Method and device for coin diameter discrimination
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and device for coin diameter discrimination 失效
    用于硬币直径辨别的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5684597A

    公开(公告)日:1997-11-04

    申请号:US534136

    申请日:1995-09-26

    CPC分类号: G07D5/02 G01B11/08 G01B21/10

    摘要: A coin diameter discriminating device wherein a coin is received in a coin transport mechanism which is rotated by a motor at an accurately controlled angular velocity. By such arrangement, the coin is carried along a predetermined path at an accurately controlled or regulated velocity past at least one optical sensor that provides a change of state output upon detecting an edge of the coin. The sensor is arranged to start a time counter that is stopped by a predetermined reference event such as the coin transport mechanism having rotated to a predetermined angular orientation. The time count in the counter therefore corresponds to the angular orientation of the coin transport mechanism at the time of detecting the coin edge, which also accurately corresponds to the diameter of the coin. The time count is then compared to corresponding time count ranges each of which relates to known standards of an acceptable coin denomination.

    摘要翻译: 一种硬币直径鉴别装置,其中硬币被容纳在由电动机以精确控制的角速度旋转的硬币传送机构中。 通过这样的布置,硬币沿着预定的路径以精确控制或调节的速度通过至少一个光学传感器,在检测到硬币的边缘时提供状态输出的改变。 传感器布置成启动由诸如硬币传送机构已经旋转到预定角度定向的预定参考事件停止的时间计数器。 因此,计数器中的时间计数对应于在检测硬币边缘时硬币传送机构的角度方向,这也正好对应于硬币的直径。 然后将时间计数与相应的时间计数范围进行比较,每个时间计数范围涉及可接受的硬币面额的已知标准。

    Method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins 失效
    识别和收集硬币的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5404986A

    公开(公告)日:1995-04-11

    申请号:US194755

    申请日:1994-02-10

    CPC分类号: G07F5/22 G07D5/00 G07F1/02

    摘要: A method and apparatus for discriminating and collecting coins wherein an inserted coin is received in a notch of a rotary disk. Upon sensing the insertion of a coin into the notch, a motor rotates the disk through a predetermined arc to a predetermined angular orientation where a decision is made whether to accept or reject the coin based on coin characteristics such as the sensed diameter of the coin and metal content. If the coin is accepted, the disk is rotated to an angular orientation where the coin falls from the notch into a coin collection box. However, if the coin is rejected, the disk is rotated in the opposite direction to an angular orientation where the coin falls into a coin return chute. Sensors are also provided to sense the presence of the coin in the notch on the way back to the initial angular orientation. If the coin failed to fall out for any reason, another attempt is made to collect the coin. If still unsuccessful, a fault is indicated, and the apparatus remains in an inoperative state. Removal of the coin from the coin return chute is also sensed before another coin can be inserted.

    摘要翻译: 用于识别和收集硬币的方法和装置,其中插入的硬币被接收在旋转盘的凹口中。 一旦感测到硬币插入凹口中,马达将盘旋转预定的弧线到预定的角度定向,其中基于诸如感测到的硬币的直径的硬币特征来决定是接受还是拒绝硬币, 金属含量。 如果硬币被接受,则盘被旋转到硬币从凹口落入硬币收集箱的角度定向。 然而,如果硬币被拒绝,则盘以与硬币落入硬币返回槽的角度方向相反的方向旋转。 还提供传感器以在回到初始角度定向的途中感测硬币在凹口中的存在。 如果硬币出于任何原因未能脱落,则另外尝试收取硬币。 如果仍然不成功,则指示故障,并且设备保持在不工作状态。 也可以在另一枚硬币插入之前感测到从硬币返回滑槽移除硬币。

    Controller for washing machine with alternately reversing drive motor
    3.
    发明授权
    Controller for washing machine with alternately reversing drive motor 失效
    洗衣机控制器,交替换向驱动电机

