Reconfigurable modular joint and robots produced therefrom
    51.
    发明授权
    Reconfigurable modular joint and robots produced therefrom 失效
    可重构的模块化接头和机器人

    公开(公告)号:US06084373A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-04

    申请号:US108392

    申请日:1998-07-01

    Abstract: The present invention provides a reconfigurable modular drive joint that can be used as the basis for building and configuring robotic and automated systems as an interconnected network of individual nodes, with each node representing a single modular joint. Each modular joint can be quickly set up in either a roll, pitch or yaw configuration. A large number of different robot structures can be built using a small number of the modular joints in any of these three configurations. The modules are equipped with quick-connect mechanisms so that a new robot structure can be assembled in a few minutes. A robot or other automated system assembled from such modular joints is a true reconfigurable and modular system. The control system is decentralized. Each modular joint is provided with its own built-in control system and electronics. The modular joints each include a motor and associated sensors. An embedded control system including a power amplifier for the motor, a sensor interface, microprocessor, and communication circuitry are provided. The only external connections to each module is a communication bus between the modules and the host computer and a power supply bus.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了可重新配置的模块化驱动接头,其可以用作构建和配置作为单个节点的互连网络的机器人和自动化系统的基础,每个节点表示单个模块化接头。 每个模块化关节可以快速地设置在滚动,俯仰或偏航配置中。 可以使用在这三种配置中的任何一种中的少量模块化接头来构建大量不同的机器人结构。 这些模块配有快速连接机构,以便在几分钟内组装新的机器人结构。 从这种模块化接头组装的机器人或其他自动化系统是真正的可重新配置和模块化系统。 控制系统是分散的。 每个模块化接头都配有自己的内置控制系统和电子设备。 模块化接头各自包括电机和相关的传感器。 提供了一种嵌入式控制系统,包括用于电动机的功率放大器,传感器接口,微处理器和通信电路。 每个模块的唯一外部连接是模块与主机和电源总线之间的通信总线。

    Thermal energy apparatus and methodology
    52.
    发明授权
    Thermal energy apparatus and methodology 失效
    热能装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5937369A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-10

    申请号:US789244

    申请日:1997-01-28

    Applicant: Bahram Zandi

    Inventor: Bahram Zandi

    CPC classification number: G01K7/42

    Abstract: A thermal energy apparatus and methodology 10 including a computer 12, operating under stored program control, to selectively allow elements 26 and 28 to be created and partitioned and to further allow the partitioning to be dispensed with upon calculating the radiation aspect of the thermal model. The thermal calculation and measurement apparatus and methodology can further include a means for allowing elements 102-108 to be created and thereafter allow an amorphous potting solution or other model wide elements 120 to be integrated into the model without detrimentally affecting the previously created elements 102-108.

    Abstract translation: 包括在存储的程序控制下操作的计算机12的热能装置和方法10选择性地允许元件26和28被创建和分割,并且在计算热模型的辐射方面时进一步允许分配。 热计算和测量装置和方法还可以包括用于允许创建元件102-108的装置,此后允许将非晶化灌封溶液或其它模型宽元件120集成到模型中,而不会有害地影响先前创建的元件102- 108。

    System and method for inspecting a cast structure
    54.
    发明授权
    System and method for inspecting a cast structure 失效
    用于检查铸造结构的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5822057A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-13

    申请号:US686823

    申请日:1996-07-26

    Inventor: Mahmod M. Samman

    CPC classification number: G02B23/26

    Abstract: An inspection system and method of the type for visually inspecting the interior of a cast structure is provided. The inspection system includes: an elongated member embedded in a cast structure during casting forming a bore in the structure, an illumination source insertable into the bore via a fiber optic cable, an imaging mechanism insertable into the bore via a fiber optic cable, and a monitoring mechanism for viewing an image transmitted from the imaging mechanism via the fiber optic cable. The elongated member may be removable from the structure forming a bore defined by the structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于视觉检查铸造结构内部的类型的检查系统和方法。 所述检查系统包括:在铸造期间嵌入铸造结构中的细长构件,其形成在所述结构中的孔,经由光纤电缆可插入到所述孔中的照明源,经由光纤电缆可插入到所述孔中的成像机构,以及 监视机构,用于观看通过光纤电缆从成像机构传送的图像。 细长构件可以从形成由结构限定的孔的结构移除。

