公开(公告)号：US20100213244A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12708474

申请日：2010-02-18

申请人： Ray Miryekta ,  Christopher M. Gil

发明人： Ray Miryekta ,  Christopher M. Gil

IPC分类号： B23K20/12

CPC分类号： B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/1245 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K37/0211 ,  B23K37/0229 ,  B23K2101/12

摘要： Modular friction welding heads and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A friction welding system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a carrier fixture positioned to carry a workpiece, a head support positioned proximate to the carrier fixture, and a modular friction welding head releasably carried by the head support. At least one of the carrier fixture and the head support can have a guide structure with a constrained motion path positioned to guide relative motion between the modular friction welding head and the carrier fixture. A controller can be operatively coupled to the modular friction welding head and programmed with instructions to control the operation of the friction welding head.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了模块化摩擦焊头及相关系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的摩擦焊接系统包括定位成承载工件的托架固定件，靠近托架固定件定位的头部支撑件以及由头部支撑件可释放地承载的模块式摩擦焊接头。 载体夹具和头部支撑件中的至少一个可以具有引导结构，其具有限定的运动路径，其被定位成引导模块化摩擦焊接头与载体夹具之间的相对运动。 控制器可以可操作地耦合到模块化摩擦焊接头，并用编程来控制摩擦焊头的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08408443B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12708474

申请日：2010-02-18

申请人： Ray Miryekta ,  Christopher M. Gil

发明人： Ray Miryekta ,  Christopher M. Gil

IPC分类号： B23K20/12

CPC分类号： B23K20/122 ,  B23K20/1245 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K37/0211 ,  B23K37/0229 ,  B23K2101/12

摘要： Modular friction welding heads and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A friction welding system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a carrier fixture positioned to carry a workpiece, a head support positioned proximate to the carrier fixture, and a modular friction welding head releasably carried by the head support. At least one of the carrier fixture and the head support can have a guide structure with a constrained motion path positioned to guide relative motion between the modular friction welding head and the carrier fixture. A controller can be operatively coupled to the modular friction welding head and programmed with instructions to control the operation of the friction welding head.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了模块化摩擦焊头及相关系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的摩擦焊接系统包括定位成承载工件的托架固定件，靠近托架固定件定位的头部支撑件以及由头部支撑件可释放地承载的模块式摩擦焊接头。 载体夹具和头部支撑件中的至少一个可以具有引导结构，其具有限定的运动路径，其被定位成引导模块化摩擦焊接头与载体夹具之间的相对运动。 控制器可以可操作地耦合到模块化摩擦焊接头，并用编程来控制摩擦焊头的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08408497B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12712156

申请日：2010-02-24

申请人： Frederick W. Boelitz ,  Mark Featherstone ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  Roger E. Ramsey ,  David M. Biggs

发明人： Frederick W. Boelitz ,  Mark Featherstone ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  Roger E. Ramsey ,  David M. Biggs

IPC分类号： B64G1/62

CPC分类号： B64G1/62 ,  B64G1/002 ,  B64G1/401 ,  B64G1/402

摘要： Launch vehicles with fixed and deployable deceleration surfaces and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a launch vehicle that has a first end and a second end generally opposite the first end, and is elongated along a vehicle axis extending between the first and second ends. The vehicle carries an exposed outwardly facing surface having a first region positioned or positionable to have a first cross-sectional area generally normal to the vehicle axis toward the first end of the vehicle, and a second region positioned or positionable to have a second cross-sectional area generally normal to the vehicle axis toward the second end of the vehicle. The first cross-sectional area is less than the second cross-sectional area. The system can further include a propulsion system carried by the launch vehicle and having at least one nozzle positioned toward the first end of the vehicle to launch the launch vehicle. In a further particular embodiment, the exposed surface can include a deployable flare surface that is positioned toward the forward section of the vehicle and is stowed during an ascent phase of the vehicle. During descent, the deployable flare surface can pivot outwardly to slow the vehicle down for a tail-down landing. Systems is accordance with other embodiments include launch vehicles with fuel tanks shaped to control the motion of the center of gravity of fuel in the tanks as the fuel level in the tank changes.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有固定和可部署的减速表面的运载火车以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有大致与第一端相对的第一端和第二端的运载火车，并且沿着在第一和第二端之间延伸的车辆轴线是细长的。 车辆承载暴露的向外表面，其具有第一区域，该第一区域定位或定位成具有大致垂直于车辆轴线朝向车辆第一端的第一横截面区域，以及定位或定位成具有第二横截面的第二区域， 大致垂直于车辆轴线朝向车辆第二端的截面积。 第一截面积小于第二横截面积。 该系统还可以包括由运载火箭携带的推进系统，并且具有至少一个朝向车辆的第一端定位的喷嘴以发射运载火箭。 在另一特定实施例中，暴露的表面可以包括朝向车辆的前部定位并在车辆的上升阶段被收起的可展开的火炬表面。 在下降期间，可展开的火炬表面可以向外转动，以使车辆向下减速以进行尾部落地。 系统与其他实施例相一致，包括具有燃料箱的运载火车，其形状适于随着燃料箱中的燃料液位变化而控制燃料在燃料箱中的重心运动。

