Rapidly deployable structures based upon negative poisson's ratio (NPR) auxetic components
    2.
    发明授权
    Rapidly deployable structures based upon negative poisson's ratio (NPR) auxetic components 有权
    基于负泊松比(NPR)的可快速部署结构

    公开(公告)号:US09376796B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US13650841

    申请日:2012-10-12

    Applicant: Zheng-Dong Ma

    Inventor: Zheng-Dong Ma

    Abstract: Reconfigurable, expandable-collapsible structures based upon negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) auxetic unit cells achieve rapidly deployable apparatus, devices and systems. A plurality of joint bodies, each joint body having a plurality of connection features, are coupled to interconnecting link members with opposing ends, each end including connection features that engage with the connection features of the joint bodies. The link members pivot about different axes relative to the joint bodies, thereby forming an expandable and collapsible structure having a height and a width. The link members form an array of geometric unit cells when the structure is expanded, and the height and the width of the structure when expanded are both greater than the height and the width of the structure when collapsed. In certain embodiments the structures have unit cells based upon triangles or bowtie shapes.

    Abstract translation: 基于负泊松比(NPR)的可重构的,可扩展的可折叠结构,可实现快速部署的设备,设备和系统。 具有多个连接特征的每个接头主体的多个接合体联接到具有相对端部的互连连杆构件,每个端部包括与接合体的连接特征接合的连接特征。 连杆构件相对于接头本体围绕不同的轴线枢转,从而形成具有高度和宽度的可膨胀和可折叠结构。 当结构膨胀时,连接构件形成几何单位单元的阵列,并且当膨胀时结构的高度和宽度都大于当折叠时结构的高度和宽度。 在某些实施例中,结构具有基于三角形或弓形形状的单位单元。

    SUNLIGHT READABLE LCD DEVICES EMPLOYING DIRECTIONAL LIGHT GUIDING FILM
    3.
    发明申请
    SUNLIGHT READABLE LCD DEVICES EMPLOYING DIRECTIONAL LIGHT GUIDING FILM 审中-公开
    太阳能可读液晶显示器件使用方向指导胶片

    公开(公告)号:US20140043565A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13572059

    申请日:2012-08-10

    Applicant: YAO-DONG MA

    Inventor: YAO-DONG MA

    Abstract: The current invention relates to a sunlight readable full color active matrix liquid crystal display devices. By means of a novel Directional Light Guiding (DLG) film structure, both the internal backlight and the external sunlight can be used synergistically for lighting the display so as to deliver superior readability and color quality. A seamless transition between indoor and outdoor applications makes the vivid true color display an ideal solution to portable electronics.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种阳光可读的全色有源矩阵液晶显示装置。 通过新颖的定向光导(DLG)薄膜结构,可以协同地使用内部背光和外部阳光照明显示器,从而提供优异的可读性和色彩质量。 室内和室外应用之间的无缝转换使生动真实的色彩显示成为便携式电子产品的理想解决方案。

    Ultralightweight runflat tires based upon negative poisson ratio (NPR) auxetic structures
    4.
    发明授权
    Ultralightweight runflat tires based upon negative poisson ratio (NPR) auxetic structures 有权
    基于负泊松比(NPR)辅助结构的超轻量级润滑轮胎

    公开(公告)号:US08544515B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-01

    申请号:US12964942

    申请日:2010-12-10

    Abstract: Negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) or auxetic are used to make lightweight wheels and runflat tires. The NPR tires can be tailored and functionally-designed to optimally meet the runflat requirements for both military and commercial vehicles. NPR-runflat tires may be fabricated using standard materials and simple manufacturing processes, resulting in low-cost and high-volume production. In preferred embodiments the runflat tire designs are fully compatible with Central Tire Inflation Systems (CTIS), while providing a performance equivalent to current military vehicle solutions but at half the weight. An auxetic wheel according to the invention comprises a line defining an axis of rotation; and a plurality of concentric rings of unit cells surrounding the axis, each unit cell being constructed of a plurality of members defining a Negative Poisson's Ratio (NPR) structure. The outermost ring of unit cells is arranged to facilitate rolling terrain contact, such that the stiffness of the structure in the localized region of loading due to terrain contact increases as the wheel rotates. A layer of material may be disposed between the concentric rings of unit cells which in preferred embodiments comprise a plurality of nested-V shapes. A cover may be provided over the outermost ring of unit cells forming a tire which may, or may not, be inflated.

