公开(公告)号：US20180319517A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US15773820

申请日：2016-11-03

申请人： ALMATECH SA

发明人： Luc BLECHA ,  Martin HUMPHRIES ,  Yoel PUYOL

IPC分类号： B64G1/66 ,  F16C11/12 ,  B64G1/22

CPC分类号： B64G1/66 ,  B64G1/222 ,  F16C11/12 ,  F16C2326/47

摘要： A flexible pivot includes a first stage including a first cylinder and interface structure and a second stage including a second cylinder and interface structure in axial alignment with those of the first stage. Flexible connecting members are arranged for connecting the first and the second stages. Each flexible connecting member includes a pair of legs and a cross member joining the legs, each leg extending in a direction transverse to the axis of the cylinders, the legs being attached to the first and the second cylinders respectively. The first cylinder and the first interface structure are concentric. Flexible spokes are attached to the first cylinder by one end and to the first interface structure by the other. Each spoke extends in a direction transverse to the axis of the cylinders. Finally, the second stage includes flexible connection unit arranged to connect the second cylinder to the second interface structure.

公开(公告)号：US10012262B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-03

申请号：US15610491

申请日：2017-05-31

申请人： WIPOTEC GmbH

发明人： Andreas Rübel ,  Christian Bur

IPC分类号： E05D1/00 ,  F16C11/12 ,  E05D1/02 ,  B23K26/384 ,  B23K26/06

CPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  B23K26/0619 ,  B23K26/384 ,  E05D1/02 ,  G01G21/07 ,  G01G21/166 ,  G01G21/188 ,  G01G21/20 ,  G01G21/244

摘要： A flexure hinge with two material segments connected to each other via a material tapering to a thin spot which defines a pivot axis between the two material segments. The material segments are provided with recesses such that the strength existing in the thin spot with respect to normal stresses or bending stresses is kept largely constant within a distance from the thin spot.

公开(公告)号：US20170367864A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15541317

申请日：2016-01-04

申请人： Sug Whan KIM ,  SPHEREDYNE CO., LTD.

发明人： Sug Whan KIM

IPC分类号： A61F5/01 ,  F16C11/12

CPC分类号： A61F5/01 ,  A61F5/0123 ,  A61F5/013 ,  F16C11/045 ,  F16C11/06 ,  F16C11/12

摘要： A joint apparatus includes a first fixed ring, a second fixed ring arranged spaced apart from the first fixed ring, an extension portion comprising a bar extending from the first fixed ring in a direction toward the second fixed ring and an end portion disposed at an end portion of the bar in the direction toward the second fixed ring, a first flexure extending from the second fixed ring in a direction toward the first fixed ring and supporting the end portion, and a second flexure extending from the second fixed ring in the direction toward the first fixed ring and supporting the end portion, the second flexure being disposed at an opposite side to the first flexure with respect to the extension portion.

公开(公告)号：US20170175806A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15384909

申请日：2016-12-20

申请人： Airbus DS GmbH

发明人： René MEURER ,  Claus ZIMMERMANN ,  Juergen MUELLER ,  Andreas DONNER ,  Andreas UEBNER

IPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  H02S30/20 ,  B64G1/42 ,  H02S10/40 ,  B64G1/22 ,  B64G1/44

CPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  B64G1/222 ,  B64G1/428 ,  B64G1/44 ,  F16C2204/60 ,  F16C2208/02 ,  F16C2223/30 ,  F16C2350/54 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H02S30/20 ,  H02S40/36

摘要： A hinge assembly comprises first and second tape spring elements, wherein each of the spring elements is configured to connect a first element of a space structure to a second element of the space structure. Each of the first and the second tape spring elements is movable from a folded state into an unfolded state by releasing stored strain energy, to deploy the first and the second element of the space structure. The first tape spring element is connected to a first direct current source and configured to conduct direct current of a first polarity supplied to the first tape spring element from the first direct current source. The second tape spring element is connected to a second direct current source and configured to conduct direct current of a second polarity, opposite to the first polarity, supplied to the second tape spring element from the second direct current source.