公开(公告)号：US20110107808A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12941955

申请日：2010-11-08

申请人： Christopher M. Gil

发明人： Christopher M. Gil

IPC分类号： B21B13/10

CPC分类号： B21D5/14 ,  Y10T29/49616 ,  Y10T29/49623

摘要： A contoured roller set and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A male roller having a convex surface and a pair of female rollers each having a concave surface can receive a generally thin sheet of material and impart a doubly-curved shape to the sheet. The convex and concave surfaces of the male and female rollers can have a radius of curvature chosen to match a radius of curvature of the sheet of material. The rollers are positioned and shaped to urge the sheet between the female rollers to cause the sheet to curve toward the male roller.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了轮廓辊组和相关联的系统和方法。 具有凸面的阳辊和各具有凹面的阴辊可以容纳大体上薄的材料并赋予片材双曲形状。 阳和阴辊的凸表面和凹面可以具有选择的曲率半径以匹配材料片的曲率半径。 辊被定位和成形以在母辊之间推动片材以使片材朝向阳辊弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US08720067B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12941955

申请日：2010-11-08

申请人： Christopher M. Gil

发明人： Christopher M. Gil

IPC分类号： B21D47/00

CPC分类号： B21D5/14 ,  Y10T29/49616 ,  Y10T29/49623

摘要： A contoured roller set and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A male roller having a convex surface and a pair of female rollers each having a concave surface can receive a generally thin sheet of material and impart a doubly-curved shape to the sheet. The convex and concave surfaces of the male and female rollers can have a radius of curvature chosen to match a radius of curvature of the sheet of material. The rollers are positioned and shaped to urge the sheet between the female rollers to cause the sheet to curve toward the male roller.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了轮廓辊组和相关联的系统和方法。 具有凸面的阳辊和各具有凹面的阴辊可以容纳大体上薄的材料并赋予片材双曲形状。 阳和阴辊的凸表面和凹面可以具有选择的曲率半径以匹配材料片的曲率半径。 辊被定位和成形以在母辊之间推动片材以使片材朝向阳辊弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US20100320329A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12712156

申请日：2010-02-24

申请人： Frederick W. Boelitz ,  Mark Featherstone ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  Roger E. Ramsey ,  David M. Biggs

发明人： Frederick W. Boelitz ,  Mark Featherstone ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  Roger E. Ramsey ,  David M. Biggs

