Estimating fatigue damage in a structure

    公开(公告)号:US11772823B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-03

    申请号:US16759410

    申请日:2018-11-22

    CPC classification number: B64F5/60 G01L1/06 G01L1/22 B64D2045/0085

    Abstract: A method and system method for estimating fatigue damage in a structure obtains fatigue damage data collected using at least one sensor associated with the structure during at least one test operation and also obtains structure use parameter data collected during the at least one test operation. The obtained fatigue data and the obtained use parameter data are used to compute coefficients of at least one generic polynomial function that outputs a fatigue damage value based on inputs representing use parameter data. The at least one generic polynomial function is used to output an estimated fatigue damage value based on inputs representing use parameter data collected during use of the structure.

    Load sensing on a bearing
    33.
    发明授权
    Load sensing on a bearing 有权
    负载感应在轴承上

    公开(公告)号:US09442026B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US13702433

    申请日:2010-06-07

    Inventor: Hendrik Anne Mol

    CPC classification number: G01L1/06 F16C41/00 G01L5/0019 Y02B10/30

    Abstract: The mechanical load on a rolling element bearing is determined from the deformation of the rolling element bearing. The local deformation caused by the rolling contact forces is used to determine an average contribution to the mechanical load in order to average out the effect on the deformation as a result of the spread in diameter of the rolling elements of the bearing. The global deformation of the rolling element bearing is determined to calculate a dynamic contribution to the mechanical load. The dynamic contribution takes into account the variations of the mechanical load on the relevant time-scales that have been omitted from the average contribution as a result of the averaging operation. The total mechanical load is the sum of the average contribution and the dynamic contribution.

    Abstract translation: 滚动体轴承的机械载荷由滚动体轴承的变形决定。 由滚动接触力导致的局部变形用于确定对机械载荷的平均贡献,以便平均出由于轴承的滚动体的直径扩大而对变形的影响。 确定滚动元件轴承的全局变形以计算对机械载荷的动态贡献。 动态贡献考虑了作为平均运算的结果,从平均贡献中省略的相关时间尺度上的机械负载的变化。 总机械载荷是平均贡献和动态贡献的总和。

    Imperceptible motion sensing device having conductive elastomer
    35.
    发明授权
    Imperceptible motion sensing device having conductive elastomer 有权
    具有导电弹性体的不可见运动感测装置

    公开(公告)号:US08943908B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-03

    申请号:US13781955

    申请日:2013-03-01

    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an imperceptible motion sensing device, which includes a non-conductive elastomer made of a pliable and elastic non-conductor (e.g., polyurethane) and having a bumpy side formed with at least one sunken portion thereon, at least one conductive fiber positioned in the at least one sunken portion respectively (e.g., by sewing), and a conductive elastomer made of a pliable and elastic conductor (e.g., a conductive foam or conductive rubber) and provided on the bumpy side of the non-conductive elastomer. When the sensing device is compressed by an external force, corresponding portions of the conductive elastomer and the non-conductive elastomer are compressed and deformed, causing contact and hence electrical connection between the conductive elastomer and the at least one conductive fiber. Thus, the imperceptible motion sensing device not only provides more accurate and more sensitive signal detection, but also ensures consistent performance even after long-term use.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种不可察觉的运动感测装置,其包括由柔韧且非弹性的非导体(例如,聚氨酯)制成并且具有在其上形成有至少一个凹陷部分的颠簸侧的非导电弹性体,至少一个 分别位于至少一个凹陷部分(例如通过缝合)的导电纤维和由柔性和弹性导体(例如,导电泡沫或导电橡胶)制成并且设置在不导电的颠簸侧上的导电弹性体 弹性体。 当感测装置被外力压缩时,导电弹性体和非导电弹性体的对应部分被压缩和变形,导致导电弹性体和至少一个导电纤维之间的接触并因此电连接。 因此,不可察觉的运动感测装置不仅提供更精确和更灵敏的信号检测,而且即使在长期使用后也能确保一致的性能。

    Bending sensor
    36.
    发明授权
    Bending sensor 有权
    弯曲传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08931351B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US13752794

    申请日:2013-01-29

    CPC classification number: G01L1/06 G01B1/00 G01B7/18 G01D5/16 G01L1/2287 H01L29/84

    Abstract: A bending sensor includes a high resistance layer; a low resistance layer having a crack and a lower electrical resistance than the high resistance layer in a state where the crack is closed; an insulating layer between the high and low resistance layers; and a plurality of electrode portions connecting electrically in parallel the high resistance and low resistance layers. In an OFF state where a bend amount is small, the crack is unlikely to open and a combined resistance of electrical resistances of the high resistance layer and the low resistance layer is output as OFF resistance from the plurality of electrode portions. In an ON state where the bend amount is large, the crack is likely to open and at least the electrical resistance of the high resistance layer is output as ON resistance higher than the OFF resistance from the plurality of electrode portions.

