APPROACHES FOR WELDING SANDWICH STRUCTURES
    53.
    发明申请
    APPROACHES FOR WELDING SANDWICH STRUCTURES 有权
    焊接三角结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160089868A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14497015

    申请日:2014-09-25

    CPC classification number: F16B5/08 B23K37/003 B23K2103/172

    Abstract: Methods for welding sandwich structures together, especially vehicle structures, where the structures include two opposing face sheets with a core, such as a micro-truss core, therebetween. In one embodiment, two sandwich structures are butt welded together. A cooling fluid barrier is provided at an end of the core between the face sheets to prevent cooling fluid from entering the core during the welding process, where the cooling barrier can be a micro-truss structure and can include cooling fluid channels. A welding insert is inserted into the end of one of the structures adjacent to the cooling barrier, and is welded to the other structure to secure the structures together.

    Abstract translation: 将三明治结构焊接在一起的方法,特别是车辆结构,其中结构包括两个相对的面板,其间具有芯,例如微型桁架芯。 在一个实施例中,两个夹层结构对接在一起。 冷却流体屏障设置在芯片之间的端面之间的端部,以防止冷却流体在焊接过程期间进入芯体,其中冷却阻挡层可以是微型桁架结构并且可以包括冷却流体通道。 将焊接插入件插入到与冷却屏障相邻的一个结构的端部中,并焊接到另一个结构以将结构固定在一起。

    DESIGNS AND PROCESSES FOR USING DISCRETE STIFFENERS TO CREATE LIGHT, STIFF AND STRONG AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES
    55.
    发明申请
    DESIGNS AND PROCESSES FOR USING DISCRETE STIFFENERS TO CREATE LIGHT, STIFF AND STRONG AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES 有权
    使用离心式搅拌机创造轻巧,坚固和强劲的汽车结构的设计和工艺

    公开(公告)号:US20160039360A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14454611

    申请日:2014-08-07

    CPC classification number: B60R13/02

    Abstract: A technique for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel, especially for high curvature areas. The vehicle trim panel includes an outer panel having an outer show surface and an inner surface. A plurality of discrete reinforcement elements are bonded to the inner surface of the outer panel at locations where localized stiffening is desired. The discrete elements can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, where the combination of elements and the number of elements is selected for a particular trim panel stiffness.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提供车辆装饰板的局部加强的技术,特别是对于高曲率区域。 车辆装饰板包括具有外表面和内表面的外板。 多个离散的加强元件在需要局部加强的位置处结合到外板的内表面。 离散元件可以具有各种不同的形状和尺寸,其中元件的组合和元件的数量被选择用于特定的装饰板刚度。

    SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAGNETICALLY SUPPORTING AN OBJECT ON A SUPPORT
    56.
    发明申请
    SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MAGNETICALLY SUPPORTING AN OBJECT ON A SUPPORT 有权
    用于支持物体的支持系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140358275A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US13908279

    申请日:2013-06-03

    Abstract: A support system includes a support, a root magnet, an object, and a cover magnet. The root magnet is fixedly attached to the support. The cover magnet is fixedly attached to the object. The root magnet and the cover magnet are configured to be magnetically attracted to one another such that the object is magnetically attached to the support when the root magnet and the cover magnet are aligned with one another in an attachment arrangement. The root magnet and the cover magnet are configured to magnetically repel one another such that the object is detached from the support when the root magnet and the cover magnet are unaligned with one another in a detachment arrangement.

    Abstract translation: 支撑系统包括支撑件,根磁体,物体和盖磁体。 根磁体固定地连接到支撑件上。 盖子磁体固定在物体上。 根磁体和盖磁体被配置为彼此磁吸引,使得当根磁体和盖磁体在附接布置中彼此对准时,物体被磁性地附接到支撑件。 根磁体和盖磁体被配置成磁性地排斥彼此,使得当根磁体和盖磁体以拆卸布置彼此不对准时,物体与支撑件分离。

    SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY HYBRID DRIVE FOR SIDE DOOR HARDWARE
    57.
    发明申请
    SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY HYBRID DRIVE FOR SIDE DOOR HARDWARE 审中-公开
    形状记忆合金混合驱动器用于侧门硬件

    公开(公告)号:US20140333088A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US14319606

    申请日:2014-06-30

    CPC classification number: B60J5/04 B60N2/0232 B60N2/0296 F16H37/065

    Abstract: A single input, multi-output drive system adapted for use, for example, with a power seat or a vehicular door assembly, includes an input power source, such as a PMDC motor, and at least one transmission further including a plurality of output elements shiftable between engaged and disengaged conditions relative to the source, so as to be selectively driven thereby, and drivenly coupled, for example, to various functions of the power seat or door assembly, and a plurality of active material actuators drivenly and individually coupled to an associated one of the output elements, and configured to selectively engage the associated output element and input source.

