Sensor assembly and method of measuring the proximity of a machine component to a sensor
    1.
    发明授权
    Sensor assembly and method of measuring the proximity of a machine component to a sensor 有权
    传感器组件和测量机器部件与传感器的接近度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08854052B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US12951447

    申请日:2010-11-22

    IPC分类号: G01R27/04 G01B7/02 G01B15/00

    CPC分类号: G01B7/023 G01B15/00

    摘要: A microwave sensor assembly includes a signal processing device for generating at least one microwave signal that includes a pattern of frequencies and at least one probe coupled to the signal processing device. The probe includes an emitter configured to generate an electromagnetic field from the at least one microwave signal, wherein the emitter is detuned when an object is positioned within the electromagnetic field such that a loading signal is reflected from the emitter to the signal processing device.

    摘要翻译: 微波传感器组件包括用于产生包括频率图案的至少一个微波信号和耦合到信号处理装置的至少一个探头的信号处理装置。 探头包括发射器,其被配置为从至少一个微波信号产生电磁场,其中当物体位于电磁场内时发射器失谐,使得负载信号从发射器反射到信号处理装置。

    Sensor assemblies used to detect the proximity of a material to a microwave element
    2.
    发明授权
    Sensor assemblies used to detect the proximity of a material to a microwave element 有权
    用于检测材料与微波元件的接近度的传感器组件

    公开(公告)号:US08674707B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US13164835

    申请日:2011-06-21

    IPC分类号: G01R27/04 G01R27/06

    CPC分类号: G01S13/04 G01S13/08

    摘要: Sensor assemblies used to detect the proximity of a material to a microwave element are disclosed. One example sensor assembly includes a signal generator configured to generate at least one microwave signal, a coupler connected to the signal generator, a microwave element coupled to the coupler, and a processing module connected to the coupler. The microwave element is configured to generate an electromagnetic field as a function of said at least one microwave signal. The microwave element is structured to reflect a loading signal to said coupler when a material interacts with the electromagnetic field. The processing module is configured to process the loading signal with a reference signal to generate a data signal representative of the proximity of the material to the microwave element. The data signal defines a sub-microwave frequency.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于检测材料与微波元件的接近度的传感器组件。 一个示例传感器组件包括被配置为产生至少一个微波信号的信号发生器,连接到信号发生器的耦合器,耦合到耦合器的微波元件以及连接到耦合器的处理模块。 微波元件被配置为产生作为所述至少一个微波信号的函数的电磁场。 当材料与电磁场相互作用时,微波元件构造成将加载信号反映到所述耦合器。 处理模块被配置为用参考信号处理加载信号以产生表示材料与微波元件的接近度的数据信号。 数据信号定义了一个亚微波频率。

    SENSOR AND INSPECTION SYSTEM DEPLOYING AN OPTICAL CONDUIT
    3.
    发明申请
    SENSOR AND INSPECTION SYSTEM DEPLOYING AN OPTICAL CONDUIT 有权
    传感器和检测系统分配光纤通道

    公开(公告)号:US20130146753A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-13

    申请号:US13324795

    申请日:2011-12-13

    IPC分类号: G01J1/04

    CPC分类号: G01B7/023 G01B15/00

    摘要: Embodiments of an inspection system comprise a conduit that can transmit light between a sensor and a processing component. In one embodiment, the sensor comprises an element that generates an electromagnetic field in response to an input from the processing component. The input comprises a light signal that traverses the conduit to the sensor. The sensor converts the light signal to an electrical signal to operate the element. In one example, the sensor generates a plurality of light signals, which also traverse the conduit to the diagnostic component where the lights signals are processed to determine, in one example, proximity of an object to the sensor.

