公开(公告)号：US06378383B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09592509

申请日：2000-06-12

Applicant: An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

Inventor： An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

IPC: G01L126

CPC classification number: G01L5/103 ,  G01V1/201

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring tensile and bending forces applied to a fat-line towed-array. Tension sensors are configured within a modified fat-line towed-array bulkhead to measure axial tension applied to the front of the fat-line towed-array, while bending sensors mounted further downstream along the fat-line canister interior walls, measure the bending load. The sensor outputs are encoded and digitized before transmitted through a tow line for further data conditioning and processing. The tension and bending sensor data provide information to evaluate the force exerted on the towed-array, allowing a measure of the deployment capability. Measurements taken at various fluid flow rates provide data regarding deployment effectiveness.

Abstract translation: 用于测量施加到脂肪线拖曳阵列的拉伸和弯曲力的装置。 张力传感器被配置在改进的脂肪线拖曳的阵列隔板内，以测量施加到脂肪线牵引阵列的前部的轴向张力，同时沿着脂肪罐内壁进一步下游的弯曲传感器测量弯曲载荷 。 传感器输出在通过拖线传输之前进行编码和数字化，用于进一步的数据调节和处理。 张力和弯曲传感器数据提供信息以评估施加在牵引阵列上的力，从而可以测量部署能力。 在各种流体流速下进行的测量提供了有关部署有效性的数据。

公开(公告)号：US06253627B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09592507

申请日：2000-06-12

Applicant: An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

Inventor： An-Keun Peter Lee ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Todd E. Whitaker

IPC: G01L126

CPC classification number: G01L5/102

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the force applied to a thin-line towed array having a towed array hose formed as part of a thin-line towed array. Coupling components divide the interior of the towed array hose into compartments. Axial tension measurement devices are located within one compartment, and bend measurement devices are located in another compartment. These measurement devices are electrically connected to a digitization and encoding module which is in turn connected to a processing device for providing measurements of the forces on the array.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量施加到具有形成为细线牵引阵列的一部分的牵引阵列软管的细线牵引阵列的力的装置。 联轴器部件将被拖曳的阵列软管的内部分成隔间。 轴向张力测量装置位于一个隔间内，弯曲测量装置位于另一个隔间中。 这些测量装置电连接到数字化和编码模块，数字化和编码模块又连接到处理装置，用于提供阵列上的力的测量。

公开(公告)号：US4527749A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-09

申请号：US578738

申请日：1984-02-09

Applicant: William G. Matthews ,  Todd E. Whitaker

Inventor： William G. Matthews ,  Todd E. Whitaker

IPC: B65H54/28 ,  B65H59/38 ,  B65H59/40 ,  G02B6/44 ,  B65H81/06 ,  B65H54/04

CPC classification number: B65H54/2866 ,  B65H59/38 ,  B65H59/40 ,  G02B6/4457 ,  G02B6/4479 ,  Y10S242/912

Abstract: A machine for winding, in a selected and consistent manner, a fiber optic lament on a compliant elastomeric mandrel, which assembly responds to acoustic waves by producing variations in diameter and light transmission characteristics of the fiber optic means. A motor rotates the mandrel at a selectable speed. A timing belt couples the mandrel rotation to a traversing mechanism supporting an optical fiber carrying reel and is adjustable to variably convert the rotary to linear motion. The shaft supporting the reel has brake means for adjusting the tension on the fiber. The fiber feeds over an idler roll which operates to count the number of meters of fiber wound on the mandrel, and then passes under a tension sensing roll. By varying mandrel rotation speed, traversing speed and reel drag, compliant hydrophone mandrels can have optical fibers wrapped therearound having many different fiber lay angles and fiber tensions, thus permitting production of hydrophones of desired characteristics.

Abstract translation: 一种用于以选定和一致的方式卷绕柔性弹性体心轴上的光纤丝的机器，该组件通过产生光纤装置的直径和光传输特性的变化来响应声波。 电机以可选择的速度旋转心轴。 定时带将心轴旋转耦合到支撑光纤携带卷轴的横动机构，并且可调节以可旋转地将旋转转换成线性运动。 支撑卷轴的轴具有用于调节纤维上的张力的制动装置。 纤维进料在惰辊上，该辊用于计数在心轴上缠绕的纤维的数量，然后在张力感测辊下方通过。 通过改变心轴旋转速度，运行速度和卷轴阻力，顺应性水听器心轴可以具有缠绕在其周围的光纤，其具有许多不同的纤维铺设角度和纤维张力，从而允许产生具有期望特征的水听器。