    Abstract translation: 负泊松比(NPR)或辅助轮胎用于制造轻型轮胎和防弹轮胎。 NPR轮胎可以定制和功能设计,以最佳地满足军用和商用车辆的防弹性要求。 NPR润滑轮胎可以使用标准材料和简单的制造工艺制造,导致低成本和大批量生产。 在优选实施例中,漏气保用轮胎设计与中央轮胎充气系统(CTIS)完全兼容,同时提供与当前军车解决方案相当的性能,但是重量的一半。 根据本发明的辅助轮包括限定旋转轴线的线; 以及围绕轴线的多个单元电池的同心环,每个单元电池由限定负泊松比(NPR)结构的多个构件构成。 单元电池的最外面的环被布置成便于滚动地形接触,使得由于地形接触而导致的局部加载区域中的结构的刚度随着车轮旋转而增加。 一层材料可以设置在单元电池的同心环之间,在优选实施例中,它们包括多个嵌套V形状。 可以在形成可以膨胀或可以不膨胀的轮胎的单元电池的最外圈上设置盖。

    Lightweight composite armor
    5.
    发明申请
    Lightweight composite armor 有权
    轻型复合装甲

    公开(公告)号:US20070089597A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-26

    申请号:US11187378

    申请日:2005-07-22

    Applicant: Zheng-Dong Ma

    Inventor: Zheng-Dong Ma

    CPC classification number: F41H5/0492

    Abstract: Improved composite armor designs use optimally shaped ceramic pellets and a web system for patterning the pellets, improving manufacturability, and providing additional structural reinforcement. The result is lightweight, composite hybrid structures for ballistic protection particularly suited to tactical ground vehicles. The preferred embodiment is a combination of three major components: 1) an optimally designed web system that allows armor tiles to be attached to it and that can be easily integrated with existing vehicle structures; 2) an advanced composite armor unit using a patent-pending BTR (Bio-mimetic Tendon-Reinforced) material as the supporting structure; and 3) optimally placed “waiting materials” which can provide enhanced ballistic impact resistance, energy absorption capability and structural integrity. These “waiting materials” are structural members that are not active at the beginning of the ballistic impact, but become active when needed or the active members have failed.

    Abstract translation: 改进的复合装甲设计使用最佳形状的陶瓷颗粒和用于图案化颗粒的网系统,改善可制造性并提供额外的结构增强。 结果是轻型的复合混合结构,用于防弹特别适用于战术地面车辆。 优选实施例是三个主要组件的组合:1)最佳设计的网系统,其允许装甲瓦片连接到其上,并且可以容易地与现有的车辆结构集成; 2)使用正在申请专利的BTR(Bio-mimetic Tendon-Reinforced)材料作为支撑结构的先进复合装甲装置; 和3)最佳地放置“等待材料”,其可以提供增强的防弹冲击性,能量吸收能力和结构完整性。 这些“等待物资”是在弹道影响开始时不活跃的结构性成员,但在需要时或活跃成员失败时变得活跃。