    摘要翻译: 检查系统的实施例包括可在传感器和处理部件之间传输光的导管。 在一个实施例中,传感器包括响应于来自处理部件的输入而产生电磁场的元件。 该输入包括穿过导管到传感器的光信号。 传感器将光信号转换为电信号以操作元件。 在一个示例中,传感器产生多个光信号,其也穿过管道到诊断部件,在该部件中处理光信号,在一个示例中,确定物体接近传感器。

    Sensor Assembly And Microwave Emitter For Use In A Sensor Assembly
    4.
    发明申请
    Sensor Assembly And Microwave Emitter For Use In A Sensor Assembly 有权
    传感器组件和微波发射器用于传感器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20120126831A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-24

    申请号:US12951602

    申请日:2010-11-22

    IPC分类号: G01R27/00

    CPC分类号: G01H3/00

    摘要: A microwave emitter for use in a microwave sensor assembly that includes an emitter body includes a first arm that extends radially outward from the emitter body. The first arm is at least partially non-linear and includes at least one peak and at least one trough. The microwave emitter also includes a second arm that extends radially outward from the emitter body. The second arm includes at least one peak and at least one trough. The first arm and the second arm generate an electromagnetic field when at least one microwave signal is received.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于包括发射体的微波传感器组件的微波发射器包括从发射体本体径向向外延伸的第一臂。 第一臂至少部分是非线性的,并且包括至少一个峰和至少一个槽。 微波发射器还包括从发射体本体径向向外延伸的第二臂。 第二臂包括至少一个峰和至少一个槽。 当接收到至少一个微波信号时,第一臂和第二臂产生电磁场。

    Wireless proximity probe and method of operating same
    5.
    发明授权
    Wireless proximity probe and method of operating same 有权
    无线接近探头及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US08159396B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-17

    申请号:US12610048

    申请日:2009-10-30

    IPC分类号: G01S3/02

    CPC分类号: G01S13/08 G01S13/75

    摘要: A proximity probe, for use in determining a distance to a probe target, includes a first antenna configured to wirelessly receive a radio-frequency signal at a first predetermined frequency and a converter configured to convert the received signal to a driving signal and to an electrical signal. The proximity probe also includes a second antenna configured to receive power via the driving signal and to generate a signal indicative of a distance from the proximity probe to the probe target, and a third antenna configured to transmit the generated signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定到探测目标的距离的接近探测器包括被配置为以第一预定频率无线地接收射频信号的第一天线和被配置为将接收到的信号转换成驱动信号的转换器, 信号。 接近探头还包括配置成经由驱动信号接收功率并且产生指示从接近探头到探测目标的距离的信号的第二天线,以及被配置为传送所产生的信号的第三天线。

    Methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration 有权
    定子绕组振动监测方法及系统

    公开(公告)号:US08812254B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US12388088

    申请日:2009-02-18

    摘要: Embodiments of methods and systems for monitoring stator winding vibration of a rotating electric machine are provided. According to one example embodiment, a system includes at least one sensor including at least one conductive sensor antenna deposited on a first side of at least one layer of a printed circuit board substrate and positioned to substantially face a stator winding, and a non-conductive shield mounted to an opposing side of the printed circuit board substrate and positioned to substantially face away from the stator winding. The system further includes an alternating current power source in communication with the sensor and operable to deliver current to the conductive sensor antenna. A signal processing unit may be in communication with the sensor, operable to measure a load on the sensor antenna and to transmit vibration data to a controller responsive to the load on the sensor antenna.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于监测旋转电机的定子绕组振动的方法和系统的实施例。 根据一个示例性实施例,一种系统包括至少一个传感器,其包括至少一个导电传感器天线,其沉积在印刷电路板基板的至少一层的第一侧上并且被定位成基本上面对定子绕组,并且非导电 屏蔽件安装到印刷电路板基板的相对侧并且基本上远离定子绕组定位。 该系统还包括与传感器通信并可操作以将电流传递到导电传感器天线的交流电源。 信号处理单元可以与传感器通信,可操作以测量传感器天线上的负载,并且响应于传感器天线上的负载将振动数据发送到控制器。

    TUNABLE PROXIMITY SENSOR
    7.
    发明申请
    TUNABLE PROXIMITY SENSOR 审中-公开
    可接近传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20130285675A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:US13455864

    申请日:2012-04-25

    IPC分类号: G01R27/04

    CPC分类号: F01D17/02 G01B7/14 G01B15/00

    摘要: A tunable proximity sensor and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a cap with different sections having different dielectric constants, shapes, and/or thicknesses. As the cap is rotated with respect the sensing element, these non-uniform sections induce a different loading on the sensor element from the electromagnetic field, allowing the proximity sensor to be tuned.

