公开(公告)号：US07322250B1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11203790

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01L3/12 ,  G01L1/241

Abstract: A system and method relating to the measuring of torque in a rotating shaft is provided. An optical torque sensing system comprises a rotating shaft, wherein a sleeve of photo-elastic material overlays a portion of the shaft. A light emitting component delivers light into the photo-elastic material, wherein the light delivered by the light emitting component is directed through the photo-elastic material along an axis of the rotating shaft. A capturing component captures the light that exits the photo-elastic material. The exiting light comprises fringe pattern data, and a computing system computes torsion strain of the shaft based at least in part on the fringe pattern information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与旋转轴中的扭矩测量有关的系统和方法。 光学扭矩感测系统包括旋转轴，其中光弹性材料的套筒覆盖轴的一部分。 发光部件将光输送到光弹性材料中，其中由发光部件传送的光沿着旋转轴的轴线引导通过光弹性材料。 捕获组件捕获离开光弹性材料的光。 出射光包括条纹图案数据，并且计算系统至少部分地基于条纹图案信息来计算轴的扭转应变。

公开(公告)号：US07280219B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US11250815

申请日：2005-10-14

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B11/06 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  F16J15/3296 ,  G01D5/266 ,  G01D5/35303 ,  H01R39/58 ,  H02K5/14 ,  H02K11/25 ,  H02K11/35

Abstract: A system for determining at least one condition of a seal including an optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source. The optical fiber is embedded in the seal and operatively coupled to an interferometric system. The interferometric system is operatively coupled to a processor. The interferometric system provides the processor with information relating to wear of the optical fiber, and the processor determines wear of the seal, rate of wear and remaining useful life of the seal based on the information relating to wear of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定包括用于从光源传输光的光纤的密封件的至少一个状态的系统。 光纤被嵌入密封件中并可操作地耦合到干涉仪系统。 干涉仪系统可操作地耦合到处理器。 干涉仪系统为处理器提供与光纤的磨损相关的信息，并且处理器基于与光纤的磨损相关的信息来确定密封件的磨损，磨损率和密封件的剩余使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US07262522B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10675537

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Richard D. Harris ,  Patrick C. Herbert ,  Michael J. Knieser ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Mark A. Lucak ,  Robert J. Pond ,  Louis F. Szabo ,  Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Richard D. Harris ,  Patrick C. Herbert ,  Michael J. Knieser ,  Robert J. Kretschmann ,  Mark A. Lucak ,  Robert J. Pond ,  Louis F. Szabo ,  Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: H04B3/04 ,  B81B7/04 ,  B81B3/00

CPC classification number: H02K47/00 ,  H02K99/10 ,  Y10T307/826

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device is used to transfer power from a source generator to a power generator that delivers electrical power to a load, while maintaining electrical isolation between the source generator and power generator for size critical applications where transformers or coupling capacitors would not be practical, but where electrical isolation is desired.

Abstract translation: 微机电系统（MEMS）装置用于将功率从源发生器传递到向负载提供电力的发电机，同时在尺寸关键应用中保持源发电机和发电机之间的电隔离，其中变压器或耦合电容器不会 实用，但需要电隔离。

公开(公告)号：US07228727B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US11297267

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G01N33/26

CPC classification number: G01N11/00 ,  G01N19/02 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N33/30 ,  G01N2021/3595

Abstract: A system that facilitates in situ determination of lubricity in a fluid comprises a multi-element sensor positioned within a machine, wherein the multi-element sensor obtains data regarding a plurality of parameters of a fluid. A component calculates lubricity of the fluid based at least in part upon the measured parameters.

