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公开(公告)号:US20070063566A1
公开(公告)日:2007-03-22
申请号:US11221005
申请日:2005-09-07
申请人: Alan Browne , Chandra Namuduri , John Ulicny , Nancy Johnson
发明人: Alan Browne , Chandra Namuduri , John Ulicny , Nancy Johnson
CPC分类号: B60N2/42736 , B60N2/4221 , B60N2/4228
摘要: A seat assembly including a seat stroking device for a vehicle and methods of use include a seat adjustment mechanism comprising a stationary rail fixedly attached to a vehicle floor and a movable rail slidably engaged with the stationary rail, wherein the seat adjustment mechanism is adapted to position a seat; an active material based stroking device having one end fixedly attached to a non-movable portion and an other end in operative communication with the movable rail; and a controller in operative communication with the active material, wherein the controller is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a change in an attribute of the active material, wherein the change in the attribute results in force and acceleration adjusting energy absorption.
摘要翻译: 一种座椅组合件,包括用于车辆的座椅抚摸装置和使用方法,包括座椅调节机构,其包括固定地连接到车辆地板的固定轨道和与所述静止轨道可滑动地接合的活动轨道,其中所述座椅调节机构适于定位 座位; 基于活动材料的划线装置,其一端固定地附接到不可移动部分,另一端与所述活动导轨可操作地连通; 以及控制器,其与所述活性材料可操作地通信,其中所述控制器可操作以选择性地向所述活性材料施加激活信号并且影响所述活性材料的属性的变化,其中所述属性的变化导致强制和加速度调节 能量吸收。
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公开(公告)号:US20050087409A1
公开(公告)日:2005-04-28
申请号:US10691365
申请日:2003-10-22
申请人: Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Chandra Namuduri
发明人: Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Chandra Namuduri
IPC分类号: F16F9/53
CPC分类号: F16F9/535
摘要: A magnetorheological damper device is provided having an increased shear interface area per unit volume of the device, which enhances the stroking force of the damper. The damper generally includes a cylindrically shaped housing; a magnetorheological fluid disposed in the cylindrically shaped housing; a piston assembly disposed within the cylindrically shaped housing in sliding engagement with the cylindrically shaped housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber, wherein the piston assembly comprises a plurality of cylindrically shaped fluid passageways extending from the first chamber to the second chamber, and an electromagnet; and a power supply in electrical communication with the electromagnet.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种磁流变阻尼器装置,其具有每单位体积的装置的增加的剪切界面面积,这增强了阻尼器的抚平力。 阻尼器通常包括圆柱形壳体; 设置在所述圆筒形壳体中的磁流变流体; 活塞组件,设置在所述圆柱形壳体内,与所述圆柱形壳体滑动接合,所述壳体限定第一腔室和第二腔室,其中所述活塞组件包括从所述第一腔室延伸到所述第二腔室的多个圆柱形流体通道, 电磁铁 以及与电磁体电连通的电源。
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公开(公告)号:US20050200984A1
公开(公告)日:2005-09-15
申请号:US11078644
申请日:2005-03-11
申请人: Alan Browne , Jan Aase , Nancy Johnson , James O'Kane , Chandra Namuduri , Andrew Keefe
发明人: Alan Browne , Jan Aase , Nancy Johnson , James O'Kane , Chandra Namuduri , Andrew Keefe
IPC分类号: G02F1/153
CPC分类号: G02B26/0825 , B60R1/08 , H01L41/0926
摘要: A mirror assembly includes a reflective surface disposed on a substrate; an actuator in operative communication with at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the actuator comprises an active material; and a controller in operative communication with the active material, wherein the controller is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a change in a property of the active material, wherein the change in the property results in movement of the at least the portion of the substrate from a first position to a second position.
