  Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter

IPC: B64C13/02

CPC classification number: B64C13/505 ,  B64C13/506

Abstract: A flight control surface actuation system, and the method implemented thereby, prevents an asymmetric secondary flight control surface deploy situation in the unlikely event one or more of the secondary flight control surfaces becomes inoperable. The system includes a control unit that receives one or more signals representative of operability of each of the secondary flight control surfaces. In response to these signal, the control unit determines the operability of each of the flight control surfaces and, upon determining that a flight control surface on one of the aircraft wings is inoperable, automatically moves, or inhibits movement of, one or more symmetric flight control surfaces on the other aircraft wing.

Abstract translation: 飞行控制表面致动系统以及由此实施的方法防止在不太可能的情况下一个或多个次要飞行控制表面变得不可操作的不对称次级飞行控制表面部署情况。 该系统包括控制单元，其接收代表每个次要飞行控制表面的可操作性的一个或多个信号。 响应于这些信号，控制单元确定每个飞行控制表面的可操作性，并且在确定飞机机翼之一上的飞行控制表面不能操作时，自动地移动或阻止一个或多个对称飞行 控制其他飞机机翼上的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20060055259A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10941179

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Casey Hanlon ,  Calvin Potter ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Casey Hanlon ,  Calvin Potter ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: H02K7/09

CPC classification number: F16C32/0442 ,  F16C32/0446 ,  G05B9/03

Abstract: A magnetic bearing sensing and control system and method provides increased tolerance to faults associated with the associated displacement sensors. The system includes a plurality of redundant displacement sensor sets to provide dual or triple displacement sensor redundancy, or higher if desired, and implements a process for determining when one or more displacement sensors is faulty. The system also compensates for determined sensor-related faults.

Abstract translation: 磁轴承感测和控制系统和方法提供了与相关位移传感器相关联的故障的增加的容限。 该系统包括多个冗余位移传感器组，以在需要时提供双重或三重位移传感器冗余度或更高，并且实现用于确定何时一个或多个位移传感器故障的过程。 该系统还补偿确定的传感器故障。

公开(公告)号：US20050279270A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10880935

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  Calvin Potter

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Sharon Brault ,  Calvin Potter

IPC: B63G8/00

CPC classification number: B63G8/001 ,  B63G2008/004

Abstract: A docking station for an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) includes a tether control system to minimize movement of the docking station when the UUV is docking therein. The docking station is a submerged station that is tethered to a floating structure via a tether line. The tether control system selectively loosens and tightens the tether line during UUV docking, to thereby minimize movement of the docking station during UUV docking operations.

Abstract translation: 用于无人水下航行器（UUV）的对接站包括系绳控制系统，以在UUV停靠在其中时使对接站的移动最小化。 对接站是一个淹没站，通过系绳连接到浮动结构。 在UUV对接期间，系链控制系统选择性地松开并拉紧系绳，从而使UUV对接操作期间对接站的移动最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20050173663A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10777501

申请日：2004-02-10

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter ,  Sharon Brault

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Calvin Potter ,  Sharon Brault

IPC: F16K1/22 ,  F16K31/02 ,  F16K31/06 ,  H02K1/00 ,  H02K41/00 ,  H02K41/035

CPC classification number: F16K1/221 ,  F16K31/06 ,  H02K41/0356

Abstract: A valve actuator assembly that is implemented in a fully-electric configuration includes two rails and an armature that is moveably disposed between, and electrically coupled to, each of the rails. The armature is configured to couple to a valve element and is moveable between at least a first position and a second position, to thereby move the valve element to at least the open and closed positions, respectively. Upon application of an electrical potential of a first or second polarity across the rails, a current flows through the armature in a first or a second direction, respectively, to thereby generate a Lorentz force. The Lorentz force acts on the armature to move it to the first or second position, and thus move the valve element to the open or closed position, respectively.