公开(公告)号：US09657771B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14841430

申请日：2015-08-31

申请人： William G. Trout

发明人： William G. Trout

IPC分类号： F16B7/10 ,  F16C11/12

CPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  F16B7/00 ,  F16F1/123 ,  F16F3/04 ,  F16G11/12 ,  Y10T403/299 ,  Y10T403/32549

摘要： A connector assembly includes a shank having an inner abutment proximate to an inner extremity, and an outer abutment proximate to an outer extremity. A connector includes an inner loop that encircles the shank between the inner abutment and the outer abutment and that is movable reciprocally along the shank, a first portion that extends outwardly from the inner loop to a second portion that extends from the first portion past the outer extremity and the abutment to a third portion that extends inwardly and forwardly from the second portion to a pivotally mountable outer loop. Tensioned compression springs encircle the shank between the inner abutment and the inner loop, and act between the inner abutment and the inner loop urging the inner loop toward the outer abutment.

公开(公告)号：US20170097657A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15350633

申请日：2016-11-14

申请人： Dell Products L.P.

发明人： Patrick A. Hampton ,  Chiu Jung Tsen ,  Gerald R. Pelissier

IPC分类号： G06F1/16 ,  F16C11/12

CPC分类号： G06F1/1616 ,  F16C11/12 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683

摘要： A portable information handling system has lid and main portions rotationally coupled to each other with a set of hinges having motion managed by rack and pinion gears. The rack translates motion between pinions by moving outward from the housing portions during rotation of the housing portions. A flexible cover over the rack stretches in response to movement of the rack to contain the hinges within the portable information handling system structure.

公开(公告)号：US20170030403A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US14813229

申请日：2015-07-30

申请人： NEC Corporation

发明人： Minoru KUROSE ,  Kazuo HAMADA ,  Yoshihiko KATSUYAMA ,  Takashi KAMIZONO ,  Takuro KOBAYASHI ,  Naoto TANIMICHI ,  Tsui HAPPY

IPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  B25J18/06

CPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  B25J7/00 ,  B25J9/0042 ,  B25J18/06

摘要： A multiple-degree-of-freedom adjustment mechanism with precise linear motion has structural robustness and allows easy reduction in weight and size, simple production and easy operation. The multiple-degree-of-freedom adjustment mechanism includes: at least one support assembly; and a plate supported by the at least one support assembly, wherein the at least one support assembly includes: a bipod having a first rod and a second rod, one ends of which are fixed to each other at a top provided with a support section; and a linear motion arrangement having a first movable member and a second movable member which are fixed to the other ends of the first rod and the second rod respectively, wherein the first movable member and the second movable member independently move in a linear motion direction.

摘要翻译： 具有精确直线运动的多自由度调节机构具有结构坚固性，可轻松减轻重量和尺寸，生产简单，操作方便。 多自由度调节机构包括：至少一个支撑组件; 以及由所述至少一个支撑组件支撑的板，其中所述至少一个支撑组件包括：具有第一杆和第二杆的双头杆，其一端在设置有支撑部分的顶部彼此固定; 以及具有分别固定到所述第一杆和所述第二杆的另一端的第一可动构件和第二可动构件的直线运动装置，其中所述第一可动构件和所述第二可动构件在直线运动方向上独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160377113A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15198557

申请日：2016-06-30

申请人： Ex Technology, LLC

发明人： Omar F. Jimenez ,  Nicholas R. Powley

IPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  E05F1/00 ,  F16M11/38 ,  E05D1/02 ,  E05D1/04

CPC分类号： F16C11/12 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2/447 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30485 ,  A61F2002/30509 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30538 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30601 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2002/4475 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/482 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  E05D1/02 ,  E05D1/04 ,  E05F1/00 ,  F16F1/025 ,  F16M11/38 ,  Y10T403/45 ,  Y10T403/54

摘要： Improved flexible joint arrangements employ at least one flexure member that interfaces with wrapping surfaces defined on the bases to which the ends of the flexure member are connected. The flexure members are configured to define a traveling instantaneous axis of rotation that moves along a path defined by the interface of the flexure and the wrapping surfaces as the bases move relative to each other. The flexure members and the bases can be constructed of a monolithic material. The wrapping surfaces of the bases can be asymmetric in cross-sectional shape. The radius of curvature of the traveling instantaneous axis of rotation can be configured to change only in discrete quantum steps without reversals. In other embodiments, the flexible joint arrangement can be configured as one or more three bar linkages in which the middle bar is rigid and the outer bars are flexure members in accordance with the various embodiments.

