公开(公告)号：US20160268011A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15166161

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： James W. Fonda ,  John H. Belk

IPC: G21H1/10 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/20

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  G21H1/103 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H01L35/20 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02N3/00 ,  H02S40/40 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for internally heated concentrated solar power (CSP) thermal absorbers. The system and method involve an energy-generating device having at least one heating unit. At least one heating unit preheats the energy-generating device in order to expedite the startup time of the energy-generating device, thereby allowing for an increase in efficiency for the production of energy. In some embodiments, the energy-generating device is a CSP thermal absorber. The CSP thermal absorber comprises a housing, a thermal barrier, a light-transparent reservoir containing a liquid alkali metal, at least one alkali metal thermal-to-electric converter (AMTEC) cell, an artery return channel, and at least one heating unit. Each heating unit comprises a heating device and a metal fin. The metal fin is submerged into the liquid alkali metal, thereby allowing the heating device to heat the liquid alkali metal via the fin.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于内部加热的集中太阳能（CSP）热吸收器的系统和方法。 该系统和方法包括具有至少一个加热单元的能量产生装置。 至少一个加热单元预热能量产生装置，以加快能量产生装置的启动时间，从而允许提高能量产生的效率。 在一些实施例中，能量产生装置是CSP热吸收器。 CSP热吸收器包括壳体，热障壁，含有液态碱金属的光透明容器，至少一个碱金属热电转换器（AMTEC）单元，动脉回流通道和至少一个加热单元 。 每个加热单元包括加热装置和金属翅片。 金属翅片浸入液态碱金属中，从而允许加热装置经由翅片加热液态碱金属。

公开(公告)号：US09645095B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14507241

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  James W. Fonda ,  Allen Halbritter

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/54 ,  G05B19/42 ,  G05B19/418

CPC classification number: G01N21/8851 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/54 ,  G01N2021/8883 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B19/4207 ,  G05B2219/37198 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A method, system and computer-readable storage medium are provided to facilitate inspection of a composite part during manufacture. In the context of a system, a system for inspecting a composite part during manufacture is provided that includes an inspection system configured to detect an in-process anomaly with respect to a ply of the composite part during placement of the ply. The system also includes a computing system configured to determine part location coordinates of the in-process anomaly detected by the inspection system with respect to the ply of the composite part. The computing system is also configured to map the in-process anomaly to a digital part model based upon the part location coordinates. The system additionally includes a display, responsive to the computing system, configured to present a representation of the digital part model including an indication of the in-process anomaly relative thereto.

公开(公告)号：US20160276565A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15167745

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： James W. Fonda ,  John H. Belk

IPC: H01L35/30 ,  H02S40/40 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H01L31/028

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  G21H1/103 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H01L35/20 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02N3/00 ,  H02S40/40 ,  Y02E10/40

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for internally heated concentrated solar power (CSP) thermal absorbers. The system and method involve an energy-generating device having at least one heating unit. At least one heating unit preheats the energy-generating device in order to expedite the startup time of the energy-generating device, thereby allowing for an increase in efficiency for the production of energy. In some embodiments, the energy-generating device is a CSP thermal absorber. The CSP thermal absorber comprises a housing, a thermal barrier, a light-transparent reservoir containing a liquid alkali metal, at least one alkali metal thermal-to-electric converter (AMTEC) cell, an artery return channel, and at least one heating unit. Each heating unit comprises a heating device and a metal fin. The metal fin is submerged into the liquid alkali metal, thereby allowing the heating device to heat the liquid alkali metal via the fin.

公开(公告)号：US11563160B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-24

申请号：US15166161

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY

Inventor： James W. Fonda ,  John H. Belk

IPC: H01L35/20 ,  H01L35/30 ,  H01G9/21 ,  G21H1/10 ,  H01L35/32 ,  H01L35/34 ,  H02S40/40 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L35/02 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for internally heated concentrated solar power (CSP) thermal absorbers. The system and method involve an energy-generating device having at least one heating unit. At least one heating unit preheats the energy-generating device in order to expedite the startup time of the energy-generating device, thereby allowing for an increase in efficiency for the production of energy. In some embodiments, the energy-generating device is a CSP thermal absorber. The CSP thermal absorber comprises a housing, a thermal barrier, a light-transparent reservoir containing a liquid alkali metal, at least one alkali metal thermal-to-electric converter (AMTEC) cell, an artery return channel, and at least one heating unit. Each heating unit comprises a heating device and a metal fin. The metal fin is submerged into the liquid alkali metal, thereby allowing the heating device to heat the liquid alkali metal via the fin.

