Springs with Dynamically Variable Stiffness and Actuation Capability

    公开(公告)号:US20180320747A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-08

    申请号:US15773716

    申请日:2016-11-03

    申请人: Philip BOGRASH

    发明人: Philip BOGRASH

    摘要: Springs of different types are provided with the ability to dynamically change stiffness. A number of embodiments feature hollow tubing wherein stiffness change is accomplished due to the pressure change inside the tubing which affects the stresses in tubing walls. In other embodiments inside pressure change causes variability in tubing's cross-section shape and size leading to large changes in stiffness. A number of embodiments feature spring coil diameter variability achieved by a variety of means and resulting in highly substantial changes in stiffness and for some embodiments spring length variability thus providing them with actuation capability in addition to stiffness variability.

    Apparatus for absorbing shocks
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for absorbing shocks 有权
    吸收冲击的装置

    公开(公告)号:US09004242B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-14

    申请号:US12737843

    申请日:2009-09-09

    申请人: Darel E. Hodgson

    发明人: Darel E. Hodgson

    IPC分类号: F16F9/32 F16F7/12

    摘要: Apparatus for absorbing shock, particularly repetitive shocks, comprises a frame and a shock-absorbing component comprising a shape memory alloy (SMA). In one type of apparatus, one or more SMA rings (65) are mounted on brackets (64) on a frame (62, 63) so that shock received by the frame from one direction changes the shape of the rings into ellipses with major chords in a first direction, and shock received by the frame from the opposite direction changes the shape of the rings into ellipses with major chords in a second direction which is at right angles to the first direction. In other types of apparatus, SMA shock-absorbing components (16, 27, 37, 46, 89) are mounted in a frame (11, 12,13,14,15,17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 31, 32, 34, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47) so that the way in which the shock-absorbing component is deformed is independent of the direction of the shock received by the frame. The shock-absorbing components preferably include a superelastic SMA, optionally in combination with a martensitic SMA. The apparatus is useful for a wide variety of purposes, including the protection from shock of medical devices, electronic assemblies, vehicles, bridges and buildings.

    摘要翻译: 用于吸收冲击,特别是重复冲击的装置包括框架和包括形状记忆合金(SMA)的减震部件。 在一种类型的装置中,一个或多个SMA环(65)安装在框架(62,63)上的支架(64)上,使得框架从一个方向接收到的冲击将环的形状改变成具有主弦的椭圆 在第一方向上,并且框架从相反方向接收的冲击将环的形状在与第一方向成直角的第二方向上将主弦变成椭圆形。 在其它类型的装置中,SMA缓冲部件(16,27,37,46,89) 31,32,34,35,41,42,43,44,45,47),使得减震部件变形的方式与框架接收到的冲击的方向无关。 减震组分优选包括超弹性SMA,任选地与马氏体SMA组合。 该设备可用于各种目的,包括防止医疗设备,电子组件,车辆,桥梁和建筑物的冲击。

    VIBRATION AND SHOCK ISOLATOR
    6.
    发明申请
    VIBRATION AND SHOCK ISOLATOR 审中-公开
    振动和冲击隔离器

    公开(公告)号:US20140021665A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-23

    申请号:US13708277

    申请日:2012-12-07

    IPC分类号: F16F7/00

    摘要: A vibration and shock isolator may include a resilient member and a compressing member. The resilient member may be connected between a vibrating source and an object. The compressing member may provide the resilient member with a compression displacement in accordance with the vibration characteristics applied to the resilient member from the vibrating source to change stiffness of the resilient member. Thus, a designed natural frequency of the isolator may be simply changed using the shape memory wire to suppress vibration amplification. As a result, the isolator may effectively relieve the shock and the vibration so that a structural stability of a structure may be ensured. Further, the isolator may have a simple structure so that the isolator may have improved reliability and durability.

    摘要翻译: 振动和冲击隔离器可以包括弹性构件和压缩构件。 弹性构件可以连接在振动源和物体之间。 压缩构件可以根据从振动源施加到弹性构件的振动特性来提供弹性构件的压缩位移,以改变弹性构件的刚度。 因此,可以使用形状记忆线简单地改变隔离器的设计固有频率以抑制振动放大。 结果,隔离器可以有效地缓解冲击和振动,从而可以确保结构的结构稳定性。 此外,隔离器可以具有简单的结构,使得隔离器可以具有改善的可靠性和耐久性。

    Adaptive spring, damping or hinge system
    7.
    发明申请
    Adaptive spring, damping or hinge system 有权
    自适应弹簧,阻尼或铰链系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130075210A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13200702

    申请日:2011-09-28

    IPC分类号: F16F1/00 F16C11/00

    摘要: The invention relates to an adaptive spring, damping or hinge system having functional characteristics that are adaptable to various operating conditions, with provision being made for at least one adaptive spring system or a damping or hinge system formed of shape memory material to be activatable in such a manner that by subjecting it to heating or to an annealing treatment, the spring, damping or hinge characteristics may be modified in operation condition, and/or that at least one variable actuator element formed of a shape memory material is provided and is capable of changing the spring, damping or hinge characteristics of the adaptive system.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有适用于各种操作条件的功能特性的自适应弹簧,阻尼或铰链系统,其中提供了至少一个自适应弹簧系统或由形状记忆材料形成的阻尼或铰链系统,以在其中可激活 通过使其进行加热或退火处理,可以在操作条件下修改弹簧,阻尼或铰链特性,和/或由形状记忆材料形成的至少一个可变致动器元件,并且能够 改变自适应系统的弹簧,阻尼或铰链特性。

    Oscillation decoupling device
    8.
    发明授权
    Oscillation decoupling device 有权
    振荡去耦装置

    公开(公告)号:US08282087B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-09

    申请号:US11914818

    申请日:2006-05-12

    IPC分类号: F16F5/00

    摘要: An oscillation decoupling device is disclosed with a load-receiving element which is mounted in an oscillating manner relative to a support unit at least along an active direction along which at least part of the load is applied having at least one sensor unit which detects an oscillation of the element due to the load and at least one actuator unit acting against the oscillation of the element. The support unit is modularly configured and serves as a support structure for at least one unit that receives the element and is elastically deformable in the active direction of the load. The load-receiving element is connected to the elastically deformable unit. The at least one actuator influences the deformation applied to the at least one unit, or is integrated thereon, so that the at least one actuator initiates a deformation acting against an elastic deformation due to the load inside the unit.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种振荡解耦装置,其具有负载接收元件,所述负载接收元件至少沿主动方向相对于支撑单元以振荡方式安装,所述负载接收元件至少部分地施加负载,具有至少一个检测振荡的传感器单元 的元件,并且至少一个致动器单元抵抗元件的振荡。 支撑单元被模块化地构造,并且用作至少一个单元的支撑结构,该单元接收元件并且可在负载的主动方向上弹性变形。 负载接收元件连接到可弹性变形单元。 所述至少一个致动器影响施加到所述至少一个单元的变形,或者被集成在其上,使得所述至少一个致动器启动由于所述单元内部的负载而发生的弹性变形的变形。