公开(公告)号：US09074888B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13752030

申请日：2013-01-28

申请人： Thomas D. Linton ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely

发明人： Thomas D. Linton ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely

IPC分类号： G01C17/38 ,  G01C19/04 ,  G01C19/00 ,  G01C25/00

CPC分类号： G01C19/04 ,  G01C19/00 ,  G01C25/005

摘要： Methods, devices, and systems are presented for compensating for gyroscopic drift in a stabilized gimbal system mounted on a vehicle. When the vehicle is parked and the gimbal is not being commanded to move by an operator, encoders or resolvers of the gimbal stabilized system are read and periodically read thereafter. When the vehicle begins to move or the gimbal is commanded to move, the last periodic reading of the resolvers is used to determine the amount that the gimbal has moved during the rest period. A gyroscopic drift rate is computed by dividing the amount of angular movement by the time period between the readings, and the gyroscopic drift rate is used for corrections while the vehicle is moving or gimbal is commanded to move. Each time the vehicle stops, the gyroscopic drift rate is re-computed and updated. The gyroscope can be heated until the drift rate is constant with respect to temperature, further helping the calibration.

摘要翻译： 提出了用于补偿安装在车辆上的稳定的万向节系统中的陀螺漂移的方法，装置和系统。 当车辆停放并且操作者未命令移动万向架时，读取万向节稳定系统的编码器或旋转变压器，并在此之后定期读取。 当车辆开始移动或者万向节被命令移动时，解析器的最后一次定期读数用于确定万向节在休息期间移动的量。 通过将角运动量除以读数之间的时间周期来计算陀螺仪漂移率，并且在车辆移动或者万向节命令移动时使用陀螺漂移速率进行校正。 每次停车时，重新计算和更新陀螺漂移率。 可以加热陀螺仪直到漂移速率相对于温度恒定，进一步有助于校准。

公开(公告)号：US20140283675A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US13691457

申请日：2012-11-30

申请人： Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely ,  Michael C. Mareschal ,  Thomas D. Linton

发明人： Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely ,  Michael C. Mareschal ,  Thomas D. Linton

IPC分类号： F41A27/18

CPC分类号： F41A27/28 ,  F41A23/24 ,  F41A27/18 ,  F41A27/20 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41G3/10 ,  F41G3/165 ,  F41G3/22 ,  F41G5/20 ,  F41G5/24 ,  F41H5/266

摘要： Methods are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于控制具有两个或更多个万向节，旋转组件子系统的转台组件的方法，例如万向炮和万向电光传感器。 响应于其中一个旋转组件旋转，转塔可以自动旋转。 用户可以在万用的子系统系统之间切换反映优先级的转塔模式，以便在任务期间优先于另一个子系统。

公开(公告)号：US08833232B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13691457

申请日：2012-11-30

申请人： Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely ,  Michael C. Mareschal ,  Thomas D. Linton

发明人： Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely ,  Michael C. Mareschal ,  Thomas D. Linton

IPC分类号： F41G5/20 ,  F41G5/24

CPC分类号： F41A27/28 ,  F41A23/24 ,  F41A27/18 ,  F41A27/20 ,  F41G3/06 ,  F41G3/10 ,  F41G3/165 ,  F41G3/22 ,  F41G5/20 ,  F41G5/24 ,  F41H5/266

摘要： Methods are disclosed for controlling a turret assembly with two or more gimbaled, swivel assembly sub-systems, such as a gimbaled gun and a gimbaled electro-optical sensor. The turret can be automatically slewed in response to one of the swivel assemblies rotating. A user can switch turret modes reflecting a priority between the gimbaled sub-systems system so that one takes priority over the other(s) during a mission.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于控制具有两个或更多个万向节，旋转组件子系统的转台组件的方法，例如万向炮和万向电光传感器。 响应于其中一个旋转组件旋转，转塔可以自动旋转。 用户可以在万用的子系统系统之间切换反映优先级的转塔模式，以便在任务期间优先于另一个子系统。

