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公开(公告)号:US20100007240A1
公开(公告)日:2010-01-14
申请号:US12550222
申请日:2009-08-28
IPC分类号: H02N1/00
CPC分类号: H02N1/00 , A61F2002/5003 , A61M2025/0058 , A61M2025/0063 , B64C3/48 , H02N1/006 , Y02T50/14 , Y10T428/24752
摘要: The present invention provides meta-materials with an actively controllable mechanical property. The meta-material includes a deformable structure and a set of activation elements. The activation elements are controllable between multiple states. The meta-material includes a first value for a mechanical property when one or more of the activation elements is in the first activation state and includes a second value for the mechanical property when the activation elements have been activated to the second activation state. In one aspect, the meta-material resembles a composite material where the connectivity between the component materials or shape and arrangement of the component materials is dynamically controllable so as to affect a mechanical property of the meta-material.
摘要翻译: 本发明提供了具有可主动控制的机械特性的超临界材料。 超材料包括可变形结构和一组激活元件。 激活元件在多个状态之间是可控的。 当一个或多个激活元件处于第一激活状态并且当激活元件已被激活到第二激活状态时,该元材料包括用于机械特性的第一值。 在一个方面,超材料类似于复合材料,其中组分材料之间的连接性或组分材料的形状和排列是动态可控的,以便影响超临界材料的机械性能。
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公开(公告)号:US07538445B2
公开(公告)日:2009-05-26
申请号:US11684426
申请日:2007-03-09
申请人: Roy D. Kornbluh , Ronald E. Pelrine , Harsha Prahlad , Seiki Chiba , Joseph S. Eckerle , Bryan Chavez , Scott E. Stanford , Thomas Low
发明人: Roy D. Kornbluh , Ronald E. Pelrine , Harsha Prahlad , Seiki Chiba , Joseph S. Eckerle , Bryan Chavez , Scott E. Stanford , Thomas Low
CPC分类号: F03B13/20 , F03B13/1845 , F05B2260/50 , Y02E10/38
摘要: Described herein are marine devices and methods that convert mechanical energy in one or more waves to mechanical energy that is better suited for conversion into electrical energy. The marine devices employ a mechanical energy conversion system that harnesses wave energy and converts it into limited motion that is suitable for input to an electrical energy generator.
摘要翻译: 这里描述的是将一个或多个波中的机械能转换成更适合于转换成电能的机械能的船用装置和方法。 海洋装置采用机械能量转换系统,其利用波能并将其转换成适合于输入到电能发生器的有限运动。
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公开(公告)号:US07237524B2
公开(公告)日:2007-07-03
申请号:US11134077
申请日:2005-05-19
申请人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Scott E. Stanford , Harsha Prahlad , Seajin Oh , Jon Heim
发明人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Scott E. Stanford , Harsha Prahlad , Seajin Oh , Jon Heim
CPC分类号: F02B75/36
摘要: Combustion devices described herein comprise a compliant combustion chamber wall or segment. The compliant segment deforms during combustion in the combustion chamber. Some devices may include a compliant wall configured to stretch responsive to pressure generated by combustion of a fuel in the combustion chamber. A coupling portion translates deformation of the compliant segment or wall into mechanical output. One or more ports are configured to inlet an oxygen source and fuel into the combustion chamber and to outlet exhaust gases from the combustion chamber.
摘要翻译: 本文所述的燃烧装置包括顺应性燃烧室壁或段。 在燃烧室内的燃烧过程中,柔性段变形。 一些装置可以包括被配置为响应于燃烧室中的燃料燃烧产生的压力而拉伸的柔性壁。 联接部分将柔性段或壁的变形转换成机械输出。 一个或多个端口被配置为将氧源和燃料引入燃烧室并排出来自燃烧室的废气。
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公开(公告)号:US07240655B2
公开(公告)日:2007-07-10
申请号:US11134629
申请日:2005-05-19
申请人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Scott E. Stanford , Harsha Prahlad , Seajin Oh , Jon Heim
发明人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Scott E. Stanford , Harsha Prahlad , Seajin Oh , Jon Heim
CPC分类号: F02B75/36
摘要: Combustion devices described herein comprise a compliant combustion chamber wall or segment. The compliant segment deforms during combustion in the combustion chamber. Some devices may include a compliant wall configured to stretch responsive to pressure generated by combustion of a fuel in the combustion chamber. A coupling portion translates deformation of the compliant segment or wall into mechanical output. One or more ports are configured to inlet an oxygen source and fuel into the combustion chamber and to outlet exhaust gases from the combustion chamber.
