Variable optical attenuator
    31.
    发明申请
    Variable optical attenuator 有权
    可变光衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US20030071201A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-17

    申请号:US10036274

    申请日:2001-12-24

    CPC classification number: H04B10/25073 G01J1/1626

    Abstract: An optical attenuator (10) includes: an optical splitter (11), a collimator (12), two detectors (51, 52), a first and second reflectors (21, 22), an attenuating element (3) and a driving device (4). The optical splitter includes a ferrule (112) and a GRIN (graded index) lens (113). The collimator is similar to the optical splitter. Input optical signals are transmitted from an input fiber (110) through the optical splitter and are then directed to the first reflector. The optical signals reflected by the first reflector pass through the attenuating element and are subsequently reflected to the collimator by the second reflector. The two detectors receive sampling signals via an input and an output sampling fibers (111, 112). The driving device can drive the attenuating element in response to the attenuation ratio coming from the two detectors.

    Abstract translation: 光衰减器(10)包括:分光器(11),准直仪(12),两个检测器(51,52),第一和第二反射器(21,22),衰减元件(3)和驱动装置 (4)。 光分路器包括套圈(112)和GRIN(渐变折射率)透镜(113)。 准直器类似于光分路器。 输入光信号从输入光纤(110)通过光分路器传输,然后被引导到第一反射器。 由第一反射器反射的光信号通过衰减元件,随后通过第二反射器反射到准直器。 两个检测器通过输入和输出采样光纤(111,112)接收采样信号。 驱动装置可以响应于来自两个检测器的衰减比而驱动衰减元件。

    Wave-guide arrangement for infrared clinical thermometer
    32.
    发明申请
    Wave-guide arrangement for infrared clinical thermometer 审中-公开
    红外线温度计波导安排

    公开(公告)号:US20020163953A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-07

    申请号:US09846290

    申请日:2001-05-02

    Inventor: Chu-Yih Yu

    Abstract: A wave-guide arrangement includes a conical shell, a wave-guide mounted in the conical shell, a thermopile fastened to the wave-guide and adapted to detect radiation heart, the wave-guide having an isothermic base, a front neck perpendicularly extended from and formed integral with the center of the front side of the isothermic base, a coupling portion disposed at the center of the rear side of the isothermic base and adapted to receive the thermopile, and a center wave-guide hole axially extended through the neck, the isothermic base and the coupling portion, and adapted to guide radiation heat to the thermopile.

    Abstract translation: 波导装置包括锥形壳体,安装在锥形壳体中的波导件,固定到波导管并适合于检测辐射心脏的热电堆,波导管具有等温基座,前颈部垂直地从 并且与等温基体的前侧的中心成一体,设置在等温基底的后侧中心并适合于接收热电堆的联接部分和沿颈部轴向延伸的中心波导孔, 等温基底和耦合部分,并且适于将辐射热引导到热电堆。

    Accelerometer and devices using the same
    33.
    发明申请
    Accelerometer and devices using the same 失效
    加速度计和使用相同的设备

    公开(公告)号:US20020134925A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-26

    申请号:US09817404

    申请日:2001-03-26

    Abstract: An accelerometer useful over a very wide range of gravitational forces is described. The device is based on the use of an optical fiber having a free cantilevered end subject to movement due to inertial lag. A constant output light source is located at one end of the optical fiber and a multicell photoarray is placed adjacent the free end of the fiber so that movement of the fiber due to acceleration can be readily detected. The individual cells in the array are preferably masked so that the output is a function of the lateral displacement of the fiber. This gives a linear or other voltage output curve related to the magnitude and direction of fiber movement. A multiplexing circuit repetitively samples the output of each photocell in the array. The output is preferably digitized and can provide a direct input into a computer that will convert data on acceleration to associated position, velocity and force involved.

    Abstract translation: 描述了在非常宽的重力范围内有用的加速度计。 该装置基于使用具有由于惯性滞后而运动的自由悬臂端的光纤。 恒定输出光源位于光纤的一端,并且多单元光阵列被放置在与光纤的自由端相邻的位置,从而可以容易地检测出由于加速而导致的光纤的移动。 优选地,阵列中的各个单元被掩蔽,使得输出是光纤的横向位移的函数。 这给出了与光纤运动的幅度和方向有关的线性或其他电压输出曲线。 复用电路重复地对阵列中每个光电管的输出进行采样。 输出优选地被数字化,并且可以向计算机提供直接输入,该计算机将加速度上的数据转换成相关的位置,速度和力。