IPC分类号： B64G1/00

CPC分类号： B64G1/62 ,  B64G1/002 ,  B64G1/401 ,  B64G1/402

摘要： Launch vehicles with fixed and deployable deceleration surfaces and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a launch vehicle that has a first end and a second end generally opposite the first end, and is elongated along a vehicle axis extending between the first and second ends. The vehicle carries an exposed outwardly facing surface having a first region positioned or positionable to have a first cross-sectional area generally normal to the vehicle axis toward the first end of the vehicle, and a second region positioned or positionable to have a second cross-sectional area generally normal to the vehicle axis toward the second end of the vehicle. The first cross-sectional area is less than the second cross-sectional area. The system can further include a propulsion system carried by the launch vehicle and having at least one nozzle positioned toward the first end of the vehicle to launch the launch vehicle. In a further particular embodiment, the exposed surface can include a deployable flare surface that is positioned toward the forward section of the vehicle and is stowed during an ascent phase of the vehicle. During descent, the deployable flare surface can pivot outwardly to slow the vehicle down for a tail-down landing. Systems is accordance with other embodiments include launch vehicles with fuel tanks shaped to control the motion of the center of gravity of fuel in the tanks as the fuel level in the tank changes.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有固定和可部署的减速表面的运载火车以及相关的系统和方法。 根据特定实施例的系统包括具有大致与第一端相对的第一端和第二端的运载火车，并且沿着在第一和第二端之间延伸的车辆轴线是细长的。 车辆承载暴露的向外表面，其具有第一区域，该第一区域定位或定位成具有大致垂直于车辆轴线朝向车辆第一端的第一横截面区域，以及定位或定位成具有第二横截面的第二区域， 大致垂直于车辆轴线朝向车辆第二端的截面积。 第一截面积小于第二横截面积。 该系统还可以包括由运载火箭携带的推进系统，并且具有至少一个朝向车辆的第一端定位的喷嘴以发射运载火箭。 在另一特定实施例中，暴露的表面可以包括朝向车辆的前部定位并在车辆的上升阶段被收起的可展开的火炬表面。 在下降期间，可展开的火炬表面可以向外转动，以使车辆向下减速以进行尾部落地。 系统与其他实施例相一致，包括具有燃料箱的运载火车，其形状适于随着燃料箱中的燃料液位变化而控制燃料在燃料箱中的重心运动。

公开(公告)号：US06416018B2

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09273844

申请日：1999-03-22

申请人： Michael B. DiVerde ,  Kenneth N. Telford ,  George J. Budris ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  John F. Steinmeyer

发明人： Michael B. DiVerde ,  Kenneth N. Telford ,  George J. Budris ,  Christopher M. Gil ,  John F. Steinmeyer

IPC分类号： B64G110

CPC分类号： B64G1/645 ,  B64G1/002 ,  B64G1/1085 ,  B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/641 ,  B64G2001/643

摘要： A satellite dispenser adapted to be coupled to a launch vehicle. The dispenser includes a single-piece, integrally formed tubular shell for supporting a plurality of independent satellites thereon. The tubular shell is significantly lighter than multi-piece dispenser shells that require a connecting ring for coupling the post portion and base portion of the shell together. The single piece shell also significantly reduces the cost and simplifies the manufacture of the dispenser shell. The dispenser shell, in certain preferred embodiments, includes a tapered post portion which enables satellites being carried on the upper portion of the post portion to extend further into a fairing disposed over the satellites and dispenser shell during flight, thus making more efficient use of the envelope defined by the interior area of the fairing. A frusto-conical base portion integrally formed with the post portion enables the load supported by the dispenser shell to be evenly distributed throughout the base portion. The single-piece design also significantly improves the bending stress resistance of the dispenser and its overall structural rigidity. The various preferred embodiments each include a plurality of circular frames which are secured to an interior surface of the dispenser shell. A plurality of interface fittings are secured to an exterior surface of the dispenser shell and support a plurality of satellites thereon.

摘要翻译： 适于联接到运载火箭的卫星分配器。 分配器包括用于在其上支撑多个独立卫星的单件整体形成的管状壳体。 管状外壳比多片式分配器外壳明显更轻，这些外壳需要用于将外壳的后部和底座部分连接在一起的连接环。 单件外壳还显着降低了成本并简化了分配器外壳的制造。 在某些优选实施例中，分配器壳体包括锥形柱部分，其使卫星能够承载在柱部分的上部，以进一步延伸到在飞行期间设置在卫星和分配器壳体上的整流罩，从而更有效地利用 信封由整流罩的内部区域定义。 与支柱部分一体形成的截头圆锥形底座部分使得由分配器壳体支撑的负载能够均匀分布在整个基部部分。 单件设计还显着提高了分配器的抗弯曲应力和整体结构刚度。 各种优选实施例各自包括固定到分配器壳体的内表面的多个圆形框架。 多个接口配件被固定到分配器壳体的外表面并且在其上支撑多个卫星。