    Abstract translation: 适用于例如电动座椅或车门组件的单输入多输出驱动系统包括诸如PMDC电动机的输入电源,还包括多个输出元件 可以在相对于源的接合和脱离状态之间移动,以便被选择性地驱动,并且例如被驱动地联接到动力座椅或门组件的各种功能,以及多个活动材料致动器,其被驱动地并单独地联接到 相关联的输出元件之一,并且被配置为选择性地接合相关联的输出元件和输入源。

    Joining or fastening components containing a shape memory polymer
    58.
    发明授权
    Joining or fastening components containing a shape memory polymer 有权
    连接或紧固包含形状记忆聚合物的组件

    公开(公告)号:US08864403B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-21

    申请号:US13859003

    申请日:2013-04-09

    Abstract: A releasable connection connects a first component to a second component. The second component includes and is manufactured from a Shape Memory Polymer (SMP), and defines a pocket. The first component includes a portion disposed within the pocket. The pocket is deformed from an initial shape permitting insertion of the portion into the pocket to assembly the releasable connection into a connected shape wherein the pocket is deformed to secure the first component relative to the second component. The pocket is transformed from the initial shape into the connected shape by heating the SMP material of the second component to a switching temperature. Re-heating the SMP second component to the switching temperature returns the pocket back to the initial shape from the connected shape to disassembly the releasable connection.

    Abstract translation: 可释放的连接将第一部件连接到第二部件。 第二组件包括并由形状记忆聚合物(SMP)制成,并且定义了一个口袋。 第一部件包括设置在口袋内的部分。 口袋从初始形状变形,允许将该部分插入口袋中以将可释放连接件组装成连接形状,其中口袋变形以相对于第二部件固定第一部件。 通过将第二组分的SMP材料加热到开关温度,将口袋从初始形状转变为连接形状。 将SMP第二部件重新加热至开关温度,将口袋从连接形状返回到初始形状,以拆卸可拆卸连接。

    SENSOR MULTIPLEXING IN ACTUATION SYSTEMS COMPRISING ACTIVE-MATERIAL ACTUATORS
    59.
    发明申请
    SENSOR MULTIPLEXING IN ACTUATION SYSTEMS COMPRISING ACTIVE-MATERIAL ACTUATORS 有权
    包含主动执行器的执行系统中的传感器多路复用

    公开(公告)号:US20140081513A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13917780

    申请日:2013-06-14

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer storage configured for determining period-ending positions of multiple parts movable by select actuation of corresponding active materials. The operations include receiving, from a work-source sensor, work-source input indicating a distance moved by the work source and a direction of the movement, and determining, based on the work-source input and a first and second status histories, corresponding to a first and a second part, respectively, first and second distances travelled by the parts, respectively. Operations also include calculating, based on the first and second distances determined and first and second period-starting positions, corresponding to the first and second parts, respectively, first and second period-ending positions for the first and second parts, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统,方法和计算机存储器,被配置用于确定通过相应活动材料的选择致动可移动的多个部件的周期结束位置。 操作包括从工作源传感器接收指示由工作源移动的距离和移动方向的工作源输入,以及基于工作源输入和第一和第二状态历史来确定相应的 分别到第一和第二部分,分别由部件行进的第一和第二距离。 操作还包括分别基于所确定的第一和第二距离以及分别对应于第一和第二部分的第一和第二部分的第一和第二周期开始位置的第一和第二周期结束位置。

    ACTIVE MATERIAL ELEMENTS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS
    60.
    发明申请
    ACTIVE MATERIAL ELEMENTS HAVING REINFORCED STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS 有权
    具有强化结构连接器的活性材料元素

    公开(公告)号:US20130199172A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-08

    申请号:US13834709

    申请日:2013-03-15

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065 B23P11/005 F16G11/02 Y10T29/49908

    Abstract: A load-carrying active material assembly and a method of preparing such an active material assembly suitable for attachment to a movable component of a mechanism is described. The assembly includes a shape memory alloy (SMA) element, a connector adapted to engage the moveable component mechanically crimped to the SMA element, and a filler material disposed intermediate the connector and SMA element. The filler may be a solder or a polymer. Methods for appropriately distributing the filler material and for promoting good adhesion of the filler to the SMA element and the connector are described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了承载活性材料组件和制备适于附接到机构的可移动部件的这种活性材料组件的方法。 组件包括形状记忆合金(SMA)元件,适于接合机械压接到SMA元件的可移动部件的连接器,以及设置在连接器和SMA元件之间的填充材料。 填料可以是焊料或聚合物。 描述了用于适当地分配填充材料并促进填料对SMA元件和连接器的良好粘合性的方法。

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