    Abstract translation: 弯曲传感器包括高电阻层; 在裂纹闭合的状态下具有高于电阻层的裂纹和低电阻的低电阻层; 高电阻层和低电阻层之间的绝缘层; 以及与高电阻和低电阻层并联电连接的多个电极部分。 在弯曲量小的OFF状态下,不易断裂,高电阻层和低电阻层的电阻的组合电阻从多个电极部分输出为OFF电阻。 在弯曲量大的ON状态下,裂纹很可能被打开,并且至少高电阻层的电阻被输出为比多个电极部分的OFF电阻高的导通电阻。

    BENDING SENSOR
    38.
    发明申请
    BENDING SENSOR 有权
    弯曲传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20130133435A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:US13752794

    申请日:2013-01-29

    CPC classification number: G01L1/06 G01B1/00 G01B7/18 G01D5/16 G01L1/2287 H01L29/84

    Abstract: A bending sensor includes a high resistance layer; a low resistance layer having a crack and a lower electrical resistance than the high resistance layer in a state where the crack is closed; an insulating layer between the high and low resistance layers; and a plurality of electrode portions connecting electrically in parallel the high resistance and low resistance layers. In an OFF state where a bend amount is small, the crack is unlikely to open and a combined resistance of electrical resistances of the high resistance layer and the low resistance layer is output as OFF resistance from the plurality of electrode portions. In an ON state where the bend amount is large, the crack is likely to open and at least the electrical resistance of the high resistance layer is output as ON resistance higher than the OFF resistance from the plurality of electrode portions.

    Abstract translation: 弯曲传感器包括高电阻层; 在裂纹闭合的状态下具有高于电阻层的裂纹和低电阻的低电阻层; 高电阻层和低电阻层之间的绝缘层; 以及与高电阻和低电阻层并联电连接的多个电极部分。 在弯曲量小的OFF状态下,不易断裂,高电阻层和低电阻层的电阻的组合电阻从多个电极部分输出为OFF电阻。 在弯曲量大的ON状态下,裂纹很可能被打开,并且至少高电阻层的电阻被输出为比多个电极部分的OFF电阻高的导通电阻。

    Apparatus with damage indication feature
    39.
    发明授权
    Apparatus with damage indication feature 有权
    具有损伤指示功能的装置

    公开(公告)号:US08366045B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-05

    申请号:US12680203

    申请日:2008-09-29

    CPC classification number: G01M5/0033 B33Y80/00 G01L1/06 Y10T403/11

    Abstract: A method of designing and manufacturing apparatus. The method comprises: creating a design space; analysing expected loads acting on the design space to calculate a first load path within the design space; analysing expected loads acting on the design space when the apparatus is in a damaged state to calculate a second load path within the design space; selecting a region of the second load path which falls outside the first load path; and creating a final design which includes: a primary structure falling within the first load path; and a damage indication feature falling within the selected region. The damage indication feature is designed to provide a visual indication when the load transmitted by the damage indication feature exceeds a threshold.The load generates a stress in the primary structure which exceeds the stress in the damage indication feature until the primary structure becomes damaged, at which point the load generates a stress in the damage indication feature which exceeds the stress in the primary structure.

    Abstract translation: 设备制造方法。 该方法包括:创建设计空间; 分析作用在设计空间上的预期载荷,以计算设计空间内的第一载荷路径; 分析当装置处于损坏状态时作用在设计空间上的预期载荷,以计算设计空间内的第二载荷路径; 选择落在第一负载路径外的第二负载路径的区域; 并创建最终设计,其包括:落在第一加载路径内的主要结构; 以及落在所选区域内的损伤指示特征。 伤害指示功能被设计为当损伤指示特征传输的负载超过阈值时提供可视指示。 负载在主结构中产生超过损伤指示特征中的应力的应力,直到主结构被损坏为止,此时负载在损伤指示特征中产生超过主结构中的应力的应力。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MOUNTED ALMEN STRIPS
    40.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING MOUNTED ALMEN STRIPS 审中-公开
    用于保护安装的ALMEN STRIPS的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120199506A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-09

    申请号:US13365896

    申请日:2012-02-03

    Abstract: A protected test strip holder according to the present invention includes a test strip holder onto which a test strip, such as for example an Almen strip, may be mounted using fasteners provided on the test strip holder. A protective covering is form-fitted to the test strip holder and, optionally, to the test strip holder having a test strip mounted thereon. The present invention also comprises a method for protecting and storing a test strip holder that includes providing a test strip holder, forming or molding a protective covering form-fitting to the test strip holder, and placing the protective covering over the test strip holder. The test strip holder may have a test strip mounted thereon prior to molding the form-fitting protective covering.

    Abstract translation: 根据本发明的受保护的测试条保持器包括测试条保持器,可以使用设置在测试条保持器上的紧固件将测试条(例如Almen条)安装在该测试条保持器上。 保护罩与测试条保持器成形,并且可选地安装到具有安装在其上的测试条的测试条保持器。 本发明还包括一种用于保护和储存测试条保持器的方法,该方法包括提供测试条保持器,将形成或模制保护覆盖物形状配件的测试条保持器,以及将保护覆盖物放置在测试条保持器上。 在模制成形配件保护罩之前,测试条保持器可以具有安装在其上的测试条。

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