    公开(公告)号:US5211037A

    公开(公告)日:1993-05-18

    申请号:US566739

    申请日:1990-08-13

    IPC分类号: D06F33/02 D06F37/30

    摘要: A controller for a washing machine with an alternately reversing drive motor wherein an electromechanical timer interfaces in conventional manner to electrical devices, and also switches line voltage to predetermined ones of a plurality of control lines to provide an encoded signal corresponding to the selected agitator stroke profile. The line voltage on the control lines is shifted to a DC voltage level compatible with a microprocessor that decodes the encoded signal, and then provides high rate control signals that gate high power solid state switches that switch line voltage to the respective stator windings of a permanent split capacitor motor. In such manner, the motor is driven in alternately reversing directions and, by way of a speed reducer, drives the agitator of the washing machine according to the selected stroke profile.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于具有交替反向驱动电机的洗衣机的控制器,其中机电计时器以常规方式与电气设备接口,并且还将线路电压切换到多个控制线中的预定的控制线,以提供对应于所选择的搅拌器冲程分布的编码信号 。 控制线路上的线路电压转换到与解码编码信号的微处理器兼容的直流电压电平,然后提供高速率控制信号,门控大功率固态开关将线路电压切换到永久的定子绕组 分电容电机。 以这种方式,马达以交替反转的方向被驱动,并且通过减速器根据所选择的冲程曲线来驱动洗衣机的搅拌器。

    Moisture content measuring apparatus and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Moisture content measuring apparatus and method 失效
    水分测定装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US5357441A

    公开(公告)日:1994-10-18

    申请号:US29854

    申请日:1994-03-11

    CPC分类号: G01N21/55 G05D22/02 G08B19/02

    摘要: A moisture content measuring apparatus and method wherein a sensor station produces calibration data corresponding to measurements of light at two different wavelengths reflected from a material, and the calibration data is then transferred to a hand held computer. The moisture content of a sample of the material is measured and input to the hand held computer. The process is repeated after changing the wetness of the material, and the hand held computer creates a table correlating reflection data to moisture content. The table is transferred to the sensor station which then continuously generates signals representing moisture content in response to real time reflection data and the table. The cost effectiveness of the sensor stations readily facilitates the use of a dedicated sensor station at each of a plurality of conveyors carrying different materials to be combined into a composite of predetermined proportions by weight. Based on the real time moisture contents of each material, the respective flow rates are adjusted to compensate for moisture in order to produce the predetermined proportion.

    摘要翻译: 一种水分含量测量装置和方法,其中传感器站产生对应于从材料反射的两种不同波长的光的测量的校准数据,然后校准数据被传送到手持式计算机。 测量材料样品的含水量并将其输入到手持计算机中。 在改变材料的湿度之后重复该过程,并且手持计算机创建将反射数据与水分含量相关联的表格。 该表被传送到传感器站,该传感器站响应于实时反射数据和表,连续地产生表示湿度含量的信号。 传感器站的成本效益容易地使得在携带不同材料的多个输送机中的每一个处使用专用传感器站来组合成预定重量比的复合材料。 基于每种材料的实时水分含量,调节各流量以补偿水分以产生预定比例。

    Ultrasonic grade and auger control
    5.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic grade and auger control 失效
    超声波等级和螺旋钻控制