公开(公告)号：US20150316049A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14753190

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： James W. Fonda ,  Raymond J. Slesinski

IPC: F04B51/00 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L19/00 ,  F01D15/10

CPC classification number: F04B51/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F04B2205/04 ,  F15B19/005 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L19/0007 ,  H02S10/20

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a pneumatic system. A number of parameters are monitored using a monitoring device connected to the pneumatic system, an energy harvesting unit configured to generate electrical energy from a gas in the pneumatic system, and a controller. The monitoring device comprises a number of sensors configured to detect the number of parameters. The controller is in communication with the number of sensors and the energy harvesting unit and is configured to process measurements for the number of parameters detected by the number of sensors and control operation of the energy harvesting unit. The number of sensors and the controller are powered by the energy harvesting unit. The monitoring device is powered using the electrical energy generated by the energy harvesting unit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测气动系统的方法和装置。 使用连接到气动系统的监测装置来监测多个参数，能量收集单元被配置为从气动系统中的气体产生电能，以及控制器。 监控设备包括多个传感器，其被配置为检测参数的数量。 控制器与传感器和能量收集单元的数量通信，并且被配置为处理由传感器的数量检测的参数的数量和能量收集单元的控制操作的测量。 传感器和控制器的数量由能量采集单元供电。 监测装置使用能量采集装置产生的电能供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150254835A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14202376

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Steven A. Dorris ,  Arun Ayyagari ,  Jonathan Blake Vance ,  David E. Corman ,  James W. Fonda ,  Roger W. Engelbart ,  Philip L. Freeman

IPC: G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G06T7/0006 ,  B29C70/38 ,  G01N21/8422 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G01N2021/8438 ,  G01N2021/8472 ,  G06T7/0008 ,  G06T2207/30124 ,  G06T2207/30136

Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and computer program products for inspecting composite items. Specifically, a method involves analyzing an image of or, more generally, data characterizing condition of a top layer, which is disposed over a bottom layer. The method also involves performing a structural integrity check based on any anomalies detected in the top layer during this analysis as well as based on any anomalies previously detected in the bottom layer. As such, this structural integrity check accounts for characteristics of multiple layers, in some embodiments, all layers applied up to point of this inspection. In addition to the detected anomalies, the structural integrity check may account for previously performed repairs. The structural integrity check may be performed on individual portions of a composite item while, for example, other portions continue receiving a new composite layer, which may be referred to as an inline inspection.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检查复合材料的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 具体来说，一种方法包括分析设置在底层上的顶层的图像或更一般的数据表征状态。 该方法还涉及基于在该分析期间在顶层中检测到的任何异常以及基于先前在底层中检测到的任何异常来执行结构完整性检查。 因此，这种结构完整性检查考虑了多层的特征，在一些实施例中，所有层应用到该检查的点。 除了检测到的异常之外，结构完整性检查可能会考虑以前执行的维修。 可以在复合物品的各个部分上执行结构完整性检查，而例如其他部分继续接收新的复合层，其可以被称为在线检查。

公开(公告)号：US20210327240A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-21

申请号：US16853480

申请日：2020-04-20

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Rebecca Leigh Cook ,  James W. Fonda ,  Stephen Eric Moyer

IPC: G08B21/02 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A proximity detection apparatus for avoidance of nearby subjects includes an article, a detector, an alert device and a controller. The article is for a user. The detector is configured to generate a detected value in response to sensing infrared radiation emitted from a subject in a vicinity of the article. The alert device is configured to generate an alert in response to a control signal. The controller is in communication with the detector and the alert device. The controller is configured to set a first predetermined value associated with a proximity condition of an unacceptable proximity range, configured to determine when the detected value exceeds the first predetermined value, and generate the control signal to the alert device to present the alert to inform the user that the subject is within the unacceptable proximity range.