    Lightweight, rigid composite structures

    公开(公告)号:US20060141232A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-29

    申请号:US11023923

    申请日:2004-12-27

    Applicant: Zheng-Dong Ma

    Inventor: Zheng-Dong Ma

    Abstract: Biomimetic tendon-reinforced” (BTR) composite structures feature improved properties including a very high strength-to-weight ratio. The basic structure includes plurality of parallel, spaced-apart stuffer members, each with an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of fiber elements, each having one point connected to the upper end of a stuffer member and another point connected to the lower end of a stuffer member such that the elements form criss-crossing joints between the stuffer members. The stuffer members and fiber elements may optionally be embedded in a matrix material such as an epoxy resin. The fiber elements are preferably carbon fibers, though other materials, including natural or synthetic fibers or metal wires may be used. The stuffer members may be rods, tubes, or spheres, and may be constructed of metal, ceramic or plastic. The stuffer members are preferably spaced apart at equal distances. If the members are tubes, the fiber elements may be dressed through the tubes. Alternatively, the fiber elements may tied to the ends of the stuffer members and/or to each other at the joints. Both linear and planar structures are disclosed.

    Reflective cholesteric displays without using Bragg reflection
    7.
    发明授权
    Reflective cholesteric displays without using Bragg reflection 失效
    不使用布拉格反射的反光胆甾型显示器

    公开(公告)号:US06873393B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-29

    申请号:US10173384

    申请日:2002-06-15

    Applicant: Yao-Dong Ma

    Inventor: Yao-Dong Ma

    CPC classification number: G02F1/13718 G02F1/133528

    Abstract: This invention relates to reflective cholesteric displays without using Bragg reflection. The helical pitch of the cholesteric liquid crystals may or may not be tuned in a visible wavelength, but its Bragg reflection will never be displayed. An elliptical polarizer with properly designed retardation and lamination positioned at the front of the display will be able to eliminate the Bragg reflection over a large viewing cone. The function of the display cell structure is merely a light shutter to switch the incident light ON and OFF. In the black-and-white display mode, the white state is achieved from the metal reflection in the cholesteric planar texture area; and the black state is obtained by cholesteric's depolarization effect and polarizer's filtration effect in the cholesteric focal conic texture area. In the full color mode, the full color state is created by the metal reflector and the micro-color filter in the cholesteric planar texture area; and the black state is realized in the cholesteric focal conic texture area. The reflective cholesteric display, remaining its long-term bistability but not applying the narrow-band Bragg reflection, initiates novel displays with a neutral wide-band reflection.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及不使用布拉格反射的反射型胆甾型显示器。 胆甾型液晶的螺旋间距可以或可以不被调谐到可见波长,但是它的布拉格反射将永远不会被显示。 具有正确设计的延迟和层叠的椭圆偏振器位于显示器的前部将能够消除在大视锥上的布拉格反射。 显示单元结构的功能仅仅是开启和关闭入射光的光闸。 在黑白显示模式中,由胆甾醇平面纹理区域中的金属反射实现白色状态; 并且通过胆甾醇的去极化效应和偏振器在胆甾醇焦点锥体纹理区域中的过滤效果获得黑色状态。 在全彩色模式下,全色状态由胆甾醇平面纹理区域中的金属反射体和微彩色滤光片产生; 并且在胆甾醇焦点锥体纹理区域中实现黑色状态。 反射胆甾型显示器,保持其长期双稳态但不应用窄带布拉格反射,启动具有中性宽带反射的新型显示器。

    Super white cholesteric display employing backside circular polarizer
    8.
    发明申请
    Super white cholesteric display employing backside circular polarizer 审中-公开
    采用背面圆偏振器的超白色胆甾型显示器