Abstract translation: 便于原位测定流体中的润滑性的系统包括位于机器内的多元件传感器，其中多元件传感器获得关于流体的多个参数的数据。 部件至少部分地基于所测量的参数来计算流体的润滑性。

公开(公告)号：US06981423B1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10674967

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G01L1/24

CPC classification number: G01L3/12

Abstract: A system and method relating to the measuring of torque in a rotating shaft is provided. An optical torque sensing system comprises a rotating shaft, wherein a sleeve of photo-elastic material overlays a portion of the shaft. A light emitting component delivers light into the photo-elastic material, wherein the light delivered by the light emitting component is directed through the photo-elastic material along an axis of the rotating shaft. A capturing component captures the light that exits the photo-elastic material. The exiting light comprises fringe pattern data, and a computing system computes torsion strain of the shaft based at least in part on the fringe pattern information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与旋转轴中的扭矩测量有关的系统和方法。 光学扭矩感测系统包括旋转轴，其中光弹性材料的套筒覆盖轴的一部分。 发光部件将光输送到光弹性材料中，其中由发光部件传送的光沿着旋转轴的轴线引导通过光弹性材料。 捕获组件捕获离开光弹性材料的光。 出射光包括条纹图案数据，并且计算系统至少部分地基于条纹图案信息来计算轴的扭转应变。

公开(公告)号：US06948381B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10409894

申请日：2003-04-09

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G01L1/24 ,  G01L3/02 ,  G01L3/12

CPC classification number: G01L3/12

Abstract: A system and method relating to the measuring of torque in a rotating shaft is provided. An optical torque sensing system comprises a rotating shaft, wherein a sleeve of photo-elastic material overlays a portion of the shaft. A light emitting component delivers light into the photo-elastic material, wherein the light delivered by the light emitting component is directed through the photo-elastic material along an axis of the rotating shaft. A capturing component captures the light that exits the photo-elastic material. The exiting light comprises fringe pattern data, and a computing system computes torsion strain of the shaft based at least in part on the fringe pattern information.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与旋转轴中的扭矩测量有关的系统和方法。 光学扭矩感测系统包括旋转轴，其中光弹性材料的套筒覆盖轴的一部分。 发光部件将光输送到光弹性材料中，其中由发光部件传送的光沿着旋转轴的轴线引导通过光弹性材料。 捕获组件捕获离开光弹性材料的光。 出射光包括条纹图案数据，并且计算系统至少部分地基于条纹图案信息来计算轴的扭转应变。

公开(公告)号：US06847854B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10214927

申请日：2002-08-07

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  H04L12/24 ,  G05B19/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/024 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B2219/32015 ,  G05B2219/32235 ,  G06Q10/04 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L69/40 ,  Y02P90/82

Abstract: The invention provides control systems and methodologies for controlling a process having one or more motorized pumps and associated motor drives, which provide for optimized process performance according to one or more performance criteria, such as efficiency, component life expectancy, safety, emissions, noise, vibration, operational cost, or the like. More particularly, the subject invention provides for employing machine diagnostic and/or prognostic information in connection with optimizing an overall business operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于控制具有一个或多个电动泵和相关联的电动机驱动器的过程的控制系统和方法，其根据一个或多个性能标准提供优化的过程性能，例如效率，部件寿命，安全性，排放，噪声， 振动，操作成本等。 更具体地，本发明提供了与整体业务操作的优化相结合的机器诊断和/或预测信息。

公开(公告)号：US06434512B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09410253

申请日：1999-09-30

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G06F1126

CPC classification number: F16C41/008 ,  F16C19/52 ,  F16N2250/30 ,  F16N2250/36 ,  F16N2260/18 ,  F16N2270/52 ,  F16N2270/54 ,  F16N2270/56 ,  G01N11/16 ,  G01N33/2888 ,  G01N33/30 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  G07C3/00 ,  H02K11/35 ,  H02P9/02 ,  H02P2101/30

