公开(公告)号：US20130139590A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13312495

申请日：2011-12-06

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill ,  Michael Shaw

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill ,  Michael Shaw

IPC: G01P1/00 ,  H03K3/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/14 ,  B64C25/00 ,  B64C25/46 ,  G01P3/44 ,  H03K3/0232

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful for use in landing identification. In this regard, a method is provided comprising receiving pulse information over a first time period, wherein the pulse information is indicative of an angular distance traveled by a first wheel, comparing the pulse information to a threshold value, and determining a likelihood of a landing event based upon the comparison. In various embodiments, a system is provided comprising a monstable multivibrator in electrical communication with a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), a resistor-capacitor network in electrical communication with the MOSFET, and a comparator that receives a voltage from the resistor-capacitor network and a reference voltage.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的系统和方法可用于着陆识别。 在这方面，提供了一种方法，其包括在第一时间段内接收脉冲信息，其中所述脉冲信息指示由第一车轮行进的角距离，将脉冲信息与阈值进行比较，以及确定着陆的可能性 基于比较的事件。 在各种实施例中，提供一种系统，其包括与金属氧化物半导体场效应晶体管（MOSFET）电连通的稳定多谐振荡器，与MOSFET电连通的电阻器 - 电容器网络，以及接收来自 电阻电容网络和参考电压。

公开(公告)号：US08214121B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12396676

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: G06F7/70

CPC classification number: B60T8/885 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/1703 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B60T2220/04 ,  B60T2270/413 ,  B64C25/44

Abstract: A brake control circuit for determining if a brake command from a brake pedal is valid is provided. The brake control circuit includes at least two independent channels configured to receive data indicative of brake pedal deflection for the brake pedal, and logic circuitry operatively coupled to the at least two independent channels. The logic circuitry is configured to generate a valid brake flag when the respective channels receive data that are within a predetermined range of one another, and to generate an invalid brake flag when the respective channels receive data that are not within a predetermined range of one another.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于确定来自制动踏板的制动指令是否有效的制动控制电路。 制动控制电路包括至少两个独立通道，其被配置为接收指示制动踏板的制动踏板偏转的数据，以及可操作地耦合到至少两个独立通道的逻辑电路。 逻辑电路被配置为当各个通道接收彼此在预定范围内的数据时产生有效的制动标志，并且当各个通道接收到不在彼此的预定范围内的数据时产生无效制动标志 。

公开(公告)号：US08102280B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12397090

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/22

Abstract: Systems and methods to determine whether a brake is dragging based on post-takeoff spindown data are provided. The method comprises measuring spindown of a wheel to obtain spindown data. The spindown data is compared with a spindown envelope, and notification is provided if the spindown data indicates a wheel is spinning down outside a spindown envelope.

Abstract translation: 提供了基于起飞后的数据来确定制动器是否拖曳的系统和方法。 该方法包括测量车轮的间距以获得振动数据。 将数据信息与一个信封包络进行比较，并且如果这个数据表明一个车轮正在旋转信封外部，则提供通知。

公开(公告)号：US20110153176A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12646475

申请日：2009-12-23

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60T8/3255 ,  B60T8/1703 ,  B60T8/325 ,  B60T2201/03 ,  B64C25/426 ,  B64C25/44

Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive deceleration are disclosed. A brake system controller may perform a method comprising receiving a pedal deflection signal comprising a pedal deflection level, determining a present level of deceleration, and mapping the pedal deflection level to a desired level of deceleration, wherein the desired level of deceleration is greater than the present level of deceleration.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于自适应减速的系统和方法。 制动系统控制器可以执行一种方法，包括接收包括踏板偏转水平的踏板偏转信号，确定当前的减速度，以及将踏板偏转水平映射到期望的减速度，其中期望的减速度大于 目前减速度。

公开(公告)号：US20100038188A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12442657

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: F16D66/00

CPC classification number: B64C13/044 ,  B60T17/221 ,  B64C25/48 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: A compact aircraft brake actuation measurement unit (5) mountable between left and right brake pedals for measuring the position of each pedal. The unit (5) can generate a signal indicative of a position of a pedal that can be used to control a brake assembly. The unit (5) can be mounted to a floor, bulkhead, forward wall, or any other suitable surface of a cockpit. The unit (5) includes sensors (20; 22), such as linear variable transducers (LVDTs), connectable to the pedals for sensing the position of the pedals.

