METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM LOAD MEASUREMENTS ON MULTI-HINGED DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20250020548A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-16

    申请号:US18823455

    申请日:2024-09-03

    Abstract: An example hinged device flexible substrate testing system includes: a first plate comprising a first surface configured to hold stationary a first portion of a hinged device under test; a second plate comprising a second surface configured to hold a second portion of the hinged device under test, the second portion of the hinged device coupled to the first portion via a first hinge having a first folding radius; a third plate comprising a third surface configured to hold a third portion of the hinged device under test, the third portion of the hinged device coupled to the first portion via a second hinge having a second folding radius; a first cam follower coupled to the second plate; a first drive arm configured to move the first cam follower to cause the second plate to rotate about a first hinge pivot axis of the first hinge; a first actuator configured to rotate the first drive arm; a second cam follower coupled to the third plate; a second drive arm configured to move the second cam follower to cause the third plate to rotate about a second hinge pivot axis of the second hinge; a second actuator configured to rotate the second drive arm; and a load cell configured to measure first loads on the first plate while the first actuator moves the second plate and to measure second loads on the first plate while the second actuator moves the third plate.

    Flexible Multi-Tube Retainer
    42.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250020243A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-16

    申请号:US18766769

    申请日:2024-07-09

    Inventor: Kileean E. Bell

    Abstract: Described is a tube retainer for securing a tube relative to a component. The tube retainer includes a carrier portion and a fastener portion. The carrier portion secures the tube via a tube pocket. The tube pocket comprises a first set of flexible arms and/or a second set of flexible arms. The fastener portion defines a central longitudinal axis. The fastener portion is configured to engage the component via an opening.

    Battery driven ground power unit with improved construction, operability, durability and maintenance

    公开(公告)号:US12195200B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US18219242

    申请日:2023-07-07

    Abstract: An airport ground power unit for supplying electric current to a parked aircraft and a related system and method. The ground power unit includes a first electric battery, an inverter for transforming an output current of the battery to an alternating output current to be supplied to the aircraft, and one or more first electronic switches for connecting and disconnecting the first battery to and from the inverter. The first switches are connected in serial to the first battery, and together connected to the inverter. A first controller unit controls at least one of the one or more first switches. The ground power unit further includes a second electric battery and second electronic switches for connecting and disconnecting the second battery. The second switches are connected in serial to the second battery and are together connected to the inverter such that they are in parallel to the serially connected first battery and the first switches. At least one of the second switches is controlled by the first or a second digital controller unit.

    Methods and apparatus to provide a consistent electrode state for welding

    公开(公告)号:US12194577B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17165619

    申请日:2021-02-02

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide a consistent electrode state for welding, an example welding-type system includes: a first wire drive to feed an electrode wire through a welding torch; a bidirectional assisting wire drive to advance the electrode wire from a wire supply to the first wire drive; a tension-compression detector to detect a first tension-compression state of the electrode wire; and one or more motor controllers to control the first wire drive and the assisting wire drive to put the electrode wire in a predetermined position relative to the welding torch by: controlling the first wire drive to hold the electrode wire; and controlling the assisting wire drive to advance or retract the electrode wire based on the first tension-compression state to put the electrode wire in a second tension-compression state.

    EXTENSOMETER STRUCTURE WITH SPACED APART FLEXURES

    公开(公告)号:US20250003727A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18750259

    申请日:2024-06-21

    Abstract: An extensometer structure includes a flexure assembly having a support mount, a first contact device mount rigidly fixed to the support mount and a second contact device mount coupled to the support mount by an upper flexure arm and a lower flexure arm. The upper flexure arm is spaced apart from and arranged directly above and in alignment with the lower flexure arm. The second contact device mount is configured to vertically travel relative to the first contact device mount.

    Actuator Device, Clutch Device, and Air Outlet Device

    公开(公告)号:US20250003471A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18751699

    申请日:2024-06-24

    Inventor: Dongdong WANG

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator device, comprising a driving component, a gear, a first rotary transmission device, and a second rotary transmission device. The driving component comprises a drive rotating shaft, and the first rotary transmission device comprises a first connecting and disconnecting device and has a first output shaft. The second rotary transmission device comprises a second connecting and disconnecting device, and the second rotary transmission device has a second output shaft. When the gear rotates in a first rotation direction or a second rotation direction, one of the first rotary transmission device and the second rotary transmission device is driven, so that one of the connecting and disconnecting devices is driven into an engaged state, wherein one of the output shafts rotates while the other output shaft does not rotate. The actuator device according to the present disclosure has a stable connecting and disconnecting process and a stable output, and can implement double outputs by means of a single actuator. The two output shafts are symmetrically arranged with respect to a rotating shaft of the driving gear and are spaced apart by a certain distance, so that outputs of the output shafts are relatively balanced and do not interfere with each other.

    Clip-On U-Nut
    49.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250003442A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18755166

    申请日:2024-06-26

    Abstract: Examples of the present subject matter disclose clip-on u-nut (100) having a first leg (102) having a first aperture (106), and a second leg (104) adjoined to the first leg (102) via a u-bend (108). This connection establishes a gap (116) varying between the first leg (102) and the second leg (104), which are relatively moveable to accommodate a part (200) in the gap therebetween. The second leg (104) has a misalignment adjustment component (112) that comprises a body (120) and a second aperture (122) that is an oblong-shaped through-hole. The second aperture (122) co-operates with the first aperture (106) to receive a fastener (202). The first aperture (106) and the second aperture (122) have a plurality of relative fastening positions with respect to each other to accommodate the fastener (202) in multiple orientations, allowing the clip-on u-nut (100) to accommodate variations in part sizes and thicknesses.

    AIR RINSING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR RINSING CONTAINERS

    公开(公告)号:US20250001471A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18596205

    申请日:2024-09-19

    Abstract: Example air rinsing apparatus includes: a first enclosure having a first inlet and first output ports; a second enclosure within the first enclosure, the second enclosure comprising a second inlet port and a second output port, the second output port disposed on a same face of the first enclosure as the first inlet port, wherein the second output port comprises an air knife, wherein the first inlet port and the second output port are aligned in the first direction; one or more air movers configured to: urge first air into the second inlet port, the second enclosure configured to direct the first air from the second inlet port to the second output port; and pull second air from the first output port, the first enclosure configured to direct the second air from the first inlet port to the first output port; and an ionizer disposed within the second enclosure.

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