公开(公告)号：US09921115B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15162291

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Ty Aaby Larsen ,  Priya Maratukulam

IPC: G01L1/24 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G02B1/00 ,  G02B6/122

CPC classification number: G01L1/242 ,  G01D5/266 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01L1/247 ,  G02B1/005 ,  G02B6/1225 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49828

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a strain sensor, system and method of fabrication and use that includes an optical fiber, an optical signal generator that transmits an optical signal through the optical fiber, at least two photonic crystal slabs within the optical fiber separated by a first segment of optical fiber, a photo-detector that detects a reflected optical signal from the at least two photonic crystal slabs, and a processor that computes a mechanical strain over the first segment of optical fiber based on the reflected optical signal detected by the photo-detector.

公开(公告)号：US20170244325A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15050054

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Jimmy M. Quiambao ,  James L. Peck

IPC: H02M3/335 ,  H02P27/06

CPC classification number: H02M3/33507 ,  H02M3/285 ,  H02M3/33546 ,  H02M7/53871 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  H02P27/06

Abstract: Increased DC-to-AC power conversion efficiency in a scalable, flexible, resilient, cascading inverter driver topology. Plural power cells, which include a rectifier and an inverter, are arranged in a series/parallel topology. Use of plural power cells increases efficiency by reducing voltage transition losses and by increasing duty cycle. Also, the power cells output AC to an electric motor using a forward-looking controller that responds to varying power demand while maintaining motor speed at a maximum efficiency level. Power output is varied by varying the width of rectifier output pulses to the inverters while maintaining pulse voltage. Transitions between power levels are smoothed by pulse density modulation. Pulse density, determined automatically in the inverter, begins high and gradually becomes less dense so voltage changes rapidly then slowing gradually. The topology and power cell components allow faulty power cells 10 to be isolated and bypassed.

公开(公告)号：US09158294B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14069549

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Jimmy M. Quiambao ,  Dale Kenneth Pounds

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y04S40/164

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product is provided for configuring a microgrid. A first configuration of the microgrid having a set of microgrid elements is initialized. An address for each element in the set of microgrid elements of the microgrid is verified. In response to receiving status data from the set of microgrid elements connected in a peer-to-peer network indicating a reconfiguration of the microgrid, the set of microgrid elements is re-aligned to form a second grid configuration. The second grid configuration is executed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于配置微电网的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 初始化具有一组微电极元件的微电网的第一配置。 验证微电网微电网元件中每个元件的地址。 响应于连接在对等网络中的连接在对等网络中的指示微电网的重新配置的一组微电网元件的状态数据，所述一组微电网元件被重新对准以形成第二电网配置。 执行第二个网格配置。

公开(公告)号：US20150134131A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14069549

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Jimmy M. Quiambao ,  Dale Kenneth Pounds

IPC: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y04S40/164

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product is provided for configuring a microgrid. A first configuration of the microgrid having a set of microgrid elements is initialized. An address for each element in the set of microgrid elements of the microgrid is verified. In response to receiving status data from the set of microgrid elements connected in a peer-to-peer network indicating a reconfiguration of the microgrid, the set of microgrid elements is re-aligned to form a second grid configuration. The second grid configuration is executed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于配置微电网的方法，装置和计算机程序产品。 初始化具有一组微电极元件的微电网的第一配置。 验证微电网微电网元件中每个元件的地址。 响应于连接在对等网络中的连接在对等网络中的指示微电网的重新配置的一组微电网元件的状态数据，所述一组微电网元件被重新对准以形成第二电网配置。 执行第二个网格配置。

公开(公告)号：US20150134130A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14064997

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Jimmy M. Quiambao ,  Dale Kenneth Pounds

IPC: G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B15/02 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L67/12 ,  Y04S40/164

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product is provided for configuring a microgrid. A first configuration of the microgrid having a set of microgrid elements is initialized. An address for each element in the set of microgrid elements of the microgrid is verified. In response to receiving status data from the set of microgrid elements connected in a peer-to-peer network indicating a reconfiguration of the microgrid, the set of microgrid elements is re-aligned to form a second grid configuration. The second grid configuration is executed.

公开(公告)号：US20140111789A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13658307

申请日：2012-10-23

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： Michael A. Carralero ,  Ty Aaby Larsen ,  Priya Maratukulam

IPC: G01B11/16 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: G01L1/242 ,  G01D5/266 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01L1/247 ,  G02B1/005 ,  G02B6/1225 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49828

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a strain sensor, system and method of fabrication and use that includes an optical fiber, an optical signal generator that transmits an optical signal through the optical fiber, at least two photonic crystal slabs within the optical fiber separated by a first segment of optical fiber, a photo-detector that detects a reflected optical signal from the at least two photonic crystal slabs, and a processor that computes a mechanical strain over the first segment of optical fiber based on the reflected optical signal detected by the photo-detector.

Abstract translation: 本公开通常涉及一种应变传感器，系统和制造和使用方法，其包括光纤，通过光纤传输光信号的光信号发生器，光纤内的至少两个光子晶体板，由 光纤的第一段，检测来自至少两个光子晶体板的反射光信号的光检测器，以及基于由所述至少两个光子晶体板检测到的反射光信号计算光纤的第一段上的机械应变的处理器 光电探测器。