Abstract translation: 紧凑型飞机制动器致动测量单元（5）可安装在左和右制动踏板之间，用于测量每个踏板的位置。 单元（5）可以产生指示可用于控制制动组件的踏板位置的信号。 单元（5）可以安装在驾驶舱的地板，隔板，前壁或任何其他合适的表面上。 单元（5）包括传感器（20; 22），诸如线性可变换能器（LVDT），可连接到踏板，用于感测踏板的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09039102B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13228328

申请日：2011-09-08

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill ,  Paul R. Burte

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill ,  Paul R. Burte

IPC: B60T13/00 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/17 ,  B64C25/42 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T8/96

CPC classification number: B60T7/042 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T8/1703 ,  B60T8/96 ,  B64C25/426

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein may be useful emergency braking systems for use in, for example, an aircraft. A system is disclosed that allows emergency braking without the need for a manually operated emergency brake. For example, a system is provided comprising a potentiometer in mechanical communication with a brake pedal, a first electronic switch in electrical communication with the potentiometer, a second electronic switch indicating a displacement of the brake pedal, wherein a brake control valve opens in response to the first electronic switch, and wherein a shutoff valve opens in response to the second electronic switch.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的系统和方法可以是用于例如飞机的有用的紧急制动系统。 公开了允许紧急制动而不需要手动操作的紧急制动的系统。 例如，提供一种系统，其包括与制动踏板机械连通的电位器，与电位计电连通的第一电子开关，指示制动踏板位移的第二电子开关，其中制动控制阀响应于 第一电子开关，并且其中截止阀响应于第二电子开关而打开。

公开(公告)号：US08634971B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12435720

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  F16D55/36

CPC classification number: F16D66/026 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T17/221 ,  B64C25/42 ,  F16D2066/003

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method provide a means for managing wear of brake friction material such that even friction material wear is experienced between brakes. The available friction material of each brake is monitored to determine an amount of wear. Based on the amount of wear, a braking force applied by each brake may be varied to ensure even wear between brakes.

Abstract translation: 系统，装置和方法提供了一种用于管理制动摩擦材料的磨损的装置，使得在制动器之间经受均匀的摩擦材料磨损。 监测每个制动器的可用摩擦材料以确定磨损量。 基于磨损量，可以改变由每个制动器施加的制动力，以确保制动器之间的均匀磨损。

公开(公告)号：US08565939B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12432918

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: B64C19/02 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60T7/02

CPC classification number: B60T8/1703 ,  B60T13/741 ,  B60T17/221

Abstract: A braking system that can reduce wiring without sacrificing performance. The system includes a data concentrator in the form of a distributed sensor processor unit for receiving braking command signals from a plurality of sensors and, based on the command signals, generating a brake control signal to be sent to a brake system control unit via a serial connection or the like.

Abstract translation: 一种可以在不牺牲性能的情况下减少布线的制动系统。 该系统包括分布式传感器处理器单元形式的数据集中器，用于接收来自多个传感器的制动命令信号，并且根据该命令信号产生一个制动控制信号，以通过串行 连接等。

公开(公告)号：US08489302B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12882092

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: B60T8/00

CPC classification number: B64C25/44 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/00 ,  B60T8/17 ,  B60T8/1703 ,  B60T13/741 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B64C25/46

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically stable braking are disclosed. A first electromechanical brake actuator controller may be placed in communication with a second electromechanical brake actuator controller, wherein each of the first electromechanical brake actuator controller and second electromechanical brake actuator controller are in communication with electromechanical brake actuators that are associated with the same wheel. The first electromechanical brake actuator controller and second electromechanical brake actuator controllers may then communicate electromechanical brake actuator status information and take corrective measures in accordance with the status information.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于动态稳定制动的系统和方法。 第一机电制动致动器控制器可以放置成与第二机电制动致动器控制器连通，其中第一机电制动致动器控制器和第二机电制动致动器控制器中的每一个与与同一车轮相关联的机电制动致动器连通。 然后，第一机电制动执行器控制器和第二机电制动执行器控制器可以传达机电制动执行器状态信息，并根据状态信息采取纠正措施。

公开(公告)号：US08463462B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13225254

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Eric D. Cahill

Inventor： Eric D. Cahill

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/221

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that may he useful for testing braking systems for use in, for example, an aircraft. A system is disclosed that allows for built in testing. For example, a method if provided comprising sending, from a brake controller, a test command set to at least one of an electromechanical actuator (EMAC) and a brake servo valve (BSV) in response to a landing gear retraction, receiving, at the brake controller, feedback from the at least one of the EMAC and the BSV in response to the test command set, and comparing, at the brake controller, the feedback with a predetermined signature.

Abstract translation: 提供了可用于测试用于例如飞行器的制动系统的系统和方法。 公开了一种允许内置测试的系统。 例如，提供了一种方法，包括响应于起落架收回，从制动控制器将测试命令集发送到机电致动器（EMAC）和制动伺服阀（BSV）中的至少一个，在 制动控制器，响应于所述测试命令集来自所述EMAC和所述BSV中的至少一个的反馈，以及在所述制动控制器处将所述反馈与预定签名进行比较。