Metrology system and method for measuring five degrees-of-freedom for a point target
    1.
    发明授权
    Metrology system and method for measuring five degrees-of-freedom for a point target 有权
    用于测量点目标的五自由度的计量系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07130034B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-31

    申请号:US10833199

    申请日:2004-04-26

    IPC分类号: G01B11/26 G01C1/00

    CPC分类号: G01C15/002

    摘要: A metrology system includes a laser, a position sensitive detector array, a first collimator, a second collimator, and a mirror. The position sensitive detector array and the first collimator are positioned at a reference point. The second collimator and the mirror are positioned at a point target at a distance from the reference point. A laser beam is alternately provided to the first collimator and the second collimator by optical fiber. The position sensitive detector array measures position data from a first laser crosshair generated by the first collimator and from a second laser crosshair generated by the second collimator. By alternating the activation of the first collimator and the second collimator it is possible to measure 5 degrees-of-freedom for the point target. A metrology system processing unit provides analog data processing. The metrology system that is suitable for, but not limited to, facilitating active compensation of large spacecraft structures.

    摘要翻译: 计量系统包括激光器,位置敏感检测器阵列,第一准直仪,第二准直仪和反射镜。 位置敏感检测器阵列和第一准直器位于参考点。 第二准直器和反射镜位于与参考点一定距离的点目标处。 通过光纤将激光束交替地提供给第一准直仪和第二准直仪。 位置敏感检测器阵列测量由第一准直仪产生的第一激光十字线和由第二准直仪产生的第二激光十字准线的位置数据。 通过交替激活第一准直仪和第二准直仪,可以测量点目标的5度自由度。 计量系统处理单元提供模拟数据处理。 适用于但不限于促进大型航天器结构的主动补偿的计量系统。

    Airflow control devices based on active materials

    公开(公告)号:US20050194815A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-08

    申请号:US10983329

    申请日:2004-11-05

    IPC分类号: B60J1/00 B62D35/00 B62D37/02

    摘要: An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow to better suit changes in driving conditions such as weather, ground clearance and speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. As such, the device reduces vehicle damage due to inadequate ground clearance, while increasing vehicle stability and fuel economy. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness of the device. A method for controlling vehicle airflow selectively introduces an activation signal to initiate a change of at least one feature of the device that can be reversed upon discontinuation of the activation signal.

    Airflow control devices based on active materials
    5.
    发明申请
    Airflow control devices based on active materials 有权
    基于活性物质的气流控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050230546A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:US11086469

    申请日:2004-11-05

    摘要: An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow to better suit changes in driving conditions such as weather, ground clearance and speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. As such, the device reduces vehicle damage due to inadequate ground clearance, while increasing vehicle stability and fuel economy. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness of the device. A method for controlling vehicle airflow selectively introduces an activation signal to initiate a change of at least one feature of the device that can be reversed upon discontinuation of the activation signal.

    摘要翻译: 气流控制装置包括与主体可操作地连通的主体和活动材料。 诸如形状记忆材料的活性材料可操作以响应于激活信号改变至少一个属性。 活性材料可以改变其形状,尺寸和/或刚度,从而产生气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度,以控制车辆气流,以更好地适应驾驶中的变化 条件如天气,离地间隙和速度,同时减少维护和故障模式的水平。 因此,该装置由于不足的离地间隙而减少车辆损坏,同时提高车辆稳定性和燃料经济性。 可以使用激活装置,控制器和传感器来进一步控制气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如装置的形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度。 用于控制车辆气流的方法选择性地引入激活信号以启动在停止激活信号时可以反转的装置的至少一个特征的改变。

    Airflow control devices based on active materials
    6.
    发明申请
    Airflow control devices based on active materials 有权
    基于活性物质的气流控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060267376A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-30

    申请号:US11086470

    申请日:2004-11-05

    IPC分类号: E05F15/20 B60K11/00 B62D35/00

    摘要: An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow to better suit changes in driving conditions such as weather, ground clearance and speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. As such, the device reduces vehicle damage due to inadequate ground clearance, while increasing vehicle stability and fuel economy. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness of the device. A method for controlling vehicle airflow selectively introduces an activation signal to initiate a change of at least one feature of the device that can be reversed upon discontinuation of the activation signal.

    摘要翻译: 气流控制装置包括与主体可操作地连通的主体和活动材料。 诸如形状记忆材料的活性材料可操作以响应于激活信号改变至少一个属性。 活性材料可以改变其形状,尺寸和/或刚度,从而产生气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度,以控制车辆气流,以更好地适应驾驶中的变化 条件如天气,离地间隙和速度,同时减少维护和故障模式的水平。 因此,该装置由于不足的离地间隙而减少车辆损坏,同时提高车辆稳定性和燃料经济性。 可以使用激活装置,控制器和传感器来进一步控制气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如装置的形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度。 用于控制车辆气流的方法选择性地引入激活信号以启动在停止激活信号时可以反转的装置的至少一个特征的改变。

    Metrology system and method for measuring five degrees-of-freedom for a point target
    9.
    发明申请
    Metrology system and method for measuring five degrees-of-freedom for a point target 有权
    用于测量点目标的五自由度的计量系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050235504A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-27

    申请号:US10833199

    申请日:2004-04-26

    IPC分类号: G01C15/00

    CPC分类号: G01C15/002

    摘要: A metrology system includes a laser, a position sensitive detector array, a first collimator, a second collimator, and a mirror. The position sensitive detector array and the first collimator are positioned at a reference point. The second collimator and the mirror are positioned at a point target at a distance from the reference point. A laser beam is alternately provided to the first collimator and the second collimator by optical fiber. The position sensitive detector array measures position data from a first laser crosshair generated by the first collimator and from a second laser crosshair generated by the second collimator. By alternating the activation of the first collimator and the second collimator it is possible to measure 5 degrees-of-freedom for the point target. A metrology system processing unit provides analog data processing. The metrology system that is suitable for, but not limited to, facilitating active compensation of large spacecraft structures.

    摘要翻译: 计量系统包括激光器,位置敏感检测器阵列,第一准直仪,第二准直仪和反射镜。 位置敏感检测器阵列和第一准直器位于参考点。 第二准直器和反射镜位于与参考点一定距离的点目标处。 通过光纤将激光束交替地提供给第一准直仪和第二准直仪。 位置敏感检测器阵列测量由第一准直仪产生的第一激光十字线和由第二准直仪产生的第二激光十字准线的位置数据。 通过交替激活第一准直仪和第二准直仪,可以测量点目标的5度自由度。 计量系统处理单元提供模拟数据处理。 适用于但不限于促进大型航天器结构主动补偿的计量系统。