公开(公告)号：US07118416B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-10

申请号：US10781376

申请日：2004-02-18

申请人： Noah Montena ,  Michael T. Fox

发明人： Noah Montena ,  Michael T. Fox

IPC分类号： H01R9/05

CPC分类号： H01R13/5205 ,  H01R9/0524

摘要： A connector for a coaxial cable includes a connector body and a fastening member for connecting said connector to an object such as an equipment port. A post is fitted at least partially inside the connector body for receiving a prepared end of the cable. A compression member is fitted to a back of the connector body. An elastomeric band is fitted inside a cavity formed at least in part by the compression member. Axial movement of the compression member onto said connector body causes the elastomeric band to seal an outer layer of the cable to the connector to isolate the inside of the connector from environmental influences.

摘要翻译： 用于同轴电缆的连接器包括连接器主体和用于将所述连接器连接到诸如设备端口的物体的紧固部件。 一个柱子至少部分地装配在连接器主体内部，用于接收电缆的准备端。 压缩构件安装在连接器本体的背面。 弹性体带安装在至少部分地由压缩构件形成的腔内。 压缩构件在所述连接器主体上的轴向运动导致弹性体带将电缆的外层密封到连接器，以将连接器的内部隔离成环境影响。

公开(公告)号：US5616867A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-01

申请号：US430880

申请日：1995-04-28

申请人： Michael T. Fox ,  David C. Norton

发明人： Michael T. Fox ,  David C. Norton

IPC分类号： B08B15/02 ,  G01F25/00 ,  G01F1/42

CPC分类号： G01F25/00 ,  B08B15/023

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring and calibrating fluid flow through a conduit comprises sliding a control plate into the conduit and restricting the flow of fluid through the conduit so as to determine the minimum acceptable flow. The position of the control plate at minimum acceptable flow is determined, following which the plate is removed from the conduit. At periodic intervals the control plate again may be slid into the conduit to ascertain whether the acceptable minimum flow has changed, thereby verifying acceptable fluid flow and enabling remedial measures to be taken if the fluid flow has deteriorated.

摘要翻译： 用于监测和校准通过导管的流体流动的方法和装置包括将控制板滑入导管并限制流体通过导管的流动，以便确定最小可接受流量。 确定控制板在最小可接受流量下的位置，然后将板从导管中取出。 在周期性的间隔，控制板再次可以滑入管道中以确定可接受的最小流量是否已经改变，从而验证可接受的流体流动，并且如果流体流已经恶化，则可采取补救措施。

公开(公告)号：US20150025801A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13752030

申请日：2013-01-28

申请人： Thomas D. Linton ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely

发明人： Thomas D. Linton ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Bruce E. Exely

IPC分类号： G01C19/04

CPC分类号： G01C19/04 ,  G01C19/00 ,  G01C25/005

摘要： Methods, devices, and systems are presented for compensating for gyroscopic drift in a stabilized gimbal system mounted on a vehicle. When the vehicle is parked and the gimbal is not being commanded to move by an operator, encoders or resolvers of the gimbal stabilized system are read and periodically read thereafter. When the vehicle begins to move or the gimbal is commanded to move, the last periodic reading of the resolvers is used to determine the amount that the gimbal has moved during the rest period. A gyroscopic drift rate is computed by dividing the amount of angular movement by the time period between the readings, and the gyroscopic drift rate is used for corrections while the vehicle is moving or gimbal is commanded to move. Each time the vehicle stops, the gyroscopic drift rate is re-computed and updated. The gyroscope can be heated until the drift rate is constant with respect to temperature, further helping the calibration.