Abstract: A diagnostics/prognostics system and related method for collecting and processing data relating to a plurality of subsystems of a dynamic system includes a plurality of sensors, each sensor gathering data and generating a data signal indicative of the health of a corresponding one of the subsystems. In addition, the diagnostics/prognostics system includes a plurality of subsystem modules coupled to corresponding ones of the sensors for generating a subsystem health signal in response to corresponding ones of the data signals. Further, a master diagnostics module is coupled to the subsystems to generate an overall system health signal in response to the subsystem health signals. Preferably, the master diagnostics module includes a memory having an embedded model to facilitate generating the overall system health signal and a related trend analysis. Preferably, a controller is used to generate a control signal in response to at least one of a group consisting of the subsystem health signals and the vehicle health signal, the control signal causing an operation parameter of at least one of the subsystems to change. The diagnostics/prognostics system is especially well suited for vehicles, but can also be applied to other dynamic systems.

Abstract translation: 用于收集和处理与动态系统的多个子系统有关的数据的诊断/预测系统和相关方法包括多个传感器，每个传感器收集数据并生成指示相应的一个子系统的健康状况的数据信号。 此外，诊断/预测系统包括耦合到对应的传感器的多个子系统模块，用于响应于对应的数据信号而产生子系统健康信号。 此外，主诊断模块耦合到子系统以响应于子系统健康信号产生整体系统健康信号。 优选地，主诊断模块包括具有嵌入模型的存储器，以便于生成整个系统健康信号和相关趋势分析。 优选地，控制器用于响应于由子系统健康信号和车辆健康信号组成的组中的至少一个来产生控制信号，所述控制信号导致至少一个子系统的操作参数改变。 诊断/预测系统特别适用于车辆，但也可应用于其他动态系统。

公开(公告)号：US06359690B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09504440

申请日：2000-02-16

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo ,  James S. Harris

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo ,  James S. Harris

IPC: G01B902

CPC classification number: F16D66/02 ,  B60C11/24 ,  F16D2066/001 ,  G01B11/06 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01M11/086 ,  H01R39/58 ,  H02K5/14 ,  H02K11/25 ,  H02K11/35

Abstract: A system for determining wear of an article including an optical fiber for transmitting light from a light source. The optical fiber is embedded in the article, and operatively coupled to an interferometric system. The interferometric system is operatively coupled to a processor. The interferometric system provides the processor with information relating to wear of the optical fiber, and the processor determines wear of the article rate of wear and remaining useful life of the article based on the information relating to wear of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定包括用于从光源传输光的光纤的物品的磨损的系统。 光纤被嵌入物品中，可操作地耦合到干涉系统。 干涉仪系统可操作地耦合到处理器。 干涉系统为处理器提供与光纤的磨损相关的信息，并且处理器基于与光纤的磨损有关的信息来确定物品的磨损率和物品的剩余使用寿命的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US06326758B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09461787

申请日：1999-12-15

Applicant: Frederick M. Discenzo

Inventor： Frederick M. Discenzo

IPC: G05B1136

CPC classification number: G05B23/0243 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  G05B23/0294 ,  Y10S388/906 ,  Y10S388/909

Abstract: An integrated control and diagnostics system for a controlled system (e.g., a motor) includes a diagnostics module and a controller coupled to the motor. To optimize operation, the diagnostics information signal is used to modify the control provided by the controller as required. Moreover, the output of the control module is coupled to the diagnostics module so that the health assessment made by the diagnostics module can be based at least in part on the output of the controller. The invention uses a model-based diagnostics approach that allows integration of control algorithms with diagnostics algorithms to intelligently trade off optimizing performance to avert or accommodate failures, and to meet performance requirements in a wide range of applications.

Abstract translation: 用于受控系统（例如，电动机）的集成控制和诊断系统包括诊断模块和耦合到电动机的控制器。 为了优化操作，诊断信息信号用于根据需要修改控制器提供的控制。 此外，控制模块的输出耦合到诊断模块，使得由诊断模块进行的健康评估可以至少部分地基于控制器的输出。 本发明使用基于模型的诊断方法，其允许控制算法与诊断算法的集成，以智能地优化性能以避免或适应故障，并满足广泛应用中的性能要求。