公开(公告)号：US20230098504A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US17449479

申请日：2021-09-30

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Roberto S. Marques ,  Yutao Wang ,  William H. Martin ,  Chirag L. Malkan ,  Mason Khan ,  Steven T. Haensgen

IPC: G05B19/418 ,  H04L12/10

Abstract: A multidrop system configured to be installed within a motor control center (MCC) of an industrial automation system includes a trunkline. The trunkline includes multiple multidrop make and break devices connected through a trunkline cable. Each of the multidrop make and break device includes a first network component, and a second network component. The first network component is configured to form a first subnet over the trunkline. The second network component is configured to couple a MCC withdrawable unit and form a second subnet over a branchline that connects one or more nodes within the MCC withdrawable unit. The multidrop make and break device is configured to couple the MCC withdrawable unit to, and decouple the MCC withdrawable unit from, the second network component without disrupting the first subnet.

公开(公告)号：US20230071455A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-09

申请号：US17469397

申请日：2021-09-08

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chirag Malkan ,  Kyle Crum ,  David Vasko ,  Steven T. Haensgen ,  Yutao Wang ,  Bijan SayyarRodsari ,  Katherine Sokolnicki ,  Yongyao Cai

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06F16/955 ,  G01M99/00

Abstract: A method for correlating data from different sensors for product lifecycle management includes receiving sensor information from an additional sensor of a plurality of sensors of an industrial operation. The additional sensor is different from component sensors used for functionality of a component of the industrial operation. Sensor information from the additional sensor monitors conditions of a portion of the industrial operation different from sensor information of the component sensors used for the functionality of the component. The method includes deriving, using the sensor information, a correlation between an operational parameter of the component and sensor information of the additional sensor. The operational parameter is related to a predicted operational lifetime of the component. The method includes identifying an abnormal operating condition of the component based on a comparison between additional sensor information from the additional sensor and the operational parameter, and sending an alert with the abnormal operating condition.

公开(公告)号：US11114783B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-07

申请号：US16936788

申请日：2020-07-23

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Yutao Wang ,  Wojciech Koczwara ,  David D. Brandt ,  Zhentian Xie ,  Scott T. Griffiths ,  Mark Davidsz ,  Chirag L. Malkan

IPC: H01R33/09 ,  H01R12/62 ,  H01R43/01 ,  H05K1/16 ,  H01R12/67

Abstract: A multidrop cable may include multiple nodes electrically coupled thereon. The nodes may each include a respective PCB layer and a respective connector. The connector may provide connection between the transmission lines of the multidrop cable and the PCB layer. The PCB layer may include circuitry to reduce an induced noise of the multidrop cable by adding twist to the respective signals of the transmission lines. The PCB layer may also preserve the characteristic impedance of the multidrop cable by providing inductance in series between the respective signals of the transmission lines.

公开(公告)号：US20170345525A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15165763

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven T. Haensgen ,  John P. Caspers ,  Yutao Wang ,  Jeffrey A. Kilburn ,  Darryl E. Whitley

IPC: H01B7/08 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R12/77 ,  G05B19/10 ,  H01R12/67 ,  H01R13/645 ,  H01R13/187

CPC classification number: H01B7/0823 ,  G05B19/10 ,  G05B2219/25195 ,  H01R12/616 ,  H01R12/675 ,  H01R12/778 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R13/7034

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to a multi-conductor ribbon cable provided for power and data transmission to a network of devices. The multi-conductor ribbon cable is keyed for mating with a modular connector. The conductors of the multi-conductor ribbon cable are connected to the network of devices via insulation displacement members and spring connectors contained within a modular connector.