摘要翻译： 改进的柔性接头装置采用至少一个弯曲构件，其与限定在挠曲构件的端部连接的基部上的包裹表面相接合。 弯曲构件被构造成限定行进的瞬时旋转轴线，其随着基座相对于彼此移动而沿着由挠曲件和包裹表面的界面限定的路径移动。 弯曲构件和基座可以由整体材料构成。 基底的包裹表面的横截面形状可以是不对称的。 行进的瞬时旋转轴线的曲率半径可以被配置为仅在离散的量子步长而没有反转的情况下改变。 在其他实施例中，柔性接头装置可以被配置为根据各种实施例的一个或多个三个杆连杆，其中中间杆是刚性的，并且外部杆是挠性构件。

公开(公告)号：US09474377B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US13890557

申请日：2013-05-09

申请人： Safco Products Co.

发明人： Martin Keen ,  Ryan M. Coyle ,  Diau P. Hall ,  Justin W. Sirotin

IPC分类号： A47C9/02 ,  A47C7/02 ,  F16C11/12 ,  A47C7/50 ,  A47C9/00 ,  F16C11/06

CPC分类号： A47C9/025 ,  A47C3/20 ,  A47C7/006 ,  A47C7/025 ,  A47C7/506 ,  A47C9/002 ,  A47C9/022 ,  F16C11/0614 ,  F16C11/12 ,  F16C2314/70 ,  Y10T403/32614

摘要： An upright active-sitting seat provides a connection of a seating leg to a base through an articulating joint that allows the user to move a seat front to back and side to side, allowing a more active sitting that encourages blood circulation. The chair includes a seat supported by a post that is connected to a mount via a ball joint rod by a transverse rod that is routed through the ball joint rod end. By way of a coil spring that engages with the mount and the post, the post is spring biased to a home position relative to the mount. When using the chair, a person may move the seat from the home position to a comfortable seating position. When the person stands from the chair after using it, the chair returns to its spring biased home position.

摘要翻译： 一个直立的主动座椅通过铰接接头提供了一个座椅腿与基座的连接，该关节接头允许使用者将座椅前后移动到一侧到另一侧，从而允许更积极的座位鼓励血液循环。 椅子包括由支柱支撑的座椅，其通过球杆接头杆通过球杆接头杆端的横向杆连接到支座上。 通过与安装座和支柱接合的螺旋弹簧，该柱被弹簧偏置到相对于底座的原始位置。 当使用椅子时，人可以将座椅从原位移动到舒适的座椅位置。 使用后，当椅子从椅子上站立时，椅子返回到弹簧偏置的起始位置。

公开(公告)号：US20160302594A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15191922

申请日：2016-06-24

申请人： NOA Brands America, Inc.

发明人： Kirk Firestone ,  Scott L. Amman ,  Richard Varner ,  Derek Johnson

IPC分类号： A47F8/00 ,  F16C11/12

CPC分类号： A47F8/00 ,  F16C11/10 ,  F16C11/12 ,  F16C2314/70 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49948 ,  Y10T29/4995 ,  Y10T403/1616 ,  Y10T403/1624 ,  Y10T403/32057 ,  Y10T403/7005 ,  Y10T403/75 ,  Y10T403/76

摘要： Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg close to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.

摘要翻译： 接头用于连接第一和第二人体模型部件。 通过在接头界面上的一个点枢转零件，接头可以像蛤壳一样部分地打开。 它们分别包括附接到第一和第二人体模型部件的第一和第二接头组件。 接头组件包括诸如弹簧或弹性体帘线的拉伸元件，并且能够彼此可拆卸地接合。 接头可以在主旋转方向旋转，例如使可拆卸的人体模型腿靠近另一个人体模型腿，使得人体模型可以快速且容易地穿着一双休闲裤。 还提供了辅助方向的旋转以使得人体模型能够容易地由客户组装，使得人体模型部件可以单独运送。 还提供了制造和使用接头的部件和方法。