公开(公告)号：US07917249B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12511892

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Stephen C. Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith

Inventor： Stephen C. Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05D11/00 ,  G05D7/00

CPC classification number: A01G25/16 ,  B05B3/021 ,  Y02A40/237 ,  Y10T137/7758 ,  Y10T137/86397

Abstract: The present invention features an intelligent sprinkler irrigation system for delivering fluid to an arbitrarily-shaped area in a precise manner. In general, the system comprises (a) a fluid source comprising a pressurized fluid; (b) at least one programmable sprinkler head fluidly connected to the fluid source; and (c) a computer system configured to control the sprinkler head to precisely deliver fluid according to a pre-determined sprinkler function. The computer system comprises a teach mode, wherein a plurality of drive parameters are learned and recorded. These drive parameters function to dictate the specific vector positioning of the sprinkler head during execution of the sprinkler component. The teach mode is further configured to learn and record a plurality of flow parameters, which function to control the fluid delivery component of the sprinkler head (e.g., the valve or nozzle), and more particularly, the manner in which the fluid is delivered or emitted from this component.

Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于一种用于以精确的方式将流体输送到任意形状的区域的智能喷洒器灌溉系统。 通常，该系统包括（a）包括加压流体的流体源; （b）流体连接到流体源的至少一个可编程喷洒头; 以及（c）计算机系统，被配置为根据预定的喷洒器功能来控制喷头以精确地输送流体。 计算机系统包括教学模式，其中学习和记录多个驱动参数。 这些驱动参数用于在喷洒器部件的执行期间指定喷头的特定矢量定位。 教学模式还被配置为学习和记录多个流动参数，其用于控制​​喷洒头（例如，阀或喷嘴）的流体输送部件，更具体地，流体被输送的方式 从该组件发出。

公开(公告)号：US20100317244A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12814302

申请日：2010-06-11

Applicant: Stephen C. Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith ,  Marc X. Olivier

Inventor： Stephen C. Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith ,  Marc X. Olivier

IPC: B60F3/00 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B63C11/52 ,  B63C11/34

Abstract: An amphibious robotic crawler for traversing a body of water having two frame units coupled end-to-end or in tandem by an actuated linkage arm. Each frame unit includes a housing with a drivable continuous track rotatably supported thereon. The frame units are operable with a power supply, a drive mechanism and a control module. Each frame unit further includes a buoyancy control element for suspending the frame unit in the water, and for controlling the depth of the robotic crawler within the water. The control module coordinates the rotation of the continuous tracks, the position of the linkage arm and the buoyancy of the buoyancy control elements to control movement, direction and pose of the robotic crawler through the body of water.

Abstract translation: 一种水陆两用的机器人履带，用于横过具有两个框架单元的水体，该框架单元由致动的连接臂端对端或串联连接。 每个框架单元包括具有可旋转地支撑在其上的可驱动连续轨道的壳体。 框架单元可与电源，驱动机构和控制模块一起操作。 每个框架单元还包括用于将框架单元悬挂在水中的浮力控制元件，并用于控制机器人履带在水中的深度。 控制模块协调连续轨道的旋转，联动臂的位置和浮力控制元件的浮力，以控制机器人履带通过水体的运动，方向和姿态。

公开(公告)号：US07017687B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10720011

申请日：2003-11-21

Applicant: Stephen Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith ,  Marc Olivier ,  Christopher S. Maggio

Inventor： Stephen Jacobsen ,  Fraser M. Smith ,  Marc Olivier ,  Christopher S. Maggio

IPC: B62D57/02

CPC classification number: B62D57/028 ,  B62D57/02

Abstract: A reconfigurable leg and wheel device includes an array of components joined in series configurable as i) an articulated leg with the components movable with respect to one another in a walking motion, and reconfigurable as ii) a wheel with the components forming a circular outer surface and being rotatable about an axis in a rotational motion.

Abstract translation: 可重新配置的腿部和轮子装置包括可串联连接的部件阵列，其可配置为i）铰接腿部，其中所述部件可以在步行运动中相对于彼此移动，并且可重构为ii）具有形成圆形外表面的部件 并且可以围绕旋转运动的轴线旋转。