    公开(公告)号:US4933853A

    公开(公告)日:1990-06-12

    申请号:US251141

    申请日:1988-09-28

    IPC分类号: E01C19/00 G01S15/88

    摘要: An ultrasonic grade and auger control for use on a road paving machine to compensate for uneven road surfaces is described. As the road paving machine travels, asphalt is centrally deposited along the road bed. An auger is connected to the back of the road paving machine and contains a series of spiral blades which moves the asphalt away from the center of the road bed toward its outer edges. The ultrasonic auger control apparatus detects the height of the asphalt positioned at the outer edges of the paving machine and regulates the speed of the auger to provide even distribution of the asphalt. A screed is located behind the auger to uniformly place and pack the paving material. The ultrasonic grade control apparatus regulates hydraulic actuators which control the thickness of the new road surface by adjusting the height of the screed.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于道路摊铺机上用于补偿不平整路面的超声级和螺旋钻控制。 随着铺路机行进,沥青沿着路床中心沉积。 螺旋钻连接到道路铺路机的后部,并且包含一系列螺旋叶片,其将沥青从道路床的中心移向其外缘。 超声波螺旋推运器控制装置检测位于铺路机外缘处的沥青的高度,并调节螺旋钻的速度以提供沥青的均匀分布。 熨平板位于螺旋钻后面,以均匀地放置和包装铺路材料。 超声级控制装置通过调节熨平板的高度来调节控制新路面厚度的液压致动器。

    Moisture content measuring apparatus and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Moisture content measuring apparatus and method 失效
    水分测定装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US6115644A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-05

    申请号:US265548

    申请日:1994-06-24

    IPC分类号: G01N21/35 G06F19/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/3554

    摘要: A moisture content measuring apparatus and method wherein a sensor station produces calibration data corresponding to measurements of light at two different wavelengths reflected from a material, and the calibration data is then transferred to a hand held computer. The moisture content of a sample of the material is measured and input to the hand held computer. The process is repeated after changing the wetness of the material, and the hand held computer creates a table correlating reflection data to moisture content. The table is transferred to the sensor station which then continuously generates signals representing moisture content in response to real time reflection data and the table. The cost effectiveness of the sensor stations readily facilitates the use of a dedicated sensor station at each of a plurality of conveyors carrying different materials to be combined into a composite of predetermined proportions by weight. Based on the real time moisture contents of each material, the respective flow rates are adjusted to compensate for moisture in order to produce the predetermined proportion.

    摘要翻译: 一种水分含量测量装置和方法,其中传感器站产生对应于从材料反射的两种不同波长的光的测量的校准数据,然后校准数据被传送到手持式计算机。 测量材料样品的含水量并将其输入到手持计算机中。 在改变材料的湿度之后重复该过程,并且手持计算机创建将反射数据与水分含量相关联的表格。 该表被传送到传感器站,该传感器站响应于实时反射数据和表,连续地产生表示湿度含量的信号。 传感器站的成本效益容易地使得在携带不同材料的多个输送机中的每一个处使用专用传感器站来组合成预定重量比的复合材料。 基于每种材料的实时水分含量,调节各流量以补偿水分以产生预定比例。

    Apparatus and method for discriminating coins based on metal content
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for discriminating coins based on metal content 失效
    基于金属含量鉴别硬币的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US5392891A

    公开(公告)日:1995-02-28

    申请号:US194551

    申请日:1994-02-10

    IPC分类号: G07D5/08

    CPC分类号: G07D5/08

    摘要: A method and apparatus for discriminating coins based on their metal or ferrous content. Coins are transported by a rotary mechanism that stops when a coin is accurately positioned with respect to an adjacent metal sensor. The metal sensor is then activated to provide a measurement signal of the coin in the repeatable stationary position. A plurality of measurements may preferably be taken and averaged to increase the accuracy.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于基于其金属或含铁含量来鉴别硬币的方法和装置。 当硬币相对于相邻的金属传感器精确定位时,通过旋转机构传送硬币。 然后激活金属传感器以在可重复的静止位置提供硬币的测量信号。 可以优选地进行多次测量并平均以提高精度。

    Method and apparatus for determining moisture content of materials
    8.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining moisture content of materials 失效
    用于测定材料含水量的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5220168A

    公开(公告)日:1993-06-15

    申请号:US869998

    申请日:1992-04-16

    IPC分类号: G01N21/31 G01N21/35

    CPC分类号: G01N21/3554 G01N2021/3181

    摘要: Method and apparatus for determining moisture content of materials by irradiating a sample of unknown moisture content with a narrow frequency band of light at a first wavelength during a first time period and a narrow frequency band of light of a second wavelength during a second time period. The two wavelengths of light have different water absorptive characteristics, and therefore are reflected by varying degrees depending on the surface moisture on the material. The respective reflections are measured by a single common detector, and a value corresponding to the ambient light is subtracted from each measurement. A ratio of the resultant values is then correlated with data derived from precalibration measurements of samples of known moisture content.