    摘要翻译: 公开了可调接近传感器及其制造方法。 接近传感器包括具有不同部分的帽,其具有不同的介电常数,形状和/或厚度。 当盖相对于感测元件旋转时,这些不均匀的部分在电磁场上引起传感器元件上的不同负载,从而允许接近传感器被调谐。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MONITORING RADIATION
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MONITORING RADIATION 审中-公开
    用于监测辐射的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120268279A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-25

    申请号:US13091739

    申请日:2011-04-21

    IPC分类号: G08B17/12 G06T11/20

    CPC分类号: G01T1/02 G01T7/00

    摘要: A display assembly for use with a monitoring system is provided. The display assembly includes a communication interface that is configured to receive radiation data indicative of at least a dosage level for the radiation. Moreover, the display assembly also includes a processor that is coupled to the communication interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one image representative of the radiation data. The display assembly also includes a display media coupled to the processor, wherein the display media is configured to present the image to a user in real-time. The display assembly is positioned against the user such that the display assembly is movable with the user and the user is enabled to continuously monitor the radiation within a location while the user moves about the location.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种与监控系统一起使用的显示组件。 显示组件包括通信接口,其被配置为接收指示至少辐射剂量水平的辐射数据。 此外,显示组件还包括耦合到通信接口的处理器,其中处理器被编程为生成表示辐射数据的至少一个图像。 显示组件还包括耦合到处理器的显示介质,其中显示介质被配置为实时地将图像呈现给用户。 显示组件被定位成抵靠使用者,使得显示组件可与用户一起移动,并且使用者能够在用户围绕该位置移动的同时连续地监视位置内的辐射。

    SENSOR PROBE AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME
    9.
    发明申请
    SENSOR PROBE AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME 有权
    传感器探头及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120187960A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-26

    申请号:US13010026

    申请日:2011-01-20

    IPC分类号: G01R27/04 H05K13/00 H01Q17/00

    CPC分类号: G01H9/00 G01B15/00

    摘要: A method of assembling a sensor probe for use in a sensor assembly is provided. The method includes providing an emitter configured to generate at least one forward propagating electromagnetic field from at least one microwave signal and to generate at least one backward propagating electromagnetic field. A data conduit is coupled to the emitter. Moreover, a ground conductor is extended substantially circumferentially about the data conduit. The ground conductor is configured to substantially reduce electromagnetic radiation within the sensor assembly.

    摘要翻译: 提供了组装用于传感器组件的传感器探头的方法。 该方法包括提供配置成从至少一个微波信号产生至少一个正向传播电磁场并且产生至少一个向后传播的电磁场的发射器。 数据管道耦合到发射器。 此外,接地导体基本上围绕数据导管周向延伸。 接地导体被配置为基本上减小传感器组件内的电磁辐射。

    WIRELESS PROXIMITY PROBE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME
    10.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS PROXIMITY PROBE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME 有权
    无线接近探测器及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110102266A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-05

    申请号:US12610048

    申请日:2009-10-30

    IPC分类号: G01S3/02

    CPC分类号: G01S13/08 G01S13/75

    摘要: A proximity probe, for use in determining a distance to a probe target, includes a first antenna configured to wirelessly receive a radio-frequency signal at a first predetermined frequency and a converter configured to convert the received signal to a driving signal and to an electrical signal. The proximity probe also includes a second antenna configured to receive power via the driving signal and to generate a signal indicative of a distance from the proximity probe to the probe target, and a third antenna configured to transmit the generated signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定到探测目标的距离的接近探测器包括被配置为以第一预定频率无线地接收射频信号的第一天线和被配置为将接收到的信号转换成驱动信号的转换器, 信号。 接近探头还包括配置成经由驱动信号接收功率并且产生指示从接近探头到探测目标的距离的信号的第二天线,以及被配置为传送所产生的信号的第三天线。