SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING
    83.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCESS OPENING 有权
    在具有开门的车辆中执行多个组件的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120133175A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:US12956176

    申请日:2010-11-30

    Abstract: An actuating system for a vehicle having a body that defines an access opening includes a panel arranged to selectively open and close at least a first portion of the opening. The system also includes multiple components operatively connected to the panel and adapted to be actuated. The system additionally includes a motor operatively connected to the panel and adapted to actuate the multiple components. A vehicle employing the system and a method for sealing an access opening in a body of a vehicle are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 用于具有限定出入口的主体的车辆的致动系统包括布置成选择性地打开和关闭开口的至少第一部分的面板。 该系统还包括可操作地连接到面板并适于被致动的多个部件。 该系统还包括可操作地连接到面板并适于致动多个部件的马达。 还提供了一种采用该系统的车辆和一种用于密封车辆车体中的进入开口的方法。

    DISH WASHER
    84.
    发明申请
    DISH WASHER 有权
    洗碗机

    公开(公告)号:US20110036383A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-17

    申请号:US12989818

    申请日:2009-04-27

    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a movable door, an opening mechanism and an opening actuator configured to move the door from a closed position to an at least partially open position. A decorative panel is resiliently attached to the door. A sensor is configured to detect movement of the decorative panel relative to the door. A controller is configured to activate the opening actuator based on movement detected by the sensor.

    Abstract translation: 洗碗机包括可移动门,打开机构和打开致动器,其构造成将门从关闭位置移动到至少部分打开位置。 装饰板弹性地连接到门上。 传感器被配置为检测装饰板相对于门的移动。 控制器被配置为基于由传感器检测到的移动来激活打开致动器。

    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use
    85.
    发明授权
    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use 有权
    使用活性材料和使用方法的罩提升机构

    公开(公告)号:US07686120B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-30

    申请号:US11533430

    申请日:2006-09-20

    Abstract: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在适当的车辆罩的能级可逆地增加能量吸收能力的罩提升机构包括车罩; 活性材料,其与所述车辆罩相连动地进行操作,其中所述活性材料包括形状记忆合金,铁磁形状记忆合金,形状记忆聚合物,磁流变流体,电活性聚合物,磁流变弹性体,电流变流体,压电 材料,离子聚合物金属复合材料或包含至少一种前述活性材料的组合; 以及与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置,其中所述激活装置可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且实现所述活性材料的性质的可逆变化,其中所述可逆变化导致增加的间隙 车辆罩与底层部件之间的距离。

    Active material based closure hinge and alignment process
    86.
    发明授权
    Active material based closure hinge and alignment process 有权
    基于活性材料的闭合铰链和对准过程

    公开(公告)号:US07677639B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-16

    申请号:US11678085

    申请日:2007-02-23

    Abstract: An adjustable closure hinge assembly, includes a first hinge portion having a first aperture, a second hinge portion having a second aperture coaxially aligned with the first aperture, a hinge member disposed in the first and second apertures for joining the first and second hinge portions, wherein the hinge member further comprises a spacer intermediate walls defining the first and second apertures and the hinge member, wherein the spacer comprises an active material, and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in at least one property of the active material, wherein the change in the at least one property is effective to provide up to six degrees of freedom to the hinge member and less than or equal to two degrees of freedom in the absence of the activation signal.

    Abstract translation: 可调节的闭合铰链组件包括具有第一孔的第一铰链部分,具有与第一孔同轴对准的第二孔的第二铰链部分,设置在第一和第二孔中用于接合第一和第二铰链部分的铰链部件, 其中所述铰链构件还包括限定所述第一和第二孔和所述铰链构件的间隔件中间壁,其中所述间隔件包括活性材料和与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置,其中所述致动装置可操作以选择性地施加 活化材料的活化信号并且在活性材料的至少一个性质中产生可逆变化,其中至少一种性质的改变有效地为铰链构件提供高达六个自由度并且小于或等于 到没有激活信号的两个自由度。

    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use
    87.
    发明授权
    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use 失效
    使用活性材料和使用方法的罩提升机构

    公开(公告)号:US07455147B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-25

    申请号:US11430794

    申请日:2006-05-09

    Abstract: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在适当的车辆罩的能级可逆地增加能量吸收能力的罩提升机构包括车罩; 活动材料,其与所述车辆罩相连动地进行操作,其中所述活性材料包括形状记忆合金,铁磁形状记忆合金,形状记忆聚合物,磁流变流体,电活性聚合物,磁流变弹性体,电流变流体,压电 材料,离子聚合物金属复合材料或包含至少一种前述活性材料的组合; 以及与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置,其中所述激活装置可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且实现所述活性材料的性质的可逆变化,其中所述可逆变化导致增加的间隙 车辆罩与底层部件之间的距离。

    Access control method for medical facilities and retirement facilities
    90.
    发明申请
    Access control method for medical facilities and retirement facilities 审中-公开
    医疗设施和退休设施的访问控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070222554A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-27

    申请号:US11372047

    申请日:2006-03-10

    Applicant: Andrew Hart

    Inventor: Andrew Hart

    Abstract: A method for controlling access to a building selected from a hospital, a medical clinic or the like, or a nursing home, a retirement residence or the like or a portion of the building, comprises (a) positioning an apparatus comprising an input member and an output dispenser proximate to a barrier to entry of the building or the portion thereof; (b) requiring a person to use the input member to provide the apparatus with at least one of (i) their destination in the building or the portion thereof, and (ii) the duration of their attendance at the building or the portion thereof; and (c) using a dispenser apparatus to automatically provide a pass to the person wherein the pass incorporates at least one of the following items of information: (I) the portions of the building which the person may enter, and (ii) the time during which the person may be in the building or the portion thereof.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制从医院,医疗诊所等中选择的建筑物,或疗养院,退休住所等或建筑物的一部分的方法,包括:(a)定位包括输入构件和 邻近建筑物或其部分进入障碍物的输出分配器; (b)要求某人使用输入成员向该设备提供以下中的至少一个:(i)其在建筑物中的目的地或其部分,以及(ii)出席建筑物或其部分的持续时间; 和(c)使用分配器装置自动提供通行证,其中通行证包含以下信息项中的至少一项:(I)该人可以进入的建筑物的部分,以及(ii)时间 在此期间,该人可能在建筑物或其部分。

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