Abstract translation: 以全电气构造实现的阀致动器组件包括两个轨道和可移动地设置在每个轨道之间并且电耦合到每个轨道的电枢。 电枢被配置为耦合到阀元件并且可以在至少第一位置和第二位置之间移动，从而分别将阀元件移动到至少打开和关闭位置。 当跨越轨道施加第一或第二极性的电势时，电流分别沿第一或第二方向流过电枢，从而产生洛伦兹力。 洛伦兹力作用在电枢上以将其移动到第一或第二位置，从而分别将阀元件移动到打开或关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US08109711B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12349868

申请日：2009-01-07

Applicant: Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

Inventor： Eric Blumer ,  John Thurston ,  Paul Wingett ,  Louie Timothy Gaines ,  Yogendra Yogi Sheoran

IPC: F03B15/06 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03B7/00 ,  F03B17/06 ,  F03D7/00 ,  F03D11/04 ,  F03D9/00 ,  F01D25/28 ,  F01D15/00 ,  F01D15/12 ,  F04D29/60 ,  B63H1/38

CPC classification number: F03D1/00 ,  B64B1/50 ,  B64C31/06 ,  B64C2201/148 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03D7/0204 ,  F05B2240/921 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/70 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y10S416/06 ,  Y10T74/19

Abstract: A wind turbine energy conversion device that can take advantage of the higher speed and more persistent winds at higher altitudes is hereinafter disclosed. The wind turbine energy conversion device includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) connected to one end of a tether (which may include multiple shorter tethers), the other end being connected to a terrestrial anchorage point. The UAV flies at altitudes where wind speeds can reach 40 mph or higher. The UAV comprises a flying wing with one or more trailing wind power turbines and flies airborne maneuvers designed to increase relative wind speed up to about four times the true wind speed.

Abstract translation: 以下公开了能够在更高海拔地区利用更高速度和更持久的风的风力涡轮机能量转换装置。 风力涡轮机能量转换装置包括连接到系绳一端的无人驾驶飞行器（UAV），其可以包括多个较短的系绳，另一端连接到陆地锚固点。 无人机在高度达到40英里/小时以上的高空飞行。 无人机包括具有一个或多个尾随风力涡轮机的飞翼，并且飞行空中机动设计，以将相对风速增加到真实风速的大约四倍。

公开(公告)号：US07777385B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12120938

申请日：2008-05-15

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Glenn Lane ,  Cal Potter

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Glenn Lane ,  Cal Potter

IPC: H02K37/00

CPC classification number: H02K7/116 ,  F16H49/001 ,  H02K7/106

Abstract: An actuator assembly includes a motor assembly, a harmonic drive gearbox, an actuator, and an electromagnet brake device. The actuator assembly is fairly compact in size and the electromagnetic brake device is a non-contact type of devices, making it less prone to wear as compared to many other brake devices.

Abstract translation: 致动器组件包括马达组件，谐波驱动齿轮箱，致动器和电磁铁制动装置。 致动器组件的尺寸相当紧凑，并且电磁制动装置是非接触式装置，使其与许多其它制动装置相比较不容易磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20100188267A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12359946

申请日：2009-01-26

Applicant: Casey Hanlon ,  Cal Potter ,  Paul Wingett

Inventor： Casey Hanlon ,  Cal Potter ,  Paul Wingett

IPC: H03K17/94

CPC classification number: B64C13/10 ,  B64C27/56 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  H03K17/967 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A system and method for determining the input force supplied to a user interface by a user is provided. A passive feedback mechanism is coupled to the user interface, and a change in position of the passive feedback mechanism is sensed. The input force supplied by the user to the user interface is then calculated from the sensed change in position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定由用户提供给用户界面的输入力的系统和方法。 无源反馈机构耦合到用户界面，并且感测到被动反馈机构的位置变化。 然后，根据感测到的位置变化计算由用户提供给用户界面的输入力。

公开(公告)号：US20090283708A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12188811

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

Inventor： Paul Wingett ,  Steve Abel ,  Eric J. Ekstrom

IPC: F16K51/00

CPC classification number: F16K1/523

Abstract: A control valve having an external valve trim adjustor is provided. The control valve comprises a valve shaft comprising a contact member extending in a direction transverse to the valve shaft, a stationary valve cap adapted to receive the valve shaft, an adjustment member coupled to the valve cap, and a stop plate coupled to the contact member and threadedly coupled to the adjustment member, the stop plate positioned at least partially between the adjustment member and the contact member and adapted to position the contact member away from the valve cap in response to manipulation of the adjustment member.

Abstract translation: 提供具有外部阀门微调调节器的控制阀。 所述控制阀包括阀轴，所述阀轴包括沿横向于所述阀轴的方向延伸的接触构件，适于容纳所述阀轴的固定阀帽，联接到所述阀盖的调节构件和联接到所述接触构件的止动板 并且螺纹地联接到所述调节构件，所述止动板至少部分地位于所述调节构件和所述接触构件之间，并且适于响应于所述调节构件的操纵而将所述接触构件定位成远离所述阀帽。