    Method using an optical signal for detecting overheating and fire conditions in an aircraft
    34.
    发明申请
    Method using an optical signal for detecting overheating and fire conditions in an aircraft 有权
    使用光信号检测飞机过热和火灾状况的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20020125414A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-12

    申请号:US10096158

    申请日:2002-03-11

    CPC classification number: G08B17/06 B64D45/00 B64D2045/009 G01K3/005 G01K11/32

    Abstract: A fiber optic cable forms a temperature sensor arranged along an object or space to monitor the temperature thereof and detect overheating or fire conditions. An end of the sensor is con5 nected through an interface to a laser emitter and an optical receiver, which are further connected to a computer. The computer controls the laser emitter to emit a laser pulse into the sensor. The optical receiver receives the resulting reflection signal from the sensor, and provides a corresponding signal to the computer to be evaluated in connection with a nominal comparison signal. If any location of the sensor is subjected to an unacceptable temperature increase, the sensor's refractive characteristics are changed, to cause an additional reflection pulse in the reflection signal. By evaluating the amplitude and the return time of the additional reflection pulse, the temperature level and the location of the overheating condition are determined by the computer.

    Abstract translation: 光纤电缆形成沿着物体或空间布置的温度传感器,以监测其温度并检测过热或起火情况。 通过与激光发射器和光接收器的接口连接传感器的一端,进一步连接到计算机。 计算机控制激光发射器将激光脉冲发射到传感器中。 光接收器从传感器接收所得到的反射信号,并且将相应的信号提供给计算机,以结合标称比较信号进行评估。 如果传感器的任何位置受到不可接受的温度升高,则传感器的折射特性被改变,从而在反射信号中产生附加的反射脉冲。 通过评估附加反射脉冲的振幅和返回时间,温度水平和过热状态的位置由计算机确定。

    Heatable member and temperature monitor therefor
    35.
    发明申请
    Heatable member and temperature monitor therefor 有权
    可加热成员和温度监控器

    公开(公告)号:US20020064205A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-30

    申请号:US09987587

    申请日:2001-11-15

    Inventor: Henry Tubbs

    Abstract: Use of an optical fibre for the direct receipt of heat radiation for transmission to a remote pyrometer is enabled by the provision of an apertured, contaminant free compartment in the component being heated, and aligning the heat receiving end of the optical fibre with the aperture so as to receive radiated heat from within the compartment.

    Abstract translation: 使用光纤直接接收热辐射以传输到远程高温计可以通过在被加热的部件中提供有孔,无污染的隔室,并将光纤的热接收端与孔对准 以接收来自隔室内的辐射热。

    Device for temperature measurement
    36.
    发明申请
    Device for temperature measurement 失效
    温度测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US20010005393A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-28

    申请号:US09766449

    申请日:2001-01-19

    Abstract: A device for temperature measurement uses an optical system to image the heat radiation emanating from a measurement spot on an object of measurement onto a detector. A sighting arrangement is also provided which has a diffractive optical system by which a light intensity distribution is produced which corresponds to the position and size of the measurement spot on the object of measurement.

    Abstract translation: 用于温度测量的装置使用光学系统将从测量对象上的测量点发出的热辐射成像到检测器上。 还提供了具有衍射光学系统的瞄准装置,通过该衍射光学系统产生对应于测量对象上的测量点的位置和尺寸的光强度分布。

    Optical tweezer device
    37.
    发明申请
    Optical tweezer device 审中-公开
    光镊装置

    公开(公告)号:US20040256542A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-23

    申请号:US10869077

    申请日:2004-06-17

    Inventor: Yoji Okazaki

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 G02B6/4204

    Abstract: An optical tweezer device for capturing minute bodies on a stage in accordance with very fine patterns. A fiber array light source of the device is equipped with a laser module which is structured with a high-luminance, high-power multiplex laser light source. High-intensity laser light which is emitted from this fiber array light source is modulated by a DMD and focused by a microlens array. The focused light enters corresponding optical fiber cores which are arranged in a matrix form at an array head, and is guided in the fibers. The light focused by the microlens array is caused to enter the fiber cores corresponding to the microlenses with high efficiency. The optical fibers are two-dimensionally arrayed to correspond with pixel portions of the DMD. High-intensity laser light is emitted from the array head in accordance with an on-off pattern of the DMD.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于根据非常精细的图案在舞台上捕获微小物体的光学镊子装置。 该装置的光纤阵列光源配备有由高亮度,大功率多路复用激光光源构成的激光模块。 从该光纤阵列光源发射的高强度激光由DMD调制并由微透镜阵列聚焦。 聚焦光进入相应的光纤芯,其以矩阵形式排列在阵列头部,并在光纤中引导。 使由微透镜阵列聚焦的光以高效率进入对应于微透镜的纤芯。 二维排列的光纤与DMD的像素部分对应。 根据DMD的开 - 关模式,从阵列头发射高强度激光。