摘要翻译: 本文所述的燃烧装置包括顺应性燃烧室壁或段。 在燃烧室内的燃烧过程中,柔性段变形。 一些装置可以包括被配置为响应于燃烧室中的燃料燃烧产生的压力而拉伸的柔性壁。 联接部分将柔性段或壁的变形转换成机械输出。 一个或多个端口被配置为将氧源和燃料引入燃烧室并排出来自燃烧室的废气。
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公开(公告)号:US20130010398A1
公开(公告)日:2013-01-10
申请号:US13635889
申请日:2011-03-18
IPC分类号: H02N13/00
CPC分类号: H02N13/00
摘要: An electroadhesive device includes an outer surface adapted to interface with a surface of a foreign substrate, a plurality of electrodes (18), and a semi-conductive insulation material (20) disposed adjacent to at least one of the electrodes (18). Each electrode (18) has a respective conductive volume and is configured to apply a voltage at a respective location of the outer surface, and the difference in voltage between applied voltages includes an electrostatic adhesion voltage that produces an electro-static force between the device and the substrate (16) that is suitable to maintain a current position of the device relative to the substrate (16). The insulation material (20) can be polyurethane or any other suitable material having a resistance of about 109 to 1012 ohms*m. The insulation material effectively operates to expand the conductive volume of the electrodes (18) when they are actuated.
摘要翻译: 一种电子粘合装置包括适于与异物衬底的表面相接合的外表面,多个电极(18)和邻近于至少一个电极(18)设置的半导电绝缘材料(20)。 每个电极(18)具有相应的导电体积,并且被配置为在外表面的相应位置处施加电压,并且施加的电压之间的电压差包括静电粘附电压,其在装置和 所述衬底(16)适于保持所述器件相对于所述衬底(16)的当前位置。 绝缘材料(20)可以是聚氨酯或具有约109至1012欧姆·米的电阻的任何其它合适的材料。 绝缘材料有效地操作以在电极(18)被致动时扩大电极(18)的导电体积。
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公开(公告)号:US20110110010A1
公开(公告)日:2011-05-12
申请号:US12964614
申请日:2010-12-09
IPC分类号: H01L21/683
CPC分类号: B62D57/024 , B62D57/00 , H02N13/00
摘要: Described herein is electroadhesion technology that permits controllable adherence between two objects. Electroadhesion uses electrostatic forces of attraction produced by an electrostatic adhesion voltage, which is applied using electrodes in an electroadhesive device. The electrostatic adhesion voltage produces an electric field and electrostatic adherence forces. When the electroadhesive device and electrodes are positioned near a surface of an object such as a vertical wall, the electrostatic adherence forces hold the electroadhesive device in position relative to the surface and object. This can be used to increase traction or maintain the position of the electroadhesive device relative to a surface. Electric control of the electrostatic adhesion voltage permits the adhesion to be controllably and readily turned on and off.
摘要翻译: 这里描述的是允许两个物体之间可控的粘附的电粘附技术。 电粘附使用通过电粘合装置中的电极施加的静电粘附电压产生的静电吸引力。 静电粘附电压产生电场和静电附着力。 当电粘合装置和电极位于诸如垂直壁的物体的表面附近时,静电附着力将电粘合装置保持在相对于表面和物体的适当位置。 这可以用于增加牵引力或者保持电子粘合装置相对于表面的位置。 静电粘附电压的电控制允许粘附被可控地容易地打开和关闭。
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公开(公告)号:US07898159B2
公开(公告)日:2011-03-01
申请号:US12564793
申请日:2009-09-22
IPC分类号: H01L41/08
CPC分类号: H04R19/02 , Y10S310/80
摘要: Described herein are compliant electroactive polymer transducers for use in acoustic applications. A compliant electroactive polymer transducer includes a compliant electroactive polymer at least two electrodes. For sound production, circuitry in electrical communication with the transducer electrodes is configured to apply a driving signal that causes the electroactive polymer to deflect in the acoustic range.
