Dynamic fiber bragg grating interrogation system and method
    1.
    发明授权
    Dynamic fiber bragg grating interrogation system and method 有权
    动态光纤布拉格光栅询问系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09297691B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US14076502

    申请日:2013-11-11

    IPC分类号: G01J1/04 G01H9/00 G01D5/353

    CPC分类号: G01H9/004 G01D5/35316

    摘要: A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) interrogation method allows for high frequency dynamic measurement. The method may utilize a broad band light source connected to the sensing elements. Each sensing element may comprise two wavelength matching FBGs, a coupler, and a photodiode. The FBG closest to the light source may attenuate the central wavelength in the transmission spectrum and thus the reflection spectrum of the second FBG. Variations in intensity of the second FBG may be measured by the photodiode and can be calibrated to the desired measurands.

    摘要翻译: 光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)询问方法允许高频动态测量。 该方法可以利用连接到感测元件的宽带光源。 每个感测元件可以包括两个波长匹配FBG,耦合器和光电二极管。 最靠近光源的FBG可以衰减透射光谱中的中心波长,从而衰减第二FBG的反射光谱。 可以通过光电二极管测量第二FBG的强度变化,并且可以校准到所需的被测量。

    DYNAMIC FIBER BRAGG GRATING INTERROGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    2.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC FIBER BRAGG GRATING INTERROGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    动态光纤布拉格光栅内插系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140131562A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-15

    申请号:US14076502

    申请日:2013-11-11

    IPC分类号: G01H9/00

    CPC分类号: G01H9/004 G01D5/35316

    摘要: A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) interrogation method allows for high frequency dynamic measurement. The method may utilize a broad band light source connected to the sensing elements. Each sensing element may comprise two wavelength matching FBGs, a coupler, and a photodiode. The FBG closest to the light source may attenuate the central wavelength in the transmission spectrum and thus the reflection spectrum of the second FBG. Variations in intensity of the second FBG may be measured by the photodiode and can be calibrated to the desired measurands.

    摘要翻译: 光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)询问方法允许高频动态测量。 该方法可以利用连接到感测元件的宽带光源。 每个感测元件可以包括两个波长匹配FBG,耦合器和光电二极管。 最靠近光源的FBG可以衰减透射光谱中的中心波长,从而衰减第二FBG的反射光谱。 可以通过光电二极管测量第二FBG的强度变化,并且可以校准到所需的被测量。

    Fiber Bragg grating systems and methods for moisture detection
    3.
    发明授权
    Fiber Bragg grating systems and methods for moisture detection 有权
    光纤布拉格光栅系统和水分检测方法

    公开(公告)号:US09222877B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-29

    申请号:US14054156

    申请日:2013-10-15

    IPC分类号: G01N21/17 G01M3/04

    摘要: A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor for detecting moisture may include a sensor housing, FBG cable, water-swellable bead(s), and retaining mechanism. The housing secures the FBG cable and water-swellable bead. The retaining mechanism, such as one or more wire(s), placed adjacent to the FBG cable may be utilized to minimize lateral displacement of the water-swellable bead(s). The water-swellable bead(s) may swell as they absorb water, thereby causing the FBG to be strained to allow the detection of liquid moisture.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测水分的光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)传感器可能包括传感器外壳,FBG电缆,水溶胀珠和保持机构。 外壳固定FBG电缆和水润湿珠。 放置在FBG电缆附近的一个或多个导线的保持机构可用于最小化水溶胀珠的横向位移。 水溶胀珠可以吸收水而膨胀,从而导致FBG变形以允许检测液体水分。

    FIBER BRAGG GRATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOISTURE DETECTION
    4.
    发明申请
    FIBER BRAGG GRATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOISTURE DETECTION 有权
    光纤布拉格光栅系统和水分检测方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140102190A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:US14054156

    申请日:2013-10-15

    IPC分类号: G01N21/17

    摘要: A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensor for detecting moisture may include a sensor housing, FBG cable, water-swellable bead(s), and retaining mechanism. The housing secures the FBG cable and water-swellable bead. The retaining mechanism, such as one or more wire(s), placed adjacent to the FBG cable may be utilized to minimize lateral displacement of the water-swellable bead(s). The water-swellable bead(s) may swell as they absorb water, thereby causing the FBG to be strained to allow the detection of liquid moisture.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测水分的光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)传感器可能包括传感器外壳,FBG电缆,水溶胀珠和保持机构。 外壳固定FBG电缆和水润湿珠。 放置在FBG电缆附近的一个或多个导线的保持机构可用于最小化水溶胀珠的横向位移。 水溶胀珠可以吸收水而膨胀,从而导致FBG变形以允许检测液体水分。

    Device, system, and method for a stress sensing medical needle
    5.
    发明授权
    Device, system, and method for a stress sensing medical needle 有权
    用于应力感应医疗针的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09301690B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13091655

    申请日:2011-04-21

    IPC分类号: A61B5/05 A61B5/00 G01L1/24

    摘要: In an embodiment, an apparatus comprises a needle (e.g., hypodermic needle or trocar) and sensor (e.g., fiber Braggs grating sensor) coupled to a system to determine (e.g., in real time) stress and/or vibrations encountered by the needle. Consequently, various embodiments may (a) help identify nearby vessels, (b) determine whether the needle penetrated a hollow body structure, and (c) accurately guide needles towards a target structure (e.g., vessel). Other embodiments are described herein.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,装置包括联接到系统的针(例如,皮下注射针或套管针)和传感器(例如,光纤布拉格光栅传感器),以确定(例如,实时)针头所遇到的应力和/或振动。 因此,各种实施例可以(a)帮助识别附近的血管,(b)确定刺针是否穿透中空的身体结构,以及(c)准确地将针导向目标结构(例如血管)。 本文描述了其它实施例。

    DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A STRESS SENSING MEDICAL NEEDLE
    6.
    发明申请
    DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A STRESS SENSING MEDICAL NEEDLE 有权
    用于应力感测医用针的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110288405A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-24

    申请号:US13091655

    申请日:2011-04-21

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    摘要: In an embodiment, an apparatus comprises a needle (e.g., hypodermic needle or trocar) and sensor (e.g., fiber Braggs grating sensor) coupled to a system to determine (e.g., in real time) stress and/or vibrations encountered by the needle. Consequently, various embodiments may (a) help identify nearby vessels, (b) determine whether the needle penetrated a hollow body structure, and (c) accurately guide needles towards a target structure (e.g., vessel). Other embodiments are described herein.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,装置包括联接到系统的针(例如,皮下注射针或套管针)和传感器(例如,光纤布拉格光栅传感器),以确定(例如,实时)针头所遇到的应力和/或振动。 因此,各种实施例可以(a)帮助识别附近的血管,(b)确定刺针是否穿透中空的身体结构,以及(c)准确地将针导向目标结构(例如血管)。 本文描述了其它实施例。

    POUNDING TUNE MASS DAMPER WITH VISCOELASTIC MATERIAL
    8.
    发明申请
    POUNDING TUNE MASS DAMPER WITH VISCOELASTIC MATERIAL 有权
    带有粘弹性材料的接头管道阻尼器

    公开(公告)号:US20120103739A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-03

    申请号:US12917456

    申请日:2010-11-01

    IPC分类号: F16F7/10

    摘要: A vibration dampener, including, a first beam comprising a first mounting end portion and a first peripheral end portion, wherein the first peripheral end portion comprises a tunable mass, and the first beam is configured to vibrate in tune with a vibrational frequency of a structure supporting the first beam at the first mounting end portion, a second beam comprising a second mounting end portion and a second peripheral end portion, wherein the second peripheral end portion comprises a ring disposed about the first beam, and a viscoelastic material disposed between the first beam and the ring, wherein the viscoelastic material is configured to dampen vibrational energy as the first beam vibrates toward the ring until the viscoelastic material becomes compressed between the first beam and the ring during the course of the impact.

    摘要翻译: 1.一种振动阻尼器,包括:第一梁,包括第一安装端部和第一周边端部,其中所述第一周边端部包括可调谐块,并且所述第一梁被配置成与结构的振动频率一致地振动 在第一安装端部处支撑第一梁,第二梁包括第二安装端部和第二外周端部,其中第二外周端部包括围绕第一梁设置的环,以及设置在第一安装端之间的粘弹性材料 梁和环,其中粘弹性材料构造成当第一梁朝向环振动时抑制振动能,直到在冲击过程中粘弹性材料在第一梁和环之间被压缩。

    SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY POWERED HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR
    9.
    发明申请
    SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY POWERED HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR 有权
    形状记忆合金动力液压蓄能器

    公开(公告)号:US20110131964A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-09

    申请号:US12631424

    申请日:2009-12-04

    IPC分类号: F16D31/02

    摘要: A system, in certain embodiments, includes an accumulator. The accumulator includes a first cylinder configured to receive a fluid within an internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator also includes a piston configured to move axially within the first cylinder. Axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder adjusts the internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator further includes a plurality of shape memory alloy wires configured to cause the axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder.

    摘要翻译: 在某些实施例中,系统包括蓄能器。 蓄能器包括构造成在第一气缸的内部容积内容纳流体的第一气缸。 蓄能器还包括构造成在第一气缸内轴向移动的活塞。 活塞在第一气缸内的轴向运动调节第一气缸的内部容积。 蓄能器还包括多个形状记忆合金线,其被配置为使活塞在第一气缸内的轴向运动。

    Shape memory alloy actuated adaptive exhaust nozzle for jet engine
    10.
    发明授权
    Shape memory alloy actuated adaptive exhaust nozzle for jet engine 有权
    用于喷气发动机的形状记忆合金致动自适应排气喷嘴

    公开(公告)号:US07587899B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-15

    申请号:US11214418

    申请日:2005-08-29

    申请人: Gangbing Song Ning Ma

    发明人: Gangbing Song Ning Ma

    IPC分类号: F02K1/00 B63H11/10 B05B12/00

    摘要: The proposed adaptive exhaust nozzle features an innovative use of the shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators for actively control of the opening area of the exhaust nozzle for jet engines. The SMA actuators remotely control the opening area of the exhaust nozzle through a set of mechanism. An important advantage of using SMA actuators is the reduction of weight of the actuator system for variable area exhaust nozzle. Another advantage is that the SMA actuator can be activated using the heat from the exhaust and eliminate the need of other energy source. A prototype has been designed and fabricated. The functionality of the proposed SMA actuated adaptive exhaust nozzle is verified in the open-loop tests.

    摘要翻译: 所提出的自适应排气喷嘴具有形状记忆合金(SMA)致动器的创新用途,用于主动地控制用于喷气发动机的排气喷嘴的开口面积。 SMA致动器通过一套机构远程控制排气喷嘴的开口面积。 使用SMA致动器的一个重要优点是可减小可变面积排气喷嘴的致动器系统的重量。 另一个优点是可以使用来自排气的热量来激活SMA致动器,并消除对其他能量源的需要。 原型设计和制造。 在开环测试中验证了所提出的SMA致动自适应排气喷嘴的功能。