    Rotary displacement compression heat transfer systems incorporating
highly fluorinated refrigerant-synthetic oil lubricant compositions
    55.
    发明授权
    Rotary displacement compression heat transfer systems incorporating highly fluorinated refrigerant-synthetic oil lubricant compositions 失效
    包含高度氟化的制冷剂 - 合成油润滑剂组合物的旋转位移压缩传热系统

    公开(公告)号:US5027606A

    公开(公告)日:1991-07-02

    申请号:US424524

    申请日:1989-10-20

    Applicant: Glenn D. Short

    Inventor: Glenn D. Short

    Abstract: A rotary displacement compression heat transfer system and method for improving its efficiency includes a rotary displacement compressor for compressing a refrigerant, a condensor connected with the outlet of the compressor, an evaporator connected with the inlet of the compressor, an oil pump for injecting oil into the compressor, an oil separator for separating out the oil and recirculating it to the compressor, a non-chlorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant, and a synthetic oil ingredient in the oil providing an inverse solubility characteristic where a mixture of the refrigerant and oil has two immiscible phases in the compressor's operating temperature range and has only one dissolved liquid phase at a temperature in the evaporator's operating range at a weight concentration of oil less than about 5%.

    Abstract translation: 用于提高效率的旋转容量压缩传热系统和方法包括用于压缩制冷剂的旋转排量压缩机,与压缩机出口连接的冷凝器,与压缩机入口连接的蒸发器,用于将油注入的油泵 压缩机,用于分离油并将其再循环到压缩机的油分离器,非氯化烃制冷剂和油中的合成油成分,提供反相溶解度特性,其中制冷剂和油的混合物具有两个不混溶相 在压缩机的工作温度范围内,并且在蒸发器工作范围内的温度下只有一个溶解的液相,其重量浓度小于约5%。

    Electrolytic gas generator
    56.
    发明授权
    Electrolytic gas generator 失效
    电解气体发生器

    公开(公告)号:US4950370A

    公开(公告)日:1990-08-21

    申请号:US221366

    申请日:1988-07-19

    CPC classification number: C25B9/18 C25B1/245 C25B11/02

    Abstract: An apparatus and a method is disclosed for generating fluorine which has an improved efficiency by reducing the resistance between the electrodes and by reducing the chemical action on the electrodes through a design whereby the structure and positioning of the electrodes as well as the flow of electrolyte provide this reduction of the resistance. The shape of the cell unit constituting the electrode structure reduces the chemical action on the electrode by increasing the flow of electrolyte past the electrode structure.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生氟的装置和方法,其通过减小电极之间的电阻并且通过减小电极上的化学作用而具有提高的效率,由此电极的结构和定位以及电解质的流动提供 这种电阻降低了。 构成电极结构的电池单元的形状通过增加电解质通过电极结构的流动来减少对电极的化学作用。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING LOGISTICS

    公开(公告)号:US20250146332A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-08

    申请号:US19016861

    申请日:2025-01-10

    Abstract: A seal assembly for a container includes a locking assembly and a gateway. The locking assembly includes a body and an elongated cable. The elongated cable extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is restrained by the body. The distal end is movable from an unlocked position spaced from the body to a locked position restrained by the body. The gateway is configured for selectively interlocking with the locking assembly. The gateway includes a power supply, a radio communication device, a sensor, and a processor electrically coupled therewith. The processor is configured to operate the radio communication device to transmit a first signal upon detection by the sensor of interlocking of the gateway with the locking assembly, and to transmit a second signal upon detection by the sensor that the elongated cable has been cut. Locking assemblies, gateways, devices and methods are also provided.

    WORKSITE SAFETY SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, DEVICES AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20250069176A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-27

    申请号:US18946037

    申请日:2024-11-13

    Abstract: A workplace safety system includes an item of monitored equipment, a mobile communications device, and a scoring computing system. The item of monitored equipment includes a sensor, a transmitter, and a computing unit. The sensor is configured to generate signals. The computing unit is electrically coupled with each of the sensor and the transmitter. The mobile communications device is in wireless communication with the transmitter via a short-range communication protocol. The scoring computing system is in networked communication with the mobile communications device and is configured to receive data. The data includes an identity of an operator of the item of monitored equipment. A characteristic of operation is determined based upon the signals from the sensor and represents a manner by which the operator has used the item of monitored equipment. The scoring computing system is configured to generate a safety score associated with the operator. Methods are also provided.

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