摘要翻译: 本文描述了用于声学应用的柔性电活性聚合物换能器。 柔性电活性聚合物换能器包括柔性电活性聚合物至少两个电极。 对于声音产生,与换能器电极电连通的电路被配置成施加使电活性聚合物在声学范围内偏转的驱动信号。
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公开(公告)号:US07705521B2
公开(公告)日:2010-04-27
申请号:US12108324
申请日:2008-04-23
IPC分类号: H01L41/08
CPC分类号: H01L41/0986 , H02N2/101 , Y10S310/80
摘要: The present invention relates to mechanical-electrical power conversion systems. The systems comprise one or more electroactive polymers that convert between electrical and mechanical energy. When a voltage is applied to electrodes contacting an electroactive polymer, the polymer deflects. This deflection may be converted into rotation of a power shaft included in a motor. Repeated deflection of the polymer may then produce continuous rotation of the power shaft.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及机电电力转换系统。 该系统包括一种或多种在电和机械能之间转化的电活性聚合物。 当电压施加到与电活性聚合物接触的电极时,聚合物偏转。 该偏转可以转换为包括在电动机中的动力轴的旋转。 聚合物的重复偏转然后可以产生动力轴的连续旋转。
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公开(公告)号:US20080191585A1
公开(公告)日:2008-08-14
申请号:US11774918
申请日:2007-07-09
申请人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Roy D. Kornbluh , Qibing Pei , Jose P. Joseph
发明人: Ronald E. Pelrine , Roy D. Kornbluh , Qibing Pei , Jose P. Joseph
IPC分类号: H01L41/047
CPC分类号: H01L41/047 , F02G1/043 , F02G2243/52 , F04B35/00 , F04B35/045 , F04B43/043 , F05C2225/08 , F25B9/14 , H01G5/16 , H01L41/0478 , H01L41/094 , H01L41/0986 , H01L41/113 , H01L41/1138 , H01L41/193 , H01L41/45 , H02N2/023 , H04R19/02 , H04R23/00 , Y10S310/80 , Y10T29/49826
摘要: Described herein are transducers, their use and fabrication. The transducers convert between mechanical and electrical energy. The present invention further relates to compliant electrodes that conform to the shape of a polymer included in a transducer.
摘要翻译: 这里描述的是换能器,它们的用途和制造。 换能器在机械和电能之间转换。 本发明还涉及符合换能器中包含的聚合物形状的顺应性电极。
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公开(公告)号:US07224106B2
公开(公告)日:2007-05-29
申请号:US11335030
申请日:2006-01-18
申请人: Qibing Pei , Ronald E. Pelrine , Roy D. Kornbluh
发明人: Qibing Pei , Ronald E. Pelrine , Roy D. Kornbluh
CPC分类号: H01L41/047 , F02G1/043 , F02G2243/52 , F04B35/00 , F04B35/045 , F04B43/043 , F05C2225/08 , F25B9/14 , H01G5/16 , H01L41/0478 , H01L41/094 , H01L41/0986 , H01L41/113 , H01L41/1138 , H01L41/193 , H01L41/45 , H02N2/023 , H04R19/02 , H04R23/00 , Y10S310/80 , Y10T29/49826
摘要: The present invention relates to transducers, their use and fabrication. The transducers convert between mechanical and electrical energy. Some transducers of the present invention include a pre-strained polymer. The pre-strain improves the conversion between electrical and mechanical energy. The present invention also relates to devices including an electroactive polymer to convert between electrical and mechanical energy. The present invention further relates to compliant electrodes that conform to the shape of a polymer included in a transducer. The present invention provides methods for fabricating electromechanical devices including one or more electroactive polymers.
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