Sensor system and method
    51.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11630086B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-18

    申请号:US17362407

    申请日:2021-06-29

    Abstract: A system includes a sensor comprising a sensor bonding layer disposed on a surface of the sensor, wherein the sensor bonding layer is a metallic alloy. An inlay includes a planar outer surface, wherein the inlay may be disposed on a curved surface of a structure. A structure bonding layer may be disposed on the planar outer surface of the inlay, wherein the structure bonding layer is a metallic alloy. The sensor bonding layer is coupled to the structure bonding layer via a metallic joint, and the sensor is configured to sense data of the structure through the metallic joint, the structure bonding layer, and the sensor bonding layer. The inlay comprises at least one of a modulus of elasticity, a shape, a thickness, and a size configured to reduce strain transmitted to the sensor.

    Rotor assembly sensor system with interference isolation

    公开(公告)号:US10749612B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US16445622

    申请日:2019-06-19

    Abstract: A sensor system includes a rotor antenna, a radio frequency (RF) sensor, a stator antenna, and one or more frequency selective structures. The rotor antenna and the RF sensor are disposed on an outer surface of a shaft and are conductively connected to each other. The RF sensor generates measurement signals as the shaft rotates. The stator antenna is mounted separate from the shaft and positioned radially outward from the rotor antenna. The stator antenna wirelessly receives the measurement signals from the rotor antenna across an air gap. The one or more frequency selective structures are disposed on the outer surface of the shaft and configured to dissipate electromagnetic current that is conducted along the shaft to alleviate interference of the measurement signals.

    Turbine engine shaft torque sensing

    公开(公告)号:US10450863B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-22

    申请号:US15171359

    申请日:2016-06-02

    Abstract: A gas turbine engine and system for measuring torque for a gas turbine engine shaft is provided. The system may include a first sensor module, a second sensor module, a first coupler, a second coupler, and a static antenna. The first and second sensor modules may include strain sensors positioned on the gas turbine engine shaft. The first coupler may be positioned on the gas turbine engine shaft and electrically connected with the first sensor module. The second coupler may be positioned on the gas turbine engine shaft and electrically connected with the second sensor module. The static antenna may include a first band and a second band. The first signal band may be in operable communication with the first sensor module and positioned radially outward from the first coupler. The second signal band may be in operable communication with the second sensor module and positioned radially outward from the second coupler.

    High impedance RF MEMS transmission devices and method of making the same

    公开(公告)号:US10326200B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15786696

    申请日:2017-10-18

    Abstract: An RF transmission system includes an RF source that provides an RF input and one or more RF MEMS transmission devices coupled to the RF source to receive the RF input therefrom and generate output signals for transmission to an RF load. Each of the RF MEMS transmission devices comprises a substrate, a conducting line formed on the substrate to provide signal transmission paths between a signal input of the RF MEMS transmission device and a signal output of the RF MEMS transmission device, and a plurality of switching elements positioned along the conducting line and selectively controllable to define the signal transmission paths between the signal input and the signal output. Each of the RF source and the RF load has a first characteristic impedance and the one or more RF MEMS transmission devices have a second characteristic impedance that is greater than the first characteristic impedance.

    Passive wireless sensors for rotary machines

    公开(公告)号:US10005551B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-26

    申请号:US14792336

    申请日:2015-07-06

    Abstract: A rotary machine includes a rotatable shaft and a retaining ring coupled to, and at least partially extending about, the rotatable shaft. The rotatable shaft defines a longitudinal axis. The rotatable shaft and the retaining ring define an annular cavity. The rotatable shaft and the retaining ring each include a radially outer surface. The rotary machine also includes a monitoring system including a stationary reader-antenna positioned proximate the retaining ring and a radio frequency (RF) coupler. The RF coupler includes at least one flexible antenna band coupled to, and extending over, the radially outer surface of the retaining ring. The flexible antenna band is configured to establish RF coupling with the stationary reader-antenna. A sensor die is coupled to the flexible antenna band. The sensor die extends into the substantially annular cavity and the sensor die is also coupled to the radially outer surface of the rotatable shaft.

    CALIBRATION CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF USE
    59.
    发明申请
    CALIBRATION CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    校准电路及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170039402A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US14820736

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Abstract: A calibration circuit includes a single-wire memory and a transmission line. The single-wire memory includes a power/interrogation terminal and a ground terminal. The single-wire memory is configured to store calibration data for a sensor. The transmission line is configured to be coupled between the sensor and a sensor reader. The transmission line includes first and second conductors. The first conductor is coupled to the power/interrogation terminal and is configured to provide the calibration data and a sensor output signal to the sensor reader. The second conductor is coupled to the ground terminal and is configured to provide a ground reference for the first conductor, the single-wire memory, and the sensor.

    Abstract translation: 校准电路包括单线存储器和传输线。 单线存储器包括电源/询问端子和接地端子。 单线存储器配置为存储传感器的校准数据。 传输线被配置为耦合在传感器和传感器读取器之间。 传输线包括第一和第二导体。 第一导体耦合到电源/询问终端,并被配置为向传感器读取器提供校准数据和传感器输出信号。 第二导体耦合到接地端子并且被配置为为第一导体,单线存储器和传感器提供接地参考。

    MULTI-NUCLEAR RECEIVING COILS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
    60.
    发明申请
    MULTI-NUCLEAR RECEIVING COILS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) 有权
    用于磁共振成像的多核接收线圈(MRI)

    公开(公告)号:US20140184217A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US13728874

    申请日:2012-12-27

    CPC classification number: G01R33/3635

    Abstract: A system includes a multi-nuclear magnetic resonance (MR) receiving coil, wherein the receiving coil includes a frequency tuning component configured operate the receiving coil at either a first frequency or a second frequency. The receiving coil also includes an impedance matching component configured to maintain a substantially constant impedance of the receiving coil when the receiving coil is operated at either the first frequency or the second frequency. Furthermore, the receiving coil is configured to measure a first nucleus when operated at the first frequency, and wherein the receiving coil is configured to measure a second nucleus when operated at the second frequency.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统包括多核磁共振(MR)接收线圈,其中接收线圈包括配置的频率调谐组件,以第一频率或第二频率操作接收线圈。 接收线圈还包括阻抗匹配部件,其被配置为当接收线圈以第一频率或第二频率操作时,保持接收线圈的基本恒定的阻抗。 此外,接收线圈被配置为当以第一频率操作时测量第一核,并且其中接收线圈被配置为当以第二频率操作时测量第二核。

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