    摘要翻译: 用于通过在第一时间期间以第二波长的第一波长的窄频带和第二时间段的第二波长的窄频带照射具有未知水分含量的样品来测定材料的水分含量的方法和装置。 两种波长的光具有不同的吸水特性,因此根据材料上的表面水分不同程度地反射。 相应的反射通过单个公共检测器测量,并且从每个测量中减去对应于环境光的值。 然后将所得值的比值与来自已知水分含量样品的预校准测量值的数据相关。

    Oven with high power radiant cooking elements and methods of developing,
optimizing, storing, and retrieving recipes for the operation of the
oven
    9.
    发明授权
    Oven with high power radiant cooking elements and methods of developing, optimizing, storing, and retrieving recipes for the operation of the oven 失效
    具有高功率辐射烹饪元件的烤箱以及开发,优化,存储和检索烤箱操作配方的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5877477A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-02

    申请号:US769616

    申请日:1996-12-18

    IPC分类号: F24C7/08 H05B1/02

    CPC分类号: F24C7/087

    摘要: An oven with high power radiant cooking elements which are capable of operating at different intensities is disclosed for cooking food quickly with infrared radiation. The conduction of this infrared radiant energy varies substantially from food to food. Accordingly, the user of the oven must develop a unique data base or recipe for each food. A recipe consists of a number of stages each of which defines the output intensity of each cooking element for a period of time. A method is disclosed for the real time development of a recipe by varying the intensity of the cooking elements during the cooking cycle, optimizing the developed recipe to reduce the number of stages, storing the optimized recipe in memory and retrieving the optimized stored recipe for future use.

    摘要翻译: 公开了能够以不同强度操作的具有高功率辐射烹饪元件的烤箱,用于通过红外辐射快速烹饪食物。 这种红外辐射能的传导从食物到食物差别很大。 因此,烤箱的使用者必须为每种食物开发独特的数据库或配方。 配方包括多个阶段,每个阶段定义了一段时间内每个烹饪元件的输出强度。 公开了一种用于通过在烹饪周期期间改变烹饪元件的强度来实时制定配方的方法,优化开发的配方以减少阶段数,将优化的配方存储在存储器中并且检索优化的存储配方以供将来 使用。

    Ultrasonic water level detection system for use in a washing machine
    10.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic water level detection system for use in a washing machine 失效
    用于洗衣机的超声波水位检测系统

    公开(公告)号:US5822819A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-20

    申请号:US864534

    申请日:1997-05-28

    IPC分类号: D06F39/08 D06F33/02

    CPC分类号: D06F39/087

    摘要: A water level detection system and method for automatically controlling in real time the water height in a washing machine to assure the optimum operating level. An ultrasonic transceiver generates a plurality of ultrasonic pulses and detects the corresponding echoes. A microprocessor stores a plurality of ranging signals representing the time period between the ultrasonic pulse and the detection of the corresponding echo. A set of the ranging signals forms a mathematical or graphic signature which changes as the water level rises up through the clothes in the washing machine. The microprocessor detects when a predetermined characteristics occurs in this signature and sends a signal to the standard washing machine controls to stop the flow of water.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于实时自动控制洗衣机水位的水位检测系统和方法,以确保最佳操作水平。 超声收发器产生多个超声波脉冲并检测相应的回波。 微处理器存储多个测距信号,其表示超声波脉冲与相应回波的检测之间的时间段。 一组测距信号形成数学或图形签名,随着水位通过洗衣机中的衣服上升而改变。 微处理器检测在该签名中何时发生预定特征,并向标准洗衣机控制器发送信号以停止水流。