    公开(公告)号:US20050057707A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-17

    申请号:US10664990

    申请日:2003-09-17

    Applicant: Yao-Dong Ma

    Inventor: Yao-Dong Ma

    Abstract: The present invention relates to cholesteric displays, more specifically, to reflective cholesteric displays employing a backside circular polarizer. In the paper white mode, the bright white state is achieved in display's focal conic texture area; and the dark color state is obtained in display's planar texture area. In the full color mode, meanwhile, the full color state is created in the focal conic texture area; and the dark color state is achieved in the cholesteric focal conic texture area. Either the absorptive circular polarizer or the reflective broadband circular polarizer can be used as the backside polarizer. A bright neutral white color with 50% front light reflection has been accomplished in the novel display.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及胆甾型显示器,更具体地,涉及采用背面圆偏振器的反射式胆甾型显示器。 在纸张白色模式下,显示器的焦点​​锥体纹理区域实现了明亮的白色状态; 并且在显示器的平面纹理区域中获得深色状态。 在全色模式下,同时在焦点圆锥纹理区域中创建全色状态; 并且在胆甾醇焦点锥体纹理区域中实现了深色状态。 可以使用吸收性圆偏振器或反射宽带圆偏振器作为背面偏振器。 在新颖的展示中已经实现了具有50%前光反射的明亮的中性白色。

    Audio jack electrical connector
    9.
    发明授权
    Audio jack electrical connector 失效
    音频插座电气连接器

    公开(公告)号:US06257934B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-10

    申请号:US09374647

    申请日:1999-08-16

    Abstract: An audio jack electrical connector comprises a body retaining a plurality of signal terminals and a spacer defining a plurality of receiving holes for retaining connection contacts. The signal terminals extend beyond a bottom surface of the body for engaging with the corresponding connection contacts of the spacer. A tubular receptacle is defined through the body, and a projection portion of the receptacle is formed on a front surface of the body for engaging with a plug for audio signal transmission. A pair of locking elements is formed on lateral edges of the body. Each locking element comprises a locking arm and a locking tip. A pair of locking portions is formed on lateral faces of the spacer. Each locking portion comprises a recess and a locking block. In assembly, the locking arm is received in the corresponding recess and the locking tip engages the locking block. Thus, the body is securely assembled to the spacer.

    Abstract translation: 音频插座电连接器包括保持多个信号端子的主体和限定用于保持连接触点的多个接收孔的间隔件。 信号端子延伸超过主体的底表面以与间隔件的相应连接触头接合。 管状容器被限定穿过主体,并且插座的突出部分形成在主体的前表面上,用于与用于音频信号传输的插头接合。 一对锁定元件形成在主体的侧边缘上。 每个锁定元件包括锁定臂和锁定尖端。 一对锁定部分形成在间隔件的侧面上。 每个锁定部分包括凹部和锁定块。 在组装中,锁定臂被容纳在相应的凹部中,并且锁定末端接合锁定块。 因此,主体被牢固地组装到间隔件上。

    Methods of manufacturing multi-color liquid crystal displays using in
situ mixing techniques
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods of manufacturing multi-color liquid crystal displays using in situ mixing techniques 失效
    使用原位混合技术制造多色液晶显示器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5949513A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-07

    申请号:US170242

    申请日:1998-10-13

    CPC classification number: G02F1/1341 G02F1/13718 G02F1/133377 G02F2203/34

    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a liquid crystal display ("LCD"); specifically, a multi-color LCD, e.g., a red-green-blue ("RGB") LCD. The methods include the steps of: (1) depositing a twist agent on a first substrate, the twist agent becoming an in situ twist agent, (2) bringing a second substrate into proximity with the first substrate to form at least one interstitial region between the second and first substrates, (3) introducing liquid crystal ("LC") having an initial pitch into the at least one interstitial region proximate the in situ twist agent and (4) stimulating the LC and the in situ twist agent to cause the LC and the in situ twist agent to mix in situ, the in situ twist agent changing the initial pitch of the LC.

    Abstract translation: 制造液晶显示器(“LCD”)的方法; 具体地说,是多色LCD,例如红 - 绿 - 蓝(“RGB”)LCD。 所述方法包括以下步骤:(1)将捻合剂沉积在第一基底上,所述扭转剂变成原位扭转剂,(2)使第二基底与第一基底接近,以形成至少一个间隙区, 第二和第一基板,(3)将具有初始间距的液晶(“LC”)引入靠近原位扭转剂的至少一个间隙区域中,以及(4)刺激LC和原位扭转剂引起 LC和原位扭转剂在原位混合,原位扭转剂改变LC的初始间距。

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