    FIBER GRATING BOND JOINT HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM
    38.
    发明申请
    FIBER GRATING BOND JOINT HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM 有权
    光纤焊接接头健康监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20040099801A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-27

    申请号:US10458109

    申请日:2003-06-10

    Abstract: Fiber grating environmental measurement systems are comprised of sensors that are configured to respond to changes in moisture or chemical content of the surrounding medium through the action of coatings and plates inducing strain that is measured. These sensors can also be used to monitor the interior of bonds for degradation due to aging, cracking, or chemical attack. Means to multiplex these sensors at high speed and with high sensitivity can be accomplished by using spectral filters placed to correspond to each fiber grating environmental sensor. By forming networks of spectral elements and using wavelength division multiplexing arrays of fiber grating sensors may be processed in a single fiber line allowing distributed high sensitivity, high bandwidth fiber optic grating environmental sensor systems to be realized.

    Abstract translation: 光纤光栅环境测量系统由传感器组成,传感器被配置为通过涂层和板的作用来响应周围介质的湿度或化学成分的变化,诱导测量的应变。 这些传感器也可用于监测由于老化,开裂或化学侵蚀而导致的结合物内部的退化。 可以通过使用放置为对应于每个光纤光栅环境传感器的光谱滤波器来实现以高速和高灵敏度复用这些传感器的手段。 通过形成光谱元件的网络并使用光纤光栅传感器的波分复用阵列可以在单个光纤线路中进行处理,从而实现分布式高灵敏度,高带宽光纤光栅环境传感器系统。

    DTS measurement of HV cable temperature profile

    公开(公告)号:US20040091015A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-13

    申请号:US10618100

    申请日:2003-07-10

    CPC classification number: G01K11/32

    Abstract: A fiber optic cable is used as a distributed temperature sensing (DTS) transducer for temperature profile measurements in a protective underground duct in which a high voltage (HV) cable has already been laid. The sensing cable is not incorporated into the power cable itself, and in some installations does not have direct physical contact with the HV cable. The sensing cable is installed externally (along side) of the HV power cable, either in direct surface contact with the HV cable, or alternatively, the fiber optic sensing cable is installed in a small diameter guide tube that is placed in the upper annulus between the HV cable and the protective duct. The sensing fiber and one or more guide tubes are installed in a loose bundle at least in part by fluid drag forces (blowing with pressurized air) using conventional cable launching equipment. Large diameter guide tubes are placed on opposite sides of the HV cable in a wedging position that blocks shifting movement of the small guide tubes and optical fibers down into the lower cusp-shaped space between the HV cable and the protective duct.

    Thermography method
    40.
    发明申请
    Thermography method 失效
    热成像法

    公开(公告)号:US20040081221A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-29

    申请号:US10470241

    申请日:2003-12-22

    Inventor: Rolf Sandvoss

    CPC classification number: G01N25/72

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device (1) for testing materials by determining and displaying as an image temperature differences above a threshold value on the surface of test objects (8). In a first step, a camera for determining and displaying as an image the temperature differences above a threshold value is used to determine the temperatures of object elements (22) within a test area (14) of the test object (8) facing the camera. The test area (14) is then provided with heat by means of a laser beam (4) in such a manner that the temperature of the surface of the test object (8) rises in the test area (14) by at least the amount of the threshold value. The object elements (22) are displayed as image elements in such a manner that the temperature differences above the threshold value between the object elements (22) are visible. The cool-down of the test area (14) is indicated by means of the image elements (20).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种方法和装置(1),用于通过确定和显示作为测试对象(8)的表面上的阈值以上的图像温度差来测试材料。 在第一步骤中,使用用于确定和显示作为图像的温度差高于阈值的照相机来确定面向照相机的测试对象(8)的测试区域(14)内的对象元件(22)的温度 。 然后,通过激光束(4)以测试对象(8)的表面的温度在测试区域(14)中升高至少一定量的方式向测试区域(14)提供热量 的阈值。 对象元件(22)被显示为图像元素,使得在物体元件(22)之间的阈值之上的温度差是可见的。 测试区域(14)的冷却由图像元素(20)指示。

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