摘要翻译： 提出了用于补偿安装在车辆上的稳定的万向节系统中的陀螺漂移的方法，装置和系统。 当车辆停放并且操作者未命令移动万向架时，读取万向节稳定系统的编码器或旋转变压器，并在此之后定期读取。 当车辆开始移动或者万向节被命令移动时，解析器的最后一次定期读数用于确定万向节在休息期间移动的量。 通过将角运动量除以读数之间的时间周期来计算陀螺仪漂移率，并且在车辆移动或者万向节命令移动时使用陀螺漂移速率进行校正。 每次停车时，重新计算和更新陀螺漂移率。 可以加热陀螺仪直到漂移速率相对于温度恒定，进一步有助于校准。

公开(公告)号：US06848920B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-01

申请号：US10378219

申请日：2003-03-03

申请人： Michael T. Fox

发明人： Michael T. Fox

IPC分类号： H01R9/05 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R13/44

CPC分类号： H01R24/40 ,  H01R9/0521 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H01R2201/18

摘要： An assembly for connecting a coaxial cable to an externally threaded connecting part. The connecting assembly has a tubular fitting with a central axis and axially spaced first and second ends. The tubular fitting includes a rotatable nut at the first end to threadably engage an externally threaded connecting part. The second end is adapted to receive a coaxial cable. The rotatable nut has a contoured surface portion configured to be operatively engaged by a complementary turning tool having a first configuration that is directed radially into turning engagement with the rotatable nut and useable to turn the rotatable nut around the central axis. The shield assembly extends around the rotatable nut and blocks radial access to the contoured outer surface by a turning tool having the first configuration. The shield assembly does not extend substantially beyond the rotatable nut towards the second end of the tubular fitting. The shield assembly is configured so that a second tool having a second configuration can be directed axially into turning engagement with the rotatable nut to facilitate turning of the rotatable nut around the central axis.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将同轴电缆连接到外螺纹连接部件的组件。 连接组件具有中心轴线和轴向间隔开的第一和第二端的管状配件。 管状配件包括在第一端处的可旋转螺母，以螺纹接合外螺纹连接部件。 第二端适于接收同轴电缆。 可旋转螺母具有轮廓的表面部分，其被构造成通过互补的转动工具可操作地接合，所述互补的转动工具具有第一构造，所述第一构造被径向指向与所述可旋转的螺母的转动接合，并且可用于绕所述中心轴线转动所述可 屏蔽组件围绕可旋转的螺母延伸并且通过具有第一构造的转动工具阻挡到轮廓外表面的径向通路。 屏蔽组件基本上不超过可旋转螺母朝向管状配件的第二端延伸。 屏蔽组件被构造成使得具有第二构造的第二工具可以轴向地指向与可旋转螺母的转动接合，以便于围绕中心轴线转动可旋转螺母。

公开(公告)号：US06716062B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-06

申请号：US10277756

申请日：2002-10-21

申请人： Raymond Palinkas ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Noah Montena

发明人： Raymond Palinkas ,  Michael T. Fox ,  Noah Montena

IPC分类号： H01R905

CPC分类号： H01R9/0521 ,  H01R13/622

摘要： An F-type connector for mounting to a prepared terminal end of a coaxial cable for threaded engagement of a nut on the connector to a threaded shaft at a port on video equipment to which the coaxial cable is to be electrically connected. In the connector of the present invention, the nut is mounted for limited axial movement with respect to the post, body and compression ring. A coil spring biases the nut toward a rest position with respect to the other elements wherein not more than three revolutions of the nut into engagement with the shaft are necessary in order to bring the post of the connector into contact with the shaft on the equipment, providing a satisfactory coupling. Upon further revolution of the nut, the post and shaft remain in contact as the nut moves axially away from the rest position with respect to the other elements.

摘要翻译： 一种用于安装到同轴电缆的准备终端的F型连接器，用于将连接器上的螺母螺纹接合到同轴电缆将被电连接到的视频设备上的端口处的螺纹轴。 在本发明的连接器中，螺母被安装成相对于柱，主体和压缩环有限的轴向移动。 螺旋弹簧相对于其他元件将固定螺丝朝向静止位置偏置，其中为了使连接器的杆与设备上的轴接触，需要不超过三圈的螺母与轴接合， 提供令人满意的耦合。 当螺母进一步旋转时，当螺母相对于其它元件轴向移动离开静止位置时，柱和轴保持接触。