摘要翻译: 反射镜组件包括设置在基板上的反射表面; 与所述基板的至少一部分可操作地连通的致动器,其中所述致动器包括活性材料; 以及控制器,其与所述活性材料可操作地通信,其中所述控制器可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且影响所述活性材料的性质的变化,其中所述性质的变化导致所述活性材料的移动 将所述基板的至少一部分从第一位置移动到第二位置。
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公开(公告)号:US20050087408A1
公开(公告)日:2005-04-28
申请号:US10691091
申请日:2003-10-22
申请人: Chandra Namuduri , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
发明人: Chandra Namuduri , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
CPC分类号: F16F9/535
摘要: A magnetorheological damper device is provided having an increased shear interface area per unit volume of device, which enhances the stroking force of the damper. The damper generally includes a thrust shaft comprising an external threaded surface in threaded communication with a sealed housing, wherein at least one end of the thrust shaft extends from the housing; a plurality of rotors and stators alternatingly arranged in the housing, wherein the plurality of rotors comprise a planar surface with a centrally located aperture that is rotatably engaged with the threaded surface of the thrust shaft, wherein the plurality of stators is fixedly attached to the housing and comprises a centrally located aperture dimensioned to accommodate vertical movement of the thrust shaft and a planar surface substantially parallel to the planar surface of the at least one rotor, and wherein alternating stators comprises a permanent magnet or an electromagnet; and a magnetorheological fluid disposed in a space defined by the plurality of rotors and stators.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种磁流变阻尼器装置,其具有每单位体积装置增加的剪切界面面积,这增强了阻尼器的抚摸力。 阻尼器通常包括推力轴,其包括与密封壳体螺纹连通的外螺纹表面,其中推力轴的至少一端从壳体延伸; 多个转子和定子,其交替地布置在壳体中,其中多个转子包括具有中心定位的孔的平坦表面,其可旋转地与推力轴的螺纹表面接合,其中多个定子固定地附接到壳体 并且包括中心定位的孔,其尺寸适于容纳推力轴的垂直运动和基本上平行于至少一个转子的平坦表面的平面,并且其中交替定子包括永磁体或电磁体; 以及设置在由所述多个转子和定子限定的空间中的磁流变流体。
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公开(公告)号:US20070013215A1
公开(公告)日:2007-01-18
申请号:US11180801
申请日:2005-07-13
申请人: Alan Browne , Chandra Namuduri
发明人: Alan Browne , Chandra Namuduri
IPC分类号: A47C1/08
CPC分类号: B60N2/2806 , B60N2/2887
摘要: A child seat anchor assembly includes a fixed portion, wherein the fixed portion is secured to a motor vehicle structural member or a child seat structural member; a latchable portion for releasable engagement with a child seat or a motor vehicle; an energy absorbing mechanism disposed between and in operative communication with the fixed portion and the latchable portion, wherein the energy absorbing mechanism comprises an active material; and a controller in operative communication with the active material, wherein the controller is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a change in an attribute of the active material, wherein the change in the attribute results in force and acceleration adjusting energy absorption.
摘要翻译: 儿童座椅锚固组件包括固定部分,其中固定部分固定到机动车结构构件或儿童座椅结构构件; 用于与儿童座椅或机动车辆可释放地接合的可闩锁部分; 能量吸收机构,其设置在所述固定部分和所述可闩锁部分之间并且与所述可闩锁部分操作连通,其中所述能量吸收机构包括活性材料; 以及控制器,其与所述活性材料可操作地通信,其中所述控制器可操作以选择性地向所述活性材料施加激活信号并且影响所述活性材料的属性的变化,其中所述属性的变化导致强制和加速度调节 能量吸收。
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公开(公告)号:US20050087410A1
公开(公告)日:2005-04-28
申请号:US10691372
申请日:2003-10-22
申请人: Chandra Namuduri , Alan Browne , John Ulicny
发明人: Chandra Namuduri , Alan Browne , John Ulicny
摘要: A tunable and reusable impact energy absorbing system and process includes a control structure comprising a sleeve having an outer surface fixedly attached to a chassis, a seal at each end of the sleeve, a magnetorheological fluid disposed between the seals, and a coil in proximity to the magnetorheological fluid, wherein the seal and the magnetorheological fluid are in sliding engagement with a support member, wherein the impact surface is fixedly attached to a support member. Varying the current to the coil alters the magnetic field upon the magnetorheological fluid, which can be used to tune the yield stress of the sliding engagement.