公开(公告)号：US09606001B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14591269

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jonathan B. Vance ,  Ali Salour ,  James W. Fonda

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  G01J1/0219

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) light exposure in an environment are disclosed herein. The methods include detecting a UV light intensity within an environment at a plurality of spaced apart node locations and calculating a UV light intensity map based upon the UV light intensity at the plurality of spaced apart node locations. The systems include a distributed UV light exposure monitoring system that includes a plurality of UV detection nodes, a receiver, and a data analysis system. Each of the plurality of UV detection nodes includes a UV sensor configured to detect a UV light intensity at a node location and a transmitter configured to generate a UV intensity signal that is indicative of the UV light intensity. The data analysis system is programmed to calculate a UV light intensity map of the environment.

公开(公告)号：US20160195427A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US14591269

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Jonathan B. Vance ,  Ali Salour ,  James W. Fonda

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G08B21/02 ,  G01J1/44

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  G01J1/0219

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring ultraviolet (UV) light exposure in an environment are disclosed herein. The methods include detecting a UV light intensity within an environment at a plurality of spaced apart node locations and calculating a UV light intensity map based upon the UV light intensity at the plurality of spaced apart node locations. The systems include a distributed UV light exposure monitoring system that includes a plurality of UV detection nodes, a receiver, and a data analysis system. Each of the plurality of UV detection nodes includes a UV sensor configured to detect a UV light intensity at a node location and a transmitter configured to generate a UV intensity signal that is indicative of the UV light intensity. The data analysis system is programmed to calculate a UV light intensity map of the environment.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于监测环境中的紫外（UV）光照射的系统和方法。 所述方法包括在多个间隔开的节点位置的环境中检测UV光强度，并且基于多个间隔开的节点位置处的UV光强计算UV光强度图。 该系统包括分布式UV曝光监视系统，其包括多个UV检测节点，接收器和数据分析系统。 多个UV检测节点中的每一个包括被配置为检测节点位置处的UV光强度的UV传感器和被配置为产生指示UV光强度的UV强度信号的发射器。 数据分析系统被编程为计算环境的UV光强度图。

公开(公告)号：US20160097728A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14507241

申请日：2014-10-06

Applicant: The Boeing Company

Inventor： Roger W. Engelbart ,  James W. Fonda ,  Allen Halbritter

IPC: G01N21/88 ,  B29C70/54 ,  B29C70/38

CPC classification number: G01N21/8851 ,  B29C70/38 ,  B29C70/54 ,  G01N2021/8883 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/102 ,  G05B19/41875 ,  G05B19/4207 ,  G05B2219/37198 ,  Y02P90/22 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A method, system and computer-readable storage medium are provided to facilitate inspection of a composite part during manufacture. In the context of a system, a system for inspecting a composite part during manufacture is provided that includes an inspection system configured to detect an in-process anomaly with respect to a ply of the composite part during placement of the ply. The system also includes a computing system configured to determine part location coordinates of the in-process anomaly detected by the inspection system with respect to the ply of the composite part. The computing system is also configured to map the in-process anomaly to a digital part model based upon the part location coordinates. The system additionally includes a display, responsive to the computing system, configured to present a representation of the digital part model including an indication of the in-process anomaly relative thereto.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，系统和计算机可读存储介质，以便于在制造期间检查复合部件。 在系统的上下文中，提供了一种用于在制造期间检查复合部件的系统，其包括检查系统，所述检查系统构造成在放置所述层期间检测相对于所述复合部件的层的过程中异常。 该系统还包括计算系统，其被配置为确定由检查系统相对于复合部件的层检测到的在过程中异常的部位位置坐标。 计算系统还被配置为基于部件位置坐标将过程异常映射到数字部件模型。 系统还包括响应于计算系统的显示器，其被配置为呈现数字部件模型的表示，其包括相对于其的过程中异常的指示。