摘要翻译: 可调和可重复使用的冲击能量吸收系统和方法包括控制结构,该控制结构包括具有固定地连接到底盘的外表面的套筒,套筒每端的密封件,设置在密封件之间的磁流变流体, 所述磁流变流体,其中所述密封件和所述磁流变流体与支撑构件滑动接合,其中所述冲击表面固定地附接到支撑构件。 改变线圈的电流可以改变磁流变流体上的磁场,磁流变流体可用于调节滑动接合的屈服应力。
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公开(公告)号:US20070246898A1
公开(公告)日:2007-10-25
申请号:US11769905
申请日:2007-06-28
申请人: Andrew Keefe , William Barvosa-Carter , Christopher Henry , Guillermo Herrera , Geoffrey Mc Knight , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
发明人: Andrew Keefe , William Barvosa-Carter , Christopher Henry , Guillermo Herrera , Geoffrey Mc Knight , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
IPC分类号: F16J15/02
CPC分类号: E06B7/2314 , B60J10/15 , B60J10/16 , B60J10/244 , B60J10/40 , B60J10/50 , C08L2201/12 , E05B15/16 , E05B15/1607 , E05B47/0009 , E05B47/0011 , E05B81/00 , E05B81/20 , E05C19/001 , E05C19/166 , E05F1/00 , E05Y2201/43 , E05Y2400/614 , E05Y2800/67 , E05Y2900/531 , E05Y2900/55 , F16J15/022 , F16J15/025 , F16J15/027 , F16J15/028 , F16J15/061 , F16J15/064 , F16J15/0806 , Y10S277/921 , Y10S292/65 , Y10T16/56 , Y10T292/11
摘要: Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.
摘要翻译: 主动密封组件采用可被控制和远程改变以改变密封效能的活性材料,其中主动密封组件主动地改变诸如刚度,形状取向等的模量性质。 以这种方式,在诸如车门应用的密封应用中,可以最小化门打开和关闭的努力,从而可以最大化密封效果。
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公开(公告)号:US20070216194A1
公开(公告)日:2007-09-20
申请号:US11533878
申请日:2006-09-21
申请人: Kevin Rober , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Jan Aase
发明人: Kevin Rober , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Jan Aase
IPC分类号: B62D35/00
CPC分类号: B62D35/007 , B62D35/005
摘要: Vehicle air dams that include an airflow control member and an active material based actuator for deploying the airflow control member so as to change airflow about the vehicle.
摘要翻译: 车辆空气坝包括气流控制构件和用于展开气流控制构件的基于活性物质的致动器,以便改变车辆周围的气流。
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公开(公告)号:US20070109104A1
公开(公告)日:2007-05-17
申请号:US11554110
申请日:2006-10-30
申请人: Osman Altan , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Brian Repa
发明人: Osman Altan , Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson , Brian Repa
摘要: A haptic alert system generally includes an active material based actuator for providing the haptic alert. The active material based actuators refer to the use of several different classes of active materials all of which exhibit a change in at least one attribute such as dimension, shape, and/or flexural modulus when subjected to at least one of many different types of applied activation signals, examples of such signals being thermal, electrical, magnetic, stress, and the like.
摘要翻译: 触觉警报系统通常包括用于提供触觉警报的基于活动材料的致动器。 基于活性材料的致动器指的是使用几种不同类型的活性材料,所有这些活性材料在经受至少一种不同类型的应用中的至少一种时,其表现出至少一个属性(例如尺寸,形状和/或挠曲模量)的变化 激活信号,这些信号的示例是热,电,磁,应力等。
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公开(公告)号:US20060186701A1
公开(公告)日:2006-08-24
申请号:US11384042
申请日:2006-03-17
申请人: Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
发明人: Alan Browne , Nancy Johnson
IPC分类号: B62D25/00
摘要: A volume-filling mechanical structure comprising a honeycomb celled material expandable from a compact state to an expanded state and methods for operating the same.
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